wee Techni ‘curve pocumtent rae [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 70 GUIDE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ‘Moacaons subject tis rvison conetn ne fotowing page: ardcops of is doumont are UNCONTROLLED unless amped ahensn, son | ae = vwrirexsy | Gvecrenay | —Apeaoven ey frmeaves | Ginetom | “fenpiest Raa ot iin NHNTechnip ce” sere ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPO TOPSIDES an TABLE OF CONTENTS: 4.9 INTRODUCTION 20. FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEM 2.4 Facilly type Floating OR Fixed Platform 22 Permanent OR Discannectable 23 Type of mooring ‘Spread’ or Turret” 24 Common Terms 3.0 FPSO (Flosting Production, Stora 1nd Offloading vessel) 34 Overview of FPSO 32 FPSO Topsides Arrangement 33 Typleal modules lst 40. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR TOPSIDE MODULE 44° Structural framing 42. Member design 43 Connection design 5.0 ANALYSIS OF TOPSIDE MODULE 6.0. I-PLACE AND DAMAGE ANALYSES Cc 64 Purpose and scope of analysis 62 Method of analysis 63. Structural model definition 83:1 Axis systoms 632 Module Structure 833. Boundary conditions 634 Gravity loads 635. Gravity Loading Pre-Combinations 636 Wind Load 6.37 FPSO Motions induced Accelerations 838 FPSO Hull Deformations 839 Load combinations 6.3.10 Input files and Analysis low chart using SACSTechnip ANALY PROCEDURE FOR FFSO TOPSIDES ar 1.9 TOWING ANALYSIS TA Purpose and scope 2 Boundary Condition 73 Loadinge TA Load combinations 715 input les and Analysts flow chart using SACS 80 FATIGUE ANALYSIS, Purpose and scope of analysis. Method for Analysis Main Assumptions Modelling and Boundary conditions Gravity load cases and pre-combinations Basie Inertia load cases to generate fatigue loading Caleultion of numberof eycies Determination of fatigue loading 8.8.1 Loading combinations used for calculation of Stress range 882 Associated numbor of cycles for each Stress range (AKPO FPSO) 89. Stress concentration factors 810 SNeurves 8.411 Damage calculation 8.12 Input fles and Analysis flow chart using SACS [APPENDICES APPENDIX-A DETAILED LOAD COMBINATIONS (1-YEAR OPERATING, 100YEARS EXTREME AND DAMAGE CONDITION) APPENDIX-B DETAILED LOAD COMBINATIONS (TOWING CONDITION) APPENDIX-C SAMPLE SIGNIFICANT ACCELERATIONS ON MODULES FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS (INPLACE CONDITION) APPENDIX-D SAMPLE SIGNIFICANT ACCELERATIONS ON MODULES FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS (TRANSIT CONDITION) APPENDIX-E SCF AND S-N CURVE DATA FOR NON TUBULAR CONNECTIONTechnip 10 20 uve pocumeNT Pe [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES «70 INTRODUCTION ‘The objective ofthis technical guide isto provide methodology to perform dterent analyses of FPSO topside morules using SACS. FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEM Following section gives a bia ntecucton to the Floating Production system, 24 22 23 Facility type Floating OR Fixed Platform Cc COfshore il fields can be developed through alterative technologies ranging from fed Platforms to Boating production systoms. The choice of offshore ol producon systems Is Influenced by a wide range of factors incuding water deph, operating conditions, reservoir ‘Sze and if, distance from markets, size of ofiake cargoes, safely, environmental impact ‘and economies Permanent OR Disconnectable Floating production systems may be permanently moored or they may be “deconnectabie’ ‘The cholo of mooring Is determined by metaorclogical and ocean conditions such as wind spood and wave height, and the proximity ef the fecity to th Inter Topleal Convergance Zone. This zone cls the earh near the equator, where the rade winds of tha norhem ‘and southom hemispheres come together. The intonse sun and warm water of the equator feats arin tho zone, ralsng fs hurity and causing ito ris, Whi tbe area fs prone to heey rain, other severe weather patiers euch as cysones and hurricanes do not occu \within the oféhore oll and gas Industry, permanent moorings are commonly ust ‘aces inthe Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone because production vessels have no ned to loave tha area because of bad weather ‘Vessels stationed ouside the Inter-Tropeal Convergence Zone are usualy disconnectable 0 they may bo salled away frem cyclones, hucanes and other eevere stone that are {enerated to the north and south of the 20Ne. ‘Type of mooring ‘Spread’ or Turret’ ‘The choles of mooring technique fora permanent staoned floating production vessel is Deaviy iiuenced ty the weather and te vesse's locaton \Vessole destined forthe Inar-Troplcal Convergence Zone where facts éo not move around ther moorings because the sea is invariably calm tend to be “spread” mocred. This means they are anchorod tothe sea bed rom bow and ster.Technip ‘aui0e pocuMENT re [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES sr Fig: Spread Mooring ‘Vessels outside this zane of on Its edges tend to be turet moored (external or internal {urret) ~ extol trot anchored tothe 4a bed ftom their bows and designed so they can folate around moorings and point towarée Wind and waves. Intemal ture are located ‘within the ul Fig.2: Turet Mooring (External Turret) RR TT A20 Technip 24 ‘auine pocumeNT Pe ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES erm ‘Common Terms Frosting production systoms aro dosignad to be moored or remain on station for long periods. The systems vary, as do thar names. Common abbroviatons include the following FSO Floating storage and offioading system: often a ship or barge shaped floating hul incorporating tanks for storage of produced of, and a method of loading the oll Into ofetace tankers. These inslalations do not have ary production or proces ‘acti, FPSO Floating production, storage and offloading vessel: Includes, in adton to ts storage and offloading capably, facies for receiving cue cl fom producing walls and processing for export by separating wate ad ga. FPS