Marine design software threedimensional hull design and fairing. View the construction sequence of zentechs jackup rig design, the r550d. It also has a slender ship shaped hull to achieve a quick turnaround time with the vessel carrying several foundations or wind turbines each time. Upon arrival at the work location, the legs are jacked down onto the seafloor.
Nonlinear analysis of jackup structures subjected to random waves a thesis submitted for the degree of doctor of philosophy mark jason cassidy new college, oxford trinity term 1999 there is a steadily increasing demand for the use of jackup units in deeper water and harsher environments. New jackup delivered to enscorowan, keppel delivers jackup rig to grupo r, noble corporation buys gusto msc cj46 design jackup rig, askeladden. Maersk intrepid is the first in a series of four newbuild ultraharsh environment jackup rigs that are due to enter maersk drillings rig fleet between 2014 and 2016. It is designed to work in up to 250 ft waters and drill to 20,000 ft depths. Ashore, the load planning modules are interfaced with the inhouse booking systems and are used to create.
Pacific class 375 the successful and proven pacific class 375 deep drilling jackup rig is equipped with a drilling package suitable for drilling high pressure and high temperature wells at 30,000 feet whilst operating in 375 feet of water. Jackup platforms are like a ship having long legs that can be placed. Myr is a new software which, following the method of nordic boats standard, performs the calculations of the mast and rigging. The software is applicable to jackups and will be especially useful for older rigs. The results in the super 300 jackup design, an extra large selfelevating jackup drilling platform engineered to operate in harsh environments and suited to hazardous offshore areas such. Another rpd system for major drilling contractor monitor systems were contracted by a major drilling contractor to supply their offshore jack up rig with a retrofit m rpd system.
The jackup is maneuvered selfpropelled or by towing into location with its legs up and the hull floating on the water. Its triangular hull measures 297 ft from bow to stern and 292 ft across the stern. A study on collision strength assessment of a jackup rig with. The rig is based on a gustomsc design for a leg fixation, leg jacking and cantilever xy skidding jackup. Jul 16, 2014 this is a basic, broad introduction to offshore drilling and jackup rigs. Jack up rig and submersible barge combination stls1126. Global maritime has developed eight different jackup designs, two of which. Sta has proprietary designs of table structures with tilting mechanisms that. Conceptias capability extends to the offshore sector in various design and engineering aspects. Whichever type of leg that is used in the design, the legs of the jackup rise up through holes in the hull of the drilling rig. The triangularshaped drilling vessel measures 180 x 176 ft. Jack up barge with manitowoc 888 series ii crane dvs1236. Providing a very stable drilling environment, in comparison to other types of offshore drilling rigs, jackups can drill in waters up to 350 feet deep.
We have also patented several critical rig components including jacking, fixation, selfpositioning and skidding systems all of which feature strongly in all keppel fels jackup rigs. It was a joint operation between pertamina and petrochina in 2005. The philosophy has been to combine our core engineering competence with our practical experience, in order to create sustainable and. The rig is designed and equipped to drill high pressure and high temperature wells as deep as 30,000 feet. Jackup rig is the most popular mobile offshore drilling rig. This is a basic, broad introduction to offshore drilling and jackup rigs. Jack uprig engineering green palm marine provides the full range of engineering services for design, construction, refurbishments and conversions.
The hull of a jack up unit is a watertight structure that supports or houses the equipment, systems, and personnel, thus enabling the jack up unit to perform its tasks. Autoload is often used in conjunction with ascdeveloped load planning modules specific to a vessel type, eg. Jack up rig solutions through a seamless turnkey approach, tsc builds complete jack up rigs and provides a complete cantilever and drill floor package which includes the cantilever and drill floor structure, drilling equipment, cranes, solids control system, power package, rig control and drive package, bop stack and handling and pipe handling. The design of a jackup drilling rig requires assessment of the collision. The system design and optimization of the hull of a jack up platform was presented in the paper, based on finite element method and size optimization theories. To provide project management and engineering solutions in the field of jack up rig construction refurbishment repair. Joulon380 kips jacking gear train design is abs certified and is completely swappable with existing gear train parts of marathon letourneau type jack up rigs. Jur a an existing jackup drilling unit is being converted to an offshore production installation. A large proportion of the work is being performed with jack up drilling rigs. Whether a jackup design involves three or four legs, there are two main types of legs. While being moved by towing vessels, jackup rig raise its legs up almost in the air. Geotechnical hazards associated with leg penetration of jack. Elevating system of jack up rigs drilling formulas and drilling. Offshore rig basics deepwater drilling diamond offshore.
