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  • API 2FPS : 2011

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    PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  19-02-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2011

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    Special Notes
    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
    5 Overall considerations
    6 Basic design requirements
    7 Actions and action effects
    8 Global analysis
    9 Structural considerations
    10 Fatigue analysis and design
    11 Monohulls
    12 Semi-submersibles
    13 Spars
    14 Conversion and reuse
    15 Hydrostatic stability and compartmentation
    16 Mechanical systems
    17 Stationkeeping systems
    18 In-service inspection, monitoring and maintenance
    19 Floating structure design and analysis - Other hulls
    Annex A (informative) - Additional information and guidance
    Annex B (normative) - API Floating Structures Design
            Standards
    Bibliography

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    Gives requirements and guidance for the structural design and/or assessment of floating offshore platforms used by the petroleum and natural gas industries to support the following functions: a) production; b) storage and/or offloading; c) drilling and production; d) production, storage and offloading; and e) drilling, production, storage and offloading.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    API 2SIM : 2014 STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT OF FIXED OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
    04/19985215 DC : DRAFT DEC 2004 BS ISO 19904-1 - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: MONOHULLS, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES AND SPARS
    ABS 0276 : 2017 COR 2018 GUIDANCE NOTES ON CONVERSION OF MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS TO FLOATING PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS
    API 2N : 2015 PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING STRUCTURES AND PIPELINES FOR ARCTIC CONDITIONS
    ISO 19904-1:2006 Petroleum and natural gas industries Floating offshore structures Part 1: Monohulls, semi-submersibles and spars
    CSA ISO 19904-1 : 2007 : R2017 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: MONOHULLS, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES AND SPARS
    ABS 0249 : 2017 GUIDANCE NOTES ON AIR GAP ANALYSIS FOR SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES
    17/30291980 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 19904-1 - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: SHIP-SHAPED, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE, SPAR AND SHALLOW-DRAUGHT CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURES
    I.S. EN ISO 19904-1:2006 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: MONOHULLS, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES AND SPARS
    API 2RD : 2013 DYNAMIC RISERS FOR FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
    API 2A WSD : 2014 PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMS - WORKING STRESS DESIGN
    BS EN ISO 19904-1:2006 Petroleum and natural gas industries. Floating offshore structures Monohulls, semi-submersibles and spars
    EN ISO 19904-1:2006 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Floating offshore structures - Part 1: Monohulls, semi-submersibles and spars (ISO 19904-1:2006)
    ABS 0286 : 2017 COR 2018 GUIDANCE NOTES ON NEARSHORE POSITION MOORING
    ABS 0217 : 2017 GUIDANCE NOTES ON LIFE EXTENSION METHODOLOGY FOR FLOATING PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS
    BS ISO 19904-1 : 2006 AMD 16927 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: MONOHULLS, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES AND SPARS
    API 2INT-DG : 2007 INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR DESIGN OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS
    CSA ISO 19904-1 : 2007 : R2012 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: MONOHULLS, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES AND SPARS
    CSA ISO 19904-1 : 2007 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 1: MONOHULLS, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLES AND SPARS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IMO IB701 : 2005 SUPP 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOAD LINES
    BS 7448-1:1991 Fracture mechanics toughness tests Method for determination of KIc, critical CTOD and critical J values of metallic materials
    BV NR494 : R02 RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFSHORE LOADING & OFFLOADING BUOYS
    ISO 17643:2015 Non-destructive testing of welds Eddy current testing of welds by complex-plane analysis
    ISO 19901-6:2009 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Specific requirements for offshore structures — Part 6: Marine operations
    ABS 0075 : 1995 GUIDE FOR IMPROVEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS AND SAMPLE STRUCTURAL DETAILS - SERVICE EXPERIENCE AND MODIFICATIONS FOR TANKERS
    ISO 19901-2:2017 Petroleum and natural gas industries Specific requirements for offshore structures Part 2: Seismic design procedures and criteria
    API 2A WSD : 2014 PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMS - WORKING STRESS DESIGN
    BV NR384 : R01 HULL STRUCTURE DESIGN - ALUMINIUM ALLOY SHIPS (CHAPTER 12)
    ISO 13628-1:2005 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Design and operation of subsea production systems — Part 1: General requirements and recommendations
    ISO 9089:1989 Marine structures Mobile offshore units Anchor winches
    BV NR184 : R00 RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING APPLIANCES OF SHIPS AND OFFSHORE UNITS
    NORSOK N-003:2017 ACTIONS AND ACTIONS EFFECTS
    AISC 325 : 2017 STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
    ISO 17635:2016 Non-destructive testing of welds — General rules for metallic materials
    BV NI171 : R00 SLOSHING ON BOARD SHIP PARTIAL FILLING STUDY
    ISO 10420:1994 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Flexible pipe systems for subsea and marine riser applications
    API RP 14C : 2017 ANALYSIS, DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND TESTING OF SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR OFFSHORE PRODUCTION FACILITIES
    API 520-1 : 2014 SIZING, SELECTION, AND INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE-RELIEVING DEVICES - PART 1: SIZING AND SELECTION
    BS 8010-3:1993 Code of practice for pipelines Pipelines subsea: design, construction and installation
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    IMO IE110 : 2009 SOLAS (CONSOLIDATED EDITION)
    EN 13852-2:2004 Cranes - Offshore cranes - Part 2: Floating cranes
    API SPEC 17K : 2017 SPECIFICATION FOR BONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE
    ISO 6361-1:2011 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheets, strips and plates — Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
    ASME B31.8 : 2016 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
    ISO 2394:2015 General principles on reliability for structures
    ISO 17636:2003 Non-destructive testing of welds Radiographic testing of fusion-welded joints
    ABS 0131 : 2004 COR 2012 GUIDE FOR INERT GAS SYSTEM FOR BALLAST TANKS
    ABS 0132 : 2004 GUIDANCE NOTES ON RELIABILITY-CENTERED MAINTENANCE
    ASME B31.4 : 2016 PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FOR LIQUIDS AND SLURRIES
    EN 12473:2014 General principles of cathodic protection in seawater
    ISO 19903:2006 Petroleum and natural gas industries Fixed concrete offshore structures
    NACE RP 01 76 : 2003 CORROSION CONTROL OF STEEL FIXED OFFSHORE STRUCTURES ASSOCIATED WITH PETROLEUM PRODUCTION
    API SPEC 17J : 2014 SPECIFICATION FOR UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE
    ISO 281:2007 Rolling bearings Dynamic load ratings and rating life
    ABS 0120 : 2003 GUIDE FOR SURVEYS USING RISK-BASED INSPECTION FOR THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY
    IMO IB874 : 2009 SUPP 2011 INTERNATIONAL CODE ON INTACT STABILITY
    ISO 17640:2017 Non-destructive testing of welds Ultrasonic testing Techniques, testing levels, and assessment
    IMO IA617 : 2000 SUPP 2007 CRUDE OIL WASHING SYSTEMS
    ISO 19901-3:2014 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Specific requirements for offshore structures — Part 3: Topsides structure
    BV NI299 : R00 GUIDELINES ON DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR STABILITY STUDY
