Technology Development
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Wood Group Kenny
An introduction to
Wood Group Kenny
Leadership in key
technology areas
Wood Group Kenny capabilities
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Meet our technology
development team
Background/roles of our technology
development team members
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Technology development
Our expertise and capabilities
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Our JIP portfolio
Past and present/new initiatives
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Our JIP expertise
Project highlights
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Case studies
Our technology development
applied to projects
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Technical Papers & Conferences
Recent papers & industry events
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Introduction
The largest independent subsea, pipeline and riser engineering company in
the world, delivering life-cycle engineering technology, project management,
integrity management and renewable energy solutions for energy projects
from concept through operation and abandonment.
J P Kenny, MCS Kenny and
MSi Kenny provide integrated
services for the engineering
design and project management
of subsea facilities, pipelines,
risers and marine renewable
energy developments worldwide.
WGIM provides all-of-asset
integrity assurance founded
on its extensive materials
engineering capability, service
life prediction experience
and inspection management
skills. SgurrEnergy provides
engineering consultancy
services specialising in offshore
renewable energy projects.
At Wood Group Kenny, we offer
a multi-disciplinary team that
can deliver your project from
concept through to detail design,
commissioning, operation and
abandonment. With over thirty
years experience in the energy
industry, our approximately
2000 people deliver engineering,
project management and asset
management services across
20 offices worldwide.
Through our professional and
experienced staff, we provide
engineering technology solutions,
project and asset management
capability, and operations support
to projects. These services are
backed by an extensive suite of
specialist software for pipeline
and riser design; mooring
design; flow assurance and
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improves its core competencies as
it tackles the growing challenges
of subsea and floating production
developments worldwide, working
in the most challenging and
hostile environments from
ultra-deepwater to the Arctic.
A defining factor for Wood Group
Kenny is our commitment to the
development and application of
state-of-the-art design, analysis
and engineering techniques
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Leadership
Leadership in key
technology areas...
Innovation and technology development are key differentiators by which Wood Group Kenny
has distinguished its expertise in subsea engineering. Our focus on technology has the
potential to bring significant value to the projects we deliver, enabled by the expertise we
have developed in key challenge areas.
• New Subsea and Pipeline Concepts
• New Riser Concepts
• Renewable Energy Concepts
• Integrity Management Solutions
• Deepwater
• Pipeline Stability
• Arctic
• HPHT
• Sour Service
• CO2
• LNG
• Power & Processing
• Cryogenics
• Renewable Energy Challenges
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www.woodgroupkenny.com
Meet our technology
development team...
Wood Group Kenny’s vision for your company is not driven by technology. It is driven by talented
people and enabled by technology to produce practical solutions. Wood Group Kenny has a
global team of Technology and Innovation leaders that believe it makes more sense to consider
the end users, to think about the people who will implement and use these new technologies
and deliver practical solutions they value and respect.
Ian Irvine: Technical Director, SgurrEnergy
Originally a co-founder of SgurrEnergy, Ian Irvine as Technical Director is
responsible for a wide range of renewable energy technologies, ranging from
small hydro schemes and stand-alone wind diesel schemes to some of the
world’s largest wind farms, providing expert advice to both developers
and financiers.
Dr Dale Erickson: Vice President (Technology), MSi Kenny
Dale Erickson currently serves as the Vice President (Technology) and
Engineering Authority for the MSi Kenny Group. He has over 25 years
experience in the development and application of mathematical models for oil
and gas operations, with expertise in the development of real-time transient,
multiphase flow simulation leak detection systems and control/optimisation
software for platforms and pipelines.
David Olsen: Global Innovation Manager, WGIM
David Olsen is responsible for global innovation technology development and
continuous improvement across Wood Group Integrity Management (WGIM).
He has experience through various past roles with companies such as BHP
Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Michael Lane: Head of Engineering (Software Division), MCS Kenny
Michael Lane as Head of Engineering Software has been closely involved in the
evolution of the MCS Kenny Offshore Software Suite. Michael is responsible
for overseeing the future direction of the existing range of products, and for the
identification and development of new software solutions.
Colin McKinnon: Technical Director, J P Kenny
Colin McKinnon is responsible for the J P Kenny technical development
program and application of new technology such as trenching equipment,
pipe lay vessels, deepwater structures, wavehub, HT/HP pipelines, LNG
pipelines. He has thirty years experience of offshore and onshore pipeline
project management, engineering, procurement, construction and operations.