Jackup rig, selfelevating unit, mobile platform, buoyant hull, exploratory drilling platforms, floating barge. To enable quick relocation in the wind farm it is selfpropelled. Jackup rig contains a very detailed and fully textured 3dmodel of a jackup rig the completely textured 3dmodel is provided in multiple file formats. Jackup rigs are mobile, selfelevating drilling and workover platforms equipped with legs that can be lowered to the ocean floor until a foundation is established to support the hull, which contains the drilling andor workover equipment, jacking system, crew quarters, loading and unloading facilities, storage areas for bulk and liquid materials, helicopter landing deck, and other related. Ashore, the load planning modules are interfaced with the inhouse booking systems and are used to create load plans which.
We employ the foremost technology and techniques in the design of new generation jackup rigs and their critical systems. Maersk intrepid is the first in a series of four newbuild ultraharsh environment jack up rigs that are due to enter maersk drillings rig fleet between 2014 and 2016. Limited ddwsea used shipconstructor on jackup drilling rig hull l202 perro negro 6 which was delivered to saipem portugal comercio maritimo sociedade unipessoal lda. The weight of the mud exerts a pressure on the rock and keeps the well under control. A jackup rig is a barge fitted with long support legs that can be raised or lowered. On completion of feed studies and establishing the feasibility, detailed engineering is being carried out. It is also capable of operating in water depths of up to 400 feet, capable of. Since its inception conceptia has been constantly offering support to the industry and customers and is more than wellequipped at all times.
Monitor systems manufactured the system on time and within budget, providing one complete rpd system for the jackup. The finite element model was built, the analysis and calculation of the hull in. Build jackup rig scale models scale models builder. Joulon380 kips jacking gear train design is abs certified and is completely swappable with existing gear train parts of marathon letourneau type jack up. Monitor systems manufactured the system on time and within budget, providing one complete rpd system for the jack up. Jackup drilling rig perisais first jackup drilling rigis a ppl pacific class 400 with technologically advanced drilling capabilities. Nonlinear analysis of jackup structures subjected to. Depending on the water depth and remoteness of the location, these rigs may be jackups up to 400 feet of water, or semisubmersibles, or drillships up to 12,000 feet of water. The offshore drilling industry and its phases from exploration to extraction. An introduction to offshore drilling and jackup rigs.
Mobile jackup units present complex engineering challenges that require fast and reliable resolution. It is made up of a hull, legs, and a lifting system and a jack up rig can be towed to the offshore location. Confidence in their use in these environments requires. Jack up rigs are mobile, selfelevating drilling and workover platforms equipped with legs that can be lowered to the ocean floor until a foundation is established to support the hull, which contains the drilling andor workover equipment, jacking system, crew quarters, loading and unloading facilities, storage areas for bulk and liquid materials, helicopter landing deck, and other related. Jackup rigs and drill ships to tackle harsh environments. Optimised and seamless designs via industryrecognised finite element software such as ansys, sacs and sesam. Many of our jackup rigs are of cantilever design a feature that permits the drilling platform to be extended out from the hull, allowing it to perform drilling or workover operations over adjacent, fixed platforms. On completion of feed studies and establishing the feasibility, detailed engineering is. Hm hull manager software to carry out systematic inspections on modus. Myr is a new software which, following the method of nordic boats standard. These rules and jack up design practices have evolved based on successful performance and using well. From the aspect of structural stability, the collision of a ship with a jackup rig is a more. The buoyant hull enables transportation of the unit and all attached machinery to a desired location.
We work alongside our clients to find the best realistic design solution that offers genuine commercial benefits. A wind turbine installation vessel is a vessel specifically designed for the installation of offshore wind turbines. Fast, practical and costeffective solutions to suit customer needs. The software is a proven, engineering designanalysis program that presents predictive performance results in easyto. Dnv gls jackup and geotechnical practice is a worldwide centre of excellence, providing fast, reliable and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Each component of the system has been designed for high reliability and fieldproven performance.
Rpd system for jackup rig monitor systems engineering. Marine design software threedimensional hull design and. The irish sea pioneer was designed by sta in the 90s and continues to operate in the celtic sea. Here, a deck is used to support the drilling derrick and other. Depending on the water depth and remoteness of the location, these rigs may be jack ups up to 400 feet of water, or semisubmersibles, or drillships up to 12,000 feet of water.
Gustomsc, a dutch designer of offshore drilling rigs has revealed a new jackup rig design, the ng 3500x. Ashore, the load planning modules are interfaced with the inhouse booking systems and are used to create load plans which are then transmitted back to the vessel thus allowing more optimal loading in shorter time. Dnv gls jack up and geotechnical practice is a worldwide centre of excellence, providing fast, reliable and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Through a seamless turnkey approach, tsc builds complete jackup rigs and provides a complete cantilever and drill floor package which includes the cantilever and drill floor structure, drilling equipment, cranes, solids control system, power package, rig control and drive package, bop stack and handling and pipe handling. How to find your way around when youre onboard a jackup. Rig engineering is a young, dynamic international engineering services company.
