OrcaFlex user group material

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.4 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaFlex. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.4 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaWave. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.3 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaFlex. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.3 UGM webinar introducing the new features in Turbines & OrcaWave. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.2 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaFlex. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.2 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaWave, our diffraction analysis program. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.1 UGM webinar covering the new restart analysis feature, and also introducing other supporting functionality including change tracking and enhanced analysis data. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.1 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaWave, our diffraction analysis program. You can view the video here.

A recording of the OrcaFlex 11.1 UGM webinar introducing the new features in OrcaFlex, apart from restart analysis. You can view the video here.

More Python automation examples, including Post Calculation Actions.

When to use Python and illustrations in Pre-processing, Post-processing and Optimisation. Download the file ‘Python-automation-2013.zip’ from the link.

Illustration of how Python can be used for repetitive tasks such as selecting a wave packet containing the maximum expected wave. Download the file ‘Python-automation-2011.zip’ from the link.

Using OrcaFlex Text Data Files for setting large amounts of data in pre-processing. Illustrated with a West Africa Environment. Download the file ‘YAML-automation-2011.zip’ from the link.

Introduction to Python and MATLAB interfaces. Download the file ‘Advanced-automation-2009.zip’ from the link.

Examples of the line feeding feature in use, including cable lay along a curved path, a J-tube pull in operation and a payload lowering analysis.

Hints and Tips: How to correctly set line end orientations. See tutorial video.

Introduction to the line contact facility and guidance on its use. Download the file ‘Introduction-to-line-contact-2012.zip’ from the link.

A range of applications for the Line Contact facility. Download the file ‘Line-contact-applications-2012.zip’ from the link.

How to model a profiled composite hose structure. See example H01

Modelling slug flow along a jumper hose. See example A03

How to model a flex joint. See example B01

Download the file ‘Hysteretic-bend-stiffness-2007.zip’ from the link. See also the paper Time domain simulation of the 3D bending hysteresis behaviour of an unbonded flexible riser.

Correct application of frequency varying damping due to the line material. Download the file ‘Rayleigh-damping-2007.zip’ from the link.

Common issues found in models that use line contact, and how to resolve them.

Hints and Tips: How to use supports to assist in getting the desired static solution.

Hints and Tips: Sparse matrix, lay azimuth and Euler warnings.

Analysis in the frequency domain using an example of an SCR system. Comparison with time domain and guidance on when it is appropriate to use frequency domain.

Examples of issues that can cause convergence problems in statics or dynamics, and tips on how to avoid them.

See the technical note Static Convergence Guide.

Update on Implicit timestep algorithms and guidance. Download the file ‘Implicit-integration-2007.zip’ from the link.

Introduction and guidance on timestep algorithms. Compares Explicit and Implicit (variable). Note runtimes superseded and Implicit (fixed) now default. Download the file ‘Time-integration-schemes-2006.zip’ from the link.

See the technical note ‘Static Convergence Guide’ on the Resources page ‘Papers and Technical Notes‘.

Worked Examples: Advice on modelling structures that span profiled or 3D seabeds. Includes friction and multiple solutions. Download file ‘Spanning-2011.zip’ at the link.

On-bottom stability overview and how to apply seabed clearance by varying drag and lift. Download the file ‘Seabed-stability-2006.zip’ at the link.

Worked Examples: Explains why translations, such as heave, can change amplitude when wave direction is reversed. Download the file ‘Heave-roll-coupling-2013.zip’ from the link.

Worked Examples: Explains how to get a settled response. Download the file ‘Load-RAOs-in-a-regular-wave-2013.zip’ from the link.

Review of functions and showing data import. Download the file ‘Handling-vessel-data-2010.zip’ from the link.

How to model a rotating turret. See example C03

Importing and checking vessel data. Download file ‘Vessel-motions-2006.zip’ from the link.

Methods, load case selection, setting fatigue data.

How to get stress results for homogeneous and composite structures. Explanation of linear and non-linear facilities. Download the file ‘Stress-calculations-2010.zip’ from the link.

How non-linear soils and hysteretic bending affect fatigue damage. Download the file ‘Fatigue-case-studies-2009.zip’ from the link.

Hints and tips: how to stop a 6D buoy spinning.

Overview of buoy wings and how to apply them correctly. Download the file ‘Wings-2005.zip’ from the link.

Guidance on setting parameters. See examples F01 & F07.

See the technical note Spar Buoys Short Wave Issue.

Worked example: the modelling of a float-over operation.

Simple pipelay examples, using the ‘supports’ feature to model the stinger. See also example set E: Pipelay and Recovery

Including trapped water, slamming, operations in vessel lee. See example F01.

See 2016 UGM constraints presentation for jacket launch example.

See 2016 UGM constraints presentation for crane motion example.

See Operational Example Set E: Pipelay and Recovery.

Illustration of prebend and lowering. See example F06.

Worked example: the modelling of a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT).

Modelling options for Fender structures: see example C09

Guidance for mid water arch modelling: see example A02

Worked Examples: How to model compressible buoyancy bags with a non-linear bulk modulus. Download file ‘Compressible-buoyancy-bags-2010.zip’ in link.

See riser installation example D04.

See riser installation example D04.

See payload handling example F03.

See payload handling example F02.

Hints and tips: OrcaFlex tools to help with efficient data input.

Using the Constraint object in a variety of applications to limit or control individual degrees of freedom. Examples include a jacket launch, stinger roller boxes and a crane operation.

Overview of the different contact models available in OrcaFlex, and guidance on how to use the correct one for your application.

Using the OrcaFlex supports feature for applications other than pipelay.

Worked Examples: Generating BSR Design Loads. Download the file ‘BSR-design-2011.zip’ from the link.

Overview of the results, guidance on use and illustrated with a typical analysis. Download the file ‘Extreme-value-statistics-2010.zip’ from the link.

Overview of Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV), OrcaFlex tools and interfaces to VIVA and Shear7. Download the file ‘VIV-2005.zip’ from the link