Module 1a - Introduction
Module 1a - Introduction
OE 6200
DESIGN OF OFFSHORE
STRUCTURES
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 1
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
CONTENTS
Loads on Offshore Structures
Wind Loads; Wave and Current Loads; Calculation based on
Maximum base Shear and Overturning Moments; Design Wave
heights and Spectral Definition; Hydrodynamic Coefficients and
Marine growth; Fatigue Load Definition and Joint Probability
distribution; Seismic Loads;
CONTENTS – Contd..
Jackup Rigs
Configuration and operation of jackups; Simplified analysis; Spudcan
penetration and extraction; Spudcan – pile interaction; Design of
jackup legs;
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 3
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 4
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 5
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Riser
Well Fluid
Tie-in Spool
Conductors (wells)
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 6
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 7
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 9
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Onshore Field
- Both upstream and downstream activities on land and
could be optimised to obtain good results.
Offshore - Shallow water Fields
– Involves conventional fixed platform structures with all
processing technology similar to onshore concepts.
Sometimes special processing and pumping technology
adopted
Offshore - Deep water Fields
– Involves latest technology in both offshore installations
and processing concepts;
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 10
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Exploratory Drilling
Reservoir Depth
Fluid Composition
Reservoir Assessment
Development Concept
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 12
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 13
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Offshore Structures for Oil and Gas Exploration
Spectrum of offshore structures concepts developed over the last century. These
concepts range from fixed and floating structures.
Fixed structures are those resting on seabed with pile foundations transferring all
gravity and environmental loads to seabed.
Floating structures are those floating on water with gravity loads supported by
buoyancy and the environmental loads transferred to seabed by mooring system
and anchor foundations.
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 14
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Fixed Platforms
Wellhead Platforms
Generally 4 legged or Tripods (3 legged)
Supports minimum topside
Supports Well conductors sizes ranging from 16” to 30”
In Persian Gulf, typical water depths around 30-70m,
most jacket installed by lifting with weight ranging from
600T to 2000 T
Process Platforms
Generally 8 legged or 6 legged
Large topsides either installed by modular lifts or float-
over
Large 8 legged Jackets weight vary from 4000T to 6000 T
depending on water depth
South China Sea water depth ranging from 90m to 120m
Introduction to Offshore Structures
A fixed Offshore Platform
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 17
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Jackup Rigs
Movable Jackup is a semi-fixed
Drill Floor structure with floating hull.
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 18
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Wellhead platforms
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 19
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Process platforms
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 20
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 22
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
What it means…
Offshore Structures subjected to most onerous and severe loading
conditions….
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 23
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 24
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Comparison
Platforms are as high
as skyscrapers
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 25
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Twister
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 26
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 27
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 28
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 29
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
FLOATING STRUCTURES
Tension Leg Platform (TLP)
Spar Platform (Classic or Truss)
Articulated Tower
Floating Production System (FPS)
Floating Production, Storage and Offloading
System (FPSO)
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 30
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Semi-
TPG 500 Unideck Spar EDP FPSO
submersible
Source : Technip
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 31
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 33
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 34
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Tension leg platform
Tension Leg Platform (TLP) is a floating hull,
usually supported on four columns and
pontoons.
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 35
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 36
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Semi-submersibles
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 37
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Spar
SPAR – Single Point mooring And Reservoir
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 38
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Truss Spar
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 39
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 40
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Source : Technip
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 41
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 42
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
SPAR PLATFORM
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 43
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
The shuttle tanker then transports the oil to an onshore facility for
further processing.
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 44
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Courtesy : Wikipedia
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 45
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
P IP E R A C K P O W E R G E N E R A T IO N
PROCESS LQ
O FF- H E L ID E C K
L O A D IN G
TURRET +
M O O R IN G THRUSTERS
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 46
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 47
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 48
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 49
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
All of these structures were partially built in a dry dock and then
completed afloat in sheltered waters. At that time, there was no pipeline
infrastructure, and the capacity of heavy lift vessels was only a few
thousand tons. It was determined that the oil storage requirement could
be used to design a structure with sufficient buoyancy and stability to
transport a heavy topsides from an inshore location to site.
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 50
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Installation
The CGBS shall be installed using the inclined installation method.
The stability during each stage of the installation shall be checked to
ensure a sufficient margin of positive stability.
Installation sequence
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 53
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Ballasting Compartments
The ballasting compartments within the base shall be formed from
interconnected structural cells.
Individual cells shall be interconnected both at a high and low level by
penetrations through the intermediate walls to permit flow of water
and to vent air from the cells.
The compartments shall be designed to be watertight when subjected
to design hydrostatic pressures.
All of the compartments within the caisson base shall have to be
required for installation.
The shafts continue below the caisson roof and will not be flooded until
after installation.
Sea Water Inlets
A minimum of two sea water inlets should be provided to ensure that
installation may continue with one inlet blocked. This may be due to a
valve that cannot be opened or detritus blocking the inlet.
The inlets should not be located close together so as to reduce the risk
of common mode blockage.
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 54
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Construction
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 55
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 56
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 57
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 58
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 59
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 60
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
3
1 2
5 6
4
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 61
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Steel Gravity Base Structures - Examples
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 63
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Gravity Base Structures – Future Concepts
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 64
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 65
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Wellheads
Piping and Valve Manifold
Piping Junctions
Under water Production systems
Under water Control points
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 67
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 68
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 69
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 70
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36
Introduction to Offshore Structures
Dr. S. Nallayarasu
8/4/2014 71
Department of Ocean Engineering Indian
Institute of Technology Madras-36