Floating production system: a general tem to descrbe any floating facity designed fo recalve crude oll rom producing wells and process ft may not have facies for storage, In which case export would be by pipeline to shore or to a nearby FSO. FSU Floating storage unit: a foting faclly intended only for storage of ol. Export may be by Pipeline to an onshore facly rather than offoaded to shutle tankers. Sometimes used synonyiousl with FSO. FPSO (Flosting production, storage and offloading vessel) sa Overview of FPSO Cc In summary, the overall Typical FPSO Field Development Project consists of the following main elements: = A Floating, Production, Storage and Oloading unl (referred to asthe FPSO), ining hul, mooring, riser protection structure, aocommodaton, process (ll, 26, water as needed), gas and water renyecton faring ol storage and export Tactes (pumping and metering), gas export and associated contol systems. + An Offshore Loading Terminal (OLT), consisting of an Omang buoy (deep water CALM) = The Subcoa Anchoring Systems, as needed for the FPSO and the OLT, = The Subsea Production System. ‘The Umbilical, Flowines, Risers and Pipelines.Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES nT Fig-2: TYPICAL VIEW OF FPSO ‘The FPSO can be split it the folowing main elements: + The + TheLiving Quarters (La Module locate atthe starn of the FPSO. + The Topsises 3.2 FPSO Topsides Arrangement Typleal Topsides modules are lad in rogular patter on Hull. The distribution of the ‘modules on the FPSO (AKPO) is ilustrated here afta.Technit ce” ke “eS Technip ‘cue pocumENT ee [ANALYSIG PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES am & — Fig: Topeides key plan (Module arrangement on FPSO) 33 Typical modules list Following example of module ist is taken from AKPO FPSO. Le} MODULE No DESCRIPTION Module Pt | Seawater Flraon and Coolng Water Syste Module P2 | SeawatrDe-aeration ard Wal reston Module P| Power Generation Posie an Bulg ‘Nogule Ba | Produeon and Test Manto, Pgpirg Slaton, Test Separator and Stage Separate ‘MoaulePS | 2 and 3 Stage Separation and Dead OF Crelaton Module PB _| Glyot Regeneration, Dehyératon and Fuel Gas Sytem ‘Module P7__| Gas nesion, Gas Metering end Matharal Injection Package Module P| Offeadng Pups and O1Metrng Module S1__| Sea Water Fine Fraon Equipment Module 62 | Compressed A, Nirogen, lat Ges and Laborato Tose S3__ | Power Generation Starboard and Bung Module 4 | Producon end esl Wanod Pigging Staton and ™ Stage Separation Module 85 | 4” Stage Sprain, EiocroDetaton and Dead Ol relation ‘Module S8_| LP MP/MP Compression ‘Mosule S7__| Export Gas and HP Compression Tain AB, MeOH Fjecion Package Moaiat | HP Flare ‘Module HIP_| Lay Down Area Port Module HIS_| Lay Down Nea Starboard Module 12 _| Pipe Rack nd Handing Way “Tabo-t: Module fit (AKPO FPSO)Technip Ccurne pocunenr ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 40. DESIGN GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOPSIDE MODULE 4a 42 43 Structural framing Complete rellance on portal fame resistance should be avoided but module resistance through russ action Inthe two ertnogenal drectons shal be optimisod in order to limit as lowor 2 possibe the inoral forces inducad by the prescribed displacements ofthe FPSO hull deck For atypical topside module one should profer o have not more then two rows of support in longludinal rection of FPSO to allow rigid body motion of topside: module. under prescribed dplacements of he FPSO hull deck. It results In reduced stresses due to hull ‘Stomation. (ifs fue when actual values of hull deformation sagging or hogging are pple) ‘When feaming the modu orapt change in strength and sffness shall bo avoided. Momber design ‘Siendomess rato, KU of al primary and secondary bracings, Dit ratios for rolled pos, Bucking length of Plale gers! WF members shall be considered 2s descred in Design Basis “The support conitons of the modules on the stools ofthe FPSO hull shal be accurately rmodaled, Connection design tis expected that the connections ofthe FPSO topsides wl be highly senstive to fatigue ‘Accordingly, eahor conservative approach shall be used fom tho statin rdor to tnt ‘modifications reeling fom the fatigue analyses cated out at lterstagas of the dealing work, ‘All primary structures jolnis are to be designes whenever possibio forthe capacty ofthe intersecting primary members. Al Ubuar joints shall be designed to davelop tho songth required by the decgn load bul not les than 50% of he efectve capacty ofthe member ‘8 defined by API RP-2A WSD.Technip ug pocument — [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ‘017 5.0 ANALYSIS OF TOPSIDE MODULE. “Typical Analysis fr topside Module Includes the folowing. + Intce and damage condon Analy "ovig (anet cton oa + Blastanls + thing anol 1 Loatew nes todas) + Fag Anabale c 1 Sceondry and erin susie Design “This document covers Procedure for Inplace and damage condition Anaiysis, Towing (Transit conciion) Analysis and Fatigue Analysis.Technip g ue cocument Pee ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES a 6.0 _INPLACE AND DAMAGE CONDITION ANALYSES. ea 62 Purpose and scope of analysis ‘The purpose of the analysis described hersin isto check the adequacy of each topside ‘rodUie svucture strength under all “on st" conditions including enveonental operating Slorms, extreme storms condlons and FPSO damage condition (Calision of workboats, ‘supply boats or tracing tankers withthe FPSO can resul In Hl damage wit) Nooding of ‘some compartments which wil lad to permanent vessal heel rt.) ‘Stuetue svength chacking performed drcty by the software concems the main stuctre ‘tame members and tuber fo tubular connections, Other mainframe connections Sush a8 ‘wide fange to wide flange, tubular to wide flange or wide Tange to tubular, and local Felnfrcaments of mein boarns shall be checkod by local analyses Including hand approach Drfne element method whichever relevant for the case Considered This