Note
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Member of
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1985
Description
The plume resulting from a subsea well blowout alters the
environmental loading on a floating platform which is
directly above the well. Horizontal ocean currents deflect
the plume and may create a more severe loading on the
structure. During the early stages of a blowout the
"starting plume" induces forces of a different magnitude on
the structure. A preliminary experimental study,
investigating the transient loads induced by starting plumes
and the effects of currents on blowout plumes, was
conducted. The results of the experiments showed that the
forces involve significant fluctuations which are quite
different from the average values. The normal forces induced
by starting plumes were slightly greater. Horizontal
currents caused an increase in the moment acting on the
structure. This is of considerable importance as moments,
when coupled with the situation of flooded decks and
compartments, may cause the structure to sink.
environmental loading on a floating platform which is
directly above the well. Horizontal ocean currents deflect
the plume and may create a more severe loading on the
structure. During the early stages of a blowout the
"starting plume" induces forces of a different magnitude on
the structure. A preliminary experimental study,
investigating the transient loads induced by starting plumes
and the effects of currents on blowout plumes, was
conducted. The results of the experiments showed that the
forces involve significant fluctuations which are quite
different from the average values. The normal forces induced
by starting plumes were slightly greater. Horizontal
currents caused an increase in the moment acting on the
structure. This is of considerable importance as moments,
when coupled with the situation of flooded decks and
compartments, may cause the structure to sink.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
80 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
14267
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1985.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1985
Date Text
1985
Date Issued (EDTF)
1985
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT14267
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Person Preferred Name
RAJIV, PAKANATI V. S.
Graduate College
Physical Description
80 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
HYDRODYNAMIC LOADS ON OFFSHORE STRUCTURES DURING SUBSEA BLOWOUTS
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Origin Information
1985
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
HYDRODYNAMIC LOADS ON OFFSHORE STRUCTURES DURING SUBSEA BLOWOUTS
Other Title Info
HYDRODYNAMIC LOADS ON OFFSHORE STRUCTURES DURING SUBSEA BLOWOUTS