Jideofor Collins Nwafor
Investigation on coupling effects between gap resonance and motions of vessels in proximity for FLNG side-by-side offloading scenario.
Email: j.c.nwafor2@ncl.ac.uk
Project supervisors
Project description
I will devise a useful method to predict the gap resonance amplitudes for engineering application guidance.
Objectives
I will:
- investigate the nonlinear behaviours of gap resonance between two floating vessels
- discover the coupling effects between the gap resonance, the motions of the vessels and the connection systems.
- carry out experimental model tests to study the influence of gap resonance related to the gap distance and wave direction
I will summarise a hydrodynamic law and conclusions related to the effect of gap resonance on multibody floating systems during side-by-side offloading.
Methodology
I am analysing the nonlinear coupling effects of gap resonance and its effects on the hydrodynamics of FLNG system and LNG Carrier in side-by-side offloading operations. I will do this using:
- numerical analysis (scenario and comparative based analysis)
- experimental model testing
- theoretical analysis
Statistical data from the environment is important in understanding the behaviour of the vessel in different scenarios and sea states. I will use results from the different techniques for validation and conclusions. I will then propose a useful method for predicting gap resonance occurrence for engineering practice.
Qualifications
- MSc, Subsea Engineering, University of Strathclyde
- BEng, Production Engineering, University of Benin