Computer Aided Design of FPSO Vessel for Deepwater Operations

Due to the unavailability of Floating, Production System and Offioading (FPSO) design
library in PETRONAS, extensive iterative process is typically being implemented in
concept design and selection process. Such exercises are based on a structured approach
to meet specific criterion. Determination of specific parameters with respect to scaled
model testing is not always simple and straightforward as it involves experimental
testing as well as cross referencing between numerical analysis. For this project, the
objective is to develop a computer aided design (CAD) model of an FPSO vessel by
initiating an FPSO CAD model library in order to eliminate some of the iteration in
concept design and selection. Besides that, this project aims to analyze the motion
behaviour of an FPSO vessel for the expected operational load condition. The focuses of
this project are on acquiring details of an FPSO vessel and producing a model of the
vessel using CATIA V5Rl2. Included in the scope of work is; conducting motion
analysis of the FPSO vessel. The design library is expected to be achieved through
literature review, calculation, part design and assembly design for CAD model
development, and analysis and data generation. The result of this project is likely to give
an instant value for engineers to review the dimension chosen for the FPSO as well as
the motion behaviour of the vessel. In addition, it is expected that the results to be a
basic assumption for the FPSO's design calculation for weight and stability analysis.