Kieran Kavanagh: Group Technology Director, Wood Group Kenny
As Group Technology Director, Kieran Kavanagh is responsible for technology
development across the Wood Group Kenny Companies. With over 25 years
experience in offshore and marine engineering, specialising in riser and subsea
engineering, Kieran is responsible for the strategic growth of Wood Group
Kenny’s Technology business.
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Expertise
Technology development
and expertise...
Wood Group Kenny is at the forefront of subsea engineering technology, developing the
concepts, capabilities and tools to support our projects, developing new industry standards
and delivering focused joint industry projects (JIPs) that provide solutions to our clients.
Our commitment to innovation underpins our capability to deliver engineering excellence as
the industry moves into more challenging environments. Our track record of industry firsts in
the field of technology is testament to our success in delivering real value to our clients.
Flexible Pipe Bend Stiffener Assembly
Structural Analysis (Image reproduced
courtesy of Prysmian Cables and Systems)
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Expertise
Our capabilities...
Subsea & Pipelines
Risers
Flow Assurance
We have led the industry in the application
of limit state design techniques, pipe-in-pipe
systems, pipeline stability, HPHT and a host
of pipeline analytical techniques. We have a
reputation for executing large offshore pipeline
projects, but we also provide a comprehensive
consultancy service delivered to suit our client
requirements in terms of work scope, global
location and schedule.
Our design capability and expertise extends
across the full range of riser solutions, enabled
by a suite of world leading proprietary analysis
and design software tools.
Our flow assurance capabilities covers the
entire upstream process, from the formation
(reservoir) to the production processing
facilities. Wood Group Kenny provides flow
assurance consulting services for all stages
of greenfield and brownfield developments.
Our competence and experience in riser
system engineering enables us to provide
engineering, delivery management and
consultancy services from concept through
execution, delivery and operation.
Our expertise:
• Flowline Design
• Cost Estimating
• Materials Engineering
• Controls systems and umbilical support
• Systems integration
• Flow assurance.
Our expertise:
• Flexible Riser Design
• Steel Catenary Riser Design
• Hybrid Riser Design
• Top Tensioner Riser (TTR) Design
• Integrated Riser Mooring - Vessel Design.
To find out more, visit:
www.jpkenny.com
To find out more, visit:
www.mcskenny.com
Our expertise:
• Feasibility studies
• Conceptual design
• Pre-FEED
• Hook-up and commissioning
• Operating guideline development
• De-bottlenecking
• Asset expansion and abandonment.
To find out more, visit:
www.msikenny.com
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Integrity Management
Offshore Renewables
Our clients are as diverse as the projects
that we work on. We work with government
agencies, multinational resource companies,
energy majors, marine operators and defence
organisations. Clients reap the benefits of fit
for purpose/relevant solutions and advice.
We have consulted on over 34,000MW
of renewable energy in over 20 countries
covering both project development and
due diligence.
Our expertise:
• Subsea
• Manufacturing
• Pipelines
• Mining
• Topsides
• Civil
• Structures
• Marine
• Plant & Process.
To find out more, visit:
www.wgim.com
Our expertise:
• Wind
• Hydro
• Bio-energy
• Wave & tidal
• Solar
• Micro-generation
• Project management
• Noise & vibration.
To find out more, visit:
www.jpkenny.com
www.sgurrenergy.com
Wood Group Kenny has a long
history of practical and value adding
technical innovation that we use to
overcome industry challenges such
as waxy products, HT/HP fluids,
deepwater and arctic environments.
We maintain a global network of
technical specialists who share
knowledge on how to overcome these
challenges and seek to constantly
evolve our technical capabilities.
Colin McKinnon
Technical Director
J P Kenny
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JIP portfolio
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Flexible Pipe Ancillary
Equipment JIP:
Developing a standard
ISO specification for
ancillary equipment (bend
stiffeners, restrictors,
bellmouths etc) for
unbonded flexible pipe.
Flexible Pipe Technology (FPT)
17J/RP 17B:
Developing revisions to API Spec 17J &
API RP 17B, the industry Specification
and RP for Unbonded Flexible Pipes.
