DEP SPECIFICATION

DEEPWATER SUBSEA CONTROLS, POWER, AND

CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION MANUFACTURING
SPECIFICATION

DEP 37.80.02.37-Gen.

February 2011

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

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PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS .........4
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................4
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................5
1.5 CROSS-REFERENCES .............................................................................................6
1.6 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES...............................................................................6
1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP .......................................................................................7
1.8 DUAL UNITS...............................................................................................................7
2. SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION LOGIC DESIGN ...............................................................8
2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................8
2.2 DISTRIBUTION LOGIC REQUIREMENTS ................................................................8
2.3 SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION BREAKAWAY PHILOSOPHY ........................................11
2.4 PARKING PHILOSOPHY .........................................................................................12
3. SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION HARDWARE WELDING SPECIFICATION...................15
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................15
3.2 WELDING AND WELDER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .............................15
3.3 PRODUCTION WELD TEST REQUIREMENTS ......................................................25
3.4 DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................26
4. SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS....................................27
4.1 UTH and MV-UTH.....................................................................................................27
4.2 HDM ..........................................................................................................................33
4.3 EDM ..........................................................................................................................38
4.4 SFL AND ESFL.........................................................................................................43
4.5 HFL ...........................................................................................................................49
4.6 EFL............................................................................................................................55
4.7 UTAJ .........................................................................................................................60
4.8 PF AND IA.................................................................................................................65
4.9 HYDRAULIC COUPLERS ........................................................................................70
4.10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS .................................................................................71
4.11 BALL, CHECK, AND BACK PRESSURE VALVES ..................................................71
5. FIGURES ..................................................................................................................72
6. REFERENCES .........................................................................................................73
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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This new DEP specifies the framework for controls, power, and chemical distribution
equipment. Requirements of the design and manufacture of the following equipment are
included:
a) Subsea distribution logic design
b) Subsea distribution hardware welding
c) Subsea distribution hardware equipment requirements including:
d) Umbilical termination head (UTH) and Medium voltage-umbilical termination head
(MV-UTH)
e) Hydraulic distribution manifold (HDM)
f) Electrical distribution manifold (EDM)
g) Steel flying lead (SFL) and Electrical steel flying lead (ESFL)
h) Hydraulic flying lead (HFL)
i) Electrical flying lead (EFL)
j) Umbilical termination assembly jumper (UTAJ)
k) Parking frame (PF) and Installation aids (IA)
l) Hydraulic couplers
m) Electrical connectors
n) Ball valves and check valves

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

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companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated
by them. Any authorised access to DEPs does not for that reason constitute an
authorization to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in facilities related to oil refineries, chemical plants, gas plants,
exploration and production facilities and supply/distribution installations. This DEP may also
be applied in other similar facilities.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process should be
implemented; this is of particular importance when existing facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
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The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS
CP Cathodic Protection
CSWIP Certified Senior Welding Inspector
CWI Certified Welding Inspector
DAF Dynamic Amplification Factor
EDM Electrical Distribution Manifold
EFL Electrical Flying Lead
ESFL Electrical Steel Flying Lead
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FITA Field Installed Termination Assembly
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
HDM Hydraulic Distribution Manifold
HFL Hydraulic Flying Lead
IA Installation Aids
ID Inner Diameter
IQI Image Quality Indicator
LC Logic Cap
MAOP Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure
MBR Minimum Bend Radius
MCS Master Control System
MOC Management of Change
MQC Multi-Quick Connection
MV-UTH Medium Voltage Umbilical Termination Head
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
OD Outer Diameter
PF Parking Frame
PLET Pipeline End Termination
PQR Procedure Qualification Record
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
RT Radiology Testing
SCM Subsea Control Module
SCWI Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SF Safety Factor
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SFL Steel Flying Lead

UTA Umbilical Termination Assembly
UTAJ Umbilical Termination Assembly Jumper
UTA-MM Umbilical Termination Assembly Mudmat
UTH Umbilical Termination Head
WPQ Welder Procedure Qualification
WPS Weld Procedure Specification

1.5 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets. Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed in (6).

1.6 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This is the first revision of this DEP; however, it is an update of the following Company
standards:
SPECIFICATION REVISION TITLE
SDS-US-30 1 Subsea Distribution Logic Design
SDS-US-31 1 Umbilical Termination Assembly Design and
Manufacture
SDS-US-32 1 Umbilical Termination Head Design and
Manufacture
SDS-US-33 1 Hydraulic Distribution Manifold Assembly Design
and Manufacture
SDS-US-34 1 Subsea Umbilical Termination Assembly Jumper
Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-35 1 Electrical Distribution Manifold Assembly Design
and Manufacture
SDS-US-36 1 Subsea Umbilical Termination Assembly Mudmat
Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-38 1 Steel Tube Flying Lead Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-39 1 Electrical Steel Tube Flying Lead Design and
Manufacture
SDS-US-40 1 Hydraulic Flying Lead Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-41 1 Electrical Flying Lead Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-43 1 Hydraulic Coupler Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-44 1 Electrical Connector Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-45 1 Subsea Check Valve Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-54 1 Subsea Distribution Hardware Installation Aids
Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-56 3 Subsea Distribution Hardware Welding
SDS-US-58 1 Subsea Parking Frame Design and Manufacture
SDS-US-60 1 High Voltage Umbilical Termination Head Design
and Manufacture
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1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Comments on this DEP may be sent to the Administrator at standards@shell.com, using
the DEP Feedback Form. The DEP Feedback Form can be found on the main page of
“DEPs on the Web”, available through the Global Technical Standards web portal
http://sww.shell.com/standards and on the main page of the DEPs DVD-ROM.

1.8 DUAL UNITS

In this DEP, the International System of units (SI) shall be understood to prevail over US
Customary (USC) units. USC units are provided in brackets following the SI units for
information.
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2. SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION LOGIC DESIGN

2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Subsea production systems are monitored and controlled by the Master Control System
(MCS) from which an operator can direct valve operations in subsea trees, manifolds, and
flowline terminations. Sensors on these assemblies provide operators with feedback on
system conditions such as pressure, temperatures, and flowrates.
Valve commands are sent from the MCS to a Subsea Control Module (SCM) where
hydraulic pressure is supplied to or vented from the valve actuator. Sensors are monitored
through the SCM, and data is sent to the MCS for processing and display.
Chemicals are injected at various locations within the subsea production equipment for flow
assurance and operability purposes. The SCM operates chemical injection valves when
commanded by the topsides operator.
Hydraulic pressure, chemical supply, and electrical power, communications, and optical
signals are provided to the subsea system through an electro-hydraulic umbilical. The
Umbilical Termination Assembly (UTA) is the main distribution point for the hydraulic,
chemical, and electrical supplies to various component of the subsea production system.
The UTA includes six (6) main parts, namely the UTA foundation structure, UTH, HDM,
EDM, and UTAJ. Figure 1 in section (5) provides a block diagram of these UTA
components.
The UTH is permanently attached to the umbilical and is installed into the UTA mudmat
during installation. Hydraulic and chemical connections shall be made through multi quick
connection (MQC) plates. The electrical connection shall be made through electrical
connectors on EFLs. A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) makes all electrical and
hydraulic connections.
The production controls system shall be designed to provide full redundancy for hydraulic
pressure and electrical power and communications. Redundancy shall be achieved by
routing duplicate services through individual components where possible to prevent single
point failure.

2.2 DISTRIBUTION LOGIC REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 General Logic Requirements
General functional requirements for distribution logic are:
a) Umbilical distribution equipment shall be designed for maximum reliability,
functionality, and flexibility over the design life
b) Spare circuits and conductors shall be accessible through ROV intervention
c) Where possible, MQC plates known as Logic Caps shall be dedicated for logic
(service) distribution by means of replacing an outboard MQC plate using an ROV
to redirect services in lieu of valves
d) Full bore ROV operated isolation valves shall be used, as a minimum, on all
poppetless coupler circuits on first UTH/HDM from host
e) Consideration shall be made during the equipment design phase to prevent
seawater ingress during installation. Possible methods are:
i. Test caps with needle valves and hose fittings to apply pressure in a controlled
method on surface to a minimum of 25% over subsea ambient pressure
ii. Install assembly with filled bladder compensator prior to installation
Circuits with poppetless couplers do require a precharge to verify that the lines are
full of fluid. Pressure may vent on these circuits once the test cap is removed
f) Consideration shall be made during the equipment design phase for ability to bleed
trapped pressure in poppetted circuits when recovered to surface (i.e., residual
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operation pressure or head pressure once disconnected from system). Possible

methods are:
i.Test caps with needle valves and hose fittings to vent pressure in a controlled
method on surface
ii.Install MQC plate with bladder compensator prior to recovery
2.2.2 MQC Assembly
MQC plate assemblies shall meet the following guidelines:
• Female couplers are to be used on all Outboard MQC plates
• MQC plates shall be populated in an arrangement to provide a balanced load
distribution (as close as possible) through the MQC plate when all couplers are
pressurized. No couplers which allow venting during connection shall be used
unless specifically approved by Principal.
• If mating assembly contains one or more blank couplers, each corresponding
position in the parking plate shall use a poppetless coupler in place of a blank (i.e.,
blank couplers shall not be used on mating blank coupler)
2.2.3 Electrical Connectors
Pin and socket configurations within electrical connections shall meet the following
guidelines:
• For EDMs and EFLs female sockets shall be used on all electrical connectors
where power may be present when the mating connector is removed
• Male pins shall be used in locations where retrieval of electrical connector is difficult
or not possible

2.2.4 Hydraulic and Electric Distribution Redundancy

• Dual barriers shall be used between all conductor splice or connection points and
seawater
• Couplers shall have a minimum of two seal barriers to the environment when
engaged
• Valves shall have a minimum of two seal barriers to the environment unless the
barrier is seal welded

2.2.5 Distribution Reliability

• Hydraulic and chemical tubes shall be designed and qualified in accordance with
Shell Specification DEP 37.80.02.31, Seamless Super Duplex Tubing
Manufacturing Specification for Deepwater Umbilicals and Subsea Distribution
Hardware
• Tubing connections and tees shall be welded fittings and shall be kept at a
minimum
• Dead legs in tubing runs shall be avoided.

2.2.6 Umbilical Termination Head (UTH)

The functional requirements for UTH distribution logic are:
The hydraulic functional requirements for UTH distribution logic are as per the Project
Scope of Work. The electrical functional requirements for UTH distribution logic are:
• Each umbilical cable shall be individually terminated at an electrical bulkhead
connector
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• Male pins shall be used on electrical bulkhead connectors to minimize potential

failure of the UTH connectors
• These conductor colours shall be used for pairs and quads unless otherwise
specified in the Project Scope of Work
o Core insulation standard colours for a pair (per BS 5467): Red and Black
o Core insulation standard colours for a quad (per BS 5467): Red, Yellow,
Blue, and Black. The pairs shall be Red/Blue and Yellow/Black
• Connectors shall have pin assignments as per the Project Scope of Work
2.2.7 Hydraulic Distribution Manifold (HDM)
The functional requirements for HDM distribution are as per the Project Scope of Work.

2.2.8 Electrical Distribution Manifold

The functional requirements for EDM distribution are:
• Each electrical distribution harness shall contain one spare bulkhead connector as
a minimum
• Each conductor within the distribution harness shall be routed to each bulkhead
connector unless designated for step out connections
• Harnesses designed to split cable conductors for step-out umbilicals, shall be
configured to prevent communications errors through reflections
• These conductor colours shall be used for pairs and quads unless otherwise
specified in the Project Scope of Work:
o Core insulation standard colours for a pair (per BS 5467): Red and Black
o Core insulation standard colours for a quad (per BS 5467): Red, Yellow,
Blue, and Black. The pairs shall be Red/Blue and Yellow/Black

Additional project specific functional requirements for EDM distribution are as per
the Project Scope of Work.

