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Project Number 471
Date of Summary March 18, 2004
Subject Assessment of Performance of Deepwater Floating Production Facilities
Performing Activity Global Maritime
Principal Investigator Morandi, Bea and Berand
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion Complete
Description

This project collected and assessed information on the performance of deepwater production facilities that were impacted by Hurricane Lili (2002). This study formed the basis for developing recommendations for improvement in design and operation of installations such as:
 
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vortex-induced vibration of risers,

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loss of air gap with wave loading on decks,

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tension leg platform TLP performance, and

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Spar performance measurements.
 

Progress Complete
Reports
AA (3800 KB) PDF Morandi, Alberto; Assessment of Performance of Deepwater Floating Production Facilities During Hurricane Lili (final report). April 2004.
 

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