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Innovative structural designs of tankers against ship collisions and grounding: a recent state-of-the-art review
AuthorsJeom Kee Paik
Date published2006
AbstractThe double-hull design concept is one of the effective ways for oil pollution prevention during collision and grounding accidents of oil tankers. Arguably there might be better design alternatives which improve the structural performance of ships against collision and grounding when compared to the thus far well accepted double-hull concept or even a double hull that performs better compared to what is being routinely achieved by today's design methods. The current design procedures of tanker structures against ship collisions and grounding are reviewed. Some innovative design concepts of tanker structures which have been suggested based on the insights and findings obtained using more rational design procedures are surveyed from the literature. Some conclusions are made that no universal tanker design concepts against ship collisions and grounding are relevant while it could be said that the direct or design-orientated procedure must be used to achieve better designs which may prove not only to be efficient for pollution prevention but also to be less costly to build and operate.
AuthorsJeom Kee Paik
Date published2006
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Inspection maintenance and repair of Petrobras offshore terminals in Campos and Santos basin
AuthorsJ C S de Oliveira ; R Tutumi ; F L L Carneiro et al.
Date published1995
AbstractThe maintenance plan introduced by Petrobras for its offshore terminals in the Campos and Santos basins is described. The performance of the terminals is defined in two ways: environment rate destruction which is a ratio between produced and spilled oil and working rate which links flowed-off and capacity production. Having noticed production losses in 1993 because of buoy and hose problems a new maintenance programme was introduced. This consisted of periodical inspections of the terminals based on a check list preventative maintenance such as regular substitution of hose lines and programmed maintenance. Emphasis was also given to the acquisition of important spare parts. As a result the working rate has increased while the environment rate destruction has decreased.
AuthorsJ C S de Oliveira ; R Tutumi ; F L L Carneiro et al.
Date published1995
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Installation of reeled rigid pipelines connected to large and heavy subsea structures in ultra deepwater
AuthorsM Xavier ; R Sampaio ; K Johnson et al.
Date published2008
AbstractThe PDEG-B installation scope comprised 165km of X-65 pipelines in water depths up to 1400m with 15 end and in-line structures. Some of the largest and heaviest structures ever installed directly connected to reeled rigid pipelines in the ultra deepwater fields of Campos basin in Brazil were deployed inside PDEG-B scope of work. The purpose of this paper is to present all relevant aspects of the successful installation of the structures not only restricted to their design but also focusing on the modifications to the pipelay vessel and offshore operations during the PDEG-B project.
AuthorsM Xavier ; R Sampaio ; K Johnson et al.
Date published2008
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Instrumented indentation technique to measure flow properties: a novel way to enhance the accuracy of integrity assessment
AuthorsJae-il Jang ; Yeol Choi ; Yun-Hee Lee et al.
Date published2003
AbstractWhile most in-field technologies for structural integrity diagnosis focus on precise crack detection the instrumented indentation technique has emerged as one of the most practically useful technologies for non-destructive and quantitative in-field measurement of mechanical properties. In a similar vein in this paper an advanced indentation technique for determining tensile properties and its application to structural integrity assessment are introduced and discussed. This novel indentation technique can enhance the accuracy of fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment by application to failure assessment diagram (FAD) construction.
AuthorsJae-il Jang ; Yeol Choi ; Yun-Hee Lee et al.
Date published2003
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Intact stability of SWATH ships
AuthorsY M Welaya ; M A Shama ; W A Amin
Date published2002
AbstractA SWATH (small waterplane area twin hull) ship is a twin-hull vessel like a catamaran but with thinned waterplane and redistributed buoyancy downwards into fully submerged lower hulls. The main factors affecting the intact stability of SWATH ships during the preliminary design phase are discussed. The main objective is to define the most critical parameters and to determine the design limits for each parameter. The most critical parameters are identified. A parametric study is carried out using an idealised model of an existing SWATH ship. Stability calculations are carried out using the AUTOSHIP program. Results are evaluated using the IMO stability criteria. The effect of varying the selected parameters on metacentric height the maximum righting lever and the ratio of the area under the righting moment curve to the area under the heeling moment curve is examined. A comparison is also made with an equivalent catamaran of the same displacement and the same hull separation distance.
