Riser Recoil Analysis Report For Acme Drillship

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Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

GEI Document GEI-RRA1100
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June 8, 2010
Prepared for
Acme Corp.
By
Groves Engineering, Inc.

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Prepared by Groves Engineering, Inc.
Document Information
Prepared For:
Acme Corp. 123 Main Street, Suite 1 City, State, Zip
Prepared By:
Groves Engineering, Inc. 2755 NW Crossing Drive, #233 Bend, Oregon, 97701
Document Title:
Riser Recoil Analysis for Acme Drillship
Document Description:
Emergency disconnect, parted riser, and recoil control algorithm analysis for the Acme Drillship in 7150 ft. and 1000 ft of
water.
Initial Document Date: Revision Date: Revision Number:

May 25, 2010 May 25, 2010 00
GEI Document Number:

GEI-RRA1100
Project Engineer: Supervising Engineer:

Josh Groves Frank Groves
Engineering Manager, GEI President, GEI
Revision Notes
Revision Number: Revised By: Notes:
About Groves Engineering, Inc.

Frank Groves has almost four decades of advanced offshore engineering experience, having focused on the hydraulic
and mechanical design of riser anti-recoil systems. Josh Groves has over 10 years of experience in control system
engineering, specializing in hardware and software development. GEI is based out of Bend, Oregon and can be found on
the web at www.grovesengineering.com.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3 SCOPE OF REPORT NOTIFICATION.......................................................................................................................................... 6

4 ANALYSIS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION.................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 PLANNED, EMERGENCY DEEPWATER DISCONNECT IN 7,150 FT OF SEAWATER .......................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Predicted Sea States (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft) ....................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2 Telescoping Joint Travel and Cylinder Stroke (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft) ................................................................. 9
4.1.3 Riser Configuration and Top Tension per API RP 16Q (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft) .................................................. 10
4.1.4 Tensioner System Design and Setting (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)........................................................................... 12
4.1.5 Anti-Recoil Control Algorithm (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)....................................................................................... 13
4.1.6 Simulation Results (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft) ........................................................................................................ 15
5 CONCLUSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6 APPENDIX - RISER CONFIGURATION AND TENSIONS PER API RP 16Q (7,150 FT) ................................................................... 21

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1 Introduction
This document presents analyses and discussions based upon the emergency disconnects simulated by Groves
Engineering, Inc. (GEI) for Acme Corp. involving the drilling riser and tensioning system of the Acme Drillship.
Section 4 of this document presents and discusses the analyses and results for the following Acme Drillship scenario: a
planned emergency disconnect occurring in 7,150 ft of seawater. Other items covered in Section 4 include calculated
riser top tension, telescoping joint vs. tensioner rod relationship, as well as tensioner system design and setup.
Section 5 discusses conclusions of the analysis as well as possible improvements to the existing anti-recoil valves and to
their control algorithms.
The disconnects have been simulated using the GEI proprietary software, GRASIM (Groves Riser Anti-Recoil Simulation).
GRASIM adheres to the guidelines of API RP 16Q wherever applicable. Dividing the riser into constituent parts, GRASIM
analyzes the riser from the load ring and outer barrel of the TJ down to the LMRP. The analysis accounts for complex
effects such as the viscous drag of the seawater external to the riser and LMRP and the viscous drag of the mud internal
to the riser, the spring rates and buoyancies of the riser sections and the interaction of the load ring with the TJ outer
barrel.
For the Acme Drillship, the tensioning system consists of the load ring, tensioner cylinders, control valve, local
accumulators (high and low pressure sides), piping between the cylinder and control valve and between the control
valve and accumulator, compressibility of the compensator fluid, length and diameter of the air line connecting the
local, high pressure accumulator to the air banks and volume of the air banks.
As the LMRP clearance over bottom and telescoping joint clashing are key considerations in riser recoil analysis, both the
rig’s heave amplitude and period of motion are critical. The nature of the recoil is affected by the event’s occurrence
point in the heave cycle. Therefore, the disconnect analysis is performed at eight, evenly distributed points throughout
one heave cycle of the rig. The vessel motion is simulated as a sinusoidal heave wave with the period and amplitude of
the heave wave derived from the vessel RAOs and significant heave information provided by the rig owner/operator.
The emergency disconnect is examined for the event occurrence at various points along the heave cycle. Forces,
pressures, flows, accelerations, velocities, positions, etc., are calculated for very small time intervals and, thus, the
program proceeds in time in an iterative manner.

