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FPSOs / FSOs Structural Assessment
Course Code: DES012
Overview:
This comprehensive course covers the structural assessment of FPSOs, focusing on ABS requirements, initial scantling evaluation, sea environment assessment, fatigue damage criteria, and finite element analysis. Participants will learn how to conduct thorough structural assessments to ensure the safety, integrity, and compliance of FPSOs. Practical workshops and case studies provide hands-on experience in applying these principles to real-world scenarios.
- In this course you will:
- Who Should Attend:
- Course Outline:
- Understand ABS requirements for FPSO structural assessment.
- Conduct initial scantling evaluation (ISE).
- Apply sea environment assessment system (SEAS) modeling.
- Evaluate fatigue damage criteria for critical locations.
- Perform longitudinal stiffeners and simplified fatigue evaluation.
- Utilize finite element analysis (FEA) software.
- Prepare and submit classification review documents.
- Assess midship section design and other structural elements.
- Identify critical locations for structural assessment.
- Implement effective structural maintenance and inspection plans.
- Structural engineers
- Marine surveyors
- Offshore operations managers
- FPSO managers
- Inspection and survey personnel
- Compliance officers
Introduction to FPSO Structural Assessment
- Overview of FPSO structures
- Importance of structural assessment
ABS Requirements for FPSO Structural Assessment
- Understanding ABS classification rules
- Key elements of structural assessment
Initial Scantling Evaluation (ISE)
- Principles of scantling evaluation
- ISE strength assessment
- Workshop on midship section design
Sea Environment Assessment System (SEAS) Modeling
- Introduction to SEAS modeling
- Metocean and design waves
- Motions, loads, fatigue, and environmental severity factors (ESF) concept
- Workshop on ESF calculations for onsite and history routes
Fatigue Damage Criteria
- Identifying critical locations for fatigue assessment
- ISE fatigue damage criteria
- Workshop on longitudinal stiffeners and simplified fatigue evaluation
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Basics of finite element analysis
- FEA software demonstration
- Applying FEA in structural assessment
Preparing Submissions for Classification Review
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Preparing review submissions
- Ensuring compliance with classification requirements
Midship Section Design and Other Structural Elements
- Assessing midship section design
- Evaluating other critical structural elements
Structural Maintenance and Inspection Plans
- Developing maintenance plans
- Conducting regular inspections
- Implementing effective structural integrity programs
Conclusion and Review
- Recap of key concepts and takeaways
- Q&A session for addressing specific questions
