海洋油•ガス生産設備の無人化操業の現状および動向

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The highest economic justification category for offshore production are the unmanned operations. Personnel located on offshore platforms require support facilities such as accommodation and catering facilities on the platform and helicopter and/or service boats support from onshore facilities. Even with unmanned or de-manned operations there exists a requirement to temporarily accommodate supporting facilities which would cover a minimum requirement and be designed to the ultimate safety standards. Innovative SCADA/DCS technological applications can have a direct influence on unmanned or de-manned offshore operations.
In offshore applications, economic technical and safety considerations involve the cost benefits achieved by unmanned platform operations thereby providing substantial economic benefits in offshore operation.
Some of the safety aspects arising from the Piper Alpha North Sea tragedy and the subsequent recommendations outlined in Lord Cullen's report are included in this study.