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Author
Yokel, F. Y. | Simiu, E.
Title
Application of Risk Analysis to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Proceedings of an International Workshop Held at Gaithersburg, Maryland on March 27-28, 1984. Final Report.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Sponsor
Minerals Management Service, Reston, VA
Report
NBS SP 695
May 1985
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
meetings; offshore drilling; gas production; oil recovery; specifications; reliability; offshore structures; logistics support; research management; safety; marine engineering; operations; petroleum industry; regulations; standards
Identifiers
risk analysis
Abstract
The proceedings of an International Workshop held at the National Bureau of Standards on March 27 and 28, 1984, are presented. The purpose of the workshop was to examine the application of risk analysis in offshore oil and gas operations. The proceedings include: an executive summary, an introduction, and summary reports and recommendations of four Working Groups: Standards, Codes, and Certification; Concept Evaluation and Design; Operation and Maintenance; and Logistics and Support. Also included are theme presentations on current practice in the United States, Great Britain, and Norway, and on current risk assessment methodologies.