Assessment of Offshore Piping Composite Repair Technology for Life Extension Program Case in Pertamina Hulu Energy West Madura Offshore

Abstract

The pipe work repair method such as clamps and pipe connector as the use of metallic repair component have been used for maintenance and repair application in oil and gas industry and cover the most common types of defect to pressurize system like internal and external corrosion and also cover situations where the damage is severe. On the other hand with a process safety precausion and production concern, in oil and gas facility the use of metallic repair is very challenging and most of the time will come as last option scenario. Composite repair which are now increasing in application to pipe repair situations may come as a solution. This paper provides assessment of offshore piping composite repair for life extension program of pressure system in West Madura Offshore. Assessment come to a conclusion that the composite repair at field PHE WMO which operate on envelop of 700 psi and temperature range of 20°C-80°C are still in good condition and retain the integrity of the asset, from where then the repair is considered to extent its lifetime.