Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
572
Category
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
J P Kenny
Research Principal Investigator
John Skinner
Research Contracting Agency
Description
Experience of deepwater Steel Catenary Riser (SCR) applications in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) has shown that fatigue is usually one of the most challenging feasibility issues for SCR design. Wave loading, VIV, and other environmental and design challenges have also contributed to the fatigue that these riser system are subject to.
The objective of this study was to focus on industry's understanding and incorporation of regulatory requirements regarding deepwater riser design and installation and find practical methods to mitigate gaps.
Latest progress update
Project completed.