Courtesy of: BP
FLOATING PRODUCTION
STORAGE AND OFFLOADING
FPSOs explore oil from remote and deepwater locations under
harsh environmental conditions. The highest standards for safety
and operation regularity apply to designs and equipment.
A reliable cargo offloading system is key to FPSO production SEVAN VOYAGEUR SPIRIT
uptime.
TOTAL CLOV
Operating Conditions
Framo submerged offloading pumps use a The Framo offloading pumps are equipped with • 50 – 250.000 bbls/day production rate
hydraulic drive technology developed through stepless capacity regulation, ensuring that the pump • 10 – 40 years field operation
extensive experience from the tanker industry and flow and head can meet any variation of FPSO • Offload crude oil at required flow rate
further refined for FPSO applications. pumping requirements. • Crude oil transfer between tanks
• Shift produced water and skimmed oil from settling
The hydraulic motor is located close to the In-tank offloading pumps provide safe offloading
tanks
impeller, connected with a short rigid shaft. The conditions. Pump room and in-tank suction lines are
• Tank interior cleaning during offloading operations
motor and shaft assembly is continuously avoided. Each tank is effectively isolated for safe tank
• Effectively drain the storage tanks when required
lubricated and cooled by the hydraulic drive oil. entry. International classification societies and
regulative bodies advise the use of submerged
The Framo pump design provides a technically
offloading pumps for FPSOs.
sound construction that allows for transmission of
high pumping power and that is suitable for
deep storage tanks.
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FPSO/FSO
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CRUDE OIL SEPARATION
AND PROCESSING
Saving topside weight and space
EXXON USAN
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CHEMICAL TANKS
SHELL BONGA
• Drilling Mud
• UREA
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FLOW ASSURANCE
Hull integrated storage tanks for Semis, TLPs and SPAR platform
designs. A cost efficient space saving concept.
SHELL GUMUSUT
• LDHI
• Xylene
• Inhibitors
• Dispergants
• Scavengers
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THE SUBMERGED
FRAMO PUMP
The Submerged Framo pump is a vertical single stage centrifugal pump
powered by a close coupled hydraulic motor for safe and efficient operation.
A well proven concept, improved and refined to meet a wide application
spectre.
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THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FRAMO SERVICE
The Framo submerged pump system is powered by a centralized Framo provide extended technical support during system
HPU and hydraulic pipeline system. Framo HPUs deliver efficient installation, integration and completion. Our dedicated team of
and reliable power transmission at low noise levels. system specialists will support operators of Framo pump systems by
regular field inspections, training instructions and condition
monitoring services.
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Head office: Framo AS, P.O. Box 23, NO-5329 Florvåg, Norway, Phone: + 47 55 99 90 00, Telefax: + 47 55 99 93 80, E-mail: marine@framo.no
Framo Services AS, P.O. Box 44, NO-5329 Florvåg, Norway, Phone: + 47 55 99 92 00, E-mail: service@framo.no
Framo Fusa AS, Venjaneset, NO-5641 Fusa, Norway, Phone: + 47 55 99 96 00, E-mail: marine@framo.no
Framo Flatøy AS, Flatøyvegen 24, NO-5918 Frekhaug, Norway, Phone: + 47 55 99 94 00, E-mail: sb-fl@framo.no
Framo Holsnøy AS, Rosslandsvegen 933, NO-5918 Frekhaug, Norway, Phone: + 47 55 99 75 00, E-mail: piping.marine@framo.no
Framo Nederland, Edisonweg 18, P.O. Box 305, 3200 Spijkenisse, The Netherlands, Phone: + 31 181 619311, E-mail: nederland@framo.no
Framo Houston, 3002 East 13th Street, La Porte, Texas 77571, USA, Phone: + 1 281 884 4800, E-mail: houston@framo.no
Framo Singapore, 17 Tuas View Circuit, Singapore 637575, Republic of Singapore, Phone: + 65 6210 2400, E-mail: singapore@framo.no
Framo Japan, Kotsu Building 5F, 15-5, Shinbashi, 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan, Phone: + 81 3 5776 2405, E-mail: tokyo@framo.no
Framo Korea, Rm. 608, Sentum SH Valley., #1474, Woo-2 Dong, Haeundai-Ku, Busan, Korea, 612-020, Phone: + 82 51 743 6942/3, E-mail: busan@framo.no
Framo Shanghai, Building No.5, 123, Lane 1165, Jin Du Road, Min Hang District, Shanghai, China 201108, Phone: + 86 21 6115 5000, E-mail: shanghai@framo.no
Framo Middle East, Al Quoz Industrial Area, P.O. Box 21467, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Phone: +971 4 886 1313, E-mail: dubai@framo.no
Framo Brasil, Av. Presidente Vargas, 463 /19° andar, Rio de Janeiro - CEP 20071-003, Brazil, Phone: + 55 21 2507 7898, E-mail: brasil@framo.no