Abstract: A technical merit index-based web model for implementing a technical merit index tool facilitates product selection. A technical user input section is populated via a global network with defined selection factors and desired values for each of the selection factors for a product to be selected. A product supplier input section is populated via the global network with product specifications relating to the defined selection factors. A technical merit index is determined for each candidate product based on a summation of normalized product specifications for each of the defined selection factors relative to the desired values. The web model and method facilitate product selection using objective criteria that is weighted based on the importance of the respective selection factors.

Abstract: A technical merit index tool establishes qualification thresholds to facilitate product selection. The technical merit index tool includes a technical user input section including defined selection factors and desired values for each of the selection factors for a product to be selected. A product supplier input section includes product specifications relating to the defined selection factors. A processor determines a technical merit index for each candidate product based on a summation of normalized product specifications for each of the defined selection factors relative to the desired values. The tool and method facilitate product selection using objective criteria that is weighted based on the importance of the respective selection factors.

Abstract: An adaptor for a top tensioned riser that allows the riser to be tied in with wellheads beyond the normal range of the top tensioned riser. An adaptor spool attaches between the top tensioned riser and the subsea wellhead. An adaptor spool hanger may land in the adaptor spool. The adaptor spool is provided with a side penetration to which a flow line may be connected. The flow line is provided with a connector that connects to a production line from a remote location. This allows the fluid production to flow from the remote location through the existing top tensioned riser to the host facility. The tieback connector/stress joint may also be provided with a flow line prepared to accept remote field tiebacks, which are also piggable.