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Date: MONDAY, 15 JULY, 2013

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To complement the theoretical principle studied in the
classroom and be able to apply the understanding
gained in the design and analysis of subsea risers using
industry-based software like FLEXCOM.

API 17J: Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe
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Get an approximate riser configuration
Using the values gotten from the approximate riser
configuration, the static model is setup, analyzed and
optimized.
Offsets and environmental conditions such as current
are applied to the static model so as to run the dynamic
analysis.
The materials inherent damaging pull, burst pressure,
contact pressure and bending strain is verified against
the operational conditions.
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Point No.
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Hang off Angle
Start End Start End Start End Vessel Contact
X (m) 0.00 91.899 91.899 125.949 125.949 200
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Y (m) 0.00 61.194 61.194 77.55 77.55 140.00
Length (m) 130 60 150
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Parameters Obtained Unit
Riser
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Static Envelope of Curvature
Sagbend

(/m)
0.163
Hogbend 0.063
Hang off angle at vessel contact (Degrees) 9.66
Sagbend Elevation (m) 49.36
Hogbend Elevation (m) 91.72
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Parameters
Risers
10"
Far Near
Hogbend (/m) 0.163 0.169
Sagbend (/m) 0.0625 0.065
Hang-off Angle At Vessel Contact (Degrees) 6.95 6.95
Hogbend Elevation (m) 119.5 111.6
Sagbend Elevation (m) 46.2 42.1
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Parameters
10 Riser
Inherent Operation
Damaging Pull (KN) 2959.27 2803.87
Burst Pressure (MPa) 42.796 40
Contact Pressure (MPa) 9.756 4
Minimum Bend Radius of Internal Sheath (m) 1.82 2.22
Minimum Bend Radius of External Sheath (m) 2.21 2.22
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Static Offset Offset + Current
Near offset analysis
Effective Tension (kN) 59.66 62.63 62.07
Maximum Curvature
(/m)
0.168 0.16 0.113
Far offset analysis
Effective Tension (kN) 58.04 55.65 56.36
Maximum Curvature
(/m)
0.163 0.238 0.23
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10 Riser
Near Offset
Effective Tension (kN) 58.21
Maximum Curvature (/m) 0.2
Far Offset
Effective Tension (kN) 62.12
Maximum Curvature (/m) 0.284
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Licensed To:
University of Aberdeen.
Flexcom
Version 7.7
Project Title
10-Inch Far Dynamic
Figure Title
Snapshot Of Effective Tension
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It was observed that at the Far offset, with Current and
Wave applied, the 10 riser was compliant to the
dynamic sea state.
It was observed that at the Near offset, with current and
wave applied, the 10 riser was not compliant to the
dynamic sea state.
The buoyancy section was reduced from 60m to 50m
which in turn has reduced costs related to the buoyancy
section.
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