This page shows arrangements of Power Generation for Khuffe and Clair. These examples are ones where a smaller range of

machine needed to be selected because of weight and size limitations of the Platform. The Platforms themselves had limited

demands compared to some larger platforms where extended processing increases power requirements (see Kristin, Magnus

etc). Both Platforms are fixed structures and the machines do not have to contend with any impact from sea motions as if they

were on a floating structure. There are thus no limitations as to where the machines may be positioned to minimise movement

although hazard restraints affecting layout must still be followed.

The first example is Clair, here the

FEED was conducted in Houston at

Mustang following GOM principles and

favouring local source and experience

(US, supply Solar, Engineering

Houston). In this plan view you can

see very conventional Module

Packages sited in a near safe area

adjacent the Accommodation

The second example is Khuffe, looking for a

10 mW Power Generation Package. The

manufacturer of choice was Rolls Royce,

(machines of this brand operated by owner,

service agreements already set up). The

design requirement required a detailed

assessment of weight (due to Topsides Limits)

to secure the power without weight penalty.

No existing Module Design existed so rather

than securing an existing of the shelf Module,

FEED design was necessary to establish cost

and weight of such a 10 mW machine

incorporated into a Module. These sheets

elaborate the review of weight, size that was

necessary. Much of the weight reduction was

achieved because this (and Clair) is/are fixed

platforms and the results of Magnus Design

were avoided to minimise steel in Jacket and

Module.

This Diagram also from Khuffe, shows the

pakaged GT in a Module it also illustrates the

Power Control System each machine has. In

any power generation arrangement there must

be a Power Control System. This system must

control voltage, frequency also if more than

one machine are in parallel that the outputs

match up. Often there is a need to convert AC

to DC, full wave, half wave rectification etc. As

much deliberation is given to drivers and

generators must also be given to their control

and the electrical system contol. .