Gumusut Semisubmersible FPU mooring system

Project: With a production capacity of 135,000 bbl/d, the Shell Gumusut FPU is the first deep-water semi-submersible production system.operating in Malaysia’s Gumusut-Kakap field.

Timberland Equipment was contracted to supply the complete 127mm mooring system. Components of the system designed and manufactured by Timberland included twelve 127mm deflector wheels; cruciforms and chain stoppers with load monitoring along with four 4400 kN (450 Te) movable chain jacks with hydraulic power units, operator control stations and gantry systems.

Challenge: The design of the FPU imposed very confined space restraints for integrating the mooring system and its control components. The complete package is designed to perform for the 30-year life expectancy of the platform.

Success: Timberland’s state-of-the-art controls and monitoring package provide the customer with system monitoring as well as load monitoring on each mooring leg. The hydraulic system is equipped with a 2 X 50% redundancy on both the main hydraulic pumps as well as the cooling circuit. All the controls are Zone 2 rated to either IEC or Atex.

Timberland provided the above equipment with a successful FAT. The equipment is running extremely well and meets all customer expectations. With an average chain speed of 1.2 meter per minute, the customer looks forward to a successful mooring in 2011. The package has been certified by Lloyd’s.

For further information, contact:

Timberland Equipment
Glenn Peon
Account Manager
Tel: 519-537-6262

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