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Dynamic Positioning Committee: A Unique 10,000-ft Water Depth Dynamically Positioned Semisubmersible Drilling Vessel

The document summarizes the power and propulsion systems of the Deepwater Horizon, a dynamically positioned semi-submersible drilling vessel designed for 10,000 foot water depths. It includes figures showing thruster layout and power requirements under different metocean conditions, as well as diagrams of the engine room layout and electrical system. The Deepwater Horizon has a powerful propulsion system requiring up to 31.3 megawatts of power to maintain position in harsh weather conditions.

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Dynamic Positioning Committee: A Unique 10,000-ft Water Depth Dynamically Positioned Semisubmersible Drilling Vessel

The document summarizes the power and propulsion systems of the Deepwater Horizon, a dynamically positioned semi-submersible drilling vessel designed for 10,000 foot water depths. It includes figures showing thruster layout and power requirements under different metocean conditions, as well as diagrams of the engine room layout and electrical system. The Deepwater Horizon has a powerful propulsion system requiring up to 31.3 megawatts of power to maintain position in harsh weather conditions.

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dP

Dynamic
Positioning
Committee

Marine Technology Society

DYNAMIC POSITIONING CONFERENCE


October 12-13, 1999

POWERPLANT SESSION

The Deepwater Horizon


A Unique 10,000-ft Water Depth Dynamically
Positioned Semisubmersible Drilling Vessel
M. W. Cole, Cole Engineering, Inc.
C. V. Wolff, R&B Falcon
J. J. May, R&B Falcon
D. R. Weisinger, Vastar Resources, Inc

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EXAS

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Vastar Resources, Inc.
Gulf of Mexico
Deepwater Concessions

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Deepwater Horizon

Figure 2
R&BF Deepwater Horizon
Semi-submersible

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Figure 3
R&BF Deepwater Horizon
Thruster Locations

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Deepwater Horizon
Power Requirements
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Thruster Power Requirements
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Deepwater Horizon
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Thruster Power Requirements
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Deepwater Horizon
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Thruster Power Requirements
(50-kt winds, 19-ft significant waves,
1.2-kt current)

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Figure 7
R&BF Deepwater Horizon
Engine Room Locations

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Figure 8
R&BF Deepwater Horizon
I-Line Electrical Schematic

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