Offshore Projects and Research - Texas A&M University Projects and Research Dr. Rick Mercier...
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Offshore Projects and ResearchOffshore Projects and Research
Dr. Rick MercierProfessor, Coastal & Ocean Engineering DivisionDirector, Offshore Technology Research Center
Hub and Spoke Field Development ModelHub and Spoke Field Development Model
Na Kika Semisubmersible (2,000 m WD, installed 2003)
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Not shown are 4 FPSOs and 2 semis that are off-field and stacked. Units in the GOM include 2 FSOs off Mexico and 1 FSO off Colombia
30 Year Growth in Number of Floaters30 Year Growth in Number of FloatersHas Been ImpressiveHas Been Impressive
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Experience From Ivan/Katrina/RitaExperience From Ivan/Katrina/RitaRig TieRig Tie--Downs & Wind LoadingDowns & Wind Loading
Experience From Ivan/Katrina/RitaExperience From Ivan/Katrina/RitaPipeline Movement & DamagePipeline Movement & Damage
SemiSemi--Submersible Drilling Rigs AdriftSubmersible Drilling Rigs Adrift
8 miJoe Alford89 miTherald Martin118 miPaul Romano75 miAmos Runner123 miMax SmithNoble100 miOcean Star100 miOcean SaratogaDiamond OffshoreRita80 miDeepwater NautilusTransocean17 miJim ThompsonNoble9 miOcean VoyagerDiamond OffshoreKatrina
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Global Design of Offshore PlatformsGlobal Design of Offshore Platforms
• Sizing of hull, mooring, risers• Design analysis using sophisticated computer models• Design verification using scale model tests