A stratified rock mass model was founded by FLAC^3D. The failure mode and anisotropic characteristic of strength for stratified rock mass were analyzed. The analysis results show that the numerical simulation can visu...A stratified rock mass model was founded by FLAC^3D. The failure mode and anisotropic characteristic of strength for stratified rock mass were analyzed. The analysis results show that the numerical simulation can visually reflect the failure modes of rock samples under different inclination angles β of structural plane. The stiffness of rock sample before peak strength changes in the compressive procedure. With the increase of β, the compressive strength σc of rock sample decreases firstly and then increases; when β is in the range of 20°-30° and 80°-90°, σc has the largest sensitivity to r; while β falls in the range of 30°-70°, σc varies little. When φj〈β〈90° （ φj is friction angle of structure plane）, the results obtained from numerical simulation and theoretical analysis are in almost the same values; while β〈 φj or β=90°, they are in great different values. The results obtained from theoretical analysis are obvious larger than those from numerical simulation; and the results from numerical simulation can reflect the difference of compressive strength of rock samples for the two situations of β≥φj and β=90°, which is in more accordance with the real situation.展开更多
RLWI （Riserless Light Well Intervention） technology has the advantage of utilizing a special subsea lubricator to perform intervention activities in water depths of up to 1,200 m without the need for the marine rise...RLWI （Riserless Light Well Intervention） technology has the advantage of utilizing a special subsea lubricator to perform intervention activities in water depths of up to 1,200 m without the need for the marine risers. Utilizing the technology, oil companies have been able to save up to 50% on the intervention costs. However, in the last five years, it has seen up to 25% downtime due to waiting on weather （wow）. Thus, in this manuscript, it is attempted to identify the critical elements of the module deployment system and analyze their significance in the objective of raising the operational weather limit. Critical failure modes were found to be failure of crane wire due to excess loading, failure of the lower cursor system due to the impact loading and clashing of the module with the moonpool walls. Analysis of the module deployment system against these failure modes was ensued by using Orcaflex. The results showed the moonpool sea state to be the defining parameter. Although, changing moonpool dimensions affect hydrodynamics positively, however it＇s significance is small due to dependency on the vessel＇s breadth. Based on these results and the available data for the analysis, a recommended system particular was tested. Significance improvement, in lowering the risk of failure was observed.展开更多
基金Project (50099620) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A stratified rock mass model was founded by FLAC^3D. The failure mode and anisotropic characteristic of strength for stratified rock mass were analyzed. The analysis results show that the numerical simulation can visually reflect the failure modes of rock samples under different inclination angles β of structural plane. The stiffness of rock sample before peak strength changes in the compressive procedure. With the increase of β, the compressive strength σc of rock sample decreases firstly and then increases; when β is in the range of 20°-30° and 80°-90°, σc has the largest sensitivity to r; while β falls in the range of 30°-70°, σc varies little. When φj〈β〈90° （ φj is friction angle of structure plane）, the results obtained from numerical simulation and theoretical analysis are in almost the same values; while β〈 φj or β=90°, they are in great different values. The results obtained from theoretical analysis are obvious larger than those from numerical simulation; and the results from numerical simulation can reflect the difference of compressive strength of rock samples for the two situations of β≥φj and β=90°, which is in more accordance with the real situation.
文摘RLWI （Riserless Light Well Intervention） technology has the advantage of utilizing a special subsea lubricator to perform intervention activities in water depths of up to 1,200 m without the need for the marine risers. Utilizing the technology, oil companies have been able to save up to 50% on the intervention costs. However, in the last five years, it has seen up to 25% downtime due to waiting on weather （wow）. Thus, in this manuscript, it is attempted to identify the critical elements of the module deployment system and analyze their significance in the objective of raising the operational weather limit. Critical failure modes were found to be failure of crane wire due to excess loading, failure of the lower cursor system due to the impact loading and clashing of the module with the moonpool walls. Analysis of the module deployment system against these failure modes was ensued by using Orcaflex. The results showed the moonpool sea state to be the defining parameter. Although, changing moonpool dimensions affect hydrodynamics positively, however it＇s significance is small due to dependency on the vessel＇s breadth. Based on these results and the available data for the analysis, a recommended system particular was tested. Significance improvement, in lowering the risk of failure was observed.
