LOADS AND MOTIONS OF AN ARTICULATED LOADING PLATFORM WITH MOORED TANKER

The paper highlights the contents of a report containing the results of extensive model tests of an articulated loading platform both with and without a tanker moored to it. These tests were performed under wind, wave and current conditions and were done at a scale of 1:70. The alp model was of a tubular structure type and its full scale counterpart was meant to operate at a depth of about 150 metres. The scale model of the tanker corresponded to a 150.000 dwt tanker. In our paper we shall present response amplitude curves for forces and moments along the alp column, together with the hawser tension. The motion responses of the system will also be discussed. A hydrodynamic damping coefficient for surge motion of the alp-tanker system is also given. We shall finally discuss some scale effects, especially vortex shedding from the alp, which is more pronounced in model scale than in full scale.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was presented at the 12th Annual OTC in Houston, Texas, May 5-8, 1980.
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• Authors:
  • Naess, A
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 409
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Offshore Technology Conference
  • Publisher: Offshore Technology Conference

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic loads; Electromagnetic spectrum; Hydrodynamic pressure; Loading facilities; Mooring; Moorings; Motion; Offshore moorings; Offshore platforms; Seas; Single point moorings; Tankers
• Old TRIS Terms: Articulated loading platforms; Hydrodynamic forces; Model testing; Moored vessels; Motion response of platforms; Offshore mooring systems; Sea spectra; Tanker moorings
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00325771
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Offshore Technology Conference
• Report/Paper Numbers: Volume 3 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 12 1981 12:00AM