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Smart Flange Plus® Connectors

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Smart Flange Plus® Connectors

This is quite a piece of interesting tools to work with.  If you have an experience dealing with this tools, please share it here.  I’m looking to propose this equipment as a permanent cap for the end section of the abandoned pipeline.  Is there any other cheap alternative for the above objective?
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Thousands of Smart Flange Plus® Connectors are installed worldwide to depths exceeding 4,000 fsw. Oceaneering developed the unique connectors for offshore oil and gas applications including:

  • Riser Repair
  • Valve Installation
  • Pipeline Spool Piece Repair
  • Tee Installation
  • Flexible Line Tie-in
  • Pipeline Abandonment
  • Structural Repairs

The Smart Way To Connect:

Permanent subsea pipeline repairs are easier, safer and take less time with Smart Flange Plus® Connectors. The product offers diverless installation and weldless pipeline repairs. Available worldwide, the connectors are stocked in a variety of sizes from 2 in to 24 in pipeline diameters. 48in custom connectors have also been delivered. All are type approved by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

The connectors are installed utilizing Oceaneering atmospheric diving systems (ADS) or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). No other special equipment or trained personnel is required.

Smart Flange Plus® Connectors comply with industry standards and specifications:

  • API Specifications 5L, 6A, 6H & 17D
  • NACE MR-0175
  • MSS SP-44
  • ASME/ANSI B16.5 & B16.47

Features:

  • Can be Seal-tested
  • Easy to Install
  • Topside or Subsea Use
  • Fully Mechanical
  • Accepts External Loading

Benefits:

  • Hotwork Permits Not Required
  • Straight Pipe Cuts Unecessary
  • Minimal Pipe Preparation
  • Cost-Effective

Posted by : Sulaiman Sabur
Biography : Author (also the WebMaster) hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Malaya. He has extensive experience in offshore construction and currently employed by one of the Major Offshore Construction Company in Malaysia.

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  1. SubseaDiver said,

    on 25th, September

    For the end section of abandoned pipeline, i would suggest used only bitumen mattress to cover the ‘end opening’. Cheap and reliable and also it can act as an ‘anchor’ to your abandoned line end….

  2. flint said,

    on 2nd, October

    Hi…i just found tis site..very interesting, informative…im a Mech Eng student,i would like to work offshore next time….regarding one of your previuos post..the fab yard in Pulau Jerejak is under Penang Shipbuilding & construction (PSC) if not mistaken…keep up the good work for this site!

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