SOLS SUBSEA OIL LOADING SYSTEM FOR TANKERS. PHASE 3. PT. 2

Following development of the SOLS (Subsea Oil Loading System) in a feasibility study and a 2nd phase, with successful simulations and manoeuvring in shallow water with the 1:1 prototype of the main components, Phase III comprised building and deepwater testing of all main system components - the re-entry unit, the hose and the winch with the control facilities. Extensive tests were carried out on a barge in a Norwegian fjord which were supplemented by safety analyses, pressure tests, simulations of system behaviour under sea state conditions and intensive separate tests of all components. The result is a tested system that is suitable for application under North Sea conditions.

• Corporate Authors:

  Allgemeine Elektricitaets Gesellschaft-Telefunken

  Hohenzollerndamn 150
  Berlin 33,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Michaelsen, B
  • Eichner, C R
  • Sterzenbach, M
• Publication Date: 1987-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 197 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Loads; Oil tankers; Prototype tests; Simulation; System design; Underwater construction; Underwater structures
• Uncontrolled Terms: Loading
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00483951
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NP-9770019-Pt.2
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1989 12:00AM