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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
The aims of this report are:

- to validate the dynamic behaviour of vibrating pieces of equipment (mechanical
aspects),
- to validate the design of AKPO FPSO vibrating equipment supporting structures, in
order to minimise vibration response levels and to be compliant with vibration
acceptance criteria (HSE aspects).
• Vibration computations are performed on supporting decks where “critical”

vibrating equipment are installed. The concerned supporting decks are :
¾ Main deck of Module P1,
¾ Upper deck of Module P7,
¾ Main deck of Module S1,
¾ Upper deck of Module S6,
¾ Upper deck of Module S7.
• Vibrating equipment skid analysis
For each vibrating machine, the skid design is checked from a vibration point of view.
• Vibration response levels on supporting floor
According to topsides vibration study, all module decks (structural design) supporting
vibrating equipment are compliant with HSE acceptance criteria (see summary Table
hereafter).
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Vibration response levels on

Dynamic stiffnesses of the the deck *
Module Deck Modal basis of the deck Deck modification
deck Locally to General work
equipment areas
Deck resonances are
- Globally acceptable in the present in the frequency
Acceptance Acceptance
frequency range of interest range of interest,
P1 Main deck criterion L2 is criterion L3 is No deck modification
– Poor dynamic stiffnesses at nevertheless, acceptable
fulfilled fulfilled
frequencies of global modes vibration response levels
are computed.
No deck global mode in the
Acceptable in the frequency frequency range of interest Initial design improved :Final
P2 Main deck criterion L2 is criterion L3 is
range of interest (according to modified design acceptable
fulfilled fulfilled
design)
Acceptable in the frequency No deck global mode in the No deck modification
P3/S3 Main deck criterion L2 is criterion L3 is
range of interest frequency range of interest
fulfilled fulfilled
Acceptable in the frequency No deck global mode in the
fulfilled fulfilled
Table 1 : computed dynamic stiffnesses, modal bases and vibration response levels of Topsides Module decks supporting “Vibrating”
machine
* : Limits L2 and L3 are detailed in §3.2.3.3 Acceptance criteria.
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Dynamic stiffnesses of the Vibration response levels on

deck the deck*
Initial design improved:
Global modes computed in Acceptance Acceptance
Not acceptable in the “practicable” modification
Main deck the frequency range of criterion L2 is criterion L3 is
frequency range of interest implemented to reduce vibration
interest fulfilled fulfilled
P7 levels
Upper deck criterion L2 is criterion L3 is No deck modification
fulfilled fulfilled
fulfilled fulfilled
- No deck global mode in
the frequency range of Acceptance Acceptance
Acceptable in the frequency
S1 Main deck interest criterion L2 is criterion L3 is No deck modification
range of interest
- Some local modes (not fulfilled fulfilled
excited) close to 25 Hz
S5 Main deck criterion L2 is criterion L3 is No deck modification
fulfilled fulfilled
Table 1-bis : computed dynamic stiffnesses, modal bases and vibration response levels of Topsides Module decks supporting “Vibrating”
machine
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Vibration levels on the

Dynamic stiffnesses of the deck*
deck Locally to General work
equipment areas
Upper Acceptable in the frequency No deck global mode in the
S6 criterion L2 is criterion L3 is No deck modification
deck range of interest frequency range of interest
fulfilled fulfilled
Acceptable in the frequency Global modes computed in Acceptance Acceptance
Initial design improved: Final
Main deck range of interest(according the frequency range of criterion L2 is criterion L3 is
design acceptable
to modified design) interest fulfilled fulfilled
S7
Acceptable in the frequency Acceptance Acceptance
Upper No deck global mode in the Initial design improved: Final
range of interest (according criterion L2 is criterion L3 is
deck frequency range of interest design acceptable
to modified design) fulfilled fulfilled
Table 1-ter : computed dynamic stiffnesses, modal bases and vibration response levels of Topsides Module decks supporting
“Vibrating” machines
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 9
1.1. OBJECTIVES OF THE VIBRATION STUDY FOR AKPO FPSO TOPSIDES 9
1.2. GENERAL METHODOLOGY 10

1.2.1. Description of AKPO FPSO project 10
1.2.2. Scope of work 11
2. MECHANICAL ASPECT 13
2.1. SELECTION OF “VIBRATING” EQUIPMENT 13
2.2. EQUIPMENT FEM (FINITE ELEMENT MODEL) 17
2.3. DYNAMIC EXCITATION FORCE 19
2.4. DYNAMIC STUDIES RESULTS 24
2.5. SIMPLIFIED ANALYSIS – EQUIPEMENT LIST LEVEL 2 (RATED POWER > 30 KW) 26
2.6. PIPING ANALYSIS 29
3. HSE ASPECT 31
3.1. THEORETICAL FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING (FEM) 31

3.1.1. Topsides FEM 31
3.1.2. Boundary conditions and steel properties 34
3.2. COMPUTATION METHODOLOGY 35
3.2.1. Dynamic stiffnesses of vibrating equipment supporting decks 36
3.2.2. Modal bases 36
3.2.3. Vibration cartography computation 37
3.3. MODULE P1 – FEM AND RESULTS 39
3.3.1. Finite element Modelling 39
3.3.2. Main deck Dynamic stiffnesses 44
3.3.3. Computed Modal basis 46
3.3.4. Vibration cartography 48
3.3.5. Conclusion : dynamic behaviour of module P1 55
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3.4.1. FINITE ELEMENT Modelling 56

3.4.2. Main deck dynamic stiffnesses according to initial design 62
3.4.3. Computed Modal basis according to initial design 65
3.4.4. P2 Modifications 66
3.4.5. Dynamic stiffnesses according to modified design 67
3.4.6. Modal basis according to modified design of the supporting floor 69
3.4.7. Vibration cartography according to modified design 70
3.5.1. Finite Element Modelling 76
3.5.2. Main deck dynamic stiffnesses 81
3.7.2. Decks dynamic stiffnesses 114
3.7.4. Module P7 Modifications 120
3.9. MODULE S1 – FEM AND RESULTS 148
3.9.5. Conclusion : dynamic behaviour of module S1 161
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3.11.3. Computed modal basis 172
3.12.2. Upper deck dynamic stiffnesses 185
3.12.3. Computed modal basis 187
3.13.2. Deck dynamic stiffnesses 204
3.13.3. Module S7 modifications 210
3.13.4. Conclusion 224
4. FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS 226
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. OBJECTIVES OF THE VIBRATION STUDY FOR AKPO FPSO TOPSIDES
The objectives of the vibration study are to control the following aspects of AKPO FPSO
topsides design:
• Mechanical aspect : To validate the dynamic behaviour of vibrating pieces of

equipment,
• HSE aspect (Human beings Subjected to Vibrations):
o To evaluate the level of acceleration induced by vibrating equipment, on

supporting structures.
o To ensure that acceptable conditions are provided to all working activities

on general working areas, in all technical rooms and offices,
o To prevent risk of damage to operators from vibration solicitation close to

vibrating equipment areas,
o To compute a vibration cartography on selected AKPO FPSO topsides.
The structural aspect (structure of the Modules including Vibrating equipment) is checked
and corrective actions on the supporting decks are performed when vibration problems
occur, in order to reach HSE objectives.
Results of Factory Acceptance Tests on vibrating pieces of equipment are also presented.
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1.2. GENERAL METHODOLOGY
1.2.1. Description of AKPO FPSO project
AKPO FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) which will be cast anchor abreast
of Nigeria coast in order to exploit oil field.
The main components of AKPO FPSO are the followings (see Figure 1):
• a hull,
• living quarters,
• fifteen topsides,
• a flare.
Living quarters Fifteen topsides

Flare
61 m
310 m
Y Figure 1: overall view of AKPO FPSO
X
Z
Global AKPO FPSO
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1.2.2. Scope of work
Vibration control philosophy has to be applied to rotating machines and supporting decks.
To comply with vibration requirements, vibration control shall be performed throughout all
phases of the project, including purchase, supply of equipment, and detailed engineering.
Vibration control shall be based upon the following requirements:
• Selection of equipment having vibrating behaviour within the limits specified in

applicable standards.
• The equipment dynamic forces shall be taken into account in the design of the
equipment skid and supporting deck. Coincidence between resonance frequencies
of the equipment skid, supporting deck and excitation frequencies shall be avoided.
• Implementation, when necessary, of appropriate vibration isolation systems.
• Validation by measurements of vibration levels and comparison to acceptance

criteria that are specified for the selected vibrating equipment.
Figure 2 illustrates the steps of the vibration control philosophy.
The present vibration analysis deals with step 5 of the vibration control philosophy flow
chart. This step consists in validating the topside structures from a dynamic point of view,
around the main Vibrating equipment (supporting decks) and computing cartographies
related to human exposure all over concerned Modules (supporting decks and controlled
areas).
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STEP 0: “Vibrating” equipment list
STEP 1A: Acceptance criteria STEP 1B: Vibration controlled areas list
Vibration Data & Studies (VDS)
STEP 2: Review of basic engineering

- Mechanical disciple
- Structural discipline
STEP 3 : “Vibrating” equipment design validation
STEP 5: Supporting deck design validation &

Computation of vibration cartography
STEP 4: Experimental acceptance test

4 A: Experimental Modal analysis,
4 B : Response levels when running.
Figure 2 : Vibration control philosophy flow chart
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2. MECHANICAL ASPECT
2.1. SELECTION OF “VIBRATING” EQUIPMENT
AKPO project safety concept reference NG50-6-BE-SAF-TR-AB-000-001 requests to check

the dynamic behaviour of all rotating or reciprocating equipment rated at more than
30 kW power.
Two types of dynamic analyses are performed depending on the equipment:
• Most critical equipment are classified in the “vibrating” equipment list (LEVEL 1):
on these machines, a detailed computation analysis is performed.
• Other equipment are classified in the complementary equipment list (LEVEL 2 - for
equipment with rated power > 30 kW): a simplified analysis is performed on these
machines and is presented in §2.6.
The process to issue the “vibrating” equipment list (for LEVEL 1) is developed in the
following chart (Figure 3) :
NB: the frequency range of interest is ≈ 8 Hz up to 80 Hz (excitation frequencies

generated by vibrating equipment and affecting human beings).
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Figure 3: Process of vibrating equipment selection

The “vibrating equipment” list (LEVEL 1) presented in Table 2 and concerned topsides
Modules are then analysed in detail from a dynamic point of view.
The “vibrating” equipment list (LEVEL 2) is presented in Table 3.
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Location Electric Equipment

Tag number Description Vendor Main excitation frequency Total operating mass supporting
Module Level power
system
P1 EL +100.000 5 GX 1510 A/B/C Cooling water recirculation pumps FLOWSERVE 950 kW 12.5 Hz/16.6 Hz 20.4 tons Multipoint rigid
EL +100.000 5 GX 7520 A/B/C Water injection pumps WEIR 7800 kW 24.8 Hz 47 tons AVM***
P2
EL +100.000 5 GX 7510 A/B/C Water injection booster pumps FLOWSERVE 400 kW 25 Hz 6.1 tons Multipoint rigid
P3 EL +100.000 5 PY 6510 A/B/C Main power generators ROLLS ROYCE 26400 kW 25 Hz 175 tons 3 pads
P5 EL +100.000 5 GX 9920 A/B Crude recirculation pumps FLOWSERVE 980 kW 50 Hz 11.3 tons Multipoint rigid
EL +113.000 5 KB 5460 Gas injection compressor GE THERMODYN 10600 kW 24.7 Hz 99 tons 3 points gimbles
P7
EL +100.000 5 GX 1930 A/B Subsea methanol injection pumps PERONI 400 kW 16.6 Hz*/10.4 Hz*/2.4 hz* 14 tons Multipoint rigid
P8 EL +100.000 5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D Crude oil offloading pumps WEIR 3140 kW 49.6 Hz** 38 tons 3 pts-4AVM***
S1 EL +100.000 5 GX 1610 A/B Hot water circulation pumps FLOWSERVE 400 kW 25 Hz 7.1 tons Multipoint rigid
S3 EL +100.000 5 PY 6510 D/E/F Main power generators ROLLS ROYCE 26400 kW 25 Hz 175 tons 3 pads
S5 EL +100.000 5 GX 9920 C/D Crude recirculation pumps FLOWSERVE 980 kW 50 Hz 11.3 tons Multipoint rigid
EL +113.000 5 KB 5240 MP Compressor GE THERMODYN 3600 kW 24.8 Hz 51 tons 3 points gimbles
S6
EL +113.000 5 KB 5330 A/B HP Compressors GE THERMODYN 6500 kW 24.8 Hz 90 tons 3 points gimbles
EL +113.000 5 KB 5140 LP compressor GE THERMODYN 3600 kW 24.8 Hz 70 tons 3 points gimbles
S7 EL +113.000 5 KB 5420 A/B Gas export compressors GE THERMODYN 14000 kW 24.8 Hz 109 tons 3 points gimbles
EL +100.000 5 GX 1930 C/D Subsea methanol injection pumps PERONI 400 kW 16.6 Hz*/10.4 Hz*/2.4 hz* 14 tons Multipoint rigid
* Component running at variable speed ** Pump variable speed *** AVM (anti vibration mountings)
(excitation below 10.4 Hz is negligible )
Table 2 : list of vibrating machines (Level 1) and corresponding modules/decks

NB : dynamic forces for all these pieces of equipment are presented in §2.3 (Table 5-quarter : dynamic excitation forces estimation of
“vibrating” equipment main components).
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Module Tag number Description Electric power
5-GX-1520-A/B Cooling water service pumps 61 kW

P1
5-UA-1210-B Inert Gas Generator Package 150 kW
Injection Water Deaeration
P2 5-UA-7420-A/B 64 kW
Package
P5 5-GX-3420-A/B 3rd Stage Separator Pump 225
5GX5541 :64kW
P6 5-UA-5540 Glycol Regeneration Skid
5GX5545 : 5 kW
S1 5-GX-7320-A/B/C Sea water booster Pump 145 kW
5-UB-1310-A/B/C Air Compressor Package 560 kW
S2 5-GX-1730-A/B Foam pump 74 kW
5-UA-1210-A Inert Gas Generator Package 160 kW
S5 5-GX-3720-A/B Crude Oil Transfer Pump 150 kW
S6 5-GX-4130-A/B Skim oil ret pump (5-UA-4130) 43.3 kW
Cargo vent recovery blower
5-KA-2116 80 kW (driver)
S7 (5-UA-2116)
5-UA-2116-A Hull gas vent blower 90 kW
Table 3 : list of vibrating machines (Level 2) and corresponding modules/decks
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2.2. EQUIPMENT FEM (FINITE ELEMENT MODEL)
Dynamic studies are performed by the Supplier for each vibrating machine.
For each FEM :

