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Analyses |
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The analysis is broken into 4 different stages:
•Static Analysis – In the initial static stage, the lines are allowed to assume their static configurations. Static tensions for the mooring lines, and curvatures for the risers/umbilical are checked to ensure the static configuration is reasonable.
•Current Analysis – In this stage, the current is applied to the model.
•Connected Dynamic Analysis – Next, the connected turret is subjected to combined current, waves and vessel motion. Buoy motions, effective tensions of the lines, and curvatures envelopes are evaluated..
•Disconnect Dynamic Analysis – Finally, the boundary condition linking the turret to the vessel is released and the buoy is allowed to drop out of the moonpool. Contact with the moonpool frame, buoy motions, envelopes of effective tension in the moorings and risers, and envelopes of curvatures are also evaluated.