BSEE: Report on Subsea Bolting Technology Released

By Joseph R Fonseca
Saturday, March 10, 2018

 In an effort to address a recurring problem with faulty connectors in critical safety equipment, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) commissioned a National Academy of Engineering study on the matter in September 2016. After 18 months of study, the report entitled “High-Performance Bolting Technology for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations” was published Friday.

BSEE sponsored this study to leverage the resources of the National Materials and Manufacturing Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine with BSEE’s Emerging Technologies program as we work to mitigate risk of critical offshore connector equipment failures. Since 2003 there have been a number of failures of bolts that are used to connect blowout preventers, risers, and other subsea equipment.
In addition to the NAE workshop and study, the bureau has sought out other interested parties to address the issue. BSEE hosted a public forum in August 2016 on critical offshore connector equipment failures, and also chartered an Interagency Bolt Action Team in September 2016 share the expertise, data, and experience to develop best practices on fastener safety.
Categories: Technology Offshore Marine Science Maritime Safety Offshore Energy Underwater Engineering

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