ABB is running a joint project with Equinor,Total and Chevron to develop technologies for subsea powertransmission,distribution and conversion.The output will form a critical part of future advanced subseafield developments.As such an undertaking has never been achieved before,it is a journey with considerablelearnings to be shared not only upon completion (anticipated by the end of 2019) but also en route.The paper will describe steps taken to build confidence along the way that the proposed solution willbe fit for purpose when fully launched.Readers will gain insights into the key steps of this cutting-edgeproject.These include modifying prototypes of the equipment based on rounds of simulations,laboratoryassessments (eg accelerated aging,vibration and shock testing) and water testing.Insight will be providedon tedious testing and qualification effort required to achieve the technology readiness level (TRL) required.Readers will learn from the challenges experienced in this ground-breaking project and how they wereovercome.Insight will be given into the overall challenge of both research/development and qualificationof the novel technology developed in the JIP.Findings from testing,including extensive lab testing againstindustry standards,and the impact on subsequent development will be presented.The paper will eventuallyshare results from extensive joint research work between the partners and ABB.The results are groundbreaking and will by the end of the day introduce completely new opportunities for development of subseafields.As a first-of-kind-project,the results gained,and the subsequent technology developed will be ofconsiderable interest to the industry.By the end of the day,the results from this project will be a key enablerfor the subsea factory vision envisioned by the industry.
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