Advanced Technologies

High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS)

High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems is a new technology to the Gulf of Mexico and Stress Subsea is committed to facilitating its use in the region. As with all new technologies, installing HIPPS in the Gulf will require both technology development and interface coordination with regulatory authorities. Stress Subsea has acted as technical consultant and interface manager on recent HIPPS technology studies. In addition, Stress Subsea is actively involved in the development of recommended practices through its membership in the API 17O committee.

Stress Subsea is uniquely positioned to advance new technologies related to subsea systems. The organization consists of senior personnel in both subsea equipment and pipeline disciplines. Through its affiliation with Stress Engineering, significant riser and floating system capabilities further support the overall technical muscle that Stress Subsea can bring to bear on a project. Last, but certainly not least, the industry leading analysis and test capabilities of Stress Engineering, and its division, Mohr Engineering, provide rapid feedback on design performance that is essential to timely development and installation of new technologies.

Stress Subsea scope of activities has included:

    Identification of technical gaps to existing technology
    Research into prior systems installed in North Sea
    Development of concept alternatives
    Development of a Level of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Safety          Integrity Level (SIL) assessment
    Analysis of critical functional performance of various design          alternatives
    Identification of risks - HAZID / HAZOP
    Cost-benefit analysis of technical alternatives
    Assessment project schedule risks