Continuous Acoustic Emission (AE) Monitoring of a Known Flaw Site Behind a Nozzle Repad at Elevated Temperature
ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the application of AE as a method which provided an operator the feedback required to safely continue operation of a...Go To Paper
Evaluating the Performance of a Composite-Reinforced Steel Drilling Riser via Full-Scale Testing for HPHT Service
ABSTRACT A program was undertaken to evaluate the performance of a composite-reinforced steel riser for deepwater HPHT service via full-scale...Go To Paper
Finite Element Analysis in Offshore Pipeline Applications Linear Elastic Development
ABSTRACT: Internal pressure ratings and pipeline wall thickness design calculations in the ASME B31.4 and B31.8 Codes are based on the maximum...Go To Paper
Evaluation of Advanced Fibers for Deepwater Synthetic Fiber Mooring Systems
ABSTRACT: Mooring systems utilizing polyester ropes have facilitated exploration and production of deepwater fields and represent a step-change in...Go To Paper
Assessment Methods and Residual Life Testing
ABSTRACT: The typical methodology for high temperature remaining life assessment, as in API579-1/ASME FFS-1, is based on minimum rupture data....Go To Paper
Incorporating Irregular Nonlinear Waves in Coupled Simulation and Reliability Studies of Offshore Wind Turbines
ABSTRACT: Design of an offshore wind turbine requires estimation of loads on its rotor, tower and supporting structure. These loads are obtained by...Go To Paper
Simplified Analysis Methods for Primary Load Designs at Elevated Temperatures
ABSTRACT: The use of “simplified” (reference stress) analysis methods is discussed and illustrated for primary load high temperature...Go To Paper
Limit State Design Based on Experimental Methods for High Pressure, High Temperature Riser and Pipeline Design
ABSTRACT: A full-scale test program was conducted for BP America, Inc. to evaluate the performance of pipe material selected for use in high...Go To Paper
Assessing the Use of Composite Materials in Reinforcing Offshore Risers and Pipelines
ABSTRACT: Composite systems are a generally-accepted method for repairing corroded and mechanically-damaged onshore pipelines. The pipeline industry...Go To Paper
Developing an Integrity Management System for Damaged Subsea Pipelines Using Experimental and Analytical Methods
ABSTRACT Establishing subsea pipeline integrity requires an understanding of the specific threats, their relationship to the overall condition of...Go To Paper
Bending Stresses From External Loading on Buried Pipe
ABSTRACT: The pipeline industry has long been interested in evaluating the effects of external loading due to fill and surface...Go To Paper
Efficient Modal Decomposition and Reconstruction of Riser Response Due to VIV
Abstract: Vortex-Induced-Vibrations (VIV) due to ocean currents can consume a sizable portion of the allotted fatigue life of marine risers....Go To Paper