2.2.9 Logic Caps

Logic Caps provide the ability to redirect services by replacing an outboard MQC plate with
an ROV. Logic Caps provide the flexibility to modify distribution of hydraulic or chemical
services due to circuit failures or changes in system requirements. Typical justification for
Logic Caps (LC):
• Redistribution of circuits
• Add intensifiers
• Add flushing caps
• Add filtration modules
• Redirect spares
• Access to spare manifold

2.2.10 Steel Flying Lead

SFL designs are typically a direct connection between couplers on each MQC plate.
Occasionally, the SFL provides circuit modifications or contains flow control devices as
described below:
• Hydraulic and/or chemical circuits may split or be combined within the SFL through
the use of tee fittings
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• Check valves may be added to prevent backflow of chemical injection circuits

• Check valves, when used, must be installed on the downstream end of the SFL
closest to the tree or manifold. Tubing between the coupler and check valve shall
have a sufficient volume to prevent pressure buildup when parked on a blank
coupler multiple times and/or to prevent overpressure generated from any
upstream displacement of fluid generated by the operation of the chemical injection
gate valve on the tree. Check valve placement shall take into consideration the
installation and parking sequence of the SFL
• SFLs shall be ROV installable and retrievable

2.2.11 Commissioning Equipment

Consideration for commissioning equipment and procedures shall be made during the logic
design in order to minimize ROV intervention required for removing commissioning loops
and installing production equipment. The following shall be used for reference, along with
project specific commissioning requirements:
a) Commissioning caps shall be located at the tree flying lead or UTAJ locations on
the UTH or the HDM tree flying lead locations
b) Where design permits, logic caps may also serve as commissioning caps
c) Commissioning caps can replace outboard logic caps when necessary to provide
commissioning loop between umbilical services. However, as far as possible,
commissioning caps shall have minimum impact on production distribution
equipment (i.e. commissioning caps shall be used in positions used for SFLs during
production and not logic caps or pressure caps)
d) Hose connections shall be avoided unless otherwise approved by Principal
e) External tubing jumpers between multiple commissioning caps shall be avoided

2.2.12 Umbilical Termination Assembly Jumper (UTAJ)

UTAJ designs are typically a direct connection between couplers on each MQC plate.
Occasionally, the UTAJ provides circuit modifications as described below:
• Hydraulic and/or chemical circuits may split or be combined within the UTAJ
through the use of tee fittings
• UTAJs shall be ROV accessible

2.3 SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION BREAKAWAY PHILOSOPHY

2.3.1 General Requirements
The flying leads (as a minimum) shall be designed to breakaway according to the maximum
snag load.
The breakaway mechanisms shall be designed such that the subsea tree assembly shall
never be subjected to more than 50% of the calculated damage load or a maximum of
20,000 lbs, whichever is less. The damage load is defined as any load imparted onto the
subsea tree assembly that will render the assembly or any of its major and necessary
components inoperable and/or interfere with the capability to re-enter and repair the well.
2.3.1.1 SFL/ESFL
Each end of the SFL/ESFL shall be designed to breakaway at or below the maximum
breakaway load. This shall be the standard design for the project. The SFL/ESFL shall be
designed to breakaway at both ends to ensure that the subsea tree will not experience the
maximum loading condition. If only one end was designed to breakaway, it is feasible for
the subsea tree to still experience loads greater than the allowable maximum.
The SFL/ESFLs shall have staggered lengths of tubing at the end terminations to allow
each tube to break one at a time. Tube configuration shall promote stress concentration
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and tube breakage in tension at lower values than the full tensile strength of the tube. This
will also assist is establishing the sequence of tube breakage. The LP lines shall be the first
to break such that the well will shut-in in a preferred sequence. Methodology shall ensure
the LP lines to vent from both ends of the snagged component to prevent trapped pressure
and ensure bleed down of the LP lines.
Breakaway loads from any direction shall ensure the SFL/ESFL outboard MQC plate will
remain connected to the inboard MQC. This helps ensure bleed off of hydraulic pressure
(from both ends), and protection of the inboard MQC plate and male couplers. After the
breakaway event, the ROV interface to the SFL/ESFL outboard MQC shall be still be
accessible with ROV tooling for subsequent removal.
The SFL/ESFL break away termination heads shall be designed to withstand installation
loads while maintaining breakaway capability once installed.
2.3.1.2 HFL
Each end of the HFL shall be designed to breakaway at or below the maximum breakaway
load. This shall be the standard design for the project. The HFL shall be designed to
breakaway at both ends to ensure that the subsea tree will not experience the maximum
loading condition. If only one end was designed to breakaway, it is feasible for the subsea
tree to still experience loads greater than the allowable maximum.
The LP lines shall be the first to break such that the well will shut-in in a preferred
sequence. Methodology shall ensure the LP lines to vent from both ends of the snagged
component to prevent trapped pressure and ensure bleed down of the LP lines.
The connection between the inboard and outboard MQC plates shall remain intact and
undamaged onto the mated structure in order for hydraulic circuits to vent. After the
breakaway, the ROV interface to the HFL outboard MQC shall be accessible with ROV
tooling for subsequent removal and replacement.
The HFL termination heads shall be design to withstand installation loads while maintaining
breakaway capability once installed.
If it can be shown that the HFL cannot support the maximum allowable snag load due to the
limited strength of components at critical connections, then the breakaway design is not
required. However, the breaking point(s) shall allow all lines to vent.
2.3.1.3 EFL
The EFL shall be designed to breakaway unless analysis can show that the strength of
components at critical connections will fail below the maximum allowable snag load.

2.4 PARKING PHILOSOPHY

Parking position design shall accommodate the installation of subsea distribution system
equipment. Installing distribution components requires special parking arrangements
because not all assets are installed/recovered simultaneously. Parking positions shall be
designed to accommodate the following development scenarios:
• Subsea hardware [trees, jumpers, sleds, manifolds, pipeline end terminations
(PLETs), etc.] installed prior to subsea distribution system
• Multiple subsea trees installed intermittently before and during the subsea
distribution system
• Subsea tree(s) installed after the subsea distribution system
Parking position design also shall accommodate for field intervention scenarios. Field
interventions involve troubleshooting and remedial work that may or may not require the
removal of flying leads. Parking positions shall be designed to accommodate the following:
• Interventions at the UTA will require external PFs for the outboard MQC plates,
except for Logic and Commissioning caps. Logic and Commissioning caps can
usually be parked on a nearby parking position
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• Interventions shall utilize existing parking positions within the immediate area as
the primary parking locations. External PFs can be available for assistance as
needed, but shall generally be viewed as a contingency (except for parking near
the UTA)
• All other subsea assets shall be designed such that for Interventions they do not
require the use of external PFs
• Parking for EFLs connected to the EDM to facilitate EDM recovery
Parking position design shall accommodate the retrieval of subsea assets. Recovering
subsea assets (both subsea hardware and distribution equipment) may require the removal
of distribution components. Parking positions shall be designed to accommodate the
following:
• Recovery of the EDM shall not require an external PF. All electrical parking
positions shall be local to the EDMs position on the UTA mudmat
• Recovery of the HDM and UTH shall require the use of external, temporary PFs to
park the flying leads
• Recovery of the UTAJ(s) shall require the use of the UTAJ deployment/recovery
frame. UTAJs shall not be parked subsea
• Recovery of a subsea tree shall require the flying leads to utilize existing parking
positions on a subsea tree/wellhead adapter base as the primary parking location.
An alternative method is to use an external PF, if a wellhead adapter is not
available
Recovery of other subsea hardware shall require the flying leads to utilize existing parking
positions on a nearby asset as the primary parking location. An alternative method is to
use an external PF

2.4.1 General Requirements

The general requirements that apply to each type of parking position are as follows:
a) There shall be at least one parking position for each flying lead end and it shall be
the correct type and style
b) Certain applications (both electrical and MQC) shall require compensated parking
positions to properly protect the flying lead
c) The placement and location of parking positions shall allow for ROV access
d) Parking position location shall also take into account proximity to the final operating
position. The positioning shall minimize any disturbance to the “as laid” path of
flying leads when moving leads between the positions
e) Parking positions shall be mounted clear of any exposed tubing, harnesses, and
other fragile components not protected from the ROV
f) Extra parking positions may be mounted on equipment to optimize flying lead
installation techniques and opportunities (such as deploying EFLs and HFLs on
rigid jumpers)
g) Extra parking positions shall also be provided to allow for intervention work without
the mobilization of an external PF
h) Parking positions shall be protected and covered by the appropriate dust cover or
protective cap, depending on the application. Dust covers shall not be used during
subsea deployment. Protective caps shall be stored/secured subsea for possible
re-installation if needed
i) All parked connections shall be covered by CP systems
Parking position requirements for individual equipment are listed in the following sections,
but the Manufacturer/Supplier may submit alternatives subject to Principal approval.
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2.4.2 Electrical Parking Positions

• Keyless/universal electrical parking positions are preferred to minimize the ROV effort in
parking EFLs and harnesses. However, for male pin flying lead connections and
parking positions that are required to be mounted in close proximity, keyed parking
positions shall be used to keep the flying leads organized
• Electrical parking positions shall be mounted in similar orientation to the final operating
position of the flying lead (either vertical or horizontal) to allow minimal manoeuvring by
the ROV to remove and park the flying lead

2.4.3 MQC Parking Positions

• MQC parking positions shall be mounted in a horizontal orientation to allow minimal
manoeuvring by the ROV to remove and park the flying lead
• MQC parking positions shall be designed to ensure compatibility between the mating
outboard MQC
• The coupler configuration shall avoid hydraulic lock scenarios
• MQC parking plates shall protect all couplers from debris and marine growth and allow
for pressure testing to maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP)

2.4.4 Parking Requirements on Specific Equipment

2.4.4.1 UTA/EDM Mudmat

The UTA/EDM Mudmat shall be populated with enough electrical parking positions to park
all flying leads on the EDM. There shall be at least one additional electrical parking position
to allow for swapping flying lead connections and parking protective covers.

2.4.4.2 UTA
MQC parking positions are not required on the UTA and mudmat in order to reduce the size
and complexity of the assembly. As an alternative, external-PFs may be used to park
SFL/ESFL outboard MQCs at the UTA.

2.4.4.3 Subsea Hardware

Subsea hardware includes subsea trees, manifolds, PLETs, jumpers, flowline sleds, and all
other types of large production equipment. Subsea hardware shall have parking positions
for each SFL/ESFL/HFL and all EFLs and harnesses. There may be at least one extra
parking position (both electrical and MQC) to allow for temporary parking and manoeuvring
of flying leads.
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3. SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION HARDWARE WELDING SPECIFICATION

Project specific variables pertinent to this specification shall be listed in the Project Scope
of Work.
Note that for all subsea distribution system equipment Manufacturer/Supplier shall be solely
responsible for providing a complete and operable system in full compliance with all
applicable Government regulations, applicable Principal specifications, and applicable
industry codes and standards.

3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This specification details the minimum Principal requirements for all pressure containing
welds on subsea distribution system equipment. These requirements encompass both girth
and socket welds for super duplex tube to super duplex tube, and super duplex tube to
other corrosion resistant alloy components. Specifically, it addresses the following:
• Welding of super duplex tubing to super duplex tubing (UNS-S39274,
UNS-S32750, or UNS-S32760)
• Welding of super duplex tubing to super duplex (or other corrosion resistant alloy
materials approved by Principal) forged or mechanical fittings
• Welding of super duplex tubing to other corrosion resistant alloy materials approved
by Principal
The document also specifies the requirements for Welding Procedure Specification (WPS),
Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), the Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)
records, as well as the Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) requirements for these welds.
The format used to present these requirements is that contained in the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Sections V, VIII and IX. Should Manufacturer/Supplier note any
conflicts/differences between this text and the referenced Codes or other referenced
documents, Manufacturer/Supplier shall regard this specification as governing.
Any Manufacturer/Supplier clarifications resulting in Principal agreed upon concessions or
changes to this specification during tender clarifications shall be listed in the CONTRACT.
Requests thereafter shall be in the form of a Technical Deviation Request, submitted in
writing to the Principal in accordance with Principal Specifications or Principal approved
equivalent.

3.2 WELDING AND WELDER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All pressure-containing welds are critical to personnel safety, protection of the environment,
and the overall safe operation of the system.
Material and manufacturing requirements for the super-duplex tubing materials covered in
this specification shall be as per Shell Specification DEP 37.80.02.31-Gen., Seamless
Super Duplex Tubing Manufacturing Specification for Umbilicals and Subsea Distribution
Hardware.
The weld requirements detailed in this specification will vary depending on the weld type
and material used. Pressure containing welds include both girth (tube-to-tube type) and
socket (tube to socket/coupler type) welds. The requirements for each type are listed in the
following sections.

3.2.1 General Qualification Requirements for All Pressure Containing Welds

a. All welds shall be made with filler metal using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
process. Principal prefers that the welding process be performed with automatic
equipment wherever possible. However, use of manual process welding for socket
welds and girth tube-to-tube welds may be necessary due to access or geometry
constraints. Principal considers manual welding vs. automatic welding to be an
essential variable in the process and, as such, will require a separate WPS, PQR and
WPQ.
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b. All welders shall be qualified or renewed for each purchase order as detailed in this
paragraph. New or expired welders and weld operators shall be qualified in
accordance with the WPQ requirements of this specification. Previously qualified
welders and weld operators who have performed welding with GTAW, inclusive of the
significant variables, within six months and performed welding according to Principal
approved WPS for appropriate tube size within 12 months (with a documented record)
may renew their WPQ at the start of the CONTRACT work through radiography and
data logging only. All welder qualifications and renewals shall be performed in
advance of production welding.
c. Super duplex filler metal shall be used in all welds, including socket welds. The PRE for
this filler material shall be ≥ 42.5 where/when possible. Filler metal with PRE < 42.5
may be used with written permission by Principal, but the weld shall be required to
pass all testing as per this specification. All production welds shall be performed using
filler wire with PRE ≥ qualification wire PRE value.
d. Socket welding configuration shall meet the requirements of ASME B31.3, Figures
328.5.2A and 328.5.2C. Socket fittings shall be made from super duplex material and
shall have a PRE number ≥ 42.5 where/when possible. Socket fittings with PRE
< 42.5 may be used with written permission by Principal, but the fitting shall be
required to pass all testing as per this specification. Additionally, socket fittings for
super duplex to couplers and for super duplex to other corrosion resistant alloy
materials shall be made from appropriate materials intended for use (e.g., Nitronic 50
and 60 for super duplex to coupler welds etc.). Tubes inserted into sockets for welding
shall not be allowed to completely seat in the bottom of the socket.
e. Manufacturer/Supplier shall endeavour to maintain a minimum distance between welds
in any given tubing run sufficient to allow for inboard coupler “float” in the subsea
hardware.
f. During qualification weld testing, calibrated equipment for measuring the following
variables shall be available at all times:
i. Welding current (amperage)
ii. Arc voltage
iii. Interpass temperatures (digital)
iv. Oxygen and other potential contaminate levels of backing gas (maximum
500ppm oxygen level) which shall be measured with an instrument capable
of measuring in ppm (parts per million) to within an accuracy limit of ± 1ppm
v. Wire feed speed (for automatic welding)
vi. Welding head travel speed (for automatic and manual welding)
vii. Shielding and backing gas flow rate
g. The G-48A Corrosion test is only required to qualify automatic and manual super
duplex to super duplex tube girth weld PQRs and WPQs.
3.2.2 Welding Procedure Specification Requirements
The WPS shall be supplied by Manufacturer/Supplier to Principal. To ensure that the WPS
is documented consistently, Principal requests that the welding process be fully defined in
accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-251 using ASME Form QW-482 for documentation.
All essential variables for welding shall be listed in the ASME Form QW-482, including any
“other” significant variables as defined in this specification, such as pre-weld and/or post-
weld preparation. The WPS shall require qualification to a low and high heat input. Position
is an essential variable of the WPS. The WPS shall clearly specify the cleanliness standard
and the cleanliness procedure for the welds, i.e., pickling and/or passivation. Welds
prepared for the PQR shall be cleaned according to this cleanliness procedure to the visible
standard and the standard maintained throughout the course of production welding. The
residual oxide layer (visible heat tint) shall be removed from each weld pass.
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3.2.3 Procedure Qualification Record and Welder Procedure Qualification Requirements