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2 Objective
The primary goals of the analyses presented herein are:
A. Determine the top tension requirements per API RP 16Q for the Acme Drillship given various operational
scenarios
B. Determine acceptable control criteria to be used with the Acme Drillship’s riser anti-recoil control
system with consideration for clashing of the telescoping joint (TJ), jump-out of the outer barrel from
the load ring, as well as the lower marine riser package’s (LMRP) clearance over the lower blow-out
preventer (BOP) stack. The customer has prescribed that GEI optimize the anti-recoil control algorithm
for an emergency disconnect event for the heaviest riser weight scenario. Then, this same algorithm will
be applied to the lightest riser weight scenario and the disconnect event will again be analyzed. GEI
shall assess whether multiple anti-recoil control curves are required by the Acme Drillship.

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3 Scope of Report Notification

The results and recommendations of this report apply solely to the test cases as described in specific detail in this
document. Groves Engineering, Inc. has relied upon the accuracy of information provided by the customer to generate
this report and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies in this information.
The results and recommendations of this report exclude any consideration for the yielding of materials, failure modes of
the riser and riser tensioning system, and regional or international laws that may be applicable to the design or
operation of the drilling equipment.
Groves Engineering, Inc. does not intend to imply any guarantee or warranty with the contents of this report, and the
results and recommendations contained herein are only to be viewed as academic and informational in nature.

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4 Analysis, Results and Discussion

In this section, summaries will be presented for the following recoil events that were modeled by GEI:
• Planned, emergency deepwater disconnect, 7,150 ft of seawater
For the test case above, the following information will be discussed:
• Predicted sea states

• Telescoping joint travel and cylinder stroke
• Riser configuration, mud attributes, and top tension requirements per API RP 16Q
• Tensioner system design and setting
• Key output from simulation, including LMRP and telescoping joint clearances

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4.1 Planned, Emergency Deepwater Disconnect in 7,150 ft of Seawater

This section discusses the riser and tensioning system arrangement, along with the GRASIM simulation results, for a
planned, emergency deepwater disconnect in 7,150 ft of seawater for the Acme Drillship. This disconnect occurs by way
of a planned disconnect of the LMRP from the lower BOP.
4.1.1 Predicted Sea States (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)

The owner/operator of the Acme Drilling Rig provided the following information regarding the rig heave amplitude and
period to be used for the emergency disconnect analyses. The following values have been used in this simulation:
WAVE PERIOD HEAVE AMPLITUDE HEAVE PERIOD

11.2 seconds 47 inches 11.7 seconds
Table 1 Customer-Supplied Rig Heave Values Used in Analyses

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4.1.2 Telescoping Joint Travel and Cylinder Stroke (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)
Tensioner Cylinder vs. Telescoping Joint Stroke
0
Over-stroke of tensioner cylinder (9 in)
9 0
Riser recoil control region (110 in)
119 110
Rig heave amplitude for typical operational conditions (58 in)

Cylinder Stroke
Telescoping Joint Stroke
177 168
Tidal variations, stretch in riser and other variations (73 in)
250 241
Allowable increase in tensioner stroke due to offset (194 in)
444 435
Rig heave amplitude for severe operational conditions (96 in)
540 531
Excess telescoping joint stroke (165 in)
696
Full Cylinder Stroke Nominal Space-Out Clashing of TJ
(Fully
Collapsed)
168 in
9 in
531 in
177 in
540 in
(Fully
Extended)
Figure 1 Telescoping Joint vs. Cylinder Stroke (7,150 ft)

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4.1.3 Riser Configuration and Top Tension per API RP 16Q (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)
It should be noted that the minimum tension (Tmin) as calculated by way of API RP 16Q and referred to in this document
represents the sum of the upward forces exerted by all tensioner pistons on the load ring, measured parallel to the
stoke path of each piston, with the weight of load ring then subtracted from this sum.
Tmin = ( Fpiston * N ) – Wload ring
Minimum top tension as calculated per API RP 16Q:
Tmin = Minimum Top Tension = TSRmin * N / [ Rf * ( N - n ) ]
TSRmin = Minimum Load Ring Tension = Ws * fwt - Bn * fbt + Ai * [ dm * Hm - dw * Hw ]
Ws = Submerged Riser Weight Hm = Drilling Fluid Column
fwt = Submerged Weight dw = Sea Water Weight Density

