Abstract:The MonoBR is a MPSO — mono-column floater, production, storage and offloading unit — a unique platform designed to handle steel catenary risers (SCR) in a depth of 1800 m in Gulf of Mexico oil fields whose target scenario is the ultra-deep water of the Walker Ridge. In this project, special concern was given to sea keeping behavior, constructability and security. Stability Analyses were carried out to ensure the system security and reliability. This paper describes the development carried out by The Universit… Show more
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