delivers truly versatile PFP
Technology-driven partnership
Benarx epoxy boxes, based on Chartek technology, provide bespoke dry-fit Passive Fire Protection (PFP) solutions. When localised fire protection is required for critical, and potentially vulnerable structures and equipment, Benarx epoxy boxes provide an ideal solution.
The boxes are a result of a partnership between Beerenberg and AkzoNobel, which was announced in 2017. The tailormade solutions have been used on dozens of projects around the world and have resulted in cost and time savings for customers in extremely challenging situations. Based on Chartek technology that has protected assets in the most extreme environments for decades, Benarx epoxy boxes provide a durable and reliable solution for removable PFP that can be installed on or off-site in any environmental conditions.
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Case Studies
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LNG Melkoya, Norway
Project
Snohvit LNG Export Terminal
Location
Hammerfest, Norway
Year
2006; inspected after 10 years in service in 2016
The Challenge
The project demanded removable fire protection installed on-site in freezing conditions with limited working room. Find out how Benarx Epoxy Boxes, built with Chartek technology, provided the ideal solution.
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Case Study 3
Case Study 4
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Nyhamana Gas Processing Plant
Project
Nyhamna Gas Processing Plant
Location
Norway
Year
2015-18
The Challenge
The challenge: Could a robust removable PFP solution be found for a project requiring high performance in corrosive conditions to be fabricated in multiple locations?
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Kashagan, Kazakhstan
Project
Kashagan Oil Field Development
Location
Kashagan, Kazakhstan
Year
2009
The Challenge
During module fabrication, PFP application was omitted on several steel structures. Could these structures be protected on-site in challenging conditions without impacting the project schedule?
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FPSO Egina, Nigeria
Project
FPSO Egina
Location
Offshore Nigeria
Year
2018
The Challenge
Not only did the removable PFP solution need to be robust enough to withstand the rigours of offshore conditions for a 25 year design life, but the project also required compliance with local content requirements in Nigeria.
RESULT
A professional looking, robust and durable system that is easy to remove and/or re-install for equipment inspections. Some boxes were lined with standard insulation (according to project spec.) to cover both thermal and acoustic demand and make the entire solution fully removable and reusable.
The Benarx-Chartek boxes were inspected in 2016 after 10 years in service. The boxes were easy to remove and re-install and were found to have no defects.
SOLUTION
Benarx Epoxy Boxes, fabricated with Chartek technology (2000x pcs) were used on valves, flanges, actuators, pipe supports, nozzles, and manholes.
The combination of Benarx Epoxy Boxes on the valve and flanges were used with Chartek 7, wet applied on the connecting pipes to the valve/flange. Most of the boxes were installed outdoors and exposed to harsh weather conditions.
The project demanded removable fire protection installed on-site in freezing conditions with limited working room. Find how Benarx Epoxy Boxes, built with Chartek technology, provided the ideal solution.
This LNG liquefaction facility required removable fire protection for critical equipment ranging from 0.5” up to 32”.
The solution needed to withstand harsh artic conditions and be workable in congested areas where many different disciplines work together simultaneously.
Due to a tight schedule, the installation was planned when the facility was live (online) during wintertime (-20 deg. C). Given the application challenges and performance requirements, Benarx Epoxy Boxes, based on Chartek fire protection technology, were chosen for this application.
LNG Melkoya, Norway
RESULT
Approximately 12,500 Benarx PFP boxes were used on the project.
SOLUTION
Benarx Epoxy Boxes, fabricated with Chartek technology, were selected as the primary system for removable fireproofing box solution for various items including:
- Valves and flanges
- Slug catchers
- Vessel saddles and vessel nozzles
- Piping and Pipe supports
- Instrumentation items
- Critical cabling and cable trays
- Manhole (Manway)
- Structural inspected areas (bolted connection,
critical welds, sliding joints)
Due to the large scope of the project, Beerenberg
also supplied field surveyors and installers to carry
out the site measurement and installation of the
Benarx Epoxy products.
