Update: offshore electrical installation practices

Author

Stone, F.M. ; Bishop, David N. ; Cospolich, James D. ; Mahl, George J. ; Stewart, David R. ; Stewart, H.R.

Author_Institution

Shell Int. Exploration & Production Inc., New Orleans, LA, USA

Volume

7

Issue

1

fYear

2001

fDate

1/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

56

Lastpage

63

Abstract

As the search for oil and gas progressed, platforms were located further offshore in deeper waters. This necessitated the requirement for offshore living quarters located on the platforms. Thus, the generation of electricity became a natural part of the scene on most platforms as the requirements grew to include cooking, heating and air conditioning, and lighting requirements for living quarters. This article discusses the development of electricity systems for offshore platforms form the 1950s to the 1990s. The development of the American Petroleum Institute´s recommended practices (API RP) to cope with the unique design and installation requirements of the electrical systems is discussed. Revisions to the API RP 14F in the areas of power generating stations, distribution systems, electric motors, lighting, battery powered DC systems, and special systems are also discussed

Keywords

distribution networks; electric motors; lighting; natural gas technology; oil technology; power plants; secondary cells; standards; API RP 14F; American Petroleum Institute recommended practices; air conditioning; battery powered DC systems; cooking; distribution systems; electric motors; electricity generation; gas platforms; heating; lighting; lighting requirements; living quarters; offshore electrical installation practices; oil platforms; power generating stations; special systems; Batteries; Compressors; Drilling; Electricity supply industry; Geology; Layout; Petroleum; Pipelines; Power generation; Wiring;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1077-2618

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/2943.893365

Filename

893365