Rig Cooling

Why Rig Cooling:

• Technology enables oil companies to prove reserves, and improve production clean up, safely.
• Reduces the heat radiated from well test flaring in accordance with API 521 standards and FlareSim simulations can be conducted pre-job to verify the systems design performance.

 Why not traditional deluge systems for Well Test flaring?

• Deluge systems are designed to water wet, hot surfaces to cool them down (or in the case of firefighting – suppress the fire)
• Seawater is used in the deluge system and wetted surfaces can quickly corrode or cause seawater damage to electrical components
• Significant rig personnel are required on “fire” watch and to man the deluge / fire hose system during well tests
• One of OPTIMA’s busiest sectors is supplementing or even replacing existing rig deluge systems

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Why OPTIMA?

Technology:

• The patented TARGE Nozzles have been performance tested by Lloyds Register for heat attenuation, wind penetration and discharge geometry. In tests conducted by Fire Officers, a hydrocarbon firewall of 1,150° C was attenuated to 7°C at a distance of 2 meters (See TARGE spec sheet).
• The EVO TARGE Boom System reduces heat radiation by 70% to 90%. This significantly reduces the heat radiation actually reaching the rig. The Rigside TARGE nozzles provide further protection and hot spots can be controlled by the  Containerized Fire System (“CFS”).
• Proven, patented and Lloyds-certified technology with international experience.

People, Process and Experience:

• Trained and competent personnel
• HSEQ process and systems in place
• Global experience and utilisation of bases, local content, and suppliers
• OPTIMA understand heat radiation and what it takes to perform safe well test operations

Rig Cooling Systems

OPTIMA provides superior protection for your installation during well test flaring operations through our portable and semi-permanent Rig Cooling systems. Our EVO TARGE nozzles are installed on the burner boom, complemented by our Lloyd’s certified K200 TARGE nozzle system strategically positioned along the rigside, creating an effective barrier that reduces the transfer of radiated heat from the burner.

OPTIMA’s Rig Cooling systems are operated by our experienced technicians, who are mobilized to install, commission, and manage the system throughout well test flaring operations.