Fpso, semisubmersible, jackup, bulk carrier, oil tankers project involved in hull outfitting and basic design, detail engineering. By the end of the article, you can expect to gain a basic understanding of the following. Kensteel was awarded the salawati field development epc contract for the topside jacket and topside deck. Offshore structures offshore drilling equipment which.
Mobile jack up units present complex engineering challenges that require fast and reliable resolution. Nonlinear analysis of jackup structures subjected to random. The rig legs may operate independently or have a mat attached to the lower portion of the legs in order to provide a more stable foundation in soft bottom areas. Discussion in software started by tansl, feb 17, 2016. A jack up is an offshore structure composed of hull, legs and a lifting system that allows it to be towed to a site, lower its legs into the seabed and elevates its hull to provide a stable work deck capable of withstanding the environmental loads. Through otd, we have developed a series of proven jackup rig designs which. Depending on the design, guides will also transfer leg bending moment. Our designs range from drilling rigs, to construction and maintenance vessels, and. This research was supported by basic science research program through the. A jackup is an offshore structure composed of hull, legs and a lifting system that allows it to be towed to a site, lower its legs into the seabed and elevates its hull to provide a stable work deck capable of withstanding the environmental loads. Tough new jackup for rough seas journal article osti. It is a selfpropelled jackup with design optimized for working with unmanned gas production platforms.
This article describes basic data with regard to the jack up rig. Threedimensional model of the hull was made by the design parameters, the size and the layout of the various compartments were determined. Useful software, well control 208, well control formulas 33. There is a current tendency to design jackup units for extended period operation at specific sites, b. Joulon engineers have designed and developed joulon 380 kips gear train using globally accepted software. Global maritime maintains a full suite of offshore design and analysis programs.
A jackup drilling rig is an example of a mobile offshore drilling unit modu. May 10, 2015 view the construction sequence of zentechs jackup rig design, the r550d. Well control training program delivers actionoriented curricula designed to. The system design and optimization of the hull of a jackup platform was presented in the paper, based on finite element method and size optimization theories. The premise of a jackup rig is that it is selfelevating. Mid 2015 keppel fels super b class big foot jack up rig hull for. Louisiana has a successful drilling rig, the l780 jackup series. Mid 2015 keppel fels super b class big foot jackup rig hull for transocean cepheus. Life extension for 20 plus year old jack up drilling rigs, with operationally safe, economically viable and practical engineering. These rules and jackup design practices have evolved based on successful performance and using well.
Training siulators for jackups, including punchthrough and ballast comtrol. Calculates selfstanding mast and masted or fractional rigs up to 3 spreaders mast, shrouds, stays, boom and spreaders. Jackup rig solutions rig integrated solutions products. Joulon380 kips jacking system jacking gear services. Ashore, the load planning modules are interfaced with the inhouse booking systems and are used to create load plans which are then transmitted back to the vessel thus allowing more optimal. Jackup rig and submersible barge combination stls1126. Depending on their design and size, different legs will exhibit different amounts of. Drilling rigs on land are extremely simple but, because a jackup has to be mobile and seagoing, it needs facilities to generate its own power and water, and house the inhabitants that keep it running. The software is a proven, engineering design analysis program that presents predictive performance results in easytoread, comparativestyle and graphic format. A jackup rig or a selfelevating unit is a type of mobile platform that consists of a buoyant hull fitted with a number of movable legs, capable of raising its hull over the surface of the sea.
Firstly, let start with the jacking system, to lift and lower the hull, every jack up will have a special. Calculates selfstanding mast and masted or fractional rigs up to 3. While being moved by towing vessels, jack up rig raise its legs up almost in the air. Nonlinear analysis of jack up structures subjected to random waves a thesis submitted for the degree of doctor of philosophy mark jason cassidy new college, oxford trinity term 1999 there is a steadily increasing demand for the use of jack up units in deeper water and harsher environments. The rig type name comes from its operation principle that its hull can jack up and down. Optimum structural design of the hull on jackup platform. The philosophy has been to combine our core engineering competence with our practical experience, in order to create sustainable and innovative design solutions. The main aim of the company is to provide value for money technical services to the drilling industry. Offshore rig basics offshore exploration and development wells are often drilled from mobile offshore drilling units modus, pronounced moedooz. Another rpd system for major drilling contractor monitor systems were contracted by a major drilling contractor to supply their offshore jackup rig with a retrofit m rpd system.
Many of our jackup rigs are of cantilever design a feature that permits the drilling platform to be extended out from the hull, allowing it to perform drilling or. Guidelines for offshore structural reliability page no. Marine training simulators for jackups and ballast control on semis. Jackup barge with manitowoc 888 series ii crane dvs1236. As noted earlier, over half the worlds jackup fleet is now more than 30 years old, so many rig owners could soon see the benefits from using the hm software.
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