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OFFSHORE PLATFORMS & FLOATERS AND MOORING SYSTEMS
Appendix A.
A.1 List of SPARs
A.2 List of FPSOs
A.3 List of TLPs
A.4 List of Deepwater Semi-Submersibles
A.5 List of SSPs
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Introduction
General
Codes, Standards, Specifications and Reference Documents
Codes & Standards
Deepwater Reference Books
References
Acknowledgements
Definitions & Abbreviations
Definitions
Abbreviations
executive summary
PLATFORMS & FLOATERS OVERVIEW
Introduction
Fixed Platforms
Compliant Towers
SPAR
Classic SPAR
Truss SPAR
Cell SPAR
Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs)
FLNG
Tension Leg Platforms (TLPs)
Semi Submersibles
Sevan Stabilised Platform (SSP)
Deep Draft Semi-Submersibles
Platforms & Floaters ASSESSMENT & Comparison
Main Functions Comparison
Main Characteristics Comparison
Platforms & Floaters Motions Comparison
Platforms & Floaters Strengths & Weaknesses
Floaters Selection Criteria
Design Cycle & Concept Selection
Platforms & Floaters Water Depths & Productions Comparisons
Contracting strategy
EPCI Contractors
Main Shipyards
Typical Development Schedules
Transportation & installation
General
Transportation Vessels
Heavy Lift Vessels
Mooring Systems
Mooring System Requirements for Floating Structures
Mooring Configuration for Floating Structures
Spread Moorings
Catenary Mooring
Multi-Catenary Mooring
Taut Tether Spread Mooring
Semi-Taut Spread Mooring
Vertical Mooring (Tendon)
Turret Mooring
External Turret
Internal Turret
Disconnectable Turret
The DICAS Mooring System Concept
Mooring System Components
General
Mooring lines
Chains
Wire Rope
Synthetic Ropes:
Anchor
Fluke Anchor
Vertical Loaded Anchor (VLA):
Suction Caisson Anchor
Jetted or Drilled Driven and Grouted Piles
Torpedo anchors
Dynamic Positioning Station Keeping System
Single Point Mooring Offloading Systems
CALM System Description
General
Conventional CALM Buoy
Turret Buoys
HiLoad Technology
Cargo Transfer Vessel (CTV)
Export Lines
List of SPARs
List of FPSOs
List of TLPs
List of Deepwater Semi-Submersibles
List of SSPs
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Riser Systems
Pipeline Systems
Subsea Production Systems
Subsea Umbilicals
Subsea Control System
Deepwater Installation Methods
Subsea Connection Tie-in
Deepwater ROV and Tools
Platforms and Floaters
Field Architecture
Subsea Processing
XmasTrees
Manifolds
Flowline structures
Riser systems
Umbilical Structures
Multiphase pumps
Jumpers
Spools
Moorings
FPSO Hull
SSU
Umbilicals
Lazy Wave
Flowlines
Risers
OOL
Buoys