The WPS defined in (3.2.2) shall be qualified by a Procedure PQR in accordance with
ASME Section IX, QW-401.1, and QW-403.1 (note that Principal requires that the
manual WPQ shall be qualified in the 6G position). ASME Form QW-483 shall be used
for formatting and is required for documentation. Subsequent to the PQR, all welders who
perform work on subsea distribution equipment for Principal shall be qualified by a WPQ
Record in accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-301, and QW-302. Form QW-484 shall
be used for formatting and is required for documentation. Manufacturer/Supplier shall
make every effort to qualify the PQR and WPQ on the actual production material(s) and
sizes to be used for the project. Backing gas shall be injected into the tubing such that no
material contamination is present during any welding activity, and WPS and PQR
procedure development shall demonstrate representative conditions, e.g. actual welding
unit to be used, representative tube length on each side of the weld, fluid filled tubing, etc.
Should actual production materials not be available, similar substitute materials of the same
manufacturer, same PRE value, same grade, sizes and wall thickness may be used for
qualification with written permission from Principal. Only welders who are documented as
qualified per the required set of tests are regarded as approved for production welding. It
shall also be noted that welders qualified for an automatic process are not, then,
automatically qualified for manual welding procedures, and vice versa. As outlined in
Section (3.2.1.a), manual welding vs. automatic welding is considered by Principal to be an
essential variable and as such requires a new WPS, PQR, and WPQ qualification.
Manufacturer/Supplier shall maintain a register of all “qualified” welders to be provided to
Principal prior to the start of any production welding, differentiating between significant
variables as necessary.
As a minimum, the PQR for the WPS and all WPQs shall be comprised of the following set
of tests for each material combination and/or geometric configuration:
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Table 1 Table Suite for PQR and WPQ

WELD TYPE AUTOMATIC MANUAL SOCKETS
GIRTH GIRTH WELDS
WELDS WELDS

Weld Test Type PQR/WPQ PQR/WPQ PQR/WPQ

Destructive Tests
Tensile Test (ASME QW-150) 2 2
Bend Test at Root (ASME QW-160) 2 2
Bend Test at Face (ASME QW-160) 2 2
Macrosection and Hardness at 0° 1 1 1
Macrosection and Hardness at 180° 1 1 1
G48A Corrosion Test (1) 2 2
Ferrite and Microstructure at 0° 1 1 1
Ferrite and Microstructure at 180° 1 1 1

Weld penetration at 0° 2
Weld penetration at 180° 2
Cap Height and Root Protrusion 1 1

Leg, Throat and Gap Measurement 2

Non-Destructive Tests PQR/WPQ PQR/WPQ PQR/WPQ
Liquid Dye Penetrant All

X-Ray Examination (2) All All

Visual Examination All All All
Data Logging (3) All All All

NOTES: 1. G48A Corrosion tests for full weld sections shall be tested.
2. Selenium isotopes as source energy may be acceptable with written permission of Principal.
3. All Qualification welds shall be monitored via data logging. Weld travel speed and length, and
weld amperage and voltage values shall be recorded and used to calculate and record heat input
values

3.2.4 Qualification Weld Acceptance Criteria for Pressure Containing Welds

Principal acceptance criteria for pressure containing qualification welds are listed in the
following sub-paragraphs.
Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide an “on the job” full time weld inspector, qualified to
Certified Senior Welding Inspector (CSWIP) Level 3, Senior Certified Welding Inspector
(SCWI), or alternatively, a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with Principal approval, to
supervise all welding and maintain weld maps, records, and logs.
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3.2.4.1 Destructive Testing Requirements for Qualification Welds

3.2.4.1.1 Tensile and Bend Tests
Table 2 Tensile Test Requirements for Qualification Welds
Test Tensile

In accordance with ASTM A370 (see modified acceptance criteria below)

Specify Dimensions of the test specimen, section area
Strip or full section specimen
For strip specimen, state from which weld sector (clock position)
Report Rm, Tensile strength
Elongation, % in 51 mm (2 in)
Location of fracture (weld or base material)
Acceptance Criteria Fracture min tensile strength ≥ 100% minimum ultimate tensile
strength of base material
Elongation = no criteria, measure and report for information
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification

Table 3 Bend Test Requirements for Qualification Welds

Test Bend

In accordance with ASME IX (see modified acceptance criteria below)

Specify Dimensions of the test specimen with weld in the centre
Bend test angle
Former diameter
Report Pass/Fail

Acceptance Criteria No defects or cracks in heat affected zone (HAZ) or weld metal.
If test fails Retest two(2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification

3.2.1.4.2 Hardness
Rockwell macro-hardness and Vickers micro-hardness traverses shall be taken generally at
the outer diameter, midwall, and the inner diameter. Three readings shall be taken in the
base metal, each HAZ, and in the weld metal. The hardness criteria and proposed
hardness test plan are shown in the table below:
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Table 4 Hardness Test Requirements for Qualification Welds

Test Hardness

In accordance with ASTM A370

Vickers Hardness Test HV10
Specify Dimensions of the test specimen
Distance from outer diameter (OD) surface to cap line
Distance from inner diameter (ID) surface to root line
Report Measured values, see below
In the case of single pass welds with WT< 2.3 mm
(0.09 in), mid line only is required
Acceptance Criteria All values in the range
Min 230 Hv
Max 330 Hv
For conversion to HV from Rc use this formula
HV = Rc/.091 + 2.4
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds
from the same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification
Comments Two sections required, 0° & 180°
Three lines traversing cap, mid, root
Each line split to five zones : BM, HAZ, Weld, HAZ, BM
Each zone, 3 equally spaced readings
Loc BM BM BM HZ HZ HZ W W W HZ HZ HZ BM BM BM

Cap
Mid
Root

3.2.4.1.3 Corrosion Resistance

Test specimens shall be prepared in accordance with G 48 and tested in accordance with
ASTM G 48, Method A. The tests shall be conducted and conform to the acceptance
parameters listed in the following table. Note that the G 48 test is required for automatic
and manual super duplex to super duplex girth tube welds only.
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Table 5 Corrosion Resistance Test Requirements for Qualification Welds

Test Corrosion

In accordance with ASTM G 48A

Test temperature = 40°C ± 2°C (104°F ± 3.6°F)
Test Duration = 24hours
Magnification x20
Specify Dimensions of the test specimen to mean one inch of tube,
either side of the weld
No blasting or etching allowed; ScotchBrite OD only
Prep cut edges of sample by grinding or machining
Automatic or Manual Weld process used
Report Specimen dimensions
Calculated area
Measured weight pre-test
Measured weight loss
Calculated corrosion loss (g/m2)
Temperature profile
Automatic or Manual weld process used

Acceptance Probe for pits per G48A

Criteria Perform Liquid Penetrant Examination per (3.2.4.1.2)
Use microscope at x20 magnification.
If the specimen weight loss is < 4 g/m2 and there is no evidence
of pits, the test passes
If the specimen has any evidence of pits, regardless of weight
loss, the test fails
If the specimen has weight loss > 4 g/m2 and there is no
evidence of pitting, Manufacturer/Supplier has the option to
place the sample back into the bath for another 24 hours (no
cleaning of sample or probing for pits is allowed)
If any pitting is discovered on the retest sample (with probing),
the test fails
If the total weight loss from the retest (second test weight loss)
is < 1 g/m2 and there is no pitting, the test passes
If the total weight loss from the retest (second test weight loss)
is > 1 g/m2, the test fails
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification
Comments Measure pH at start and completion of each test
Record temperature manually at 15 min intervals or by
continuous digital chart to ensure temperature stability
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3.2.4.1.4 Phase Balance and Ferrite Content

A representative specimen shall be properly prepared for metallographic examination and
the ferrite content shall be measured per ASTM E 562 or ASTM 923 in the weld and both
HAZs. Test parameters and acceptance criteria are listed in the following table:
Table 6 Phase Balance and Ferrite Content Requirements for Qualification Welds
Test Ferrite

In accordance with ASTM E 562/923

Magnification x 500-1000
Specify Etching solution
16 point Grid size, number of fields = 30
Report % per field
Fields shall be evenly distributed
Acceptance 35% - 65% ferrite
Criteria
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification

3.2.4.1.5 Precipitate Phases

The microstructure shall be examined at a minimum magnification of 500X to 1,000X for the
presence of deleterious grain boundary precipitates, such as sigma and chi. Acceptance
criteria are listed in the following table:
Table 7 Acceptance Criteria for Qualification Weld Microstructure
Test Microstructure

In accordance with Procedure observed and approved by Principal

Magnification x 500-1000
Specify Dimensions of the test specimen
Etching solution
Specimen dimensions, including weld sector and clock position
used
Report Any foreign phases, if observed report characteristics of the
feature, location and field maximum particle count

Acceptance The microstructure of the base material, HAZ, and Weld Metal
Criteria shows no deleterious constituents. Total deleterious content
shall not exceed 0.05%
If test fails Retest two samples

Definition of retest Two samples from additional qualification welds from the same
welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification
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3.2.4.1.6 Cap Height

Table 8 Cap Height Test Requirements for Qualification Welds
Test Cap Height

In accordance with Principal specified values

Specify Cap height
Report Measured values
Automatic or Manual weld process used
Acceptance Manual Welding
Criteria Maximum value can be the nominal wall thickness or 3.125 mm
(0.125 in), whichever is less
Automatic Welding
Maximum value can be the 1/3 nominal wall thickness or
1.6 mm (0.0625 in), whichever is less
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification

3.2.4.1.7 Root Protrusion

Table 9 Root Protrusion Test Requirements for Qualification Welds
Test Root Protrusion

In accordance with Principal specified values

Specify Root Protrusion

Report Measured values
Automatic or Manual weld process used

Acceptance Maximum value = 2.29 mm (0.090 in) for all tube sizes
Criteria
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification
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3.2.4.1.8 Leg, Throat and Gap Measurements for Socket Welds

Table 10 Requirements for Leg, Throat, and Gab Measurements of Socket Welds
Test Leg, Throat and Gap Thickness Measurement

In accordance with ASME 31.3

Specify Fillet weld size as per Figure 328.5.2.A
Minimum welding dimension as per Figure 328.5.2.C
Report Dimensions of the test specimen
Acceptance Minimum Leg Length: 31.75 mm (1.25 in) x nominal wall
Criteria thickness, but not less than 3.125 mm (0.125 in)
Minimum Throat Length 17.96 mm (0.707 in) x leg length
Minimum Gap Length: 1.6 mm (0.0625 in)
If test fails Retest two (2) samples
Definition of retest Two (2) samples from additional qualification welds from the
same welder
If either retest fails Change WPS to correct issue and re-test qualification

3.2.4.2 Non-Destructive Testing Requirements for Qualification Welds

Qualification welds shall be subjected to and pass the following non-destructive testing
(NDT) criteria per the frequency outlined in Table 4 of Section (3.2.3). Should any of these
NDT criteria not be met by the qualification welds modify the WPS to correct the issue and
re-test the qualification. All welds shall be inspected by X-ray before the weld qualification
specimens are prepared. Any flaw or defect shall be cause for rejection.
3.2.4.2.1 Liquid Penetrant Examination (Socket Welds)
Liquid Penetrant surface examination shall be in accordance with ASTM E165-02.
Acceptance criteria shall be no visible indications of any kind.
3.2.4.2.2 X-Ray Radiography (Automatic and annual Girth Welds)
X-Ray radiography (selenium source may be acceptable with written Principal approval),
which shall be performed on all welds suitable for X-ray NDE inspection in accordance with
ASTM E1032-01 and ASME Sections V and VIII, Division I, paragraph UW-51.
Acceptance criteria shall be no visible indications of any kind in the radiographic
recording media. Manufacturer/Supplier shall furnish Principal with technical literature for
the proposed equipment configuration for X-ray examination and shall propose the
standard to be used for X-ray calibration. Image quality shall be a minimum of 2% and shall
be established with image quality indicator (IQI) wire. The IQI wire shall be visible as a
reference on all qualification weld images. The radiation source shall be of required
intensity and sensitivity to obtain the image quality required by Principal and the system (if
non-film system) shall be capable of manipulating and storing images without loss in
quality. Five (5) separate exposures [three (3) straight and two (2) elliptical] are required for
each weld.
3.2.4.2.3 Visual Inspection (All Welds)
All welds shall be visually inspected for uniformity and quality.
Socket welds shall have their throat thickness and profile assessed to determine that the
weld throat is of adequate thickness. The throat thickness shall be checked using a fillet
weld gauge (See socket welding configuration in ASME B31.3, Figures 328.5.2A and
328.5.2C).
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3.2.4.2.4 Data Logging (All Welds)

Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide data logging equipment. All qualification welds shall be
monitored via data logging. Per pass segment (arc start to arc stop) averages of weld travel
speed and length, and weld amperage and voltage values shall be recorded and used to
calculate and record heat input values. The data logging shall be done by
Manufacturer/Supplier or by a qualified third party Sub-Manufacturer/Supplier to be
approved in writing by Principal. Heat input for acceptable welds shall be between 0.5 and
1.5 kjoules/mm (12.82 and 46.15 kjoules/in), or as established by the PQR. Momentary
spikes in individual welding parameters shall not constitute cause for rejecting a particular
weld as long as it can be demonstrated that the spikes do not drive the average heat input
outside of the qualified heat input range.
3.2.4.2.5 Outside Agency or Laboratories
Agencies or laboratories performing non-destructive testing on behalf of
Manufacturer/Supplier shall satisfy the minimum requirements of ASTM E543-04, Standard
Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.