Tolerance Factor
Bn = Net Lift of Buoyancy Material Hw = Sea Water Column
fbt = Buoyancy Loss and Tolerance N = Number of Tensioners Supporting Riser

Factor
Ai = Internal Cross-Sectional Area n = Number of Tensioners Subject to Sudden

of Riser including fluid lines Failure
dm = Drilling Fluid Weight Density Rf = Reduction Factor Relating Vertical

Tension at Load Ring to Tensioners
A detailed account of the API 16Q calculations for minimum top tension requirements can be found in the Appendix,
Section 6. The below summary tables capture key results of the calculations.
Since inaccuracies in riser and LMRP weights significantly affect the results of the recoil analysis, all recoil scenarios were
simulated for both upper and lower limit weight estimates.
Utilizing the convention of API RP 16Q, the upper limit was derived by applying a factor of 0.98 to the nominal lift on the
riser and LMRP, and a factor of 1.05 was applied to the nominal steel weight. The lower limit was then calculated, per
the customer’s recommendation, by applying a factor of 1.00 to the nominal lift on the riser and LMRP, and a factor of

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1.00 was applied to the nominal steel weight (i.e. the lower weight limit equals the nominal weight and buoyancy). Table
2 through Table 3 below show the weights that were used in the riser recoil analysis.
Steel Weight Penalty Factor 1

Buoyancy Module Penalty Factor 1
RISER AND LMRP WEIGHTS

LENGTH GROUP DRY GROUP WET- GROUP LIFT FORCE
QUANTITY GROUP
PER WEIGHT, W/O WEIGHT, W/O OF SUBMERGED
SECTION GROUP DESCRIPTION OF SECTIONS WEIGHT
SECTION BUOY MODULES BUOY MODULES BUOY MODULES
IN GROUP
(ft) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs)
Telescoping Joint, Above Water 35.4 1 50874 50874 0 50874
Telescoping Joint, Below Water 42.0 1 29986 26070 0 26070
Pup Joint 30ft 30.0 3 58971 51269 2130 49139
Pup Joint 5ft 5.0 2 11374 9889 202 9687
Slick Joint (0.875" wall) 80.0 5 164065 142638 10965 131673
Bouyancy Joint 5,000ft 80.0 50 1681400 1461809 1394750 67059
Slick Joint (0.75" wall) 80.0 5 149320 129819 10890 118929
Riser Adaptor 12.6 1 13589 11814 0 11814
LMRP 43.3 1 262300 228044 0 228044
TOTALS 95 3329835 2901603 2135733 765870
Table 2 Nominal/Low Limit Riser and LMRP Weights (7,150 ft)
Steel Weight Penalty Factor 1.05

Buoyancy Module Penalty Factor 0.98
RISER AND LMRP WEIGHTS

LENGTH GROUP DRY GROUP WET- GROUP LIFT FORCE
QUANTITY GROUP
PER WEIGHT, W/O WEIGHT, W/O OF SUBMERGED
SECTION GROUP DESCRIPTION OF SECTIONS WEIGHT
SECTION BUOY MODULES BUOY MODULES BUOY MODULES
IN GROUP
(ft) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs)
Telescoping Joint, Above Water 35.4 1 53418 53418 0 53418
Telescoping Joint, Below Water 42.0 1 31485 27373 0 27373
Pup Joint 30ft 30.0 3 61920 53833 2087 51745
Pup Joint 5ft 5.0 2 11943 10383 198 10185
Slick Joint (0.875" wall) 80.0 5 172268 149770 10746 139024
Slick Joint (0.75" wall) 80.0 5 156786 136310 10672 125638
Riser Adaptor 12.6 1 14268 12405 0 12405
LMRP 43.3 1 275415 239446 0 239446
TOTALS 95 3496327 3046683 2093018 953664
Table 3 High Limit Riser and LMRP Weights (7,150 ft)

