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The FP CombiCat® skiddable/mobile horizontal pipe handling system

By Aris Hegg
April 17, 2024

Future Production is proud to have delivered the innovative and highly capable horizontal pipe handling system, FP CombiCat® for a Well Intervention and P&A operative vessel. The FP CombiCat® is a 100% hands-free operated system which combines pipe handling crane, catwalk machine, stabbing and guide arm, all in one complete unit.

 

This unit was delivered in 2017 to a well intervention and P&A lift-boat vessel and is still considered the state-of-the-art in terms of both efficiency and HSE.

 

 

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Compact and skiddable with multiple features

The machine operation is very simple, with an automatic yoke leveling system, both vertically and horizontally. It can be operated from a drillers cabin, or by a wireless radio control unit. This leads to a very efficient and safe pipe handling machine.

 

The FP CombiCat® pipe handling machine combines multiple features in one complete unit:

  • Pipehandling crane
  • Catwalk machine
  • Stabbing and guide arm

The above listed features contribute to saving considerable installation time as the complete unit is designed to easily be lifted in place, and simply hinged onto the drill floor and bolted down at the rear end of the pipe deck.

 

Video: See video of the system in operation here!

 

CombiCat_1_overview2_web

 

For easy instalment and mobility purposes, the unit is fitted with only one hydraulic and one electrical utility-connection, underneath the catwalk close to the drill floor. For an even quicker relocation of the machine, these connectors can be delivered as quick connector plugs, depending on the client´s requirement for unit mobility.

 

If deck space is required for other purposes than pipehandling, the FP CombiCat® can easily be lifted and relocated, e.g with the rig-crane, to be temporarily stored in a convenient place.

 

Panorama view of the CombiCat system

 

Unique needs

The innovative design developed by Future Production and tailored to client’s operational requirements is characterized by:

 

  1. Short rig-up/rig-down – quick connectors and bolted to the rig floor.
  2. Lightweight and easy handling.
  3. Compact size due to multiple functionalities in one unit.
  4. Efficient use of costly rig real estate
  5. High degree of mechanization and flexibility in use

CombiCat render  

Summary

The FP CombiCat® is a bespoke solution designed to optimize pipehandling operations, use of deckspace and operational flexibility.

 

With the inherent product robustness always associated with Future Production products, the FP CombiCat® offers a very attractive investment case for drilling rigs/liftboat.

 

 

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About Author
Aris Hegg

With nearly 30 years of experience within offshore drilling technology, Aris offers insights that can help optimize rig safety and performance. His engineering and sales experience contributes to understanding the specific client requirement, project infrastructure and conditions.

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