Linear chain tensioning of moored production vessels

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:6125306

Peters, B ^[1]

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1. Bardex Corp., London (United Kingdom)

Part 1 of this two-part series discussed the worldwide floating production vessel (FPV) market and evolution of the linear puller concept. The three principal types of chain jack systems - hollow ram, single and twin cylinders - were introduced. And advantages of this relatively new form of passive mooring were outlined. This concluding article covers applications of linear chain pullers on various vessels, including use on an example 35,000-t North Sea semi-submersible. Chain wear and how linear pullers avoid wear associated with windlass-type systems are discussed, along with the optimization possible through use of a swiveling chain fair-lead latch (SCFL).

• OSTI ID: 6125306
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 214:6; ISSN 0043-8790; ISSN WOOIAS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
423000* -- Engineering-- Marine Engineering-- (1980-)
ATLANTIC OCEAN
CHAINS
DESIGN
INSTALLATION
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MOORINGS
NATURAL GAS WELLS
NORTH SEA
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
OIL WELLS
OPTIMIZATION
SEAS
SURFACE WATERS
WEAR
WEAR RESISTANCE
WELLS