Pipe Clamping Mattresses
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Step-change in arresting pipeline walking
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August 4 2023
Developed by Subcon in cooperation with Shell Global Solutions (Shell), the engineered 'pipe clamping mattress' (PCM) is used to mitigate pipeline-walking.
With rock-dumping the vast majority of load is passed straight to the seabed, but with PCMs 100% of the load is effective in mobilizing axial resistance.
The technique was first developed on Shell's Malampaya Project; as an alternative to traditional rock dumping. Shell presented a technical paper on the Malampaya PCM’s at the Houston OTC available here
Pro/con
Rock Dumping Alternative - Addressing pipeline-walking with PCMs rather than rock-dumping also eliminates the need for fall-pipe vessel and competent rock
Eliminates Suction Pile – using a ‘wait-and-see’ philosophy for pipeline walking, eliminates suction pile fabrication and installation | As pipeline-walking is an uncommon and slow process, remediation can be achieved using post-installed PCMs
Design Efficiency - With rock-dumping the vast majority of load is passed straight to the seabed but with PCMs 100% of the load is effective in mobilizing axial resistance
Intellectual Property - Shell has a US patent pending for the PCM, but has now released the PCM option to the market via a global licensing agreement with Subcon
Specification
Accuracy
Clamping tolerance ~1mm (client issued pipeline to make the mould).
Areas of Application
Pipeline Walking Mitigation or Rectification.
Installation
PCMs can be installed as a pair (with the log mat) thus halving the installation time.
Material
Fibre reinforced concrete with neoprene lining.
Modular design
PCMs are deployed in banks determined by total restraining capacity.
Patents
Shell has a US patent pending for the PCM, but has now released the PCM option to the market via a global licensing agreement with Subcon.
Response time
PCMs can be designed, fabricated and installed in circa 4 months (thereby suitable for a wait-and-see approached where pipeline walking is reacted to).
Relative Business Impact
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Technology Readiness Level
Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
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