spar calculation

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

During the last few decades, the exploration and production of offshore petroleum

reserves have progressively moved to deeper water sites around the world. Operations in 1000 to

1200 m water depth have become common and the offshore industry gears up to venture into

ultra-deepwaters of 3000 m and beyond for new finds. Traditional shallow water platforms e.g.

jack-up and jacket type drilling and production platforms, have given way to floating platforms,

which are more economical in deep waters. These platforms, such as tension leg platforms

(TLPs) and spars are kept on station using vertical tendons, which are sometimes combined with

more conventional spread mooring systems. Unlike the rigid platforms, the motion

characteristics of compliant platforms play significant role in their operations. Therefore, the

study of structural behavior and dynamic response of these platform concepts in order to

optimize their designs are presently being actively pursued in the literature.

In ultra-deepwater sites the use of seabed-mounted platforms becomes uneconomic and use

of floating platform becomes the only viable option. Numerous small oil fields have been

discovered in very deep waters. New concepts of platform construction, exploration, drilling and

production are necessary for economic development of these minimal oil fields in deepwater

locations in hostile environment. To reduce wave induced motion, the natural frequency of these

newly proposed offshore structures are designed to be far away from the peak frequency of the

force power spectra. Spar platforms are one such compliant offshore floating structure used for

deep water applications for the drilling, production, processing, storage, and offloading of ocean

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deposits. It is being considered as the next generation of deep water offshore structures by many

oil companies.

A spar platform consists of a vertical cylinder, which floats vertically in the water. Fig.1.1

shows a typical spar platform with the basic arrangements. The structure floats so deep in the

water that the wave action at the surface is dampened by the counter balance effect of the

structure weight. Fin like structures called strakes, attached in a helical fashion around the

exterior of the cylinder, act to break the water flow against the structure, further enhancing the

stability. Station keeping is provided by lateral, multi-component catenary anchor lines attached

to the hull near its center of pitch for low dynamic loading. The analysis, design and operation of

Spar platform turn out to be a difficult job, primarily because of the uncertainties associated with

the specification of the environmental loads. The present generation of Spar platform has the

following features:

a) It can be operated till 3000 m depth of water from full drilling and production to

production only,

b) It can have a large range of topside payloads,

c) Rigid steel production risers are supported at the center well by separate buoyancy cans,

d) Always stable because center of buoyancy (CB) is above the center of gravity (CG)

e) It has favorable motions compared to other floating structures

f) It can have a steel or concrete hull

g) It has minimum hull/deck interface

h) Oil can be stored at low marginal cost

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i) It has sea keeping characteristics superior to all other mobile drilling units

j) It can be used as a mobile drilling rig

k) The mooring system is easy to install, operate and relocate

l) The risers, which are normally exposed to high waves on semi-submersible, drilling units

would be protected inside the spar platform. Sea motion inside spar platform center well

would be minimum

Figure 1.2 shows three types of Spar configurations:

1. Classic Spar

2. Truss Spar

3. Cell Spar

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Fig 1.1 A typical spar platform with basic arrangements and terms

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Classic Spar Truss Spar Cell Spar

Fig 1.2 Various configurations of a spar platform

1.2 OBJECTIVE

• The objective of the project is to develop a program which can be used to perform design

of spar platform.

• The program also includes the analysis of motion response of spar, using simplified

approach.

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CHAPTER 2

DEVELOPMENT OF SCHEME

1.3 GENERAL

The computer program starts with reading inputs, mainly wave height (Hw ), water

depth(d), Time period(T), Topside Weight (WT) from a file. Using these inputs diameter and

thickness of the spar are determined based on buoyancy requirements. Designed structure is

checked for safety against hydrostatic pressure, hoop buckling, tension and compression.

Circumferential stiffening rings are provided based on API recommendations. Total weight of

spar is calculated including weight of stiffener and topside weight. Total buoyancy is determined

from the draft and diameter of spar. Then, the hydrostatic stability check is performed in order to

ensure stable equilibrium. If the required metacentric height is not achieved, the structure is

redesigned after providing ballast. Motion response analysis is done using simplified calculation

approach. An optimized design can be achieved by running the program for different drafts to

find out corresponding response amplitude operator (RAO).The design corresponding to

minimum diameter and minimum RAO can be taken as an optimized design. A flow diagram

showing the general flow of the program is given below. Theoretical background of each step

involved in the flow diagram is explained in Chapter 3.

