Abstract ID#:
A145
Report Title:
Responses of a Tanker-Based FPSO to Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
Authors:
E.G. Ward, Offshore Technology Research Center, Texas A&M University, Mehernosh B. Irani, Technip, Inc., Robert P. Johnson, Scientific Marine Services, Inc.
Report Date:
December, 2004
A series of model tests were completed in the Offshore Technology Research Center wave basin to investigate the responses of a tanker-based FPSO to hurricane environments. Results indicate that transverse responses, particularly roll, are significantly influenced by non-parallel environments and directional seas.
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