New inspection ensures structural integrity of flexible risers: New approach to integrity management uses electromagnetic stress measurement technology

摘要

Flexible pipes are the physical link between the seabed and topside of offshore installations, used to safely and cost-effectively transport hydrocarbons from the ocean floor to the surface, or for gas lift and water injection purposes. As offshore exploration and production has increasingly ventured into deeper fields, flexible risers have become a critical component of floating offshore facilities such as FPSO installations. Recognizing the importance of these flexible risers, operators are now using innovative technologies to monitor their performance to ensure integrity while maximizing availability and reducing the possibility of unnecessary downtime.