The objectives of this work are to evaluate current practices in viscosity measurements, correlations, and models of heavy, viscous oil, to include experimental validation of...
The objective of the project is to conduct an experimental and computational study of the mixing and displacement phenomena that take place during hydrate inhibition of jumper...
Hydrates continue as the most important flow assurance problem; an order of magnitude larger than waxes/asphaltenes. The project objectives are to: (1) modify the current...
The objectives of this project was to (1) Deliver a benchmark stimulated seismic dataset that will be used by industry and academic research institutes to investigate improved...
An industry accepted and participatory study to provide understanding of those aspects of deepwater drilling systems in which human error can lead to failure to meet system...
The objectives of the project are to double the electrical conductivity of carbon nanotube - copper composites utilizing the new Acoustic Flow Cytometry and/or Acoustically...
The objective of the project is to facilitate the development of ultra-deepwater resources by developing techniques to assess the connectivity characteristics of deepwater...
A lack of data and models for corrosion, scale and stress cracking at the extreme temperatures and pressures encountered in ultra-deepwater reservoirs increased the economic and...
The project will contribute to the evolution of geophysical imaging technology by providing a realistic benchmark geological model containing multiple geophysical attributes...
The project goal is to design an electrical power transmission and distribution (T&D) system that will enable subsea oil and gas production for a deepwater field development...
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are becoming more capable and reliable. Implementation of AUV-based IRM in ultra-deepwater fields will provide game-changing improvements...
To understand the behavior of hydrate formation and transport in subsea jumper configuration during well restart events. This improved understanding will promote development of...
The objective of this project is to develop, qualify, and field-deploy flexible fiber reinforced pipe (FFRP) for ultra-deepwater applications in the Gulf of Mexico. FFRP is...
Pursue development of ROV-based and/or AUV-based acoustic metrology and inspection sensor capabilities for underwater structures such as pipelines, risers, platforms, and...
The objectives of this project was as follows: (1) Conduct close-in, high resolution structural inspection from an AUV. (2) Generate 3D models of subsea structures such as...
The primary objective is to provide sufficient knowledge to proceed immediately with the final engineering and contracting process to make the HiLoad DP concept available to GOM...
The primary objective of this project is to provide the basis for detailed design of a cost‐effective deepwater Coil Tubing (CT) system for downhole work in deep water Gulf of...
The purpose of this program was to develop a unique conductor for use in subsea umbilicals and power transmission. As offshore developments move into deeper water and have...
The goal of the project was to develop suitable correlations to calculate the pressure drop in vertical gas wells with foam flow. Available data from vendors and field...