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Deepwater oil production and manned underwater structures
Ocean Engng. Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 291-292, 1982. Pergamon Prc~s Ltd. Printed in Great Britain.
BOOKS RECEIVED REGISTER OF OFFSHORE
UNITS, SUBMERSIBLES
AND DIVING SYSTEMS
The number of mobile drilling rigs listed in the Register has increased by 25%. In contrast, the number of work units, 476, has remained static. In addition, the publication includes details of 331 diving systems classed or certified by Lloyd's Register. LR's Offshore Register, like the Register of Ships, is recognised as the principal reference work in its field, used by all sectors of the industry. For instance, to users of mobile drilling rigs the inclusion of full details of drilling equipment, propulsion, electrical equipment craneage, position fixing and other equipment is invaluable. Similar comprehensive details are given for submersibles, diving systems and work units. In addition, the publication contains a section giving the names, addresses, telex and telephone numbers of the owners of the equipment. The Register of Offshore Units, Submersibles and Diving Systems is issued free of charge to all subscribers to the Register of Ships, but it is also available for sale separately. In the UK, further information and copies of the Register can be obtained from: The Manager, Lloyd's Register Printing House, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 2QN. Elsewhere, it is available through the local offices of Lloyd's Register of Shipping. 1981/82 Edn
451 pages
Lloyd's Register of Shipping 71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4BS, U.K.
DEEPWATER OIL PRODUCTION AND MANNED UNDERWATER STRUCTURES MICHAEL E. JONES The prospects for oil and gas deposits in deepwater are reviewed and technological aspects of deepwater production are assessed. Present, proposed and future offshore production systems are analysed in relation to water depth and the potential applications of the systems identified. In addition, the case is made for a detailed investigation of the manned underwater structure as an alternative concept. The problems of placing men and machinery in an enclosed one atmosphere structure on the seabed are investigated by assimilating technology in related fields. The technical feasibility of the concept is evaluated, operating systems and criteria are established and technological limitations identified. Finally systems analysis is performed on component systems and the interactions between subsystems indicated. The book will be of prime interest to oil and gas companies, regulatory authorities, offshore support industries, university and college libraries and departments of marine technology, oceanography and petroleum engineering. 1982 258 pages over 100Figs and Tables £25.00; approx. U.S. $55.00. Graham & Trotman Bond Street House, 14 Clifford House, London WIX IRD, U.K.
291
BOOKS RECEIVED REGISTER OF OFFSHORE
UNITS, SUBMERSIBLES
AND DIVING SYSTEMS
The number of mobile drilling rigs listed in the Register has increased by 25%. In contrast, the number of work units, 476, has remained static. In addition, the publication includes details of 331 diving systems classed or certified by Lloyd's Register. LR's Offshore Register, like the Register of Ships, is recognised as the principal reference work in its field, used by all sectors of the industry. For instance, to users of mobile drilling rigs the inclusion of full details of drilling equipment, propulsion, electrical equipment craneage, position fixing and other equipment is invaluable. Similar comprehensive details are given for submersibles, diving systems and work units. In addition, the publication contains a section giving the names, addresses, telex and telephone numbers of the owners of the equipment. The Register of Offshore Units, Submersibles and Diving Systems is issued free of charge to all subscribers to the Register of Ships, but it is also available for sale separately. In the UK, further information and copies of the Register can be obtained from: The Manager, Lloyd's Register Printing House, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 2QN. Elsewhere, it is available through the local offices of Lloyd's Register of Shipping. 1981/82 Edn
451 pages
Lloyd's Register of Shipping 71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4BS, U.K.
DEEPWATER OIL PRODUCTION AND MANNED UNDERWATER STRUCTURES MICHAEL E. JONES The prospects for oil and gas deposits in deepwater are reviewed and technological aspects of deepwater production are assessed. Present, proposed and future offshore production systems are analysed in relation to water depth and the potential applications of the systems identified. In addition, the case is made for a detailed investigation of the manned underwater structure as an alternative concept. The problems of placing men and machinery in an enclosed one atmosphere structure on the seabed are investigated by assimilating technology in related fields. The technical feasibility of the concept is evaluated, operating systems and criteria are established and technological limitations identified. Finally systems analysis is performed on component systems and the interactions between subsystems indicated. The book will be of prime interest to oil and gas companies, regulatory authorities, offshore support industries, university and college libraries and departments of marine technology, oceanography and petroleum engineering. 1982 258 pages over 100Figs and Tables £25.00; approx. U.S. $55.00. Graham & Trotman Bond Street House, 14 Clifford House, London WIX IRD, U.K.
291