Finite Element Analysis in Offshore Pipeline Applications Linear Elastic Development
ABSTRACT: Internal pressure ratings and pipeline wall thickness design calculations in the ASME B31.4 and B31.8 Codes are based on the maximum...Go To Paper
Evaluation of Advanced Fibers for Deepwater Synthetic Fiber Mooring Systems
ABSTRACT: Mooring systems utilizing polyester ropes have facilitated exploration and production of deepwater fields and represent a step-change in...Go To Paper
Assessment Methods and Residual Life Testing
ABSTRACT: The typical methodology for high temperature remaining life assessment, as in API579-1/ASME FFS-1, is based on minimum rupture data....Go To Paper
Simplified Analysis Methods for Primary Load Designs at Elevated Temperatures
ABSTRACT: The use of “simplified” (reference stress) analysis methods is discussed and illustrated for primary load high temperature design....Go To Paper
Bending Stresses From External Loading on Buried Pipe
ABSTRACT: The pipeline industry has long been interested in evaluating the effects of external loading due to fill and surface loads on...Go To Paper
A Methodology for Assessment of Internal Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) in Subsea Piping Systems
Abstract: A methodology is presented for assessing internal flow-induced vibrations (FIV) in subsea piping systems. Finite Element (FE) models...Go To Paper
Developing Guidelines for Evaluating Damage to Subsea Pipelines
ABSTRACT: Subsea pipelines and flowlines are periodically subjected to damaging events such as anchor snags that result in massive pipeline...Go To Paper
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis as Applied to the Prediction of Dynamic Hookload Variation in Deepwater Drilling Risers
Abstract: This paper discusses computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis that has been applied to a blowout preventor (BOP) stack undergoing...Go To Paper
Simulation of Primary Plastic Package Damage in a Tray-Based Unit Load
ABSTRACT: With increasing demands for cost-cutting and global awareness of sustainability, shrink-wrapped tray-based unit loads are becoming...Go To Paper
Development and Metallurgical Testing of New Spherical Gripping Technology vs. Traditional Die Slips
ABSTRACT: Presents a new pipe gripping method using spherical balls to replace conventional die slips with the potential for significantly less...Go To Paper
Equipment Vibration Problems: Tools and Techniques Used to Solve Difficult and Unusual Vibration Problems
Abstract: The most common equipment vibration problems are often solved in industry without the use of specialty engineering resources. Routine...Go To Paper
Key Considerations for the Design of Fiberglass (GRE) Lined Downhole Tubing
ABSTRACT: Downhole production well tubing is exposed to severe corrosive environments. Plain carbon steel tubing usually does not exhibit an...Go To Paper
