WIND EFFECTS ON OFFSHORE PLATFORMS - A SUMMARY OF WIND TUNNEL STUDIES

The report summarizes the results of studies conducted for the Department of Energy, on the effects of wind on the environment of the topsides of offshore platforms. The effects of wind on the siting of helidecks, gas turbine and heating and ventilating inlet and exhaust ducts are reviewed and some general remarks included on flares, the working environment and the response of flexible substructures to wind. The role of wind tunnel tests as a design tool is discussed in relation to the various platform functions given above.