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This example considers the analysis of a buoyantly tensioned spar production riser. The example consists of a static analysis of the riser subject to current loads and vessel offset, and a dynamic analysis of the riser subject to wave loading and first-order vessel motions.
This example illustrates a number of important modelling features in Flexcom relevant to this type of analysis. Specifically, the following capabilities are demonstrated:
•Modelling of contact between the riser/air cans and hull-mounted guides.
•Modelling of hydrodynamic loading within the spar moonpool.
A schematic of the riser stack-up is shown in the below figure.
Riser Stack-Up Schematic