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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
| Project Number |
283 |
| Date of Summary |
June 15, 2001 |
| Subject |
Comparative Evaluation of Minimum
Structures and Jackets |
| Performing Activity |
WS Atkins Consultants, LTD. |
| Principal Investigator |
Navil Shetty |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
Complete |
| Description |
This is a Joint Industry Project
(JIP). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the comparative nature of
using minimum structures in marginal fields. This made it possible to start
producing at half the cost and in half the time compared to those familiar
with standard four-pile jackets. Using these minimum structures made them
very vulnerable to damage from weather effects and defects in design,
fabrication, or operational errors. It was in the interest of the MMS that
this study investigates the ability of the use of minimum structures for
more economical hydrocarbon extraction with an emphasis on safe and
pollution free operations in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Progress |
A 3-pile monotower
was designed for the given location. The platform meets all standard North Sea
requirements including strict boat impact and fatigue requirements.
There was a final
project meeting in July 1999 to address last minute concerns and formatting of the final
report. |
| Report |
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AA (77
pages) |
JIP-Comparative Evaluation of Minimun
Structures and Jackets: Effect of Vessel Impact on Intact and Damaged
Structures, Final Report, DOC REF C209R007 Rev 0, MSL Engineering Limited,
Ascot, Berkshire, March 1999. |
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