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Experience in float over integrated deck -- Design and installation

Conference ·
OSTI ID:423150

Since early 1980, Technip-Geoproduction (TPG), as designer or as installation contractor, has been using with success the float over system UNIDECK-TPG for the transportation and installation of integrated decks for offshore platforms. The concept offers the advantages of significant savings in transportation and installation cost by minimizing the installation time and offshore hook-up and eliminating the need for a heavy lift derrick barge. The paper describes the technology used for the installation, the required engineering studies, the consequences of using such a concept on platform design and the selection of an appropriate barge size to be used.

OSTI ID:
423150
Report Number(s):
CONF-960525--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English