Completed Projects

Scoping Studies

Results of these projects are available to NSRI members only

Intelligent Condition Monitoring & Smart Controls

This study considers the whole question of minimising lost production time through system failure and wider issues related to system integrity and reliability.

The perceived biggest possible step forward should be the technical ability to move firmly towards a predictive-based Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) system as opposed to one that is reaction-based. This can save significant operational costs, and may contribute to improved design.

Novel Underwater Materials

This study considers the development of novel or alternative materials to carbon steel that are well suited to the harsh subsea environments, offering equivalent performance with reduced cost. Such materials are required to be strong, comparatively light, cost effective and easy to install. They should be able to withstand corrosive and high pressure environments with extremes of temperature.

The purpose is to reduce problems with degradation of materials by developing alternatives that are more resistant. Also there is a need to develop new coatings that improve resistance or performance of systems in corrosive and deep water environments, applicable to tubular and other structures. There are also applications for nano- and other materials for use in small components, especially for electronic systems.

Autonomous Subsea Power

This study considers the challenge and viability of providing power to subsea facilities including those with low-level (a few watts), mid-range (kW), and high power (MW) requirements without providing a power source from shore or a surface platform.

The purpose is to enable  the provision of locally generated power in a reliable and sustainable manner to a variety of systems operated on or close to the seabed, inluding generation, distribution and inter-connection. 

Flow Modelling

This study considers the challenge of maintaining flow through pipelines with a mixture of oil, gas, water and other by-products including sand, and other solid and problematic gas components.

The overall purpose is to develop better predictive models to enable flow to be maintained with minimal loss of production time.  This should enable detection, monitoring, separation and removal of problematic components.

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