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1.4 FLOW DIAGRAM

Fig 2.2 Flow Diagram

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CHAPTER 3

THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

3.1 GENERAL

The procedure followed for the structural design of spar, weight estimation,

hydrostatic stability check and response prediction using simplified approach are

described here.

3.2 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

The given parameters for the structural design are the topside weight (WT), wave

height (Hw) and water depth(d). The aim is to obtain the dimensions of spar.

Initial sizing of the hull is determined by the following steps:

• Initial value for the draft (Df) is assumed.

• Free board is calculated as Hf = 0.6x Hw +1.5 m.

• Total length of spar, Ls = Df + Hf

• Ballast Weight (WB) is initially taken as zero.

• Diameter is calculated from buoyancy requirements as

)/(D/t))L x x (- )D x x /4(

)W+ (W Ds

ssfw

BT

ρρ ΠΠ

=

• Thickness (t) is calculated using assumed D/t ratio.

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• Check for hoop stress due to hydrostatic pressure.

h

hcs

h SF

F

t

pDf ≤=

2

Where,

fh = hoop stress due to hydrostatic pressure, MPa

p = hydrostatic pressure, MPa

SFh = safety factor against hydrostatic collapse (API RP 2A)

Fhc = critical hoop buckling stress, MPa (API RP 2A)

Multiply p with a factor of 1.25 to take into account the pressure due to wave

elevation.

• Check for axial tension. The allowable tensile stress, Ft, for cylindrical members

subjected to axial tensile loads should be determined from:

F 0.6 = F yt

Where, Fy = Yield strength (Mpa)

• Check for axial compression. The allowable axial compressive stress shall be

determined from the following AISC formulas for the members with a D/t ratio equal

to or less than 60.

) Cc /8((Kl/r) -) Cc (3(Kl/r)/8 + 5/3

]F Cc /2(Kl/r)-[1 F

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ay=

for Cc <Kl/r

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(Kl/r) 23

E 12 F

2

2

aΠ=

Cc Kl/r for ≥

Where,

E = Young’s Modulus of elasticity, ksi (MPa)

K = effective length factor

l = unbraced length (m)

r = radius of gyration (m)

F

E 2 Cc

y

2Π=

For D/t ratio greater than 60, substitute the critical local buckling stress (Fxe

or Fxc

,

whichever is smaller) in determining Cc

and Fy

• Check for local buckling:

The elastic local buckling stress, Fxe

is determined from

2CEt/D = Fxe

Where,

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C= Critical elastic buckling coefficient

D= Outside diameter(m)

t = Wall thickness (m)

The inelastic local buckling stress, Fxc

is determined from

](D/t) 0.23 - [1.64 x F = F 1/4yxc

• Check for hoop buckling stresses:

Elastic hoop buckling is given by

1.5@M 0.8C

3.5 [email protected] 0.559)-0.755/(MC

/tD 0.825 [email protected] 0.636)-0.736/(MC

/tD 1.6M /tD 0.825 @ M / /t)(D 0.21 D t/ 0.44C

/tD 1.6 M @ D t/ 0.44C

D/ /t)D (2Lx M

DEt/ 2C F

h

h

sh

ss43

ssh

ssh

s1/2

s

shhe

<=<≤=<≤=

<≤+=

≥=

=

=

Where, L is the spacing between cylindrical rings

M is geometric parameter

Critical hoop buckling stress is given by

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yheyhc

yheyheyyhc

y hey heyhc

yhe hehc

F 6.2 F @ F F

F 6.2 F F 1.6 @ )]F / (F/[1.15F 1.31 F

F 1.6 F F 0.55 @ F 0.18 F 0.45 F

buckling Inelastic

F 0.55 F @ F F

buckling Elastic

>=

≤<+=

≤<+=

≤=

When longitudinal tensile stresses and hoop compressive stresses occur

simultaneously, the following interaction equation should be satisfied

A2+B2+2ν׀A׀B≤1.0

Where, F

)(0.5- A

y

hba fff +=

A reflects maximum tensile stress combination.

)( hhc

h SFF

fB =

ν = poisson’s ratio

fa =absolute value fof axial stress,(MPa)

fb = absolute value of acting resultant bending stress,(MPa)

fh= absolute value for hoop compression,(MPa)

SFx= Safety factor for axial tension(API RP2A).

