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PLEM and PLET
Project descriptionPipeline End Manifolds (PLEM) and Pipeline End Terminations (PLET)are subsea structures, designed to be attached to the end of a subsea pipeline, providing a means to tie-in the pipeline to other (subsea) structures.
Typically they consists of:• Structural framing• Piping system with valves and components• Foundation
ScopeKCI has designed many PLEMs/PLETs for several customers in the Oil & Gas industry. The structures were placed at various water depths by means of different installation methods.
On numerous projects KCI’s scope for a PLEM/PLET project included:• Structural design• Piping design, including piping stress analyses• Foundation design• Cathodic Protection design• Installation engineering
Additionally on certain projects, KCI’s scope included as well:• Pig launching/receiving facilities• Electrical and Instrumentation scope• Preparation of speci�cations
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Speci�c challengeIn the design of a PLEM or PLET, the biggest challenges can be found in interfaces:
• Interface Piping – Pipeline & Structures• Interface PLEM – Connecting (subsea) structure & Soil foundation
Many boundary conditions are de�ned by these interfaces, in�uencing the �nal design of the PLEM or PLET structure.
Key success factors The following factors contributed to the successful completion of several PLEM/PLET projects:
1. Multidisciplinary approach KCI has all engineering disciplines in house required for robust PLEM/PLET designs and can interface easily between these disciplines.
2. Support KCI renders support for the certi�cation of PLEM/PLET structures by Certifying agencies.
3. Unique insight As KCI also supports its customer with fabrication and installation engineering, KCI’s engineers have a very good practical feeling for robust designs. All fabrication and installation knowledge is incorporated from conceptual to detailed design.
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