Vertical dynamics of marine risers

  • W. R. Azpiazu
  • , V. N. Nguyen

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Abstract

A study of the vertical dynamics of marine riser-load systems has been performed to determine the amplitude of dynamic forces and displacements caused by heave action. The analysis predicts circumstances under which slackening or compression, and subsequent failure of a riser can occur. Results show that a suitably designed heave compensator can reduce the dynamic stress amplitude to acceptable values under all operating modes including hangoff, by increasing compliance at the riser vessel interface. Finally, recommendations for the design of heave compensation equipment intended to limit the dynamic force amplitude on riser-load systems hanging in deeper waters and harsher environments are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOffshore Technology Conference, OTC 1984
PublisherOffshore Technology Conference
Pages243-252
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781613990773
Publication statusPublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes
Event16th Annual Offshore Technology Conference, OTC 1984 - Houston, United States
Duration: 7 May 19849 May 1984

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Offshore Technology Conference
Volume1984-May
ISSN (Print)0160-3663

Conference

Conference16th Annual Offshore Technology Conference, OTC 1984
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period7/05/849/05/84

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