SPX Flow, a supplier of specialized engineer solutions from the Plenty brand, has been chosen for two offshore operators because it meets the needs for new floating production storage and offloadings (FPSO).
The first project involves two backflush seawater filters and two sets of heating, cooling, fuel gas and diesel fine cartridge filters for a new FPSO being built to boost production capacity in the North Sea.
The fully-customized units uses a mix of materials from carbon steel and 316L stainless steel, to exotic super duplex stainless steel materials. These materials have been chosen in order to withstand harsh environmental conditions and are supplied with full QA and offshore documentation.
Another project for an FPSO destined for South American waters comprised three 14-inch cartridge filters for the Sulphate Recovery Package (SRP) systems, designed to remove debris down to 10 microns. Working with a U.K. upstream water solutions specialist to provide the complete filtration package, the cartridge filters are manufactured from super duplex stainless steel and supplied with full documentation and QA packages to meet operator and regulatory requirements.
SPX Flows experience with the requirements for offshore packages and DNV GL standards for ships and offshore structures means it is well-placed to engineer units to required specification and deliver projects in a timely manner with all necessary supporting documentation. Its particular expertise in manufacturing in exotic, high-end materials offers further benefits for operators looking for units that offer long, reliable operation to protect their assets for many years to come.
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