Spans occur when a pipeline is laid on a rough undulating seabed or when upheaval buckling occurs due to constrained thermal expansion. This not only results in static and dynamic loads on the flowline at the span section, but also generates vortex induce vibration (VIV) which can lead a fatigue issue. The phenomenon, if not predicted and control properly, will result in significant damage to the pipeline integrity, leading to expensive remediation and intervention works. There are various span mitigation methods in use for both over stressing and fatigue concerns. The mitigation methods, if not analyzed properly, may result in much unnecessary work or generate more problems or concerns in the future. The mitigation analysis can become very challenging due to many restrictions in the field such as the minimum and maximum heights or lift of mechanical supports or grout bags, and bearing capacity vs. cost of supports. The cost of different mitigation methods and their interactions are the other considerations along with the installation tolerances, challenges associated with the water depth and uncertainties in seabed properties. This paper describes the latest developments in use of finite element analysis to investigate associate mitigation solutions given the governing practical limitations and cost factors. The ULS and fatigue lift criteria are used as the guidelines. The methods presented within this paper are applicable for various span conditions. Conclusions are then drawn to the impact of these various scenarios so that the pipeline integrity can be assured with confidence.
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ASME 2011 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
June 19–24, 2011
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4436-6
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The Span Mitigation Analysis With Use of Advanced FEA Modeling Techniques
Ayman Eltaher
Ayman Eltaher
MCS Kenny, Houston, TX
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James Wang
MCS Kenny, Houston, TX
Ranil Banneyake
MCS Kenny, Houston, TX
Shawn Huang
MCS Kenny, Houston, TX
Paul Jukes
MCS Kenny, Houston, TX
Ayman Eltaher
MCS Kenny, Houston, TX
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OMAE2011-50239, pp. 951-957; 7 pages
Published Online:
October 31, 2011
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Wang, J, Banneyake, R, Huang, S, Jukes, P, & Eltaher, A. "The Span Mitigation Analysis With Use of Advanced FEA Modeling Techniques." Proceedings of the ASME 2011 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 4: Pipeline and Riser Technology. Rotterdam, The Netherlands. June 19–24, 2011. pp. 951-957. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2011-50239
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