Marine & Logistics

MARINE TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT SUPPLY & LEASING SERVICES

  • Deck Barges:Capacity of hauling up to 2,200 tons per barge
  • Anchor Barges: We have experience mooring in a 6 point spread and up to 400 feet of water
  • Spud Barges:Capable of mooring in 60 feet of water
  • Heavy Lift Barges: Capable of supporting a 300-ton crane
  • Hopper Barges: Capacity of 1,500 cubic yards
  • Portable Barges: Shugart and Flexi float barges
  • Tug Boats:Our largest boat has 1,600 horsepower
  • Crew Boats: Our twin screw 40-foot crew boat can haul up 15 passengers
  • Portable Work Boats: Trackable twin screw boats with 400-600 HP
  • Work Floats

INSTRUMENTATION/
CALIBRATION AUTOMATION PROCUREMENT OF VALVES SUPPLY & PLANT PARTS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SERVICES.

  • Modern calibration processes
  • Instrument calibration prompts
  • Pressure measurement processes
  • Valves and Actuators calibrations
  • Pressure gauges calibration
  • Meter calibration processes
  • Non – Linear instruments calibration

Electrical wiring is inspected for safety and quality.  All electrical systems are compared to design schematics and drawings.  Electric motors connected to fans, compressors and pumps are also examined.  After the inspections are completed, the functionality of each connection (Loop) is then tested by performing “Loop Checks”.  The loop checks involve testing each control loop over the control system and having an operator verify in the field that the physical device is doing what the control system is telling it to do or reading the proper value, if it is a measurement device. 

The control system also has a variety of alarms and safety systems. These indicate when the measured system variables, such as pressure, temperature, level, or flow, strays far enough away from the normal design point that the operator needs to be alerted about it because the equipment/plant could be in danger. These are tested by using electrical signals to confirm that the sensors are functioning, and the appropriate alarms will go off when certain conditions are met in the process or around the facility.

COMMISSIONING TEAM

FINAL INSPECTIONS

Throughout the inspection/testing process described above, engineers or other staff will document any changes that are made.  After the work is completed, those systems will be inspected once more.

With a facility as complex as a natural gas processing plant, some troubleshooting is to be expected. However, an experienced engineering and design team and quality craftsmanship from an EPC contractor will go a long way toward a smooth inspection process.

STARTING-UP NATURAL GAS
PROCESSING FACILITY

Once the client and contractor are satisfied with all of the inspections/tests and both parties have signed off on the facility, the start-up process can begin.

Before a product can be introduced into the system, all of the air must be purged from the equipment and piping. Typically, this is achieved with a dry, inert gas such as nitrogen, but dry natural gas or liquid hydrocarbon may be used as well for the parts of the plant where those are appropriate.  Once the air has been purged out, the facility can be started systematically.

KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR START-UP AND COMMISSIONING

When making such a large infrastructure investment, both hard and soft strengths of the firm are important. A firm’s integrity, quality, and commitment to safety are as important as the technical skills required to design and build the facility. Choosing a firm with a solid reputation in both areas will serve you in this phase of the project and throughout the life of your facility.

Whether you plan to engage an EPC contractor for a turnkey project or you prefer to manage some of the construction inhouse, attention to detail is paramount, especially as you prepare for operation. The safety of the facility will be directly impacted by the quality of the work in the start-up and commissioning process.

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Start-up and Commissioning should not be brushed over in the push for operations. That is why PENGUINOCEAN LIMITED use these checkouts and inspections serve as the final failsafe for your facility.  It is no easy feat to carefully inspect thousands of components that make up a natural gas processing facility. This phase of the project must be proactively managed to stay on track and avoid delays.

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