BFC | HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF DEGREE OF FIRE OF THE C.P. AKAL-B.

CONTEXT OF THE PROJECT

The AKAL-B Complex is made up of different platforms that have a seawater based fire protection system that consists of a general network for the fire protection service. The hydraulic analysis of the Fire Protection System is done by technical personnel certified by NFPA in order to evaluate and validate the effectiveness of the system, including the performance tests of the firefighting pumps and mitigation equipment associated with the firefighting water network and the sprinkler systems (flow, pressure and velocity) ensuring legal compliance.

OBJECTIVE

Do a Hydraulic Analysis of the firefighting network and the sprinkler systems installed in the Akal-B Process Center completing the following steps:
- a) Modeling of the general network of the Fire Protection System (FPS) and each of the sprinkler subsystems with help of the specialized commercial software that simulates comprehensively the functioning of the firefighting system according to the criteria of NFPA.
- b) Register the results obtained of the flow (gpm), pressure (psi) and flow velocity ft/s) in each node selected, identifying the subsystems that do not comply with the regulatory requirements.
- c) Determine based on the results of the hydraulic simulations and the performance curves, whether the firefighting pumps comply with the requirements for supplying water to the pipes of the general water firefighting network and the sprinkler system of the AKAL-B complex.
Do a review in maps of the regulatory compliance of the general water firefighting network, the sprinkler systems and the arrangement of the pumps based on the international rules.
Determine the degree of fire risk based on the standard NOM-002-STPS-2010 “Conditions of Safety-Prevention from Fires in the Workplace”.

TECHNICAL CONTEXT

The location of the pumps in the isometric maps and DTIs was identified.
The performance curves of the firefighting pumps belonging to C.P. AKAL-B were reviewed.
The firefighting systems and equipment that are in the different platforms of the AKAL-B complex were identified.
The nodes and capture of information in specialized commercial software were defined for the modeling of the firefighting network of the C.P. Akal-B for DEMAND:
• Water use that the sprinkler system requires (Qrequerida)
• Pressure that the sprinkler system needs (Prequerida)
• Flow velocity up to 15 ft/seg.
The nodes and capture of information in specialized commercial software were defined for the modeling of the firefighting network of the C.P. Akal-B for SUPPLY:
• Losses from friction.
• Flow velocities.
• Use that can supply the pipe and pump system.
• Residual pressure in the exit points of water to the sprinkler systems and other accessories (Monitors and Hydrants).
Analysis of results and recommendations.

RESULTS OBTAINED

As a result of the data obtained by the hydraulic simulations for demand and supply, a series of recommendations were obtained oriented toward normative compliance of the firefighting network of the C.P. Akal-B, and the analysis was obtained of degree of fire of the installation in accordance with the NOM-002-STPS-2010. The above studies were validated by a NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist(CFPS).

STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPERSION OF GASES FOR LOCATION OF SENSORS OF THE FIRE AND GAS SYSTEM OF THE C.P. AKAL-B.

As a result of the modernization of the facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, there is a need for a Fire and Gas System.

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY LIFE CYCLE FOR SAFETY INSTRUMENTED FUNCTIONS OF THE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM IN C.P. EK-A.

As a result of the Modernization of the Safety systems, auxiliary services and the air network of the Instruments on the Ek-A Perforation platform.

HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF DEGREE OF FIRE OF THE C.P. AKAL-B.

The AKAL-B Complex is made up of different platforms that have a seawater based fire protection system.

UPDATING OF THE PROCESS RISK ANALYSIS (PARA) FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ESTABLISHING THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE BALAM-TE PLATFORM.

According to the commitments, current and future oil production demand and in order to maintain the levels of production.

SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF THE OCEAN STAR VESSEL.

Develop the technical studies to comply with the current regulation of PEMEX.

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY LIFE CYCLE FOR SAFETY INSTRUMENTED FUNCTIONS OF THE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM IN C.P. AKAL-B.

As a result of the electromechanical works that will be carried out in the Akal-B Process Center (C.P. Akal-B.) for the management of production.

PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS (PHA) OF INSTALLATIONS IN THE CUERVITO AND FRONTERIZO BLOCKS.

To prepare the process hazard analysis (PHA) and define its scope in the development of techniques for risk identification.

SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR THE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF THE VOLANTIS VESSEL.

The VOLANTIS vessel has an extensive global history in carrying out comprehensive construction.

UPDATING OF HYDRAULIC CALCULATION OF THE PROTECTION FROM FIRE OF THE ABK-A COMPRESSION PLATFORM.

The Abkatun-A Compression platform has a Fire Protection System based on seawater.

RISK ANALYSIS FOR THE SEMISUBMERSIBLE SEMI 1 PLATFORM.

The Semi-submergible (PSS) SEMI 1 Platform is designed to provide maintenance and rehabilitation support to installations.

STUDY FOR VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF RADIUS OF COVERAGE FOR THE PLACING OF DETECTORS OF THE FIRE AND GAS SYSTEM OF THE ABK-A COMPRESSION PLATFORM.

As a result of the modernization of the facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, there is a need for a Fire and Gas System.

SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF THE SAPURA 3500 VESSEL.

Develop the technical studies to comply with the current regulation of PEMEX.

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY LIFE CYCLE FOR THE STARTUP OF THE ABKATUN-A COMPRESSION PLATFORM WITH THE MODULES 1 AND 2 OF THE ABKATUN-A COMPLEX.

As a result of the startup of operations of the Abkatun-A Compression platform with modules 1 and 2 belonging to the Abkatun-A Complex.

STUDY OF IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL OBJECTIVE) USING LOPA FOR THE NEW PLANTS.

PEMEX intends to reconfigure the units of Hydrodesulfurization of Intermediate Distillates U-7, U-8 and U-14.

DYNAMIC SIMULATION STUDY FOR THE CAUSE – ROOT ANALYSIS OF THE REMOTE SEPARATOR ON THE AKAL-H SATELLITE PLATFORM.

BFC Consulting did the simulation in stationary regime of the remote oil separator FA-1102 in the Akal-H Satellite Platform.

COMPREHENSIVE RISK STUDY FOR THE PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE PLANT.

The primary purpose of this Safety Integrity Level (SIL) analysis is to identify the Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF).

SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF THE BLUE COMMANDER VESSEL.

Develop the technical studies to comply with the current regulation of PEMEX.

Contact an expert

OIL & GAS (ONSHORE/ OFFSHORE)

HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF DEGREE OF FIRE OF THE C.P. AKAL-B.

CONTEXT OF THE PROJECT

OBJECTIVE

TECHNICAL CONTEXT

RESULTS OBTAINED