Oscillation suppression and control system for a floating platform
US6910438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B39/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, an oscillation suppression system is provided to inhibit vertical and rotational resonance of a floating platform. The oscillation suppression system includes energy absorption chambers mounted in or about the hull of the floating platform. The chambers may be separately attached or integrated as part of the structure. The chambers are comprised of gas in an upper portion, and water mass in a lower portion. The chambers are closed or partially vented at the upper ends and open at their bottom ends. The enclosed gas in the upper portion of the chamber acts as a gas spring reacting against the floating platform and the water mass. The suppression of resonant oscillations of the floating platform system is accomplished through the gas-spring pressure changes acting on the floating platform system in phase opposition to external forces.
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