Newton's momentum principles could help design safer offshore facilities in extreme waves

by Annelies Gartner, University of Western Australia

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Add as preferred source BP FPSO Schiehallion stern at Keppel Verolme distant. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Arno-nl Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license . Researchers have developed a novel model to accurately and efficiently predict the impact of "green water"—water washing onto the deck of an offshore facility during extreme wave conditions.

Transforming Energy Infrastructure through Digital Engineering (TIDE) researchers at The University of Western Australia developed the model for floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facilities, which house essential components for hydrocarbon processing.

They include separation systems, water treatment, gas compression equipment, power generation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, control rooms and living spaces.