SNORRE TLP TOPSIDE DESIGN

This paper gives a brief description of the topside facilities and integrated deck structure for the Snorre TLP which will operate on Block 34/7 in the Norwegian Sector of the North Sea. Features which contribute to safe, simple and weight/space saving solutions are presented. The paper addresses where new technology is applied to achieve the overall goal of optimising platform topsides. Comparisons with conventional installations in the North Sea will be presented.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OTC 91, 23rd Annual Offshore Technology Conf; 6-9 May 1991; Houston, Tx, USA. Procs. Vol 2, Ppr OTC 6621, p 567 [9 p, 8 fig]
• Authors:
  • Nilsen, G B
  • Gabrielsen, I
  • Graff, O
• Publication Date: 1991

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Tension
• Old TRIS Terms: Platform decks; Tension leg platforms
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00701181
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM