Fatigue Resistent Pipe Connector

SBM Atlantia has developed a pipe connector in conjunction with GMC. This connector can be used to make up Oil Offloading Lines (OOL), Steel Catenary Risers (SCRs) and other elements make up of pipe sections. There are three key advantages of using these connectors.  First is a much better fatigue life because the welding is done under controlled conditions, rather than in the field. The second advantage is that the make up of an OOL or SCR can be done at about half the time of a traditional field weld. The third advantage is that it can be done from a much smaller vessel. These three advantages make the connector a viable candidate to improve on the installation cost of an OOL or SCR.

A 20 inch connector has undergone a series of fatigue and strength tests per ISO 21329. The testing was witnessed by DNV who have certified the connector for pipeline and riser use. The connector can be used to connect piping ranging from 8 inches and larger.