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Parametric optimization of FPSO hull dimensions for Brazil field using sophisticated stability and hydrodynamic calculations

  • Lee, Jonghun (Ship and Offshore Performance Research Center, Samsung Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Kim, Byung Chul (School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education) ;
  • Ruy, Won-Sun (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Han, Ik Seung (Ship and Offshore Performance Research Center, Samsung Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd.)
  • Received : 2021.05.07
  • Accepted : 2021.06.10
  • Published : 2021.11.30
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Abstract

In this study, hull dimensions of an FPSO were optimized to maximize its operability at Brazil field. In contrast with the previous works which have used simplified models to evaluate some indicators related to stability and hydrodynamic performances of FPSOs for its own optimal design, we developed a generic hull and compartment modeler and sophisticated stability and hydrodynamic calculation modules. With the aid of the developed tools, the hull optimization was performed with initial dimensions of an FPSO originally designed for west Africa field. The optimization results indicated the relative importance of hydrodynamic performances compared with stability performances for the FPSO hull dimensioning by showing that there were 3 active constraints related to them, which were the natural periods of heave and roll and the maximum pitch angle under 1-year return period waves at full load condition. To the author's knowledge, this study is the first attempt to combine altogether the hull and compartment modeling and full set of stability and hydrodynamic calculations precisely to optimize an FPSO's hull dimensions within 30 min. Also, it is worthwhile to mention that the developed methods are generic enough to be applied to all types of ship-shaped offshore platforms.

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This work was supported by research fund of Chungnam National University.

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