Guidelines on Coupled Analyses of Deepwater Floating Systems

摘要

Within Deepstar (DS), a Guideline (ref. /1/) representing anrnindustry consensus on deepwater design analysis methods andrnmodel test verification has been prepared. As the offshorernindustry move into deeper water, the capacity to analyze andrnmodel test deepwater floating systems are challenged. Therndesigners need efficient tools and procedures on how torndetermine dimensioning responses. For some of the floatingrnsystems installed/planned, coupled analyses is considered arnmust, both with respect to safety and cost. The paper focusesrnon how to perform coupled analyses efficiently for deepwaterrnfloater and riser/mooring systems.