FluidStructure Interaction Research Team

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Fluid/Structure InteractionResearch Team

• J. Zhang (TAL)
• J. Kallindris
• M.H. Kim
• S. Kinnas
• J. Niedzwecki
• E. Powers
• J. Roesset
• S. Ward
• M. Irani
• P. Johnson

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Fluid/Structure InteractionResearch Program
Objectives

• Basic and applied research focused upon deepwater
  technology development
• Discovery of fundamental knowledge novel
  approaches
• Developments based upon theoretical, numerical
  and experimental studies
• Timely technology transfer

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Waves Response

• Research Focus
• wave-wave interaction theory
• cylinder cluster experiments
• quantification methods
• systematic evaluation of nonlinearities
• reliability estimation
• Spar, mini-TLP, FPSO experiments

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Fluid/Structure InteractionResearch Program
Opportunities

• Wave, Current Wind Fields
• Directional Seas
• Time-Frequency Characterization
• Spatial CoherenceLarge Regions
• Moving Storm Simulation
• Wave Tank
• Mooring Lines Moored Bodies
• Novel Concepts
• Field Data Analysis
• WACSIS North Sea Wave Data
• Neptune Spar

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Fluid/Structure InteractionResearch Program
Opportunities

• Slender Body Hydro Arrays
• VIV Experiments
• Generalization of probabilistic riser collision
  model
• Response Prediction
• Wave-wave model approach
• Wavelet-based higher order spectrum
• Dynamic positioning
• Theme Problems
• Test prediction capabilities
• e.g. Spar with field data

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OTRC Flluid/Structure Lecturesby Prof. Geir Moe

• A. Wave Kinematics-A Lagrangian Approach
• B. Hydrodynamic Drag Damping
• C. Structure Analysis of Risers
• D. Prediction of Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV)
• by Means of Complex Modes
• Dates to be announced. For more information
• and future mailing request, please contact
• Ms. Kay Choate.