analyses of Prmary Structure Main frame wil provide det the relavatinfermation ‘concerning the module reactions on stole tobe released tothe FPSO Hull Designer, Method of analysis “The “in-place and damage” analyses to be carted out ae classical static near analysis of a three dimensional space flame computer model comprising the medule mary sista frome, Structural stiiness interactions between the FPSO hull deck and a given module ae takon into account only trough prescribed displacements appl at the module frame supper. Preserved dleplacements used inthe analyses are the hull deck ongiudinal ana vertical ‘formations calculated for the FPSO hull alone without the topsldes modules. They Fepresent a conservative aesumpfion since module frames rigs are neglecta before the FPSO hale own righty. For a glven storm condition, inertia forces induced by the FPSO motions on the modle masses are defined through a set of the maximum accelerations to be applied to te ‘module centre of gravy long tho treo vanslation drecons Several conditions of the elementary loads ere considered in operating, extreme and damage conaitons in oder To determine the worst case scenario fr each member and to ‘ize il acoordingly, ‘Structural medal definition “The ferent ypial elements and assumptions on which te structural model should be based are summarised below.Technip ‘oue pocument ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 6.3.4 Axis systems ‘The typical coordinates system generally used for stuctral modeling of all topside modules are ae follows: X-axis shal be positive from STERN fo BOW, with origin at stern, ‘Yani shall be poste ftom STARBOARD side to PORT side, with origin at centre otal, ‘+ Zaxlsshallbe vertical upwards, c This coordinates system is ustrsted below: Fig: Typeal Structural modeling coordinates system ETSTechnip oe” culve pocumENT Pe ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 18170 6.32 Module Structure “The computer model ofthe module structure wil reflect the corect global sifiness ofthe strture and wil include all tha main longitiinal ans wansverse girders, the hoczontal an ‘erica! bracings, the columns and crane pedestals (i applicable). Secondary structures such as jists are not included in the Computer model unless they Pertipate tothe main fram elfucural behaviour oF are convenient for ld input. Dummy ‘members with ze canaity may be necessary for appropriate postioning ofthe equipment ‘masses oo ba considered as described In Design Basis. In any case, nor-modalled structures dead loads ae accounted for, Momber eccentctes aro takon info account by ether member offsets or rigid dummy ‘members whichever relavat for he ease considered 6.3.3. Boundary conditions Boundary condition shel be considered as specie In Design Basis. Generally all modules ‘re supported on bearing pods. Sifass of these bearing pads can be considered for ‘Analyse. To aecount for besrng pad stifess equivalent secon propery of small stub ‘representing bearing pads can be determined, ‘Typical example of Boundary condition used for AKPO FPSO modules are as Blows: ‘ere depacoants re Hotz depacaments ae dane oh owing Oo Desoto aa camegs cna Regarding damaged condtons it is necessary to limit the horizontal displacements ofthe five: supports in the transverse drecion 10/2 value contesponding to the actel gap DDetween the botiom of he column and the Norzontal suppor. Ths gap must be suicent tw allow fee clplacements curing the operating and extrme condos, ‘As a general re, it shall be considered that thie gap ie equal to the maximum ¥ Juohraluel ua] v] zo] meme et) Leal [Gniviowwisoatmne [1515 [allele esipacne Open) 3 [Gwirtonwitoatne | TP S ssepmeee Te) | Gwiyioakwanriam fy [5] en men (D3) | Gavia wine la (peng) 3 | Gay HLL nia [Gay its 9 os) 21 | 292 inion Tobie: Gravity lading pre-combinalons Note: For installation contion lke module ting o load out analysis, loading combination No. 9t shall be used along win tomporery loads defined under loading case 20.Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 87 63.6 Wind Load Wind forces shall be calculated according to API RP 2A-WSD or as described in design bask. \Wind lsd eases applies for AKPO project ar as follows Toad | Description Tite of Loading Case ‘Remarks . cate, Cc S38 | psig Waaina vara piod | wd eon prt Table: Wind load cares 6.3.7 FPSO Motions induced Accelerations Inertia forces Induced by the FPSO mations on the masses of a given medule are generated In the numeresl analysis by using effective near accelerations. The Accolerations are derived fom the “Sea Keopiog Calculator”. The maximum FPSO Motions are determined by considering the operating and extreme environmental conditions For the diferent on-site" condtons (cargo configurations, and enviteomental cases, (| keeping Caleuiatlon” note glves thee Inear accaleratons at a rference point and ie variation rules to be applied for obtaining the accelerations at any point located on the FPSO oris opsisos, For the modules, the reference point Is ypcaly located at mid-sip ontop ofthe hull deck and centreline. Forte far, the reference point is ypeal located at op of the flare onthe FPSO sentroine. Acceleraions are obaines tough hyarodyname spectral analyses, ‘These data ara used to determine the accelerations atthe representative point of each module. Then, the maximum value of each linear accoleration obtained among the et of Investigated “on-sto" conditions is elained ag “fective accoleration to be applied on al ‘he masses of the module. The roprosontav point of each modula chal bo taken as tho pol ofthe module giving the highest accelerations. FPSO accelerations shall include the effocts of surge and sway, as well as slope component induced by motions and sta tim. As @ resultant, th inca accelerations AK, ‘Ay and Az aro computed at canta of gravy ofeach module.Technip coutoe pocument Pa ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 19170 ‘The near accelerations shal be