PIG Launch and Receiver
Panterra was awarded the task of designing and fabricating 4 PIG Launch and Receiver units on behalf of APL Norway for delivery to Reliance Ruby FPSO. Design code PD5500 with ABS Class follow-up and design approval.
For the fabrication of the 4 PIG Launch and Receiver units, Panterra made use of our robotic welding cell improving not only the continuity and quality of the welds across the 4 units but also the efficiency of repetitive welding procedures. Achieving PD 5500 with ABS Class follow-up and design approval.
PD 5500 is the UK's national pressure vessels code, ensuring the safety and efficiency of unfired pressure vessel design, manufacture, inspection and testing.
A key feature, PD 5500 allows for design by analysis. Where the vessel's geometry and major dimensions are specified, and the required thickness is calculated using closed-form equations or graphical data.