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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
| Project Number |
133 |
| Date of Summary |
September 30, 1993 |
| Subject |
Synthetic-Fiber Mooring Lines for
Deepwater Floating Production Facilities |
| Performing Activity |
Omega Marine Services
International |
| Principal Investigator |
Mr. Donald G. Hervey |
| Contracting Agency |
National Institute of Standards
and Technology |
| Estimated Completion |
Completed |
| Description |
The objective was to assess the
feasibility of using synthetic-fiber mooring lines for deepwater floating production
facilities. The project was a Joint Industry Project (JIP). The research consisted of a
laboratory testing program to look at the engineering characteristics of synthetic-fiber
mooring lines and the durability and fatigue resistance of their connections. The project
conducted a long-term field program to determine environmental effects. A full-scale
synthetic-fiber mooring line was installed as part of the mooring system for the Placid's
deepwater floating production facility and inspection periodically. At the end of the
testing program, the line was removed and subjected to strength and fatigue tests. |
| Progress |
Completed |
Reports |
AB (36353
KB; 818 pages) |
Deepwater, Aramid Mooring Line,
Joint Industry Project, Phase II Final Report, Aker Omega, Houston, Texas, July 1993. |
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