FMC KL-Clamp Connectors
FMC KL-Clamp Connectors
FMC KL-Clamp Connectors
Connectors are used to make a tight connection between two uid-carrying elements. Clamp Connectors are based on a 2 segmented clamp screwed together around two hubs. FMC Technologies provide a series of standard Single-bore and Multi-bore clamp connectors from 5" to 27".
Clamp Connectors
Clamp Connectors are based on a 2 segmented clamp screwed together around two hubs. Clamp connectors may connect both single and multi-bore connections, and are mainly used in horizontal applications. FMC Technologies provide a series of standard connectors from Single-bore (10") and Multi-bore (6" + 2" + 14 hydraulic lines) to large 36" Export lines.
Installation
StabCon for MK-4 KL, Clamp Connector The 20" and 30" KL Clamp connector is installed using the StabCon MK-2 Tie-in system. The KL-Clamp is located (mounted) on the inboard hub on surface. After the end-termination on the ow-line is stabbed in the StabCon receptacle, the protection caps on the two owline-hubs are removed. The CAT ( Clamp Actuating Tool ) is then lowered onto the Termination Head. Stroking cylinders on the CAT performes the nal pull-in before the jack-screw on the clamp is made up to close the clamp. This system includes an ROV-Tool package for Seal Replacement, Hub Cleaning, and Clam change-out in case of damage.
KX-gasket
FMC KL connectors are using the KX metal-to-metal seal. The seal is made of Inconel 625, and is Silver Plated. This provides a gas tight seal, and is suitable for single and Multibore Connections. The KX gasket is of a exible design, allowing for compensation of fabrication tolerances and misalignments. In case of damage to the primary sealing area in the hub-face, the KX-design provides a back-up seal by utilizing a different area in the seal-face. The seal design is equipped for back seat ( external seal ) test after connection to verify proper connection operation. KX-gasket from " to 27" The KX- gasket was developed in the early 80s, and has successfully held connections sealed in all major oil-producing elds around the world.
UTIS for MK-3 KL, Clamp Connector The Mk 3 KL Clamp connector is installed using the UTIS ( Universal Tie-In System ) tool. The tool may perform both rst and second end tie-in of exible lines, steel lines, or spools in both single and multi-bore congurations. The UTIS tool may pull-in and connect lines up to 20" pipe size. UTIS may be run on guidelines for shallow water, or guidelineless in deep and ultra-deep waters. The tool is electro-hydraulically controlled from a control container located on the installation vessel. The UTIS tie-in system has performed hundreds of tie-in around the world.
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