Subsea Engineering Handbook

Chapter 1

Overview of Subsea Engineering

Contents

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Subsea Production Systems

1.2.1. Field Architecture

1.2.2. Distribution Systems

1.2.3. Subsea Surveys

1.2.4. Installation and Vessels

1.2.5. Cost Estimation

1.2.6. Subsea Control

1.2.7. Subsea Power Supply

1.2.8. Project Execution and Interfaces

1.3. Flow Assurance and System Engineering

1.3.1. Subsea Operations

1.3.2. Commissioning and Start-Up

1.3.3. Production Processing

1.3.4. Chemicals Injection

1.3.4.1. Hydrate Inhibition

1.3.4.2. Paraffin Inhibitors

1.3.4.3. Asphaltene Inhibitors

1.3.5. Well Testing

1.3.6. Inspection and Maintenance

1.4. Subsea Structures and Equipment

1.4.1. Subsea Manifolds

1.4.2. Pipeline Ends and In-Line Structures

1.4.3. Jumpers

1.4.4. Subsea ...