Overall layout technology for multiple sets of large compressors on offshore oil platforms
In the construction of offshore platforms,the design effect of the overall layout directly affects the operational efficiency and maintenance cost of the platforms.However,there is still a lack of research on the overall layout technology,especially the layout for multiple compressors.Therefore,with factors such as process flow,general layout,and safe operation taken into consideration,this paper studies the overall layout technology for multiple sets of large compressors on offshore oil platforms,taking the offshore central processing platform of a condensate field block in Bohai Oilfield as an example and aimed at its topside.Research suggests that the layout of compressors on offshore platforms should comprehensively consider factors such as process,safety,structure,operation,and environmental protection,comply with fire protection measures,and take into account the structural stability characteristics of collaborative operation.For the layout of the aforementioned processing platform,the compressor is centrally arranged in the center of the middle deck with a symmetrically distributed package design,equipped with an H60 firewall,maintenance and escape channels,deluge sprinklers,etc.,which can achieve the best balance among aspects of production,safety,environmental protection and operation of the compressor system.Meanwhile,it is recommended that for platforms with enough space,under the premise of meeting process requirements,the decentralized and staggered layer arrangement of the compressors can be considered to better ensure the safe operation of the equipment,and identify and prevent potential hazards.
offshore platformcompressoroverall layouttopsidecondensate field