THE CHALLENGE
The scope for passive fire protection on this project was big! Modules were fabricated by multiple fabricators in different countries, including COOEC in China, OGN in Newcastle, UK, and Kvaerner, with other yards in Norway, where module integration also took place. This created several operational challenges for material suppliers and vendors.
The project mandated compliance with NORSOK R-004 standards for the PFP and insulation. Due to the different construction locations and corrosive environmental conditions on site, the asset owners were looking for a robust and high performance, removable PFP system.
Nyhamana Gas Processing Plant
RESULT
The Benarx Epoxy Panels were installed over the winter period to minimise the impact on project commissioning. The quick and easy installation reduced the cost and schedule impacts of the application. The panels were designed to avoid clashing with the installed equipment.
Only 5% of the cable trays from the pipe rack were temporarily removed during the installation of the panels and were then installed on top of the panels afterwards.
Benarx PFP panel systems by Beerenberg are dry fix PFP systems which require only sealing technology on the joints (for weather protection only).
SOLUTION
To avoid the re-blasting and priming of steel that had already been painted, and to avoid spray application of PFP in sea-facing areas, Benarx epoxy panels based on Chartek technology was proposed as a solution.
This would enable the pipe rack and equipment to be protected against the risk of fire without necessitating the disassembly of the entire equipment from the pipe rack.
THE CHALLENGE
The Kashagan oil field phase 1 development in Kazakhstan included the construction of offshore production platforms in the Caspian Sea, and an associated onshore processing facility.
During fabrication of the modules, several thousand M2 of steel structures were missing passive fire protection (PFP) due to design changes. These required PFP to be installed after the pipe rack was fully erected and equipped with pipes, pipe support and cable trays.
To further complicate the application, it was planned to be carried out in freezing winter conditions.
The client also needed regular access to structural supports and a cooling tower, which required a removable fire protection solution.
Kashagan, Kazakhstan
RESULT
The following equipment were protected using Benarx boxes on the Egina FPSO.
Valves and Flanges (113 EA) ESDVs (from 2” to 24”)
SDVs (from 2” to 14”) Riser ESDVs
HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection System) Ordinary thermal steel boxes (~ 700 EA)
Fire tested inspected hatches were accommodated in the box design to allow the project quick and easy access to some equipment components together with water shed design allowing water run off along the external box surface for avoiding water ingress.
In addition to the Benarx boxes used on the Egina FPSO, AkzoNobel was chosen to supply all the protective coatings and spray applied fire protection for the hull and topsides. At the heart of the selection of paint specification and coating supplier for the project was the ability to conform to the Nigerian Content objectives, ensuring that 60% of the coatings supplied for the construction of the FPSO hull in South Korea were to be manufactured in Nigeria. In all, this would amount to more than one million liters of paint. AkzoNobel and their joint venture partner, PCMN Nigeria, were ideally suited as partners for the coating supply for the project.
The Egina FPSO in numbers
330m hull length 2.3 million bbls storage capacity Accommodation for 240 personnel on board
SOLUTION
Benarx Epoxy Box systems for removable fireproofing, based on Chartek technology, was chosen for the project. The boxes are designed for the protection of actuators, valves, flanges, and other equipment which require removable PFP.
They are constructed using a stainless-steel skeleton and covered with Chartek epoxy intumescent fire protection.
THE CHALLENGE
The Egina field development consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit connected to a Subsea Production System and an Offloading Terminal. The Egina FPSO is the largest in Total’s fleet.
As is common in FPSOs, the Egina FPSO had a very compact design and hence space between modules was constrained. The removable PFP needed a precise design to deal with the space constraint and proven performance in harsh offshore conditions. In addition, the vendor needed to support a complex supply chain which included supplies to the topside's fabrication yards in Korea and Nigeria and to comply with local content requirements.
A very stringent 2-hour jet fire requirement was also placed on the PFP.