SFh= Safety factor for hoop compression(API RP2A).

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When longitudinal compressive stresses and hoop compressive stresses occur

simultaneously, the following interaction equation should be satisfied

0.1)( ≤hhc

h SFF

f

0.1)()(5.0 ≤++

by

bx

xc

ha SFF

fSF

F

ff

SFx= Safety factor fort axial compression(API RP2A).

SFb= Safety factor for bending(API RP2A).

• Ring Design:

Circumferential stiffening ring size may be selected on the following basis

E 8 / F D L t = I hesc2

Where,

Ic = Required moment of inertia of ring composite section

L =Ring Spacing (m)

D = Diameter (m)

An effective width (bf) of shell equal to 1.1(Ds t )1/2 is be assumed as the flange for composite

ring section.

For flat bar stiffener minimum dimension provided is 10x76 mm.

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The width (b) to Thickness(t) ratios of stiffening rings are selected in accordance with AISC

requirements.

b=tsx65/(fy)1/2

3.3 WEIGHT ESTIMATION

An initial estimate of total weight of the structure is based on Topside weight(WT), hull

weight including the weight of circumferential stiffeners and weight of ballast(WB) which is

initially taken as zero.

Weight of Hull is given by,

ss ss Lt D =W ρπ

Weight of stiffeners is given by,

)/L)D+))((Hh-(D tb+)h-(D t(h=W ffwSSffwSSwwst πρπρ

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Fig 3.3 Stiffener Details

Total Weight, W = WT + Ws +Wst+ WB

3.4 HYDROSTATIC STABILITY

Hydrostatic stability is achieved only if there is a balance between the total

downward force and buoyancy. The diameter of spar is selected in such a way as to

satisfy this condition. Also, for a floating body to be in equilibrium, metacentric height

should be greater than zero. Usually for a spar, the required matacentric height is 4-6 m.

Metacentric height is determined as follows.

Distance of centre of buoyancy from keel, KB = Df /2

Dead Weight of spar, WD = SPAR weight(Ws) + stiffener weight(Wst)

Distance of centre of gravity from keel,

WW W

ADF/2 W+ L W+ /2L WKG

BTD

BsTsD

++=

Metacentric radius, BMT=Transverse moment of inertia(I )/Displaced Volume(V)

Distance of metacentre from keel , KM=KB + BM

Metacentric height, GM = KM – KG

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Where, Df= Draft of spar

Ls= Length of spar

ADF=Additional draft due to Ballast

3.5 RESPONSE PREDICTION USING SIMPLIFIED APPROACH

Simplified calculation approach is based on linear potential theory and the superposition

principle, i.e. behavior in irregular sea is modeled by linearly superposing results from regular

waves. Hydrodynamically, it is therefore sufficient to analyze a spar platform exposed to regular

sinusoidal waves. The simplified method is described by Faltinsen (1990).

3.5.1 The Hydrodynamic Problem

Assuming linear damping, the linear equations of motion for surge, heave, and pitch can

be solved in frequency domain. The damping represents the non-potential flow effects. Due to

symmetry, the waves can be assumed to propagate along the positive x-axis with no roll, sway

and yaw-response of the spar. The heave equation of motion is uncoupled while pitch and surge

are coupled. The wave elevation and the velocity potential of incoming waves may be written:

)sin( kxta −= ωζζ and )cos(cosh

)(coshkxt

kd

zdkga −+= ωω

ζφ (3.5.1)

tkd

zdka az ωζω sin

sinh

)(sinh2 +−= ; tkd

zdka ax ωζω cos

sinh

)(cosh2 +=

For slender structures like spar, the wavelength is much longer than the diameter i.e. D/L<0.2.

The consequence of this long wavelength assumption is that no waves are generated by the hull.

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Then the diffraction problem may be solved in a simplified manner. The excitation forces are

obtained from the incoming wave potential and using analytical expressions for the added mass.

