Dynamic Analysis of A Deep-Water Compliant Vertical Access Riser with A Variable Length During Installation

Compliant vertical access risers (CVAR) have broad application prospects in deep-water oil and gas transportation. However, the mechanical behaviors of the CVAR with a variable length during installation remains unclear. To address this issue, based on the flexible segment method, a model of CVAR with a variable length during installation is established in this study, which is verified by the comparison with commercial software. Then, the mechanical behaviors of CVAR during installation are investigated. The results reveal that the CVAR configuration is significantly affected by the buoyancy blocks. The streamwise displacement of CVAR increases with the increase of current velocity. When the BOP weight is insufficient, obvious upbending is observed in the lower region and transition region, leading to local compression. When the platform moves in the opposite direction to the current, the maximum stress is larger than that of the scenario when the platform moves in the same direction as the current.