FPSO Egina, Nigeria
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THE CHALLENGE
Project location: Kashagan Oil Field offshore
Project Owner: ENI and SBM Offshore
Year: 2009
Project location: LNG Snohvit, Norway (extreme cold climate)
Project Owner: Equinor (formerly Statoil)
Year: 2006 (Benarx Epoxy Boxes, inspected in 2016)
Project location: Nyhamana Gas Processing Plant
Project Owner: was Shell, now Gassco
Year: 2015-2018
Project location: FPSO Egina, Nigeria
Project Owner: Total
Year: 2018
delivers truly versatile PFP
Technology-driven partnership
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LNG Melkoya, Norway
Project location: LNG Snohvit, Norway (extreme cold climate)
Project Owner: Equinor (formerly Statoil)
Year: 2006 (Benarx Epoxy Boxes, inspected in 2016)
CHALLENGE
This LNG liquefaction facility required removable fire protection for critical equipment ranging from 0.5” up to 32”. The solution needed to withstand harsh artic conditions and be workable in congested areas where many different disciplines work together simultaneously. Due to a tight schedule, the installation was planned when the facility was live (online) during wintertime (-20 deg. C). Given the application challenges and performance requirements, Benarx Epoxy Boxes, based on Chartek fire protection technology, were chosen for this application.
SOLUTION
Benarx Epoxy Boxes, fabricated with Chartek technology (2000x pcs) were used on valves, flanges, actuators, pipe supports, nozzles, and manholes.
The combination of Benarx Epoxy Boxes on the valve and flanges were used with Chartek 7, wet applied on the connecting pipes to the valve/flange. Most of the boxes were installed outdoors and exposed to harsh weather conditions.
RESULT
A professional looking, robust and durable system that is easy to remove and/or re-install for equipment inspections. Some boxes were lined with standard insulation (according to project spec.) to cover both thermal and acoustic demand and make the entire solution fully removable and reusable.
The Benarx-Chartek boxes were inspected in 2016 after 10 years in service. The boxes were easy to remove and re-install and were found to have no defects.
LNG Melkoya, Norway
Beerenberg’s Benarx pre-fabricated PFP solutions, manufactured with Chartek
Benarx epoxy boxes, based on Chartek technology, provide bespoke dry-fit Passive Fire Protection (PFP) solutions. When localised fire protection is required for critical, and potentially vulnerable structures and equipment, Benarx epoxy boxes provide an ideal solution.
The boxes are a result of a partnership between Beerenberg and AkzoNobel, which was announced in 2017. The tailormade solutions have been used on dozens of projects around the world and have resulted in cost and time savings for customers in extremely challenging situations. Based on Chartek technology that has protected assets in the most extreme environments for decades, Benarx epoxy boxes provide a durable and reliable solution for removable PFP that can be installed on or off-site in any environmental conditions.
Case Studies
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Nyhamana Gas Processing Plant, Norway
Nyhamana Gas Processing Plant, Norway
Project location: Nyhamna Gas Processing Plant
Project Owner: was Shell, now Gassco
Year: 2015-2018
CHALLENGE
The scope for passive fire protection on this project was big! Modules were fabricated by multiple fabricators in different countries, including COOEC in China, OGN in Newcastle, UK, and Kvaerner, with other yards in Norway, where module integration also took place. This created several operational challenges for material suppliers and vendors.
The project mandated compliance with NORSOK R-004 standards for the PFP and insulation. Due to the different construction locations and corrosive environmental conditions on site, the asset owners were looking for a robust and high performance, removable PFP system.
SOLUTION
Benarx Epoxy Boxes, fabricated with Chartek technology, were selected as the primary system for removable fireproofing box solution for various items including:
- Valves and flanges
- Slug catchers
- Vessel saddles and vessel nozzles
- Piping and Pipe supports
- Instrumentation items
- Critical cabling and cable trays
- Manhole (Manway)
- Structural inspected areas (bolted connection, critical welds, sliding joints)
Due to the large scope of the project, Beerenberg also supplied field surveyors and installers to carry out the site measurement and installation of the Benarx Epoxy products.