AuthorsY M Welaya ; M A Shama ; W A Amin
Date published2002
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Integrated float-over deck design considerations
AuthorsW D Hartell ; S M Beattie
Date published1996
AbstractOffshore platforms with integrated lift-installed decks have become more common in recent years because super-heavy lift cranes are now available. However their high installation costs have led operators to investigate alternative installation methods such as the integrated float-over (IFO) deck concept. This concept consists of a steel topsides deck that is loaded on a floating transportation barge. Once at the offshore location the barge is manoeuvred inside the legs of the platform substructure and the deck is installed by lowering the barge. Recent successful experience with IFO decks in the Far East is described and the application of this experience to future developments is discussed. Design and installation considerations are reviewed and recommendations for future applications are made.
AuthorsW D Hartell ; S M Beattie
Date published1996
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Integration of pumping systems in supply vessels matching IMO Resolution A 673(16)
AuthorsAnders Eide
Date published2005
AbstractGuidelines are presented for the transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on offshore support vessels. There has been an increase in the demand for different bulk transport and pumping solutions. If ship owners wish to include cargo capacities that fulfill IMO A.673(16) they need to take a decision at an early stage in their projects with the ship designers. This will make it easier to implement the appropriate systems and profit from these systems when they are required. Due to modern environmental requirements ship-owners and designers must be prepared to implement requirements such as fulfilling DNV Notation Clean Ice (x) and LFL (IMO A.673(16)) at the same time in many arctic vessels.
AuthorsAnders Eide
Date published2005
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Interactions between harbour seals Phoca vitulina and fisheries in complex coastal waters explored by combined Geographic Information System (GIS) and energetics modellingMT BKM
AuthorsArne Bjorge ; Trine Bekkby ; Vegar Bakkestuen et al.
Date published2002
AbstractA 1680 km2 coastal archipelago area in Norway around Sandoy with a resident population of approximately 750 harbour seals was modelled in a geographic information system (GIS). The proportions of different habitat types available to harbour seals for foraging were estimated. This study is a first attempt at analysing the interactions between marine mammals and fisheries in Norway using empirical spatial data of fishing operations and marine mammal foraging ecology in combination with landscape analysis. The aim was to study the potential for interactions between harbour seals fish farming and fisheries based on empirical data from the archipelago. A look is taken at materials and methods followed by results and discussion.
AuthorsArne Bjorge ; Trine Bekkby ; Vegar Bakkestuen et al.
Date published2002
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Internal combustion engines Volume 1: A detailed introduction to the thermodynamics of spark and compression ignition engines, their design and development.
AuthorsRowland S Benson ; N D Whitehouse
Shelf Location208a
AbstractThe book is primarily concerned with the thermodynamics of internal combustion engines but also includes some hardware features. A section is included on experimental methods that show the processes in which the engine operates. A novel feature is the presentation of FORTRAN listings of two programmes, for simple cycle and the other for a spark ignition cycle system. Methods are also outlined for more complex cycle calculations of the type which are carried out in design offices. Contents comprise of the following chapters: description of internal combustion engines, basic thermodynamics and gas dynamics, air standard cycles, combustion in compression ignition engines and in spark ignition engines, heat transfer in engines and experimental methods (pressure, spectrographic, chemical analysis).
AuthorsPublisherRowland S Benson ; N D Whitehouse
Pergamon Press Ltd
Shelf LocationDate published208a
1979
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Internal combustion engines Volume 2: A detailed introduction to the thermodynamics of spark and compression ignition engines, their design and development
AuthorsR S Benson ; N D Whitehouse
Shelf Location208a
AbstractThe book is primarily concerned with the thermodynamics of internal combustion engines but also includes some hardware features. A section is included on experimental methods that show the processes in which the engine operates. A novel feature is the presentation of FORTRAN listings of two programmes, for simple cycle and the other for a spark ignition cycle system. Methods are also outlined for more complex cycle calculations of the type which are carried out in design offices. Contents comprise of the following chapters: the gas exchange process, compression ignition engine cycle calculations, spark ignition engine cycle calculations and supercharging.