Project led by MCS Kenny and supported
by 10 companies, including operators,
manufacturers, and regulators, to develop
a framework for the ‘Inspection and
Condition Management of Flexible Pipe.’
Integrated Design, Risers &
Moorings JIP:
Led by MCS Kenny and NDE.
Supported by 20 participants.
Flexible Pipe Integrity Management JIP:
Led by MCS Kenny (supported by 10 companies).
Developed a framework for the inspection and
condition management of flexible pipe.
Pipelay JIP:
Has been developed by MCS K
Contractors, Petrobras, Saipem
the problems associated with d
Insulation of
Buoyancy Spec
(InSpec) JIP:
InSpec brought together
19 participants (Operators,
Suppliers & Contractors)
to develop an industry
standard specification and
recommended practice of
such systems.
API 16Q:
A joint industry initiative
objective to update the API
RP 16Q stress criteria.
Delivering value to multiple clients
through Joint Industry Projects...
Technology Development is the driving force behind the solutions that Wood Group Kenny
provides to the energy sector. We have a long association with technology development and
JIPs, playing a key role in investigating new technologies, developing new capabilities and
software tools, and introducing best practice through new industry standards and guidelines.
Flexible Pipe
Technology
Drilling Risers
Integrated Design:
Risers & Moorings
Riser & Mooring Technology
Riser Design
Insulation & Buoyancy
Guidelines
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JIP portfolio
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Thermoplastic Composite
Riser (TCR) JIP:
Assessment/testing of Airborne
TCR for hydrocarbon riser
service. Sponsored by over
20 operators & contractors.
Flexible Pipe Technology (FPT) JIP Spec
17J/RP 17B: Partnered with an ISO/API Task
group, investigating development of updated ISO
specification and RP for unbounded flexible pipe.
Sponsored by over 20 contractors & manufactures.
Slug Loading and
Response in Pipelines
(SLARP) JIP:
Developing best practice
for analysis of slug loading
on pipelines, spools and
risers. Participants include
BP, ExxonMobil, Total,
Technip, Wellstream,
Saipem and Petrobras.
Kenny in collaboration with Allseas, Heerema Marine
m and Technip to provide a state-of-the-art solution to
deepwater pipeline installation analysis.
Riser Code of Practice ISO-13628-12 (API RP2RD) JIP:
Development of updated riser code of practice as new ISO
document. Sponsored by 11 oil companies, contractors
and US regulators.
Spirally Welded Pipelines JIP:
Design guide and analysis techniques
for spirally welded pipelines. Participants
include ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total,
Arcelor Mittal, JFE and Corinth.
Real Life JIP:
Supported by 10 companies,
delivered a fatigue analysis
methodology for flexible pipes.
Flexible Pipe Fatigue
(Thru Life) JIP:
Led to the development of a software
created with the aim of allowing
operators and/or regulatory authorities
to see at-a-glance, the exact integrity
status of a subsea system, showing
evidence of fitness for on-going use
or allowing planning for repair or
replacement.
Subsea Integrity
Management JIP
(SURFIM):
Subsea integrity
management guidelines
and methods. Participants
include BP, Chevron,
Total, Woodside, Hess,
BG, Maersk, Shell,
BHBP and Petrobras.
Worldwide Approximation of
Current Profile (WACUP) JIP:
Assessment of effect on riser design
of the methods used for design
current prediction.
Steel Catenary Riser (SCR)
Integrity Management JIP:
Supported by 20 participants.
Pipe stability (STABLEpipe) JIP:
Phase 1 (definition phase) ran from May 2008 - Jan 2010. Phase 2 (laboratory and
experimental phase) commenced Feb 2010 and will run until the end of 2011.
Phase 3 is to commence Jan 2012 and will involve field monitoring and further work.
Offshore Renewables - CORES:
Motions & mooring analysis and
testing of new concept wave energy
device European Union 7th Framework.
Integrity
Management
Pipeline Design
& Installation
Metocean
Renewables
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JIP expertise
Our JIP expertise...
Running joint industry projects has always been, and will continue to be, a key part of our strategy.
Continuous improvement in design methodology and technology development is important to
Wood Group Kenny, and doing this through JIPs is an effective means to achieve measurable
success in partnership with the industry.
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JIP expertise
Current JIPs...