RESULT
Approximately 12,500 Benarx PFP boxes were used on the project.
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Kashagan, Kazakhstan
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FPSO Egina,
Nigeria
Kashagan, Kazakhstan
Project location: Kashagan Oil Field offshore
Project Owner: ENI and SBM Offshore
Year: 2009
CHALLENGE
The Kashagan oil field phase 1 development in Kazakhstan included the construction of offshore production platforms in the Caspian Sea, and an associated onshore processing facility. During fabrication of the modules, several thousand M2 of steel structures were missing passive fire protection (PFP) due to design changes. These required PFP to be installed after the pipe rack was fully erected and equipped with pipes, pipe support and cable trays. To further complicate the application, it was planned to be carried out in freezing winter conditions.
The client also needed regular access to structural supports and a cooling tower, which required a removable fire protection solution.
SOLUTION
To avoid the re-blasting and priming of steel that had already been painted, and to avoid spray application of PFP in sea-facing areas, Benarx epoxy panels based on Chartek technology was proposed as a solution. This would enable the pipe rack and equipment to be protected against the risk of fire without necessitating the disassembly of the entire equipment from the pipe rack.
RESULT
The Benarx Epoxy Panels were installed over the winter period to minimise the impact on project commissioning. The quick and easy installation reduced the cost and schedule impacts of the application. The panels were designed to avoid clashing with the installed equipment. Only 5% of the cable trays from the pipe rack were temporarily removed during the installation of the panels and were then installed on top of the panels afterwards.
Benarx PFP panel systems by Beerenberg are dry fix PFP systems which require only sealing technology on the joints (for weather protection only).
FPSO Egina, Nigeria
Project location: FPSO Egina, Nigeria
Project Owner: Total
Year: 2018
CHALLENGE
The Egina field development consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit connected to a Subsea Production System and an Offloading Terminal. The Egina FPSO is the largest in Total’s fleet.
As is common in FPSOs, the Egina FPSO had a very compact design and hence space between modules was constrained. The removable PFP needed a precise design to deal with the space constraint and proven performance in harsh offshore conditions. In addition, the vendor needed to support a complex supply chain which included supplies to the topside's fabrication yards in Korea and Nigeria and to comply with local content requirements. A very stringent 2-hour jet fire requirement was also placed on the PFP.
SOLUTION
Benarx Epoxy Box systems for removable fireproofing, based on Chartek technology, was chosen for the project. The boxes are designed for the protection of actuators, valves, flanges, and other equipment which require removable PFP. They are constructed using a stainless-steel skeleton and covered with Chartek epoxy intumescent fire protection.
The following equipment were protected using Benarx boxes on the Egina FPSO.
- Valves and Flanges (113 EA)
- ESDVs (from 2” to 24”)
- SDVs (from 2” to 14”)
- Riser ESDVs
- HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection System)
- Ordinary thermal steel boxes (~ 700 EA)
Fire tested inspected hatches were accommodated in the box design to allow the project quick and easy access to some equipment components together with water shed design allowing water run off along the external box surface for avoiding water ingress.
In addition to the Benarx boxes used on the Egina FPSO, AkzoNobel was chosen to supply all the protective coatings and spray applied fire protection for the hull and topsides. At the heart of the selection of paint specification and coating supplier for the project was the ability to conform to the Nigerian Content objectives, ensuring that 60% of the coatings supplied for the construction of the FPSO hull in South Korea were to be manufactured in Nigeria. In all, this would amount to more than one million liters of paint. AkzoNobel and their joint venture partner, PCMN Nigeria, were ideally suited as partners for the coating supply for the project.
The Egina FPSO in numbers
330m hull length
2.3 million bbls storage capacity
Accommodation for 240 personnel on board
