DNV DNV-RP-F301 PDF

This standard applies primarily to subsea production separators at deepwater installations within the petroleum and natural gas industries. At more ordinary water depths, existing practice, e.g. using the design by formulae (DBF) methodology in EN 13445-3, may provide feasible solutions. For deep water locations the design by analysis (DBA) approach provides consistent means to achieve more optimal designs with acceptable reliability. The design philosophy as focused on in this RP may also be utilised for ordinary water depths.

Connecting piping, foundation, anchoring and skids used for transportation, installation, etc. is considered outside the scope for this standard.

For others applications, special considerations may need to be agreed with the parties involved and according to the statutory regulations.