No internal flow effects are considered as the spar bottom is closed. The equations to solve are

the coupled surge/pitch equations of motion;

=

+

+

+

+)(

)(

5

1

5

1

5551

1511

5

1

5551

1511

5

1

555551

1511

tF

tF

CC

CC

BB

BB

IAA

AAM

ηη

η

η

η

η

(3.5.2)

and the heave equation of motion;

)()( 3333333333 tFCBAM =+++ ηηη (3.5.3)

but before the equation can be solved, all the coefficients (Aij, Bij, Cij, and Fi) have to be

determined. These coefficients are representing hydrodynamic forces and determining these

coefficients, “the hydrodynamic problem”, can be divided into two sub-problems:

• “The diffraction problem”: The forces and moments on the body when the body is fixed

and there are incoming regular waves. These hydrodynamic forces are again divided into

the Froude-Krylov forces (pressure forces and moments due to undisturbed fluid flow)

and the diffraction forces (pressure forces occurring since the body changes the pressure

field by its presence in the water).

Fi=FFK+FDIF i=1,3,5.

• “The radiation problem”: The forces and moments on the body when the body is forced

to oscillate and there are no incident waves. These hydrodynamic loads are identified as

added mass, damping, and restoring terms. (Aij, Bij, Cij i, j=1, 3, 5). Note that due to the

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long wavelength characteristic, there is no radiation damping, since it is assumed that no

waves are generated by the hull. Consequently Bij consist of non potential flow effects

only.

3.5.2 Hydrodynamic Forces

The heave excitation is obtained by integrating the dynamic pressure over the wetted hull

surface. The pressure is found by using Bernoulli’s equation. Formally the excitation force can

be written as:

∫∫ ∂∂

=−=S

itot

S

itoti dsnt

dsnpFφρ where ntdiffractiogincotot φφφ += min

(3.5.4)

n = <n1 n2, n3> is the vector normal to the body surface defined to be positive into the fluid. But

as previously mentioned a simplified approach based on a long wavelength assumption will be

applied.

a) Heave excitation force

The Froude-Krylov heave force is obtained by integrating the undisturbed fluid pressure from the

incoming wave potential over the bottom of the spar. The diffraction force is obtained in a

simplified manner as previously described.

Due to the long wavelength assumption, the diffraction term may be simplified and the integral

over the wetted surface can be replaced by the quantities at the center of the spar(x=0). This

means that structure is assumed transparent with respect to waves. Due to the normal vector of

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the body surface, only the bottom surface of the spar contributes to the heave force (see figure

3.5.2)

dd TzzTz

S

wzFK aApAaAdsnpF −=−= +=+−≈ ∫ || 333333 (3.5.5)

where Td = draft of the spar

The above equation becomes:

tkd

TdkHA

kd

TdshkHgAF dd

w ωωρ sinsinh

)(sinh

2cosh

)(cos

2 332

3

−

−−

=

The first term is the Froude-Krylov force while the second term is an approximation for the

diffraction force. For a spar platform, the Froude-Krylov term is an order of magnitude larger

than the diffraction term, due to low added mass. Therefore, a spar platform does not take

advantage of the heave cancellation effect.

b) Heave added mass

The heave added mass A33 appears both in the expression for the excitation force, Equation

(3.5.5), and a mass term in the equation of motion, Equation (3.5.3). In order to solve the

equation of heave motion, it is necessary to estimate the added mass A33. Newman (1985)

calculated with the help of numerical methods, the axial added mass for a semi infinite cylinder

to be A33=2.064ρr3, where r is the radius of cylinder. For a typical spar, the free surface effects

have small influence on the heave added mass i.e. the added mass is basically an end effect. It

may be noted that 2.064 ρr3 is fairly close to the displaced mass of the hemisphere

33 09.23

2rr ρπρ = . So for a bare cylinder, 3

33 3

2rA πρ= is used. See fig. 3.5.3 (a)

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The added mass for a bare cylinder is low compared to the total mass of the spar, and has

therefore a relatively small effect. As mentioned earlier, when a heave plate is attached at the

bottom of the spar, the heave added mass increases and becomes significantly high. The heave

added mass for a spar + disc configuration is estimated as shown below:

The added mass of a disc oscillating along its axis approximately equal to the mass of a sphere of

water enclosing the disk (Sarpkaya, et al., 1981)

3

3

1da Dm ρ=

For the configuration of a cylinder with a disc attached to its base, if the diameter of the disc is

greater than that of the cylinder, there is only a part of the disc on the cylinder side producing

added mass effect since the presence of the cylinder (see figure 3.5.3 (b)). Thus, the added mass

of a cylinder + disc configuration can be estimated by subtracting approximately the mass of the

cylindrical volume of water.

