Concrete gravity platform designed for deep water

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Ocean Ind.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5677172

Erikson, K; Rosendahl, F

A Det norske Veritas report pointed out that the 11 concrete platforms in the North Sea surveyed recently by DnV represent an accumulated life of 65 years and voiced the opinion that maintenance will likely be found unnecessary and repairs will be restricted to accidental damage associated with ship impacts, etc. Six of the 11 platforms evaluated were CONDEEP structures, designed, constructed and installed by Norwegian Contractors. The physical characteristics of these platforms are shown. Among them are the Statfjord 'A', which recently set a daily production record of 309,000 bbl of oil, and the Statfjord 'B', one of the largest individual offshore structures. The volume of concrete in the latter structure is 140,000 m/sup 3/, and the maximum deck weight is 50,000 metric tons.

• Research Organization: Norwegian Contractors Oslo
• OSTI ID: 5677172
• Journal Information: Ocean Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Ocean Ind.; (United States) Vol. 17:11; ISSN OCIDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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