• the supplier fulfilled the Vibration Data and Studies (v.D.S.),
• the components of each machine (turbines, motors, pumps, gearboxes,
compressors…) were taken into account using rigid bodies (mass and inertia at their
centre of gravity) and are rigidly fixed onto the machine skids,
• the boundary conditions (simulating the supporting deck) are representative of the
dynamic stiffnesses of the supporting deck along the three directions (computed
values according to Module / decks finite element model).
N.B.:
• all document references (VDS and calculation notes) are indicated in Table 4.
• each time a skid resonance is computed close to excitation frequencies, a dynamic
response computation is performed using dynamic excitation forces. These
excitation forces are presented in § 2.3 (Table ),
• information are also presented regarding Fire Water Pumps (5-UA-1710 A/B/C/D)
calculation note, located on hull.
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Vibrating
Dynamic calculation
Module machines Description VDS Reference* Skid Drawing Reference*
note Reference*
Tag number
5 GX 1510 Cooling water
P1 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6501 532-MEC-TR-GX-15-0181 FLOWSERVE CAO file
A/B/C recirculation pumps
5 GX 7520 Water injection 653-MEC-DW-GA-75-0047
500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6509 653-MEC-CN-GA-75-0029
A/B/C pumps 653-MEC-DW-GA-75-0049
P2
5 GX 7510 Water injection 532-MEC-DW-GX-75-0058
500-SAF-DS-GA-65-0008 532-MEC-TR-GX-75-0188
A/B/C booster pumps FLOWSERVE CAO file
5 PY 6510 Main power
P3/S3 500-SAF-DS-PA-00-6501 651-STR-GN-PY-65-0001 651-STR-DW-PY-65-0001
A/B/C/D/E/F generators
5 GX 9920 Crude recirculation 532-MEC-DW-GX-99-0059
P5 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6511 532-MEC-DW-GX-99-0059
A/B pumps FLOWSERVE CAO file
THERMODYN references
IPL TC 001 542 / IPL TC 002 542
Gas injection
5 KB 5460 500-SAF-DS-KB-00-6505 652-STR-CN-KB-54-0338 IPL SC 001 542 / IPL SC 002 542
compressor IPL SC 003 542 / IPL SC 004 542
P7 IPL SC 005 542
537-MEC-DW-GX-19-0002
5 GX 1930 Subsea methanol N. 3160 00 329 00 329 000 A09 N.
500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6505 537-MEC-CN-GX-19-0002
A/B injection pumps 3160 00 329 00 329 000 A09 NG 50-
5-537-MEC-DW-GX-19-0017
5 GX 8310 Crude oil offloating
P8 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6510 653-MEC-CN-GA-83-0028 653-MEC-DW-GA-83-0047
A/B/C/D pumps
5 GX 1610 Hot water
S1 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6503 532-MEC-TR-GX-16-0183 FLOWSERVE CAO files
A/B circulation pumps
5 GX 9920 Crude recirculation 532-MEC-DW-GX-99-0059
S5 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6511 532-MEC-DW-GX-99-0059
C/D pumps FLOWSERVE CAO files
652-STR-DW-KB-65-0099
5 KB 5240 MP Compressor 500-SAF-DS-KB-00-6502 652-STR-CN-KB-52-0101
652-STR-DW-KB-65-0110
THERMODYN References
S6 IPL TC 001 538 / IPL TC 002 538
5 KB 5330
HP Compressors 500-SAF-DS-KB-00-6503 652-STR-CN-KB-53-0180 IPL SC 001 538 / IPL SC 002 538
A/B IPL SC 003 538 / IPL SC 004 538
IPL GC 001 538
652-MEC-DW-KB-65-0018
5 KB 5140 LP compressor 500-SAF-DS-KB-00-6501 652-STR-CN-KB-52-0020 652-MEC-DW-KB-65-0019
652-MEC-DW-KB-65-0029
THERMODYN References
S7 5 KB 5420 Gas export IPL TC 001 540 / IPL TC 002 540
500-SAF-DS-KB-00-6504 652-STR-CN-KB-54-0259
A/B compressors IPL SC 001 540 / IPL SC 002 540
IPL SC 003 540 / IPL SC 004 540
5 GX 1930 Subsea methanol 537-MEC-DW-GX-19-0002
500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6505 532-MEC-CN-GX-19-0002
C/D injection pumps N/A
5-UA-1710
A/B Fire Water Pumps 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6512
Hull FRAMO reference 496-299-1
5-UA-1710 (FRAMO) 500-SAF-DS-GA-00-6513
C/D
* reference starts by “NG50-5-”,
Table 4: VDS, dynamic calculation notes and skid drawing references (provided by the
Vendors)
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2.3. DYNAMIC EXCITATION FORCE
For rotating shafts (motor, pump, gearbox), dynamic excitation forces are estimated using
the following formula:
2π .G. f .m
F=
1000
with:
F: estimated dynamic rotating force (N)
G : balance quality factor (mm/s)
f : frequency (Hz)
m : mass of rotating shaft (kg)
Dynamic excitation forces used for the vibration cartography computation are summarised
Table 5.
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Dynamic forces
Vibrating equipment Main excitation Rotor mass G
Module Description Component (N –peak)
Tag number frequency (Hz) (Kg) mm/s
X Y Z
375 - 375
Motor 12.4 1912 2.5
Cooling water recirculation pumps Rotating force in XOZ plane
P1 5 GX 1510 A/B/C
(FLOWSERVE) 118 - 118
Pump 12.4 600 2.5
Rotating force in XOZ plane
- 1950 1950
Motor 24.8 5000 2.5
Rotating force in YOZ plane
Water injection pumps
5 GX 7520 A/B/C - 1840 1840
(WEIR) Gearbox 24.8 / 97.2 1876 / - 6.3**
P2 Pump 97.2 Not relevant – Too high rotating speed
245 - 245
Motor 25 616 2.5
Water injection booster pumps Rotating force in XOZ plane
5 GX 7510 A/B/C
(FLOWSERVE) 80 - 80
Pump 25 205 2.5
Turbine 80.3 Not relevant – Too high rotating speed
620 - 620
5 PY 6510 Main power generators Gearbox 80.3 / 25 - / 5630 -/0.7
P3 / S3 Rotating force in XOZ plane
A/B/C/D/E/F (ROLLS ROYCE)
6760 - 6760
Generator 25 17200 2.5
Table 5 : dynamic excitation forces estimation of “vibrating” equipment main components

N.B. : Global FPSO coordinates X, Y, Z
2 D.m.(π . f )
2
* For gearboxes of THERMODYN machines, the unbalance forces were estimated according to the formula : F= with D: peak to peak vibration level in цm.
10 6
** estimation
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Dynamic forces
X Y Z
- 540 540
Motor 50 685 2.5
Crude recirculation pumps Rotating force in YOZ plane
P5 5 GX 9920 A/B
(FLOWSERVE) - 195 195
Pump 50 245 2.5
- 3285 3285
Motor 24.7 8466 2.5
Gas injection compressor
5 KB 5460 - 2660 2660
(G.E. THERMODYN) Gearbox 24.7 / 181.5 4400 / - 50 цm*
Compressor 181.5 Not relevant – Too high rotating speed
- 207 207
Motor 16.7 (max speed) 788 2.5
P7 Rotating force in YOZ plane
16.7 / 10.4 / 2.4 - 232/31/ 232/31/
(max speed driven / 6 6
Subsea methanol injection pumps Gearbox 353 / 75 / 58 6.3
5 GX 1930 A/B interm. / driving
(PERONI) Rotating force in YOZ plane
axles)
2. 8 (H1) max speed - - - 3100 Nm 7900 Nm
Pump 4.9 (H2) max speed - - - - 800 Nm
7.3 (H3) max speed - - - - 1850 Nm
1600 - 1600
Motor 49.6 2050 2.5
Crude oil offloading pumps 590 - 590
P8 5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D Fluid Coupling 49.6 300 6.3
(WEIR) Rotating force in XOZ plane
1950 - 1950
Pump 49.6 250 25
Table 5-bis : dynamic excitation forces estimation of “vibrating” equipment main components
2 D.m.(π . f )
2
10 6
** estimation
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Dynamic forces
X Y Z
- 242 242
Motor 25 616 2.5
Hot water circulation pumps Rotating force in YZ plane
S1 5 GX 1610 A/B
(FLOWSERVE) - 84 84
Pump 25 210 2.5
Rotating force in YZ plane
- 540 540
Motor 50 685 2.5
Crude recirculation pumps Rotating force in YZ plane
S5 5 GX 9920 C/D
(FLOWSERVE) - 195 195
Pump 50 245 2.5
Rotating force in YZ plane
1160 - 1160
Motor 24.8 2972 2.5
Rotating force in XZ plane
MP Compressor
5 KB 5240 890 - 890
S6
1880 - 1880
Motor 24.8 4815 2.5
HP Compressors
5 KB 5330 A/B 310 - 310
Table 5-ter : dynamic excitation forces estimation of “vibrating” equipment main components
2 D.m.(π . f )
2
10 6
** estimation
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Dynamic forces
X Y Z
1160 - 1160
Motor 24.8 2972 2.5
LP compressor
5 KB 5140 560 - 560
(G.E. THERMODYN) Gearbox 24.8 / 87.5 916/- -
Compressor 87.5 Not relevant – Too high vibration speed
4260 - 4260
Motor 24.8 10934 2.5
Gas export compressors
5 KB 5420 A/B 3020 - 3020
(G.E. THERMODYN) Gearbox 24.8 / 5030 / - 50 цm*
S7 Compressor 157.7 Not relevant – Too high excitation frequency
207 - 207
Motor 16.7 (max speed) 788 2.5
16.7 / 10.4 / 2.4 232/31/ - 232/31/
Subsea methanol injection pumps Gearbox 353 / 75 / 58 6.3
5 GX 1930 C/D interm. / driving
(PERONI) Rotating force in XOZ plane
axles)
2. 8 (H1) max speed - - - 3100 Nm 7900 Nm
7.3 (H3) max speed - - - - 1850 Nm
Table 5-quarter : dynamic excitation forces estimation of “vibrating” equipment main components
2 D.m.(π . f )
2
10 6
** estimation
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2.4. DYNAMIC STUDIES RESULTS
A summary of dynamic studies results (performed by the Suppliers on each piece of

equipment) is presented Table 6 :
• According to Supplier’s calculation notes and results analysis, the dynamic

behaviour of each vibrating machine is acceptable.
• In order to avoid skid bending resonance in the frequency range of interest, 2

supplementary connecting points between skid and supporting deck have been
added by FLOWSERVE (pieces of equipment 5 GX 9920 A/B/C/D, 5 GX 1510 A/B/C,
5 GX 1610 A/B and 5 GX 7510 A/B/C/D) .
• Regarding Gas Export Compressors 5 KB 5420 A and B, calculation note is not

performed with boundary conditions representative of the supporting deck (dynamic
stiffnesses taken into account by the Supplier in the computation note are higher
than the ones computed with the Module S7 F.E.M.). However, FAT measurements
results and complementary computations performed with the machine FE Model
tuned according to experimental results (see F.A.T. report ref. NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-
KB-00-6504).enable to validate the dynamic behaviour of this equipment.
Indeed, vibration measurements are performed during FAT on some pieces of equipment.
Main results are presented in § 4.
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Calculation Modal analysis Response

Supplier Equipment Module Global design
note Structural modifications calculation
No resonance frequencies
Cooling Water
close to excitation.
Recirculation pump P1 FLOWSERVE NO Acceptable
Addition of 2 supplementary
5 GX 1510 A/B/C
connecting points
Resonance frequencies close
Hot water Acceptable (as
to excitation frequencies
circulation pumps S1 FLOWSERVE YES per FLOWSERVE
5 GX 1610 A/B calculation note)
connecting points
FLOWSERVE
Water injection
booster pumps P2 FLOWSERVE YES Acceptable
5 GX 7510 A/B/C
connecting points
Crude recirculation Acceptable (as
pumps P5 / S5 FLOWSERVE YES per FLOWSERVE
5 GX 9920 A/B calculation note)
connecting points
Water injection
pumps P2 WEIR YES Acceptable
5 GX 7520 A/B/C
WEIR
Crude oil
offloading pumps P8 WEIR YES Acceptable
5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D
Main Power
ROLLS Generator Resonance frequencies close
P3 / S3 ROLLS ROYCE YES Acceptable
ROYCE 5 PY 6510 to excitation frequencies
A/B/C/D/E/F
Subsea methanol No resonance frequencies
PERONI injection pumps P7 / S7 PERONI close to excitation NO Acceptable
5 GX 1930 A/B frequencies
Gas injection
compressor P7 THERMODYN YES Acceptable
despite of structural
5 KB 5460
modifications
MP Compressor Resonance frequencies close
S6 THERMODYN YES Acceptable
THERMODYN
5 KB 5240 to excitation frequencies

HP Compressors Resonance frequencies close
5 KB 5330 A/B to excitation frequencies
LP compressor Resonance frequencies close
5 KB 5140 to excitation frequencies
Gas export
compressors S7 THERMODYN YES Acceptable
despite of structural
5 KB 5420 A/B
modifications
FRAMO Resonance frequencies close
Fire Water Pump HULL FRAMO YES Acceptable
Table 6 : Results of dynamic studies performed by Suppliers for vibrating equipment

(Level 1)
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2.5. SIMPLIFIED ANALYSIS – EQUIPEMENT LIST LEVEL 2 (RATED POWER > 30 KW)
A simplified analysis is performed on these pieces of equipment (drawings of machine

packaging and drawings of corresponding supporting floors are checked).
Corrective actions are summarized in Table .
NB : pieces of equipment in charge of HHI are not included in this study.
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Module Tag Name P (kW) Analysis Corrective actions after analysis
Stiffness of supporting floor and fixation point

5-GX-1520-A/B Cooling water service pumps 61 No
number are corrects
P1
5-UA-1210-B Inert Gas Generator Package 150 No
number are corrects
Injection Water Deaeration Stiffness of supporting floor and fixation point
P2 5-UA-7420-A/B 64 No
Package number are corrects
To avoid vertical flexion resonance of the skid

Two additional fixation points have been
P5 5-GX-3420-A/B 3rd Stage Separator Pump 225 close to the rotation speed, four fixation points
added.
are not adequate.
5GX5541 :64kW Stiffness of supporting floor and fixation point

P6 5-UA-5540 Glycol Regeneration Skid No
5GX5545 : 5 kW number are corrects

5-GX-7320- added. Two additional longitudinal
S1 Sea water booster Pump 145 close to the rotation speed, four fixation points
A/B/C beams have been added on the
are not adequate.
supporting floor
Table 7 : analyses performed on small pieces of equipment – Equipment list level 2 (> 30 kW and not in the vibrating equipment list)
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Module Tag Name P (kW) Analysis Corrective actions after analysis
Because of the high electrical power of the

Change of 5 UB 1310 beam support
5-UB-1310- equipment and the skid height(300mm),
Air Compressor Package 560 dimension on S2 main deck from H400 to
A/B/C stiffness of the supporting floor has to be
H500.
increased.
S2
5-GX-1730-A/B Foam pump 74 Intermittent service. No analysis required. No

5-UA-1210-A Inert Gas Generator Package 160 No
number are corrects

S5 5-GX-3720-A/B Crude Oil Transfer Pump 150 close to the rotation speed, four fixation points
added.
are not suffisant.

