Free span

This training course covers DNV-RP-F105, the March 2002 issue and the recent update. The update covers learning from the Ormen Lange project and experience from use of the existing version.

Course description

The course gives an introduction to the design philosophy of the updated DNV-RP-F105, and presents an approach that enables a more optimized design that will reduce the need for seabed intervention.

Learning objective

An understanding of:

• How to design new and assess existing free spanning pipelines
• Practical design approach to multi-mode span response
• Calculation procedures and acceptance criteria for long free spans.

Target group

Engineers that will perform design and reassessment of free spanning pipelines, want insight in dealing with free spans, and span intervention.