Biographies |
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Foreword |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgment |
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1 Introduction |
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1.2 History of offshore mooring |
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1.2.1 Floating drilling-rapid growth in the 1960s and 1970s |
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1.2.2 Floating production-deepwater boom in 2000s |
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1.2.3 Technologies-enabling the migration to deeper water |
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1.2.4 Industry standards-multiple codes needing harmonization |
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1.3 Floating drilling enabled by mooring |
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1.3.3 Tender-assisted drilling (TAD) |
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1.4 Floating production enabled by mooring |
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1.4.1 Tension-leg platform (TLP) |
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1.4.2 Semisubmersible (semi) |
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12 | (1) |
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1.4.5 Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy |
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1.5 Differences between drilling and production |
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1.6 Floating wind turbine |
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2 Types of mooring systems |
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2.1.1 Temporary versus permanent moorings |
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2.1.2 Catenary versus taut leg moorings |
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2.1.3 Spread versus single-point moorings |
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2.2 Spread mooring system |
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2.2.1 Equally-spread versus clustered-spread moorings |
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2.3 Single-point mooring system |
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2.3.1 Internal turret mooring system |
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2.3.2 External turret mooring system |
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26 | (2) |
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2.3.3 Disconnectable turret mooring system |
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2.4 Other types of single-point mooring system |
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2.4.1 Tower yoke mooring system |
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2.4.2 Catenary anchor leg mooring system |
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2.5 Dynamic positioning and thruster-assisted systems |
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2.5.1 Dynamic positioning system |
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2.5.2 Thruster-assisted mooring system |
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3 Environmental loads and vessel motions |
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3.1 Loads on floating structures |
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3.1.1 Mooring system to resist environmental loads |
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3.1.2 Site-specific environmental data |
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3.1.3 Loads in different frequency ranges |
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3.2.1 Description of winds |
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3.2.2 Wind-induced forces |
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3.3 Wave load and vessel motions |
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3.3.1 Description of waves and swells |
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3.3.2 Wave-induced forces and motions |
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3.4 Current load and vortex-induced motion |
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3.4.1 Description of currents |
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3.4.2 Current-induced forces and vortex-induced motion |
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3.5.1 Description of ices |
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3.5.2 Ice-induced forces and ice management |
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3.6 Other topics on environment loads |
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3.6.1 Directional combination of wind, waves, and current |
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3.6.2 Sensitivity study on wave period |
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3.6.3 Wave-current interaction |
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4 Mooring design |
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64 | (1) |
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4.2.1 Select mooring system type |
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4.2.2 Determine the profile (catenary or taut leg) |
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4.2.3 Design the mooring pattern |
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4.2.4 Design the mooring line composition |
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4.2.5 Optimize the mooring design |
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4.3 Design considerations |
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4.3.1 Limiting vessel offset |
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4.3.2 Minimizing line tension |
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4.3.3 Reducing fatigue damage accumulation |
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4.3.4 Avoiding clash or interference |
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4.4.2 Vessel offset requirement |
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4.4.3 Strength design criteria |
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4.4.4 Fatigue design criteria |
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4.4.5 Operability requirement |
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4.5 Engineering analysis and code check |
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4.5.1 Mooring analysis load cases |
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5 Mooring analysis |
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5.1 Theoretical background |
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5.1.1 Governing equations of mooring line |
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5.1.2 Static solution-catenary equation |
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5.1.3 Mooring line stiffness |
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5.1.4 Mooring line dynamics |
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93 | (4) |
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5.2.1 Modeling of floaters |
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5.2.2 Modeling of mooring lines |
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96 | (1) |
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5.2.4 Modeling of environments and seabed |
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96 | (1) |
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5.3 Modeling of polyester rope stiffness |
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5.3.1 Upper-lower bound model |
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5.3.2 Static-dynamic model |
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5.4 Quasistatic or dynamic analyses |
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5.5 Strength analysis in frequency domain |
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5.5.1 Response transfer functions |
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5.5.2 Frequency-domain analysis procedures |
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5.5.3 Limitation of frequency-domain analysis |
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5.6 Strength analysis in time-domain |
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5.6.1 Time-domain approach |
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5.7 Uncoupled and coupled analyses |
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5.8 Response-based analysis |
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5.9.1 OrcaFlex by Orcina Ltd. |
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5.9.2 DeepC/SESAM by DNV GL |
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5.9.3 Ariane by Bureau Veritas |
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112 | (1) |
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6 Fatigue analysis |
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115 | (2) |
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117 | (1) |
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6.2 Fatigue resistance of mooring components |
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117 | (5) |
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6.2.1 T-N curves for chain, connectors and wire ropes |
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118 | (1) |
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6.2.2 S-N curves for chain and wire ropes |
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119 | (1) |
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6.2.3 T-N curve for polyester ropes |
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120 | (1) |
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6.2.4 Comparison between T-N and S-N curves |
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6.3 Fatigue analysis in frequency domain |
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6.3.1 Simple summation approach |
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6.3.2 Combined spectrum approach |
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124 | (1) |
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6.3.3 Dual narrow band approach |
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6.4 Fatigue analysis in time domain |
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6.5 Fatigue analysis procedure |
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6.6 Vortex-induced motion fatigue |
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128 | (4) |
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6.6.1 Mechanism of vortex-induced motion |
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6.6.2 Vortex-induced motion fatigue assessment |
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129 | (3) |
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6.7 Out-of-plane bending fatigue for chain |