S6 5-GX-4130-A/B Skim oil ret pump (5-UA-4130) 43.3 No
number are corrects
Cargo vent recovery blower Stiffness of supporting floor and fixation point
5-KA-2116 80 (driver) No
blower (5-UA-2116) number are corrects
S7
5-UA-2116-A Hull gas vent blower 90 No
number are corrects
Table 7-bis : analyses performed on small pieces of equipment –

Equipment list level 2 (> 30 kW and not in the vibrating equipment list)
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2.6. PIPING ANALYSIS
Piping static analysis
The piping static study was performed before piping network vibration analysis and all
necessary supports were implemented, from a static point of view in order to avoid
offshore piping damages.
Piping dynamic analysis
The objective of the piping vibration study of TOTAL AKPO FPSO Project is to ensure that
the dynamic behaviour of the inlet/outlet piping of the centrifugal compressors is
acceptable.
For AKPO vibrating machines including important rigid inlet/outlet pipes (centrifugal
compressors, the verification of piping vibration design consists in performing a modal
calculation in order to avoid coincidence between piping resonance frequencies and main
excitation frequency (25 Hz). For each concerned pipe, TECHNIP existing static FEM (Finite
Element Model) is used (Caesar software).
Moreover, relevant dynamic boundary conditions are added in the FEM, according to
support characteristics and measurement results on similar structures (VIBRATEC
database).
The pipe resonance frequencies close to equipment main excitation frequency are then
computed and the results are analyzed.
The acceptance criterion is no global mode around the frequency range of ± 20 % of each
excitation frequency below 30 Hz.
From a dynamic point of view, taking into account the static design, no piping network
global mode shape was computed close to excitation frequency; only piping set local mode
shapes were highlighted.
Moreover, according to VIBRATEC and TECHNIP experience, there are generally no problem
of vibration on centrifugal compressor piping network. If problems of vibration occur on-
site, light structural modifications enable to reduce vibration levels (addition of
supplementary support, …).
Consequently, according to computation results and on-site experiences on similar

projects, no structural modification due to piping network dynamic behaviour is required.
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NB : From a general point of view, a detailed piping dynamic analysis would require
following steps :
a) Finite element modelling of the pipe with adequate boundary conditions, for
example :
• Characteristics of pipe supports,
• Stiffnesses of structure supporting piping fixation points,
• Stiffnesses of piping extremities (inlet / outlet flanges of machines and / or
tanks, including influence of supporting structures / skid / floors, …)
b) Theoretical modal analysis in order to point out pipe portion presenting resonances
close to exciting frequencies.
c) Estimation of excitations :
• Flow induced excitation estimated from measurements and / or database
and / or computations according to pipe geometry and flow characteristics
(quite difficult to estimate),
• Machine induced excitation at connecting flanges for example estimated
from machine dynamic behaviour (computed or measured).
d) Estimation of piping modal damping taking into account piping structure and
supports characteristics (measurement database).
e) Dynamic response computation (harmonic or transient response) with estimation of
resulting displacements, stresses and transmitted forces on supports.
This complete technical approach is not requested by Company; moreover it would not be
realistic to perform such calculations for all main pipes. Only most critical pipes could be
concerned. Nevertheless, according to AKPO project technical enquiry, only step a) and
step b) (theoretical modal analysis) are performed.
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3. HSE ASPECT
3.1. THEORETICAL FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING (FEM)
3.1.1. Topsides FEM
The existing “SACS” finite element models (FEM) of each concerned topsides module are
used. Primary structure was checked according to the existing drawings. Secondary
structure was only modelled at levels where “vibrating machines” are located. References
of structure drawings used for FEM are listed in Table .
The combined load cases “96” (operating condition ; Gravity + Live Loads without future
equipment) were taken into account according to contingency factors of each elementary
load case, as detailed in topside “SACS” files.
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P1 P2 P3 P5 P7 P8
Sacinpp1inplace-024.inp P3inpsac.inp Sac_module_P7_
SACs File SacsP2-n2.inp Sacs-P5.inp Sacinp.P8.inp
Cmbinp-p1inplace.inp P3inpcmb-op.inp rev_DD.inp
Layout rev 00 rev 00 rev 00 rev 00 rev 00 rev 00
2102 rev 01 2202 rev 01 2302 rev 02 2602 rev 01 2802 rev 01 2902 rev 01
2106 rev 04 2206 rev 04 2309 rev 03 2606 rev 01 2806 rev 01 2906 rev BB
Primary structure
2115 rev 03 2217 rev 01 2616 rev 01 2816 rev 01 2916 rev 01
2118 rev 02 2619 rev 01 2819 rev 01 2919 rev 01
2122 rev 02
Secondary structure
2241 rev 01 2344 rev 00 2642 rev 01 2840 rev 00
2242 rev 01 2345 rev 00 2643 rev 00 2841 rev 00
2346 rev 00 2644 rev 01 2843 rev 00
2347 rev 00 2645 rev 01 2844 rev 00
2348 rev 00 2646 rev 00 2845 rev 01
2349 rev 00 2846 rev 00
2350 rev 00 2848 rev 00
2849 rev 00
2850 rev 00
2852 rev 00
2853 rev 00
2855 rec 01
Table 8 : references of topside module structure drawings
Remark: drawing reference start by “NG50-5-500-STR-DW-MC-00-” in addition of the four reference numbers
listed in Table 8.
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S1 S3 S5 S6 S7
SACs File S1_1year_grav.inp - Sacinp.s5-module.inp Sacinp_S6_sta.inp Sacinp.module S7.inp
Layout rev 00 rev 00 rev 00 rev 00
Primary structure
3114 rev 00 3611 rev 01 3711 rev 01 3811 rev 01
3115 rev 02 3612 rev 01 3712 rev 01 3812 rev 01
3116 rev 02 3613 rev 01 3713 rev 02 3813 rev 00
3117 rev 02 3615 rev 01 3715 rev 01 3815 rev 01
3118 rev 02 3616 rev 01 3716 rev 01 3816 rev 01
3617 rev 01 3717 rev 02 3817 rev 01
3618 rev 01 3718 rev 01 3818 rev 01
3619 rev 01 3719 rev 01 3819 rev 01
3131 rev AA 3332 rev 01 3631 rev 00 3731 rev 00 3831 rev 00
Secondary structure
3345 rev 00 3642 rev 00 3742 rev 00 3841 rev 00
3346 rev 00 3643 rev 00 3743 rev 00 3842 rev 01
3347 rev 00 3645 rev 00 3746 rev 00 3843 rev 01
3348 rev 00 3646 rev 01 3747 rev 00 3844 rev 00
3349 rev 00 3647 rev 01 3749 rev 00 3845 rev 01
3350 rev 00 3648 rev 01 3750 rev 00 3846 rev 00
3751 rev 00 3848 rev 00
3849 rev 00
3850 rev 00
3851 rev 00
Table 8-bis : references of topside module structure drawings
Remark: drawing reference start by “NG50-5-500-STR-DW-MC-00-” in addition of the four reference numbers
listed inTable 8.
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3.1.2. Boundary conditions and steel properties
• Boundary conditions
All Topside modules rest on AKPO FPSO integrated deck by the mean of four neoprene
pads.
For static studies, Figure 4 presents the restrained displacements at neoprene pads of each
module.
For other analyses (without restrained displacements), following stiffnesses are used for
the neoprene pads :
• vertical stiffness about 2800 kN/mm (~ 2.8 109 N/m),
• horizontal stiffness about 7 kN/mm (~ 7 106 N/m),
Port Side Module
X
FPSO center side
Figure 4: Horizontal supports restrained displacement for analyses
However, the pad stiffnesses do not influence the dynamic behaviour of the topsides
modules since the displacements at each vertical pillar extremity of each module,
generated by vibrating equipment, are insignificant. The dynamic transmitted forces are
negligible compared to the friction forces (no sliding). So, the boundary conditions chosen
for the connection between AKPO integrated deck and the topsides modules are the
followings: all three translations are blocked and all three rotations are free.
Remark :
If we consider the two following configurations for the boundary conditions :
• the “neoprene pads” stiffnesses,
• supported boundary conditions at each connection between the topside modules
and AKPO integrated deck : three translations are blocked and three rotations are
free,
the dynamic computation shows that the dynamic behaviour of the topside module decks
are almost the same in the frequency range of interest: the difference between computed
resonance frequencies is lower than 1 Hz.
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• Steel properties
Following properties are used for steel structural parts :

• Young modulus : E = 2.1011 Pa
• Poisson’s ratio : ν = 0.3
• Density : ρ = 7 850 kg/m3
3.2. COMPUTATION METHODOLOGY
As shown Figure 5, the computation methodology for each topsides module is:
• a dynamic stiffness computation of the vibrating equipment supporting floor in

order to compare these stiffnesses to the boundary conditions used for the dynamic
calculation note of each machine (calculation note validation) and to check the
dynamic characteritics of the AVM (if any).
• a modal basis computation in order to avoid coincidences between the main

resonance frequencies of the supporting deck and the excitation frequencies of the
vibrating machines.
• a vibration cartography computation to ensure that vibration levels on concerned

decks respect HSE vibration limits.
Dynamic stiffness
Modal bases
Vibration cartography
Figure 5: Dynamic computation methodology
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3.2.1. Dynamic stiffnesses of vibrating equipment supporting decks
Horizontal and vertical dynamic stiffnesses of the concerned module floors are computed
at some points corresponding to the fixation points of each vibrating machine.
In the case of vibrating machines connected to the supporting floor by means of AVMs, all
of the six “suspension resonance frequencies” have to be beyond H0.5 (half of the machine
rotating frequency) in order to avoid modal amplification. Moreover, supporting floor
vertical dynamic stiffnesses have to be 20 times higher than AVM stiffnesses in order to
obtain a good vibration filtration.
3.2.2. Modal bases
Modal bases are computed between 8 Hz and 80 Hz. The aim of these computations is to
check if resonance frequencies of machine skids and/or the supporting floors, are not too
close to the vibrating machines main excitation frequency H1, in order to avoid modal
amplification and to minimise vibration transmitted to supporting floor.
The acceptance criterion is no resonance frequency around the frequency range of ± 20 %

of each excitation frequency below 30 Hz and ± 10 % above 30 Hz. Only machine main
skids or deck modes located in these frequency ranges of interest are taken into account.
Structure modifications are proposed each time a resonance of the vibrating equipment
skid and/or module deck may generate high vibration levels.
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3.2.3. Vibration cartography computation
3.2.3.1. Method and hypotheses
Once module decks supporting vibrating equipment are validated and the modal basis
criterion respected, a vibration cartography is performed to predict vibration levels on
concerned floors.
According to computed resonance frequencies and in order to be conservative, dynamic

responses are computed at the nearest resonance frequency (close to H1) with a modal
damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc). That modal damping value is defined, taking into account
measurement results on offshore platforms.
In addition to this, the dynamic loads (unbalance forces) are applied at the centre of
gravity of each exciting component of each piece of equipment with a well-chosen phase
angle in order to excite the corresponding mode shape. Moreover, all vibrating machines
are supposed to run simultaneously (most unfavourable case).
Only vibration levels due to the main excitations of vibrating equipment (H1) are computed
all over the concerned module decks.
If unacceptable levels of vibration are computed, structure modifications are proposed and
checked by calculation.
When simplified FEM of vibrating machines are added to Module FEM, it is not to check the
dynamic behaviour of the vibrating machines, but only to obtain relevant dynamic
behaviour results on Module floors.
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3.2.3.2. Acceptance criteria
Acceptance criteria are presented in AKPO Project Safety Concept (reference number :
NG50-6-BE-SAF-TR-AB-000-001) and are issued from document GS-SAF-221.
Following vibration limits are required for Topsides floors (see Table 9 and Table 10):
Limit L1: for restricted area ; beyond, the vibration levels are prohibited,
Limit L2: only acceptable locally to equipment,
Limit L3: upper limit for general work areas,
Limit L4: upper limit for offices/control rooms,
Limit L5: upper limit for living accommodation.
1 Hz ≤ f ≤ 2 Hz 2 Hz ≤ f ≤ 80 Hz Limits
0 ≤ γh < 0.0125 0 ≤ γh/f < 0.00625 L5
0.0125 ≤ γh < 0.02 0.00625 ≤ γh/f < 0.01 L4
0.02 ≤ γh < 0.05 0.01 ≤ γh/f < 0.025 L3
0.05 ≤ γh < 0.15 0.025 ≤ γh/f < 0.075 L2
0.15 ≤ γh < 2 0.075 ≤ γh/f < 1 L1
2 ≤ γh 1 ≤ γh/f Prohibited
γh in m/s² RMS
Table 9: Admissible horizontal vibrations (RMS acceleration)
f ≤ 4 Hz 4 Hz ≤ f ≤ 8 Hz 8 Hz ≤ f ≤ 80 Hz Limits
0 ≤ γz < .018 0 ≤ γz < 0.018 0 ≤ γz/f < 0.00225 L5
0.5
γz.f < .06 0.018 ≤ γz <0.03 0.00225 ≤ γz/f < 0.00375 L4
0.06 ≤ γz. F0.5< 0.14 0.03 ≤ γz < 0.07 0.00375 ≤ γz/f < 0.00925 L3
0.5
0.14 ≤ γz. F < 0.45 0.07 ≤ γz < 0.225 0.00925 ≤ γz/f < 0.028 L2
0.45 ≤ γz. F0.5< 5.6 0.225 ≤ γz < 2.8 0.028 ≤ γz/f < 0.35 L1
5.6 ≤ γz. F0.5 2.8 ≤ γz 0.35 ≤ γz/f Prohibited
γz in m/s² RMS
Table 10: Admissible vertical vibrations (RMS acceleration)
To simplify, admissible vibration levels at a discrete frequency located between 8 Hz and
80 Hz are (see Table 11 and Table 12):
Limit L1 Limit L2 Limit L3 Limit L4 Limit L5
Velocity RMS (mm/s) ≤ 159.1 ≤ 11.937 ≤ 3.979 ≤ 1.592 ≤ 0.995
Velocity peak (mm/s) ≤ 225.0 ≤ 16.881 ≤ 5.627 ≤ 2.251 ≤ 1.407
Table 11: RMS or peak velocity limits – Horizontal axes (X,Y)
Limit L1 Limit L2 Limit L3 Limit L4 Limit L5

Velocity RMS (mm/s) ≤ 55.7 ≤ 4.456 ≤ 1.472 ≤ 0.596 ≤ 0.358
Velocity peak (mm/s) ≤ 78.8 ≤ 6.302 ≤ 2.082 ≤ 0.843 ≤ 0.506
Table 12 : RMS or peak velocity limits – Vertical axis (Z)
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3.3. MODULE P1 – FEM AND RESULTS
As shown Figure 6, Module P1 is located between files 11 and 15, on AKPO FPSO port side.
PORT SIDE North
East
Y
West
Z X
South FPSO
global coordinates
Figure 6 : Location of Module P1 on AKPO FPSO
3.3.1. Finite element Modelling
3.3.1.1. Equipment
3.3.1.1.1 Cooling Water recirculation pumps – CWRP – (5 GX 1510 A/B/C)
A simplified FEM is performed using beam elements according to skid drawings and VDS
fulfilled by FLOWSERVE.
The Cooling Water Recirculation Pumps (CWRP) are rigidly fixed on the main deck of
Module P1, by four connecting points. Calculation are performed with “initial connecting
point configuration” (4 connecting points instead of 6) in order to be conservative :
velocity levels induced on the supporting floor with 4 connecting points are higher than the
velocity levels induced on the supporting floor with 2 supplementary connecting points
between equipment and supporting floor.
All data used to build the Finite Element Model (FEM) of the machine are described in
Table 4.
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Figure 7 presents the CWRP simplified FEM :

• number of nodes: 1 016,
• number of elements: 1 150,
• total mass of the model: 19.38 tons,
• main excitation frequency: 12.5 Hz (750 RPM).
Electric Motor
Pump
Ze
Xe
Figure 7: Overall FEM view of one CWRP Ye

(3D view)
Equipment local
coordinates
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3.3.1.2. Module P1
The FEM of module P1 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1.procedure;

FEM views of module P1 are shown Figure 8 to Figure 11.
Boundary conditions are the followings:

• blocked translations at the four vertical piles extremities,
• free rotations at the four vertical piles extremities.
Principal characteristics of the updated module P1 FEM (without vibrating equipment) :

• number of nodes : 1 170,
• number of elements : 2 373,
• total mass of the model (without CWRPs) : ≈ 2 267 tons.
Top deck
EL. +58.000
Upper deck
EL. +50.000
Main deck CWRP 5GX1510C

