Trelleborg Offshore Buoyancy Goes Deeper Than Ever
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THE FIRST drill riser buoyancy modules capable of withstanding nearly 5,000 psi (c. 350 bar) pressure at 11,000 feet (c. 3,350 meters) below the surface, have been developed and manufactured by Trelleborg Offshore in response to the demands of deep water exploration.
The new syntactic foam buoyancy modules were designed and manufactured for Transocean Inc. for use in the Indian Ocean on their latest deepwater drilling rig, the "Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1". Manufactured at the newly-expanded Trelleborg facility in Houston, Texas, the modules use buoyancy technology developed during years of research and testing to ensure it can withstand the extreme 11,000ft marine environment.
"Our investment in a state-of-the-art research and development facility and expanded testing capabilities means we can respond very rapidly to our customers' demands", explains Todd Grahn, Sales Manager for Trelleborg Offshore US.
The Trelleborg Offshore drill riser buoyancy modules are constructed from a low- density composite syntactic foam and macrospheres. The composite syntactic foam is then encased within a durable external skin which includes Trelleborg's exclusive module integrity system called "Ultra MIS".
"It's a very exciting time," continues Todd. "Exploration is continually pushing back the boundaries and demanding more from technology so we are constantly striving to develop new products. The next stage of 15,000 feet (c. 4,500
metres) is already going through testing and we will be ready to supply when the need arises."
For more information about Trelleborg Offshore drill riser and other deep water buoyancy solutions, please contact Alan McBride. Tel +1 (832) 456 8300 or email alan.mcbride@trelleborg.com
Trelleborg Offshore and Trelleborg Group
Using advanced polymer material technology, Trelleborg Offshore provides high integrity solutions for the harshest and most demanding offshore environments. As part of the Trelleborg Engineered Systems Business Area of Trelleborg Group, Trelleborg Offshore specializes in the development and production of polymer and syntactic foam based seismic, marine, buoyancy, cable protection and thermal insulation products, as well as rubber based passive and active fire protection solutions for the offshore industry. Within its portfolio are some long established and respected brands including, CRP, OCP, Viking and Emerson and Cuming. Trelleborg Offshore has been providing innovative solutions to the industry for over 30 years and has the largest and most advanced syntactic foam manufacturing facility in the world. http://www.trelleborg.com/offshore.
Trelleborg is a global industrial group whose leading positions are based on advanced polymer technology and in-depth applications know-how. We develop high- performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding industrial environments. The Group had annual sales during 2008 of approximately SEK 31 billion, and has approximately 20,000 employees in 44 countries. The Group comprises four business areas: Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg Automotive, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed in the OMX Nordic List, Large Cap.
