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Introduction |
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This example considers the analysis of a floating hose system which connects a semi-submersible to an FPSO, a configuration sometime employed for offloading oil from a floating production unit. The example consists of an initial quasi-static analysis to facilitate model setup, followed by some dynamic analyses where the hose is subjected to regular wave loading.
The overall hose configuration is shown in first figure below, while a more detailed view of the hose connections at either end are shown in final two figures.
Floating Hose System
Semi-Sub Connection
FPSO Connection