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Stability Analysis of Dual-Lifting Vessels under Collaborative Lifting Operation
- Source :
- Polish Maritime Research, Vol 31, Iss 2, Pp 46-58 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Sciendo, 2024.
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Abstract
- The current market for the assembly and disassembly of offshore platforms exceeds $100 billion. However, existing methods face limitations that reduce their efficiency. To address these limitations, we propose a dual-vessel collaborative assembly and disassembly system with multiple motion-compensated lifting arms. The compensation system enables the lifting arms to isolate the topside module from the wave-induced loads, and specifically the torque, transmitted from the lifting vessel. Through theoretical derivations based on hydrostatics principles, a mathematical model of the topside module is established. We consider the effects of lifting load, tidal changes and the ballast water system on stability, and develop a stability analysis model for the dual-vessel system. The intact stability and loss-of-load stability under dual-vessel collaborative lifting conditions are analysed to verify compliance with stability requirements for lifting a 30,000 ton topside module. The results conclusively demonstrate that the proposed system with multiple motion-compensated lifting arms meets the stability performance needs for dual-vessel collaborative offshore assembly and disassembly operations.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20837429
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Polish Maritime Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2deb78752a4497984a819d12f7cb9c0
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2024-0020