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Project Number 622
Date of Summary June 6, 2008
Subject Impact of Marine Growth on Pipeline Risers for Floating Facilities JIP
Performing Activity MCS Engineering
Principal Investigator Steve Bledsoe
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion May 2010
Description The objective of this study is to research and establish technologies available for marine growth inspection, removal and mitigation. The three primary tasks are:
  1. Assess impact of marine growth on riser response,
     
  2. Continue assessment assuming strakes/fairings used, and
     
  3. Establish technologies available for marine growth inspection, removal and mitigation
Progress Held kick-off with contractor and other participants in May 2008.

 

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