3.3 PRODUCTION WELD TEST REQUIREMENTS

Production welds shall be subjected to and pass the following NDT criteria. Should any of
these NDT criteria not be met by the production weld under examination, it shall be
rejected. Welds rejected at NDE shall be uniquely marked, bagged, tagged, and
catalogued.
For automatic and manual welds, Manufacturer/Supplier may, at his discretion, stop the
welding process and “practice on the bench” with the data logger and/or recalibrate any of
the welder’s equipment at any time. However, during the normal manual welding process,
if a total of five (5) welds from a batch of 50 welds for a given welder’s welds are rejected
[by data logger or radiology testing (RT)], then that welder’s qualification shall be
temporarily suspended. Manufacturer/Supplier shall re-establish all the welding equipment
capabilities and present to Principal a written explanation for the weld failures along with a
written corrective action plan for reinstatement of the equipment and/or the welder.
Subsequent to Principal written acceptance of that explanation and the completion of the
corrective action plan, Manufacturer/Supplier’s welder shall be allowed to return to the
active welder roster. Should the same welder fail to meet the acceptance criteria outlined in
this paragraph a second time, the welder shall repeat the reinstatement process. A third
time and the welder shall be suspended from the job and be made to re-qualify in
accordance with the weld qualification requirements of this specification.
Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide an “on the job” full time weld inspector, qualified to
CSWIP Level 3, SCWI, or alternatively, a CWI with Principal approval, to supervise all
welding and maintain weld maps, records, and logs.
3.3.1 Liquid Penetrant Examination (Socket Welds)
Liquid Penetrant surface examination shall be in accordance with ASTM E165-02.
Acceptance criteria shall be no visible indications of any kind.
3.3.2 X-Ray Radiography (Automatic and Manual Girth Welds)
X-Ray radiography (selenium source may be acceptable with written Principal approval),
which shall be performed on all welds suitable for X-ray NDE inspection in accordance with
ASTM E1032-01 and ASME Sections V and VIII, Division I, paragraph UW-51. Acceptance
criteria shall be no visible indications of any kind in the radiographic recording
media. Manufacturer/Supplier shall furnish Principal with technical literature for the
proposed equipment configuration for X-ray examination and shall propose the standard to
be used for X-ray calibration. Image quality shall be a minimum of 2% and shall be
established with IQI wire. The IQI wire shall be visible as a reference on all qualification
weld images. The radiation source shall be of required intensity and sensitivity to obtain
the image quality required by Principal and the system (if non-film system) shall be capable
of manipulating and storing images without loss in quality.
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Five (5) separate exposures [three (3) straight and two (2) elliptical] are required for each
weld. Sensitivity verification shall be performed at every shift change or at least once per
shift.
A minimum of 50% of the images from each equipment assembly shall be audited by a
Level III NDE Operator. An assembly shall not be released to the next process until
radiography records have been developed and reviewed for compliance with the
specification. All digital images from each assembly shall be burned to CD(s) and issued to
the Principal Inspector at least 7 days before release of the assembly for shipping. All film
images shall be retained by Manufacturer/Supplier for a minimum of 5 years.
3.3.3 Visual Inspection (All Welds)
All welds shall be visually inspected for uniformity and quality.
Socket welds shall have their throat thickness and profile assessed to determine that the
weld throat is of adequate thickness. The throat thickness shall be checked using a fillet
weld gauge (See socket welding configuration in ASME B31.3, Figures 328.5.2A and
328.5.2C).
3.3.4 Data Logging (All Welds)
Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide data logging equipment. All manual girth and socket
production welds shall be monitored via data logging. Per pass segment (arc start to arc
stop) averages of weld travel speed and length, and weld amperage and voltage values
shall be recorded and used to calculate and record heat input values. The data logging
shall be done by Manufacturer/Supplier or by a qualified third party SUB-
Manufacturer/Supplier to be approved in writing by Principal. Heat input for acceptable
welds shall be between 0.5 and 1.5 kjoules/mm (12.82 to 46.15 kjoules/in), or as
established by the PQR. Momentary spikes in individual welding parameters shall not
constitute cause for rejecting a particular weld as long as it can be demonstrated that the
spikes do not drive the average heat input outside of the qualified heat input range.
3.3.5 Outside Agency or Laboratories
Agencies or laboratories performing non-destructive testing on behalf of
Manufacturer/Supplier shall satisfy the minimum requirements of ASTM E543-04, Standard
Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.

3.4 DOCUMENTATION
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall submit the following documentation to Principal as a
minimum:
a) Mill test reports for all components (base material and weld wire)
b) Weld Procedure Specifications (WPSs); Include details of pre-weld and post-weld
preparations, i.e., solvents, ScotchBrite, passivation techniques, etc.
c) Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs)
d) Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs)
e) Shielding and backing gas certification
f) Register of Qualified Welders (This record shall list the welders who have
successfully completed the requirements of Sections (3.5.3) and (3.5.4). Each
welder shall be given a unique welder identification number)
g) Non-destructive examination procedures and personnel qualifications
h) Non-destructive examination reports (This record shall list the categories of defect
and flaw and note against each rejected weld the type of failure exhibited)
i) Data Log Reports
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4. SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

This section specifies Principal’s minimum requirements for subsea distribution hardware
equipment. If needed, additional requirements shall be included in the Project Scope of
Work. Manufacturer/supplier shall comply with all requirements.

4.1 UTH and MV-UTH

Table 11
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design Life
Maximum Pressure and
Minimum/Maximum
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms sized or designed to be
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water
Depth
• Any tubulars to either withstand hydrostatic head pressures or
Tubing Cleanliness
Redundancy/Reliability
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustainable
Residual Umbilical Tension
Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load
Lifting Padeyes Design
Minimum Handling Load
through Handling Padeyes
Summary of UTH and MV-UTH Requirements
The UTH/MV-UTH consists of a structural frame, hinging stab, MQC
plates, super-duplex tubing, bulkhead style electrical and fibre optic
connectors. Umbilical services are routed to the MQC plates, electrical
and fibre optic connectors for distribution to subsea production
equipment. The structural frame is designed to securely attach to and
support the umbilical and end termination as well as provide mounting
locations for the MQC plates and bulkhead electrical and fibre optic
connectors. The hinging stab attaches to the frame and is the interface
between the UTH/MV-UTH and mudmat structure.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• All components per Project Scope of Work
• All circuits within component rated to same design pressure
and temperature as per Project Scope of Work
functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
vented and pressure balanced with special consideration for
internal corrosion
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
• All hydraulic and chemical tubing circuits SAE AS4059
compliant
• See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
• Maximum water depth x umbilical unit weight (submerged with
tubes filled) x 1.1 (Catenary Factor) x 1.3 [dynamic amplification
factor (DAF)] x 1.25 [safety factor(SF)]
• 1.36 t (3 kips)
• 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
• Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications for Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
• UTH and Termination weight x Umbilical unit weight (in air with
tubes filled) x 33 m (or 100 ft) x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
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Envelope (Maximum • Per Project Scope of Work

Dimensions)
Stab and/or Hinge Over a) Single hinge to allow rotation in only one plane (non-gimbal)
Design
b) Stab to provide alignment of structure during engagement
c) Installation connection through stab and hinge-over mechanism on
assembly into mating funnel on mudmat
d) Stab assembly includes method for ROV to install or remove hinge-
locking device to allow or prevent stab from hinging (i.e., device to
lock assembly together when assembly body is horizontal and stab
is vertical)
e) Manufacturer/Supplier’s manufacturing process to ensure standard
stabs and funnels are interchangeable. Testing includes fit with
master receptacle or stab to verify interchangeability
f) Field installable on vessel deck or moonpool without requirement
for special tools, welding, grinding, or custom fitting
g) Stab hinges minimum of 90° to allow installation/recovery between
vertical and horizontal orientation of UTH/MV-UTH. Assembly
includes adjustment mechanism to set bias on hinge angle up to 5°
towards umbilical lay direction
h) Stab design to allow for unconstrained vertical movement to allow
for vessel heave motion during installation mating and alignment
operations (i.e., stab not to engage in keyway in receiving funnel
preventing free rise and fall of stab prior to full engagement and
umbilical layaway)
i) Stab to have an alignment method to fix orientation of assembly
once installed on mudmat
j) Stab to allow for up to ±30° pitch, roll, and yaw misalignment of
assembly during installation
k) Stab design to allow for installation and retrieval of assembly on an
8° seabed slope of mudmat
l) Stab weight maximized to react against potential residual torsion in
umbilical and/or allow proper mating with funnel and cathodic
protection (CP) points
MQC Positions • Minimum 2.4 m (8 ft) off seafloor; MQC plates mounted for
horizontal stab/installation. Position of MQC plates considers field
layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize lead
crossings
Electrical/Fibre Optic • Minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) off seafloor; position of connectors
Connector Positions consider field layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize
lead crossings
Hydraulic Couplers a) Male type poppetted and unpoppetted
b) Unpoppetted: Methanol and Annulus Vent, unless otherwise stated
in Project Scope of Work.
c) No ventingcouplers used unless specifically approved by Principal
d) Poppetted: All other lines, unless stated in Project Scope of Work
e) Maximize coupler float to allow for variances in manufacturing
tolerances and aid in outboard MQC installations

Electrical Bulkhead
Connectors/Connectors
Transportability
Interconnection Piping
Tubing Size/Material/MBR
Minimum Distances
Fitting, Adapter, Valve
Material
Installation / Initiation /
Abandonment / Recovery
Mechanism
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a) Male type pins
b) Voltage and amperage requirements per Project Scope of Work
c) Provide electrical conductor field installed termination assembly
(FITA) for distribution of power and signal cables to electrical
bulkhead connectors
d) Electrical cables terminated into a dielectric oil-filled vessel and
bulkhead connector assembly. Any oil-filled vessel to include
pressure compensating mechanism allowing internal oil pressure to
adjust to equal external hydrostatic pressure without expelling or
ingesting any fluids
e) Electrical bulkhead connector arrangement will minimize space
requirements, account for ROV access, flying lead lay direction,
and avoid interference with stab and hinge over operation
f) Electrical bulkhead connector must be fully recessed within outer
surface of frame to prevent damage during handling
g) Electrical bulkhead connectors to be mounted for a horizontal
stab/installation with key-way at six (6) o’clock
h) Give adequate consideration to induced currents and voltages that
may result from adjacent high voltage, high current electrical
cabling
i) Equipped with bend stiffeners at connector interface to avoid
damaging electrical cables
j) Electrical connectors make/break under full system power
• If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
• Welded construction. See (3), Subsea Distribution Hardware
Welding. Socket welding allowed only on outboard MQC logic caps
and pressure caps
• Tubing secured to eliminate damage caused by vibration while
allowing coupler float in MQC plate. Tubing clamp material either
compatible with tubing material (i.e., shall not be dissimilar metals)
or have non-metallic components (i.e., liner) in contact with tubing
• Tubing clamp to be fastened to structure using metallic
fasteners and contain stiffener plate to provide rigidity to liner/clamp
• 690 bar (10 ksi) system: 16 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.625 in OD
x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
• 1034 bar (15 ksi) system: 17.6 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.694 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
• 63.5 mm (2.5 in) of straight tubing length between coupler and
tangent of any tubing bends, between welds, between bends and
clamps, and between bends/welds/clamps and any valve
connection
• UNS 2507 super duplex steel
• All wetted parts are subject to Principal approval
• Stab and Hinge Over, First end or Second end, by single point
lift padeye
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Structural Analysis • Structural analysis conducted to address following load cases:

operating condition, overboarding and initiation, recovery, ROV
impact, onshore handling, loadout with umbilical
• Load path of umbilical installation or recovery load passes
through assembly, installation/recovery padeye, and abandonment
recovery cable in axis exactly coinciding with centre line of umbilical
Handling • Assembly includes four (4) point lift provisions for handling
during manufacture, loadout, and overboarding during installation
INTERFACES
Umbilical • Provide umbilical split barrel termination attachment point per
Project Scope of Work
Installation • ROV installable
ROV • ROV grab rails provided to aid ROV operations
• Removeable grab rails on structure to avoid damage during
pre-installation activities
• Grab rails included on stab support structure to aid in
orientation during installation
• All ROV interfaces in accordance with API Specification
17H/ISO 13628-8
UTH/MV-UTH • NA
HDM • NA
EDM • NA
SFL/ESFL • Yes
HFL • NA
EFL • Yes
UTAJs • Yes
Parking/Installation Frame • NA
MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified in Project Scope of Work. All materials
compatible with fresh water, seawater, CP in presence of seawater,
and fluids listed in Project Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier to provide tracking details for all
materials
Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected to
Washers CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components
electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
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Cathodic Protection • CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in

accordance with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic
Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• ROV accessible electrical continuity test points provided to
allow subsea testing of CP system per DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP,
Design of Cathotic Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline
Components
• Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
• CP design considers internal corrosion
TESTING
FAT Minimum a) Document all testing and inspection
Requirements
b) Hydrotest
c) Continuity of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits to ensure proper
routing and marking
d) Flowrate verification of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits for
consistency between lines
e) Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to assembly
(except Titanium components)
f) ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
g) Verify labelling and marking
h) Verify critical assembly tolerances
i) Weight measurement
j) Interchangeability test for critical assemblies: stab, funnel,
electrical connectors, MQC plates, installation tooling, and
subassemblies
k) Fluid cleanliness
l) Centre of gravity verification against calculated values
m) Template verification of umbilical tube interface pattern
n) Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier internal lifting and
hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • Per Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest • Test pressure = 1.25 x DWP stated in Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Duration • Hold Period = 1 hour. Hold period starts after pressure and
temperature stabilization occur and equipment with pressure-
monitoring device has been isolated from pressure source
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Hydrotest Acceptance a) Pressure considered stabilized when rate of change is no more

