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  • Typical contracts and services TTI has completed since 1998

        • Typical contracts and services TTI has completed since 1998

          Client Project Description Role of TTI Finish Date
          Carbon Trust Moorings and anchors for wave energy devices R&D, coordination 2012
          Operator Winching and reeving for large wire rope A&R systems Consultant 2011
          Fabricator Mooring re-analysis (rope and hardware) Expert’s report and testimony 2010/11
          Operator Fatigue of twisted chain in tension R&D 2010
          Operator Riser protection net hardware redesign Design contractor 2009
          Carbon Trust Research test programme nylon fibre moorings and fabric anchors for wave energy devices R&D 2009
          Operator Design of novel nylon liners for LNG vessels to prevent wear of HMPE mooring lines, trials completed showing ropes not wearing and full ship to be fitted R&D/Design contractor 2008
          Wire rope manufacturer Develop hybrid wire/fibre rope for deep mine hoisting with longer bend-over-sheave life and lighter weight R&D 2008
          Wave Energy Design and ANSYS FEA inline, triplate, clevis connectors for wave energy device for 300tonne MBL polyester rope Design  contractor 2008
          Jetty Mooring analysis and upgrade for product jetty Isle of Grain Consultant 2008
          Operator Investigation of effect on tensile strength of foreign bodies in polyester deepwater MODU mooring lines Test contractor/consultant 2008
          Operator Inspection, dissection and testing of polyester INSERT removed from deepwater gulf of Mexico production platform Test contractor 2008
          Operator Nylon SPM hawser failure analysis, numerical modelling SPM response and line loads, modelling residual strength Test contractor/consultant 2008
          Installation contractor Investigation of torsional properties of wire ropes for riser installation Consultant 2008
          US Navy/museum Mooring design and submittal plan for aircraft carrier to withstand 120mph hurricane and 15.5 feet storm surge Consultant 2008
          Jetty Operator Development of LNG motion files for jetty with breakwater, numerical modelling of breakwater and sloping seabed effects on wave propagation Consultant 2007
          Civil engineering contractor Motion analysis of tug boats and pontoon Consultant 2007
          Jetty Seakeeping and dynamic wind gusting analysis of LNG vessels at piled and solid wall jetty and determination of loads for clamps for dry dock Consultant 2007
          Ship owner Dynamic analysis of ship-to-ship LNG mooring, bow anchor moored Consultant 2007
          Operator/Safety Body Various failure analysis of ropes for river boats/FPSO offtake hose bridles/SPM hawsers, visual and microscopic analysis and measurement residual strength Test contractor 2006
          Operator Double banked mooring analysis for Suezmax/Panamax/Aframax at Ras Tanura, Sullom Voe, Mass, Vopak to determine mooring plan and safety of mooring Design contractor 2006
          Military Analysis of failed buoy mooring system and redesign, selection materials, sizing rope, specification of system Test/Design contractor 2006
          Operator Review of mooring system components for arctic MODU and permanent production facilities, quick release mechanisms, ice wear, maximum sizes up to 6000tonne break load Consultant 2006
          Wave Energy Detailed design of polyester mooring system for wave energy device, determination of loads, fatigue life, design of terminations, write specifications, manufacturing drawings Design contractor 2006
          Fibre producer Yarn-on-yarn abrasion and coefficient of friction testing on aramid, LCP, HMPE and nylon yarns Test contractor 2006
          Multi-Sponsor Group Examination and testing of 80mm diameter ropes cycled over sheaves for Deepwater Installation of Subsea Hardware JIP to identify residual strength and fatigue mechanisms. Numerical modelling of bend-over-sheave to improve understanding of rope mechanics and develop rope life prediction and to assess effects of scale Consultant 2006
          Design contractor Visual examination and residual strength assessment of particle intrusion of polyester rope dropped to seabed on deepwater production mooring Consultant 2005
