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New Concepts in Life Extension for Brownfield Offshore Assets Jim Britton Deepwater Corrosion Services, Inc. – Houston, United States
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s offshore infrastructure ages and the price of oil remains low, the
the process when required? Are we willing to change?
corrosion industry is challenged to find better ways to maintain the
Deepwater Corrosion Services, Inc. has pioneered many new methods
integrity of subsea structures. In this context, better means more
for offshore cathodic protection life extension over the years, and its staff
cost-effective; to develop the most cost-effective system we must
has learned quite a few lessons. The following case histories demonstrate
approach the problem from the owner’s perspective and ask the right
not only how different the solutions are, but that they have one thing in
questions. How long does the system have to remain in operation? Are
common: each solution is the most appropriate and cost effective for the
we willing to take on some maintenance work to show an initial cost
owner of the asset.
reduction? Are we willing to consider a shorter life extension and repeat
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Opening photo: The North Sea platform is in 160 meters of seawater: a 20-year life extension was needed.
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