AuthorsPublisherR S Benson ; N D Whitehouse
Pergamon Press Ltd
Shelf LocationDate published208a
1979
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International cooperation for rational use of energy in industry
AuthorsLatin American Energy Org
PublisherOCDE
AbstractInt semn held in Lima Peru 4 - 8 July 1983 Papers are Energy demand management in industrialised countries Considerations for rational use of energy in Latin American industry Energy consumption in the Peruvian industry Rational use of energy and oil substitution in the textile industry Rational use of energy in the transmission and distribution of electricity "The Experience of Costa Rica" Rational use of energy and oil substitution with particular emphasis on electric energy in the Federal Republic of Germany Rational use of energy in electricity production - energy consumption in industry - "Synopsis of El Salvador" Options to improve fuel efficiency and coal use in electricity generation combined heat and power generation The use of energy in SIDOR Energy saving in the Japanese steel industry Rational use of energy in Brazils iron and steel industry
AuthorsDate publishedLatin American Energy Org
1983
PublisherOCDE
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International Journal of Maritime History, Vol XVII No. 2 December 2005
AuthorsL Fischer; D J Starkey; M Tull (eds)
Shelf Location338a
AbstractArticles Robert Anthony, 'Sea Bandits of the Canton Delta, 1780-1839' p.1 Jesus M Valdaliso, 'Trade, Colonies and Navigation Laws: The Flag Differential Duty and the International Competiveness of Spanish Shipping in the Nineteenth Century' p.31 Alvaro Garrido, 'Political Economy and International Trade: The Portuguese Market for Salt Cod and its Institutions in the Interwar Period' p.61 Hubert Bonin, 'The Compagnie du canal de Suez and Transit Shipping, 1900-1956' p.87 David M Hopkin, 'Storytelling and Networking in a Breton Fishing Village, 1879-1882' p.113 Martin Rheinheimer, 'The Captains' Money: Capital and Credit on the North Frisian Islands of Amrum and Fohr, 1763-1812' p.141 Paul Hughes and Alan D Wall, 'The Dessiou Hydrographic Work: Its Authorship and Place' p.167
AuthorsPublisherL Fischer; D J Starkey; M Tull (eds)
International Maritime Economic History Association, 2005
Shelf Location338a
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International Offshore Contracting and Subsea Engineering - IOCE 92 Vol II Day 2
AuthorsIOCE
PublisherIOCE
AbstractConf held 13-14 October 1992 in Aberdeen UK. Papers are - High alloy duplex stainless steel for cost-effective subsea developments Recent developments in the installation of subsea pipelines by the real method The Fuka Pipeline isolation and the tie-in of the Bruce Pipeline Precommissioning of subsea pipeline tie-in facilities using gels Upheaval deflection of buried flexible flowlines Stalk on riser installation using dynamically positioned DSV ROV requirements future needs and relationships - an operator's view Diverless connection of flexible flowlines and umbilicals by ROV tooling The multi-role-vehicle (MRV) - ROV for the future Mobil / Marquest ROV dynamic positioning trials Non-contact three dimensional measurement Technical advances in ROV sonar design
AuthorsDate publishedIOCE
1992
PublisherIOCE
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Interpretations of isotope calibrations with basin modelling: geologic and production gas data from South Caspian depression (Azerbaijan)
AuthorsAlexander V Poletayev
Date published2007
AbstractThe large amount of material of HC isotope composition (over 330 samples) allows the history of oil and gas deposits formation within the South-Caspian Depression to be restored. Maps (of isotope composition changes according to area extent as well as graphs of HC distribution depending upon stratigraphic age including rocks graphs of isotope composition change on sampling depth) were compiled for HC study and oil-gas deposits formation. Comparison of mud volcanoes gases oil and gas fields gas-hydrates and bottom sediments were carried out. Gases genesis according to M. Shoelle and A. James methodic were studied. A model of the paleoconstruction area was studied. Two stages of formation were distinguished as a result of studying gases of various forms of their manifestation (gases of mud volcanoes oil and gas fields gas hydrate bottom sediments) as well as isotope gases composition distribution in area of extent including stratigraphic age of deposits depth of sampling and application of M. Shoelle and A. James. Basic ways of HC migration were determined as well as oil-gas content prospective being estimated.
AuthorsAlexander V Poletayev
Date published2007
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Interventionless hydrostatic packer experience in West of Shetland completions
AuthorsJ N E Mason ; P Moran ; J G King et al.
Date published2001
AbstractThe BP Schiehallion and Foinaven oilfields west of Shetland are benign shallow reservoirs lying in a harsh subsea environment. The major part of well cost is rig time and so rig time savings represent very significant cost savings. The development and application of the interventionless hydrostatic packer are described. Using this packer can reduce rig time to set the packer from as much as six days to less than 30 minutes. Several other changes in completion practices are also mentioned which together with the SB-3H packer have cut completion installation times by up to 50%. Graphs and diagrams appear on pages 5 to 7.
AuthorsJ N E Mason ; P Moran ; J G King et al.
