Sea floor conditions mimicked for drilling platforms

Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 09:20 in Earth & Climate

Mobile jack-up drilling platforms used in the oil and gas industry are at risk of rejection before installation due to their use in harsher environments and deeper waters—but University of WA scientists have developed a model that will remove uncertainty and minimise risk, potentially widening their operating envelope.

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