Tracy Dulle
Technology Editor, Surface Systems & Vessels
HOUSTON -- Clayton Industries has repackaged its steam generator package which allows for more steam per square foot of deck space, the company said on the sidelines of the 2008 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
"The available space onboard a rig is extremely limited because of equipment, so designers/owners are looking for a solution that is compact and as light as possible," said Frank Van Riet, engineering manager for Clayton.
The steam generators provide heat for a range of needs, from general heating purposes, to making fresh water. The generator is also used to heat the mud used to drive and lubricate a drilling head at depths of 20,000 ft (6,098 m) beneath the sea's surface.
Clayton packages the steam generator and auxiliary equipment in a compact container, making it easy for those just needing to rent the equipment for a few months, Van Riet said.
Another application is to heat sludge from oil spillage, which normally would harden, for transport back to onshore facilities. "That concept was developed by Clayton," Van Riet said.
Clayton's SigmaFire 200 steam generator is on display at the OTC conference.
05/06/2008