Date published2001
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Investigating the response of offshore foundations in soft clay soils
AuthorsB W Byrne ; M J Cassidy
Date published2002
AbstractA series of tests were conducted in a drum centrifuge with the aim of investigating the performance of typical offshore foundations on soft normally consolidated clay. The foundations consisted of spudcan footings and suction caissons. A special loading device was designed so that combined loading could be applied to the footing. This device could apply the same ratio of horizontal to moment loading as that applied to the foundations of mobile drilling units. The main aim of the investigation was to compare how the performance changes as the foundation is varied. This is important when considering the use of a jack-up rig for a permanent facility a concept that is increasingly being considered.
AuthorsB W Byrne ; M J Cassidy
Date published2002
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Joint development of offshore oil and gas: a model agreement for states for joint development with explanatory commentary
Authorsresearch team, Hazel Fox... [et. al.], under the direction of a working group, chaired by Sir Maurice Bathurst
Shelf Location231c
AbstractThe publication of a draft Model Agreement, with an Explanatory Commentary, on joint development of off-shore oil and gas is the latest example of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law’s use of academics, government lawyers and legal practitioners in industry to produce a suggested solution to a particular problem in a field of the Institute’s activities.
AuthorsPublisherresearch team, Hazel Fox... [et. al.], under the direction of a working group, chaired by Sir Maurice Bathurst
London : British Institute of International and Comparative Law, c1989.
Catalogue number341.762
Shelf LocationDate published231c
1989
ISBN number903067315
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Joint USM-NAVOCEANO ECDIS Laboratory
AuthorsDarrell H Smith ; Lee Alexander ; Maxim F van Norden
Shelf Location214c
AbstractAn ECDIS Laboratory was established in 2001 to carry out research development test and evaluation on the capabilities and limitations of electronic charting systems data display and updating services required for US Navy and allied operations. The Laboratory carries out quality control and testing of electronic chart products produced by NAVOCEANO and other government agencies to help achieve the Navy's goal of fleet-wide implementation of an ECDIS-Navy capability by 2004. The capabilities and accomplishments of the ECDIS Laboratory are discussed as well as the accomplishments of the ECDIS Laboratory the different electronic charting applications electronic charting production and management software tools and key accomplishments. More importantly the technical assistance provided to NAVOCEANO in their development of technical overlays and the supporting role provided for other agencies such as the US Navy Special Boat Unit 22 and the US Army Corps of Engineers is discussed.
AuthorsDate publishedDarrell H Smith ; Lee Alexander ; Maxim F van Norden
2003
Shelf Location214c
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Kempe's Engineers Year Book for 1965 Volume 2
AuthorsC E Prockter (editor) ; B W Pendred
Shelf Location234c
AbstractThis is an authoritative and concise reference base for the whole range of engineering disciplines. Volume 2 includes content on electrical engineering, electronic engineering, aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, gas turbines, internal combustion engine, motor vehicles, fuels, nuclear power, gas and gas engineering, steam engineering, steam turbines, marine engines, naval architecture, mining engineering, explosives, air compression, pneumatic equipment, refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, industrial safety and protection, fire protection, highway engineering, surveying, foundations and earthwork, cements, mortars and clay products, building, public health engineering, concrete, design of steel structures, bridges and bridgework, paints and varnishes, patents, designs and trade marks, depreciation, legal notes and factory planning and layout.
AuthorsPublisherC E Prockter (editor) ; B W Pendred
London : Morgan Brothers
Shelf LocationDate published234c
1965
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Kernel architecture for the development of CAD-CAM applications in shipbuilding environments
AuthorsAntonio Rodriguez ; Carlos Gonzalez ; Inigo Gurrea et al.
Date published2003
AbstractThe capabilities of complex software products such as CAD-CAM systems are strongly supported by basic information technologies. These information technologies continuously evolve and in order to incorporate their new features the existing CAD-CAM systems must undergo a complete and drastic redesign. The basic architectural components of a kernel for a CAD-CAM system oriented to shipbuilding are described. The proposed solution is a combination of in-house developed frameworks together with commercial products that are accepted as standard components. The new generation of shipbuilding CAD systems based on technologies is described. The technologies are enumerated and how they are used in shipbuilding CAD systems. The technologies described are: database; visualisation; topology; product model. It is explained how by means of the technological frameworks it is possible to build up the most sophisticated CAD tools for shipbuilding designers.
AuthorsAntonio Rodriguez ; Carlos Gonzalez ; Inigo Gurrea et al.
Date published2003