EL. +37.000
CWRP 5GX1510B
CWRP 5GX1510A
Boundary
conditions
Z
Y X
Module global
coordinates
Figure 8 : overall view of Module P1 FEM (3D view)
including the three CWRP FEMs
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CWRP 5GX1510 A/B/C
Y
X
Figure 9 : Y view of Module P1 FEM (South elevation)

including CWRP FEMs
CWRP 5GX1510 B
CWRP 5GX1510 C CWRP 5GX1510 A

Z
Y X
Figure 10 : X view of Module P1 FEM (West elevation)
including CWRP FEMs
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CWRP 5GX1510 C
CWRP 5GX1510 B
CWRP 5GX1510 A
Z X
Figure 11 : top view of Module P1 FEM (Main deck)

including CWRP FEMs
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3.3.2. Main deck Dynamic stiffnesses
The main deck stiffnesses are computed (without equipment) along three axis, at some
points corresponding to the fixation points of the three CWRPs. Figure 12 presents the
location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points CWRP - A CWRP - B CWRP - C
1959
1968
2905
1964
2904
1959
Figure 12 : Location where main deck dynamic stiffnesses are computed
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under CWRPs, are the followings:
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.109 N/m (around 12.5 Hz – H1
excitation frequency) ; this situation is satisfactory.
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses is sometimes lower than 1.108 N/m (around 12.5 Hz – H1
excitation frequency), due to resonances of supporting floor in the frequency range of
interest (see Figure 13).
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Figure 13 presents the computed vertical dynamic stiffnesses at each point.
Recommended vertical
dynamic stiffness
Figure 13 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the CWRPs fixation points (in N/m)
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3.3.3. Computed Modal basis
Reminder about the acceptance criterion : the resonance frequencies of the

supporting floor global modes must be out of the range [ 10 – 15 Hz] since the main
excitation frequency for these machines is H1 = 12.4 Hz (see Paragraph 3.2.2).
The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [10 – 15 Hz].
Global resonance modes of supporting floor are presented Figure 14 and Figure 15.
Figure 14: Computed resonance frequency at 14.5 Hz – supporting floor bending mode
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Figure 15: Computed resonance frequency at 14.9 Hz – supporting floor bending mode
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3.3.4. Vibration cartography
Reminder: method and hypotheses for vibration cartography computation are

explained in paragraph 3.2.3. Table 13 summarised the dynamic excitation forces of
each component of each of the three CWRPs.
Tag Number and Main excitation Rotor Mass G Dynamic forces (N) Peak
Component
Description frequency (Hz) (Kg) mm/s X Y Z
375 - 375
Rotating force in X0Z
Motor 12.4 1912 2.5
5 GX 1510 A/B/C plane
Cooling Water (Global FPSO axes)
Recirculation 118 - 118
Pumps Rotating force in X0Z
Pump 12.4 600 2.5
plane
(global FPSO axes)
Table 13: Dynamic excitation forces of each of the three CWRPs
3.3.4.1. Frequency response curves
Frequency response curves are computed at several points all over the supporting
floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η =2C/Cc), and three machines running
simultaneously and exciting the considered mode shapes
Figure 16 and Figure 17 present velocity response curves on representative points on the
main deck and on CWRP skids along X and Z axis; response along Y axis is much lower
because unbalance forces are acting in XOZ plane.
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peak
12.9 Hz
Figure 16: velocity response curves versus frequency, computed at several points on
module P1 main deck floor and on equipment – X axis (m/s peak)
peak
14.9 Hz
Figure 17 : velocity response curves versus frequency, computed at several points on

module P1 main deck floor and on equipment – Z axis (m/s peak)
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3.3.4.2. Vibration cartographies
In order to be conservative, cartography is computed at 12.8 Hz (corresponding to a

machine resonance) and 14.9 Hz (corresponding to a supporting floor bending resonance –
see Figure 16 and Figure 17).
Figure 18 to Figure 23 present vibration cartographies along each axis at 12.8 Hz and
14.9 Hz.
Taking into account all dynamic forces of CWRP components, the computed velocity levels
in all directions are below the acceptance criteria. Consequently, no structural
modification is recommended on module P1 main deck (see Table 14 and Table 15).
Computed levels Applicable vibration criteria (mm.s-1):

Axes
Velocity peak (mm.s-1) Limit L3 (peak) Limit L2 (peak)
Horizontal X 0.49 < 5.627 ‹16.9
Horizontal Y 0.19 < 5.627 ‹16.9
Vertical Z
1.90 < 2.082
(General work areas)
Vertical Z
2.38 ≤ 6.302
(Locally to equip.)
Table 14 : Vibration cartography results – Highest computed vibration response
Computed vibration versus limit (L) X Y Z
L2 (locally to equipment) 0.02 x L2 O.01 x L2 0.38 x L2

L3 (all general work area) 0.09 x L3 0.03 x L3 0.91 x L3
Table 15 : Vibration cartography results versus limits L2 and L3
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L3 peak
Figure 18 : vibration response cartography computed at 12.9 Hz

(P1 main deck – X axis – velocity in m/s peak)
L3 (peak)

(P1 main deck – Y axis – velocity in m/s peak)
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L3 (peak)

(P1 main deck – Z axis – velocity in m/s peak)
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L3 (peak)

L3 (peak)

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L2 (peak)
L3 (peak)
Figure 23 : vibration response cartography computed at 14.9Hz

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3.3.5. Conclusion : dynamic behaviour of module P1
¾ Main deck dynamic stiffnesses
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P1 main deck at Cooling Water Recirculation
pumps connecting points are:
• satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axes (>109 N/m),

• <108 N/m along Z vertical axis (recommended value is > 108 N/m).
Nevertheless, no deck structural modifications are implemented because vibration

response values are acceptable.
¾ Theoretical modal analysis of main deck
In the frequency range of interest [10 – 15 Hz] around vibrating equipment H1 excitation
frequency :
• main deck bending modes are computed, but no deck structural modifications
are implemented because vibration response values are acceptable,
• vibration response cartography at H1 excitation frequency is acceptable,
All computed vibration response levels are below acceptance criteria :

< limit L3 all over module P1 main deck,
< limit L2 close and around the three vibrating pieces of equipment.
The dynamic behaviour of module P1 main deck is acceptable with regard to allowable
limits for human being exposure to vibrations.
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As shown Figure 24, module P2 is located between files 16 and 20, on AKPO FPSO port side.
PORT SIDE North
FPSO
global coordinates
East
Y
West
Z X
South
Figure 24 : Localisation of Module P2 on AKPO FPSO
3.4.1. FINITE ELEMENT Modelling
3.4.1.1. Equipment
3.4.1.1.1 Water Injection Booster Pumps (WIBP – 5 GX 7510 A/B/C)
Reminder : a simplified FEM is performed using beam elements according to skid

drawings and VDS fulfilled by FLOWSERVE.
The Water Injection Booster Pumps (WIBP) are rigidly fixed on the main deck of module P2
by four connecting points. Calculation are performed with “initial connecting point
configuration” (4 connecting points instead of 6) in order to be conservative : velocity
levels induced on the supporting floor with 4 connecting points are higher than the velocity
levels induced on the supporting floor with 2 supplementary connecting points between
equipment and supporting floor.
All data used to build the Finite Element Model (FEM) of the machine are listed in
Table 4.
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Figure 25 presents the WIBP simplified FEM :

• total mass of the model : 6.4 tons.
Motor
Pump
Figure 25 : overall FEM view of one WIBP

(3D view)
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3.4.1.1.2 Water Injection Pumps (5 GX 7520 A/B/C)
Reminder : This model is only a simplified representation of WEIR detailed F.E.

model (in order to transmit relevant dynamic forces at the machine fixation points
and to check the dynamic behaviour of the supporting floor under the machines).It
was tuned according to supplier dynamic calculation note.
Each Water Injection Pumps (WIP) is fixed on the main deck of module P2 by four AVMs
located in three areas.
Table 4.
Figure 26 presents the WIP simplified FEM :

• number of nodes : 101,
• number of elements : 112,
AVMs characteristics are the followings :
X (N/m) Y (N/m) Z (N/m)

1.62 x 107 1.62 x 107 1.62 x 107
Table 16 : AVM dynamic stiffnesses
Gearbox Pump
AVM
Motor
AVM
AVM AVM
Figure 26 : overall FEM view of one WIP

(3D view)
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3.4.1.2. Module P2
The FEM of module P2 is established and checked according to Paragraph 3.1.1.procedure.

Boundary conditions are the followings :


• total mass of the model (without equipment) : ≈ 2 790 tons.
Top deck
EL. +121.500 WIBP
5 GX 7510 A
WIBP
5 GX 7510 B
Upper deck
EL. +113.000
WIBP
5 GX 7510 C
Mezzanine deck
EL. +106.800
WIP
5 GX 7520 A
WIP
5 GX 7520 B
Main deck
EL. +100.000
WIP
5 GX 7520 C
Z
Y X
Boundary
conditions
Module
global coordinates
including the WIBP and WIP FEMs
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X
Y
Figure 28 : view of module P2 FEM (Y – South elevation)
Y
Y X
Figure 29 : view of module P2 FEM (X – West elevation)
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WIP
WIBP 5 GX 7520 A
5 GX 7510 A
WIP
WIBP 5 GX 7520 B
5 GX 7510 B
WIBP WIP
5 GX 7510 C 5 GX 7520 C
Z X
Figure 30 : view of Module P2 FEM (Z – top view, Main deck)
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3.4.2. Main deck dynamic stiffnesses according to initial design
The main deck dynamic stiffnesses are computed along all three axes, at some points
corresponding to the fixation points of the six machines on the supporting floor. Figure 31
presents the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points 5 GX 7510 A/B/C 5 GX 7520 A/B/C
258
6821
1007
259
6819
6824
263
6825 6826
261
330
6816
271
329
6814
Figure 31 : Main Deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses
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According to initial design, the calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under
WIBPs, are the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 5.108 N/m (close to 25 Hz – H1 excitation
frequency) ; that situation is satisfactory.
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses vary from 5.107 to 1.108 N/m (close to 25 Hz – H1 excitation
frequency) which is lower than the recommended vertical deck stiffness (108 N/m).
Deck reinforcement under WIBP machines are defined in order to improve vertical deck
stiffnesses (see Paragraph 3.4.4).
Recommended vertical dynamic

stiffnesses
Figure 32 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the fixation points (in N/m)
WIBP (5 GX 7510 A/B/C)
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under WIPs, are acceptable since :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.109 N/m (close to 25 Hz) ,
• average vertical dynamic stiffnesses are around 4.108 N/m (close to 25 Hz) which is
close to 5.108 N/m (recommended vertical deck stiffness for a such piece of
equipment).
Remark : a ratio of 10 to 20 between vertical deck stiffness and vertical AVM stiffness is
recommended in order to have good vibration filtration. This recommendation is
respected as vertical stiffness of each AVM is around 2.107 N/m (see Table 16).

stiffnesses
WIP (5 GX 7510 A/B/C)
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3.4.3. Computed Modal basis according to initial design

supporting floor global modes must be out of the range [20 – 30 Hz] since the main
excitation frequency for these machines is H1 = 25 Hz (see Paragraph 3.2.2).
No supporting floor global mode shape is computed in the frequency range of interest
[20 – 30 Hz], only high order supporting floor bending modes (see Figure 34 and Figure 35).
The supporting deck is reinforced in order to avoid beam resonances under WIBPs and
increase the deck stiffnesses in this area (see Paragraph 3.4.4).
Figure 34 : High order bending mode of WIBPs supporting floor computed

at 20.6 Hz
Figure 35 : WIBPs-C supporting floor bending mode computed at 23.2 Hz
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3.4.4. P2 Modifications
As shown Figure 36, the supporting beams under WIBP machines and the cantilever corner
of module P2, close to WIBP C are reinforced in order :
¾ to improve dynamic stiffnesses,
¾ to shift modes of the WIBP supporting beams,
¾ to reduce deck vertical velocity levels induced by vibrating machines.
JIS H200x100x5.5x8
JIS H500x199x9x14
JIS H200x100x5.5x8
JIS H400x300x10x16
JIS H500x199x9x14 PG 800x300x8x20
Figure 36 : Main deck modifications of Module P2
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3.4.5. Dynamic stiffnesses according to modified design
The deck stiffnesses are computed along all three axes, at some points corresponding to
the fixation points of WIBPs. Figure 37 presents the location of these points (located on
Module P2 cantilever).
Dynamic stiffness computation points 5 GX 7510 A/B/C
6825
6816
6814
Figure 37 : Main Deck – Location of dynamic stiffness computed points
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The vertical dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under WIBPs, are acceptable after
modifications (dynamic stiffness average of 108 N/m, close to 25 Hz).
Figure 38 presents the computed vertical dynamic stiffnesses at each point (to be
compared to Figure 32).
NB : Vertical static stiffness of point 6814 is still low since this point is located on module
P2 cantilever.

stiffnesses
WIBP (5 GX 7510 A/B/C)
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3.4.6. Modal basis according to modified design of the supporting floor
High order supporting floor bending modes or local modes are computed in the frequency
range of interest [20, 30 Hz], see Figure 39.
Figure 39 : supporting floor local mode computed at 26.4 Hz
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3.4.7. Vibration cartography according to modified design

each component of each type of machine.
Tag Number and Main excitation Rotor G Dynamic forces (N)

Component
Description frequency (Hz) Mass (Kg) mm/s X Y Z
245 - 245
Motor 25 616 2.5 Rotating force in XOZ plane
5 GX 7510 A/B/C
(Global FPSO axes)
Water Injection
Booster Pumps
80 - 80
Pump 25 205 2.5 Rotating force in XOZ plane
(Global FPSO axes)
- 1950 1950
Motor 25 5000 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ plane
5 GX 7520 A/B/C (Global FPSO axes)
Water Injection - 1840 1840
Pumps Gearbox 25/89.6 1876/- 6.3* Rotating force in YOZ plane
(Global FPSO axes)
Pump 89.6 Not relevant – High rotation frequency
* estimation
Table 17 : Dynamic excitation forces of P2 equipment
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floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η =2C/Cc), and six machines running
simultaneously and exciting the considered mode shapes.
Figure 40 presents velocity response curves on representative points on the main deck and
on machine skids.
23.2 Hz
Figure 40 : velocity response curves versus frequency computed at several points on

Module P2 main deck floor and on equipment (Magnitude x ² + y ² + z ² – m/s peak)
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In order to be conservative, harmonic response is computed at 23.2 Hz, corresponding to a

mode of the WIBP skids (see Figure 40). Figure 41 to Figure 43 present vibration
cartographies for each axis.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of components, the computed velocity levels in all
directions are below the acceptance criteria. Table 18 and Table 19 compare these
maximal computed vibration levels to the acceptance criteria.
Computed levels Vibration criteria (mm.s-1) to apply :

Axis
Velocity RMS (mm.s-1) Limit L3 (peak) Limit L2 (peak)
Horizontal X 0.172 < 5.627 < 16.9
Horizontal Y 0.130 < 5.627 < 16.9
Vertical Z 1.990 < 2.082 < 6.3
Table 18 : Vibration cartography results – highest computed vibration response
Limit L3 is respected although limit L2

L2 (locally to equipment)
is applicable
Table 19 : Vibration cartography results versus limits
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¾ Main deck dynamic stiffnesses, according to modified design

o WIBP
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P2 main deck at Water Injection

Booster Pump connecting points are:
• Satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axis (>109 N/m)

• Satisfactory along Z vertical axis (> 108 N/m - recommended value is 108 N/m)
o WIP
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P2 main deck at Water Injection

Pump connecting points are:
• Satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axis (>109 N/m)

• Satisfactory along Z vertical axis (> 4.108 N/m - recommended value is
5.108 N/m)
¾ Theoretical modal analysis of module P2 main deck, according to modified design
The computed modal basis of the main deck, shows that there is no critical “global” mode
close to the main excitation frequency (H1 = 25 Hz).
¾ Vibration cartographies close to H1 = 25 Hz, according to modified design
At H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by WIBPs and WIPs, limit L3
is respected all over the main deck : there is no time restriction for human exposure.
The dynamic behaviour of Module P2 main deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations
limits allowable for human exposure.
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As shown Figure 44, Module P3 is located between files 21 and 26, on the port side of AKPO
FPSO.
PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West
Z X
FPSO
South global coordinates
3.5.1. Finite Element Modelling
3.5.1.1. Main Power Generators (MPG) – 5 PY 6510 A/B/C
Reminder : The FEM, used for this study, is only a simplified representation of the
detailed F.E. model (in order to transmit relevant dynamic forces at ROLLS ROYCE
machine fixation points and to check the dynamic behaviour of the supporting floor
under the machines).
Three MPGs are fixed on the main deck of module P3 (5 PY 6510 A/B/C) and three others
on the main deck of module S3 (5 PY 6510 D/E/F).
Table 4.
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Figure 45 presents the MPG simplified FEM :

• total mass of the model : 200 tons,
Reminder : the three point mounts between the MPGs and the supporting deck have
dynamic vertical stiffnesses from 1.108 N/m to 5.108 N/m, whereas the supporting deck
average dynamic stiffnesses in the vertical axis is around 1.109 N/m. From a dynamic point
of view, no filtration will occur under ≈ 200 Hz, as the mount dynamic stiffness is not 10
to 20 times lower than the supporting deck dynamic stiffness (see paragraph 3.5.2).
GENERATOR
ENCLOSURE
GEAR BOX
TURBINE
INLET PLENUM GAS GENERATOR
Figure 45 : overall FEM view of the Main Power Generator

(3D view)
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3.5.1.2. Module P3
The FEM of module P3 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1.procedure.

