Guidelines on coupled analyses of deepwater floating systems

Abstract

Within Deepstar (DS), a Guideline (ref. /1/) representing an industry consensus on deepwater design analysis methods and model test verification has been prepared. As the offshore industry move into deeper water, the capacity to analyze and model test deepwater floating systems are challenged. The designers need efficient tools and procedures on how to determine dimensioning responses. For some of the floating systems installed/planned, coupled analyses is considered a must, both with respect to safety and cost. The paper focuses on how to perform coupled analyses efficiently for deepwater floater and riser/mooring systems. Copyright 2004, Offshore Technology Conference.