OFFSHORE STRUCTURES ( module -1 questions)

2 marks :

1. What are offshore structures ? Why are they used ?

2. What are the types of offshore structures ?

3. What is the difference between spar and monotower platform ?

4. What are the materials used in the construction of offshore
structures ?
5. Write about the stability of offshore structures ?

6. What are permanent loads and operating loads ?

7. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of jacket

platforms?
8. What are :

a) spudcans
b) piles

9. What are the classification society regulations regarding offshore

structures?
10. What are duplex stainless steels?

7 marks :

OFFSHORE STRUCTURES ( module -1 questions)

1. Explain about any two fixed and floating offshore structures .

2. Write about the construction of jacket platform .

3. Write about the mooring systems used in offshore structures ?

4. Explain in detail about the materials and corrosion resistance in

offshore structures .
5.Write about :
a) FPSO

b) semi submersible platforms

c) wave loads

d) accidental loads

6. Write about the parts of an offshore structure .

a) topside b) riser c) anchors and mooring .
7. Write about :

a) API and DNV

b) tethers

c) condeeps
d) jack ups

8. Write about the construction of gravity platforms .

9. Explain in detail about the loads on offshore structures .

10. Write about the design method of an offshore structure.