The Application of Advanced Composite Technology to Marine Drilling Riser Systems: Design, Manufacturinagn d Test

Andersen, W.F.; Anderson, J.J.; Mickelson, C.S.; Sweeney, T.F.

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“…In 1995, a joint industry project, supported by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Technology Program (ATP), was established to design, fabricate, test, and qualify a composite riser. [7][8][9][10] This project targeted water depths of 900-1500 m. Both single and dualcasing risers were considered. The ATP composite riser had a more complex composition than in the previous IFP project.…”

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Prototyping and testing of composite riser joints for deepwater application

Chen

Seemann

Krause

et al. 2015

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

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The high strength to weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and excellent fatigue property make carbon fiber-reinforced plastics a competitive material solution to replace steel in deepwater riser application. In this work, scaled-down composite riser joints were fabricated using a filament-winding machine. The prototypes comprise several carbon fiberreinforced plastic layers wound over an aluminum liner. They consist of a middle tubular section and two metalcomposite interface end fittings for the transfer of load between joints. A series of mechanical tests, including tension and combined tension-bending loading tests were performed to characterize their structural capacity and evaluate the improvement in performance over a purely metallic mandrel. In addition, finite element analyses incorporating elasticplastic properties of the metallic liner, interfacial failure, and complex carbon fiber-reinforced plastics failure modes were carried out. The numerical predictions are in good agreement with the experimental measurements. The experimentally verified FE framework was then extended to design and analyze a full-scale composite riser model for performance prediction to accelerate the application of composite risers by shortening product development cycle and reducing prototyping costs.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Prototyping and testing of composite riser joints for deepwater application

Chen

Seemann

Krause

et al. 2015

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

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“…This paper reports hang-off performance comparisons that were developed with primary emphasis on many time history simulations which considered ship heading (relative to wave direction) an effective parameter for comparison. 3 and 4, respectively, show the same response comparisons for Case 2 (connected drilling, transverse dynamics). Hang-off computations were performed for conditions well beyond those acceptable for normal practice to identify differences in performance when extreme conditions could generate incipient failure.…”

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Comparative Analysis of 12,500 ft. Water Depth Steel and Advanced Composite Drilling Risers

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1998

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This paper was selected for presentaijon by the OTC Program Committee following revi_ cA informBlion contained in an abstrad submitted by the authors. Contents cA the paper, as presented, have not been revi~by the Offshore Technology Conference and are subject to CllITllClion by the authors. The material, as presented, does not necessarily reflect any posnion cA the Offshore Technology COnference or its officers. Electronic reproducijon, distribution, or storage of any part of this paper for commercial purposes without the written consent of the Offshore Technology Conference is prohibited. Permission to reprodUce in print is restrided to an abstract of no more than 300 words; Illustrations may not be copied. The abstrad must contain conspicuous acknowiedgment of where and by whom the paper was presented. AbstractWith deepwater drilling becoming an area of increased interest, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NISn sponsored composite drilling riser program objectives were extended in 1997 to include a comparative analysis of steel and advanced composite drilling risers for drilling in water depths down to 12,500 ft. A water depth of 12,500 ft was established as the maximum water depth thought to be of interest worldwide. Using requirements established by DeepStar and Reading & Bates, Northrop Grumman Marine Systems and ABB Vetco Gray synthesized a steel drilling riser system and an advanced composite drilling riser system such that the two drilling risers could be compared with regard to key system characteristics such as top tension required, buoyancy required, total system weight and stacked volume. This paper presents preliminary results of the comparative study which identified a weight savings of more than 50% and a volume reduction of 33% as benefits gained by the use of advanced composite materials for fabrication of the riser tubulars. Reduced buoyancy requirements are shown to be a major contributor to weight and volume savings, and also to reduced hydrodynamic drag forces. The comparative analysis performed included dynamic analysis in the hang-off modes using the Northrop Grumman developed Modal Dynamic 189Riser Analysis (MODRAN) program. MODRAN allowed comprehensive 3D analyses of coupled transverse and axial dynamics during hang-off for broad ranges of conditions. The differences (and similarities) in hang-off response are described.

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“…They have piqued the interest of the offshore oil and gas industries, owing to their high specific strengths and stiffnesses, which help with weight reduction and cost savings. Earlier investigations on composite risers have been conducted and showed good results [68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75][76][88][89][90][91]. However, composite applications in composite risers have transiting barriers and are thus seen as an enabling technology [65,119].…”

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“…The first full-scale model examination was an external pressure test to determine the collapse pressure capabilities of the riser main body construction. Andersen et al [70][71][72] developed a specially configured test fixture that used a circumferential compressive load rather than just end loads on the specimen during the test since that was designed to meet the standards for a 1500-pound riser's main body structure. Another full-scale assessment was an RPSEA projected reported by Alexander et al [105] on the performance of a composite-reinforced steel drilling riser for HPHT operating conditions using three prototype models with a bore diameter of 495.3 mm.…”

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Review of Composite Marine Risers for Deep-Water Applications: Design, Development and Mechanics

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In recent times, the utilisation of marine composites in tubular structures has grown in popularity. These applications include composite risers and related SURF (subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines) units. The composite industry has evolved in the development of advanced composites, such as thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) and hybrid composite structures. However, there are gaps in the understanding of its performance in composite risers, hence the need for this review on the design, hydrodynamics and mechanics of composite risers. The review covers both the structure of the composite production riser (CPR) and its end-fittings for offshore marine applications. It also reviews the mechanical behaviour of composite risers, their microstructure and strength/stress profiles. In principle, designers now have a greater grasp of composite materials. It was concluded that composites differ from standard materials such as steel. Basically, composites have weight savings and a comparative stiffness-to-strength ratio, which are advantageous in marine composites. Also, the offshore sector has grown in response to newer innovations in composite structures such as composite risers, thereby providing new cost-effective techniques. This comprehensive review shows the necessity of optimising existing designs of composite risers. Conclusions drawn portray issues facing composite riser research. Recommendations were made to encourage composite riser developments, including elaboration of necessary standards and specifications.

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The Application of Advanced Composite Technology to Marine Drilling Riser Systems: Design, Manufacturinagn d Test

Abstract: Cayright 1997. Offshore Technology Confaenm This papa was prspored f a prassntatlon at the 1997 O m h m Technology Confaenm hdd inHomton. Texas. 5-8 May 1997.

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Prototyping and testing of composite riser joints for deepwater application

Prototyping and testing of composite riser joints for deepwater application

Comparative Analysis of 12,500 ft. Water Depth Steel and Advanced Composite Drilling Risers

Review of Composite Marine Risers for Deep-Water Applications: Design, Development and Mechanics

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