Subsea Integrity
Management
(SURFIM) JIP
A subsea umbilical risers and
flowlines integrity management
(SURFIM) joint industry project is
being undertaken to organise
and develop a systematic
approach to Integrity
Management of subsea systems.
Duration: 12-18 months
Cost: Total approximate
project cost - $600,000
Helically Wound Pipe
(HWP) JIP
Slug Loading and
Response in Pipelines
(SLARP) JIP
This Helically Wound Pipe JIP
offers to provide a thorough
insight into the state of the art in
this technology used in onshore
applications and guidance for its
imminent deployment.
This JIP will perform a state of
the art review of slug turbulence
loading and response analysis
models. It will develop industry
best-practice guidelines for
their assessment.
Duration: 12 months
Cost: Total approximate project
cost - $240,000
Duration: 13 months,
commenced 3rd Quarter, 2010
Cost: Total approximate project
cost - $480,000
Participation fee: $30,000
Participation fee: $68,500
Participation fee: $60,000
JIP Partnership:
WGIM/MCS Kenny
Members: BP, Chevron, Total,
BG, Hess, Woodside, Maersk,
Petrobras, Shell and BHP Billiton
Key Benefits:
• The innovative nature of this
project is to develop for the first
time, a systematic approach
to Integrity Management
of subsea systems
• The JIP will provide a detailed
insight into the mechanisms
that lead to failure in SURF
components, something that
is not provided in current
industry databases
• The JIP will also survey current
technologies for the monitoring
and inspection of subsea
systems and technology gaps
will be identified to highlight
key areas where technology
development is required
• Industry guidelines will also
be produced to define the
best practice approach for
development of integrity
management strategy using
available technologies.
JIP Partnership: MCS Kenny/
J P Kenny
JIP Partnership: MCS Kenny/
MSi Kenny
Participating Manufacturers:
Pipestream, SPS
Members: ExxonMobil, BP,
Total, Wellstream, Saipem,
Technip and Petrobras
Key Benefits:
• >30% total installed cost savings,
reduced carbon footprint
• Potential of combining a 3D
pipe mechanical structure
which is intrinsically crack
growth resistant with a
corrosion resistant liner
• It optimises the materials,
mechanical and chemical
properties of the pipe relatively
new with no industry wide
consensus or guideline on
their implementation.
Key Benefits:
• Increased safety through
better understanding of slug
loading Opex savings from
reduced risk of shutdown,
intervention or replacement
due to unanticipated slug or
turbulence-induced events
• Capex-savings through
better understanding and
quantification of slug loading
on pipelines, risers, pipeline
spools, clamps, connectors
and other ancillary equipment.
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JIPs have always been a primary way of keeping
our technical edge, offering multiple clients a solution
to technical problems and development of our own
expertise to solve them.
Kieran Kavanagh
Group Technology Director
Wood Group Kenny
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For further information or to join any of these initiatives, contact:
Kieran.Kavanagh@woodgroupkenny.com
Pipelines in Ice-Gouge
Environments
(ICEGOUGE) JIP
One of the key engineering
challenges for offshore pipelines
in ice environments relates to
the interaction of an ice feature
with the seabed, known as
an ice-gouge event, and the
corresponding load effects.
Current engineering tools require
a more extensive and systematic
approach to calibrate and validate
the numerical models used.
Duration: 36months, Kick-off
Quarter Four
Cost: Total approximate project
cost - $2,100,000
Participation fee: $70,000 per
annum
JIP Partnership:
Wood Group Kenny, Det Norske
Veritas, Memorial University,
Newfoundland
Key Benefits:
• Leverage of Wood Group/
MUN research test program
focused on ice gouging in sand
valued at US$0.65million
• Leverage the outcomes of the
DNV ICEPIPE JIP
• Physical and Mechanical
testing program in clay to
provide qualified test data.
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Case studies
Case studies...
With 20 offices across the globe, Wood Group Kenny brings a wealth of experience in delivering
technology projects to the energy industry. These selected case studies highlight the specialist
expertise within Wood Group Kenny, displaying the latest materials and engineering techniques.
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Subsea & Pipelines
Risers
Drilling Riser Management
VSAS (North West Shelf, Africa)
Flexible Armour Wire Buckling
OPTIMA Software
Vertical Strategic Anchoring System (VSAS)
In regions where the continental shelf drops
off rapidly in to deepwater, like that of the
North West Shelf (NWS), challenges have
been found in crossing the steeply sloping
region where around 200m scarp heights
are typically encountered. Historically the
use of deep trenching equipment to reduce
the influence of the scarp height has been
favoured but at great cost to a project.
These challenges led to J P Kenny
developing the Vertical Strategic Anchoring
System (VSAS) enabling the development
of marginal deepwater oil and gas fields
that would otherwise not be selected for
investment as they would fail to meet the
economic criteria for development.
Designed to anchor and stabilise pipelines
crossing steep sea bed slopes the VSAS
design provides the means for the buoyant
pipeline section between the two anchor
locations to remain stable and maintain its
position above the seabed.
The combination of the strategic anchoring
system, deepwater location, high quality SCR
type welding, mitigation of geohazards, and
the assurance of multiphase flow make the
VSAS a highly original unique innovation for
J P Kenny clients.
To find out more, visit www.jpkenny.com
Flexible Armour Wire Compression
Buckling
The installation flexible risers in deepwater
can exert severe compressive and bending
loads on the cross section of the structure.
Reverse end cap effects can cause individual
tensile armour wires to buckle and deform
leading to either birdcaging or circumferential
disorganisation. These deformation modes
are traditionally difficult to predict and
complex to analyse.
The emergence of this issue as a potential
failure mode lead MCS Kenny to develop
analytical prediction methods for the
numerical evaluation of this phenomenon.
The solution is based on detailed 3D FEA
modelling accounting for all layers of the
flexible pipe from the internal carcass to the
external sheath with stick/slip and interlocking
contact occurring under applied load.
This is part of a suite of tools and analytical
techniques developed for the detailed
modelling and analysis of flexible pipes and
umbilicals. It provides clients with analytical
assurance when planning and replicating full
scale Deep Immersion Pressure (DIP) tests.
To find out more, visit www.mcskenny.com
Software Solutions
With exploration and development drilling
occurring in deeper waters and more
challenging environments, safe and efficient
management of drilling riser operations and
the optimisation of drilling uptime are crucial
to the success of offshore drilling programs.
To address these challenges, MCS Kenny
partnered with Fugro Structural Monitoring
to develop an on-board riser management
software system for planning and monitoring
operations with drilling and intervention risers.
Called Optima™, the solution has been supplied
for use on a fleet of 6th generation deepwater
semi-submersible drilling vessels. The Optima™
system allows personnel on-board the vessels
to plan a broad range of riser operations offshore
using measured or forecast metocean data,
eliminating the conservatism in office-based
operations planning and providing the
potential for significantly increased uptime.
The system provides continuously-updated
operational guidance by acquiring data in realtime from a range of vessel systems and using
this information as input to real-time simulations
of riser operations. The Optima™ system also
tracks the usage history and fatigue exposure
of individual riser components, allowing the
drilling contractor to implement a conditionbased maintenance and inspection program.
Optima™ is now the most comprehensive and
capable riser management solution available
in the industry and has been deployed on
over 20 mobile offshore drilling units, light well
intervention vessels and floating production
facilities, operating in all of the major
deepwater arenas worldwide.
To find out more, visit www.mcskenny.com
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Case studies
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We provide modelling software and services that ensure our clients
can operate their production and distribution pipeline networks and
facilities in a reliable and cost effective manner.
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Dr. Dale Erickson Vice President (Technology), MSi Kenny
Offshore Renewables
Tidal Turbine Wake Modelling
Flow Assurance
Integrity Management
Shell (Alaminos Canyon, Gulf of Mexico)
Total E&P UK (North Sea, UK)
Perdido Transient Engineering Simulator
Pipeline Integrity Management
Tidal Turbine Wake Modelling
Perdido, the world’s deepest production spar,
located in the Alaminos Canyon of the Gulf of
Mexico, is one of the foremost examples of
a subsea production development. The key to
preventing overdesign and reducing uncertainty
in understanding these innovative production
system designs is high-fidelity integrated
field modelling.
Total E&P UK operates a network of
approximately 1,200 kilometres of pipelines in
the UK sector of the North Sea. Total manage
the integrity of the pipeline network and
subsea assets using a risk based philosophy.
J P Kenny Renewables are currently
investigating and developing an approach
to predict tidal array energy yield. This study
is being undertaken with actual device data
and input from device suppliers. The study
will specifically consider the effects of wake
and shielding to demonstrate the capability
to undertake complex analysis related to
the optimisation of an array. By undertaking
this study, J P Kenny will further develop the
necessary competencies to enable more
accurate yield prediction for tidal farms.
The simulation system MSi Kenny developed
enabled Shell to gain confidence in its operation
of the Perdido system and train operators well
in advance of actual field startup. The ability
to carry such simulators on a laptop helps
to minimize maintenance costs and enable
the system to be adapted after production
startup for use as surveillance tool as field
conditions deviate from initial estimates.
WGIM were awarded a contract to develop
a new pipeline integrity management system
(PIMS), using our in house developed
proprietary NEXUS IC software product
to manage asset and anomaly data; and
to determine the risk to the pipelines and
schedule inspection campaigns. This has
enabled Total E&P UK to manage and
maintain the integrity of their entire network
of pipelines/subsea assets in a proactive
and cost effective manner consistent with
international best practice.
By using innovative modelling techniques,
MSi Kenny was able to deliver on the
high-fidelity requirements of a subsea
pipeline simulation package, and the speed,
flexibility and robust operation required of an
engineering simulation tool in one integrated
package. The Perdido Transient Engineering
Simulator, functioning as both a stand-alone
simulator as well as the physics package of
an operator training system, has provided
value as a tool to validate operational
procedures and for operator training prior
to facility startup and will continue to provide
value throughout the life of the facility.
By managing the risk and associated
inspections of their assets, expenditure
can be optimised and life extension
programs implemented.
To find out more, visit www.msikenny.com
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The significant benefits of this project are the
capability of modelling and analysing wake
and shielding associated with tidal devices
within an array. Knowledge of the key factors
influencing wake and shielding and an ability to
quantify these effects on an individual turbine
or an array. The ability to apply an approach
to accurately predict energy yield from tidal
devices within an array. J P Kenny Renewables
hope to be able to complement existing skills
in the optimisation of turbine arrays.
To find out more, visit www.wgim.com
To find out more, visit www.jpkenny.com
We pride ourselves on being a leading renewable
energy consultancy, advocating new technologies and
their application in wind measurement. This allows us
to play a leading role in the development of cutting
edge Lidar technology.
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Ian Irvine Technical Director, SgurrEnergy
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Reference
Technical Papers
The following publications are a selection of recent Wood Group Kenny technical papers from
industry conferences
Pipelines & Subsea
Jukes, P., Kenny, S., Panapaitiya, U., Eltaher, A., and Jafri, S., ‘Arctic and
Harsh Environment Pipeline Trenching Technologies and Challenges’,
Paper 22083, Arctic OTC, Houston, February 2011.
Antonio C. Caraballo, Oil and Pipelines Agency - Katherine Patino,
J P Kenny Limited - Kamran Nikbin, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Imperial College and Feargal Brennan, Offshore, Process
and Energy Engineering Department, Cranfield University, Cranfield,
“Process and Structural Integrity Considerations during the Conversion
of Pipelines to Transport “Captured” CO2”, OPT 2011, Amsterdam.
Zhiwei Huang, Raymond Chan, and Colin McKinnon - J P Kenny
Limited, “Prediction and Mitigation of Walking of Flowlines on Soft Soils
and Sloping Seabeds”, SUT Global Buckling Symposium - February
2011, Perth, West Australia.
Emil Maschner, Colin McKinnon and Basel Abdalla - J P Kenny Limited
,“Experiences and Learning Applied to Current Global Buckling Analyses
“ SUT Global Buckling Symposium – February 2011, Perth,
West Australia.
C. Spradbery - Wood Group Kenny Ltd, “Design and Engineering of the
Wave Hub Project”, 3rd International Conference on Ocean Energy,
6 October, Bilbao.
Aravind Nair, MCS Kenny, Christian Chauvet, MSi Kenny, Alan Whooley,
MCS Kenny, Ayman Eltaher, MCS Kenny, Paul Jukes, MCS Kenny, Inc
“Flow Induced Forces on Multi-Planar Rigid Jumper Systems”, OMAE
2011-50225, OMAE Amsterdam.
Thomas Versavel, Eoin Burke, MCS Kenny, “Hybrid Riser Design Jumper
Design Methods, Challenges and Solutions”, OTC 2011, Houston.
Flow Assurance
M.A. Mutaz Daas, SPE, and T.S. Golczynski, SPE, Multiphase Solutions
Kenny Inc.; and A.A.O. Magalhães, SPE, E.C. Bastos, SPE, and P.A.
Ferreira, SPE, “ Downhole Chemical injection through gas lift lines:
options and consequences”, OTC Offshore, Brasil, 2011.
M.A. Mutaz Daas, “Computational Fluid Dynamics for Enhanced
Environment Protection and Water Management”, SPE London Young
Professionals Technical Blast 2010.
Golczynski T., Sanford E. A., Alapti R., Lee, J., ‘Successful LDHI
Qualification for Produced Fluids in a Flexible Riser at 10F’, Paper
20189, Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA,
May 2009.
Integrity Management
Patrick Rabindran, Hande Cote, Ian George Winning - Wood Group
Integrity Management, “Integrity Management Approach to Reuse of Oil
and Gas Pipelines for CO2 Transportation”, London. Pipeline Technology
Conference 2011 - Hannover 4-5 April 2011.
Mills, A. “Integrity management of Flexible Risers and Flowlines”,
presented at the Life-Cycle of Flexible Risers and Flowlines course for
the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), Kuala Lumpur,
27-28 April 2010.
Colin McKinnon, IPC2010 - 31254, “Code Compliance of a New Metallic
Composite Pipeline”, 8th International Pipeline Conference September
27 - October 1, 2010, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Kennedy, R. and Maslen, C. “Failure Modes of Flexible Pipe” presented at
The Life-Cycle of Flexible Risers and Flowlines course for the Society for
Underwater Technology (SUT), Perth, Western Australia, 20-21 April 2010.
Yunxiao Nick Wang, Emil A Maschner, Rob Hayes - ASME 2010 29th
International Conference on Ocean, OMAE2010-20784,” A global
migration risk to partially constrained long pipelines subject to localised
thermal gradient cycles Offshore and Arctic Engineering”, OMAE2010
June 6-11, 2010, Shanghai, China.
Strong, G. and Kennedy, R. “Integrity Management of Flexible Risers and
Flowlines” presented at the Life-Cycle of Flexible Risers and Flowlines
course for the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), Perth, Western
Australia, 20-21 April 2010.
Nair, A., Kadiyala, R., Whooley, A., “Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV)
Analysis of Multi-planar Rigid Jumpers - New Methodology,” DOT,
Amsterdam, 2010.
Botto, A.; Hull, M.; and Kavanagh, K. “Managing the Integrity of Flexible
Pipe Field Systems: Industry Guidelines and their Application.”, OTC
Paper No. 20835. Proceedings of the 2010 Offshore Technology
Conference. Houston, Texas, USA; 3-6 May 2010.
Risers
Renewables
Kavanagh, K., ‘New ISO 13628 -12 Code of Practice for Floating
Production Risers and its Implications for Gulf of Mexico Riser Design’,
Deep Offshore Technology International (DOT), Houston, Texas, USA,
February 2010.
Clive, P.J.M , “Remote sensing standards - their current status and
significance for offshore projects” EWEA 2011.
O’Sullivan, M. ‘Meeting the Future Challenges of Flexible Pipe
Technology - Advances in Industry Standards’ Paper 20027, Offshore
Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA, May 2009.
Clive, P.J.M, Direct Measurement of wind turbine wakes using remote
sensing” EWEA 2011.
Patrick O’Brien, Wood Group Kenny; Chris Overton, Wood Group
Integrity Management (WGIM); John Picksley, MCS Kenny, Keith Anderson,
MCS Kenny, Ian MacLeod, WGIM; and Euan Meldrum, Oil and Gas UK,
“Outcomes from the SureFlex Joint Industry Project – An International Initiative
on Flexible Pipe Integrity Assurance”, OTC21524, OTC 2011 Houston.
Clive, P.J.M , “Getting it right pre-construction” EWEA 2011.
Clive, P.J.M, “2nd generation Lidar techniques in complex forrested
terrain”, EWEA 2011.
Clive, P.J.M, “ Assessing wind tubine power performance using remote
oddington, R, “ Understanding Wind Turbine Performance for Asset
Productivity and Longevity”.
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New Orleans, USA
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