Kerr McGee "Boomvang"

Client: Kerr McGee
Other Partners: 50.0% Shell, 20.0% Ocean Energy

Details:
Truss Spar, 90-foot diameter hull
3,453feet (1,052meters) water depth

Project Team:
Mustang Engineering (Engineering)
J. Ray McDermott (Shipyard)
Spars International (Spar Design)

Installation:
Amelia, LA USA (onshore)
East Breaks 642, 643, 683 (offshore)

FIBERBOND® Scope:
Supply of materials
Shop prefabrication
Site installation including FRP welding
Installation of supports, installation of flanges, and commissioning assistance

Systems Selected for FIBERBOND®:
Firewater, firewater deluge, seawater
5,400feet (1,646meters) of piping, up to 12" (300NB)
ABS- and USCG-type approved products
200psig (13.8bar) design, 300psig (20.7bar) hydrotest

Highlights:
FIBERBOND® selected for 2nd truss spar
Installed warranty on entire system
Operating since 2001