Program 3: Operation and maintenance

Objectives/deliverables

Coordination of the CORD activities on condition monitoring of valves and separators:

• Testing of available technologies for detecting and monitoring internal leakages on ESD valves.
• Development of monitoring method for wellhead valves.
• Development of condition monitoring methods for separator internals (microwave, acoustics, gamma radiation)

Application of results
Inspection and maintenance planning for valves and separators

Potential effect for improved field operation

• Cost reduction; less downtime
• HSE

Deliverables 2007
These reports and other deliverables will availible on the sub-project page (3.4) , when completed.

• Management reports on testing methods for ESD valves and wellhead valves and for separators

Related projects: 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 || All programs