Subsea Control Systems
Controlling and safely keeping assets deep underwater with Subsea Control Modules.
The oil and gas market is continually facing challenges to reduce cost for both production and intervention subsea control systems.
Solutions from Proeon build on our experience in developing subsea control equipment. Proeon has developed a range of cost-effective hardware and software tools to provide comprehensive testing, upgrades and deployment of the key components of subsea production and intervention equipment.
Pic 1 - Engineers working on SCM
Pic 2 - Inside the SCM
One of our recent solutions is a High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS). This system takes into consideration the harsh environment and client demands for safety and availability to provide, a SIL 2 capable Subsea Control Module (SCM). The module, a pressure balanced environmental enclosure, houses the Subsea Electrical Module (SEM), hydraulics and diver mateable electrical and hydraulic connectors. This system is capable of interfacing with the client’s existing installed ageing subsea infrastructure and communications systems. The SCM communicates via a surface mounted communications gateway and safety interface which provides connectivity to the platform control and safety systems.
The SCM is designed to operate in subsea conditions at a depth of 120m, whilst providing protection of the wellhead flowlines, using API 17F and ISO 13628-6 qualified safety controllers. The design package is specifically tailored to allow installation within the physical limitations of the existing subsea structure.
One of the company’s core values is Excellence and we include Innovation within this value.
Due to Proeon’s reputation for engineering excellence we were contracted to complete significant R&D work resulting in the provision of a number of Subsea Electrical Modules (SEM’s) operating at water depths in excess of 3km for intervention tooling.
The project included Assembly, Hardware Integration Testing, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Qualification to the API 17F and ISO 13628-6 standards.
To ensure we provide the quality needed of these systems, we invested in enhancing our production facilities, enabling us to offer our clients an expanded range of low-cost high availability equipment for demanding applications.
Proeon has built a reputation in providing high quality systems, designed to the highest standards with accredited Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security Management Systems.
Where necessary, Proeon can supply drop-in replacement topsides and subsea control equipment that is backwards compatible with legacy OEM systems together with all aspects of procurement, installation, commissioning and field support.
Our skills and experience include a broad range of control and safety systems, coupled with specialist sector knowledge. We can apply this expertise to both our own equipment designs and where necessary to other manufacturer’s equipment.
Proeon provides non-OEM support for a range of legacy Subsea Production and Intervention Control Systems that include:
Subsea Control Module (SCM) / Subsea Electrical Module (SEM)
Master Control Station (MCS)
Electrical Power Unit (EPU)
Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Intervention Workover Control System (IWOCS)
All aspects of the work, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and software is undertaken in the UK at our Hethel base.
Find out more about how we can assist with your specific project requirements - Contact us T: +44 (0)1953 859 110.