Criteria than 5% of test pressure per hour or 35 bar/hr (500 psi/hr),
whichever is less
b) Temperature considered stabilized when rate of change is less
than 0.5°C/min (1°F/min)
c) Maximum of 2% unexplainable drop over test duration, decay
or increase due to temperature variation allowable up to 5%. Chart
not to be trending downward at end of hold period or have signs of
visible leaks
d) Circuit pressure not to drop below required test pressure
e) Test pressure and temperature monitored and charted through
entire test duration
f) Test recording equipment shall have proof of test certification
within one (1) year and must accompany test reports
g) Test conducted indoors in dry area with dry paper underneath
test surface
h) Test fluid purged from tubing with nitrogen
i) Tubing ends immediately capped with fixed caps at umbilical
end and valve at MQC plate
MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for

identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal
• Labels are placed in position where visibility is not obstructed
by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
• Orientation marking provided on stab and funnel
Packaging • All MQC plate positions covered for shipping with logic caps,
test caps, pressure caps, or commissioning caps, as applicable.
Test caps used for shipping include needle valves with plugs
• All electrical connections to be covered for shipping with
protective caps
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight
o No iron contamination of tubing
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4.2 HDM
Table 12 Summary of HDM Requirements
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HDM is used to distribute hydraulic power and injection chemicals
from an umbilical to multiple subsea assemblies. The HDM consists of
multiple inboard MQC plates on a frame that is mounted on an
Umbilical Termination Assembly Mudmat (UTA-MM).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Design Life • All components per Project Scope of Work
Maximum Pressure and • All circuits within component rated to same design pressure
Minimum/Maximum and temperature as per Project Scope of Work
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms to be sized or designed to
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water be functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
Depth
• Any tubulars must either withstand hydrostatic head pressures
or vented and pressure balanced with special consideration for
internal corrosion
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
Tubing Cleanliness • All hydraulic and chemical tubing circuits SAE AS4059
compliant
Redundancy/Reliability • See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation • Assembly weight x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustain Residual • NA
Umbilical Tension Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load • 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
Lifting Padeyes Design • Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
Minimum Handling Load • Assembly weight x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
through Handling Padeyes
Envelope (Maximum • Per Project Scope of Work
Dimensions)
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Stab and/or Hinge Over a) Stab to provide alignment of structure during engagement
Design
b) Manufacturer/Supplier’s manufacturing process to ensure
standard stabs and funnels are interchangeable. Testing includes fit
with master receptacle or stab to verify interchangeability
c) Stab design to allow for unconstrained vertical movement to
allow for vessel heave motion during installation mating and
alignment operations (i.e., stab not to engage in keyway in
receiving funnel preventing free rise and fall of stab prior to full
engagement and umbilical layaway)Stab to have an alignment
method to fix orientation of assembly once installed on mudmat
d) ROV operated latch mechanism used to secure frame to
mudmat
e) Stab to allow for up to ±30° pitch, roll, and yaw misalignment of
assembly during installation
f) Stab design to allow for installation and retrieval of assembly
on an 8° seabed slope of mudmat
g) Stab weight maximized to react against potential residual
torsion in umbilical and/or allow proper mating with funnel and CP
points
MQC Positions • Minimum 2.4 m (8 ft) off seafloor; MQC plates mounted for
horizontal stab/installation. Position of MQC plates considers field
layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize lead
crossings
Electrical/Fibre Optic • NA
Connector Positions
Hydraulic Couplers a) Male type poppetted and unpoppetted
b) Unpoppetted: Methanol and Annulus Vent, unless otherwise
stated in Project Scope of Work
c) No ventingcouplers used unless specifically approved by
Principal
d) Poppetted: All other lines, unless stated in Project Scope of
Work
e) Maximize coupler float to allow for variances in manufacturing
tolerances and aid in outboard MQC installations
Electrical Bulkhead • NA
Connectors/Connectors
Transportability • If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
Interconnection Piping • Welded construction. See (3), Subsea Distribution Hardware
Welding. Socket welding allowed only on outboard MQC logic caps
and pressure caps
• Tubing secured to eliminate damage caused by vibration while
allowing coupler float in MQC plate. Tubing clamp material either
compatible with tubing material (i.e., shall not be dissimilar metals)
or have non-metallic components (i.e., liner) in contact with tubing
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Tubing Size/Material/MBR • 690 bar (10 ksi) system: 16 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.625 in OD

x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
• 1034 bar (15 ksi) system: 17.6 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.694 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
Minimum Distances • 63.5 mm (2.5 in) of straight tubing length between coupler and
tangent of any tubing bends, between welds, between bends and
clamps, and between bends/welds/clamps and any valve
connection
Fitting, Adapter, Valve • UNS 2507 super duplex steel
Material
• All wetted parts are subject to Principal approval
Installation / Initiation / • Stab / NA / NA / single point lift
Abandonment / Recovery
Mechanism
Structural Analysis • Structural analysis conducted to address following load cases:
operating condition, overboarding and initiation, recovery, ROV
impact, onshore handling, loadout with umbilical
• Assembly designed such that centre of gravity is balanced
between padeyes
Handling • Assembly includes four (4) point lift provisions without spreader
bar for handling during manufacture, loadout, and overboarding
during installation
INTERFACES
Umbilical • NA
Installation • ROV installable
ROV • ROV grab rails provided to aid ROV operations
• Removable grab rails on structure to avoid damage during pre-
installation activities
• Grab rails included on stab support structure to aid in
orientation during installation
• All ROV interfaces shall be according to API Specification
17H/ISO 13628-8
UTH/MV UTH • NA
HDM • NA
EDM • NA
SFL/ESFL • Yes
HFL • NA
EFL • NA
UTAJs • Yes
Parking/Installation Frame • NA
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MATERIALS AND FABRICATION

Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified in Project Scope of Work. All materials
compatible with fresh water, seawater, CP in presence of seawater,
and fluids listed in Project Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier provides tracking details for all materials
Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected to
Washers CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components shall
be electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
Cathodic Protection • CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in
accordance with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic
Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• ROV accessible electrical continuity test points provided to
allow subsea testing of CP system per DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP,
Design of Cathotic Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline
Components
• Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
• CP design considers internal corrosion
TESTING
FAT Minimum a) Document all testing and inspection
Requirements
b) Hydrotest
c) Continuity of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits to ensure
proper routing and marking
d) Flowrate verification of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits for
consistency between lines
e) Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to
assembly (except Titanium components)
f) ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
g) Verify labelling and marking
h) Verify critical assembly tolerances
i) Weight measurement
j) Interchangeability test for critical assemblies: stab, funnel,
MQC plates, installation tooling, and subassemblies
k) Fluid cleanliness
l) Centre of gravity verification against calculated values
m) Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier lifting and
hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • Per Project Scope of Work
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Hydrotest • Test pressure = 1.25 x DWP stated in Project Scope of Work

Hydrotest Duration • Hold Period = 1 hour. Hold period starts after pressure and
temperature stabilization occur and equipment with pressure-
monitoring device has been isolated from pressure source

Hydrotest Acceptance a) Pressure considered stabilized when rate of change is no more

Criteria than 5% of test pressure per hour or 35 bar/hr (500 psi/hour),
whichever is less
b) Temperature considered stabilized when rate of change is less than
0.5°C/min (1°F/min)
c) Maximum of 2% unexplainable drop over test duration, decay or
increase due to temperature variation is allowable up to 5%. Chart
not to be trending downward at end of hold period or have signs of
visible leaks
d) Circuit pressure not to drop below required test pressure
e) Test pressure and temperature monitored and charted through
entire test duration
f) Test recording equipment shall have proof of test certification within
one (1) year and must accompany test reports
g) Test conducted indoors in dry area and covered with dry paper
underneath test surface
MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for

identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal Labels are placed in position where visibility
is not obstructed by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
• Orientation marking provided on stab and funnel
Packaging • All MQC plate positions covered for shipping with logic caps,
test caps, pressure caps, or commissioning caps as applicable.
Test caps used for shipping include needle valves with plugs
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight
o No iron contamination of tubing

4.3 EDM
Table 13
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design Life
Maximum Pressure and
Minimum/Maximum
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms to be sized or designed to
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water
Depth
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Tubing Cleanliness
Redundancy/Reliability
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustain Residual
Umbilical Tension Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load
Lifting Padeyes Design
Minimum Handling Load
through Handling Padeyes
Envelope (Maximum
Dimensions)
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Summary of EDM Requirements
The EDM is used to distribute electrical power and communication
signals from an umbilical cable to multiple subsea electronics devices.
The EDM consist of an electrical harness (or multiple harnesses)
mounted on a frame which is generally connected to an UTA-MM or
similar structure and provides connection points for EFL to other
subsea equipment.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• All components per Project Scope of Work
• All circuits within component rated to same design temperature
as per Project Scope of Work
be functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
Project Scope of Work
• NA
• See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
• Assembly weight x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
• NA
• 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
• Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications for Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
• Assembly weight x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
• Per Project Scope of Work
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Stab and/or Hinge Over a) Stab to provide alignment of structure during engagement
Design
b) Manufacturer/Suppliers manufacturing process to ensure
standard stabs and funnels are interchangeable. Testing includes
fit with master receptacle or stab to verify interchangeability
c) Stab design to allow for unconstrained vertical movement to
allow for vessel heave motion during installation mating and
alignment operations (i.e., stab not to engage in keyway in
receiving funnel preventing free rise and fall of stab prior to full
engagement and umbilical layaway)Stab to have an alignment
method to fix orientation of assembly once installed on mudmat
d) ROV operated latch mechanism used to secure frame to
mudmat
e) Stab to allow for up to ±30°pitch, roll, and yaw misalignment of
assembly during installation
f) Stab design to allow for installation and retrieval of assembly
on an 8° seabed slope of mudmat
g) Stab weight maximized to react against potential residual
torsion in umbilical and/or allow proper mating with funnel and CP
points
MQC Positions • NA
Electrical/Fibre Optic • Minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) off seafloor; position of connectors
Connector Positions consider field layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize
lead crossings
• Fixed harness legs secured to frame so that excess lengths of
hose are protected from snagging during installation and retrieval
operations
• Each flying lead of harness mounted with bulkhead connector
in a vertical position
Hydraulic Couplers • NA
Electrical Bulkhead a) Female type pins
Connectors/Connectors
b) Voltage and amperage requirements per Project Scope of
Work
c) Electrical cables terminated into a dielectric oil-filled vessel and
bulkhead connector assembly.Any oil-filled vessel to include
pressure compensating mechanism allowing internal oil pressure to
adjust to equal external hydrostatic pressure without expelling or
ingesting any fluids.
d) Electrical bulkhead connector arrangement will minimize space
requirements, account for ROV access, flying lead lay direction,
and avoid interference with stab and hinge over operation
e) Equipped with bend stiffeners at connector interface to avoid
damaging electrical cables
f) Electrical connectors make/break under full system power
Transportability • If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
Interconnection Piping • NA
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Tubing Size/Material/MBR • NA
Minimum Distances • NA
Fitting, Adapter, Valve • NA
Material
Installation / Initiation / • Stab / NA / NA / single point lift
Abandonment / Recovery
Mechanism
Structural Analysis • Structural analysis conducted for assembly to address
following load cases: overboarding and initiation, recovery, ROV
impact, onshore handling, loadout with umbilical.
• Assembly designed such that centre of gravity is balanced
between padeyes
Handling • Assembly includes two (2) point lift provisions without spreader
bar for handling during manufacture, loadout, and overboarding
during installation
INTERFACES
Umbilical • NA
Installation • ROV installable
ROV • ROV grab rails provided to aid ROV operations
• Removable grab rails on structure to avoid damage during pre-
installation activities
• Grab rails included on stab support structure to aid in
orientation during installation
• All ROV interfaces shall be according to API Specification
17H/ISO 13628-8
UTH/MV UTH • NA
HDM • NA
EDM • NA
SFL/ESFL • NA
HFL • NA
EFL • Yes
UTAJs • NA
Parking/Installation Frame • NA
MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified in Project Scope of Work. All materials
compatible with fresh water, seawater, CP in presence of seawater,
and fluids listed in Project Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier to provide tracking details for all
materials
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Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected to
Washers CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components
electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32- DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
Cathodic Protection a) CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in
accordance with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic
Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
b) ROV accessible electrical continuity test points provided to
allow subsea testing of CP system per DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP,
Design of Cathotic Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline
Components
c) Anode placement shall not interfere with mating equipment or
create potential snag points for ROV operations
d) Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
e) CP design considers internal corrosion
TESTING
FAT Minimum a) Document all testing and inspection
Requirements
b) Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to
assembly (except Titanium components)
c) ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
d) Verify labelling and marking
e) Verify critical assembly tolerances
f) Weight measurement
g) Interchangeability test for critical assemblies: stab, funnel,
electrical connectors, installation tooling, and subassemblies
h) Centre of gravity verification against calculated values
i) Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier internal lifting
and hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • NA
Hydrotest • NA
Hydrotest Duration • NA
Hydrotest Acceptance • NA
Criteria
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MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for
identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal
• Labels are placed in position where visibility is not obstructed
by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
• Orientation marking provided on stab and funnel
Packaging • All electrical connections covered for shipping with protective
caps
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight

4.4 SFL AND ESFL
Table 14
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design Life
Maximum Pressure and ,
Minimum/Maximum
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms sized or designed to be
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water
Depth
• Any tubulars to either withstand hydrostatic head pressures or
Tubing Cleanliness
Redundancy/Reliability
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustainable
Residual Umbilical Tension
Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load
Lifting Padeyes Design
Minimum Handling Load
through Handling Padeyes
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Summary of SFL and ESFL Requirements
The SFL/ESFL assemblies provide fluid/electrical service from
umbilical distribution points to required locations through MQC plates,
tube, and cable bundle. They are typically installed between the
umbilical termination and the subsea trees or manifolds. The
SFLs/ESFLs distribute the hydraulic, chemical supply from the
umbilical termination assembly to the trees or manifolds as required.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• All components per Project Scope of Work
• All circuits within component rated to same design pressure
and temperature as per Project Scope of Work
functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
vented and pressure balanced with special consideration for
internal corrosion
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
• All hydraulic and chemical tubing circuits SAE AS4059
compliant
• See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
• 2 x flying lead termination weight x umbilical unit weight (in air
with tubes filled) x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
• NA
• 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
• Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications for Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
• Attachment points for installation buoyancy modules designed
to withstand required load to offset between 4.5 m (15 ft) and 9 m
(30 ft) off seabed and account for any additional loads during
deployment and installation
• Attachment points for installation clump weight provided and
designed to withstand maximum installation loads
• 2 x flying lead termination weight x umbilical unit weight (in air
with tubes filled) x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
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Break Away Design • In order to limit potential umbilical snagging loads, assembly
structure breaks away at a minimum of 50% of load that could
damage subsea tree. This load not to exceed 9 t (20 kips) under
any circumstances. Following solution shall be employed:
o Termination head tubes break away from bracket and
MQC plate in order to minimize potential damage to
mating equipment
o Termination head tubing lengths staggered in length and
configured such that no more than one (1) tube subjected
to breaking loads at any given time
o Termination head tubing configuration and order of
breaking ensures that LP hydraulic tubes fail first and HP
hydraulic tubes fail last enabling orderly shut-in of well
o MQC plate connection of both inboard and outboard MQC
plates remains intact and undamaged onto mated
structure
o Termination head tubing breaks away from bracket at
design breakaway loads but withstand installation loads
Envelope (Maximum • Termination structure envelope (without protective caps) is
Dimensions) ≤ 1.5 m high x 0.6 m wide x 3.7 m long (5 ft high x 2 ft wide x 12 ft
long) including splice box and bend restrictors in order to fit onto
typical installation vessel carousel, vertical lay system, and/or
overboarding chute
Stab and/or Hinge Over • NA
Design
MQC Positions • Minimum 2.4 m (8 ft) off seafloor; MQC plates mounted for
horizontal stab/installation. Position of MQC plates consider field
layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize lead
crossings
Electrical/Fibre Optic • Minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) off seafloor; position of connectors
Connector Positions consider field layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize
lead crossings
• Electrical connectors located at each end of ESFL and
connected to FITA. Cables from umbilical section routed through
ESFL umbilical and ESFL termination head to FITA and connector
Hydraulic Couplers a) Female type poppetted and unpoppetted
b) Unpoppetted: Methanol and Annulus Vent, unless otherwise
stated in Project Scope of Work
c) No ventingcouplers used unless specifically approved by Principal
d) Poppetted: All other lines, unless stated in Project Scope of Work
e) Maximize coupler float to allow for variances in manufacturing
tolerances and aid in outboard MQC installations
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Electrical Bulkhead a) Female type pins

Connectors/Connectors
b) Voltage and amperage requirements per Project Scope of Work
c) Provide electrical conductor FITA for distribution of power and
signal cables to electrical bulkhead connectors
d) Electrical cables terminated into a dielectric oil-filled vessel and
bulkhead connector assembly. Any oil-filled vessel to include
pressure compensating mechanism allowing internal oil pressure
to adjust to equal external hydrostatic pressure without expelling or
ingesting any fluids
e) Provide electrical conductor FITA for distribution of power and
signal cables to electrical bulkhead connectors
f) Electrical bulkhead connector arrangement will minimize space
requirements, account for ROV access, flying lead lay direction,
and avoid interference with stab and hinge over operation
g) Electrical bulkhead connector must be fully recessed within outer
surface of frame to prevent damage during handling
h) Electrical bulkhead connectors to be mounted for a horizontal
stab/installation with key-way at six (6) o’clock
i) Give adequate consideration to induced currents and voltages that
may result from adjacent high voltage, high current electrical
cabling
j) Equipped with bend stiffeners at connector interface to avoid
damaging electrical cables
k) Electrical connectors make/break under full system power
Transportability • If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
Interconnection Piping • Welded construction. See (3), Subsea Distribution Hardware
Welding
• Tubing secured to eliminate damage caused by vibration while
allowing coupler float in MQC plate. Tubing clamp material either
compatible with tubing material (i.e., shall not be dissimilar metals)
or have non-metallic components (i.e., liner) in contact with tubing
Check Valves • Include check valves to prevent backflow of chemicals into
injection circuits per Project Scope of Work
• Check valves installed on downstream end (closest to tree or
manifold) but allow a minimum length of 2.4 m (8 ft) of tubing
between coupler and check valve
• Check valves in-line style, mounted at lowest point of flying
lead bracket
Tubing Size/Material/MBR • 690 bar (10 ksi) system: 16 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.625 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
• 1034 bar (15 ksi) system: 17.6 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.694 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
Minimum Distances • 63.5 mm (2.5 in) of straight tubing length between coupler and
tangent of any tubing bends, between welds, between bends and
clamps, and between bends/welds/clamps and any valve
connection
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Fitting, Adapter, & Valve • UNS 2507 super duplex steel

Material
• All wetted parts are subjected to Principal approval
Length Tolerance/Storage • +2%, -0% / 1.5 m (5 ft) / 3 m (10 ft)
MBR/Installation MBR
Installation / Initiation / a) Provide MQC plate installation and handling attachment point
Abandonment / Recovery and/or ROV handle to aid installation, recovery, and manoeuvring
Mechanism operations
b) Include MQC latch visual indicator, visible by ROV without
interference from termination head tubing
c) Allow for ROV and MQC override tooling clearance
requirements
d) Provide installation assistance points for downline and/or
temporary buoyancy modules
e) Provide single-point lift for recovery or movement of entire
assembly
f) Allow for either termination head to be connected and
disconnected at a time
Structural Analysis • Structural analysis conducted to address following load cases:
operating condition, overboarding and initiation, recovery, ROV
impact, onshore handling
• Load path passes through assembly, installation/recovery
padeye, and abandonment recovery cable in axis exactly
coinciding with centre line of umbilical
• Termination structural frame and connection plate designed to
withstand loads from unsupported lengths [6 m (20 ft) height above
mudline] in installed condition
Handling • Assembly includes lifting provisions for handling during
manufacture, loadout, and overboarding during installation
INTERFACES
Umbilical • NA
Installation • ROV installable
• Design includes buoyancy attachment points designed
oversized to aid in installation
ROV • All ROV interfaces in accordance with API Specification
17H/ISO 13628-8
• Provide installation interface through ISO 13628-8 Class 4
ROV bucket
UTH/MV UTH • Yes
HDM • Yes
EDM • Yes
SFL/ESFL • NA
HFL • NA
EFL • NA
UTAJs • NA
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Parking/Installation Frame • Yes

MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified. All materials compatible with fresh water,
seawater, CP in presence of seawater, and fluids listed in Project
Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier provides tracking details for all
materials
Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected
Washers to CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components
electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
Cathodic Protection • CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in
accordance with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic
Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
• CP design considers internal corrosion
TESTING
FAT Minimum a) Assemblies include inboard MQC test plates for flushing,
Requirements continuity testing, pressure testing, and precharging. Plates
available for onshore and offshore for pressure testing and
flushing. Test plates include live couplers, with needle valves with
plugs, and tube fittings for each line
b) Hydrotest
c) Document all testing and inspection
d) Continuity of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits to ensure
proper routing and marking
e) Flowrate verification of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits for
consistency between lines
f) Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to
assembly (except Titanium components)
g) ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
h) Verify labelling and marking
i) Verify critical assembly tolerances
j) Fluid cleanliness
k) Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier internal lifting
and hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • Per Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Pressure • Test pressure = 1.25 x DWP stated in Project Scope of Work
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Hydrotest Duration • Hold Period = 4 hours. Hold period starts after pressure and
temperature stabilization occur and equipment with pressure-
monitoring device is isolated from pressure source
Hydrotest Acceptance a) Pressure considered stabilized when rate of change is no
Criteria more than 5% of test pressure per hour or 35 bar/hr (500 psi/hr),
whichever is less
b) Temperature considered stabilized when rate of change is less
than 0.5°C/min (1°F/min)
c) Maximum of 2% unexplainable drop over test duration, decay
or increase due to temperature variation is allowable up to 5%.
Chart not trending downward at end of hold period or have signs of
visible leaks
d) Circuit pressure not to drop below required test pressure
e) Test pressure and temperature monitored and charted through
entire test duration
f) Test recording equipment shall have proof of test certification
within one (1) year and must accompany test reports
g) Test conducted indoors in dry area with dry paper underneath
test surface
h) Test fluid purged from non-poppetted tubing with nitrogen
i) Immediately cap couplers and MQC plates
MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE
Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for
identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal
• Labels are placed in position where visibility is not obstructed
by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
Packaging • All MQC plates covered for shipping with test caps. Test caps
used for shipping include needle valves with plugs
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight
o No iron contamination of tubing

4.5 HFL
Table 15
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design Life
Maximum Pressure and
Minimum/Maximum
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms sized or designed to be
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water
Depth
• Any tubulars either to withstand hydrostatic head pressures or
Tubing Cleanliness
Redundancy/Reliability
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustainable
Residual Umbilical Tension
Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load
Lifting Padeyes Design
Minimum Handling Load
through Handling Padeyes
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Summary of HFL Requirements
The HFL assemblies are typically installed between subsea trees and
manifolds or sleds. HFL assemblies are only approved for use in
water-based hydraulic fluid service downstream of a SCM, typically for
controlling pipeline sled or manifold valves. The HFL consists of a
series of thermoplastic hoses bundled and enclosed within a protective
cover, and two termination assemblies located at each end of the HFL.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• All components per Project Scope of Work
• All circuits within component rated to same design pressure
and temperature as per Project Scope of Work
functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
vented and pressure balanced with special consideration for
internal corrosion
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
• All hydraulic and chemical tubing circuits SAE AS4059
compliant
• See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
• 2 x flying lead termination weight x umbilical unit weight (in air
with tubes filled) x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
• NA
• 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
• Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications for Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
• Attachment points for installation buoyancy modules designed
to withstand required load to offset between 4.5 m (15 ft) and 9 m
(30 ft) off seabed and account for any additional loads during
deployment and installation
• Attachment points for installation clump weight provided and
designed to withstand maximum installation loads
• 2 x flying lead termination weight x umbilical unit weight (in air
with tubes filled) x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
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Break Away Design • In order to limit potential umbilical snagging loads, assembly
structure shall break away at a minimum of 50% of load that could
damage a subsea tree. This load not to exceed 9 t (20 kips) under
any circumstances. Following solution shall be:
o Termination head tubes break away from bracket and
MQC plate in order to minimize potential damage to
mating equipment
o Termination head tubing lengths staggered in length and
configured such that no more than one (1) tube is
subjected to breaking loads at any given time
o Termination head tubing configuration and order of
breaking ensures that LP hydraulic tubes fail first and HP
hydraulic tubes fail last enabling orderly shut-in of well
o MQC plate connection of both inboard and outboard MQC
plates remains intact and undamaged onto mated
structure
o Termination head tubing breaks away from bracket at
design breakaway loads but withstand installation loads
Envelope (Maximum • Per Project Scope of Work
Dimensions)
Stab and/or Hinge Over • NA
Design
MQC Positions • Minimum 2.4 m (8 ft) off seafloor; MQC plates mounted for
horizontal stab/installation. Position of MQC plates consider field
layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize lead
crossings
Electrical/Fibre Optic • NA
Connector Positions
Hydraulic Couplers • Female type poppetted unless otherwise stated in Project
Scope of Work
• Maximize coupler float to allow for variances in manufacturing
tolerances and aid in outboard MQC installation
• No ventingcouplers used unless specifically approved by
Principal
Electrical Bulkhead • NA
Connectors/Connectors
Transportability • If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
Interconnection Piping • Welded construction. See (3), Subsea Distribution Hardware
Welding
• Hydraulic hoses and termination head tubing designed from a
suitable, crevice corrosion resistant material such as super duplex
or 316 stainless steel
• Material or welds not subject to cracking in seawater in
presence of CP
• Hose bundle enclosed in a protective sheath to prevent
abrasion or snagging during handling and installation

Check Valves
Tubing Size/Material/MBR
Minimum Distances
Fitting, Adapter, & Valve
Material
Length Tolerance/Storage
MBR/Installation MBR
Installation / Initiation /
Abandonment / Recovery
Mechanism
Structural Analysis
Handling
Umbilical
Installation
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• NA
• Hose size as per Project Scope of Work
• 63.5 mm (2.5 in) of straight tubing length between coupler and
tangent of any tubing bends, between welds, between bends and
clamps, and between bends/welds/clamps and any valve
connection
a) UNS 2507 super duplex steel
b) Fittings between hoses and tubing on bulkhead plate to be of
bulkhead style for secure fastening to plate
c) A strain relief device to be used at each end of hose bundle to
eliminate tensile strain on hose end fittings
d) Tube fittings to be 316 stainless steel with 37° flare
e) All wetted parts are subject to Principal approval
• +2%, -0% / 0.6 m (2 ft) / 0.9 m (3 ft)
a) Provide MQC plate installation and handling attachment point
and/or ROV handle to aid installation, recovery, and manoeuvring
operations
b) Include MQC latch visual indicator, visible by ROV without
interference from termination head tubing
c) Allow for ROV and MQC override tooling clearance
requirements
d) Provide installation assistance points for downline and/or
temporary buoyancy modules
e) Provide a single-point lift for recovery or movement of entire
assembly
f) Design allows for either termination head to be connected and
disconnected at a time
• Structural analysis conducted to address following load cases:
operating condition, overboarding and initiation, recovery, ROV
impact, onshore handling
• Load path for installation or recovery load passes through
assembly, installation/recovery padeye, and abandonment
recovery cable in axis exactly coinciding with centre line of
umbilical
• Termination structural frame and connection plate designed to
withstand loads from unsupported lengths[ 6 m (20 ft) height above
mudline] in installed condition
• Assembly includes lifting provisions for handling during
manufacture, loadout, and overboarding during installation
INTERFACES
• NA
• ROV installable
• Design includes buoyancy attachment points designed
oversized to aid in installation
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ROV • All ROV interfaces in assurance with API Specification