combined to obtain 8 cases: BAKE AYEAL For damaged conditions, trim and heat inlnaion due to accidental hull compartment flooding shal be taken Into account by modiying the vertical and horizontal acceertions of extreme condition. CGenerly damage inclinations wil be considered to porsde and starboard, and to fore ans ot “Typical Valves of damaged concition tri and hl angles used for AKPO FPSO are + Trim = 1.83 degrees ‘+ Hool=20.04 degrees ‘Tne corresponding aocelerations Ax, Ay and Az for damage condition are computed at contra of gravy af each module, rom above vim and heel angie. “TOW module of SACS chal be Used for generating neta losds for ll analy. Unit linear accelerations are used to define elementary inertia loadings which will be ‘combined appropriately in order to cover al possible “on site” situations. For AKPO FPSO Project inertia loads due to motion Induced accelerations are applied a8 follows: For generating the ineria loads for topsite modules under designed conditions, the folowing pre-combined gravity loading cases shal be used. For in-place and damage conalons: Leading case 96 (without ture equipment) + Loading case 97 (with future equipment) ‘The falowing designation shall be adopted for tho unit acceleration developed for the above condone:Technip eae eG ‘ue DocuMeNT a ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 2170 Description? ie of Loading Remarks Ne. case Fo Oping a) roe Use slog XY, 2ntn Ge | (0208 conn wit fate me a —aicaten | comers | O ~ —_ ‘Fer Operating (I yess) & Extreme | taming zc |e ai te soe) pm Table‘: eta loading cases fr Operating and Damage condition 6.38 FPSO Hull Deformations FPSO hull deformations sre due to foadingiofoading of oll tanks and wave actions (atierental buoyancy). For the topsives. structural design, the most sgniicant = {etormations 220 the vertical and longitudinal deiecions of the FPSO hull deck, ‘ietnet cates ave considered sorespondng to envelope deformations for sagging ad hoting Each FPSO hull deformations loading case will be defined as prescribed dlepiacement pattem applied tothe module support, For AKPO FPSO Project Hull deflections are applied as follows: For porforming the analysis for @ specified hull deflection, 4 basic loading cases were Created considering unit deflection at each support point in vertcal drecton, ‘The fpproprate load factor were used inthe dasign combination to obian the spectiod Nal Setection at supports. (For AKPO Project Hut deflections applied for analysis ar not the actual ull deflections at ‘module support locations But Analyses are performed wih hull defection of 260m applied {0 each support one at a time, The phiosophy was adopted for all he meds as specified n Design Bests)Technip er ea) ‘Guo pocument Pe ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES a7 [=] Toad | Description Tite of Loading Case Gee | Haldeman cbicSemene | Undetision rch bags] 6; Hull Deflection load cases (nplace condition) Bearing nodes tr 1sverse dieplacement limitation for damage condition: ‘To take into account the iitaon ofthe transverse clsplacoment on bearing nodes, due to the stops, a preserved dlsplacement equal to tho gap between the leg and the stop must was appiiod for demage condtions. This gap mist be gtealer than the. maximum ‘placement calculated for vploes extreme conaions. [Koad] Description Tie of Loading Case | Remaris Case No. | Recac eta digicenentiniain | Uakdigimanet on in RA | placement oad eases (Dama condition)Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES uve pocumenT 63.9 Load combinations ea zn ‘Sample Leed combinations used for AKPO FPSO project are as fotows:- Design loading combinations shall be obtained by adding the basic loading combination long wit the envronmontal loads (eporating and eatrome wind loads) and inertia lass {uring relevant cosign contigurations (operating, extreme or damage). Following numbering system are used as guidlines forthe desig loading combinations for pert ane eamage onion Daign | ~ Land] Intute ond Remarks Condition | Comb, No. es a aR Opts + Opn «bentonite “lon ods poses exe + Open cnn sl with funsre equipemests Tiger Tw a Tacos Extreene + Extreme fonds (© Dey condition without Tee lace ‘urure egaipments svitinis | opmtg cin ‘one with future equipments Tapa | ea ain Bees “sens ds = bowentoribas Dame “rad fie poet ‘Condition + wind tonds sips Cpe enon a ie age contin = enn 20) ‘Teble-: Design load combinations C Details of load combinations for 1 year operating, 100 years Extreme and Damage conditions are attached in Appendix. ET A SRoO C Technip uve pocunent ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 6.3.10 Input files and Analysis flow chart using SACS INPUT FILES: Inplace condtions sacinp xt Main data: Geomatey, Property, Basic load Gray pre-combinaons ssoinp at For generating tom loads tow Unt neta load cases for operating contons Inplaveemb inp patinp ‘Merrver code check Jeninp se Joint code check FPSO damage consitions sacinp.xe Main date: Geometry, Property, Basle load cases, Grawty pre-combinations soainpxx For generating tow loads towinpx Unitnetia load cases for operating conditons damagecm inp DDamege condition combinations pasting Member code chock Jeninp 2 Joint code chock XX = Respective module name 4 year operating nd 100 year extreme combinationsTechnip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIOES LOW CHART FOR INPLACE AND DAMAGE CO’ i — ooo | ore [eae Tague co ‘Shag cucargme | —>LTechnip cea ee [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES aI” 70 TOWNG ANALYSIS tA 72 Purpose and scope “The purpose of the transportation analysis | to check the topsdes structures strength ting the FPSO towing rom Integration Yard to site, The towing analysis is ule sitar io Sinplaoe and damage" analyeisdesctbed above. Al data are nearly the same excopt the mosiicavons or precisions dined hereafter. Boundary Condition Boundary consition shel be considered as spacfid in Design Bass. Generally