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Coupled analysis of a semisubmersible platform with two types of mooring systems

  • Dalian University of Technology
  • LuXun Academy of Fine Arts

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Abstract

Mooring system design selection of a semi-submersible platform which works in 1500m water depth of South China Sea was carried out. The 3-dimension hydrodynamic finite element model of the semi-submersible platform is built firstly. The nonlinear time domain coupled analysis between the semi-submersible platform and its mooring system is calculated through numerical simulation. The wave forces are calculated under diffraction theory by boundary element method, and the wind forces are obtained from the wind tunnel test with the model scale 1:100, and the current forces are considered as steady. Two types of mooring system have the similar static restoring force characteristics, the same mooring line number and angle arrangement. The single mooring line is respectively consisting of chain-wire-chain and chain-polyester-chain. The polyester rope is adopted as the substitute for the wire while other conditions are kept unchanged. The mooring system is considered under intact and damaged conditions. The influences of different mooring models on the motions of the semi-submersible platform and mooring line tension are investigated. The specific numerical simulation results would be helpful for the preliminary design of semi-submersible platform.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE Busan
PublisherInternational Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
Pages993-1000
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781880653913
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 15 Jun 201420 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Conference

Conference24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period15/06/1420/06/14

Keywords

  • Coupled analysis
  • Mooring system
  • Semi-submersible platform
  • Time domain

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