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6.7.1 Mechanism of out-of-plane bending fatigue |
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6.7.2 Out-of-plane bending fatigue assessment |
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7 Model tests |
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140 | (3) |
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7.1.1 Ocean basin model test |
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140 | (1) |
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7.2 Principle of model test |
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7.3 Capability of model basin facilities |
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7.4 Limitations of model test |
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147 | (1) |
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7.5 Mooring system truncation |
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148 | (2) |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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7.5.3 Limitations due to truncation |
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149 | (1) |
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7.5.4 Other truncation methods |
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7.7.2 Environment calibration |
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7.7.3 Data collection and processing |
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8 Anchor selection |
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8.1.1 Available anchor types |
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155 | (2) |
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8.1.2 Anchor design considerations |
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157 | (1) |
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8.1.3 Soil characterization |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (3) |
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8.2.1 Holding capacity of suction piles |
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159 | (1) |
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8.2.2 Suction pile installation |
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160 | (1) |
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8.3.1 Holding capacity of driven piles |
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162 | (1) |
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8.3.2 Driven pile installation |
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163 | (1) |
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8.4 Drag embedment anchors |
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163 | (3) |
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8.4.1 Advantages and limitations of drag embedment anchors |
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164 | (1) |
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8.4.2 Holding capacity of drag embedment anchors |
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165 | (1) |
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8.4.3 Drag embedment anchor installation and recovery |
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165 | (1) |
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8.5 Vertically loaded anchors |
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166 | (2) |
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8.5.1 Vertically loaded anchor for permanent and temporary moorings |
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166 | (1) |
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8.5.2 Holding capacity of vertically loaded anchors |
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167 | (1) |
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8.5.3 Vertically loaded anchor installation |
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168 | (1) |
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8.6 Suction embedded plate anchors |
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168 | (2) |
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8.6.1 Advantages and limitations of suction embedded plate anchor |
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168 | (1) |
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8.6.2 Suction embedded plate anchor installation |
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169 | (1) |
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8.7 Gravity installed anchors |
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9 Hardware - off-vessel components |
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175 | (24) |
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9.1 Mooring line compositions |
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175 | (1) |
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176 | (4) |
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9.2.1 Studlink versus studless |
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177 | (1) |
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9.2.3 Manufacturing process |
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178 | (2) |
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180 | (3) |
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9.3.1 Six-strand versus spiral strand |
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181 | (1) |
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9.3.2 Corrosion protection |
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182 | (1) |
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9.3.3 Termination with sockets |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (4) |
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9.4.1 First use of polyester mooring in deepwater |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (2) |
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187 | (1) |
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9.5 Other synthetic ropes |
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187 | (4) |
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188 | (1) |
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9.5.2 High modulus polyethylene rope |
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188 | (2) |
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190 | (1) |
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9.5.4 Considerations for moorings in ultradeep waters |
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190 | (1) |
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191 | (4) |
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9.6.1 Connectors for permanent moorings |
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191 | (2) |
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9.6.2 Connectors for temporary moorings |
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193 | (2) |
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195 | (1) |
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196 | (1) |
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10 Hardware-on-vessel equipment |
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199 | (4) |
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10.1.1 Fairlead and stopper |
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201 | (1) |
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10.1.2 Hydraulic or electric power unit |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (2) |
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10.3.1 Movable windlass (or chain jack) |
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204 | (2) |
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206 | (3) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (2) |
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11 Installation |
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215 | (2) |
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11.1.1 Geophysical survey |
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216 | (1) |
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11.1.2 Geotechnical survey |
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216 | (1) |
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11.2 Installation of permanent mooring |
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217 | (8) |
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11.2.1 Phase I-installation of pile anchors |
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217 | (2) |
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11.2.2 Phase II-prelay of mooring lines on seabed |
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219 | (3) |
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11.2.3 Phase Ill-hook-up of mooring lines to floating production unit |
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222 | (3) |
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11.3 Deployment and retrieval of temporary mooring |
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225 | (4) |
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11.3.1 Rig mooring system for mobile offshore drilling unit |
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226 | (2) |
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11.3.2 Preset mooring system for mobile offshore drilling unit |
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228 | (1) |
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229 | (2) |
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11.4.1 Anchor handling vessel |
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229 | (1) |
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11.4.2 Anchor handling vessel incident-capsizing of Bourbon Dolphin |
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230 | (1) |
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12 Inspection and monitoring |
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12.1.1 Regulatory requirements |
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234 | (1) |
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12.2.1 As-built survey for permanent mooring |
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235 | (1) |
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12.2.2 Periodic surveys for permanent mooring |
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235 | (1) |
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12.2.3 Periodic surveys for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit mooring |
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236 | (1) |
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12.3.1 Difference between Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit and permanent moorings |
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236 | (1) |