all mode supports on bearing pads. Sifness ofthese bearing pads can be consdorod fr Analysis ‘To account for being pad siness equivalent section propery of small stub can be detormined ‘Typical example of Boundary condition used for AKPO FPSO modules are as follows: Vorcal displacements are fed at bottom of bearing pad. Horizontal dsplacsments xe dofined on the folowing pltures for towing contin. Stitiness of bearing pad 2 default, stifness of bearing pad is ot taken into account in calculation Ifthe conservative assumption leads to unacceptable resus, the folowing elastic supports ‘condtions may be used fo lake Into scsount the pad stifose + Vertical snes KFZ = 2050 000KNIm + Rollmomentstiiness KNX = 230 000 KNmired 1+ Pitch moment lfness KMY = 230.000 KN.miradTechnip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES Figure -7: Horizontal supports for towing an ‘Symbols used for restrainod directions: 1 | Restrained displacement along X drection Restrained aeplacement along ¥ direction OTechnip 1a couive pocument Pee ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ain Loadinge “The elementary loadings to be considered incude the Gravy loads (etuctural weight, equipment and ping dy Wola), the towing wind loads, ‘he towing FPSO motions induced sccolerations ‘he towing FPSO hull deformations. ‘Operating loads and live loads are not considered and Cranes are considered at thelr rest poston (applicable) FPSO motions induced effective accelerations tobe used for towing conditions are drawn from the “Sea Keeping Celestion’. The maximum linear accolratons are calculated ‘separately for three wave directions (Head seas-180" , Beam 808-00" and Quaterng ‘Sens-135"), Trae dain! cots of effective accelerations shall then be considered Unit linear accelerations are used to define elementary inertia loadings which will be ‘combined appropriately in order to cover all possible “on site” situalons. For AKPO FPSO Project Inertia loads due to motion Induced accelerations sre applied as follows: For generating the ineria loads for topside modules under designed conditions, the falling pre-combined gravity loading cases shall be used. For Transit conditions: Loading case 1 without future Equipment Dry) ‘The following designation shall be adopted for the unt acceleration developed forthe above consitons [ Toading | ~Deseription/ Tile of Londing [Remarks Case No, Case Tor | Uikanneaio slog Xeon Su) For conitin 1 | laren sang dnwioe Snag nn eens | fet ai) 1) | Untangle ere) ‘Tabio.: Inertia loading ca50s for Towing conditionTechnip uive pocumenT Pee [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ait FPSO hull deformations to be used shall corespond to extreme towing storm waves and ballast coniguration. Relive defections to be applied as prescribed daplacements to the topsdes svuctures, (For AKPO Project Hull deflections applied for analysis ar not he actual hull defections at ‘module suppor locations. Analyses are performed wih Rul defection of 25cm applied to teach support one at atime. This philosophy was adopted fr all the modules as specified in Design Basis) 7A Load combinations ‘Sample Load combinations used for AKPO FPSO project are as folows~ Design loading combinations shall be obtained by add the basic loading combination ‘long with the envtonmental loads (Transit condton wind loads) and inert loads during slevant design configurations (Transit condo). Following numbering system ar used as guidlines forthe design lading combinations for “Trans condo, ‘Design Condition | Load Comb: No. | Tndladed “Ta Coates — TOOT 7959] Grains ad + Inn ads Petit Cc +H detsen ‘Table-10: Design load combinations Details of load combinations for Transit conltions are attached in Appendix.Technip courog bocuntent re ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 2m 7.6 Input les and Analysts flow chart using SACS INPUT FILES sacip Main data: Geometry Property, Basicload cases, Gray pro-comoinatons sean xt For generaing tow loads towne Unit inertia fod cases for operating conditions transpotemb np “Trani condition combinations pain xe Member code check Jenin ont code check XX = Respective module nameFechnii ee Technip une pocunent tee ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES sor )NDITION. start oro = eases = —— =a ee | BEES] =) = [ a = cewgerasceeciaags. | Gop, LA] sea jc etre me ai ‘Shere 20 = Respective module nameTechnip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES a7 80. FATIGUE ANALYSIS ea 82 83 aa Purpose and scope of analysis ‘The purpose of the Fatigue analysis is to very the main Joints and other epecia connections of Topside Modula stucture's against faigue toading and evaluate the ‘cumulative fague damage (bua and ner-ubutar lms) or the folowing conditions, Transport from the integration yard othe offshore fe «In-service constions (Inplace condition) Its expected that the connections ofthe FPSO topsides wl be highly sensitive to fatigue More emphasis should be given to connections Ike Haunch connections, Star pate Connections (mainly at main deck), Bearing node connection wah man deck (applicable), flange to web conection of unequal beam tO beam connection, vertical brecings wi sifeners te Method for Analysis Fatigue analysis shall be cared out using ‘Determine Fatigue Approach” of "Spectral fatigue Approach’. This document covers the “Deterministic Fatigue approach using the SACSIFATIGUE modus. Man Assumptions “The folowing main assumptions 12 made for performing the falgue analysis using SACS: Fatigue due to deformation ofthe FPSO undar wave loading corresponding fo n-pace and transportation conions Is neglected, I therefore possible to model ony the concemed ‘module and to take ino account the stiffness in bonding of support points at Interface with ‘he integrated deck (i, fled opines supports) as appropiate Fatigue due to FPSO deformation under loadingloffioading of ol anks is noglectod sinco the level of stresses inthe structure due tothe