Coupled mini-TLP barge response in random seas Conference Paper

abstract

• The response behavior of a coupled mini-TLP / barge system in head and beam West Africa sea conditions is studied. Both of the vessels are independently moored and coupling is introduced through the connection system, consisting of a fender and breast line configuration. The dynamic response of the mini-TLP / barge system in uncoupled and coupled configurations is of particular interest. The experimental data obtained during the model test program is characterized using statistical parameters, distribution functions, correlation functions, spectrum and coherence functions. It is confirmed that the connection system reduces the horizontal vessel motions; and that the forces exerted on the fender system are quite sensitive to sea heading conditions. Copyright 2006 by The International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers.

authors

• Niedzwecki, John

published proceedings

• PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTEENTH (2006) INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE AND POLAR ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, VOL 1

author list (cited authors)

• Xie, C., Niedzwecki, J. M., & Teigen, P.

complete list of authors

• Xie, Chen||Niedzwecki, John M||Teigen, Per

publication date

• December 2006

published in

• Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference  Journal

keywords

• Coherence
• Correlation
• Coupled Motion
• Fender System
• Mini-tlp
• Probability Distributions
• Response Spectrum
• Tender Barge

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 10

• 1880653664

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

• 9781880653661

start page

• 79

end page

• 86