An Þassessment of techniques for removing offshore structures /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Marine Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Techniques for Removing Fixed Offshore Structures
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996.
Temas:
Offshore structures.
Drilling platforms.
Oil well drilling rigs.
Structures offshore.
Plateformes de forage.
Pétrole > Puits > Forage > Appareils et matériel.
offshore drilling platforms.
Drilling platforms
Offshore structures
Oil well drilling rigs
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • AN ASSESSMENT OF TECHNIQUES FOR REMOVING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
  • Copyright
  • MARINE BOARD
  • Preface
  • BACKGROUND
  • COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY
  • HOW THE STUDY WAS CONDUCTED
  • ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • REFERENCES
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • CONCLUSIONS
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
  • REFERENCE
  • 1Overview of Existing Offshore Structures and Removal Regulations
  • EXISTING PLATFORMS
  • Platform Types and Configurations
  • Free-Standing Caisson with Well(s)
  • Well-Protector Jackets
  • Braced Caissons with Well(s)Conventionally Piled Platforms with Wells
  • Conventionally Piled Platforms without Wells
  • Skirt-Piled Platforms
  • Special Application Platforms
  • CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT USED IN PLATFORM REMOVALS
  • REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PERMITS
  • Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Outer Continental Shelf Lands Acts
  • National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Marine Mammals Protection Act
  • Other Laws and Regulations
  • Platform Removal Permit Process
  • Rigs-to-Reef Program
  • International Laws
  • REFERENCES
  • 2 Assessment of Cutting TechniquesEXPLOSIVE CUTTING TECHNIQUES
  • Present Explosive Cutting Techniques
  • Bulk Explosive Charges
  • Configured Bulk Charges
  • Cutting Charges
  • Future Explosive Cutting Techniques
  • Cutting Charges
  • Fracturing Charges
  • Other Explosive Charges
  • NONEXPLOSIVE CUTTING TECHNIQUES
  • Present Nonexplosive Cutting Techniques
  • Mechanical Cutters
  • Abrasive Cutters
  • Diver Cuts
  • Future Nonexplosive Cutting Techniques
  • Hydraulic Shears
  • Diamond Wire Cutter
  • TECHNIQUES BEING DEVELOPED
  • Laser Cutting
  • Pyrotechnic CuttingCryogenics
  • Chemical Cutters
  • Deployment of Remotely Operated Vehicles
  • Bubble Curtains
  • Acoustic Devices
  • Platform Design Considerations
  • REFERENCES
  • 3 Technical Considerations
  • RECENT REMOVAL PATTERNS
  • Platform Removals by Water Depth
  • Platform Removals by Year
  • Platform Removal Trend
  • TYPICAL ABANDONMENT PROCESS
  • Removal Options
  • Leave-in-Place Option
  • Partial Removal Option
  • Topple-in-Place Option
  • Complete Removal Option
  • Factors in Selecting Removal Methods
  • TYPICAL PLATFORM REMOVAL COSTSREFERENCES
  • 4 Environmental Assessment of Present Removal Techniques
  • HABITAT AND ECOSYSTEMS
  • Sea Turtles
  • Marine Mammals
  • Fish
  • NONLETHAL EFFECTS OF EXPLOSIVE REMOVALS
  • SUMMARY
  • REFERENCES
  • 5 Summary Assessment of Explosive and Nonexplosive Technologies
  • FINDINGS
  • 6 Conclusions and Recommendations
  • CONCLUSIONS
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
  • APPENDICES
  • Appendix A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
  • Appendix B Federal Register Notice and List of Respondents
  • LIST OF RESPONDENTS

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