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4.1.4 Tensioner System Design and Setting (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)
For the Acme Drillship riser tensioning system, one tensioner consists of a direct-acting tensioner rod and cylinder
applying an upward force on the load ring. The hydraulic fluid in the cylinder is pressurized by an accumulator that, in
turn, is pressurized by a common air bottle bank. An Olmsted Co. anti-recoil control valve lies in the fluid pathway
between the accumulator and the tensioner cylinder. See Figure 2 below for a qualitative depiction of the tensioning
system layout.
Direct
Common Air Tensioner
Accumulator
Bottle Bank (Qty 6)
(Qty 6)
(Qty 1)
Olmsted Anti-
Recoil Valve
(Qty 6)
Figure 2 Qualitative Layout of Riser Tensioning System
The required top tension as discussed in Section 4.1.3 determines the necessary pressure settings for the riser
tensioning system. The relationship of the cylinder to telescoping joint stroke is depicted in Figure 1. Based upon these
values and the information provided by the rig owner/operator regarding the characteristics of tensioning system, the
following values have been used for this analysis. Note, the values in Table 4 correspond to a nominal, calm sea state.

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Description Units Value Description Units Value

Ambient Temperature rankine 540 Area of Line, Cyl to Accum In^2 7.07
Number of Tensioners (no units) 6 CV of Valve (Fully Open) (no units) 305
Bulk Modulus of Hydraulic Fluid psi 250,000 Total Accumulator Volume In^3 102,942
Total Rod Stroke inches 540 Initial Pressure in Accum psi 2,119
Rod Weight lbs 6357 Initial Air Volume in Accum ft^3 41.1
Rod-Side Cylinder Area In^2 181 Length of Line, Accum to Bank inches 167
Initial Pressure in Cylinder psi 2,119 Area of Line, Accum to Bank In^2 7.07
Initial Rod Stroke-Out inches 168 Total Volume of Air Bank ft^3 2079
Length of Line, Cyl to Accum inches 167 Initial Pressure in Air Bank psi 2119
Table 4 Tensioning System Characteristics (7,150 ft, 17.2 ppg)
4.1.5 Anti-Recoil Control Algorithm (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)

A primary objective of this analysis is the determination of the control algorithm for the rig’s riser anti-recoil system.
Based upon the customer’s direction, an anti-recoil control algorithm shall be optimized to minimize telescoping joint
clashing as well as outer barrel/load ring jump-out. The scenario that results in the closest proximity for telescoping joint
clashing, referred to Test Case 1, occurs when the top tension is at its maximum and the riser and LMRP weights are at
their low weight extreme.
Based upon the customer’s description of the anti-recoil control system aboard the Acme Drillship, GEI is providing
coefficients for a 5th-order polynomial that dictates the relationship of the valve CV to the tensioner position, along with
boundary conditions for the control curve. The polynomial is of the structure:
CV = A * CYLPOSITION ^ 5 + B * CYLPOSITION ^ 4 + C * CYLPOSITION ^ 3 + D * CYLPOSITION ^ 2 + E * CYLPOSITION + F
It has been assumed that one second before the disconnect event, the control system will begin shifting the anti-recoil
valve to the position as calculated by the polynomial and its boundary conditions. Thus, when the disconnect event
occurs, the control valve will be fully throttled to the CV as dictated by the curve.
The control curve recommended below has been optimized to minimize telescoping joint clashing and outer barrel/load
ring jump-out, while maximizing LMRP clearance, for Test Case 1 as explored by GEI.

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Coefficient A -1.19E-10
Coefficient B 8.71E-08
Coefficient C -2.07E-05
Coefficient D 4.05E-03
Coefficient E -7.35E-02
Coefficient F -3.31E-10
Cylinder Stroke-Out for CV=0 20
Cylinder Stoke-Out for Full CV 400
Table 5 5th-Order Polynomial Coefficients and Boundary Conditions for Anti-Recoil Valve Control Curve
Table 6 Anti-Recoil Valve Control Curve

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4.1.6 Simulation Results (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)

There are two primary concerns for emergency disconnect event which occurs at the LMRP/BOP interface: the LMRP’s
clearance over the BOP during subsequent downward heave cycles of the rig and the clashing that can occur if the
telescoping joint runs out of travel. A secondary point of interest is the jump-out which can occur at the outer
barrel/load ring interface when the upward rate of travel of the riser exceeds that of the tensioner pistons.
Though GEI has analyzed the disconnect event for varying riser weights, top tensions, mud weights, and telescoping joint
space-outs, the two most extreme scenarios present the greatest opportunity for unfavorable outcomes.
The scenario that results in the closest proximity for telescoping joint clashing, referred to Test Case 1, occurs when the
top tension is at its maximum and the riser and LMRP weights are at their low weight extremes. Also, the rig is
considered to be off location, exposed to larger significant waves, and the telescoping joint is at its minimum allowable
nominal space-out. Table 6 below summarizes the key settings for Test Case 1.
Item Description Units Value

