Anyone who works offshore

[Big Col]

Do any of you have any links to websites that give a good overview of how offshore oil platforms work? Parts of my new job deal with these and I'd like to know a bit more about them.

[The Dogfather]

UKOOA website - www.ukooa.org has a guide for students just click on education. Lots of other info as well.

The story of oil
http://www.ukooa.org/issues/storyofoil/index.htm

Specific to production.
http://www.ukooa.org/education/students/production.htm

[Big Col]

Thanks for that mate. It's good background but I was looking for more detail than that if possible. i.e a pipework diagram of an oil platoform etc.

[The Dogfather]

Now he tells me!

I'll see what I can find and get back to you.

[Scottie]

I'm sure the offshore guys like Angus will be able to help you but if not dose this look like the kind of thing you are after.

"... University of Texas at Austin Under the Guidance of the Piping Function Research Team #47 from The University of Texas At Austin Austin, Texas August ... CHAPTER 2 - Background of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams 2.1 Definition of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams . . . . 11 2.2 Functions of P&IDs ..."

If so I can print it out and send to you 252 pages mind.

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Now he tells me!

<looks sheepish> Sorry mate. Never thought. Thanks for your help.:)

[The Dogfather]

I used to have a book 'Introduction to Oil and Gas' that covered all areas of the production process. I'll try to find it and send it down.

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

I'm sure the offshore guys like Angus will be able to help you but if not dose this look like the kind of thing you are after.

"... University of Texas at Austin Under the Guidance of the Piping Function Research Team #47 from The University of Texas At Austin Austin, Texas August ... CHAPTER 2 - Background of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams 2.1 Definition of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams . . . . 11 2.2 Functions of P&IDs ..."

If so I can print it out and send to you 252 pages mind.

That sounds a bit more like an instruction on P&ID's as opposed to the layout of an oil platform and what pumps & valves are on it I think. 252 pages. Yikes.

[Gismo]

Sorry Col, not my area i'm afraid, can't even get any info from anyone here :(

[Big Col]

No problem BS. Thanks for trying anyway. :)