• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.88-92
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• 2006

Large-scale model tests of welded topside joints were carried out to observe the fatigue behavior of API 2W Gr.50 steel produced by POSCO. The fatigue crack behaviors for various loading conditions were measured and investigated around the critical joint sections. The experimental results have been verified with numerical approaches and also compared with the AWS D1.1 and DnV RP-C203 design curves. The large-scale experiment models were fabricated, based on the actual operating east area fixed platform. The dimensions of the models were slightly modified to accommodate the test facilities and capacities. The fatigue test was carried out having ${\Delta}Q$ of T1=705.6kN, T2=749.7kN and T3=793.8kN. The three specimens were statically loaded 20 times, with various loadings of about 50kN intervalsbetween the maximum and minimum loads required in the fatigue tests. This loading removed the residual stress in the specimen before the fatigue tests. The topside joint crack was initiated from the brace heel, where the maximum tensile stress occurred. The API 2W Gr.50 steel satisfied the AWS D1.1 detail category C and DnV RP-C203 detail category F ${\Delta}S-N$ curve.

• 대한조선학회 특별논문집
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• 대한조선학회 2005년도 특별논문집
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• pp.90-96
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• 2005

This paper presents the results of the reliability analysis of PAU (Preliminary Assembly Unit) seat of the floating Production Storage and Off1-loading Unit (FPSO) The main aim of the analysis was to demonstrate that a sufficient safety of structural members is guaranteed against PAU loads, internal and external pressure, and hull girder moments. Topside loads for PAU design are based on owner's request. According to the seat type, topside loads are classified into maximum values of same seat type for design efficiency. Totally, 26 loading cases for each model are used for this analysis with the combination of the reactions of PAU loafing and the hull girder bending moments according to LR offshore (2). The analysis results are evaluated according to the acceptance criteria for yielding given in LR offshore and guidance note (3) and The panel buckling resistance is verified by LR offshore and SDA (4). For 900,000 bbls FPSO, the PAU support foundation analysis using 3-D F.E. model is carried out to verify the structural adequacy of PAU foundation and structure members in way of PAU. The modified structures in way of PAU support are safe against considered load cases and all stresses in way of PAU support are within design criteria.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.826-839
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• 2014

Fire is a continuous threat to FPSO topside modules as large amounts of oil and gas are passing through the modules. As a conventional measure to mitigate structural failure under fire, passive fire protection (PFP) coatings are widely used on main structural members. However, an excessive use of PFP coatings can cause considerable cost for material purchase, installation, inspection and maintenance. Long installation time can be a risk since the work should be done nearly at the last fabrication stage. Thus, the minimal use of PFP can be beneficial to the reduction of construction cost and the avoidance of schedule delay. This paper presents a few case studies on how different applications of PFP have influence on collapse time of a FPSO module structure. A series of heat analysis and thermal elasto-plastic FE analysis are performed for different PFP coatings and the resultant collapse time and the amount of PFP coatings are compared with each other.

• Advances in Computational Design
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.25-38
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• 2024

This paper presents an advanced analytical approach for the design and analysis of fixed offshore structures with soil structure interaction considered. The proposed methodology involves conducting case studies to illustrate and assess the structural response of a structure considering seven different earthquakes, with the primary goal of ensuring there is no global collapse in the structures. The case studies focus on developing a model for structural analysis and its topside, incorporating nonlinear axial and lateral springs to capture soil-pile interaction. Additionally, mass and damping ratios are considered through the use of dashpots in the analyses. Finite Element Software was employed for structural analyses with detailed modeling, with soil spring nodes applied in the entire structure across various depths. After the finite element analysis was carried out, a sensitivity analysis was conducted to quantify and report the effects of different parameters.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.281-288
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• 2014

