Abstract

LW3-1 CEP Topside plus Deck Support Frame (DSF) total weight reaches 32000 tons, is one of the Largest topsides in the world. The CEP Topside and DSF is fabricated separately due to existence of Deck Separate Unit (DSU). They are combined after fabrication by load transference method and load out as a whole structure, which is called reversed fabrication method and applied internationally. This paper introduce the load transference of LW3-1 CEP topside and DSF. A study is conducted on entirely weighing of large topside, theory and structure designing of load transferring and checking of bearing strength of ground. A load transference equipment is designed and the load transference operation is achieved.

Keywords:
transference technology, fabrication, operation, transference, load transference technology, lw3-1 cep topside, dsf, topsides, base plate, bearing strength
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2014. International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
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