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Heave Compensator - Stroke Length

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Active heave compensator stroke length from significant heave amplitude + safety margin.

Formula

$$ s_{stroke} = 1.5 \cdot 2 A_{heave} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$A$Heave amplitudemRAO analysis

Sources

  • NORSOK N-003 / DNV-ST-E275.