In effecting a system design, the entire system from the reservoir to the separators (and possibly beyond) are considered to determine applicable operating parameters, flow diameters, flow rates, insulation for tubing, flowline, manifold, chemical injection requirements, host facilities, intervention needs and techniques, operating strategies and procedures, etc. assuring that the entire system can be built and operated successfully and economically. All production modes including startup, steady state, rate change and shutin throughout the system life-cycle, are considered.

INTEC has made significant contributions in the assessment of system operability issues and in developing operating strategies to avoid the formation of hydrate or wax plugs at any time during system operation. INTEC uses this experience in developing long-offset, deepwater, subsea development projects for our clients.