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http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijnaoe-2015-0020

Investigation of jack-up leg extension for deep water operations

Welaya, Yousri M.A. (Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Alexandria University)
Elhewy, Ahmed (Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Alexandria University)
Hegazy, Mohamed (Deepwater Drilling & Services PVT. Ltd.)

Publication Information

International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering / v.7, no.2, 2015 , pp. 288-300 More about this Journal

Abstract

Since the first jack-up was built, jackups have become the most popular type of mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) for offshore exploration and development purposes in shallow water. The most pivotal component of the jack-up unit is the leg, which can directly affect the global performance of the unit. In this paper, an investigation into extending the length of the jack up leg is carried out in order to study the enhancement of the rig capability to drill in deeper water approaching the range of the Semisubmersible Drilling Unit (SSDU) (300-1000ft). A study of the performance of a deep-water jack-up unit is performed with different leg lengths. Typical leg scantling dimensions and identical external loads are assigned, and then a detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model is created in order to simulate the jack-up leg unit's structural behavior. A Multi-point Constraint (MPC) element together with the spring element is used to deal with the boundary conditions. Finally, a comparative analysis for five leg lengths is carried out to illustrate their performance, including the ultimate static strength, and weight.

Keywords

Offshore drilling; Jack-up; Semisubmersible; Leg extension; Finite element analysis;

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