Deep water, dynamics and safety. [Role of dynamics in the design of offshore platforms]
- Technical Univ., of Denmark, Lyngby (Denmark). Dept. of Ocean Engineering
As offshore drilling activities take to deeper water, the basic designs and responses of these new generation platforms become more complex. This paper discusses the increased role of understanding the dynamic behavior of the structure. As a result, the simple quasi-static wave load methods are being replaced by time simulation methods. The big problem is determining a time-series element which can accurately represent the real-world conditions. This is briefly discussed. The paper then discusses the emphasis that is placed on wave response as compared to other types of system failures (such as blow-outs, explosions, fires, human errors, etc.) which constitute the majority of offshore accidents.
- OSTI ID:
- 5950796
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering; (United States) Vol. 115:1; ISSN 0892-7219; ISSN JMOEEX
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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42 ENGINEERING
423000* -- Engineering-- Marine Engineering-- (1980-)
ACCIDENTS
CALCULATION METHODS
DYNAMIC LOADS
DYNAMICS
ENGINEERING
FUNCTIONS
GRAVITY WAVES
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MECHANICS
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
OFFSHORE SITES
RESPONSE FUNCTIONS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SAFETY ENGINEERING
WATER WAVES
WAVE FORCES