Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2016)
Published
Table of contents
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Fatigue Assessment of Longitudinal Stiffener End Connections for Ageing Tankers
Abstract: Abstract The world tanker fleet is ageing. In this situation it is essential to ensure that the transportation of oil and gas is carried out by quality vessels. This is possible with old tankers as long as their condition can be properly assessed. Since the 80’s relatively few new-buildings have been ordered and this has opened for operation of tankers up to 30 years of age. Ship and offshore structures …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Status of Surfactant-Polymer Flooding
Abstract: Abstract Surfactant-polymer (SP) flooding emerged from the principle that good sweep efficiency and displacement efficiency result in good oil recovery. Its research and development was shifted to alkaline-surfactant-polymer (ASP) because higher oil recovery can be achieved from the latter. Apparently, some research-development focus is coming back to SP, because ASP has problems in practical applications, e.g., scaling and emulsion. This paper provides the status of surfactant-polymer flooding technology. It covers …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Structural Assessment for Conversion of Tanker to FPSO Unit
Abstract: Abstract This paper addresses the structural assessment for conversion of tanker to floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) in Gulf of Mexico (GoM) specified site by means of the independent analyses in accordance with CLASS Ship and Offshore Codes. The main objectives of the work are: To verify compliance with the CLASS Offshore Codes regarding structural capacity of the hull.To verify the used and remaining fatigue life of the structural …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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Five Mistakes in Logistics of Oil and Gas (And How to Correct them)
Abstract: Abstract Do logistics play a vital role in Oil and Gas Sector? Are they at risk? Transportation Industry for the suppliers to the Oil and Gas (O&G) industry are experiencing challenges in today’s economy growth. The increase in shale oil and gas extraction projects has triggered spectacular growth in USA specially if we say about the global stake then in North American drilling projects have increased, but with this growth …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 40–43 Read article
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Modern Flood Mitigation Techniques Being Practiced in the World and How can they be Adopted in Pakistan
Abstract: Abstract Floods are approximately yearly event in Pakistan. Pakistan is experiencing floods mainly because of its topography, ecology and climatic conditions. When these floods exceed their normal level they cause devastating effects. The recent floods caused large number of causalities, made thousands of people homeless and caused a damage amounting to several million rupees in Pakistan. Although it is impossible to eliminate floods but the economic and social impacts of …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–47 Read article