INNOVATIONS IN MOORING CABLE SOLUTIONS （创新系泊电缆解决方案）.pdfVIP

BRIDON INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIONS IN MOORING CABLE SOLUTIONS Author: Steve Calverley Bridon International Ltd, Doncaster, UK Abstract Tried and tested steel cable products offer a mooring solution with long term experience and performance data. The suspended weight of steel mooring components presents a challenge as floating exploration production facilities move into increasing water depth raising the issue of perceived limits for steel cables. Therefore Bridon continues to actively address solutions for ultra deep water with a focus on increased strength, reduced weight and improved endurance. Advances in mooring system design have developed mooring arrangements, using proven technology steel components, which are both technically and economically suitable for 2000 metres (6500 feet) water depth. The potential for improvements to strength to weight ratio suggests that the use of steel products in increasingly deep-water locations can be achieved. Having gained experience through consultancy and design roles during the supply of 52 permanent mooring projects, supporting evidence established through numerous research programs and theoretical analysis, Bridon will continually challenge the perceived limiting parameters. This paper will discuss the recent improvements in strength to offer a 25% lighter weight solution than that defined within DNV Certification Note 2.5, dramatically increasing the depths in which steel product can economically be used. Current usage