17H/ISO 13628-8
• Provide installation interface through ISO 13628-8 Class 4
ROV bucket
UTH/MV UTH • NA
HDM • NA
EDM • NA
SFL/ESFL • NA
HFL • NA
EFL • NA
UTAJs • NA
Parking/Installation Frame • Yes
MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified. All materials compatible with fresh water,
seawater, CP in presence of seawater, and fluids listed in Project
Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier provides tracking details for all
materials
Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected
Washers to CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components
electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
Cathodic Protection • CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in
accordance with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic
Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
• CP design considers internal corrosion
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TESTING
FAT Minimum • Assemblies include inboard MQC test plates for flushing,
Requirements continuity testing, pressure testing, and precharging. Plates
available for onshore and offshore for pressure testing and
flushing. Test plates include live couplers, with needle valves with
plugs, and tube fittings for each line
• Hydrotest
• Document all testing and inspection
• Continuity of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits to ensure
proper routing and marking
• Flowrate verification of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits for
consistency between lines
• Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to
assembly per Project Scope of Work (except Titanium
components)
• ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
• Verify labelling and marking
• Verify critical assembly tolerances
• Fluid cleanliness
• Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier internal lifting
and hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • Per Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Pressure • Test pressure = 1.25 x DWP stated Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Duration • Hold Period = 4 hours. Hold period starts after pressure and
temperature stabilization occur and equipment with pressure-
monitoring device has been isolated from pressure source
Hydrotest Acceptance • Pressure considered stabilized when rate of change is no
Criteria more than 5% of test pressure per hour or 35 bar/hr (500 psi/hr),
whichever is less
• Temperature considered stabilized when rate of change is less
than 0.5°C/min (1°F/min)
• Maximum of 2% unexplainable drop over test duration, decay
or increase due to temperature variation is allowable up to 5%.
Chart shall not be trending downward at end of hold period or have
signs of visible leaks
• Circuit pressure not to drop below required test pressure
• Test pressure and temperature monitored and charted through
entire test duration
• Test recording equipment shall have proof of test certification
within one (1) year and must accompany test reports
Test conducted indoors in dry area and with dry paper underneath test
surface
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MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for
identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal Labels are placed in position where visibility
is not obstructed by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
Packaging • All MQC plates covered for shipping with test caps. Test caps
used for shipping include needle valves with plugs
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight
o No iron contamination of tubing
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4.6 EFL
Table 16 Summary of EFL Requirements
GENERAL DESCRIPTION An EFL is used to distribute electrical power and communication
signals from the EDM or UTH to subsea electronic devices located on
subsea tree’s or manifold’s.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Design Life • All components per Project Scope of Work
Maximum Pressure and • All circuits within component rated to same design
Maximum/Minimum temperature as per Project Scope of Work
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms to be sized or designed to
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water be functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
Depth
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
• Electrical cables in pressure-balanced oil-filled hoses
• Electrical junctions for multi-leg designs in an oil-filled vessel.
Oil-filled vessel includes a pressure compensating mechanism
allowing internal oil pressure to adjust to equal external hydrostatic
pressure without expelling or ingesting any fluids
Tubing Cleanliness • NA
Redundancy/Reliability See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
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Load Capability (Design Forces)

Minimum Installation • Continuous electrical hose length between connectors. No
Initiation / Abandonment / splices allowed for hose unless EFL length as specified per Project
Recovery Load Through Scope of Work is beyond manufacturer/supplier’s capabilities
Single Point Lift Padeye without a splice. If splice is required within hose assembly, design
tensile load of splice to be equal to or greater than breaking
strength of hose
• EFL connector terminations to hose designed for tensile loads
equal to or greater than hose breaking strength
• Tensile/radial loads during installation and operation not to
alter electrical characteristics. Electrical cores to have sufficient
over-length to take into account hose stretch
• Hose
a) Outer jacket material: NBR/PVC
b) Radial reinforcement: Polyester
c) Insulation: Hypalon
d) Axial reinforcement: Kevlar
e) Inner liner/tube: non-conductive Nitrile
f) Be able to withstand maximum axial load of 0.27 t (600 lbf)
g) Maximum axial stretch of 3% at 0.27 t (600 lbf)
h) Design to be of an oil-filled, pressure-compensated type
containing Dow Corning DC200-100CS or equivalent
i) Pre-charged in order to maintain positive internal pressure
of 1.38 bar ± 0.34 bar (20 psi ± 5 psi) under all conditions
of storage, transportation, and pre-installation preparation
at surface
j) Be able to withstand environmental extremes experienced
during shipping, storage, and deployment
k) Be able to withstand stresses and strains experienced
during subsea handling and installation by ROV
l) Resistant to decompression damage when recovered
m) Transmission of tensile stress to internal electrical cables
not allowed
n) Outside markings for sustainable voltage and current
ratings. Embossed printing is not permitted
Minimum Sustainable • NA
Residual Umbilical Tension
Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load • 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
Lifting Padeyes Design • NA
Minimum Handling Load • Tensile/radials loads during installation and operation not to
through Handling Padeyes alter electrical characteristics. Electrical cores have sufficient over-
length to take into account tubing stretch
Break Away Design • NA

Envelope (Maximum
Dimensions)
Stab and/or Hinge Over
Design
MQC Positions
Electrical/Fibre Optic
Connector Positions
Hydraulic Couplers
Electrical Bulkhead
Connectors/Connectors
Transportability
Interconnection Piping
Check Valves
Tubing Size/Material/MBR
Minimum Distances
Fitting, Adapter, & Valve
Material
Length Tolerance / Storage •
MBR / Installation MBR
Installation / Initiation /
Abandonment / Recovery
Mechanism
Structural Analysis
Handling
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• NA
• NA
• NA
• Minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) off seafloor; position of connectors
consider field layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize
lead crossings
• NA
a) EDM to Tree – Male to Female type pins
b) UTH to UTH or Tree – Female to Female type pins
c) Electrical cables terminated into dielectric oil-filled vessel and
bulkhead connector assembly. Any oil-filled vessel to include
pressure compensating mechanism allowing internal oil pressure
to adjust to equal external hydrostatic pressure without expelling or
ingesting any fluids
d) Electrical contact between two (2) electrical connector halves
completed in insulating fluid environment
e) Equipped with bend stiffeners at connector interface to avoid
damaging electrical cables
f) Electrical connectors able to make/break under full system power
g) All electrical cables manufactured of Raychem 44A0221-16-9/9
(16 AWG twisted wire, 1,000 V)
h) Electrical wire to be continuous length between connectors. No
splices used for conductors
i) Dual sealing barriers between seawater and electrical conductors
• If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
• NA
• NA
• NA
• NA
• NA
+2% / -0% / 152 mm (6 in) / 305 mm (12 in)
• Design allows for either termination head to be connected and
disconnected at a time
• NA
• NA
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INTERFACES
Umbilical • NA
Installation • ROV installable
ROV • All ROV interfaces in accordance with API Specification
17 H/ISO 13628-8
• Provide installation interface through a ISO 13628-8
Class 4 ROV bucket
UTH/MV UTH • Yes
HDM • NA
EDM • Yes
SFL/ESFL • NA
HFL • NA
EFL • NA
UTAJs • NA
Parking/Installation Frame • Yes
MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified. All materials compatible with fresh water,
seawater, CP in presence of seawater, and fluids listed in Project
Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier provides tracking details for all
materials
Fasteners and Serrated • NA
Washers
Coating • NA
Cathodic Protection • NA
TESTING
FAT Minimum • Document all testing and inspection
Requirements
• Continuity of all electrical circuits to ensure proper routing and
marking
• Verify labelling and marking
• Verify critical assembly tolerances
Hydrotest Fluid • NA
Hydrotest Pressure • NA
Hydrotest Duration • NA
Hydrotest Acceptance • NA
Criteria
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MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

Marking • Clearly legibally labelled for identification
• Suitable for the environment
• Labels are placed in position where visibility is not obstructed
by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
• Flying lead labelled on ROV handle with a designation per
Project Scope of Work. Identification must be visible after
installation. Labelling will withstand loading and abrasion from
ROV manipulator
• Approved by Principal
Packaging • On wooden spool enclosed in crate
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight

4.7 UTAJ
Table 17
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design Life
Maximum Pressure and
Minimum / Maximum
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms sized or designed to be
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water
Depth
• Any tubulars to either withstand hydrostatic head pressures or
Tubing Cleanliness
Redundancy/Reliability
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustainable
Residual Umbilical Tension
Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load
Lifting Padeyes Design
Minimum Handling Load
though Handling Padeye
Break Away Design
Envelope (Maximum
Dimensions)
Stab and/or Hinge Over
Design
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Summary of UTAJ Requirements
The UTAJ is designed to provide a flow path for hydraulic power and
chemical injection from the UTH to the HDM. The number of umbilical
functions to connect determines the number necessary, but typically
two UTAJs are used on each UTH, allowing for redundant hydraulic
and chemical flow paths.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• All components per Project Scope of Work
• All circuits within component rated to same design pressure
and temperature as per Project Scope of Work
functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
vented and pressure balanced with special consideration for
internal corrosion
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
• All hydraulic and chemical tubing circuits SAE AS4059
compliant
• See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
• Consider weight of assembly
• NA
• 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
• Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications for Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
• Attachment points for installation buoyancy modules designed
to withstand required load to offset between 4.5 m (15 ft) and 9 m
(30 ft) off seabed and account for any additional loads during
deployment and installation
• Consider weight of assembly
• NA
• NA
• NA
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MQC Positions • Minimum 2.4 m (8 ft) off seafloor; MQC plates mounted for
horizontal stab/installation. Position of MQC plates consider field
layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize lead
crossings
Electrical/Fibre Optic • NA
Connector Positions
Hydraulic Couplers a) Female type poppetted and unpoppetted
b) Unpoppetted: Methanol and Annulus Vent, unless otherwise
stated in Project Scope of Work.
c) No ventingcouplers used unless specifically approved by
Principal
d) Poppetted: All other lines, unless stated in Project Scope of
Work
e) Maximize coupler float to allow for variances in manufacturing
tolerances and aid in outboard MQC installations
Electrical Bulkhead • NA
Connectors/Connectors
Transportability • If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
Interconnection Piping • Welded construction. See (3), Subsea Distribution Hardware
Welding
• Tubing secured to eliminate damage caused by vibration while
allowing coupler float in MQC plate. Tubing clamp material either
compatible with tubing material (i.e., shall not be dissimilar metals)
or have non-metallic components (i.e., liner) in contact with tubing
Check Valves • NA
Tubing Size/Material/MBR • 690 bar (10 ksi) system: 16 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.625 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
• 1034 bar (15 ksi) system: 17.6 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.694 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
Minimum Distances • 63.5 mm (2.5 in) of straight tubing length between coupler and
tangent of any tubing bends, between welds, between bends and
clamps, and between bends/welds/clamps and any valve
connection
Fitting, Adapter, & Valve • UNS 2507 super duplex steel
Material
• All wetted parts are subject to Principal approval
Length Tolerance/Storage • NA
MBR/Installation MBR
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Installation / Initiation / a) Provide MQC plate installation and handling attachment point
Abandonment / Recovery and/or ROV handle to aid installation, recovery, and manoeuvring
Mechanism operations
b) Include MQC latch visual indicator, visible by ROV without
interference from termination head tubing
c) Allow for ROV and MQC override tooling clearance
requirements
d) Provide installation assistance points for downline and/or
temporary buoyancy modules
e) Provide a single-point lift for recovery or movement of entire
assembly
f) Allow for either termination head to be connected and
disconnected at a time
g) Jumper tubing shaped in a manner to increase structural
flexibility such that ROV may install jumper without special tooling
Structural Analysis • Structural analysis conducted to address following load cases:
operating condition, overboarding, recovery, ROV impact, onshore
handling
Handling • Assembly includes lifting provisions for handling during
manufacture, loadout, and overboarding during installation
INTERFACES
Umbilical • NA
Installation • ROV installable
• Design includes buoyancy attachment points designed
oversized to aid in installation
ROV • All ROV interfaces accordance with API Specification
17H/ISO 13628-8
• Provide installation interface through ISO 13628-8 Class 4
ROV bucket
UTH/MV UTH • Yes
HDM • Yes
EDM • NA
SFL/ESFL • NA
HFL • NA
EFL • NA
UTAJs • NA
Parking/Installation Frame • Yes
MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified. All materials compatible with fresh water,
seawater, CP in presence of seawater, and fluids listed in Project
Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier provides tracking details for all
materials
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Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected
Washers to CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components
electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
Cathodic Protection • CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in
accordance with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic
Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
TESTING
FAT Minimum a) Assemblies include inboard MQC test plates for flushing,
Requirements continuity testing, pressure testing, and precharging. Plates
available for onshore and offshore for pressure testing and
flushing. Test plates include live couplers, with needle valves with
plugs, and tube fittings for each line
b) Hydrotest
c) Document all testing and inspection
d) Continuity of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits to ensure
proper routing and marking
e) Flowrate verification of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits for
consistency between lines
f) Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to
assembly (except Titanium components)
g) ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
h) Verify labelling and marking
i) Verify critical assembly tolerances
j) Fluid cleanliness
k) Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier internal lifting
and hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • Per Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Pressure • Test pressure = 1.25 x DWP stated in Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Duration • Hold Period = 1 hour. Hold period starts after pressure and
temperature stabilization occurs and equipment with pressure-
monitoring device has been isolated from pressure source
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Hydrotest Acceptance a) Pressure considered stabilized when rate of change is no

