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87 articles for “Offshore Structure”
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Finite Element Simulation Analysis of Concrete Arch dams: A Review
Abstract: The loads on the arch dam and the physical properties of materials of the dam and the bedrock are undefined, and can be designated with random variable. Due to the huge volume, the complex structure of the dam and excessive random variable, the static analysis of the dam is tough. The dam is a higher order statically unspecified structure, and the variation of the temperature obviously marks the stress and …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Evaluating Performance of Production Sharing Contract and Concessionary System: An Overview and Assessment Based on Examples from Selected Countries
Abstract: Exploration and production of hydrocarbons in different regions is controlled by regulatory system which is classified in to concessionary and contractual system. The contractual system is further divided in to production sharing and service contracts. Generally, any fiscal system is designed to facilitate maximum benefit to the host government keeping in mind risk taken by the operator in discovering and developing the resources to provide them profitability in oil price …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 41–54 Read article
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Rising Temperatures and Surface Mass Loss in Greenland: Implications for Regional Glacier Dynamics and Global Sea Level Rise
Abstract: In Greenland, the ice sheet serves as one of the strongest indicators of global climate change, with consistently rising temperatures driving it toward an even more negative mass balance. Over the last two decades, warmer conditions have exacerbated surface melting, darkened ice, and resulted in feedback stimulating further loss. This study assesses how those temperature trends—particularly during summer peak months—have impacted the stability of Greenland's ice, and then, more importantly, …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Influence of Rate of Rotation on Formation of Vapor Around Two Heated Circular Cylinders Immersed in Water Inside a Channel
Abstract: AbstractThe complexity problem of fluid flow and heat transfer over an array of circular cylinders are common in industrial applications of the fluid dynamics. The complex nature of the problem encountered in industry, gives rise to certain significant dimensions in the fluid dynamics theory. Some of them are the fluid flow interaction, interferences in flow and vortex dynamics which are typically found in compact heat exchangers, cooling of electronic equipment, …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Grid Sensitivity and Its Impact on the Hydrodynamics of a Submerged Vessel
Abstract: Accurate prediction of hydrodynamic characteristics is essential for the design and performance assessment of underwater vehicles and offshore structures. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has emerged as an effective tool for analyzing fluid flow behavior around submerged bodies, enabling detailed evaluation of pressure distribution, drag forces, and flow patterns. In this study, the effect of mesh refinement on the hydrodynamic analysis of a DRDC-STR submarine nose section was investigated using ANSYS …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cargo Containers Pilferage: Tracking and Checking
Abstract: Due to pilferage from the cargo containers, industries suffer a loss of huge sum of money as the cargo containers are used in transporting vast amount of manufactured product/raw shipment material from one place to another. During the transportation, once the pilferage or employee theft is done, all the authorities intricate whether guilty or not comes under the point of suspicion. This results in culminate loss of the industry and …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effective Project Management Through Six Sigma
Abstract: Six Sigma’s credibility as process and quality improvement technique is quiet established in manufacturing and service industries as this phenomenon is mature and seasoned in these industries. However, it is a new concept in the field of disaster management. This paper endeavors to set a path way for application of six sigma tools and methodologies by establishing the links to form the firm basis for their application and employment in …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Start-Up of the Two-Stage UASB Reactor Using Paper Mill Effluent
Abstract: This study is designed to evaluate the treatability potential of using two-stage anaerobic reactors (R-I and R-II) for the treatment of paper mill effluent. It was observed that the bicarbonate alkalinity of the reactors increased from 215 to 266 mg-CaCO3/L in reactor R-I and from 456 to 604 mg-CaCO3/L in reactor R-II, by the addition of an external buffer solution. The average volatile fatty acids formation noticed within the reactors …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Nonlinear Three Dimensional Dynamic Analysis of Titanium Drilling Riser
Abstract: Titanium alloys are selected for a high-pressure drilling riser’s application due to its high specific strength, corrosion resistance, and favorable elastic properties. The qualification of this titanium alloy requires assessing its resistance to hydrogen embrittlement and stress corrosion cracking due to seawater with/without cathodic protection, evaluating its dynamic response under long crested random sea. The response analysis is based on a simulation technique which duly considers the various nonlinear effects …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 27–40 Read article