Nominal Top Tension lbs 2,259,000
Riser and LMRP Total Wet Weight lbs 775,103
Mud Weight ppg 17.2
Rig Heave Range inches 94.0
Rig Heave Period seconds 11.7
Nominal Telescoping Joint Space-Out inches 168.0
Table 7 Key Settings for Test Case 1: Testing Exposure to Telescoping Joint Clashing
The affect of the disconnect event on the ACME Drillship’s riser and LMRP was analyzed at eight points evenly spaced
over one rig heave cycle. Table 8 below presents key results of the analyses while Figure 3 shows the outcome in
graphical form.
It should be observed that no modification of the control curve could fully remove the potential for jump-out, the slight
parting of the load ring from the telescoping joint outer barrel. Though the jump-out is small (1.6 inches at its
maximum), GEI is not prepared to make any comments on how this jump-out will influence the anti-recoil control
system overall and what will occur when the riser goes into compression.

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Closest Proximity of Telescoping Joint to Clashing inches 16.1
Closest Proximity of LMRP to BOP Clashing inches 97.2
Maximum Jump-Out from Load Ring inches 1.6
Average 95%-Full-Recoil Time seconds 17.8
Table 8 Key Results of Test Case 1: Testing Exposure to Telescoping Joint Clashing
Figure 3 Test Case 1 Results: Testing Exposure to Telescoping Joint Clashing

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The scenario that corresponds to the closest proximity for LMRP/BOP clashing, referred to Test Case 2, occurs when the
top tension is at its minimum and the riser and LMRP weights are at their high weight extremes. Also, the rig is
considered to be off location, exposed to larger significant waves, and the telescoping joint is at its minimum allowable
nominal space-out. Table 7 below summarizes the key settings for Test Case 2. Recall, per the customer’s
recommendation, GEI has applied the anti-recoil control algorithm developed for Test Case 1 to Test Case 2.

Nominal Top Tension lbs 1,096,958
Riser and LMRP Total Wet Weight lbs 953,664
Mud Weight ppg 8.55
Rig Heave Range inches 94.0
Rig Heave Period seconds 11.7
Nominal Telescoping Joint Space-Out inches 168.0
Table 9 Key Settings for Test Case 2: Testing Exposure to LMRP/BOP Clashing
The affect of the disconnect event on the ACME Drillship’s riser and LMRP was analyzed at eight points evenly spaced
over one rig heave cycle. Table 10 below presents key results of the analyses while Figure 4 shows the outcome in
graphical form.

Closest Proximity of Telescoping Joint to Clashing inches 52.1
Closest Proximity of LMRP to BOP Clashing inches 0
Maximum Jump-Out from Load Ring inches 0
Average 95%-Full-Recoil Time seconds 24.6
Table 10 Key Results for Test Case 2: Testing Exposure to LMRP/BOP Clashing

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Figure 4 Test Case 2 Results: Testing Exposure to LMRP/BOP Clashing

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5 Conclusions
It is the recommendation of GEI that, in order to account for different mud weights and, thus, top tensions, the Acme
Drillship employ more than one anti-recoil control algorithm.
An optimized anti-recoil valve control curve was derived by GEI for the 17.2 ppg mud weight scenario, where the only
undesirable effect was a small amount of jump-out (1.6 inches) between the outer barrel and the load ring. This same
control curve, however, when applied to the 8.55 ppg mud weight scenario resulted in potential LMRP/BOP clashing at
significant velocities.
GEI recommends that at least two additional anti-recoil valve control curves by used by the Acme Drillship’s control
system to accommodate different ranges of mud weights and top tensions. These recommended additional control
curves have not been analyzed in this report.

