Evaluating Anchor Impact Damage to the Subsea Canyon Chief Pipeline Using Analysis and Full-Scale Testing Methods

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Alexander ◽  
Alexander Aalders ◽  
William Bath ◽  
Brent Vyvial ◽  
Rhett Dotson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impact Damage ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strain Gages ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Inspection Data ◽  
Testing Work

This paper presents findings from a study conducted as part of a joint industry effort involving engineers from Williams Midstream, Stress Engineering Services, Inc., GL Noble Denton, and Saipem America. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the severity of damage inflicted to Williams’ subsea 18-inch × 0.875-inch, Grade X60 Canyon Chief Gas Export Pipeline due to an anchor impact at a water depth of 2,300 feet. The phases of work included an initial assessment after the damage to the deepwater pipeline was detected, evaluating localized damage via finite element analysis based using in-line inspection data, full-scale destructive testing including burst tests, and final efforts included the design and evaluation of a subsea-deployed repair sleeve. The study included modeling Saipem’s repair sleeve design accompanied by full-scale destructive testing. Strain gages were used to measure strain in the reinforced dent beneath the sleeve, that were then compared to prior results for the unrepaired dent test results. The work associated with this study represents one of the more comprehensive efforts conducted to date in evaluating damage to a subsea pipeline. The results of the analysis and testing work provided Williams with a solid understanding on the behavior on the damage inflected to the pipeline and what level of performance can be expected from the repaired pipeline during future operation. After the engineering analysis and testing phases of this work were completed, the deepwater pipeline was repaired.

scholarly journals Repeatability of Full-Scale Crash Tests and Criteria for Validating Simulation Results

1996 ◽  
Vol 1528 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm H. Ray
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Crash Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Acceleration Time Histories ◽  
Time Histories ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Crash Tests

A method of comparing two acceleration time histories to determine whether they describe similar physical events is described. The method can be used to assess the repeatability of full-scale crash tests and it can also be used as a criterion for assessing how well a finite-element analysis of a collision event simulates a corresponding full-scale crash test. The method is used to compare a series of six identical crash tests and then is used to compare several finite-element analyses with full-scale crash test results.

Pipeline Repair of Corrosion and Dents: A Comparison of Composite Repairs and Steel Sleeves

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Alexander ◽  
Brent Vyvial ◽  
Fred Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Failure Strain ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strain Gages ◽  
Pressure Loading ◽  
Specific Interest ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Repair Systems ◽  
Composite Repairs

When pipeline repairs are made on high pressure onshore transmission pipelines, in modern times repairs typically involve steel sleeves or composite repair systems. A comprehensive testing program was conducted to evaluate the repair of severe corrosion and dents using composite materials, as well as Type A and B steel sleeves. Full-scale destructive testing was performed including cyclic pressure loading and burst testing. Along with testing to failure, strain gages installed beneath the repairs were used to quantify the level of reinforcement provided by the respective repair systems. In this seminal body of work, operators are given information that provides a direct comparison between these competing repair technologies. The fundamental objective in testing was to determine the service life of the competing repair technologies, although of specific interest in this study was an effort to qualify the relative performance of the composite repairs and steel sleeves. The authors also utilized the test results to quantify the service lives of the repaired anomalies based on the operating conditions of actual pipeline systems.

Experimental study of the strength and durability of metal-composite high-pressure tanks

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (1(I)) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Lepikhin ◽  
V. V. Moskvichev ◽  
A. E. Burov ◽  
E. V. Aniskovich ◽  
A. P. Cherniaev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Strain State ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Fracture Mechanisms ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Pneumatic Pressure ◽  
Stress Strain State ◽  
Composite Tank

The results of unique experimental studies of the strength and service life of a metal-composite high-pressure tank are presented. The goal of the study is to analyze the fracture mechanisms and evaluate the strength characteristics of the structure. The methodology included tests of full-scale samples of the tank for durability under short-term static, long-term static and cyclic loading with internal pneumatic pressure. Generalized test results and data of visual measurements, instrumental and acoustic-emission control of deformation processes, accumulation of damages and destruction of full-scale tank samples are presented. Analysis of the strength and stiffness of the structure exposed to internal pneumatic pressure is presented. The types of limiting states of the tanks have been established experimentally. Change in the stress-strain state of the tank under cyclic and prolonged static loading is considered. Specific features of the mechanisms of destruction of a metal-composite tank are determined taking into account the role of strain of the metal liner. The calculated and experimental estimates of the energy potential of destruction and the size of the area affected upon destruction of the tank are presented. Analysis of test results showed that the tank has high strength and resource characteristics that meet the requirements of the design documentation. The results of the experiments are in good agreement with the results of numerical calculations and analysis of the stress-strain state and mechanisms of destruction of the metal-composite tank.

Predicting Roof Diaphragm and Endwall Stiffness From Full-Scale Test Results of a Metal-Clad, Post-Frame Building

1992 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 977-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. G. Gebremedhin ◽  
J. A. Bartsch ◽  
M. C. Jorgensen
Keyword(s):  
Full Scale ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Full Scale Test ◽  
Frame Building ◽  
Scale Test

Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Exterior FRP Shell

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1461-1465
Author(s):  
Chuan Min Zhang ◽  
Chao He Chen ◽  
Ye Fan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Contact Interface ◽  
Accurate Calculation ◽  
Element Analysis

The paper makes an analysis of the reinforced concrete beams with exterior FRP Shell in Finite Element, and compares it with the test results. The results show that, by means of this model, mechanical properties of reinforced concrete beams with exterior FRP shell can be predicted better. However, the larger the load, the larger deviation between calculated values and test values. Hence, if more accurate calculation is required, issues of contact interface between the reinforced concrete beams and the FRP shell should be taken into consideration.

Test results of full-scale high temperature superconductors cable models destined for a 36 kV, 2 kArms utility demonstration

2001 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 1241-1244 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Däumling ◽  
C.N. Rasmussen ◽  
F. Hansen ◽  
D.W.A. Willén ◽  
O.E. Schuppach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
High Temperature Superconductors ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Test Results

Benchmarking of Truss Spar Vortex Induced Motions Derived From CFD With Experiments

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Halkyard ◽  
Senu Sirnivas ◽  
Samuel Holmes ◽  
Yiannis Constantinides ◽  
Owen H. Oakley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Up ◽  
Vertical Cylinder ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Current Direction ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Helical Strakes ◽  
Truss Spar ◽  
Scale Data

Floating spar platforms are widely used in the Gulf of Mexico for oil production. The spar is a bluff, vertical cylinder which is subject to Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) when current velocities exceed a few knots. All spars to date have been constructed with helical strakes to mitigate VIM in order to reduce the loads on the risers and moorings. Model tests have indicated that the effectiveness of these strakes is influenced greatly by details of their design, by appurtenances placed on the outside of the hull and by current direction. At this time there is limited full scale data to validate the model test results and little understanding of the mechanisms at work in strake performance. The authors have been investigating the use of CFD as a means for predicting full scale VIM performance and for facilitating the design of spars for reduced VIM. This paper reports on the results of a study to benchmark the CFD results for a truss spar with a set of model experiments carried out in a towing tank. The focus is on the effect of current direction, reduced velocity and strake pitch on the VIM response. The tests were carried out on a 1:40 scale model of an actual truss spar design, and all computations were carried out at model scale. Future study will consider the effect of external appurtenances on the hull and scale-up to full scale Reynolds’ numbers on the results.

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