FPSO deformation fs gute low as well as the numberof cyck Mod ing and Boundary conditions “The analysis shall be carted out using the same global model used for in-place Analysis and Transit Anaysls. The boundary condions shall be assumed simlat fo those for n= pace conditions and transk condone. Sifness of bearing pads ean be considered for ‘Analysis. To account for beating pad sifinase ring supports can be usad with pring ‘constants equa to bearing pad sinessTechnip 86 ee” be eS uve pocument ge ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES xi Gravity load cases and pre-combinations ‘Al gray basic loading casos (dead welght of the structure, piping, present and future ‘equipments, Et, Ive loads, crane loads et.) and pre-combinations are simlar to inplace cortowing analyses ‘The pre-combinod load cases used In generating the Inertia loads according to FPSO motions, ae as given below: ‘+ Fortowing condions: Load ease 91 (Dry weight) “+ Forinplace contons: Load ease 98 (Operating weight wshout future equipment) OR Load case 87 (Operating weight wih futur—/ ‘equipment) ‘Load case 97 shell be considored if eect of future loads are significant and good _spprximaton wil bo roquiod to calculate no. of eyies with Future loads, Basic inertia load casos to generate fatigue loading Basi inora load cases shall be generated using the pre-combined loads as similar to Inplace and Transit condition Analysts. Following table gives the tof basic inertia load casas (naar accelerations): Loagease Description Remarks oO 101__| Unitacceleration along x-direction 102 | Unitacceleration long Y-drection | For towing conditions 103 | Unt acceleration along Z-drection | Generated fom Le 91 121__| unt acceleration slong xrecton 122 | Unit coeteration along Y-irecion | _ For inplace conditions 123 | Unit acceoration along Zlroction | Cenerted fom LE 98 oF 97 “Tablo.: nortia loading eases for Inplace and Towing conditionTechnip ‘cue pocument ae [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES a7 8.7 Calculation of number of cycles ‘Towing Conditions Fatigue Environmental data fr tow route and duration of tow shall be proved in Design basis Following isthe Tow route dats used for AKPO FPSO: Description Distance (om) | Duration (days) Route 4 9890 25 Five wave direction are considered: Head seas, folowing seas, quartoring seas and beam eat atoning ea gener et Flge#: Wave directions fortran fatigue analysle From probably of csurrence and mean period, a numberof eyces over the towing time [1980 hrs (62.6 days x 24 fs) for 9890 em and calm weather towing speed of Sknots] were Selermined foreach sea stata, Tie number of eyeles must be factored by the appropriated ‘Safely facor given in Design Bask N= P(Feta.Hs,Tmean) x 1980 x 3600 /Tmean ‘Sample data ofthe 12 retained see-tatos and associated numberof cytes used for |AKPO FPSO are gen In AppandicD.Technip ‘ouive vocuwent Pe in-place congitons, Fatigue Environmental data for inplace concitons shall be provided in Design Basis From probably of courrence and mean period, sumber of cycles over 20 years can be termined for each sen-state by, N= (Feta, He, Tmean) x20 x 365% 24 x 3600/Tmean, “This numberof eyles must be factored by the appropriated safety factor given in Design Basie. Sample data of nplace fatigue environment, the 152 retained seasates and associ ~ probebityof coumence used for AKPO FPSO ate given in Appendix. 8.8 Determination of fatigue loading ‘The FPSO motions used to perform the fatigue analysis are dependent onthe sea-siate considered. For each oa-sate of Inplace and Transit conlon the. coresponding ‘2cceleration values shall be provided in Design Basis. The folowing sections described the FPSO aocolratons fo be used in tho fatigue design and tho associatod number of ‘cycles for both transt and in-place condisons. with rtorence to Fatigue data (ccattor diagrams otc.) soa-statos shall bo definod slong with associated probably of occurence for the towing and Inplace concons. For each sea-atlo, the eignieant accelerations are computed atthe centre of rotation of the FPSO, and then the sknieant accelerations Ae, Aya ana Aze are evaluated at conte ‘of gravy of each module. These forces are given in Appendi-C and AppendhcD for inplace and Towing condkions respectively. For oach sea-slao (inplace and Towing), the cargo frees shal bo combinod to obtain 8 loading combinations, n order o define the significant stress range a flows: Asst Aye Ars Fatigue analysis shal be carted out in one step for both towing and in-place condtons. ng combinations used for caloulation of Siess 8.8.2. Associated number of eyoles foreach Stress range (AKPO FPSO) Its tobe noted thatthe obtained Stress range from above combination isthe significant ‘toss range (delia sigma). Therefore, a dsinbullon ofthe number of cycles is carried cut ‘according o Raleigh aw as follows: P(Dsigma < Dsigmas) = 1 exp ( Dsigma/ 8m.) Whore: Deigma,= 4m)ce eG Technip ‘ouIne pocumeNT Pie ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 38/70 ‘So for agvon see stat, the folowing number of ecls has to be considered: Value ofDeta-Sigma | Percent of numberof yes Stress Range) _|__oftheghenseastae | 1187 Deta-Sigma 1.1% 1150 Dets-Sigma 33% [125 dete-sigme — 16 [100 dete sigma 9.0%, 1075 Dott Sigma 28.2% (0.50 Delta-Sigma 77.5% (0.25 Deta-Sigma 18% TOTAL 100.0% 89 Stress concentration factors The structural analysis provides nominal axil, in-plane bending and out-of-plane bbencing sttssos at relevant sections In al structural mombers. To perform the flgue check of @ partizular dell, the peak local hot spot stross at the detal must be Calculated aooounting for tho atoct of the geometry of the deal! on the local stress Sstrbuton. Peak local hot spot stresses. are. normally calculated using stress ‘concanvalon factors (SCF) forthe detal, which are applied on the nominal sess ‘Components atthe relevant location on the rember. Dopending onthe gaomaty ofthe Seta, diferent SCs may apply