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Appendix

GEI Document GEI-RRA1100
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June 8, 2010

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6 APPENDIX - Riser Configuration and Tensions per API RP 16Q (7,150 ft)
The calculations below are based upon detailed equipment information as provided by the rig owner/operator. The
minimum riser top tension calculations have been performed with strict adherence to API RP 16Q, however, high and
low top tension limits have been imposed based upon the characteristics of the riser and LMRP.
It should be noted that the minimum tension (Tmin) as calculated by way of API RP 16Q and referred to in this document
represents the sum of the upward forces exerted by all tensioner pistons on the load ring, measured parallel to the
stoke path of each piston, with the weight of load ring then subtracted from this sum.
Information Last Submitted: 6-7-2100
Information Submitted By: John Doe, Acme Drilling and Exploration Co.
Information Submitted To: Josh Groves, Groves Engineering, Inc.
TENSION REQUIREMENTS, PER API RP 16Q

Tmin = Minimum Top Tension = TSRmin * N / [ Rf * ( N - n ) ] dm = Drilling Fluid Weight Density
TSRmin = Minimum Load Ring Tension = Ws * fwt - Bn * fbt + Ai * [ dm * Hm - dw * Hw ] Hm = Drilling Fluid Column
Ws = Submerged Riser Weight dw = Sea Water Weight Density
fwt = Submerged Weight Tolerance Factor Hw = Sea Water Column
Bn = Net Lift of Bouyancy Material N = Number of Tensioners Supporting Riser
fbt = Bouyancy Loss and Tolerance Factor n = Number of Tensioners Subject to Sudden Failure
Ai = Internal Cross-Sectional Area of Riser including fluid lines Rf = Reduction Factor Relating Vertical Tension at Load Ring to Tensioners
FACTORS AND CONSTANTS LMRP INFORMATION RISER CROSS-SECTION

Steel Wet-Weight Factor 0.8694 Number of Tensioners (N) 6 LMRP Dry Weight (lbs) 262300 Main Riser ID Area (ft^2) 1.990
Submerged Weight Tol Factor (fwt) 1.05 Tensioners Subject to Failure (n) 1 LMRP Wet-Weight (lbs) 228044 Choke, Kill, Boost, Hydro ID Area (ft^2) 0.271
Buoyancy Loss and Tol Factor (fbt) 0.98 Tension Reduction Factor (Rf) 0.9 LMRP Height Off Sea Floor (ft) 43.25 Total Cross-Sectional Area (ft^2) 2.261
Sea Water Density (lbs/ft^3) (dw) 63.65 Elasticity of Steel (psi) 29000000 Total Mud Volume in Riser Column (gal) 120939
RISER SECTIONS
SECTION DRY SECTION DRY SECTION WET- SECTION LIFT FORCE GROUP DRY WEIGHT, GROUP DRY GROUP WET- GROUP LIFT FORCE
LENGTH PER QUANTITY OF DEPTH AT BASE OF
WEIGHT, W/O WEIGHT, W/ WEIGHT, W/O OF SUBMERGED BUOY GROUP LENGTH W/O BUOY WEIGHT, W/ BUOY WEIGHT, W/O BUOY OF SUBMERGED
SECTION GROUP DESCRIPTION SECTION SECTIONS IN GROUP
BUOY MODULES BUOY MODULES BUOY MODULES MODULES MODULES MODULES MODULES BUOY MODULES
GROUP
(ft) (ft) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (ft) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs)
Telescoping Joint, Above Water 35.4 1 0.0 50874 50874 50874 0 35.4 50874 50874 50874 0
Telescoping Joint, Below Water 42.0 1 42.0 29986 29986 26070 0 42.0 29986 29986 26070 0
Pup Joint 30ft 30.0 3 132.0 19657 21978 17090 710 90.0 58971 65934 51269 2130
Pup Joint 5ft 5.0 2 142.0 5687 6124 4944 101 10.0 11374 12248 9889 202
Slick Joint (0.875" wall) 80.0 5 542.0 32813 41549 28528 2193 400.0 164065 207745 142638 10965
Bouyancy Joint 5,000ft 80.0 50 4542.0 33628 59318 29236 27895 4000.0 1681400 2965900 1461809 1394750
Slick Joint (0.75" wall) 80.0 5 7102.0 29864 38778 25964 2178 400.0 149320 193890 129819 10890
Riser Adaptor 12.6 1 7114.6 13589 13589 11814 0 12.6 13589 13589 11814 0
TOTALS 95 7114.6 7150.0 3067535 5161570 2673559 2135733
TENSION CALCULATIONS
Submerged Riser Weight (Ws) 2673559
MIN TENSION AT LOAD RING, TSRmin MIN TENSIONERS SETTING, Tmin Tmin W/ LIMITS
Net Lift of Buoyancy Material (Bn) 2135733 MUD UNIT WEIGHT
IMPOSED
Penalized Riser Weight (Ws * fwt - Bn * fbt) 714219 Ws * fwt - Bn * fbt + Ai * [ dm * Hm - dw * Hw ] TSRmin * N / [ Rf * ( N - n ) ]
(ppg) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs)
MINIMUM TENSION LOW LIMIT MINIMUM TENSION HIGH LIMIT 8.55 724366 965821 1096958
Min LMRP Overpull, LMRPmin (lbs) 45000 Riser Coupling Rating (lbs) 2510000 10.50 960197 1280263 1280263
Min Load Ring Tension, TSRmin (lbs) 987262 Tensioner System Limit (lbs) 2950000 15.00 1504422 2005896 2005896
Min Tensioners Setting, Tmin (lbs) 1096958 Max Tensioners Setting, Tmin (lbs) 2259000 17.20 1770488 2360651 2259000

