Introduction – Flow Assurance

• Pipe diameter determined by

o Assessing pressure (and temperature) loss for the design
flowrate
o Pipeline length
o Balance with available pressure
• Pipe diameter usually sized to API 5L
o Cost
o Procurement (availability)
• Pipe diameter will influence installation method
o Reeling/plastic bending, e.g.
 Up to 12” – Reel lay
 Some vessels can install up to 16” and 18”
o Larger diameter -S-lay or J-lay

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