on the indviual nominal svess components. The products of each nominal stese component and ts SOF must be combined in an Epproprto manner to obian the peak hot spot stresa. In combining diferent stress components phase diferences between them must be mainiained and accounted for. ‘en sprig Sr tis impacant ensure tat ey are compat wih rem 8 used as well as withthe S-N curve used, as described futher in Section 8.10, Stuee conconsetln Tacos for a wdo vary of commonly occuring dotte are fvallable in a number of standard reference tox. For simple goometrys they can be Ccalulated rect using explict formulators. For more complex problems they are ‘ormally presenta as parametric formulae dered empiialy fom model tests or Ate ‘lament anaises. For unusually complex problems where the standard formulations do not apply, detalled fke element analyses may be roqured to obtain SCF forthe ‘pectic geomety. ‘SOF for tubular oints For Tubular jolts Ethymiou equations provide SCFs for T, ¥, K KT and Xjoint ‘ontgurations under axl lad, Inplana banding, and out-of-plane bending. Each equationcar eG Technip ue pocumenr ee ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 38/70 {905 an SCF for either the chord or brace side of the tubular intersection wold as a {uncion ofthe key dimonsions of tho jeint. The SCFe provid local strossce a tho weld too. SCF for ng in For each joint, the SN curve fs chosen according to the geometry ofthe joint and the dass of wold, Stese concentration fecore for 8 wide vately of commonly oocurrng ‘Seta ae avallable in a umber of standard reference texts such as DNV RP-C208. ‘Typleal SCF values used for Non tubular Joints in AKPO FPSO are attached In AppendicE. oO 840 S.Neurves S.N ourves provide the relationship between the applied sttess range (S) and the maximum allowable numberof eyes fr design against faigue (N). S.N Curve for tubular oints ‘The most commonly used S-N curves for simple tubular joints are API X snd X:prime cane, For sevice condlions where dtals may be exposed to corosion, no endurance lit shouldbe considered. Use of &-N shal be as specified In Design Bass S.N Curve for non tubular joints ‘The most comprehensive set of S-N curves for Non Tubular joints covering @ broad range of detals are provided in ONV-RP-C203. The sslecton of the curve depends {pon the drecton of applied sess and the method of manufacture and inspection, ‘The SN curves corresponding to joins in ar shall be used. The efecto thickness sha be taken into consideration as explained the DNV document ‘Typleal SN Curves used for Non tubular Joints in AKPO FPSO are listed in Append. 8.411 Damage calculation “The calculation of he cumulative fatigue damage and thus the fatigue ie ofa parioular joints based on Miners rule ais defined as: Em (0)/N(e)) 1(@)= number of cycles applied ata given sires range IN (¢)= numberof cyces for which the given stress range would be allowed, ‘Damages from towing and in-place conditions shal be added to obtain the final damage at the jointce” se eG Technip ‘auipe pocuMeNT Page ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES win The feigue damage will be computed for each tubular Jolnt on 8 points on the breco ‘Gteunverence and & points on the chor’ cvcurference for tbular' members. Damage ‘computation points for ubuar and non tubular ots are shown balow. = Ty | cS mS A L LE | a q i Fig.0: Damage computation pints for *Fig.40: Damage computation points for non "bute ‘butane 8.42 Input files and Analysis flow chart using SACS “Transit condition sacinp.x« transit Main data: Geometry; Property, Basis load cases, Gravy pre-cambinations towing. transit Inedtia toad cases for dry condlon Inplage condition sacinp.0«_inplace Main data: Geometry, Property, Basi lod cases, Gravity pre-combinations towinp.0 inplace Inertia tod casos for iplace operating condtionTechnip ue bocument ie -watysis PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIOES are Fatiaue checks emtinpxc Combine ingt fe with tue lad combinations ‘alnp 0% apl_xorime ‘iginp.ecnon_tub_cone ‘gin. non_tub_t _sttfener Aging 2%_non_ tub spit tube ‘alnp.20non_tub_beam_D cure ‘glnpnon_fub_beam_W3 curve ‘inp. non_tub_gusset ‘gin. non_tub_haunch Ainp 2x son tub_stamode Aginp non tub_bearingnode XX Respective module name due. to Transport accoeratons and. Operating Secaterations| Fatigue Input fle for tubular jolts with X prime Fatigue Input fle for Nonsubular joints ‘cone connection Fetgue inst Ho fr Honus jis «wil hls sfnes p onnesion = wth Fatigue input le for Non tuba ons: ~ spt ube ‘ype eonnecton Fatigue input fie foe Non-tbular its: - beam to beam connection (S-N curve D) Fatigue input fle for Non tubular Joints: - beam to ‘beam connoction (S-N curve W3) Fatigue input tle for Nootubular jon: - with ‘gusset comsction (Plan Bracing) Fatigue Input tle for Nor-ubular Joints: - with hau connection Fatigue Input fle for Nor-ubular joints: - with star plate connection Fatigue Input fe for Nor-ubular joints: - Bearing ‘node connectionTechnip [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 7m FLOW CHART FOR FAT E ANALY STEP-1 (FOR TRANSIT CONDITION) [a ee career, rs | ES ree ==] T = fe [mers PH] cate Stetina te Ls etre ‘STEP-2 (FORINPLACE CONDITION) pee |] Tenegac gece [a] soem Sea aee Technip ouine pocumeNT Pe [ANALYSI8 PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES «im 'STEP-3 (COMBINE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMMON SOLUTION FILES) ‘STEP-4 (FATIGUE DAMAGE CALCULATION) recat eps) |b] ncaa XX= Respective module name "= Corresponding fatigue input les shall be selected depending upon joint ‘ype. icTechnip uve pocument Pa ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES |A detailed flow chart for Fatigue analysis attached with AKPO Project dooumonts is presented below for reference. fa eee Perea RES marae eer aa RS ey = Sa)ce” ne eG Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES azi70 c APPENDIXA, DETAILED LOAD COMBINATIONS (1-YEAR OPERATING, 