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Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

Initial Document Date: Revision Date: Revision Number:

GEI Document Number:

Project Engineer: Supervising Engineer:

About Groves Engineering, Inc.

Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

3 SCOPE OF REPORT NOTIFICATION.......................................................................................................................................... 6

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Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

3 Scope of Report Notification

Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

4 Analysis, Results and Discussion

• Planned, emergency deepwater disconnect, 7,150 ft of seawater

• Predicted sea states

Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

4.1 Planned, Emergency Deepwater Disconnect in 7,150 ft of Seawater

4.1.1 Predicted Sea States (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)

WAVE PERIOD HEAVE AMPLITUDE HEAVE PERIOD

Table 1 Customer-Supplied Rig Heave Values Used in Analyses

Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

Tensioner Cylinder vs. Telescoping Joint Stroke

Riser recoil control region (110 in)

Rig heave amplitude for typical operational conditions (58 in)

Tidal variations, stretch in riser and other variations (73 in)

Allowable increase in tensioner stroke due to offset (194 in)

Excess telescoping joint stroke (165 in)

Full Cylinder Stroke Nominal Space-Out Clashing of TJ

Figure 1 Telescoping Joint vs. Cylinder Stroke (7,150 ft)

Riser Recoil Analysis Report for Acme Drillship

Tmin = ( Fpiston * N ) – Wload ring

Minimum top tension as calculated per API RP 16Q:

Tmin = Minimum Top Tension = TSRmin * N / [ Rf * ( N - n ) ]

TSRmin = Minimum Load Ring Tension = Ws * fwt - Bn * fbt + Ai * [ dm * Hm - dw * Hw ]

Ws = Submerged Riser Weight Hm = Drilling Fluid Column

fwt = Submerged Weight dw = Sea Water Weight Density

Bn = Net Lift of Buoyancy Material Hw = Sea Water Column

fbt = Buoyancy Loss and Tolerance N = Number of Tensioners Supporting Riser

Ai = Internal Cross-Sectional Area n = Number of Tensioners Subject to Sudden

dm = Drilling Fluid Weight Density Rf = Reduction Factor Relating Vertical

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Steel Weight Penalty Factor 1

RISER AND LMRP WEIGHTS

Table 2 Nominal/Low Limit Riser and LMRP Weights (7,150 ft)

Steel Weight Penalty Factor 1.05

RISER AND LMRP WEIGHTS

Table 3 High Limit Riser and LMRP Weights (7,150 ft)

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Figure 2 Qualitative Layout of Riser Tensioning System

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Description Units Value Description Units Value

Table 4 Tensioning System Characteristics (7,150 ft, 17.2 ppg)

4.1.5 Anti-Recoil Control Algorithm (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)

CV = A * CYLPOSITION ^ 5 + B * CYLPOSITION ^ 4 + C * CYLPOSITION ^ 3 + D * CYLPOSITION ^ 2 + E * CYLPOSITION + F

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Table 6 Anti-Recoil Valve Control Curve

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4.1.6 Simulation Results (Emergency Disconnect, 7,150 ft)

Item Description Units Value

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Item Description Units Value