FEM views of the module P3 are shown Figure 46 to Figure 49.


• total mass of the model (without MPGs) : about 2 300 tons.
UPPER DECK
EL. +113.000
MAIN DECK
EL. +100.000 MPG 5PY 6510 A
MPG 5PY 6510 B
Z X
MPG 5PY 6510 C
Boundary Y
conditions

including the MPGs FEMs module
global coordinates
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Figure 47 : view of module P3 FEM (Y – West elevation)

including MPGs FEMs
Figure 48 : view of module P3 FEM (X – North elevation)

including the MPGs FEMs
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Figure 49 : view of Module P3 FEM (Z – top view)

including MPGs FEMs
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3.5.2. Main deck dynamic stiffnesses
The main deck stiffnesses are computed along three axes, at some points corresponding to
the fixation points of the three MPGs. Figure 50 presents the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness measurement points
MPGs fixation points
1386
1394 1355
1361
1364
Z
Y X
Figure 50 : Main deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses
The computed dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under MPGs, are the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.109 N/m (around 25 Hz),
• average vertical dynamic stiffnesses are around 1.109 N/m (close to 25 Hz),
which is the recommended vertical deck stiffness for such a piece of
equipment.
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Figure 51 presents the calculated vertical dynamic stiffnesses at each fixation point.
Recommended vertical
dynamic stiffnesses
MPG (5 PY 6510 A/B/C)
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excitation frequency for this machine is H1 = 25 Hz (see Paragraph 3.2.2).
Modes of supporting floor close to the excitation frequency are local modes or high order
bending modes (cf. Figure 52 to Figure 55).
No global mode of the supporting floor is computed in the frequency range of interest
[20 Hz – 30 Hz]. The criterion is then fullfilled and no stuctural modification have to be
defined.
Figure 52 : high order supporting floor bending mode computed at 21.6 Hz
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Figure 53 : Main deck computed mode (23.5 Hz)
Figure 54 : local supporting floor bending mode computed at 26.1 Hz
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Figure 55 : high order supporting floor bending mode computed at 27.6 Hz
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each component of the three MPGs.
Tag Number and Main excitation Rotor Mass G Dynamic forces (N)
Component
Description frequency (Hz) (Kg) mm/s X Y Z
Turbine 80.3 Not relevant – High rotation frequency
5 PY 6510 620 - 620
A/B/C/D/E/F Gearbox 80.3 / 25 (-) / 5630 (-) /0.7 Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Main power
6760 - 6760
generators Generator 25 17200 2.5 Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Table 20 : Dynamic excitation forces of the Main Power Generators

(5 PY 6510 A/B/C/D/E/F)
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floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc), and three machines running
on MPGs skids.
22.8 Hz 25.7 Hz 29.5 Hz
Figure 56 : velocity response curves versus frequency computed at several points on

Module P3 main deck and on equipment, along Z axis (m/s peak)
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Figure 57 presents computed mode shapes where vibration velocity cartographies are
performed.
Figure 57 : modeshapes where velocity vibration cartographies are performed

(22.8 Hz – 25.7 Hz – 29.5 Hz)
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In order to be conservative, harmonic response is computed at highest values of response

curves : 22.8 Hz, 25.7 Hz and 29.5 Hz (see Figure 56 and Figure 57).
Figure 58 to Figure 62 present vibration cartographies for each axis.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of the MPGs components, the computed velocity
levels in all directions are below the acceptance criteria (see Table 21 and Table 22).
Axis Velocity Peak
(mm.s-1) Limit L3 (peak) Limit L2 (peak)
Horizontal X 0.9 < 5.627 < 16.9
Horizontal Y 0.7 < 5.627 < 16.9
Vertical Z 2.08 < 2.082 < 6.3
Table 21 : Vibration cartography results – highest computed vibration response
L2 (locally to equipment) respected

L3 (all general work area) 0.16 x L3 0.12 x L3 1 x L3
At the different frequencies, taken into account, the vibration levels induced by MPGs,
limit L3 is exceeded on the edge of module P3 (on the secondary framing, principally on
members JIS H150x75x5x7). Computed velocity vibration levels at others areas are below
the vibration acceptance criterion L3.
Presented velocity vibration levels in Table 21 and Table 22 do not take into account levels
at the borders of module P3.
Mode shapes which are at the origin of these vibration levels are principally due to local
modes of the secondary frame. These mode shapes are not precisely computed because of
the mass hypothesis (uncertainty regarding contingency factors, …) : associated computed
velocity levels are not relevant, so no structural modification is proposed to reduce these
levels.
Consequently, there is no time restriction for human exposure on main deck of Module P3.
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L2
L3

L3
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Figure 59 : areas where velocity acceptance level L3 is exceeded vibration response

cartography computed at 22.8 Hz (P3 main deck – Z axis – velocity in m/s peak)
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L2
L3

L3
Not relevant
Not relevant
Figure 61 : areas where velocity acceptance level L3 is exceeded vibration response

cartography computed at 25.7 Hz (P3 main deck – Z axis – velocity in m/s peak)
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L2
L3

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• Main deck dynamic stiffnesses
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P3 main deck at Main Power Generator
connecting points are:
• satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axes (> 2.109 N/m),

• satisfactory along Z vertical axis (>109 N/m - recommended value is
9
1.10 N/m).
Reminder : the three mounts between the MPGs and the supporting deck have dynamic
vertical stiffnesses from 108 N/m to 5 108 N/m, whereas the supporting deck average
dynamic stiffnesses in the vertical axis is around 109 N/m. From a dynamic point of view,
no filtration will occur under ≈ 200 Hz, as the mount dynamic stiffness is not 10 to 20
times lower than the supporting deck dynamic stiffness.
• Theoretical modal analysis of Module P3 main deck
In the frequency range of interest [20 – 30 Hz], only local modes or high orders bending
modes of the supporting floor are computed. There is no critical “global” mode close to
the main excitation frequency (H1 = 25 Hz).
• Vibration cartographies (at H1 = 25 Hz)
Close to H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by MPGs, limit L3 is
respected all over the main deck : there is no time restriction for human exposure.
However, high vibration levels are computed on the borders of the main deck, due mainly
to secondary framing beams local modes (not computed precisely because of mass
hypothesis, not relevant).
Consequently, no structural modification is necessary. The dynamic behaviour of Module P3

main deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations limits allowable for human exposure.
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PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West Z X
South FPSO
global coordinates
3.6.1.1. Crude Recirculation Pumps (CRP – 5 GX 9920 A/B)
Reminder : a simplified Finite Element Model performed using beam elements

according to skid drawings and VDS fulfilled by FLOWSERVE
The Crude Recirculation Pumps (CRP) are rigidly fixed on the main deck of module P5 by
four connecting points (tag number : 5 GX 9920 A/B). Calculation are performed with
“initial connecting point configuration” (4 connecting points instead of 6) in order to be
conservative : velocity levels induced on the supporting floor with 4 connecting points are
higher than the velocity levels induced on the supporting floor with 2 supplementary
connecting points between equipment and supporting floor.
Table 4.
Figure 64 presents the CRP simplified FEM :

• total mass of the model : 12 tons.
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Motor
Pump
Figure 64 : overall FEM view of one CRP

(3D view)
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3.6.1.2. Module P5
The FEM of module P5 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1. procedure.
FEM views of this module are shown Figure 65 to Figure 68.


• total mass of the model (without CRPs) : ≈ 3 145 tons.
Top deck
EL. +125.000
Upper deck
EL. +113.000
Mezzanine deck
EL. +105.500
Z
Y X
Main deck
EL. +100.000
module
global coordinates
Boundary
CRP
conditions
CRP 5 GX 9920 B
5 GX 9920 A
including the CRP FEMs
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X
Y
CRP CRP
5 GX 9920 A 5 GX 9920 B

including CRP FEMs
CRP
5 GX 9920 A/B
Y X
including CRP FEMs
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CRP CRP
5 GX 9920 A 5 GX 9920 B
Y
X including CRP FEMs
Z
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The deck stiffnesses are computed along all three axes, at some points corresponding to
the fixation points of the two CRPs. Figure 69 presents the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points CRP - A CRP - B
2983 3044
3050 3059
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under CRPs, are fully acceptable
since :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.109 N/m (close to 50 Hz, H1 excitation
frequency),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.108 N/m (close to 50 Hz, H1 excitation
frequency) which is higher than the recommended deck stiffness (108 N/m).
recommended vertical dynamic

stiffnesses
Figure 70 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the CRP fixation points (in N/m)
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The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [45 – 55 Hz]. Only “local”
modes of secondary beams are computed in this frequency range.

each equipment component.

Component
- 540 540
5 GX 9920 A/B
(global FPSO axes)
Crude Recirculation
Pumps
- 195 195
Pump 50 245 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Table 23 : Dynamic excitation forces of P5 equipment
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floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc) and two machines running
simultaneously on exciting the considered mode shapes.
on CRP skids.
49.2 Hz
Figure 71 : velocity response curves versus frequency computed at several

points on Module P5 main deck floor and on equipment (Magnitude x² + y ² + z ²
– m/s peak)
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mode of the CRP skids (see Figure 71).
Figure 72 to Figure 74 present vibration cartographies for each direction.

Taking account of all dynamic forces of CRP components, the computed velocity levels in
all directions are below the acceptance criteria.

Axis
Velocity RMS (mm.s-1) Limit L3 (peak) Limit L2 (peak)
Horizontal X 0.296 < 5.627 < 16.9
Horizontal Y 0.139 < 5.627 < 16.9
1.850 (general work area) < 2.082
Vertical Z
4.270 (locally to equip.) < 6.302
Table 24 : Vibration cartography results – Highest computed vibration response
Limit L3 is respected
L2 (locally to equipment) although limit L2 0.68 x L2
applicable
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L3

(P5 main deck upper deck – X axis – velocity in m/s peak)
L3

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L2
L3

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¾ Main deck dynamic stiffnesses
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P5 main deck at Crude Recirculation Pumps
• satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axes (> 2.109 N/m),

• satisfactory along Z vertical axis (> 2.108 N/m - recommended value is
1.108 N/m).
¾ Theoretical modal analysis of module P5 main deck
The computed modal basis of the main deck showed that there is no critical “global” mode
¾ Vibration cartographies close to H1 = 50 Hz
At H1 = 50 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by CRPs, limit L3 is
Consequently, no structural modification is necessary. The dynamic behaviour of

module P5 main deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations limits allowable for human
exposure.
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PORT SIDE
North
East
West Y
Z X
South
FPSO
Figure 75 : Localisation of Module P7 on AKPO FPSO global coordinates
3.7.1.1. Equipment
Reminder : The models, used for this study, are only a simplified representation of
the detailed F.E. Model of the vendors (in order to transmit relevant dynamic forces
at the machine fixation points and to check the dynamic behaviour of the supporting
floor under the machines).
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3.7.1.1.1 Gas Injection Compressor (5KB 5460)
The Gas Injection compressor is rigidly fixed on the upper deck of module P7 by three
gimbles (three translations blocked and three rotations free at each connecting points).
Table 4.
Figure 76 presents the Gas Injection compressor simplified FEM :

Motor Gearbox
Compressor Lube Oil System
Figure 76 : overall FEM view of one Gas Injection Compressor

(3D view)
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3.7.1.1.2 Subsea Methanol Injection Pump – SMIP – (5 GX 1930 A/B)
Each Subsea Methanol Injection Pump (SMIP) is rigidly fixed on the main deck of module P7
by 16 connecting points.
Table 4.
Figure 77 presents the SMIP simplified FEM :

• total mass of the model : 22 930 kg.
Seal oil system Suction

dampner
Gearbox
Pump
Motor
Discharge
dampner
Figure 77 : overall FEM view of one SMIP

(3D view)
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3.7.1.2. Module P7
The FEM of module P7 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1.
FEM views of module P7 are shown Figure 78 to 82.

• blocked translations at the four vertical beam extremities,
• free rotations at the four vertical pillar extremities.
Simplified technical rooms FEM were modelled according to the Structural Keyplan for P7
LER-Building (rev A – 18/01/2006).

• total mass of the model (without Gas Injection Compressor and SMIP) : about
2 365 tons.
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Instrument and Gas Injection Compressor

electrical rooms 5 KB 5460
Top deck
EL. +121.000
Upper deck
EL. +113.000
Mezzanine deck
EL. +106.000
Main deck
EL. +100.000
Z
Y
Boundary X
conditions
module
SMIP - B
SMIP - A global coordinates
5 GX 1930 B
5 GX 1930 A

including the Gas Injection Compressor and SMIP FEMs
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Gas Injection
Compressor
5 KB 5460
SMIP - B
5 GX 1930 B
SMIP - A
5 GX 1930 A
Y X

Gas Injection
Compressor
5 KB 5460
SMIP – A/B
5 GX 1930 A/B
Y X
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SMIP - B
5 GX 1930 B
SMIP - A
5 GX 1930 A
Z X

including the SMIP FEMs
Gas Injection
Compressor
5 KB 5460
Z X
Figure 82 : view of Module P7 FEM (Z – top view, Upper deck)
including the Gas Injection Compressor FEMs
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3.7.2. Decks dynamic stiffnesses
• Main deck
The main deck stiffnesses are computed along all three axis, at some points corresponding
to the fixation points of two SMIPs. Figure 83 presents the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points SMIP A SMIP B
2272 2263
2176 2208
2221
2143
2180 2228
Figure 83 : Main Deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses points
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under SMIPs, are the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 1.109 N/m (between 0 → 26 Hz),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses vary from 1.107 to 1.108 N/m (below 20 Hz) which is lower
than the recommended deck stiffness (108N/m). Deck structural modifications are
implemented (see §3.7.4.).
Figure 84 and Figure 85 present the computed vertical dynamic stiffnesses at each point.
Vertical recommended
stiffnesses
Figure 84 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the SMIP A fixation points (in N/m)
stiffnesses
Figure 85 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the SMIP B fixation points (in N/m)
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• Upper deck
The upper deck dynamic stiffnesses are computed along all three axes, at three points
corresponding to the fixation points of the Gas Injection Compressor. Figure 86 presents
the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points Gas Injection Compressor
1551
1558
1549
Figure 86 : Upper Deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the upper deck, under Gas Injection compressor, are
the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses vary from 2.108 to 1.109 N/m (close to 25 Hz – H1 main
excitation),
• average vertical dynamic stiffnesses are around 5.108 N/m (close to 25 Hz – H1 main
excitation) which is the recommended minimum deck stiffness.
stiffness
Figure 87 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the Gas injection compressor fixation
points (in N/m)
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¾ Main deck

supporting floor global modes must be out of the range [ 0 – 26.3 Hz] since the main
excitation frequencies for these machines is H1pump = 2.43 Hz to H9pump = 21.90
Hz (see Paragraph 3.2.2).
The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [0 – 26.3 Hz].
As shown in Figure 88, a bending mode of all cantilevers of Module P7 is computed at

3.8 Hz. This mode is very difficult to shift and will be probably not critical. Indeed,
dynamic excitations of SMIP components are not able to generate high vibration levels on
the main deck (modal mass of this mode is important).
As shown in Figure 89, a global mode of the main deck cantilever is also computed at
9.6 Hz. This mode concerns only module P7 main deck and so, is more critical than the
previous one.
Figure 88 : bending mode of all cantilevers computed at 3.8 Hz
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Figure 89 : bending mode of main deck cantilever computed at 9.6 Hz
¾ Upper deck

excitation frequency for this machine is H1 = 25 Hz (see Paragraph 3.2.2).
The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [20 – 30 Hz].
Only local modes of the supporting deck are computed.
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3.7.4. Module P7 Modifications
To remove main deck modes and to increase dynamic stiffnesses, a solution to cure this
dynamic problem is applied (described in Figure 90) : these modifications allow to reduce
vibrations levels in the “green” area but do not allow to remove main deck modes out of
the frequency range of interest.
PG800x300x8x20
PG800x300x8x20
Figure 90 : P7 Modifications
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3.7.4.1. Modal Basis according to modified design (main deck)
According to the modified design, Figure 91 to Figure 94 present global modes of the main
deck, computed in the frequency range of interest [0, 26.3 Hz].
NB : 1st bending mode of all module P7 cantilevers is still computed at 3.8 Hz (see Figure
88). This mode is not critical.
This new modal basis is taken into account to check vibration cartography computed levels.
Figure 91 : bending mode of Module P7 main deck cantilever (10 Hz)
Figure 92 : bending mode of Module P7 main deck cantilever (11.4 Hz)
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3.7.4.2. Vibration cartography according to modified design

explained in paragraph 3.2.3. Table 26 summarises the dynamic excitation forces of

Component
- 3285 3285
Motor 24.7 8466 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ plane
5 KB 5460 (global FPSO axes)
Gas Injection - 2660 2660
Compressor Gearbox 24.7 / 181.5 4400 / - 50 цm Rotating force in YOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Compressor 181.5 Not relevant – High rotating speed
- 207 207
Motor 16.7 (max speed) 788 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
5 GX 1930 A/B 16.7 / 10.4 / 2.4 - 232/31/ 232/31/
Subsea Methanol Gearbox interm. / driving
353 / 75 / 58 6.3
Injection Pumps axles) (global FPSO axes)
2. 8 (H1) max speed - - - 3100 Nm 7900 Nm
7.3 (H3) max speed - - - - 1850 Nm
Table 26: Dynamic excitation forces of P7 equipment

NB :
• For the pieces of equipment 5 GX 1930 A and B (Subsea Methanol Injection Pumps),
vibration cartographies are computed for the most unfavourable configurations (at
frequencies where excitation forces are maximum and / or when excitation
frequencies are located close to a global resonance of supporting floor). Results are
presented for the highest computed response on main deck supporting floor.
• Vibration cartographies are not computed for excitation higher than H3 pump
(values not provided by the Vendor) because at these high frequencies, only local
modes may be excited.
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3.7.4.2.1 Main Deck
Frequency response curves
simultaneously and exciting the considered mode floor resonance.
Figure 95 presents velocity response curves on representative points of the main deck and
on SMIP skids.
10.2 Hz
Figure 95: response curves versus frequency computed at several points of the main
deck floor (vertical direction , m/s peak)
NB : the frequency (10.2 Hz) corresponds to one bending mode of module P7 main deck
cantilever (see Figure 91).
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Vibration cartographies
Figure 96 to Figure 98 present vibration cartographies along each axis.
Table 27 and Table 28 compare highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance
criteria.
Computed levels Vibration criteria (mm.s-1 peak) to apply :

Axis
velocity peak(mm.s-1) Limit L3 Limit L2
Horizontal X 0.11 < 5.627 < 16.881
Horizontal Y 0.2 < 5.627 < 16.881

0.7
< 2.082
(general work area)
Vertical Z
3.6 (locally to
< 6.302
equipment)
Table 27 : Vibration cartography results - Highest computed vibration response
L2 (locally to equipment) respected 0.34 x L2

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L3

(P7 main deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L3

(P7 main deck - Y axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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L2
L3

(P7 main deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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3.7.4.2.2 Upper Deck
floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc).
Figure 99 presents velocity response curves on representative points on the upper deck and
the Gas Injection compressor skid.
26.2 Hz
Figure 99 : response curves versus frequency computed at several points on the upper
deck floor (Magnitude x ² + y ² + z ² – m/s peak)
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In order to be conservative, harmonic response is computed at 26.2 Hz (close to the torsion

mode of the machine skid on lube oil system side): see Figure 99. As explained in
paragraph 3.2.3.1, this mode is supposed to be appropriated in order to be conservative.
Figure 100 to Figure 102 present vibration cartographies for each axis.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of Gas Injection compressor components, the
computed velocity levels in all directions are below the acceptance criteria.
Table 29 and Table 30 compare the highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance
criteria.
Remark : The computed velocity levels at the technical rooms connecting points on the
supporting floor are below limit L4 (operators working continually in this area). The
criterion is fulfilled at the technical rooms connecting point on the supporting floor; inside
the technical room, it is up to HHI to check the design in order to avoid vibration
amplifications.

Axis
velocity peak(mm.s-1) Limit L4 Limit L3 Limit L2
0.173 (technical room) < 2.251
Horizontal X 4.940 (general work area) < 5.627
Horizontal Y 3.770 (general work area) < 5.627
Vertical Z 2.075 (general work area) < 2.082
Table 29 : Vibration cartography results - highest computed vibration responses
L2 (locally to equipment) 0.96 x L2 0.43 x L2 0.51 x L2

L4 (for technical rooms) 0.08 x L4 0.18 x L4 0.8 x L4
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L2
L3
L4

(P7 upper deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L2
Not
relevant L3
L4

(P7 upper deck - Y Axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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L2
Not
relevant
Not
relevant
L3
L4

(P7 upper deck - Z Axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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¾ Dynamic stiffnesses according to modified design
o Main deck
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P7 main deck at Subsea Methanol Injection
• satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axis (> 1.109 N/m),

• low along Z vertical axis (≈ 1.107 N/m - recommended value is 108 N/m).
Nevertheless, no supplementary deck structural modifications are implemented because

vibration response values are acceptable.
o Upper deck
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P7 upper deck at Gas Injection Compressor
• satisfactory along both X, Y horizontal axis (> 2.108 N/m),

• satisfactory along Z vertical axis (> 1.108 N/m - recommended value is
1.108 N/m).
¾ Theoretical modal analysis of module P7
o Main deck modified design
Despite deck modifications, bending modes of module P7 cantilever are still computed in
the frequency range of interest [0, 26.3 Hz].
o Upper deck
Only local modes of the supporting deck are computed.
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¾ Vibration cartographies
o Main deck (modified design)
Taking into account of the vibration levels induced by Subsea Methanol Injection pumps at
10.4 Hz, limit L3 is respected all over the main deck and limit L2 locally to the pieces of
equipment; there is no time restriction for human exposure.
o Upper deck
At H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by Gas Injection
Compressor, limit L3 is respected all over the upper deck ; there is no time restriction for
human exposure.
The dynamic behaviour of Module P7 upper deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations
Remark : if limit L4 has to be applied in the technical rooms (= operators working

continually in this area), this criterion is fulfilled at the technical room connecting points
on the supporting floor; it is up to HHI to check the design inside the technical room in
order to avoid vibration amplifications.
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As shown Figure 103, Module P8 is located between files 51 and 55, on AKPO FPSO, port
side.
PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West Z X
FPSO
South global coordinates
3.8.1.1. Equipment : Crude Oil Offloading Pumps - COOP -(5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D)
Reminder : This model is only a simplified representation of WEIR detailed F.E.

model (in order to transmit relevant dynamic forces at the machine fixation points
and to check the dynamic behaviour of the supporting floor under the four
machines).
Each Crude Oil Offloading Pump (COOP) is fixed by four AVMs (3 points) on the main deck
of module P8.
Table 4.
Figure 104 presents the COOP simplified FEM :

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AVMs characteristics are presented Table 31:
X (N/m) Y (N/m) Z (N/m)

1.62 x 107 1.62 x 107 1.62 x 107
Table 31 : AVM dynamic stiffnesses
Motor
Fluid coupling
Pumps
AVM location
Figure 104 : overall FEM view of one Crude Oil Offloading Pump
(3D view)
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3.8.1.2. Module P8
The FEM of module P8 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1. procedure.

Principal characteristics of Module P8 FEM (without equipment) :

• total mass of the model (without COOPs) : ≈ 2 120 tons.
Crude Oil Offloading Pumps

5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D Instrument and
electrical rooms
Upper deck
EL. +113.000
Mezzanine deck
EL. +105.500
Main deck
EL. +100.000
Z
Y X
Boundary
conditions
module
global coordinates
including four COOP FEMs
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X Y
Figure 106 : view of Module P8 FEM (Y – South elevation)
Y X
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5 GX 8310 A 5 GX 8310 C
5 GX 8310 B 5 GX 8310 D
Z X
Figure 108 : view of Module P8 FEM (Z - top view, Main deck)

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The main deck dynamic stiffnesses are computed along all three axes, at some points
corresponding to the fixation points of the four COOPs. Figure 109 presents the location of
these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points Crude Oil Offloading Pumps C
Crude Oil Offloading Pumps A Crude Oil Offloading Pumps D
Crude Oil Offloading Pumps B
18795 18794 18796
18799
18792 18789
18175 18790
Figure 109 : Main Deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses points
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under the COOPs, are acceptable
since :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 1.109 N/m (close to 50 Hz – H1 equipment
rotating frequency),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are close to 2.108 N/m (around 50 Hz) which is slightly
lower than 5.108 N/m (recommended vertical deck stiffness for a such piece of
equipment).
Figure 110 and Figure 111 present the calculated vertical dynamic stiffnesses at each
point.
stiffnesses
AVM’s stiffnesses
Figure 110 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the fixation points of 5 GX 8310 A/B
(in N/m)
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stiffnesses
AVM’s stiffnesses
Figure 111 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the fixation points of 5 GX 8310 C/D
(in N/m)
Remark : a ratio of 10 to 20 between vertical deck stiffness and vertical AVM stiffness has
to be respected in order to have good vibration filtration.
Although the main deck is as stiff as recommended along the vertical axis, compared to the
AVM’s vertical stiffness (≈ 1.6 107 N/m), the ratio is higher than 10; the main deck stiffness
is still acceptable.
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supporting floor (global modes) must be out of the range [45 – 55 Hz] since the main
The computation of the modal basis shows that only “local” modes are calculated in the
frequency range of interest [ 45 – 55 Hz] (an example is shown Figure 112) and that
equipment is well isolated (no interaction between equipment and floor at 50 Hz).
According to these results, the dynamic characteristics of module P8 main deck are
acceptable around 50 Hz.
Figure 112 : deck local mode computed at 47.3 Hz
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explained in paragraph 3.2.3. Table 32 summarises the dynamic excitation forces of
each COOP component.
Component
1600 - 1600
Motor 49.6 2050 2.5 Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D 590 - 590
Fluid
Crude oil offloading 49.6 300 6.3 Rotating force in XOZ plane
Coupling
pumps (global FPSO axes)
1950 - 1950
Pump 49.6 250 25** Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Table 32 : Dynamic excitation forces of the COOP (5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D)
** according to WEIR, this value takes into account dynamic excitation due to fluid
floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc) and four machines running
simultaneously.
Figure 113 presents velocity response curves on representative points of the deck.
50.0 Hz
Figure 113 : response curves versus frequency computed at several points of the main
deck floor (Magnitude x ² + y ² + z ² , m/s peak)
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As no emergent mode is present in the frequency range of interest [45 – 55 Hz], the
harmonic response will be computed at 50 Hz.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of the COOP components, the computed velocity
levels in all directions are below the acceptance velocity levels. Table 33 and Table 34
compare highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance criteria.
Computed levels Acceptance Criteria L3

Axis
Velocity peak (mm.s-1) Velocity peak (mm.s-1)
Horizontal X 0.015 < 5.627
Horizontal Y 0.013 < 5.627
Vertical Z 0.397 < 2.082
Table 33 : Vibration cartography results - Highest computed vibration response
Limit L3 is respected even when L2 is

applicable
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L3
Figure 114 : vibration response cartography computed at 50 Hz

(P8 main deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L3

(P8 main deck - Y axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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L3

(P8 main deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P8 main deck at Crude COOP Pumps
connecting points are satisfactory:
• in both X, Y horizontal axes (> 1.109 N/m),

• in Z vertical axis (> 2.108 N/m close to recommended value of 5.108 N/m).
N.B. : the ratio main deck / AVM stiffness is higher than 10, which is satisfactory.
• Theoretical modal analysis of module P8 main deck
The computed modal basis of the main deck shows that there is no critical “global” mode
• Vibration cartographies at H1 = 50 Hz
At H1 = 50 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by the four Crude Oil
Offloading Pumps (5 GX 8310 A/B/C/D running simultaneously), limit L3 is respected all
over the main deck : there is no time restriction for human exposure.
Consequently, no structural modification is necessary. The dynamic behaviour of

module P8 main deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations limits allowable for human
exposure.
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3.9. MODULE S1 – FEM AND RESULTS
As shown in Figure 117, module S1 is located between files 11 and 15, on AKPO FPSO
starboard side.
PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West Z X
South STARBOARD SIDE FPSO

global coordinates
Figure 117 : Localisation of module S1 on AKPO FPSO
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3.9.1.1. Equipment Hot Water Circulation Pumps - HWCP - (5 GX 1610 A/B)

Each Hot Water Circulation Pump (HWCPs) is rigidly fixed on the main deck of Module S1 by
four connecting points. Calculation are performed with “initial connecting point
All data used to build the Finite Element Model (FEM) of the machine are described
Table 4.
Figure 118 presents the HWCP simplified FEM :
• total mass of the model : 6.96 tons,
Pump
Motor
Figure 118 : overall FEM view of one HWCP Ze

(3D view)
Xe
equipment local
coordinates Ye
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3.9.1.2. Module S1
The FEM of module S1 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1. FEM views
of module S1 are shown Figure 119 to Figure 122.

• blocked translations at the four vertical piles extremities
• free rotations at the four vertical piles extremities
Principal characteristics of the module S1 FEM (without equipment) :

• total mass of the model (without HWCPs) : about 1 944 tons.
Sand filters
module global
coordinates
5GX1610B
Boundary
5GX1610A Z Y
conditions
Figure 119 : overall view of Module S1 FEM (3D view)

including the two HWCP FEMs
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5GX1610 A/B
Y
X
Figure 120 : Y view of Module S1 FEM (South elevation)

including HWCP FEMs
5GX1610 B
5GX1610 A
Y X
Figure 121 : X view of Module S1 FEM (West elevation)
including HWCP FEMs
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5GX1610 B
5GX1610 A
Z X
Figure 122 : X view of Module S1 FEM (West elevation)

including HWCP FEMs
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The main deck dynamic stiffnesses are computed along three axes, at some points
corresponding to the fixation points of the two HWCP. Figure 123 presents the location of
these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points HWCP - A HWCP - B
1510030 1510036
1510029 1510035
1510032 1510034
1510031 1510033
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The computed dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under HWCPs, are the following :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.109 N/m (around 25 Hz – H1

equipment rotating frequency),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 1.108 N/m (around 25 Hz), which is
the recommended vertical stiffness value.
Recommended deck
stiffnesses
Figure 124 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the fixation points of 5 GX 1610 A/B (in
N/m)
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The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [20 Hz– 30 Hz].
In this frequency range of interest [20 – 30 Hz], a supporting floor bending mode is
computed at 25.9 Hz (see Figure 125).
Z Y
Figure 125 : supporting floor bending mode computed at 25.9 Hz
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explained in paragraph 3.2.3.Table 35 summarised the dynamic excitation forces of
Dynamic forces (N)

Tag Number and Main excitation Rotor G
Component Peak
Description frequency (Hz) Mass (Kg) mm/s
X Y Z
- 242 242
Motor 25 616 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ
plane
5 GX 1610 A/B
(global FPSO axes)
Hot Water
Circulation Pumps
- 84 84
Pump 25 210 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ
plane
(global FPSO axes)
Table 35 : Dynamic excitation forces of HWCP’s (5 GX 1610 A/B)
simultaneously and exciting the considered floor resonance.
Figure 126 presents velocity response curves on representative points on the deck and on
HWCP skids.
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28.5 Hz
Figure 126 : response curves versus frequency computed at several points on the main
deck floor and the equipment along Y axis (m/s peak)
28.5 Hz
deck floor and the equipment along Z axis (m/s peak)
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In order to be conservative, harmonic response is computed at 28.6 Hz (mode of the

HWCPs skids). The bending mode of the supporting floor (located at 25.9 Hz) is not well
appropriated by the excitation of the HWCPs.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of HCWP components, the computed velocity levels
along all axis are below the acceptance velocity levels. Table 36 and Table 37 compare
highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance criteria.

Axis
Horizontal X 0.24 < 5.627 < 16.881
Horizontal Y 0.33 < 5.627 < 16.881
Vertical Z
2.05 < 2.082 < 6.302
(General work areas)
Vertical Z
3.10 ≤ 6.302
(Locally to equip.)
L2 (locally to equipment) respected 0.49 x L2

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L3 peak

(S1 main deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L3 (peak)

(S1 main deck - Y axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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L2 (peak)
L3 (peak)
Not relevant

(S1 main deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak)
At H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by HWCPs, limit L3 is
exceeded close to one border of the module S1 (FEM not relevant). Around equipment,
limit L2 is not exceeded (just acceptable locally to equipment) : there is no time
restriction for human exposure.
With 6 connecting points between HWCP skid and module S1 main deck (addition of 2
supplementary connecting points implemented by FLOWSERVE in their final design),
velocity levels on the main deck are lower than limit L3 all over the main deck (divided by
3 regarding initial configuration).
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3.9.5. Conclusion : dynamic behaviour of module S1
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module S1 main deck at Hot Water Circulation Pump
• satisfactory in both X, Y horizontal axes (> 2.109 N/m),

• satisfactory in Z vertical axis (> 1.108 N/m - recommended value is 1.108 N/m).
• Theoretical modal analysis of module S1 main deck
In the frequency range of interest [20 – 30 Hz], one supporting floor bending mode is
computed at 25.6 Hz (but not excited by the equipment).
At H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by HWCPs, limit L3 is
exceeded in a limited area : on module S1 border which is not really representative of
reality because of mass hypothesis (uncertainty regarding contingency factors, …).
Limit L2 is not exceeded close to equipment. There is no time restriction for human
exposure.
With 6 connecting points between HWCP skid and module S1 main deck (2 supplementary
connecting points implemented by FLOWSERVE), velocity levels on the main deck are lower
than limit L3.
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Figure 131 presents module S3 localisation on AKPO FPSO (close to module P3, between
files 21 and 26).
PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West
Z X
South STARBOARD SIDE FPSO

global coordinates
Figure 131 : Localisation of module S3 on AKPO project
Module S3 structure is the same as for module P3 (type of beams, localisation of beams,
masses, equipment, …) : module S3 is symmetric to P3 module, regarding longitudinal
X axis of AKPO FPSO (see Figure 132).
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North
Module P3
North
Module S3
Figure 132 : comparison between module P3 and module S3

Consequently, the dynamic behaviour of these modules and the computed vibration
cartographies are similar : no calculation is performed on module S3. Results of module P3
vibration study (see paragraph § 3.5 ) are valid for module S3.
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starboard side.
PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West Z X
FPSO
South STARBOARD SIDE global coordinates
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3.11.1.1. Equipment Crude Recirculation Pumps – CRP – (5 GX 9920 C/D)

The Crude Recirculation Pumps (CRP) are rigidly fixed on the main deck of module S5 by
four connecting points. Calculation are performed with “initial connecting point
All data used to build the Finite Element Model (FEM) of the machine are listed in Table 4.
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Figure 134 presents the CRP simplified FEM :

Motor
equipment local
Pump coordinates
ze
ye
xe
Figure 134 : overall FEM view of one CRP

(3D view)
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3.11.1.2. Module S5
of the module S5 are shown Figure 135 to Figure 138.

Principal characteristics of the updated module S5 FEM (without equipment) :

• total mass of the model (without CRPs) : about 2 238 tons.
Top deck
EL. +125.000
Z
Y
Upper deck X
EL. +113.000
module global
coordinates
Mezzanine deck
EL. +105.500
Main deck
EL. +100.000
Boundary CRP CRP

conditions 5 GX 9920 C 5 GX 9920 D
Figure 135 : overall view of module S5 FEM (3D view)

including the CRP FEMs
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CRP CRP
5 GX 9920 C 5 GX 9920 D
X
Y
Figure 136 : view of module S5 FEM (Y – South elevation)
including CRP FEMs
CRP
5 GX 9920 C/D
Y X
Figure 137 : view of module S5 FEM (X – West elevation)
including CRP FEMs
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CRP
5 GX 9920 C CRP
5 GX 9920 D
X
Z
Figure 138 : view of module S5 FEM (Z - top view, Main deck)
including CRP FEMs
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The main deck stiffnesses are computed along three axes, at some points corresponding to
the fixation points of two CRPs. Figure 139 presents the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points CRP - C CRP - D
2983 2990
2234 3191
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under CRPs, are acceptable since :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.109 N/m (around 50 Hz – H1 equipment
rotating frequency),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.108 N/m (around to 50 Hz) > 1.108 N/m
(recommended deck stiffness values).
Recommended deck
stiffnesses
Figure 140 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the fixation points of 5 GX 9920 C/D
machines (in N/m)
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3.11.3. Computed modal basis

The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [45 – 55 Hz]. Only “local”
modes of secondary beams are computed around 50 Hz.

Component
- 540 540
5 GX 9920 C/D
(global FPSO axes)
Crude Recirculation
Pumps
- 195 195
Pump 50 245 2.5 Rotating force in YOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Table 38 : Dynamic excitation forces of module S5 equipment
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simultaneously and exciting floor resonances.
Figure 141 presents velocity response curves on representative points on the deck and on
CRP skids.
47.9 Hz
deck floor and the equipment (Magnitude x ² + y ² + z ² , m/s peak)
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mode of the CRP skids.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of CRP components, the computed velocity levels in
all directions are below the acceptance velocity levels. Table 39 and Table 40 compare
highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance criteria.

Axis
Horizontal X 0.295 < 5.627 < 16.881
Horizontal Y 0.179 < 5.627 < 16.881
Vertical Z 1.760 < 2.082 < 6.302
Limit L3 respected even when L2 is

applicable
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L3 peak

(S5 main deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L3 peak

(S5 main deck - Y axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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L3 peak

(S5 main deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module S5 main deck at Crude Recirculation Pumps

• Theoretical modal analysis of module S5
The computed modal basis of the main deck shows that there is no critical “global” mode
Close to H1 = 50 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by CRPs, limit L3 is
Consequently, no structural modification is necessary. The dynamic behaviour of module S5

main deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations limits allowable for human exposure.
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starboard side.
PORT SIDE
North
East
West Y
Z X
South STARBOARD SIDE

FPSO
global coordinates
3.12.1.1. Equipment
Reminder : The FEM, used for this study, are only a simplified representation of
machines detailed F.E. model (in order to transmit relevant dynamic forces at the
under the three machines).
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3.12.1.1.1 MP Compressor (G.E.THERMODYN)
The MP compressor is rigidly fixed on the upper deck of module S6 by three gimbles (three
translations blocked and three rotations free at each connecting points - tag number :
5 KB 5240).
Table 4.
Figure 146 presents the MP compressor simplified FEM :

Lube oil system Motor

Gearbox
Compressor
Figure 146 : overall FEM view of MP Compressor

(3D view)
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3.12.1.1.2 HP Compressors (G.E.THERMODYN)
Each of the two HP compressors is rigidly fixed on the upper deck of module S6 by three
gimbles (three translations blocked and three rotations free at each connecting point - tag
number : 5 KB 5330 A/B).
Table 4.
Figure 147 presents the HP compressors FEM :

Motor
Oil heat exchanger
Vorecon
Oil
Compressor
Oil heat
exchanger
Figure 147 : overall FEM view of one HP compressor

(3D view)
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3.12.1.2. Module S6
of module S6 are shown Figure 148 to Figure 151.

• blocked translations at the four vertical beam extremities,
• free rotations at the four vertical pillar extremities.
Simplified technical rooms FEM was modelled according to the structural keyplan for S6

• total mass of the model (without MP and HP compressors) : about 2 310 tons.
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MP compressor
HP compressor HP compressor 5 KB 5240
5 KB 5330 A 5 KB 5330 B
Instrument and
electrical rooms
Top deck
EL. +121.000
Upper deck
EL. +113.000
Mezzanine deck
EL. +106.000
Main deck
EL. +100.000
Z
Boundary X
conditions Y
module global
Figure 148 : overall view of module S6 FEM (3D view) coordinates
including the MP and HP compressors FEMs
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MP compressor HP compressor HP compressor

5 KB 5240 5 KB 5330 B 5 KB 5330 A
X Y
Figure 149 : view of module S6 FEM (Y – North elevation)

including MP and HP compressors FEMs
Y X
including the MP and HP compressors FEMs
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HP compressor HP compressor MP compressor

5 KB 5330 A 5 KB 5330 B 5 KB 5240
X
Z
Figure 151 : view of module S6 FEM (Z - top view, Upper deck)
including MP and HP compressors FEMs
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3.12.2. Upper deck dynamic stiffnesses
The upper deck stiffnesses are computed along all three axes, at some points
corresponding to the fixation points of the MP and the two HP compressors. Figure 152
presents the location of these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points HP Compressor B

HP Compressor A MP Compressor
5414 5419
5372
5373 5365
Figure 152 : Upper Deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under MP and HP compressors, are
the followings:
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses vary from 5.107 N/m to 5.109 N/m (close to 25 Hz – H1
equipment rotating frequency),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 2.108 N/m (close to 25 Hz) (close to
5.108 N/m :recommended deck stiffness).
stiffnesses
Figure 153 : Vertical dynamic stiffnesses near the fixation points of MP and HP
compressors (in N/m)
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3.12.3. Computed modal basis

The modal basis is computed in the frequency range of interest [20 – 30 Hz]. This
computation shows some bending modes of upper deck primary beams near the equipment.
As shown in Figure 154, a vertical bending mode located between the two HP compressors
is computed at 23.7 Hz. HP compressor skids are not connected to this primary beam and
this mode does not involve THERMODYN machines, so no modification is needed.
As shown in Figure 155, a vertical bending mode located near the equipment motor side is
computed at 26.5 Hz. No equipment is connected to this primary beam and this mode does
not involve THERMODYN machines, so no modification is needed.
Beam local mode
Figure 154 : bending mode computed at 23.7 Hz
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Beam local mode
Figure 155 : bending mode computed at 26.5 Hz
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Component
1160 - 1160
(global FPSO axes)
5 KB 5240 890 - 890
MP Compressor Gearbox 24.8 / 167.8 1458 / - 50 цm* Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Compressor 167.8 Not relevant – High rotating frequency
1880 1880
(global FPSO axes)
5 KB 5330 A/B 310 - 310
HP Compressors Gearbox 24.8 / 212.6 2530 / - 10 цm* Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Compressor 212.6 Not relevant – High rotating frequency
* : see Table 5
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floor assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc) and three machines running
Figure 156 presents velocity response curves on representative points on the deck.
23.7 Hz
Figure 156 : Frequency response curves versus frequency computed at several points
on the upper deck floor (Magnitude x ² + y ² + z ² , m/s peak)
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Harmonic response is computed at 23.7 Hz, corresponding to the “local” mode shown in
Figure 154. As explained in paragraph 3.2.3.1, this mode will be excited in order to be
conservative, the two HP gearbox excitation forces are set in opposite phase.
Taking account of all dynamic forces of MP and HP compressor components, the computed
velocity levels along all axis are below the acceptable velocity levels.
Table 42 and Table 43 compare these highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance
criteria.
criterion is fulfilled at the technical rooms connecting point on the supporting floor; it is
up to HHI to check the design inside the technical room in order to avoid vibration
amplifications.
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Axis
Horizontal X < 16.881
Horizontal Y < 16.881
< 6.302
Vertical Z 2.080 (general work area) < 2.082
Table 42 : Vibration cartography results - highest computed vibration response
Limit L3 respected even

L2 (locally to equipment) 0.67 x L2
when L2 is applicable
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L4

(S6 upper deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L3
L4

(S6 upper deck - Y axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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L2
L3
L4

(S6 upper deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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• Upper deck dynamic stiffnesses
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module S6 upper deck at MP and HP compressors

connecting points are satisfactory :
• in both X, Y horizontal axes (> 5.107 N/m),

• in Z vertical axis (> 2.108 N/m, close to recommended value of 5.108 N/m).
• Theoretical modal analysis of module S6
The computed modal basis of the upper deck showed that there is no critical “global”
upper mode close to the main excitation frequency (H1 = 25 Hz).
At H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account the vibration levels induced by MP and HP compressors,
limit L3 is respected all over the upper deck : there is no time restriction for human
exposure.
The dynamic behaviour of module S6 upper deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations
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starboard side.
PORT SIDE
North
East
Y
West
Z X
South STARBOARD SIDE

FPSO
Figure 160 : Localisation of module S7 on AKPO FPSO global coordinates
3.13.1.1. Equipment
Reminder :. Used FE models for this study are only simplified representations of the
supplier detailed F.E. model (in order to transmit relevant dynamic forces at the
under the machines).
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3.13.1.1.1 Export Compressors (G.E. ThERMODYN)
Each Export compressor is rigidly fixed on the upper deck of module S7 by three gimbles
(three translations blocked and three rotations free at each connecting points - tag number
: 5 KB 5420 A/B).
Table 4.
Figure 161 presents one Export compressor simplified FEM :

Motor Gearbox
Compressor Lube Oil System
Figure 161 : overall FEM view of one Export Compressor

(3D view)
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3.13.1.1.2 LP Compressor (G.E. THERMODYN)
The LP compressor is rigidly fixed on the upper deck of module S7 by three gimbles (three
translations blocked and three rotations free at each connecting points - tag number :
5 KB 5140).
Table 4.
Figure 162 presents the LP Compressor simplified FEM :

• total mass of the model : 72 tons.
Compressor
Gearbox
Motor
Lube Oil System

Figure 162 : overall FEM view of LP Compressor
(3D view)
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3.13.1.1.3 Subsea Methanol Injection Pump – SMIP – 5 GX 1930 C/D
Each Subsea Methanol Injection Pump (SMIP) is rigidly fixed on the main deck of module S7
by 16 connecting points.
All data used to build the Finite Element Model (FEM) of the machine are listed in Table 4.
Figure 163 presents one SMIP FEM :

• total mass of the model : 22 930 kg,
Seal oil system Suction

dampner
Gearbox
Pump
Motor
Discharge
dampner
Figure 163 : overall FEM view of one SMIP

(3D view)
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3.13.1.2. Module S7
The FEM of module S7 is established and checked according to paragraph 3.1.1.
Different views of this FEM of module S7 are shown Figure 164 to Figure 168.

• blocked translations at the four vertical beam extremities
• free rotations at the four vertical pillar extremities
Simplified technical rooms FEM was modelled according to the structural keyplan for S7

• total mass of the model (without G.E. THERMODYN centrifugal Compressors and
SMIP) is about 2 760 tons.
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LP Compressor Export Compressor

5 KB 5140 5 KB 5420 A Export Compressor
5 KB 5420 B
Instrument and
Top deck electrical rooms
EL. +121.000
Upper deck
EL. +113.000
Mezzanine deck
EL. +106.000
module global
coordinate
Main deck
EL. +100.000
Z
Y X
Boundary SMIP - D
SMIP - C 5 GX 1930 D
conditions
5 GX 1930 C
Figure 164 : overall view of module S7 FEM (3D view)

including the Export and LP Compressors and SMIP C/D FEMs
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Export Compressor
5 KB 5420 A LP Compressor
5 KB 5140
Export Compressor
5 KB 5420 B
SMIP
5 GX 1930 D
SMIP
Z 5 GX 1930 C
X Y
Figure 165 : view of module S7 FEM (Y – North elevation)

including the Export and LP Compressors and SMIP FEMs
Y X

including the Export and LP Compressors and SMIP FEMs
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SMIP - C SMIP - D
5 GX 1930 C 5 GX 1930 D
X
Z
Figure 167 : view of module S7 FEM (Z - top view, Main deck)
including SMIP FEMs
Export
Compressor
5 KB 5420 A
LP Compressor
5 KB 5140
Export
Compressor
5 KB 5420 B
X
Z Figure 168 : view of module S7 FEM (Z - top view, Upper deck)
including the Export and LP Compressors FEMs
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3.13.2. Deck dynamic stiffnesses
• Main deck
The main deck stiffnesses are computed along all three directions, at some points
corresponding to the fixation points of the two SMIPs. Figure 169 presents the location of
these points.
Dynamic stiffness computation points SMIP C SMIP D
7839 5609
8004
6208
6420
5570
6671 6223
Figure 169 : Main deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under SMIPs, are the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 1.109 N/m

• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are close to 1.108 N/m which is the recommended deck
stiffness.
However, as vertical dynamic stiffness of connecting point 5570 is particularly low (see
Figure 170),reinforcements are implemented locally, on concerned beams under SMIPs.
stiffnesses
SMIP C
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stiffnesses
SMIP D
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• Upper deck
The deck stiffnesses are computed along all three directions, at some points corresponding
to the fixation points of LP and the two Export compressors. Figure 172 presents the
location of these points.
LP Compressor
Dynamic stiffness computation points Export Compressor A
Export Compressor B
4028 4029 4022 4023
6053
4006 4042
5840 6047
Figure 172 : Upper deck – Location of computed dynamic stiffnesses
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The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the upper deck, under Export and LP compressors,
are the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses vary from 3.107 (points 4006 and 4042) to 1.109 N/m
(close to 25 Hz – H1 equipment rotating frequency),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses (close to 25 Hz) are close to 5.108 N/m.
Deck reinforcements are implemented in order to increase horizontal dynamic stiffnesses

at points 4006 and 4042 (under Export compressors).
Figure 173 to Figure 175 present the computed vertical dynamic stiffnesses at each point.
stiffnesses
LP compressor
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stiffnesses
Export Compressor - A
stiffnesses
Export Compressor - B
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3.13.3. Module S7 modifications
Following modifications are implemented in order to improve deck stiffnesses under S7

equipment and to reduce vibration levels (see Figure 176 and Figure 177):
• Main deck
JIS_H350x350x12x19
Figure 176 : S7 main deck modifications
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• Upper deck
JIS_H300x300x10x15
JIS_H250x124x5x8
JIS_H300x149x5.5x8
JIS_H350x174x6x9
JIS_H300x149x5.5x8
Figure 177 : S7 upper deck modifications
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3.13.3.1. Dynamic stiffnesses according to modified design
¾ Main deck
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the main deck, under the two SMIPs, are the
followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses are higher than 1.109 N/m ,
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses are close to 1.108 N/m which is the recommended deck
stiffness.
stiffnesses
SMIP C
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stiffnesses
SMIP D
¾ Upper deck
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of the upper deck, under the two Export and
LP compressors, are the followings :
• horizontal dynamic stiffnesses vary from 1.108 to 1.109 N/m (close to 25 Hz),
• vertical dynamic stiffnesses (at 25 Hz) are close to 5.108 N/m.
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3.13.3.2. Modal basis according to modified design (main deck)
According the modified design, Figure 180 and Figure 181 present global modes of the main
deck, computed in the frequency range of interest [1, 26 Hz].
Two main global modes of the main deck under the SMI pump are computed :
• a first bending mode (3.2 Hz),
• a second bending mode (10.7 Hz).
Figure 180 : first bending mode of the supporting floor

under the SMI pumps (3.2 Hz)
Figure 181 : second bending mode of the supporting floor

under the SMI pumps (10.7 Hz)
3.13.3.3. Modal basis according to modified design (upper deck)
According the modified design, no supporting floor global mode (only equipment modes)
are computed close to 25 Hz.
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3.13.3.4. Vibration cartography according to decks modified design

explained in paragraph 3.2.3. Table 32 summarise the dynamic excitation forces of
Dynamic forces
Tag Number and Main excitation Rotor mass G
Component (N –peak)
Description frequency (Hz) (Kg) mm/s
X Y Z
1160 - 1160
5 KB 5140 (global FPSO axes)
LP compressor 560 - 560
Gearbox 24.8 / 87.5 916/- - Rotating force in YOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Compressor 87.5 Not relevant – Too high excitation frequency
4260 - 4260
5 KB 5420 A/B (global FPSO axes)
Gas export 3020 - 3020
compressors Gearbox 24.8 / 5030 / - 50 цm* Rotating force in YOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
Compressor 157.7 Not relevant – Too high excitation frequency
207 - 207
Motor 16.7 (max speed) 788 2.5 Rotating force in XOZ plane
(global FPSO axes)
5 GX 1930 C/D 16.7 / 10.4 / 2.4 232/31/
(max speed driven / 6
- 232/31/6
Subsea methanol Gearbox 353 / 75 / 58 6.3
interm. / driving Rotating force in XOZ plane
injection pumps axles) (global FPSO axes)
2. 8 (H1) max speed - - - 3100 Nm 7900 Nm
7.3 (H3) max speed - - - - 1850 Nm
* Table 5
NB :
• For the pieces of equipment 5 GX 1930 C and D (Subsea Methanol Injection Pumps),
vibration cartographies are computed for the most unfavourable configurations (at
frequencies where excitation forces are maximum and / or when excitation
frequencies are located close to a global resonance of supporting floor). Results are
presented for the highest computed response on main deck supporting floor.
• Vibration cartographies are not computed for excitation higher than H3 pump (value
not provided by the Vendor) because at these high frequencies, only local modes
may be excited.
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3.13.3.4.1 Main Deck
simultaneously and exciting floor resonance.
3.2 Hz
deck floor (vertical direction , m/s peak)
NB : this frequency (3.2 Hz) corresponds to the excitation of the first supporting floor
bending mode of Module P7 main deck under the SMI pumps (see Figure 180).
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3.13.3.4.2 Vibration cartographies
Table 45 and Table 46 compare the highest vibration levels to the acceptance criteria.

Axis
velocity peak(mm.s-1) Limit L3 Limit L2
Horizontal X 0.11 < 5.627 < 16.881
Horizontal Y 0.14 < 5.627 < 16.881
Vertical Z 1.3 < 2.082 < 6.302
Table 45 : Vibration cartography results - highest computed vibration response
L2 (locally to equipment) respected

L3
Figure 183: vibration response cartography computed at 3.2 Hz

(S7 main deck – X axis – velocity in m/s peak)
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L3
Figure 184: vibration response cartography computed at 3.2 Hz

(S7 main deck – Y axis – velocity in m/s peak)
L3

(S7 main deck – Z axis – velocity in m/s peak)
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3.13.3.4.3 Upper Deck
Response curves
Response curves are computed at several points all over the supporting floor
assuming a modal damping η = 0.04 (η = 2C/Cc) and three machines running
simultaneously and exciting floor resonance.
Figure 186 presents velocity response curves on representative points on the upper deck.
26.2 Hz
Figure 186 : response curves versus frequency computed at several points on the upper
deck floor (Magnitude x ² + y ² + z ² – m/s peak)
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Harmonic response is computed at 26.2 Hz, close to an equipment mode (Export

compressors). As explained in paragraph 3.2.3.1, this mode will be excited by computation
in order to be conservative
Taking account of all dynamic forces of LP and Export compressor components, the
computed velocity levels along all axis are below the acceptable velocity levels.
Table 47 and Table 48 compare highest computed vibration levels to the acceptance
criteria.
Remark : the computed velocity levels at the technical rooms connecting points on the
it can be noticed that some local beams are slightly over than limit L3, on the
general work areas. Mode shapes at the origin of these high levels are principally local
modes of the secondary frame. These mode shapes are not relevant because of the mass
hypothesis (uncertainty regarding contingency factors, …) : associated computed velocity
levels are not relevant, so no structural modification is recommended to reduce these
levels.

Axis
Horizontal X 5.710 (general work area) < 5.627
Horizontal Y
5.440 (general work area) < 5.627 *
Vertical Z 2.080(general work area) < 2.082
* since limit L3 is respected all over S7 upper deck, limit L2 is necessarily respected.
Table 47 : Vibration cartography results - Highest computed vibration responses
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L2 (locally to equipment) 0.38 x L2 Respected 0.91 x L2

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L2
Limit L2 has to be applied inside
L3
L4

(S7 upper deck - X axis - velocity in m/s peak) L3
L4

(S7 upper deck - Y axis - velocity in m/s peak)
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Limit L2 has to be applied inside Not

relevant L2
L3
Not
relevant L4

(S7 upper deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak)
L2
Not relevant
Not
relevant
L3

(S7 upper deck - Z axis - velocity in m/s peak over limit L3)
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3.13.4. Conclusion
• Dynamic stiffnesses (according to modified design)
The dynamic stiffnesses were computed along all three directions, at some points
corresponding to the fixation points of machines.
o Main deck
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P7 main deck at Subsea Methanol Injection

o Upper deck
The calculated dynamic stiffnesses of module P7 upper deck at LP and Export compressors
• satisfactory in both X, Y horizontal axes (> 108 N/m),

• satisfactory in Z vertical axis (> 5.108 N/m).
• Theoretical modal analysis of module S7 (according to modified design)
o Main deck
Despite deck modifications , bending modes of module S7 main deck under the SMI pumps
are still computed in the frequency range of interest [0, 26.3 Hz]. The implemented
structural modifications enable to shift these modes higher in frequency.
o Upper deck
No critical supporting floor modes are computed in the frequency range of interest
[20, 30 Hz].
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• Vibration cartographies (according to modified design)
o Main deck
Taking into account of the vibration levels induced by Subsea Methanol Injection pumps,
limit L3 is respected all over the main deck : there is no time restriction for human
exposure.
o Upper deck
At H1 = 25 Hz, taking into account of the vibration levels induced by LP and Export
Compressors, vibration acceptance criteria is respected all over the upper deck : there is
no time restriction for human exposure.
The dynamic behaviour of Module S7 upper deck is acceptable with regard to vibrations
Remark :
• The computed velocity levels at the technical rooms connecting points on the
criterion is fulfilled at the technical rooms connecting point on the supporting floor;
it is up to HHI to check the design inside the technical room in order to avoid
vibration.
• It can be noticed that some local beams are slightly over than limit L3, on the
general work areas. Mode shapes at the origin of these high levels are principally
local modes of the secondary frame. These mode shapes are not relevant because
of the mass hypothesis (uncertainty regarding contingency factors, …) : associated
computed velocity levels are not relevant, so no structural modification is checked.
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4. FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS
This paragraph presents the step 5 results of the vibration control philosophy : validation
by measurements of vibration levels and comparison to acceptance criteria that are
specified for the selected vibrating equipment.
Vibration measurements during Factory Acceptance Tests (F.A.T.) are performed on some
pieces of equipment, mainly on LLI.
Results are presented in Table 49.
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Test bench Date of Vibration Dynamic behaviour /

Equipment Supplier AKPO FPSO
location F.A.T. measurement report acceptance criteria
Main power generators ROLLS- NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-PA-00-
LIVERPOOL July 2006 P3/S3 acceptable
5 PY 6510 C ROYCE 6501
Gas injection compressor NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-KB-00-
October 2006 P7 acceptable
5 KB 5460 6505
G.E. THERMODYN
MP Compressor NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-KB-00-
May 2006 S6 acceptable
5 KB 5240 6502
HP Compressors September NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-KB-00-
MASSA S6 acceptable
5 KB 5330 A 2006 6503
LP compressor NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-KB-00-
June 2006 S7 acceptable
5 KB 5140 6501
Gas export compressors 5 KB NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-KB-00-
August 2006 S7 acceptable
5420 A 6504
Crude oil offloating pumps NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-GA-00-
ALOA July 2006 P8 acceptable
5 GX 8310 B 6510
WEIR
Water injection pumps NG50-5-500-SAF-RP-SAF-GA-

GLASGOW July 2006 P2 acceptable
5 GX 7520 A 00-6509
Fire Water Pump
November
5 UA 1710 A FRAMO FLATOY HULL Vendor document acceptable
2006
5 UA 1710 C
Essential Diesel generator
HULL Vendor document acceptable
4 PY 6520A April – may
2H ENERGY FECAMPS
Emergency Diesel generator 2006
HULL Vendor document acceptable
4 PY 6510
Table 49 : FAT results on LLI
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AKPO Field Development Project

Vibration Report for Topsides

Approved with minor comments code 2

Reviewed with comments code 4

ASB final acceptance code 5

01 04/12/2006 Issue for Revision H. Goutagny A.M.Ondet J.Vende

00 18/08/2006 Issue for Review J.Berger A.M.Ondet J.Vende

AA 03/02/2006 Issue for Review S.Banaszak A.M.Ondet J.Vende

REV DATE DESIGNATION Initiator Reviewed by Approved by

The aims of this report are:

• Vibration computations are performed on supporting decks where “critical”

• Vibrating equipment skid analysis

• Vibration response levels on supporting floor

Vibration response levels on

* : Limits L2 and L3 are detailed in §3.2.3.3 Acceptance criteria.

Dynamic stiffnesses of the Vibration response levels on

* : Limits L2 and L3 are detailed in §3.2.3.3 Acceptance criteria.

Vibration levels on the

* : Limits L2 and L3 are detailed in §3.2.3.3 Acceptance criteria.

1.1. OBJECTIVES OF THE VIBRATION STUDY FOR AKPO FPSO TOPSIDES 9

1.2. GENERAL METHODOLOGY 10

2.1. SELECTION OF “VIBRATING” EQUIPMENT 13

2.2. EQUIPMENT FEM (FINITE ELEMENT MODEL) 17

2.3. DYNAMIC EXCITATION FORCE 19

2.4. DYNAMIC STUDIES RESULTS 24

2.6. PIPING ANALYSIS 29

3.1. THEORETICAL FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING (FEM) 31

3.4.1. FINITE ELEMENT Modelling 56

3.11. MODULE S5 – FEM AND RESULTS 164

1.1. OBJECTIVES OF THE VIBRATION STUDY FOR AKPO FPSO TOPSIDES

• Mechanical aspect : To validate the dynamic behaviour of vibrating pieces of

• HSE aspect (Human beings Subjected to Vibrations):

o To evaluate the level of acceleration induced by vibrating equipment, on

o To ensure that acceptable conditions are provided to all working activities

o To prevent risk of damage to operators from vibration solicitation close to

o To compute a vibration cartography on selected AKPO FPSO topsides.

1.2. GENERAL METHODOLOGY

1.2.1. Description of AKPO FPSO project

Living quarters Fifteen topsides

Y Figure 1: overall view of AKPO FPSO

1.2.2. Scope of work

Vibration control shall be based upon the following requirements:

• Selection of equipment having vibrating behaviour within the limits specified in

• Implementation, when necessary, of appropriate vibration isolation systems.

• Validation by measurements of vibration levels and comparison to acceptance

Figure 2 illustrates the steps of the vibration control philosophy.

STEP 0: “Vibrating” equipment list

STEP 2: Review of basic engineering

STEP 3 : “Vibrating” equipment design validation

STEP 5: Supporting deck design validation &

STEP 4: Experimental acceptance test

Figure 2 : Vibration control philosophy flow chart

2.1. SELECTION OF “VIBRATING” EQUIPMENT

AKPO project safety concept reference NG50-6-BE-SAF-TR-AB-000-001 requests to check

Two types of dynamic analyses are performed depending on the equipment:

NB: the frequency range of interest is ≈ 8 Hz up to 80 Hz (excitation frequencies

Figure 3: Process of vibrating equipment selection

The “vibrating” equipment list (LEVEL 2) is presented in Table 3.

Location Electric Equipment

Table 2 : list of vibrating machines (Level 1) and corresponding modules/decks

Module Tag number Description Electric power

5-GX-1520-A/B Cooling water service pumps 61 kW

Table 3 : list of vibrating machines (Level 2) and corresponding modules/decks