Vortex VST HP Series Manual

Gas / Liquid sampling tool

High pressure, manually operated.

Version 2.2

VERSION SECTION ISSUE DATE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION OF UPDATE

1.0 21 March 2017 JG First Edition

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Document name:

VOR-GST-MAN:VER 1.0

VST-XX-HP

Vortex gas sample tool manual version 1.0

VORTEX International Ltd

27 Parrs Road RD1

New Plymouth 4371

New Zealand

Ph/Fax + 64 6 7538102
Mobile + 64 (0) 276 88 53 72

http://www.vortexdredge.com

CONTENTS Page

1 INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 Reference Documents 4

1.2 Abbreviations 4

1.3 Contacts 4

2 SAFETY 5

2.1 Overview 5

2.2 Risk Assessment 5

2.3 Mechanical 5

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7

3.1 Description 6

3.2 Schematic 7

3.3 Component particulars 8

4 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

4.1 Pre-dive Checks tool visual check 9,10,11,12,13,14

4.2 Pulling a vacuum 15

4.3 Changing bottles 16

4.4 Pre dive checks, in water operation 17,18

4.5 Post Dive Checks 19

4.6 Cleaning tool and bottles 20

5 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE 22

5.1 Standard Procedures 22

5.2 Replacement Procedures 22

6 Appendix and references

6.1 Tool dimensions and weights 23

6.2 Inventory 24

6.3 Bottle part numbers 25

Appendix III. Suppliers specifications sheets 26-31

CONTACTS 32

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1.INTRODUCTION

The vortex High pressure Gas Sampling tool is designed to capture gas and liquid samples in a

subsea environment and recover said samples to the surface in a high pressure state of no more

than 1800psi (124bar) by means of an electro mechanical operated syringe to ingest sample then

purge sample into a sample bottle after recovery to surface.

This tool is designed to be deployed from the surface with the bottle bled of air and a vacuum

entrained in the system. Sample filling relies on the entrained vacuum and ambient water

pressure filling the bottle when the main isolation valve is operated.

1.1 Reference Documents

See Appendix and references section at the end of this document for certificates and

manufacturers data.

1.2 Abbreviations

PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

PPE: Personnel protective equipment

JHA: Job Hazard Analysis

VST: Vortex Sample Tool

HP: High Pressure

1.3 Contacts

For Technical queries, Comments and Feedback contact Vortex Dredge: [email protected]

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2. SAFETY

2.1 Overview

All local HSE procedures must be followed. Use of PPE should follow guidelines outlined with

handling of potential sample. For example hazardous gas samples should have PPE appropriate

to mitigate dangers associated with that gas. Safety glasses should be considered minimum

requirement irrespective of potential sample. Your safety is your responsibility. Think and plan

ahead accordingly.

2.2 Risk Assessment

Consult with local HSE and installation operators to identify best practice steps needed for safe

operations. Identify if the task been done and implement lessons learned. JHA, permitting and

toolbox talks should preclude all operations.

2.4 Mechanical

Ensure all fittings and fasteners are secure. Check general condition of tool against images in

manual for anything which may indicate potential operational issues.

•Remember, your safety is your responsibility. Think and plan ahead
accordingly. If in doubt, please ask.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Description

To “Suck” the sample into the syringe the operator will function the main isolation valve to open

the circuit to ambient pressure and ‘draw’ the sample into the bottle.

To entrap the sample in the sample bottle the operator will function the main isolation valve

closed to seal the circuit and entrap the sample in the sample bottle.

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3.2 Description: Schematic

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Exhaust relief valve set

to 1800psi (124bar)

0 to 3000 psi

gauge

Sample bleed

valve / vacuum

pull port

Secondary

isolation valve

Vortex VST-XX-HP sample tool schematic

Main isolation

valve

Inlet funnel

Sample bottle

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3.3 Component particulars

• Complete tool Weight empty in air = 107 lb (40kg)

• Complete tool Weight empty in fresh water = 61 lb (28 kg)

• Containment bottle volume = 0.264 gallon (1.0 litre)

• Main relief valve setting as of 1 May 2013 = 1800psi (124 bar)

• Complete tool dimensions = 44 inch (1140 mm) long x 7 inch (180 mm) diameter

• Main relief valve working range = 0 to 3000 psi (206 bar)

• Main isolation valve rated to 10,000 psi (689 bar)

• Secondary isolation vale rated to 3000 psi (206 bar)

• Sample bleed off valve rated to 3000 psi (206 bar)

• Pressure gauge = 0 to 3000 psi (206 bar)

• Standard funnel diameter =- 6 inch (150mm) Capacity = 780ml (0.82 quart).

• Extra funnel diameter =- 10 inch (254mm) Capacity = 6 litre (6.3 quart).

• Depth rating = 2054 mtr. 6741 foot seawater with 1800psi rated bottles.

• Deeper rated and different sized bottles available on request.

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4. OPERATION PROCEDURES

4.1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check

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Tool complete and ready to deploy.

