We here provide a definitive list of features of the line model which are compatible with the analytic catenary representation. Of the features that are not compatible, some are completely blocked – OrcaFlex will display an error message – and some are just ignored by the analytic catenary calculation.
Compatible features
Blocked features
Ignored line type features
Ignored line features
- Torsion
- P-y model
- Wave calculation method
- End orientations
- End connection stiffnesses
- Statics data: included in statics, step 1 statics method, step 2 statics method, include seabed friction, lay azimuth, as laid tension
- As laid tension
- Line structure: expansion factor, target segment length, number of segments, clash check
- Line feeding
- Pre-bend
- Slug flow
- Applied loads
- Static convergence parameters
- Fluid loads: drag formulation, disturbance vessel, wake
- Dynamics VIV
- Line contact
- Line clearance results
- Line seabed sections
