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Chul H. Jo
HyundaiHeavyIndustryCo., Ltd.
Ulsan,Korea
Two surface pipeline installation methods, S-Lay and J-Lay, are For the S-Lay method, pipe JOInts are welded nearly
investigated for various water depth and pipe size. With horizontally and lowered over a stinger achieving the required
respect to pipe support conditions and pipe configuration at the departure angle. There are barges available which are capable
surface, there are significant differences between the two of laying pipelines in water depths to 300 meters based on
methods. This paper discusses the differences of the two equipped tensioner, mooring and stinger capacities. The major
methods and evaluates the limitations and requirements of both aspects of pipeline design which influence the suitability of the
methods. The restrictions of horizontal tension and the S-Lay method are pipe diameter, maximum water depth and
departure angle of the conventional S-Lay installation were submerged weight. The laybarge must have the proper
investigated with respect to pipe diameter and water depth. The combination of tensioning capacity and stinger tip angle to
depth and diameter limitations for J- Lay installation were also avoid the pipe from over-stressing over the last roller of the
discussed. stinger. In addition, the vessel must be capable of providing
the horizontal thrust necessary to maintain the proper pipe
geometry and sagbend strain. This can be achieved through an
anchor mooring or dynamic positioning system.