Abstract
The operation of heave compensation equipment is critical in bad weather and deep water due to the large masses and static and dynamic forces involved. A review of operating procedures for drillstring compensators has been carried out and recommendations made in an attempt to help the driller nd the project engineer who operate equipment in deep water and during bad weather in offshore exploration. This information is based on present practices and literature that describes current operational methods for landing and tensioning the large loads and pipes characteristic of the offshore industry. Research is applied to extend these procedures and to propose new techniques applicable to handling hangers, trees, and risers in the more hostile and rigorous environments encountered today. The purpose is to increase safety and the operational weather window for offshore vessels.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 60-63 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 84 |
| No. | 19 |
| Specialist publication | Oil and Gas Journal |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |