Multi-level and Multidisciplinary design
optimisation
of Risers-Moorings-Hull for
Ultra-deep-water FPSO system
Doctoral Researcher: Ijong Maxwell Ikan
Oil and Gas Engineering Centre
School of Energy, Environment and
Agrifood (SEEA)
Research Introduction
Operating under these conditions
demands the ability to make qualified
decisions while maintaining maximum
cost-efficiency with Reliable structural
systems.
There is no room for error, no time for
compromise.
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The conditions under which oilfields
run today are more challenging and
complex than ever: colder, deeper,
more remote and less accessible.
Industry Needs
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