100YEARS EXTREME AND DAMAGE CONDITION)Technip ce kar eS ouive pocumenr age ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES «3170 4.YEAR OPERATING CONDITION COMBINATIONS, o/e]els (=| =|": 2 | 2 /EIZ/ | [Sle “lsTechnip [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES a) Leta tel | tele ts ele 2 || =|" cTechnip [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDESTechnip « ° ane =)Technip ce ka ee uve pocumenT rae [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ain 100 YEAR EXTREME CONDITION COMBINATIONSTechnip case ane = [iesscome | emmy ‘Wind ond eve ‘worteLendcaeen | WalOvtrston owt Canes =e Blelchele mie ayes weiss | as a) Jo9 Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES aS ee eeTechnip a ale zlgl@l | | lal. =| i sl/S| |"le| |o =|: Ses] | |* lsTechnip ar ae a) ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES su70 DAMAGED CONDITION COMBINATIONS. = ee m= | im [is | [ise|ear | eam | 2 : °)3)2\2 2/2(8] |"/2) |Technip ue DocuMENT ee [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 2/7Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES uive pocumenr o 3/31] *la].Technip uive vocuMenT ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES |e veo ar| sam co_|_ i | sa | 3 B1u oTechnip uve pocument Pee ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ssi 70 APPENDIX. DETAILED LOAD COMBINATIONS (TRANSIT CONDITION)Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES CGTechnip coutve pocumenr ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDESTechnip ue pocuMeNT ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES el: See! 1 lela eli =] | []./¢Technip a” ke w ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ein Load combination 7201 1 7278 are the combinations for Quarering seaTechnip ce” se eG uve pocument a ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ca 70 APPENDIX ‘SAMPLE SIGNIFICANT ACCELERATIONS ON MODULES FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS (PLACE CONDITION)Technip ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES aeTechnip uive pocument ae ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES wn CcTechnip ce ae eG ‘uive pocumENT Pe ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES «im APPENDIXD ‘SAMPLE SIGNIFICANT ACCELERATIONS ON MODULES FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS (TRANSIT CONDITION)Technip ‘euve DocuMENT Page [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 670Technip Guive pocumenr ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES eee PPEREEEDY Feee eG Technip Guioe oocumeNT Pe ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 61 70 oO APPENDICE, ‘SCF AND S-N CURVE DATA FOR NON TUBULAR CONNECTION (SAMPLE TAKEN FROM AKPO FPSO)ie Technip ee” Re eS uive Document ae ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES eri70 4) Plate girder and beam connections, without haunch Bs ital (ange Range, we towed, Brace checking Table 5410 56 Mesatgnmont between | Curve race checking Tania? ‘oct conta: Curve ws sera Win tint, rag Scrat ‘th conto, eau wechis eakgrement otros weed pales: scre15 feo blow) . Misalignment for butt weld between plates wit dtferont thickness: SCF =4 + 6(6nH5e51(TH PD Were thickness ofthe thicker plato thickness ofthe thinner pate 310mm —_miselignment, according fo DNV 05(T=1) —ecventrty due othe change of thickness ont Inerent a SN curves ‘The SCF values have been estimated fort and T varying between 10 and 6Omm, and thy are ‘comprised botwoon 1 and 2:3. SCF = 25s retained as a conservative value I thickness. ‘are different, and SCF=16 if thickness isthe same. Misalignment for erucform joint: SOF =1 + 6(6n+8-d0KhNt + 12427) Whore T= thickness ofthe main pate 1h te= thickness ofthe wolded patos y= Sto Smm misalignment, according to DNV 05 (1 ~ {) eccentty due tothe change of thickness 0.15 inherent in SN curves LS maybe, te according othe checked sido ofthe assembly ‘The SOF values have been estimatod fort, 2 and T varying between 10 and 60mm, and thoy are comprised betweon 1 and 14. SCF= 1.5 ig rtained as a conservative valve Remark: lf the default conservative SCF values lead to non-allowable damage, the above formulas may be used to be ess conservative. &.Technip cue pocutenr ee ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ern 1) Plate girdor and boam connections Tata? Cone Serle von Brac checking “atleast > ‘Tbe xt tion A | Carve F Flange thshoces» @ e ‘Wenhicners Scszetinctose= § ne steno: SCP SAT aere+s6) ‘wo stoners L SOF =A/21(o+25+8a) O “ase 75 Sere Cine 6 _ race hacking Tale 81 z Mistgnmert same | Curve toons SoniaTechnip "ke “eS GUE DocuMENT Page ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES ei = Brace checking ‘eble 4 56 isalgnment between | Curve I Manges and ites scr=25 ‘.Caiumncontity — | Tabi 8.4 Chor checkin Cue salient between pats of eaune Borst ‘21M coum contmuny |Table 108 Care 6 Tbe xt Flange tickness= a Woo tickness = Beambeigit= £4 hie 25a0 SOR Tay sah ‘Comment: he aference between t ‘alum on both ses ofthe PG. Inthe fst cas, the forces go through the lange from column to cluma, Interesting the whole perimeter. Inthe second case, where thers no continuity, te forces inthe column are transfered tothe PG by means of shear in the PG web height, sich creating concentration near the connection ‘ofthe PG web fo colran. ‘above 2 dota s due to the contnuly ~ oF not ~ of theTechnip ce” ae eG uve pocumenT Pe [ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR FPSO TOPSIDES 017 4) Contes! transitions ‘Dat tbe dimensions at upper uncon | slope ang to cone Ki: tea ofng stfener without oot shot Re eccentyofrng rom intersection tines SCF = [4(054+0.91D,.tanaiA Jp] [135sanatt] Where B= 141140809, bp Curved tube dimensions at ver jncon te” cone srese b. pe ke &: ope ange of e cone ef — Sor #1 ¢061,ptana | Weta = yt £ caveo. Db ©) Horizontal braces connections pv 8 4 “able 79 : Fret wo Curve Fs af ‘TuseD xt, secton A Witdtergin= "| (Casent hne ee, ne stone ‘SCF =A/a.(070)