Progress Update: High Pressure – Large Diameter Multiphase Flow Loop
February 26, 2010
The 6” high pressure flow loop construction is underway. The concrete foundation and steel supporting structures have been completed. All major equipments have been purchased. They are either on-site or scheduled for delivery. The flow loop lifting mechanisms will be in place by mid March. The test section will be completed by the end of May. Piping in the circulation area and the instrumentation/control system will be completed by the end of October. Commissioning of the gas compressor will take place in November with shakedown tests of the entire facility beginning in January. The flow loop is expected to be fully operational in March of 2011. A Hazop analysis will be arranged with the support from Chevron. This will identify the need for additional safety and measurement devices and finalize the operation procedures.