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API RP 2SK : 2005

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DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF STATIONKEEPING SYSTEMS FOR FLOATING STRUCTURES
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

02-19-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2015

1 SCOPE
2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS
   2.1 Introduction to Stationkeeping Systems
   2.2 Mooring Components
   2.3 Permanent and Mobile Mooring Systems
   2.4 Design Considerations
   2.5 Foreseeable Hazards for Mooring Systems
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
   3.1 Environmental Condition
   3.2 Environmental Data
   3.3 Wind
   3.4 Waves
   3.5 Current
   3.6 Water Depth
   3.7 Soil and Seafloor Conditions
   3.8 Atmospheric Icing
   3.9 Marine Growth
4 ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES AND VESSEL MOTIONS
   4.1 Basic Considerations
   4.2 Guidelines for the Evaluation of Environmental Forces and
        Vessel Motions
   4.3 Simplified Methods
5 MOORING STRENGTH ANALYSIS
   5.1 Basic Considerations
   5.2 Mooring Analysis Conditions
   5.3 Vessel Offset
   5.4 Line Tension
   5.5 Statistics of Peak Values
   5.6 Strength Analysis Based on Frequency Domain Vessel Dynamic
   5.7 Strength Analysis based on Time Domain Vessel Dynamics
   5.8 Strength Analysis Based on Combined Time and Frequency Domain
        Vessel Dynamics
   5.9 Thruster Assisted Mooring (TAM)
   5.10 Transient Analysis
6 FATIGUE ANALYSIS
   6.1 Basic Considerations
   6.2 Fatigue Resistance of Mooring Components
   6.3 Fatigue Analysis Formulation
   6.4 Fatigue Analysis Procedure
7 DESIGN CRITERIA
   7.1 Vessel Offset
   7.2 Line Tension
   7.3 Line Length
   7.4 Anchoring Systems
   7.5 Fatigue Life
   7.6 Corrosion and Wear
   7.7 Clearance
   7.8 Supporting Structures
8 MOORING HARDWARE
   8.1 Basic Considerations
   8.2 Mooring Line Components
   8.3 Winching Equipment
   8.4 Monitoring Equipment
9 DYNAMIC POSITIONING
   9.1 Basic Considerations
   9.2 Design and Analysis
   9.3 Operating Personnel
10 REFERENCES
APPENDIX A - INTRODUCTION TO MOORING COMPONENTS
APPENDIX B - RECOMMENDED WIND SPECTRUM
APPENDIX C - SIMPLIFIED METHODS FOR THE EVALUATION OF
             ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES AND VESSEL MOTIONS
APPENDIX D - DRAG EMBEDMENT ANCHOR DESIGN
APPENDIX E - PILE AND PLATE ANCHOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
APPENDIX F - DETERMINATION OF AVAILABLE THRUST
APPENDIX G - MOORING STRENGTH RELIABILITY
APPENDIX H - MOORING DESIGN FOR VORTEX INDUCED MOTIONS (VIM)
APPENDIX CH - COMMENTARY ON APPENDIX H-MOORING DESIGN FOR
              VORTEX INDUCED MOTION (VIM)
APPENDIX I - GLOBAL ANALYSIS GUIDELINES FOR DEEPWATER
             FLOATING SYSTEMS
APPENDIX J - MOORING STRENGTH AND FATIGUE ANALYSIS EXAMPLES
APPENDIX K - GULF OF MEXICO MODU MOORING PRACTICE FOR
             HURRICANE SEASON

Describes a rational method for analyzing, designing or evaluating station-keeping systems used for floating units.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes API RP 2FP1 (05/2001) Supersedes API 95F. (05/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
256
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2005
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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