After calculations, the added mass of a cylinder + disc becomes:

( )[ ]22223333 6

1

3

1sdsddda DDDDDDAm −−−−== ρρ (3.5.6)

c) Horizontal excitation forces

The excitation forces and total added mass for lateral motions are estimated using strip theory and the

two-dimensional added mass for a cylinder in infinite fluid.

For a two dimensional cylinder section in infinite fluid, the excitation force can be written

arAf Dstrip )( 2)2(

11 ρπ+= . The first term is the diffraction force and the second term is the Froude-

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Krylov force. )2(11

DA is the two dimensional added mass of the section, r = radius of the cylinder,

and a is the undisturbed water particle acceleration. It can be noted that this expression for the

force corresponds to the inertia term in Morrison’s equation with inertia coefficient Cm=2.

The total surge and pitch excitation forces are obtained by integrating the unit length force on

each horizontal strip along the wetted hull surface. The pitch excitation moment is taken about

VCG, see figure 3.5.1

tkd

zdkHCDf Mstrip ωωρπ

cossinh

)(cosh

2422

+=

∫= dzfF strip1

tdzzdkkd

HCD M ωωρπ

cos)(coshsinh

1

2422

+= ∫ (3.5.7)

∫= dzZfF stripstrip5

tdzzzzdkkd

HCD vcgM ωωρπ

cos))((coshsinh

1

2422

−+−= ∫ (3.5.8)

where =vcgz z coordinate of center of gravity as shown in figure 3.5.1

The integration is to be done over the wetted length of the cylinder.

d) Horizontal added mass

The added mass coefficients Aij, i,j = 1,5 are determined by considering forced surge and pitch

oscillation of the spar, see figure 3.5.1. Under combined surge/pitch oscillations, every strip

along the hull has the acceleration 51 ηη stripstrip Za += . stripZ is again the vertical distance from

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the strip to the vertical centre of gravity, VCG. Water cannot penetrate the spar hull, so when the

strip is accelerated by astrip, a pressure field is set up on the hull’s surface to displace the water.

The strip will “feel” a counteracting inertia force, )2(11

Dstrip Aa .

The global reaction forces due to the forced oscillations (F1, RAD and F5, RAD) are obtained by

integrating the reaction force on each strip. The added mass coefficients Akj are then found based

on the definition of added mass:

jkjk AF η−= (3.5.9)

( )[ ]

−−−

−=−= ∫∫∫ dzzz

Ddz

DdzaAF vcglocal

DRAD 44

2

5

2

1)2(

11,1

πρηπρη (3.5.10)

Coefficient of (- 1η ) in the above equation is A11 and of (- 5η ) is A15.

Also,

( )[ ] ( )[ ]

−−

−−−=−= ∫∫∫ dzzz

Ddzzz

DdzZaAF vcgvcgstriplocal

DRAD

22

5

2

1)2(

11,5 44

πρηπρη

(3.5.11)

Coefficient of (- 1η ) in the above equation is A51 and of (- 5η ) is A55.

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Fig. 3.5.1 Spar geometry

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Fig. 3.5.2 Forces on a spar platform

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Hemispherical fluid mass acting as heave added mass

Cylinder of diameter Ds

Fig. 3.5.3 (a) Heave added mass for cylinder

B

Fig 3.5.3 (b) Added mass of a disc attached to a cylinder

3.5.3 Hydrostatic restoring forces

Since the spar is free floating, only hydrostatic terms are contributing to the restoring matrices:

011 =C wgAC ρ=33 and GMC ∆=55 (3.5.12)

Here Aw is the waterplane area, GM is the metacentric height, and Δ is the displaced weight of

the spar.

3.5.4 Damping Effects

In general, both generation of waves (radiation damping) and viscous forces (non

potential flow effects) are contributing to the total damping of a floating body.

In the simplified analysis it is assumed that the wave generation by the body is negligible, i.e.

there is no radiation damping. This approximation is relevant for survival conditions (long wave

periods). For shorter wave periods on the other hand, where radiation effects are more important,

damping effects have a small influence on the linear wave frequency response. Viscous damping,

which plays a crucial role in the resonant response, is an empirical input to the analysis, and is

not explicitly calculated.

In the region around resonance, which is important in this study, the radiation damping is small.