Access sample bottles within seconds via
one, heavy duty clamp.

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4.1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check

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ROV friendly Main
isolation valve.

Small sample intake funnel.
Remove when servicing.

Sample containment
bottle and all valves
mounted in stainless
steel anti - impact
safety housing

Secondary isolation
valve.

Multi orientation ROV
handle

Contained sample
pressure.

Sample bleed
off valve/
vacuum pull
port.

Maintenance
access port.

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4.1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check

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10,000psi rated, ROV specific, main
isolation valve and orientation.

Main relief valve.
Vortex relief setting is 1800psi (124 bar)

It is not uncommon to see around 200 psi

drop in pressure after closing main

isolating valve during ascent to surface

whilst main relief valve ‘resets’

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4.1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check

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Fit male plug to stem
before transporting
sample bottle.

Close this isolation valve
before transporting
sample bottle.

This tool has three sample bottles in the kit. Surface with full bottle, change
out bottle for dispatch to laboratory, fit new bottle, continue sample
programme.

Remove these four bolts to extract main
body from casing during serving.

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4.1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check

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Standard funnel capacity:
780ml (0.82 quart).
No view ports.

Simple bolt on extra funnel
capacity:
6 litre (6.3 quart).
3 view ports.

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4.1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check

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Bleed off all

pressure from

this sample
bleed off valve
before serving.

Remove this clamp to split casing and
change bottle. Ensure O-ring is in place
between flanges.

REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FROM TOOL BEFORE SERVICING:

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4.2 Pulling a vacuum

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Sample bleed off valve.
Connect here to draw off sample or to pull a vacuum to store
in sample bottle when working in very shallow water.

Secondary isolator valve.

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4.3 Changing bottles

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REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FROM TOOL BEFORE SERVICING:

Tool has two spare bottles as
standard kit to enable multiple
samples whilst on location.

ALWAYS Fit male plug to fitting at

end of isolation valve prior to
shipping pressurized bottle to
laboratory.

Simply fit spare bottle to continue sample
programme.

NO DOWNTIME SENDING TOOL AWAY TO
LAB.

PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION CHECK

1

Remove

top section of tool to expose sample bottle location.

Fit clean

containment bottle.

Replace top section of tool over sample bottle.

2

Ensure main isolation valve is CLOSED and secondary isolation
valve is OPEN.

3

Connect vacuum pump to sample bleed valve / vacuum pull

port, open this valve and draw full vacuum,

note vacuum

reading in dive logs then close this valve to isolate vacuum
inside the circuit.

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Ensure sample bleed valve is closed and capped off.

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Containment bottle will now be isolated at sea level pressure
with a vacuum until main isolation valve is opened and
pressure differential equalizes between bottle and sea water
ambient pressure.

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Check 0 to 3000 psi gauge is reading 0 and full of appropriate
gauge liquid.

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With tool on location, invert tool to remove any residual air
bubbles in the funnel, place tool with funnel facing down

and

place funnel over the sample location.

Hold tool vertically over
product until product rises and displaces water in funnel. Hold
tool vertically over product until product rises and displaces
water in funnel.

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4.4 Pre dive checks, in water operation

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Remember, your safety is your responsibility. If in doubt, please ask

STEP PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION CHECK

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Open Main isolation valve to ‘suck’ product sample into tool.

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Close main isolator valve.

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Close secondary isolator valve if desired. This valve is only a
back up to the main isolator valve.

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Recover tool to deck.

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As water depth decreases during ascent, the main relief valve
will limit the pressure stored in the containment bottle to a
pre

-set figure.

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Remove top section of tool to expose sample bottle location.
Close bottle isolation valve. Remove,

cap and label sample

bottle.

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Depending on client requirements, the tool may need internally
cleaning

before next sample run. Invert tool,

fill funnel with hot
soapy water, open all valves and flush out circuit then flush
circuit with fresh water then blow dry with air and close all
valves.

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Fit clean containment bottle, pull and isolate vacuum in circuit,
replace top section of tool over sample bottle.

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Continue sample program.

Please return tool to supplier for post job maintenance.

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4.5 Pre dive checks, in water operation

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Remember, your safety is your responsibility. If in doubt, please ask

STEP PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION CHECK

1

Visual check all over

tool looking for any damage or anything

unusual.

2

Invert tool, fill funnel with hot soapy water, open all valves and
flush out circuit then flush circuit with fresh water.
Connect steam cleaner to manifold block and sample bleed off
valve and thoroughly clean circuit with all valves open.

3

Blow dry with air and close all valves.

4

Check mechanical connections on the tool are secure.

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Check inventory of tool.

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4.5 Post – Dive Checks

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4.6 Cleaning tool and bottle

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REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FROM TOOL BEFORE SERVICING:

Sample bleed off valve.

Connect here to flush manifold
block through with de-greaser
and steam cleaner.

Manifold block.

Bottle connection fitting. Connect

here to flush manifold block through
with de-greaser and steam cleaner.

