PaperExperimental Investigation of Subsea Structures during Installation and the Related Wave Loads Added Mass and Damping
The Fourteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Toulon, France
23 May 2004
This paper presents experiments focussing on the wave loads, added mass and damping of a subsea structure in the splash zone. Two series of tests ...
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PaperPrediction of Wave Impact Loads on Ship-type Offshore Structures in Steep Fronted Waves
The Fourteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Toulon, France
23 May 2004
Steep fronted waves can induce extremely large impact pressures on the hull of moored ship-type offshore structures. Several incidents confirmed ...
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PaperDeepstar Study on Predicting FPSO Responses – Model Tests vs. Numerical Analysis
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
3 May 2004
This paper presents the correlation study of FPSO model tests and numerical analyses sponsored by the DeepStar program. The numerical analysis ...
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PaperBenchmark Model Tests on the DeepStar Theme Structures FPSO, Spar and TLP
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
1 May 2004
In the framework of the studies on the DeepStar Theme Structures for deepwater in the Gulf of Mexico, contractors and research institutes have ...
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PaperHydrodynamics aspects of Gravity Based Structures in shallow water
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
1 May 2004
The concrete Gravity Based Structure (GBS) is an attractive concept for shallow water oil and gas developments. The present paper discusses 3 ...
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PaperModel Testing for Ultradeep Waters
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
1 May 2004
Model test procedures for global analysis verification of floating production systems in ultradeep waters are reviewed. Due to space limitations in ...
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PaperFull Field and Early Productions Ultra Deep Waters - The ‘DP-FPSO’ and ‘DP-EFPSO’ Concepts
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
1 May 2004
In the coming years, there will be a growing demand for Floating Production and Storage Units (FPSOs) for ultra deep waters (greater than 2000 m ...
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PaperSeakeeping behaviour of a frigate-type trimaran
International Conference Design & Operation of Trimaran Ships, London, UK
29 Apr 2004
The motion behaviour of a frigate-type trimaran was studied in a joint co-operation between the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN), the, Maritime ...
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PaperPropeller - diesel engine interaction in a turn
7th International Naval Engineering Conference and Exhibition (INEC), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
16 Mar 2004
In this paper the simulation results of a ship mobility model are presented. This model consists of an elaborate propulsion model (diesel engine, ...
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MagazineSharing Floating Production expertise benefits the whole industry
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
For the last six years oil companies, operators, contractors, yards, research institutes and safety authorities, have been sharing their experiences ...
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MagazineOffshore research activities in 2004
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's own offshore research program is closely related to the needs of the industry. The program has been
categorised into five major themes.
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MagazineSnorre TLP Successful safety assessment
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
The Snorre Tension Leg Platform (TLP) has been operating successfully in the North Sea, offshore Norway, since
1992. Engineered by Aker Kvaerner and ...
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MagazineCombined Model Tests and Simulations in the Lift
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Installing new topside modules on an existing Floating Production Unit (FPU) in deep water can be a challenging task. The crane vessel and semi ...
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MagazineBP opts for New High Reynolds VIV test set-up
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
BP has chosen MARIN's High Reynolds Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) test set-up as part of its continuing research into the VIV response of marine ...
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MagazineWeather impact assessed in ExxonMobil STS study
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of crude oil and petroleum cargoes has become common practice within the marine industry. The operation at sea involves ...
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