An application of a computer system is investigated for the purpose of the assistance in the operation of a semi-submersible drilling unit.

A conceptional design of application softwares and a configuration of hardwares are studied.

The required major functions, flow chart, input data and output data are presented for each program.

The system seems effective for the calculations of loading, stability, mooring and riser analysis.

Keywords:
calculation, input data, riser pipe, information, external force, output data, displacement, operator, application software, onboard
Subjects:
Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Risers
Copyright 1984, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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