Design and operating guidelines for subsea O&G (oil & gas) production systems have been developed to ensure the control of hydrates, wax and other solids, which may impede flow. System designs are primarily driven by the need to avoid the formation of...
Design and operating guidelines for subsea O&G (oil & gas) production systems have been developed to ensure the control of hydrates, wax and other solids, which may impede flow. System designs are primarily driven by the need to avoid the formation of a hydrate plug in any portion of the system. Remediation of hydrate plugs may require system shut-down for weeks or even months. The design and operating guidelines for controlling of solids and hydro-dynamic slugging in the subsea systems are aimed to secure the flow assurance process.