가스폭발은 해양플랜트 산업에서 발생할 수 있는 치명적인 사고 중 하나이며, 탑사이드 플랫폼은 폭발압력에 따른 구조 건전성을 확보해야만 한다. 따라서, 해양플랜트 분야에서는 이러한 폭발사고에 대비한 방폭설계에 관한 많은 연구가 수행되었지만, 여전히 추가적으로 세밀한 분석이 더 필요한 실정이다. 폭발 설계하중 계산과정에서 도출된 충격량은 CFD 해석결과로 계측된 폭발 압력 응답에서의 곡선 아래 면적의 절대 값에 의해 결정되어 진다. 하지만 가스폭발에서의 부압구간은 TNT 폭발이나 가스폭발과는 달리 상당부분 존재한다. 본 연구의 목표는 이러한 부압구간이 구조물의 거동에 미치는 영향에 대해서 분석하는 것이다. 따라서 방폭설계가 필수적으로 요구되어지는 FPSO 탑사이드의 방화벽을 폭발하중에 따른 구조 응답을 분석하기 위한 대상물로 선정하였다. 폭발 하중-시간이력 데이터는 FLACS를 이용한 폭발 시뮬레이션 과정을 통해 획득하였으며, LS-DYNA는 비선형 과도 응답해석을 위해 사용되었다.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2011년도 정기 학술대회
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• pp.203-208
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 해양시추 생산설비의 상부구조(topside structure)에 설치된 공정설비(process module)에서 가스 누출에 의한 가스폭발 하중에 대한 해양구조물의 비선형 동적 거동응답 특성파악을 파악하기 위하여 LS-DYNA 코드의 유체-구조 연성(Fluid-Strycture Interaction) 해석기법을 적용하여 폭발 압력파를 보다 정확하게 구현하기 위한 기법을 개발하고자 한다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 LNG-FPSO 선박에 탑재되어 있는 장비들의 운영효율을 최대화하기 위한 상태기반유지보수(CBM) 활동을 지원하는 보전시스템을 개발하였다. 개발된 보전시스템에서는 상태기반유지보수를 수행할 주요 장비들을 식별하여 이를 PWBS(Product Work Breakdown Structure)로 정의하였고 식별된 장비들로부터 실시간 수집되는 센서데이터를 이용하여 장비들의 고장분석과 최적 유지 보수 방안을 결정하기 위한 경제성평가 등을 수행하며, 이들을 수행하기 위해 필요한 입출력 데이터를 저장, 관리하는 고장사례 및 유지보수데이터베이스를 구축하였다. 개발시스템의 성능검증을 현재 개발 중인 LNG-FPSO 선박의 Inlet 시스템의 Compressor와 화물창의 Pump Tower 등과 같은 주요 장비들을 대상으로 실시하였고 이를 바탕으로 상태기반유지보수의 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2020

해양플랜트 탑사이드에는 원유, 가스 등의 에너지 자원을 처리하기 위한 다양한 종류의 해양 설비들과 이들 설비들을 연결하는 기자재 및 의장재들이 제한된 공간 내에 설치되어 있다. 그리고 해양플랜트 상부구조는 해양 설비 및 관련 장비들을 고정하고 지지하기 위한 수많은 받침선반 구조물과 보강재들로 구성된 구조물이다. 본 논문은 이들 상부구조설계를 효율적으로 지원하기 위한 설계 지원 소프트웨어 개발 내용을 기술하였다. 개발된 설계 지원 소프트웨어는 AVEVA Marine의 PML(Programmable macro language)을 기반으로 하며, 상부구조설계를 위한 파라메트릭 방법을 지원한다. 브라켓, 수직 보강재 등 해양플랜트 상부 구조의 보강재를 위한 파라메트릭 설계는 설계 오류를 줄이고 효율적인 작업을 가능하게 한다. 그리고 AutoLisp을 사용하여 기본 설계와 상세설계에서 작성된 받침선반 구조에 대한 2D도면으로부터 일괄 3D 모델링하는 방법을 개발하였다. 또한, 개발된 설계지원 소프트웨어를 해양플랜트 상부구조설계 3D 모델링에 적용할 할 경우 AVEVA PDMS의 기본 기능들만 사용한 경우 대비 약 90%이상 설계시수 단축을 기대할 수 있음을 상부구조 모듈설계 적용 예를 통해 확인하였다.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.251-262
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• 2019

This paper is about design concept and simplified analysis method against dropped object events. The ships and offshore structures are exposed to various types of dropped object accidents such as laydown area struck by drill collar and topside deck hit by food container during their lifetime. Mitigation can be accomplished by proper facility layout and designing structures to safely absorb energy from accidental loads. It shall be designed to avoid loss of life, environmental pollution and loss of assets. Impact loads can lead to structural global collapse of the main structure or punching of a local barrier type structure with potential to escalate directly or indirectly to a global collapse of the structure. This study provides the background information on the issue of dropped object of the shipyard and also focuses on structural assessment of the local individual component such as deck plate, stiffener and web/girder by using simplified analysis method. The results of the simplified analysis method were compared with numerical results using non-linear finite element simulation.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제4권6호
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• pp.481-494
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• 2001

Wind tunnel pressure tests were conducted on a 1:100 scale model of a large industrial building with solar panels mounted parallel to the flat roof. The model form was chosen to have the same aspect ratio as the Texas Tech University test building. Pressures were simultaneously measured on the roof, and on the topside and underside of the solar panel, the latter two combining to produce a nett panel pressure. For the configurations tested, varying both the lateral spacing between the panels and the height of the panels above the roof surface had little influence on the measured pressures, except at the leading edge. The orientation of the panels with respect to the wind flow and the proximity of the panels to the leading edge had a greater effect on the measured pressure distributions. The pressure coefficients are compared against the results for the roof with no panels attached. The model results with no panels attached agreed well with full-scale results from the Texas Tech test building.