Literature Review On The Performance of Reduced Weight Tendon TLP in Ultradeep Water

by Syed Ahmad Fathi

The fast growing offshore industry has come up with advanced technology that makes it possible to produce oil and gas on deeper offshore sites. One of the interests now is to look for a structure and systems that are reliable and cost effective for ultra deep water operation. Tension leg platform (TLP) concept is currently been viewed for this ultra deepwater operation. TLP differ from other type of floating platform in a sense that the hull buoyancy exceed its weight, the hull is vertically moored at a draft below the displacement thus creating constant tension in the mooring line. The problem for the development of TLP beyond 1500 meters water depth is the material for the tendon. Conventional tendon made by steel is too heavy and proven to be unpractical in ultra deep water. New material is needed, that is lightweight and stiffer, and this material needs to meet the structural performance characteristic for practical development.

21 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Syed Ahmad Fathi is an author, writer and editor based in Malaysia. His writing regularly appeared on local online portals and in prints. He authored several non-fiction books and has edited numerous anthologies. He runs the blog Meniti Jambatan Masa.

Reviews

[Muhammad Hilmi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review provide an important outlook for the develooment of deepwater fields. Since the commissioning of Malikai TLP in Malaysia, this review become more significant. But it still lack experimental testing.

[Muhamad Amin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very analytical review!

[Kun Zakir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great work!

[Muaz Mat Isa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do you consider meshing size of TLP modelling using Ansys Aqua in the review?