Basic Terminology

Question 1

Describe a caisson?

Answer 1

An open bottomed tubular terminating at various depths for the purpose of intake or discharge of water or waste.

Question 2

Tension leg platforms are held in position by

Answer 2

Piled steel anchor bases and vertical tendons

Question 3

FPSO stands for

Answer 3

Floating production and storage offloading

Question 4

FPSO’s can offer advantages over platforms because:

Answer 4

Note: Answer is D

a. They can reach remote parts of the field inaccessible to the existing platform

b. They can develop a field too small to warrant the cost of a fixed platform

c. They can develop a wider spread field using dedicated floating production systems (FPS) and linking the wells with pipelines.

d. All of the above

Question 5

Traditional pipelines are made up of sections of what given length?

Answer 5

12.1 metres

Question 6

A typical field joint is joined by:

Answer 6

Full penetration butt welds

Question 7

A typical field joint is covered in what?

Answer 7

Bitumen and bend protective wrap

Question 8

What is an alternative name for an anchorage point when referring to concrete platforms?

Answer 8

Cachetage point

Question 9

Describe a conductor

Answer 9

A tube for drilling purposes connecting seabed wells to the topside

Question 10

What is the purpose of a breakwater wall?

Answer 10

To dissipate wave energy in the splash zone