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12.3.2 General visual inspection |
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237 | (2) |
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12.3.3 Close-up visual inspection |
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239 | (1) |
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12.3.4 Nondestructive examination techniques |
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240 | (1) |
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12.3.5 Advanced three-dimensional imaging |
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240 | (1) |
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12.4 Inspection of mooring components |
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241 | (4) |
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12.4.1 Inspection of chain |
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241 | (2) |
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12.4.2 Inspection of wire rope |
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243 | (1) |
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12.4.3 Inspection of fiber rope |
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244 | (1) |
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12.4.4 Inspection of connecter and anchor |
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245 | (1) |
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12.5.1 Regulatory requirements |
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246 | (1) |
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12.5.2 What and how to monitor |
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246 | (1) |
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12.6.1 Method 1-monitoring visually |
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247 | (1) |
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12.6.2 Method 2-monitoring tension |
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248 | (1) |
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12.6.3 Method 3-monitoring vessel position |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (3) |
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12.7.3 Global Positioning System-based system |
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251 | (1) |
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13 Mooring reliability |
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13.1 Mooring failures around the world |
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256 | (5) |
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13.2 Probability of failure for permanent moorings |
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261 | (3) |
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13.2.1 Estimated Pf for permanent moorings |
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262 | (1) |
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13.2.2 System versus component failures (multiline vs single-line breaks) |
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263 | (1) |
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13.3 Failure spots for permanent moorings |
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264 | (1) |
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13.4 Probability of failure for temporary moorings |
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265 | (4) |
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13.4.1 Estimated Pffor mobile offshore drilling unit moorings |
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266 | (1) |
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13.4.2 Improving mobile offshore drilling unit mooring reliability |
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267 | (2) |
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13.5 Failure spots for temporary moorings |
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269 | (1) |
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13.6 Reliability of mooring components |
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270 | (3) |
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13.6.1 Percentage distribution of mooring failures by component type |
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270 | (2) |
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13.6.2 Percentage distribution of chain failures by cause |
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272 | (1) |
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13.7 Wide variety of failure mechanisms |
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273 | (4) |
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13.7.1 Deficient chain from manufacturing |
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274 | (1) |
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13.7.2 Chain with severe corrosion |
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274 | (1) |
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13.7.3 Fatigued chain due to out-of-plane bending |
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275 | (1) |
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13.7.4 Knotted chain due to twist |
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275 | (1) |
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13.7.5 Chain damaged from handling |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (1) |
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14 Integrity management |
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14.1 Mooring integrity management |
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282 | (2) |
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14.1.1 Managing mooring performance |
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282 | (1) |
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14.1.2 Assessing hazards and performing risk assessment |
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283 | (1) |
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284 | (3) |
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14.2.1 Define response actions |
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285 | (1) |
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14.2.2 Include a sparing plan |
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286 | (1) |
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14.2.3 Predefine installation procedures and contracting plan |
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287 | (1) |
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14.2.4 Include procedures for readiness check of equipment |
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287 | (1) |
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287 | (4) |
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14.3.1 Life extension for a floating facility and its mooring system |
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288 | (1) |
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14.3.2 Fitness assessment of mooring component |
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289 | (2) |
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14.4 Ways to improve mooring integrity |
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291 | (4) |
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14.4.1 Perform rigorous inspection and maintenance |
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291 | (2) |
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14.4.2 Equip with monitoring system |
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293 | (1) |
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14.4.3 Share lessons learned |
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294 | (1) |
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14.4.4 Improve codes and standards |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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296 | (3) |
15 Mooring for floating wind turbines |
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299 | (18) |
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15.1 Concepts of floating offshore wind turbines |
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300 | (4) |
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15.1.1 History of concept development |
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300 | (1) |
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301 | (1) |
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15.1.3 Semisubmersible type |
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301 | (1) |
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15.1.4 Tension leg platform type |
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302 | (1) |
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15.1.5 Comparison of concept types |
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303 | (1) |
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304 | (3) |
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304 | (1) |
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15.2.2 Mooring line material |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (1) |
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15.3 Mooring design criteria |
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307 | (1) |
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15.3.1 Design return period |
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307 | (1) |
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15.3.2 Optional redundancy |
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307 | (1) |
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15.3.3 Other requirements |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (4) |
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15.4.1 Environmental forces and load cases |
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308 | (2) |
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310 | (1) |
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15.4.3 Time-domain mooring analysis |
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311 | (1) |
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15.5 Design considerations |
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312 | (2) |
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312 | (1) |
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313 | (1) |
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313 | (1) |
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313 | (1) |
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15.5.5 Overall project cost |
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313 | (1) |
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314 | (1) |
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314 | (3) |
Index |
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