SLIC Connector

The multi-functional, robust connector designed for continuous offshore operations. Optional subsea wireline pressure control also available.

The revolutionary SLIC introduces improved safety, increased reliability, ease of maintenance and redundancy into the riser connector. The unique design provides a ‘plug-and-play' configurability for offshore operations where multiple options, reliable hardware and redundancy are the key to low cost operations and satisfied customers. The SLIC uniquely introduces the option to extend the lubricator of a Riserless Intervention System introducing the ability to recover dropped wireline toolstrings from the same vessel using the same Riserless Intervention System - a capability never previously possible.

The SLIC will interface with a variety of tooling including the STL Slickline Control Head (PCH), the STL E-Line PCH, the STL Test and Lift Tool and the unique full bore STL Riser Extension Tool.

The SLIC has all moving and hydraulic components protected from exposure to wellbore fluids and pressure. Uniquely, the engagement of control stabs is an independent function from the primary lock, minimizing any risk of damage to critical sealing surfaces.

The SLIC is a connector which can be applied to a wide variety of connections applications, whether in Riserless Subsea Well Intervention, riser well intervention, rigid and flexible risers, drilling or abandonment, for example.

Key to the robust nature of the connector is the ability for it to be recovered to surface with one of the dogs disengaged, in the event of a piston failure. The piston can then be easily and simply replaced without affecting the pressure envelope, minimising system downtime.

The cartridge style design of the SLIC male connector allows flexibility in the configuration of the SLIC depending on the application and the task in hand. The cartridge design also allows third parties (under license) to develop their own cartridges for other purposes and applications.

STL can provide the SLIC as a bare connector for inclusion into a client's systems, or STL can configure the SLIC with custom built functionality, external frameworks and complete integration into a larger bespoke turnkey product engineered by STL for the client's specific application.

Typical Applications
• Riserless Intervention pressure control head
• Riserless Intervention lubricator connector
• Light drilling riser connector
• TTRD riser connector

Benefits
• Highly robust design minimises deployment damage risks
• Suitable for deepwater guide-lineless deployment
• Direct hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control compatible
• Commonality of components creates low cost back-up strategy

Features
• High bending load capacity for open water
• Controlled engagement and disengagement
• Optional elastomeric or metal-to-metal wellbore sealing methods
• Unique hydraulically actuated pressure balanced couplers allow use of multiple hydraulic, electric and optic lines
• Pre-loaded and non-preloaded versions available depending on application
• Optional mechanical or hydraulic ROV overrides can be included
• No specialist tools required for maintenance

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Awards for wells done well
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