Criteria more than 5% of test pressure per hour or 35 bar/hr (500 psi/hr),
whichever is less
b) Temperature considered stabilized when rate of change is less
than 0.5 °C/min (1°F/min)
c) Maximum of 2% unexplainable drop over test duration, decay
or increase due to temperature variation is allowable up to 5%.
Chart not trending downward at end of hold period or have signs of
visible leaks
d) Circuit pressure not to drop below required test pressure
e) Test pressure and temperature monitored and charted through
entire test duration
f) Test recording equipment shall have proof of test certification
within one (1) year and must accompany test reports
g) Test conducted indoors in dry area with dry paper underneath
test surface
h) Test fluid purged from non-poppetted tubing with nitrogen
i) Immediately cap couplers and MQC plates
MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE
Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for
identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal Labels are placed in position where visibility
is not obstructed by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
Packaging • All MQC plates covered for shipping with test caps. Test caps
used for shipping include needle valves with plugs
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight
o No iron contamination of tubing

4.8 PF AND IA
Table 18
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design Life
Maximum Pressure and
Minimum/Maximum
Temperature
Maximum External • All mechanical structures and forms sized or designed to be
Hydrostatic Pressure/Water
Depth
• Any tubulars to either withstand hydrostatic head pressures or
Tubing Cleanliness
Redundancy/Reliability
Load Capability (Design Forces)
Minimum Installation
Initiation / Abandonment /
Recovery Load Through
Single Point Lift Padeye
Minimum Sustainable
Residual Umbilical Tension
Load
Minimum ROV Impact Load
Lifting Padeyes Design
Minimum Handling Load
through Handling Padeyes
Envelope (Maximum
Dimensions)
Stab and/or Hinge Over
Design
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Summary of PF and IA Requirements
A PF is primarily used for temporary storage of flying lead termination
heads, such as an EFL or SFL, during an intervention or installation
program. PFs may have additional uses during commissioning and
testing activities but require MQC or electrical connectors to be
configured for the intended purpose.
The distribution hardware IA, including UTAJ installation frame buoys,
clump weights, and rigging are equipment necessary for the
installation of UTAJs and flying leads.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• All components per Project Scope of Work
• All circuits within component rated to same design pressure
and temperature as per Project Scope of Work
functional without distortion due to external hydrostatic pressure
vented and pressure balanced with special consideration for
internal corrosion
• Maximum external hydrostatic pressure/water depth as per
Project Scope of Work
• All hydraulic and chemical tubing circuits SAE AS4059
compliant
• See (2), Subsea Distribution Logic Design
• Assembly weight x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
• NA
• 0.45 t (1 kip) from any direction
• Manufacturer/Supplier to submit internal lifting and hoisting
specifications for Principal’s review and approval
• Allows for ROV hooks and shackles
• Assembly weight x 1.3 (DAF) x 1.25 (SF)
• Designed to overall dimensions allowing for ground
transportation from fabrication facility to final destination
• NA
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MQC Positions • Minimum 2.4 m (8 ft) off seafloor; MQC plates mounted for
horizontal stab/installation. Position of MQC plates consider field
layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize lead
crossings
• PF to provide a minimum of four (4) MQC parking positions
• UTAJ deployment frame designed for installation of two (2)
UTAJ assemblies on frame at the same time
Electrical/Fibre Optic • Minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) off seafloor; position of connectors
Connector Positions consider field layout for direction of flying leads to prevent/minimize
lead crossings
• PF provide minimum of four (4) EFL parking positions
Hydraulic Couplers a) Female type poppetted and unpoppetted
b) Unpoppetted: Methanol and Annulus Vent, unless otherwise
stated in Project Scope of Work.
c) No ventingcouplers used unless specifically approved by Principal
d) Poppetted: All other lines, unless stated in Project Scope of Work
e) Maximize coupler float to allow for variances in manufacturing
tolerances and aid in outboard MQC installations
Electrical Bulkhead • NA
Connectors/Connectors
Transportability • If transported by road, structure size and configuration allows
shipment without special permits, considering all local and/or
international transportation restrictions
Interconnection Piping • Welded construction. See (3), Subsea Distribution Hardware
Welding. Socket welding allowed only on outboard MQC logic
caps and pressure caps
Tubing Size/Material/MBR • 690 bar (10 ksi) system: 16 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.625 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
• 1034 bar (15 ksi) system: 17.6 mm OD x 12.7 mm ID (0.694 in
OD x 0.500 in ID) / UNS 2507 super duplex steel/63.5 mm (2.5 in)
Minimum Distances • 63.5 mm (2.5 in) of straight tubing length between coupler and
tangent of any tubing bends, between welds, between bends and
clamps, and between bends/welds/clamps and any valve
connection
Fitting, Adapter, & Valve • UNS 2507 super duplex steel
Material
• All wetted parts are subject to Principal approval
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Installation / Initiation / a) UTAJ deployment kit components designed to interface with

Abandonment / Recovery UTAJ deployment frame and UTA MM through downline and ROV
Mechanism assistance for manoeuvring, securing, and installation
b) Spreader bar used for handling of UTAJs with attachment
points through short slings at each MQC plate. Spreader bar with
slings provided for each UTAJ
c) “T-bar” to be provided for supporting and positioning of UTAJ
during installation to mating assemblies
d) “T-bar” to be test fitted on each relative UTA-MM to verify
height of UTAJ with respect to MQCs
e) Buoyancy modules:
i. Of proven designs and components
ii. Sized appropriately to aid in installation of system components
iii. Consists of rectangular syntactic foam core, with vertical
eyebolts and structural support plates and ability to add
incremental flotation
iv. Stackable for purposes of minimizing deck space required for
storage, and provided with a storage support frame if
necessary for securing modules for offshore conditions
v. Contain dual slings with ROV hooks on free end and Crosby G-
209 shackles attaching each sling to buoyancy module.
One (1) sling to consist of 1.2 m (4 ft) long wire rope eye
spliced assembly, utilized for recovery of buoyancy
modules. Other sling to consist of 4.6 m (15 ft) long eye
spliced, polypropylene sling, utilized for attachment of
buoyancy module to component being installed
f) Clump weights
i. Of proven designs and components
ii. Sized appropriately to aid in installation of system components to
maintain assemblies plumb during installation and in
subsurface water currents
iii. Shall more than offset effect of buoyancy modules if used
iv. Not strain flying lead or cause permanent deformation of any
component
v. Includes 15.25 m (50 ft) long, 12.7 mm (0.5 in) IWRC eye spliced
sling. Sling assembly attached using Crosby G-209 shackle
on clump weight end, and ROV hook on component end lift
point. 3 m (10 ft) sling with small buoy also connected to
clump weight with Crosby G-209 shackle in order to
suspend rigging out of mud line
 
Structural Analysis • Structural analysis conducted to address following load cases:
operating condition, overboarding, recovery, ROV impact, onshore
handling
Handling • Assemblies include single-point lift provisions for handling
during manufacture, loadout, and overboarding during installation
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INTERFACES
Umbilical • NA
Installation • ROV installable
ROV • ROV grab rails shall be provided to aid ROV operations
• Grab rails on structure shall be removable to avoid damage
during pre-installation activities
• All ROV interfaces shall be according to Project Specifications
(API Specification 17H/ISO 13628-8)
UTH/MV UTH • NA
HDM • NA
EDM • NA
SFL/ESFL • Yes
HFL • Yes
EFL • Yes
UTAJs • Yes
Parking/Installation Frame • NA
MATERIALS AND FABRICATION
Material Selection • Equipment constructed from materials suitable for marine duty
over lifetime specified. All materials compatible with fresh water,
seawater, CP in presence of seawater, and fluids listed in Project
Scope of Work
Material Tracking • Manufacturer/Supplier provides tracking details for all
materials
Fasteners and Serrated • 316 stainless steel per ISO 3506-1. Fasteners not connected
Washers to CP system must be Ti 6Al-4V Ru Grade 29 titanium or other
Principal approved self-protecting alloy. Titanium components shall
be electrically isolated from CP system
Coating • Coating designed, qualified, and applied in accordance with
DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP, Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components
and Marine Equipment
Cathodic Protection • CP designed, qualified, manufactured and installed in accordance
with DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of Cathotic Protection Systems
for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• ROV accessible electrical continuity test points provided to allow
subsea testing of CP system per DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP, Design of
Cathotic Protection Systems for Deepwater Pipeline Components
• Provide CP for all components and ensure CP continuity and
protection over design life per Project Scope of Work
• CP design considers internal corrosion
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TESTING
FAT Minimum a) Document all testing and inspection
Requirements
b) Hydrotest
c) Continuity of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits to ensure
proper routing and marking
d) Flowrate verification of all hydraulic and/or chemical circuits for
consistency between lines
e) Electrical/anode continuity of all metallic components to
assembly (except Titanium components)
f) ROV shackle and ROV hook fit test performed on installation
padeyes; shackle fit test performed on handling padeyes
g) Verify labelling and marking
h) Verify critical assembly tolerances
i) Weight measurement
j) Interchangeability test for critical assemblies: electrical
connectors, MQC plates, installation tooling, and subassemblies
k) Fluid cleanliness
l) Centre of gravity verification against calculated values
m) Pull test on padeyes per Manufacturer/Supplier internal lifting
and hoisting specifications
Hydrotest Fluid • Per Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest • Test pressure = 1.25 x DWP in Project Scope of Work
Hydrotest Duration • Hold Period = 1 hour. Hold period starts after pressure and
temperature stabilization occur and equipment with pressure-
monitoring device is isolated from pressure source
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Hydrotest Acceptance a) Pressure considered stabilized when rate of change is no

Criteria more than 5% of test pressure per hour or 35 bar/hr (500 psi/hr),
whichever is less
b) Temperature considered stabilized when rate of change is less
than 0.5°C/min (1°F/min)
c) Maximum of 2% unexplainable drop over test duration decay
or increase due to temperature variation is allowable up to 5%,
chart not trending downward at end of hold period or have signs of
visible leaks
d) Circuit pressure not to drop below required test pressure
e) Test pressure and temperature monitored and charted through
entire test duration
f) Test recording equipment shall have proof of test certification
within one (1) year and must accompany test reports
g) Test be conducted indoors in dry area with dry paper
underneath test surface
h) Test fluid purged from non-poppetted tubing with nitrogen
i) Immediately cap couplers and MQC plates

MARKING, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

Marking • Bulkhead connectors and MQC plates clearly labelled for
identification with legibal markings suitable for the environment and
approved by Principal Labels are placed in position where visibility
is not obstructed by components
• Label text distinguishes each item with unique designation
Packaging • MQC plate positions covered for shipping with logic caps, test
caps, pressure caps, or commissioning caps as applicable. Test
caps used for shipping include needle valves with plugs
Storage • Equipment stored in covered dry storage area to ensure:
o No impact/damage from adjacent or overhead operations
o No degradation from excessive exposure to elements or
sunlight
o No iron contamination of tubing

4.9 HYDRAULIC COUPLERS

4.9.1 Design
All designs shall be submitted to Principal for approval.

4.9.2 Vendors
• The approved vendors list for hydraulic couplers are as per the Project Scope of
Work.
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4.10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

4.10.1 Design
All designs shall be submitted to Principal for approval.

4.10.2 Vendors
• The approved vendors list for electrical connectors are as per the Project Scope of
Work.

4.11 BALL, CHECK, AND BACK PRESSURE VALVES

4.11.1 Design
All designs shall be submitted to Principal for approval.

4.11.2 Vendors
The approved vendors list for valves are as per the Project Scope of Work.
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5. FIGURES

Figure 1 Subsea System Hardware Distribution Block Diagram

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6. REFERENCES

In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.

SHELL STANDARDS

Painting of Offshore-Pipeline Components and Marine DEP 30.48.00.32-DWP

Equipment
Seamless Super Duplex Tubing Manufacturing DEP 37.80.02.31-Gen.
Specification for Umbilicals and Subsea distribution
Hardware
Design of Cathodic Protection Systems for Deepwater DEP 37.81.40.11-EPP
Pipeline Components
AMERICAN STANDARDS

Petroleum and natural gas industries - Design and API 17H

operation of subsea production systems - Part 8: ROV
interfaces on subsea production systems
Issued by:
American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-4070
USA

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Section V:

Nondestructive Examination
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Section VIII
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code; Section IX:
Welding and Brazing Qualifications
Issued by:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990
USA

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical ASTM A370

Testing of Steel Products
Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination ASTM E165-02

Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive ASTM E543-04

Testing
Standard Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by ASTM E562
Systematic Manual Point Count
Standard Test Method for Radiographic Examination of ASTM E1032-01
Weldments
Standard Test Method for Pitting & Crevice Corrosion ASTM G48-03, A
Resistance of Stainless Steels
Standard Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental ASTM 923
Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless
Steels
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Issued by:
American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
USA
Aerospace Fluid Power - Cleanliness Classification for Hydraulic SAE AS4059
Fluids
Issued by:
SAE World Headquarters
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
USA

BRITISH STANDARDS
Power Cables and Auxiliary Cables 600/1000 V BS 5467
Issued by:
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 4AL
United Kingdom

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Mechanical Properties of Corrosion-resistant Stainless-steel ISO 3506-1
Fasteners -- Part 1: Bolts, Screws, and Studs
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Design and operation of ISO 13628-8
subsea production systems - Part 8: ROV interfaces on subsea
production systems
Issued by:
International Organization for Standardization
1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse,
Chase postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland