APDS FILTRATION SYSTEM

PROCEDURES & RISK ASSESSMENTS

CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................... 2
2 RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................................................ 2
3 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS & DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................ 2
3.1 DE PRESS UNIT....................................................................................................................................................2
3.2 SLURRY MIXING TANK SKID UNIT.....................................................................................................................3
3.3 TWIN FILTER POT UNIT.....................................................................................................................................3
3.4 FILTRATION SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT IN PVD II JACK UP RIG............................................................................4

4 EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND DECK LOADS....................................................................................5

5 PRE JOB CHECKS & OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES...............................................................................................5
5.1 ONSHORE PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................5
5.2 OFFSHORE PREPARATION AND RIGGING PROCEDURE.....................................................................................5
5.3 TANK CLEANING PRIOR TO FILTRATION OPERATION.........................................................................................6
5.4 FILTRATION OPERATION PROCEDURE...............................................................................................................7
5.5 FILTRATION UNIT CLEANING PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................8
5.6 RIGDOWN AND BACK LOAD.............................................................................................................................8

6 RISK ASSESSMENTS.......................................................................................................................................... 8

6.1 RIG UP AND RIG DOWN OF APDS FILTRATION SYSTEM RISK ASSESSMENT (APDS-RA-010)..............................8
6.2 FILTRATION OPERATION RISK ASSESSMENT (APDS-RA-011)..............................................................................8

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1 INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the equipment detailed dimensions, offshore layout, preparation & operational
procedures, and risk assessments required in the operation of APDS filtration system operation for offshore or
onshore operation.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of APDS Supervisor and operators assigned in a filtration to arrange and carry
out the onshore / offshore operation safely. The supervisor assigned is responsible for the completion of the
Risk Assessment prior to commencement of any jobs related to Filtration system.

3 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS & DIMENSIONS

3.1 DE PRESS UNIT

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3.2 SLURRY MIXING TANK SKID UNIT

3.3 TWIN FILTER POT UNIT

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3.4 FILTRATION SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT IN PVD II JACK UP RIG

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4 EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND DECK LOADS

EQUIPMENT NAME L (m) W (m) H (m) WIEGHT ( kgs) DECK LOAD (kg/m²)
1. DE Press Unit 4.833 1.448 1.851 6,500 928.8
2. Slurry Tank Unit 3.630 1.977 2.210 2,800 390.16
3. Twin Filter Pot Unit 2.196 2.080 2.210 2,000 437.85

5 PRE JOB CHECKS & OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

5.1 ONSHORE PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT

1. Check that all equipment certification is included in the delivery ticket –namely Load testing &
MPI certification. Lifting equipment color coding to be checked.
2. Function Testing & Equipment maintenance to be done prior to call out.
3. Replace any defective seals, pressure gauges, filter plates, hydraulic hoses, leaking valves, and
leaking piping system when found during the pressure testing.
4. Supervisor / Operators must always double check the equipment lists prior to load out.
5. All consumables must be checked during preparation of the equipment.
6. Always checked that all spare parts for the equipment is available in the equipment for offshore
maintenance.
7. Pre- install 1-set of filter cartridge in the twin filter pots prior to load out when there is still time.
This is to save preparation time in offshore.
8. Ensure that the equipment is cleaned before the load out.
9. Ensure that the rubber hoses are checked for leakages and wear off.

5.2 OFFSHORE PREPARATION AND RIGGING PROCEDURE

1. OFFSHORE PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Filtration Supervisor must coordinate with the company man / OIM for assistance in setting
up the filtration unit layout upon arriving in the Rig.
2. Check the equipment as per equipment lists if all are present in the rig.
3. Notify Company man for any missing equipments for their awareness.
4. Ensure permit to work in place prior to job commencement and Risk assessment are in
place (if required).

2. RIGGING UP OF EQUIPMENT
A. SAFETY FIRST
1. Ensure all permit to work & risk assessments in place. (if required)
2. Always be aware for falling / drop objects. Keep clear.
3. Pay attention to HAZARDS associated with crane operations.

B. EQUIPMENT SET –UP AND RIGGING UP

1. Set-up the filtration system on the main deck near to the Rig filtration piping inlet
and outlet by using crane.
2. Tool Box Talk prior to operation.
3. Assist the deck crew in set up of the filtration system equipments to the position.
Only assist in the set-up but do not involve in lifting operation.

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4. If all the equipment are set up by the crane. Double check the area for adjustment
(if required).
5. Connect all 4” reinforced rubber hoses to the system as designed purpose. Make
sure that there is a rubber seal in the female connection and the fittings are
greased prior to connection.
6. Ensure that the arrangement of the hoses is in a safe condition.
7. Connect air line hoses to rig compressed air to supply air requirements for the DE
Press Pneumatic pump and the air driven propeller of Slurry tank. Make sure all
crow feet connectors are secured by cotter pins and whip checks.
8. Check all butterfly valves in correct position.
9. Double check all the rubber hose connection if all are secured.
10. Do not connect the inlet and outlet line connection to rig filtration hook up.
11. Prepare for function testing of the equipment prior to operation.

3. FUNCTION TEST OF EQUIPMENT ON THE RIG PROCEDURE

A. SAFETY FIRST
1. Ensure all permits to work & Risk assessments are in place.
2. Always be aware for falling / drop objects. Keep clear.
3. Pay attention to HAZARDS associated with crane operations.
4. Always ask for assistance if not sure.

B. Equipment Function Testing Prior to Operation

1. When all the rubber hoses are completely installed, Supervisor / operator must
perform a function test of the equipment to check all leakages, and equipment
condition.
2. Ensure that the outlet connection of the filtration unit is attached to the inlet
connection so that the water being pump is circulated only within the filtration
system.
3. Fill up the Slurry Mixing tank with sea water / fresh water ¾ full.
4. Operate the hydraulic pump of the DE press to press the filter plates @
approximately 2000-3000 psi.
5. Then, slowly operate the Wilden pump in the Slurry mixing tank Skid.
6. Adjust the pump rate of the Wilden pump until the sea water / fresh water from the
Slurry mixing tank is being circulated to the system.
7. Do the Function testing for about 15 – 30 minutes.
8. Check all connections for leakages, (Check and mark only but do not attempt to
touch or repair when the pump is running.)
9. When everything is being checked and all the leaking connections are identified.
Stop the pump and empty the rubber hoses w/ water. Then, repair the leaking
connection. (If there is no leaking connections, valves, etc. are identified, finished
the function testing).
10. Inform the company man / completions engineer that the filtration system is good to
go.

5.3 PRE-OPERATION ACTIVITY

1. Filtration Supervisor/ Engineer must ensure the storage pit / tank of the brine to the Mud
Engineer with the coodation of Pump Man.
2. Filtration Supervisor / Engineer must coordinate w/ the completion engineer or the mud
engineer to ensure that the tank that to be used for filtered brine storage must be clean
and free from any dirt or mud to ensure the cleanliness of the filtered brine and the
efficiency of the filtration unit(s).
3. APDS Supervisor / Engineer to ensure storage of brine and pits are coodinated by Mud
Engineeer.

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4. All pipe piping system for the filtration system to be flushed before rigging up the filtration
system inlet and outlet lines.
5. Same procedure must be done for both offshore and onshore filtration operation.
6. For onshore filtration operation, prior to pumping the flittered brine on the boat for
transportation to offshore. The supervisor must always remind be aware of the
cleanliness of the tank storage on the boat.

5.4 FILTRATION OPERATION PROCEDURE

A. SAFETY FIRST
1. Ensure all permits to work & Risk assessments are in place (if required).
2. Be aware of overhead lifting hazards. Keep clear.
3. Pay attention to HAZARDS associated with crane operations.
4. Install safety barriers on the filtration area and hoses that are crossing along the
way.

B. FILTRATION OPERATION
1. Check all system prior to operation.
2. Do not leave the equipment un attended while in operation.
3. Connect the rig filtration line supply and return lines to APDS filtration system.
4. Fill the slurry mixing tank w/ sea water / drill water about ¾ full.
5. Mix 6 - 10 sacks of DE powder in the DE slurry mixing tank.
6. Mix the DE powder by using the air –operated propeller.
7. Ensure that correct PPE are being worn prior to mixing of DE powder. Mask should
be worn all the times.
8. Mix the DE powder with sea water / drill water from 10-15 minutes until the DE
powder until it is completely mixed with the water.
9. Prior to pumping the DE slurry, always ensure that the discharged line valve is fully
closed and the supply line is also fully closed. And the valve inlet of the twin filter pot
is also fully closed.
10. Open the bypass valve to allow the DE Slurry is circulated only in the DE press and
back to the Slurry mixing tank.
11. Operate the air operated wilden pump to start building of filter cakes in the DE press
Filter plates (pre – coating).
12. Check the water in the tank, if it’s getting clear. Stop the wilden pump.
13. Advise the completion engineer / mud engineer that filtration is all prepared and
ready for filtration operation.
14. Prior to pumping of brine to be filtered. Check the NTU of the brine to be filtered.
Record the current NTU of the unfiltered brine.
15. Start pumping the unfiltered brine to the filtration unit. Always advise the pump man
to open the discharge pump valve at 30-40% opening. This will give the filtration unit
to bleed off the air inside twin filter pot, & DE press.
16. Open the bleed off valves of the DE press and on the Twin filter pot to release all the
Air.
17. When fluid comes out on the bleed valves. Close the valve.
18. Advice the pump man to open slowly the pump discharged valve.
19. Check the pit/ tank of the filtered brine storage and check the NTU if the required
NTU is being achieved.
20. Record the NTU output of the filtered brine. Continue filtration until completed.
Record the volume of brine being filtered.
21. Always check & monitor the pressure gauges on the DE press and Twin Filter pot. It
needs to be less than 40 PSI.
22. Check the pressure in and out of filter pots to determine filter cartridge change out
(40-50psi).
23. If the pressure reaches 40-50 psi, Inform the completion engineer / Mud engineer
that you need to change the filter cartridge.

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5.5 FILTRATION UNIT CLEANING PROCEDURE

1. Always clean the filtration system after the filtration operation to prepare the unit for
the next filtration job. This will depend on how long the next filtration would
commence. Always check with completion or mud engineer the next filtration
schedule.
2. In cleaning of the filtration equipment, always ensure that all lines are de pressurized
and the fluid in the hoses is drained out.
3. Clean the DE press by spraying (sea water) in each filter plates to remove the dirty
filter cake.
4. Install rubber hose in the pipe nipple on the DE Press water catcher to drain the
water to rig drainage. Or use the wilden pump to pump the water used for cleaning in
the rig drainage to minimize the potential risk.
5. After cleaning of the unit, flush spilled water on the main deck floor to main deck
drainage.

5.6 RIGDOWN AND BACK LOAD

I. SAFETY FIRST
1. Ensure all permits to work & Risk assessments are in place (if required).
2. Always be aware for falling / drop objects. Keep clear.
3. Pay attention to HAZARDS associated with crane operations.
4. Always use good / proper manual handling techniques.
5. Always be aware in pinch points.
6. Install safety barriers on the filtration area.

II. RIGDOWN OF EQUIPMENT

1. The Filtration supervisor / engineer must be sure that commencing of equipment rig
down and backload are clearly given by Company Man / Completions Engineer.
When instructions are confirmed proceed to rig down of equipments.
2. Drain all fluids in the hoses.
3. Start rig down of all 4” rubber hoses and put back to the hose basket.
4. Ensure that good housekeeping is practiced. All consumable wastes are properly
thrown in the waste skips. Area is tidy and clean. The filtration unit must be emptied
with any fluids. Always drain.
5. Double check equipments if all are properly secured. Check remaining consumables
against consumption.
6. If all are checked and ok. The equipment is now ready for backload.

6 RISK ASSESSMENTS

6.1 RIG UP AND RIG DOWN OF APDS FILTRATION SYSTEM RISK ASSESSMENT (APDS-RA-010)

APDS-RA-010 Rig
Up_Down of APDS Filtration System Rev B.doc

6.2 FILTRATION OPERATION RISK ASSESSMENT (APDS-RA-011)

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APDS-RA-011
FILTRATION OPERATION of APDS Filtration System Rev B.doc

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