SIMULATING OFFSHORE PIPE-LAYING -- 1. PIPE-LAY STRESSES KEY ANALYSIS PROBLEM

Computer simulation is required to analyze many deepwater, offshore pipeline problems. This article describes how computer applications can solve most of the stress analysis, whether for pipe-laying and joining or for testing and operations. Two types of computer programs are involved: One analyzes pipe-laying stresses and the lay barge and pipeline tracks required to position on target for connection; the other analyzes pressure-thermal elongation and stress. Part 1 of 2 parts.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Petroleum Publishing Company

  211 South Cheyenne, P.O. Box 1260
  Tulsa, OK  United States  75221
• Authors:
  • Nielsen, R
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Oil and Gas Journal
  • Volume: 74
  • Issue Number: 50
  • Publisher: PennWell Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0030-1388

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; LNG pipelines; Natural gas pipelines; Petroleum pipelines; Pipe laying; Simulation; Underwater pipelines
• Candidate Terms: Pipe laying ships
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156306
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 22 1977 12:00AM