Battery Replacement for Oil and Gas Client Minimises Offshore Maintenance
Case Study
During a maintenance visit to a NUI one of the platform’s 8-year-old batteries was identified as requiring replacement (as per the battery maintenance strategy).
Successful battery replacement was achieved within a tight timescale
Offshore service personnel and installation equipment were planned to align with delivery of battery
Client’s aim to minimise off-shore maintenance was fulfilled
Like-for-like battery model unavailable, so an alternative battery model, suitable to the platform’s load profile and with comparable physical dimensions, was sourced
The battery blocks were all charged, and capacity discharge tested in a controlled on-shore environment, then fully recharged prior to shipping offshore
Safety when unpacking is of paramount importance to the client and a strict packing standard was adhered to for all 8 pallets of battery blocks
A Dale technician mobilised offshore along with lifting and moving equipment to carry out the battery replacement