We have carried out a number of structural and SPM design verification and Engineering analysis all over the world in partnership with our associate Company, Stewart Technology Associates USA (www.stewart-usa.com) and recently, two such projects of SPM Design verification and analysis review of the IOC Paradip SPM and HMEL Mundra SPM were completed for Indian clients as below:

Analysis and Design calculations of Macerator Skid Platform - QATAR KENTZ

The platform PS-2 (Maydan Mahzam) oil field is owned and operated by Qatar Petroleum (QP). KENTZ Engineers and constructors has been contracted by Qatar Petroleum (QP) to provide the EPC services for a New Macerator Platform. A new deck is required below the new IWS (Instrument work shop) to accommodate the macerator unit with an access staircase from the current deck. This macerator platform is supported by hanging supports taken from main deck beam.

Structural design and analysis of the Macerator platform , the In-Service analysis using SACS software.

Linear Static and Transportation analysis of bulk storage tank.

The Maximum Operating capacity of the Bulk Storage Tank to be analyzed is 2100 cubic feet. The tank will be used on Mad Dog platform for the storage of a liquid having density 135 lb/cubic feet which is twice the density of water. The tank is supported on four legs made up of I section.

Performing Linear Static Analysis with Environmental conditions (Wind Load) of the Bulk Storage Tank after the installation of the tank assembly on the platform.

Performing Transportation analysis of the Bulk Storage tank during transportation of the structure on a Barge using SACS software.

The objectives of the study were to model the Paradip SPM system with CALM (Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring) arrangement in OrcaFlex, matching the SBM model as closely as possible and then assess the extreme response of the system under various load cases on the submarine hoses, the floating hoses and the mooring hawsers. The results and the operating conditions were compared with the reports provided by SBM. The work was completed and suggestions were made for improvements to the system based on the investigation and identification of the causes of failures of the subsea hoses and mooring hawser.

To carry out independent Sub Sea hose analysis of the Mundra SPM due to failure of the recently installed Sub Sea hoses. The work was completed and solution for installation of new Sub Sea hoses provided to the owners.