It is therefore assumed that the important damping effects are caused by viscous forces on the

platform hull, on mooring lines, on risers, and other appendices. It is believed that these drag

forces have a quadratic behavior. However, only linear damping forces are included in this

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simplified linear frequency domain analysis. For simplicity, the linear damping coefficients Bii

are here calculated as ratios of the critical damping (ξ=B/Bcritical):

555555555 )(2 CIAB += ξ and 3333333 )(2 CMAB += ξ (3.5.13)

The values of ζ5 and ζ3 used for the calculation of B55 and B33 are obtained from experiments.

3.5.5 Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs)

When all the coefficients (Aij, Bij, Cij and Fi) are established, the equations of motions are solved

by assuming steady state solutions oscillating with the same frequency as the excitation. The

assumed solutions ( )tiii e ωηη = are substituted into the equations of motion (3.5.2) and (3.5.3).

The motion response amplitude icη is complex.

Motion transfer function or response amplitude operators (RAO) are defined as the frequency

dependent steady state motion response amplitude divided by the wave elevation amplitude:

aRAO ζηω /)( 11 = [m/m]

aRAO ζηω /)( 33 = [m/m] (3.5.14)

aRAO ζηω /)( 55 = [rad/m]

Phase angles describing the phase shift between the wave elevation, at x=0, and the motion

response are defined as:

( )( )

= −

ic

ici η

ηθIm

Retan 1

(3.5.15)

3.5.6 Solution of Equation of Motion

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The floating structure dynamics can be considered as the case where the structure floating in

water is free to move in six directions when subjected to waves. The EOM will be of the form

same as for the SDOF spring mass system with damping except that instead of single direction,

the system is free to move in all six directions (Bhattacharyya, 1978). Thus the EOM is:

( ) ( )tFCxxBxAM =+++

Where (M+A) is a 6x6 mass matrix, B is 6x6 damping matrix, C is a 6x6 stiffness matrix, and

F(t) is a 3x1 force vector. η is acceleration vector, η is velocity vector and η is the

displacement vector for structure oscillatory motion.

Out of the 6 degrees of freedom, sway, roll, yaw are restrained in the present case. Thus only

i=1,3,5 (i=mode of motion) are the remaining degrees of freedom. Heave (i=3) is uncoupled

from surge and pitch. Surge (i=1) and pitch (i=5) are coupled. Thus, the EOM are equations 3.5.2

and 3.5.3.

Following the same approach as for a SDOF spring-mass system, according to linear theory, the

responses of the vessel will be directly proportional to wave amplitude –‘LINEAR’- and occurs

at the same frequency as that of excitation, ω. Excitation is sinusoidal and so is the response

also.

We know ( ) tSinFtF o ω33 =

So ( )333 θωηη −= tSino

where 3θ is the phase shift between wave elevation and motion response.

Writing in complex form:

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( ) tiet ωηη 33 =

where 3η is complex amplitude of vessel response in heave direction.

Also,

tiei ωηωη 33 =

tie ωηωη 32

3 −=

Substituting in EOM for heave

)()( 3333333333 tFCBAM =+++ ηηη

We get,

( )[ ] 3033333332 FCBiAM =+++− ηωω

Linear Transfer Function ( )ωH is ratio of output amplitude to input amplitude. So:

( ) oFH 33 ωη =

Thus,

( ) ( )[ ]3333332

1

CBiAMH

+++−=

ωωω

Thus, ( ) oo FH 333 ωηη == and,

( )( )ωθ Harg3 =

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So the time series for heave response can be found out for various frequencies.

Similar procedure is to be followed for surge and pitch motion response. The final EOM become,

( )[ ] [ ] oFCBiACBiAM 151515152

11111112 =++−++++− ηωωηωω

[ ] ( )[ ] oFCBiAICBiA 55555555552

15151512 =+++−+++− ηωωηωω

The above simultaneous linear equations are then solved for unknowns 1η and 5η .

3.5.7 Natural Periods

1. Heave Natural period

33

333, 2

C

AMTN

+= π

2. Pitch Natural Period

55

55555, 2

C

AITN

+= π

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CHAPTER 4

RESULTS & DISCUSSIONS

4.1 GENERAL

The outputs for three different trial runs for the program are presented and discussed in this

chapter. Predicted heave responses for all three trials are also plotted with respect to wave

period. A parametric study of heave response with diameter and draft as parameters is also done

in an attempt to optimize the response of the spar platform.