Funnel inlet. Open main isolation valve and
enter here to flush through valve and plumbing
with de-greaser and steam cleaner.

Bottle end blank fitting. Remove
to flush through with de-greaser and
steam cleaner.

Bottle connection fitting. Remove
and open valve to flush through with
de-greaser and steam cleaner.

To clean tool, remove
sample bottle, open main
isolator valve, flush
through these ports with
hot soapy water to remove
all hydrocarbons. Roll tool
full 360 degrees to flush
manifold block drillings.
Flush with clean water,
blow dry with air.

POST DIVE COMMENTS

PRINT NAME

SIGNATURE

DATE

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4.5 Post – Dive Checks

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5. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

5.1 Standard Procedures

• Tool should be flushed with hot soapy water as per post dive checks.

• Allow to dry fully.

• Check operational condition of valves.

• Visual check of tool for anything which could prohibit future operation of the tool.

5.2 Replacement Procedures

• Contact Ashtead Technology representatives with reports of any damaged or unserviceable

items

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Complete tool Weight empty in air = 107 lb (40kg)

Complete tool Weight empty in fresh water = 61 lb (28 kg)

Containment bottle volume = 0.264 gallon (1.0 litre)

Complete tool dimensions = 44 inch (1140 mm) long x 7 inch (180 mm) diameter

Extra funnel diameter =- 10 inch (254mm) Capacity = 6 litre (6.3 quart).

6. APPENDIX AND REFERENCES

6.1 Tool dimensions and weights

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6.2 Inventory

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1 X sample tool complete.
1 x 11/16 crows foot spanner.
1 X multi fit ROV handle.
4 x spare funnel to main isolating valve O-rings Part number:022
2 x spare sample bottles complete. (3 bottles in total)

Consumables to be replaced at clients cost:
1000cc containment bottle replacement part number: VST­HS8HDY1000

Servicing:
Please return to supplier for servicing.

If in doubt, please ask.

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6.3 Bottle part numbers

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6. APPENDIX AND REFERENCES

Appendix III

Bottle Certificates

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Appendix III

Sample Bottle Details

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Appendix III

Sample Bottle Details

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Appendix III

Sample Bottle Details

Specification

DOT

-3A1800 (NACE MR0175)

Volume

1000cc (0.264 gallon)

Test date

March 2013

Material

SS 316 L

Surface coating

N/A. Bare 316 stainless steel

Test pressure

Design test pressure of 3000 psi

Working pressure

Marked service pressure 1800 psi

It is YOUR responsibility to ensure transportation of equipment containing

product and or samples complies with all relevant authorities.

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Part

number

Service

pressure

Diameter

Length

Weight

Internal
Volume

Threads

Specification

Included

Accessories

Material

bar mm mm kg ml

HSSC3K1

5-3BA

207 38 221 0.6 150

.250-18

NPT

DOT-3A -

316L

Stainless

HSSC3K1

5-4BA

207 38 221 0.6 150

.375-18

NPT

DOT-3A -

316L

Stainless

HSSC30-

1BA

207 76 173 2.3 300

.500-14

NPT

DOT-3A -

316L

Stainless

HSSC30-

2BA

207 76 239 3.0 500

.500-14

NPT

DOT-3A -

316L

Stainless

HSSC30-

3BA

207 76 417 5.6 1000

.750-14

NPT

DOT-3A -

316L

Stainless

HSSC3K4

0-1BA

207 102 260 5.2 900

.250-18

NPT

DOT-3A

Threaded

cap &
collar

316L

Stainless

HSSC3K4

0-2BA

207 102 279 5.7 1000

.250-18

NPT

DOT-3A

Threaded

cap &
collar

316L

Stainless

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Appendix III

Sample Bottle Details

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6. APPENDIX AND REFERENCES

Appendix III

Check Valve Details

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Joe Goodin - Managing Director
VORTEX International Ltd, 27 Parrs Road, RD1, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Tel/Fax: [phone], Mobile: + 64 (0) 27 688 5372, Email: [email protected]

www.vortexdredge.com

In association with Ashtead Technology:
ABERDEEN

Ashtead Technology Ltd
Ashtead House, Discovery Drive, ArnhallBusiness Park, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6FG
Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]

SINGAPORE
Ashtead Technology (S.E.A) Pte Ltd

Loyang Offshore Supply Base, 25 Loyang Crescent, Block 302, Unit 02-12 TOPS Ave 3, PO Box 5157,

SINGAPORE 508988
Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]

HOUSTON
Ashtead Technology Offshore Inc
19407 Park Row, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77084, U.S.A
Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]

SCOPE ENGINEERING (Ashtead Technology Agent)
Scope Engineering (WA) Pty Ltd
35 Stuart Drive, Henderson, Western Australia 6166
T: [phone] F: [phone], Email: [email protected]

Innova AS
P.O. Box 390 Forus, 4067 Stavanger
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

TES Survey Equipment Services LLC
PO Box 128256
Abu Dhabi
UAE
Tel: + 971 2 650 7710
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

6. Contacts

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