    NFPA 10 : 2018 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    API 521 : 2014 PRESSURE-RELIEVING AND DEPRESSURING SYSTEMS
    IMO IA811 : 2001 MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS (MODU) CODE, CONSOLIDATED
    API 2RD : 2013 DYNAMIC RISERS FOR FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
    ISO 13535:2000 Petroleum and natural gas industries Drilling and production equipment Hoisting equipment
    ISO 19906:2010 Petroleum and natural gas industries Arctic offshore structures
    API 8C : 2012 DRILLING AND PRODUCTION HOISTING EQUIPMENT (PSL 1 AND PSL 2)
    ABS 0097 : 2000 GUIDANCE NOTES ON RISK ASSESSMENT APPLICATION FOR MARINE AND OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIES
    ISO 13628-7:2005 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Design and operation of subsea production systems — Part 7: Completion/workover riser systems
    ABS 0140 : 2006 COR 2017 GUIDE FOR 'SAFEHULL DYNAMIC LOADING APPROACH' FOR VESSELS
    BV NR497 : R00 HULL STRUCTURE OF PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND OFFLOADING SURFACE UNITS
    IMO I661 : 1998 GUIDELINES ON HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS
    API RP 16Q : 2017 DESIGN, SELECTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MARINE DRILLING RISER SYSTEMS
    ISO 2103:1986 Loads due to use and occupancy in residential and public buildings
    API RP 17B : 2014 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE
    ABS 0074 : 1995 GUIDE FOR ASSESSING HULL GIRDER RESIDUAL STRENGTH FOR TANKERS
    ISO 17637:2016 Non-destructive testing of welds Visual testing of fusion-welded joints
    BS 7448-2:1997 Fracture mechanics toughness tests Method for determination of KIc, critical CTOD and critical J values of welds in metallic materials
    BV NI409 : R00 GUIDELINES FOR CORROSION PROTECTION OF SEAWATER BALLAST TANKS AND HOLD SPACES
    ABS 0003 : 1975 NOTICE 11 RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING ALUMINIUM VESSELS
    API 2C : 2012 OFFSHORE PEDESTAL-MOUNTED CRANES
    API 2U : 2004 BULLETIN ON STABILITY DESIGN OF CYLINDRICAL SHELLS
    BV NI393 : R01 FATIGUE STRENGTH OF WELDED SHIP STRUCTURES
    BV NR460 : R00 SAFETY FEATURES OF OFFSHORE UNITS AND INSTALLATIONS
    EN 13173 : 2001 CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR STEEL OFFSHORE FLOATING STRUCTURES
    ABS 0122 : 2004 COR 2010 GUIDANCE NOTES ON ALTERNATIVE DESIGN AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR FIRE SAFETY
    API 14G : 2007 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ON FIXED OPEN-TYPE OFFSHORE PRODUCTION PLATFORMS
    ISO 19901-5:2016 Petroleum and natural gas industries Specific requirements for offshore structures Part 5: Weight control during engineering and construction
    AWS D1.1 : 2000 STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE - STEEL
    BV NR445 : 2016 RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFSHORE UNITS (FULL PACKAGE)
    IMO IA867 : 1996 CODE ON ALARMS AND INDICATORS
    ABS 0073 : 2015 NOTICE 1 2016 GUIDE FOR HULL CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEMS
    ISO 13628-5:2009 Petroleum and natural gas industries Design and operation of subsea production systems Part 5: Subsea umbilicals
    BV NI165 : R00 ULTRASONIC TESTING OF HULL BUTT WELDS
    API 2TD : 2006 GUIDELINES FOR TIE-DOWNS ON OFFSHORE PRODUCTION FACILITIES FOR HURRICANE SEASON
    API 520-2 : 2015 SIZING, SELECTION, AND INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE-RELIEVING DEVICES - PART 2: INSTALLATION
    IMO IA646 : 2006 POLLUTION PREVENTION EQUIPMENT UNDER MARPOL
    ISO 17638:2016 Non-destructive testing of welds Magnetic particle testing
    API 2D : 2014 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE CRANES
    ISO 76:2006 Rolling bearings Static load ratings
    API 17D : 2011 DESIGN AND OPERATION OF SUBSEA PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - SUBSEA WELLHEAD AND TREE EQUIPMENT
    EN 13852-1:2013 Cranes - Offshore cranes - Part 1: General-purpose offshore cranes
    ISO 13623:2017 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Pipeline transportation systems
    API 8A : 1997 SPECIFICATION FOR DRILLING AND PRODUCTION HOISTING EQUIPMENT
    NORSOK N 004 : REV 3 AC 2014 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
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