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Project Number 266
Date of Summary June 01, 1999
Subject Support of the Offshore Technology Research Center
Performing Activity Texas A&M University
Principal Investigator Dr. E.G. Ward
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion 6/1/99
Description This is a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with 35 members, to support the development of an Offshore Technology Research Center (OTRC). The OTRC will develop solutions to structural problems that are faced in drilling and production in deep water. Research focuses on the interactions between structures and fluid, materials and the seafloor. As a partner the MMS will receive access to all technology developed at the OTRC.
Progress The present mission of the OTRC emphasizes the hydrodynamic aspects of offshore and deepwater development, and includes seabed soils and composite materials primarily as adjuncts to fixed and floating offshore structures. The present NSF funding for the OTRC expires in 1999. The MMS has received funding in FY ‘99 to supplement the Center in place of funds lost through the NSF grant. The TAR staff met with OTRC in early December to plan the coming year research program based on the MMS contribution to the Center. With regard to new areas of research being considered, items such as improved deepwater process and control systems, reliability and human factors and other deepwater safety concerns will be reviewed.
Reports
AA Lui, Jia-Yuh, Surfical Geological Characteristics of the Alaminos Canyon, Gulf of Mexico, Offshore Technology Research Center, December, 1997.
AB Yang, Jun, Hybrid Wave Model and Its Applications, Offshore Technology Research Center.
AC Zimmermann, Charles-Alexandre, Detection of Deep Water Breaking Waves - Thesis, Offshore Technology Research Center, May, 1998.
AD Chitwood, James S., Vortex-Induced Vibration of a Slender Horizontal Cylinder in Currents and Waves - Thesis, Offshore Technology Research Center, May, 1998.
AE Liedtke, Eric A., Submarine Slope Stability Forecasting and Back Analyses in Deep Water, Offshore Technology Research Center, 1997.
AF Zhang, J., Yang, J., Wen, J., and Prislin, I., Deterministic Decomposition and Prediction of Irregular Ocean Waves, Offshore Technology Research Center, 1998.

 

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