4.2 TRIAL 1

4.2.1 Inputs

Water Depth= 1000 m

Wave Height = 15 m

Topside Weight = 50000 kN

4.2.2 Outputs

SPAR DATA

Diameter of spar (m) : 21.4

Thickness of spar (mm) : 71.2

Draft of spar (m) : 49.0

Free board of spar (m) : 10.5

Displacement (KN) : 1.815e+05

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Dead weight of spar (kN) : 22475.02

Mass of spar (kg) : 2.312e+06

Ballast weight (kN) : 1.090e+05

Mass moment of inertia (kg/m2) : 5.349e+05

STIFFENER DETAILS

Spacing between stiffeners (m) : 4.30

Moment of inertia required (mm4) : 2.54e+10

Moment of inertia provided (m4) : 2.54e+10

Effective flange width (mm) : 1357.0

Outstand length of stiffener (mm) : 643.0

Thickness of the ring stiffener (mm) : 70.0

Flange width of stiffener (mm) : 1283.0

Weight of stiffeners (kN) : 9653.0

STABILITY CHECK

Vertical centre of gravity of spar (m) : 20.6825

Vertical centre of buoyancy of spar (m) : 24.6680

Transverse BM (m) : 0.0153

Metacentre of the spar (m) : 24.6833

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Metacentric height, GM (m) : 4.5643

Fig 4.2.1 Heave RAO plot for Trial 1

4.3 TRIAL 2

4.2.1 Inputs

Water Depth= 300 m

Wave Height = 23 m


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4.2.2 Outputs

SPAR DATA





Displacement (kN) : 4.764e+04



Ballast weight (kN) : 3.090e+04


STIFFENER DETIALS



Moment of inertia provided (mm4) : 2.1e+09





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STABILITY CHECK


Vertical centre of bouyancy of spar (m) : 19.8628


Metacentre of the spar (m) : 19.8690

Metacentric height, GM (m) : 4.2325

4.3.1 Heave RAO plot for Trial 2

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4.4 TRIAL 3

4.4.1 Inputs

Water Depth= 500 m

Wave Height = 10 m


4.4.2 Outputs

SPAR DATA





Displacement (kN) : 1.275e+05



Ballast weight (kN) : 70000.0


STIFFENER DETIALS



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Moment of inertia provided (mm4) : 1.14e+10






STABILITY CHECK


Vertical centre of buoyancy of spar(m) : 31.13


Metacentre of spar (m) : 31.1403

Metacentric height GM (m) : 4.3148

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4.4.1 Heave RAO plot for Trial 3

4.4 DISCUSSIONS

The table 4.5.1 shows the results obtained after various trial runs for the following input data.

Water Depth= 500 m

Wave Height = 10 m


Table 4.5.1 Output for different trial runs

Diameter(m) Draft(m) Heave RAO(m/m) Dead wt spar(KN) Wave Period(s)

15.9492 62.2644 4.975 17506.166 5.8298

16.1279 61.1333 4.986 17610.3452 5.7834

16.3375 60.0256 4.997 17779.4454 5.7381

16.5526 58.9157 5.01 17950.831 5.6925

16.7473 57.7804 5.023 18061.3342 5.645

16.9742 56.6667 5.038 18237.5735 5.598

17.2075 55.5509 5.055 18416.5486 5.5517

17.4477 54.4329 5.072 18598.4381 5.5045

17.695 53.3128 5.091 18783.4367 5.4569

17.9771 52.2107 5.111 19035.8789 5.4103

18.2402 51.0858 5.131 19227.9381 5.3618

18.5395 49.9778 5.154 19488.3131 5.3143

18.8481 48.8666 5.177 19753.1892 5.2664

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Fig 4.5.1 Heave RAO vs Diameter plot

Fig 4.5.2 Heave RAO vs Draft plot

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Fig 4.5.3 Dead Weight of spar vs Diameter plot

The data given in table 4.5.1 is represented gaphically in figures 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3.

Figure 4.5.1 shows that heave RAO also increases as diameter increases.From the figure 4.5.3 it

is also evident that as diameter increases, dead weight of the spar also increases.So inorder to

achieve an optimised design of spar, it is better to select the minimum possible diameter.

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CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSION

A computer program which can be used to perform design of spar platform has been developed.

The program also determines the response amplitude operators (RAO) for the heave, surge and

pitch motions using simplified calculation approach. Thus, the program can be effectively used

to get an optimized design of a spar platform. The functionality of the program can be improved

by adding a module to automate the optimization part of the design process, which is presently

done manually.

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