Transoceans CBM Program

Bob Speirs
Condition Based Maintenance Specialist

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc

Transocean owns or operates a modern, diversified fleet of 138 mobile offshore drilling rigs, including 71 floaters (Drillships and Semisubmersible rigs) and 65 Jack-up rigs. Floater fleet includes 21 Drillships and 50 Semisubmersible rigs. 31 active dynamically positioned (DP) Drillships and Semisubmersibles are optimized for ultra-deepwater exploration in moderate environments and remote areas. The 65 Jack-up rigs are preferred in shallower water depths because their elevating legs, which extend from the rig's hull to the sea bottom, provide a stable drilling platform. All of our Jack-up rigs are cantilevered rigs capable of drilling in maximum water depths of 200 feet to 400 feet.

CBM Programs

DEFINITION OF CONDITION BASED MAINTENANCE

The preventive maintenance initiated as a result of knowledge of the condition of an item from routine or continuous monitoring.

DEFINITION OF CONDITION MONITORING

The continuous or periodic measurement and interpretation of data to indicate the condition of an item to determine the need for maintenance.

CBM Programs
CONDITION BASED MAINTENANCE (CBM) LINKS THE PLANNING OF MAINTENANCE TO THE ACTUAL HEALTH OF THE EQUIPMENT
The major principle behind CBM is that the onset of equipment defects will be detected by the monitoring and trending of various parameters, i.e. by condition monitoring (CM)

When a potential problem is identified proactive CBM tasks can be planned in advance, and focussed on specific corrective work, with minimised impact on plant availability. Depending on the nature and severity of the developing defect such tasks may/could include

More frequent monitoring, (to keep an eye on the rate of deterioration) Planned activity for a future maintenance campaign Immediate equipment shutdown/switching to a alternative unit

CBM Programs
THE FOLLOWING CM TECHNIQUES ARE AVAILABLE TO DETERMINE THE HEALTH OF AN ITEM OF EQUIPMENT

Vibration analysis Electric motor phase current analysis Partial discharge testing Position monitoring Temperature monitoring Process parameters to support performance monitoring Filter differential pressure monitoring Cooling/Heating water fluid analysis

Lube oil, grease and hydraulic system fluid analysis Reciprocating machine cycle analysis Ultrasonic detection Thermography Seal leakage Insulation resistance Valve timing Battery monitoring

Oil Program

Presently the 138 rigs within Transocean utilise 5 different Companies/laboratories to undertake their sample analysis and reporting:Intertek (APU) 48 rigs Petrobras (SAM) 3 rigs TSMP (SAM) 6 rigs Staveley (NAM) 17 rigs SGS Vernolab (EAU) 64 rigs

Each laboratory has an individual database that rigs can access to display their reports and results, abnormal analysis results are emailed to rig for action, presently changing to RMS to incorporate all fluids analysis results into one location, along with maintenance history, and to report the results directly to rig staff. Transoceans corporate standard tasks for fluid sample collection and analysis were pre-defined, which with respect to oil analysis at present are scheduled on a 30, 90, 180 and 365 day frequency

Develop a Baseline/Lubrication Audit

A critical step is the development of a baseline of the current oil program condition, equipment failures and reliability within on each rig, which is needed to measure progress. The personnel responsible for the program must know the condition of the equipment, failure rates and costs before the program was initiated in order to assess the improvements. To create a good baseline, it may take some time and effort to collate the information from the existing maintenance records, a detailed trail of a lubricant is required beginning with the oil supplier and ending after disposal. Therefore, to ensure an accurate baseline it is imperative to carry out a Lubrication/Fluid Survey or Audit, to determine where things are now as the DWC.pdf initial step in defining the course of action going forward. Whilst carrying out this audit it was decided the compilation of Rig Lubrication Plans should be undertaken by the same contractor to ensure a ELPG ENG 010.pdf MTHL CRN 004.pdf standard output and report format.

The Oil Analysis Tool Kit

Used Oil Analysis Laboratory

On-Site Analysis

On-Line Sensor Analysis

On-Rig Test Centre

A Combined Storage System and Oil Test Centre from Kittiwake is used on the rigs to enhance the oil analysis program, these allow rig staff to undertake on-rig sampling and analysis of equipment lubricants. (but does not mitigate the need for a commercial laboratory). If the on-rig test centre is used, oil samples with nonconforming results may warrant further analysis of the sample at the commercial oil analysis laboratory for better analysis and results.

Sample Transportation

Sample Transit Case

Adhoc Sample Kit

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Thruster Monitoring

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Thruster Slew Bearing Failure

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Advantages of Continuous Oil & Vibration Monitoring

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Thruster Online Oil & Vibration Monitoring

NDE axial NDE radial

DE radial Gear axial Gear radial left Gear radial right Slew gearbox

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Thruster Online Oil & Vibration Monitoring

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Prevention

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Prevention

Approximately 50% of all costs related to breakdowns of machines with rotating shafts are caused by misalignment. Misalignment is a major cause of fatigue.
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LCD Endoscope Monitoring

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Infrared Thermographic Monitoring

Object parameter Value Emissivity Object distance Label SP01 Value 30.0C
29.3C 29

0.93 1.5 m

28 SP01 27

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Fault

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24.3C

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Infrared Thermographic Monitoring

Sediment deposits

Note the temperature profile across the lower portion of the flange. The likely cause of this pattern of heat is sediment build up across the flange; which is most likely to occur in this way if there is an orifice plate in use.
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Infrared Thermographic Monitoring

44.1

58.5

58.2

71.1 67.5 67.1 71.2 68.7 61.8 72.2 62.8 69.1

Pump AB Running at 42% speed Pump A 42% Pump Running at 10% speed

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Vibration Monitoring

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Vibration Monitoring

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Vibration Monitoring

Cooler Fan Bearing Damage

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Areas of Interest for Condition Monitoring

Top-drive Hydraulics

Cranes

Draw works

Mud-pumps

Fuel Delivery/Storage

Potable Water Boiler Water Cooling /Heating Water Effluent Diesel Engines

Thrusters

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Recommended Condition Monitoring Equipment

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Any Questions?? Thank You

Bob Speirs
Bob.speirs@deepwater.com