DESIGN OF THE VERTICALLY STABLE SPHERICAL DRILL PLATFORM FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY
This paper describes specific design features of a proposed spherical drill platform. As conceived by the authors, most shipyards will be able to build, overhaul or repair this small, compact platform, as well as realizing substantially reduced construction costs, maintenance costs and insurance costs. Costs of transporting the platform are anticipated to be less than costs associated with conventional platform designs. The design parameters for the platform are developed and a graphic presentation of roll and heave response are provided. The platform response to ocean waves is examined based on a purely sinusoidal wave and on a Stoke's 2nd order wave solution.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Abstract prepared by Texas A&M University. Presented at 4th Offshore Exploration Conference, March 5-7, 1969.
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Corporate Authors:
Offshore Exploration Conference
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Long Beach, CA United States -
Authors:
- HOLMES, J F
- Farmer, E W
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1969-3
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 567-589
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore platforms; Offshore structures
- Old TRIS Terms: Floating platforms
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00050935
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Galveston
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jan 31 1974 12:00AM