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Strengthening Infrastructure Projects Sustainability through Modified Quality Conformance Alternative
Abstract: Across the length and breadth of the society, infrastructure project is considered as major in the sustainability of the living standard of the people within a concentrated area covered by the government goodwill, yet these lofty objectives frequently “rock” few months or year after inauguration of such project. Government most often are good in initiating viable projects, but the machinery to monitor the usage and functionality of these projects usually …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Incorporating System Thinking into Workshop Equipment Care: A Preliminary Practical Perspective
Abstract: The system is characterized with various inputs, which go through certain processes to produce certain outputs, which together accomplish the overall desired goal for the system. Equally, every project is characterized by its own governing rules and procedures if success is to be timely achieved. The integration of system thinking into workshop maintenance requires a high level of integration of modern technological discoveries into an existing system practice with clear …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Offshore Wind Energy-A Review
Abstract: Abstract As world is suffering from energy crisis, it has become compulsion to introduce new non conventional energy sources. Offshore wind energy is one solution in that to reduce green house effect. This energy is available in sea. It is similar to onshore wind energy which we are using since long but one limitation of onshore wind energy is it is to be established in high head location for efficient …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 76–79 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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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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A Deep Dive into Oil and Gas Industry: Cyber Security Threats to Oil and Gas Industry
Abstract: Abstract Are they at risk?Increasing dependency on technology and web based communication has given rise for the cyber security threat, especially in oil and gas sector. Well oil and gas sector, well known for not excepting the technology easily, still known according to the repository of industrial security. Most targeted industry worldwide is petroleum sector.Petroleum company, the face of a hot shot boy sector,is facing significant threat of cybercrime, which …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Applicability of Integrating BN and Resilience Engineering on Qualitative to Quantitative Description of Human Error
Abstract: Human activities are predominant part of everyday tasks from design, cAbstract Human activities are predominant part of everyday tasks from design, construction, operation, management, maintenance, system upgrade, medical and social life as well as individual human performance. It is not surprising then to see that a major means of failures are related to human errors. But there is still lack of heeds to qualify as well as quantify such errors. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Community Based Flood Risk Assesment In Hawalli Sheik Raju, District Jhang
Abstract: Abstract Flood risk assessment is a process which involves the making of a judgment regarding the occurrence of a flood in the future.This study involves the making of an assessment regarding floods based on the community knowledge.The primary and secondary data were used to assess the vulnerability of the study area for the floods.Community perception was used as a primary data to make an effective assessment of floods in the …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Feasibility Study on Hydropower Potential of Rataun Khola Micro-hydropower, Chyamranbesi VDC
Abstract: Abstract Rural VDCs which are still deprived from electricity can harvest their water source to meet their demand for domestic electrification, operation of grinding machine and saw mill. This can contribute to current scenario of energy crisis in Nepal. Micro-hydropower is not only a source of energy but also develops capacity of people through community participation and local governance. Chyamrangbesi VDC is one representative location of Nepal that is located …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Logistics Support for Disaster Management
Abstract: Abstract Pakistan is located in a volatile disaster prone region. Its diverse landscape is susceptible to wide-range of hazards from droughts to floods and earthquakes to cyclones. Recently, Pakistan has suffered almost every year from floods. Disaster management had remained limited to the provision of relief rather than long-term management of risk. 2005 earthquake was one of the worst disasters of Pakistan. It exposed inefficiency of the government machinery in …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 32–44 Read article
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Evaluation of Buckling Response on a Semi-Submersible Platform
Abstract: Abstract The primary aim of the present paper is to investigate the buckling strength assessment of a stiffened deck panel on a semi-submersible platform by means of the nonlinear finite element code ADVANCE ABAQUS. Comparison is performed with the PULS buckling code for stiffened panels. The cases studied correspond to in-plane bi-axial compression in the two orthogonal directions. An imperfection sensitivity study is also accounted for. The strength values from …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 16–24 Read article