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Method aids execution, improves subsea equipment reliability

11/26/2007
Consistent practical methods for defining equipment qualification and testing requirements can improve subsea equipment reliability and facilitate project execution.ExxonMobil Development Co. (EMDC) has developed a systematic, structured approach to equipment qualification that uses failure-mode assessment (FMA) templates and product qualification sheets (PQS). The approach is based on existing industry methods that support equipment design reviews and provide for uniform information display.To develop this subsea qualification process, the company identified and developed several principles based on lessons from recent deepwater projects, vendor input, and a review of previous standardiz...
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