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Fatigue Life Analysis of FSO Anchor Chain with Corrosion Effect Dewinta Putri Cahyaningtyas; Nur Syahroni; Rudi Walujo Prastianto; Eko Budi Djatmiko; Murdjito Murdjito; Hafizh Muhammad Naufal Shidqi
International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research Vol 8, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j25481479.v8i2.16942

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In this study, the authors analyze the fatigue life of the anchor chain used to secure the Gamkonora FSO to the seabed. The objective is to determine the operational lifespan of the anchor chain by considering its fatigue life. The research begins with an analysis of the movement of the Gamkonora FSO under environmental loads in both free-floating and moored conditions to determine the tension in each anchor chain. Next, the anchor chain tension is calculated for various corrosion levels, namely 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%. Subsequently, the tension range and damage ratio values are determined using the T-N curve method based on Palmgren Miner’s failure law, with failure estimation carried out using the rainflow counting method. The numerical modeling results reveal that the largest translational motion behavior of the FSO occurs during heave motion, reaching 1.409 m/m, while the largest rotational motion is observed during roll motion, with a value of 3.463 deg/m when the FSO is fully loaded. The maximum tension recorded in the anchor chain is 1,695.14 kN at heading 90 under 0% corrosion conditions, with a safety factor of 4.53. Furthermore, the cumulative damage value from the T-N curve is obtained, with the largest value recorded as 0.0702. Based on the cumulative damage, the fatigue life of the anchor chain is estimated to be 14.25 years during its operational lifespan.
Fatigue Life Analysis of FSO Mooring Chain by Considering the Effects of Offloading Load Hafizh Muhammad Naufal Shidqi; Nur Syahroni; Daniel Mohammad Rosyid; Dewinta Putri Cahyaningtyas
International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Department of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j25481479.v8i2.5457

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Mooring chains are critical components in the maritime industry used to secure ships and floating oil and gas platforms such as FSOs to stay in their designated positions. The loads exerted on mooring chains during routine operations and additional loads during offloading operations can cause structural fatigue. Therefore, fatigue life analysis of mooring chains is essential to ensure safety and optimal performance. This study aims to conduct fatigue analysis of mooring chains by considering an important factor, namely the influence of offloading. Offloading load refers to the additional load exerted on the mooring chain during loading and unloading operations. The mooring system configuration uses a spread mooring system of 8 chains (4x2), 87 mm in diameter, with 20% pretension. In the fatigue analysis, the "Palmgren-Miner" method was used to evaluate the accumulated damage caused by cyclic loads. Then, the "Rainflow Counting" method is used to identify and count the number of load cycles that occur so that later the fatigue life can be calculated and known. From the research results, it was found that the mooring system configuration design still meets the safety factor requirements recommended by API RP 2 SK both during SLS, ULS, and FLS analysis. In SLS and ULS conditions, the greatest tension value is when the FSO is in the Ballast load condition, with the maximum value of tension that occurs is 2207.4 kN in SLS conditions, and 4151.6 kN in extreme conditions. In the FLS condition analysis, it was found that with an offloading frequency of 24 times per year (1271.89 hours), in the design configuration, the influence of the offloading system can increase up to 7% of the fatigue damage that occurs, and the lowest fatigue life, reduced by 3 years. The least fatigue life occurs in Chain 1.2 at the splash zone segment, which is 67 years.
Fatigue Life Analysis of FSO Anchor Chain with Corrosion Effect Dewinta Putri Cahyaningtyas; Nur Syahroni; Rudi Walujo Prastianto; Eko Budi Djatmiko; Murdjito Djatmiko; Hafizh Muhammad Naufal Shidqi
International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Department of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j25481479.v8i2.5460

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In this study, the authors analyze the fatigue life of the anchor chain used to secure the Gamkonora FSO to the seabed. The objective is to determine the operational lifespan of the anchor chain by considering its fatigue life. The research begins with an analysis of the movement of the Gamkonora FSO under environmental loads in both free-floating and moored conditions to determine the tension in each anchor chain. Next, the anchor chain tension is calculated for various corrosion levels, namely 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%. Subsequently, the tension range and damage ratio values are determined using the T-N curve method based on Palmgren Miner’s failure law, with failure estimation carried out using the rainflow counting method. The numerical modeling results reveal that the largest translational motion behavior of the FSO occurs during heave motion, reaching 1.409 m/m, while the largest rotational motion is observed during roll motion, with a value of 3.463 deg/m when the FSO is fully loaded. The maximum tension recorded in the anchor chain is 1,695.14 kN at heading 90° under 0% corrosion conditions, with a safety factor of 4.53. Furthermore, the cumulative damage value from the T-N curve is obtained, with the largest value recorded as 0.0702. Based on the cumulative damage, the fatigue life of the anchor chain is estimated to be 14.25 years during its operational lifespan.