Aqua Milling® 18″ Produced Water Caisson

Scope:

Pipetech were tasked to unblock and descale the 18” produced water caisson on BLP platform Britannia. Using the Aqua Milling® system with polishing and cutting nozzles negotiating a 2” nozzle and 90deg bend to a total reach of 40 metres.

Pipetech was approached by BOL to unblock and descale a problematic caisson which was discharging produced water via its overflow, causing problems for DSV and supply boat operations. Utilising Pipetech’s scale collection interface, completed successful unblocking and polishing of the 40 metre caisson effectively and safely using only one entry point.

Challenges:

Ability to carry out the cleaning via entry from one 2” nozzle located upstream of the blockage whilst the caisson remained online.

Achievements:

Successful negotiating of 90 degree T-piece to clear both upstream and downstream of entry point.

All works completed without incident, maintaining Pipetech’s zero LTI record.

Benefits:

Safety – Fully contained remotely operated cleaning system carried out cleaning within a controlled area on cellar deck without need to expose personnel to potential debris or high pressure water.

Flexibility – Aqua Milling® of 18” caisson and adjacent 8” feed line upstream of entry point returning the system to a free flowing state.

Key Project Facts

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Product Line

Aqua Milling® online

18” line, 40 metres in Length, 1 initial 90 degree bend

Total effective cleaning time of 18 hours

 

 

Feedback

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"Aqua Milling® system is extremely efficient and cleans pipework without causing any damage."