Umbilical Pre-commissioningand Commissioning Services
Objective expertise andunmatched experience

8Applications

1• Pre-Loadout testing• Transpooling operations
Umbilical lines are the lifeblood ofsubsea developments. Delays, repair,or rework processes can be expensive
and time consuming. That’s why
verifying the condition of the umbilicalthrough testing and monitoring is
critical to mitigating risks and costs.
Baker Hughes, Process & Pipeline
Services (PPS) provides complete
turnkey services for precommissioning and commissioning
umbilical systems from load-out atthe manufacturing facility, throughinstallation, to product introduction
and start up. Our objective expertiseand unmatched experience ensurecleanliness and integrity while
verifying that the lines conform toyour predefined specifications.

Increase efficiency
The dedicated PPS team of specialists
provides umbilical testing services
and complete project management.
The team focuses on flexibility,
allowing them to quickly respond toeach customer’s needs.
PPS’ highly trained personnel have theexpertise to perform hydraulic fluid,
electrical, and fiber-optic testing instrict adherence to ISO standards andoperator specifications.
Our extensive record in testing
umbilical systems spans each stageof development and includes testingoriginal component parts before
assembly, factory acceptance,monitoring during transit andinstallation, and function testing andcommissioning the system before
startup.

• Post-Loadout testing• Monitoring during layoperations• Final testing prior tooverboarding• Post installation testing

We provide cost-effective solutions
and make sure that each projectis scaled and customized to yourrequirements.

• Ensuring fluid cleanlinessCut non-productive time

• DC resistance checks for
integrity of conductors

PPS umbilical services specialists
have access to a fleet of fit-forpurpose monitoring and pumping
equipment that can be quickly
deployed to virtually any locationworldwide. With our high-pressure
pumping equipment, we can takecare of all your needs:• Flushing and fluid change-out
operations• System backup• Specially designed seal systems
to handle the most aggressive
well fluids• High-velocity flushing and flow
testing to ensure cleanliness anddetermine tube characteristics

Ensure consistent standards
Comprehensive electrical andfiber-optic testing services include
resistance testing, time-domainreflectometry (TDR) and optical

Features and benefits• Insulation testing to prove
integrity of cable insulation• OTDR testing to prove fiberoptic cable integrity• Hydraulic pressure leaktesting to confirm hose / tubeintegrity

Additional services• FCGT• Pigging and gauging• Dewatering• Pipeline conditioning• Drying

time domain reflectometry (OTDR). Calibrated equipment
linked to remote monitoring facilities enables continuous
monitoring of the required parameters during umbilicaltransit and lay. Baker Hughes engineers develop specificprocedures and engineering requirements with eachcustomer to ensure a seamless testing regime.
This process is critical as each umbilical may be tested
up to seven times in the course of the project. Applying
consistent standards and equipment over multiple
tests and multiple projects enables our customers to be
confident in the results.

Meet your objectives
At Baker Hughes, umbilical cleaning, testing andcommissioning projects are a core service. We pride
ourselves on our ability to get the job done intelligently andCopyright 2023 Baker Hughes Company. All rights reserved.
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efficiently. If you need comprehensive services, we canprovide integrated project services for umbilical lines, flowlines, pipelines, and topside commissioning.
By combining our global reach with our knowledgeable
and responsive staff, we offer a prompt andcomprehensive response to your needs. Our experience iscombined with advanced technologies and research todeliver effective cleaning, drying, testing, and other process
and pipeline solutions.
The Baker Hughes integrated services team canincorporate single-point coordination and dedicatedengineering services to reduce your total costs andshorten your project timelines. With innovative, efficienttechnologies, we provide quality services that save you
money and meet your objectives.

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