1998 Research Publications

Oil and Gas Engineering

Higgins, S.A., Hinwood, J.B. and Thiagarajan, K.P. Response prediction of a TLP in cyclonic storm conditions, International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, 8:1, pp 58-65 (1998)

Thiagarajan, K.P. and Troesch, A.W. Effects of appendages and small currents on the hydrodynamic heave damping of TLP columns, Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 120:1, pp 37-42 (1998)

Conference Publications

Hill, A.B. and Ronalds, B.F. Optimised float-out of concrete offshore platforms towards increasing construction potential in Australia, 1998 SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc., 1: pp 471-475 (1998)

Ronalds, B.F., Wong, Y.T., Tuty, S. and Piermattei, E.J. Monopod reliability offshore Australia, 17th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering: OMAE'98 Lisboa, New York, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, OMAE '98 Conference Proceeding: pp 1-7 (1998)

Ronalds, B.F. Welded Structures in the Western Australian Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, The WTIA 46th Annual Conference Planning Production & Productivity, New South Wales, Australia, Welding Technology Institute of Australia, 1: pp 1-14 (1998)

Ronalds, B.F. The Unique Petroleum Industry of Western Australia, Energy in Western Australia '98, Perth, Western Australia, Office of Energy, 1: pp 82-95 (1998)

Stephens, K.R. and Ronalds, B.F. A Novel Approach to the Exploitation of Deepwater Gas Fields - The FPSLO Difference, Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc, 1: pp 131-136 (1998)

Thiagarajan, K.P. Novel production concepts for deep water and associated hydrodynamic problems, The APPEA Journal, Hamilton, Queensland, Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Ltd, 38:1, pp 855-860 (1998)

Thiagarajan, K.P. and Finch, S. A preliminary investigation into the effect of turret mooring location on the vertical motions of a FPSO vessel, 17th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering: OMAE'98 Lisboa, New Jersey, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, OMAE '98 Conference Proceeding: pp 1-7 (1998)