EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES
On offshore E&P platforms, it is important to choose
power transmission solutions with optimal performance, durability and reliability
DRIVETRAIN
Fredrik Lindner explains how to choose the right drivetrain for your offshore oil and gas platform
DECISIONS
environment, which causes a gradual degradation of the equipment. Tis results in the early failure of the structures and costly, unscheduled downtime. In particular, the breakdown of power transmission components such as clutches, brakes and motors can compromise a number of key offshore applications, for example, drawworks, winches and cranes. To prevent or minimise damages from
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corrosion and extend the service life of the machinery used on offshore E&P platforms, it is important to choose power transmission solutions with optimal performance, durability and reliability that adhere to the highest standard. Twiflex, Wichita, Stieber, Svendborg
Brakes and Stromag, all members of Altra Industrial Motion, provide technically advanced solutions that can satisfy the complex and challenging needs of offshore E&P. Each brand has decades of experience
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Brake calipers and ATEX-certified hydraulic power units designed by Svendborg Brakes for drawworks have been developed specifically to DNV and ABS standards
ne of the issues that continues to plague offshore oil and gas platforms worldwide is corrosion. Tis is promoted by the hostile marine
in engineering and manufacturing specific product categories for harsh environments – giving Altra a unique ability to integrate solutions for complete powertrain systems. Tanks to these companies, Altra is able to offer a comprehensive service, providing
guidance on the choice of suitable drivetrain solutions, supporting customers with offshore standard and modified designs, and assisting in maintenance operations.
UNDERSTAND INDUSTRY REGULATIONS Firstly, end users of power transmission equipment for offshore operations should look for products that meet relevant standards and specifications. For offshore cranes, lifting and drilling equipment, the most common regulations include the ABS and API – widely used in North America – and the Norway-based DNV-GL standards. Te requirements proposed by these
regulations can vary. For example, the DNV is generally considered more stringent, as it provides guidelines for the North Sea region, which is characterised by colder, harsher environmental conditions that can have a greater negative impact on the corrosion of the offshore equipment. Terefore, it is important to consider
where the E&P platform will operate and which standards best describe the location-
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