Simulation of Offshore Wind Turbine Response for Long-term Ultimate Loads ABSTRACT When there is interest in estimating long-term extreme loads for an offshore wind turbine using simulation, statistical extrapolation is...Go To Paper
Methods To Reduce Lateral Noise Propagation From Seismic Exploration Vessels ABSTRACT This paper covers the development of methods and equipment for reducing lateral noise propagation from seismic exploration vessels...Go To Paper
Managed Pressure Drilling: What It Is and What It Is Not ABSTRACT Within the context of broad industry recognition of two drilling technologies, Underbalanced Drilling predates Managed Pressure Drilling...Go To Paper
The 20-Hurricane Test: New Knowledge On Deepwater Polyester Mooring Integrity ABSTRACT In a recent U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS) sponsored project exploring the “value of polyester insert recovery and testing,”...Go To Paper
Vortex Induced Motions Of The Horn Mountain Truss Spar ABSTRACT: Vortex Induced Motion (VIM) of a Spar platform is an important consideration in the design of Spar moorings and risers. During the...Go To Paper
DW RUPE: A New Deepwater Pipeline Repair Capability for the Gulf of Mexico and Other Deepwater Regions ABSTRACT Described herein is a chronology for developing a deepwater pipeline repair system and cooperative ownership group for affecting...Go To Paper
Effectiveness of Polyethylene Helical Strakes in Suppressing VIV Responses After Sustaining High Roller-Load Damage During S-Lay Installation ABSTRACT Helical strakes are an important Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression device for Steel Catenary Risers (SCR’s). This paper...Go To Paper
Polyester Moorings: Is Insert Recovery and Testing the Best Way To Determine Rope Integrity? This technical paper addresses the value of regulatory requirements to recover and test 15-meter inserts from polyester mooring systems for...Go To Paper
Spectral and Cycle-Counting Fatigue Damage Estimation Methods for Steel Catenary Risers ABSTRACT Estimating fatigue damage under wind-driven sea loading is of primary importance in the design of steel catenary risers (SCRs) serving...Go To Paper
Fracture Mechanics-Based Fatigue Predictions for HPHT Equipment ABSTRACT A methodology covering fatigue life predictions for high pressure high temperature (HPHT) equipment is presented. HPHT equipment is...Go To Paper
Taking Another Look at the Risk Profile for Air Drilling in the Presence of Hydrocarbons ABSTRACT Drilling with compressed air continues to enjoy vast popularity. However air drilling is not without its impediments; not the least of...Go To Paper
Advancements in Design and Testing of Shrink-Wrapped Tray-Based Secondary Packaging ABSTRACT New techniques have been developed to test the increasingly common shrink-wrapped tray-based cases and unit loads. This type of...Go To Paper
