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Optimus Structural Capabilities Accommodation Projects

2012

Structural Capabilities

The Structural Team   3 x Principal Engineers (30+ Years)   1 x Principal Analyst (10+ Years)   2 x Senior Engineers (10+ Years)   2 x Senior Designers (10+ Years)   2 x Graduate Engineers (2011 start)

Accommodation Projects

  Over 25 accommodation projects in 3 years   Producing a range of solutions

  Single Lift Modules (>50 t lift weight )   Modular Structures (Multiple modules 10 -50t)   Piece Small Structures (Multiple sections < 2t)

  Concept design and option development   Offshore surveys and full detail design   Assessment of existing structure   Report suitable for Client & IVB approval

Clients

Fabricators   CPS   Rigfit   Consafe   Aiken Group   OEG

Design Contractors

  WGPSN

Operators •   Apache •   Talisman •   ENSCO •   Workfox

Structural Software

Analysis Packages   STAAD Pro analysis and design code checks   STAAD Offshore analysis for environmental and transport   Abaqus finite element analysis of local details

Design Packages   Multisteel 3D and 2D draughting package

Flexibility   Different packages can be used to suit client requirements

Single Lift Modules

  Weight ranging from 50 – 2000 tonnes

  Designed as :   Traditional frame structure   Assembled from sub-modules

  Designed to comply with HLV requirements   Design of installation scheme

Previous Projects 1

Single Lift Modules Talisman Auk LQ Module – Lift Weight of 1400 tonnes Optimus provided global analysis, local design & site

support

Previous Projects 2

Single Lift Modules Ensco 71 Living Quarters Upgrade – Lift Weight of 250

tonnes Global analysis Local Design 3D Modelling

Modular Buildings

  Single modules or combination of modules to form single larger building

  Applicable Design Standards   US, UK or Eurocode Steel Codes   DNV Offshore Standards   Warranty Guidelines - Noble Denton, LOC, Lloyds   HLV Contractor Standard Criteria

  Variety of uses – living quarters, equipment rooms, workshop

  Accident scenarios - fire and blast design   Design for installation by HLV or platform crane

Previous Projects 3

Modular Buildings Ensco 72 LQ Upgrade – 10 Modules 250 tonnes extension to existing block Module design verification for in-place condition Design of support grillages and secondary structures

Previous Projects 4

Modular Buildings Montrose ALQ Concept Study -   200 tonne in-place weight -   15 modules -   5 levels -   Blast of 0.4 barg -   Bolted connections -   Existing structure

Previous Projects 5

Modular Buildings Forties Echo Medic’s Module Single module – Structural Weight = 14.5 tonnes Platform crane installation

Piece Small Structures

  Platform Layouts can often present restrictions   Weight   Geometry   Access

  Innovative solutions are required   Brownfield modifications   Installation studies

  Piece Small modular solutions can allow seemingly inaccessible areas to be utilised

  Bolted connections designed for in-place conditions   Seal plates to provide gas-tight integrity

Previous Project 6

Piece Small Structures Forties Echo Corridor Module Detail design of 56 panel module 22m x 3.2m x 3.55m high Bolted connections Welded seal plates

Previous Project 7

Piece Small Structures Forties Charlie Gym Module Detail design of 28-panel module for in-place condition Strengthening of existing steelwork Site support

Opportunities

  Concept and FEED Studies   Consultancy services to design contractors for

independent design verification   Consultancy services to operators for small to

medium scale upgrades and modifications   Cooperation with fabricator for large scale

projects