SUT  Learning Luncheon!

"Subsea Pumping and Processing Technology"

Presented by: Shane Corliss; FMC Technologies, Technical Manager, Subsea Systems, 

Thursday, July 7th
11:30 AM CDT Check In/Lunch
10 SPOTS LEFT!

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FMC Technologies
1777 Gears Rd
ROOM: Petroleum Conference Room
 

BIO:
Clifford “Shane” Corliss is a Technical Manager in the Systems Engineering Department for FMC Technologies, Inc., in Houston, TX.  He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University, two Graduate Certificates in Subsea Engineering and Advanced Subsea Engineering from the University of Houston and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Shane started his career with FMC in 2000 as a Student Design Engineer at the FMC Design Center in College Station, Texas.  Since that time, Corliss has transitioned through the roles of Student Design Engineer, Installation Engineer, International Base Manager, Installation Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Services Manager, Systems Engineer and most recently, Technical Manager.

Abstract:
Globally, the original oil in place (OOIP) that is recovered by operators averages around 35%, which means there is a large amount of recovery for the taking.  Subsea Processing and Boosting Systems can provide several key benefits to operators, that enable this additional recovery in their subsea field developments.  At the beginning of a project, operators must consider reservoir type, CAPEX, OPEX and a variety of other factors when considering a Greenfield or future Brownfield application of subsea processing and/or boosting systems.  Using the qualified technology of multi-phase pumps, subsea separators, and subsea power systems, operators can achieve the benefits of an incremental increase in recovery, achieve acceleration of production, and enable the development of marginal fields.    Presentation will cover above mentioned aspects via 3D Octaga software with live animations and audience participation; no power-point, no set script.  Animations will communicate varying levels of sophistication, beginning with addition of energy from a multi-phase pump to a full system of four-phase subsea separation.   Several actual projects with subsea processing and boosting systems will be covered, including a detailed case study for the Marlim Project in Brazil.


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The SUT was founded to promote the further understanding of the underwater environment  to encourage cross fertilization and dissemination of ideas, experience and information between workers in academic research, applied research and technology, industry and government development of techniques and tools to explore and study oceans, proper economic and sociological use of our resources in and beneath the oceans, further education of scientists and technologists to maintain high standards in marine science and technology.