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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2018.19.11.18

A Study on the Structural Behavior of FPSO Topside Module by Support Condition  

Jang, Beom-Seon (RIMSE, Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University)
Ko, Dae-Eun (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Dong-Eui University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.19, no.11, 2018 , pp. 18-23 More about this Journal
Abstract
FPSO consists of topside modularized plants for production of crude oil, and hullside structures that serve as support for the topside and storage of produced crude oil. The structural behavior of the FPSO topside module and its supporting hull depends on the interface structure that connects them, and the interface structure consists of a combination of individual unit support structures called Module Support Seat (MSS). Types of interface structures are various and, accordingly, the basic design of the FPSO topside module structure is greatly influenced, so various design methods should be considered from the initial design phase. Structural design of FPSO topside module requires consideration of the number of MSSs, connection type, and structural analysis options such as the range of finite element models, load conditions, and boundary conditions for verification of structural strength. In this study, the comparison combination cases for the above considerations were derived and the strength evaluation was performed, and the structural behavior characteristics of the topside module were compared and analyzed through a detailed review of the analysis results. The results of this study are considered to be a good reference for designing a more reliable topside module structure.
Keywords
FPSO Topside Module; Module Support Seat; Strength Assessment; Structural Behavior; Support Condition;
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