          Fibre producer Design and testing of light synthetic fibre ropes for mine winding. Teijin/TTI Mine Winding JIP. Consultant 2005 ongoing
          Operator Inspection and residual strength testing 80,000 feet deepwater mooring ropes to establish condition and suitability for reuse. Consultant 2005
          Multi-Sponsor Group Develop Effective Moorings for Tanker and Gas Carrier Terminals Exposed to Waves JIP. Study mooring system design parameters including materials, line length, response, line tensions, vessel motions. Develop inspection and rejection criteria for synthetic fibre mooring lines. Study wear of fibre mooring lines in fairleads. Promoter / Manager/consultant 2005- ongoing
          Multi-Sponsor Group Effective Use of Inserts in a Mooring Line Rope Integrity Management System "INSERT JIP. Evaluate value and effectiveness of using inserts in deepwater mooring systems. Conduct SIM creep tests on fibres from new, laboratory fatigue tested and field ropes. Study various methods of life and residual strength prediction. Promoter / Manager/consultant 2005- ongoing
          Operators, ship owners, gas companies OCIMF compatability studies/mooring analyses using Optimoor for gas carriers at Arun berths 2 & 3, Adriatico, Bonny, Bintulu berths 1, 2 & 3, Barcelona, Cartagena, Chita, Ensenada, Dahej, Damietta, Inchon 1 & 2, Futtsu 1 & 2, Gwangyang, Guayanilla Bay, Hazira, Himeji, Huelva, Higashi, Idku, Tangguh, Trinidad Port Fortin, Lake Charles, Lumut, Ningbo, Niigata, Negishi, Ohgishima, Point Fortin, Pyeong Taek, Qalhat, Ras Laffan berths 1 & 2, La Spezia, Montoir, Savannah, Sodegaura, Senboku 2, Tong Yeung, Withnell Bay, Yung An, Zeebrugge Consultant 1991- ongoing
          Engineering contractor, USA Mooring analysis/design moorings of new jetty ALNG Trinidad for gas carriers up to 200,00cm, using Optimoor Seakeeping for wave motion Design contractor 2004
          LNG Company, India Study of wave action on LNG carriers at exposed terminal, redesign mooring, layout, line length, material and upgrade Petronet Dahej Consultant 2004
          Engineering contractor, Egypt Mooring analysis of new jetty Egyptian LNG for gas carriers 70,000 to 150,000cm, using Seakeeping for wave motion Third party verification 2004
          Oil company, Europe Study of axial stiffness and fatigue life of West Coast Africa semi-permanent nylon mooring system between flotel and FPSO Design contractor 2003
          Lawyers, South Africa Analysis of failed mooring hawser on drill rig Expert Witness 2003
          Oil terminal Study of mooring forces generated passing ships Consultant 2003
          Contractor, Europe Analysis of cut damage in West Coast Africa Girassol deepwater polyester mooring system export buoy and review of rope axial stiffness properties, modelling of stiffness and review of mooring system design procedures Investigator, Design Contractor 2002
          Contractor, UK Design and engineering of 400t break load aramid conductor protection nets for jacket platforms in Azerbaijan Design Contractor 2002
          Oil Company, UK Study of wave action on LNG carriers at exposed terminal, BP Shipping Withnell Bay comparison of steel wire mooring versus synthetic lines Consultant 2002
          Oil Operator, Europe Residual strength determination by yarn testing on FSO OHKA Sakhalin field mooring hawser and develop software to predict residual strength Software Developer / Test Contractor 2001
          Oil terminal Operator Upgrade to BP Isle of Grain jetty to take larger product carriers using Optimoor. Rope mooring system design and write specification. Design contractor 2001
          Engineering Contractor, USA Design input and review for riser protection net for mini-TLP Design Contractor 2001
          Technology Company, USA Test high strength and modulus yarns and model response of fibre ropes in hoist application Test and Design Contractor 2001
          DTI Award, UK Development of fibre rope CAD modelling package Manager / Developer / Testing 2002
          Insurance Company, UK Test failed lashing restraint webbing and report on failure cause Test and Expert Witness 2001
          Ship Owner Gas carrier mooring compatibility studies Design Contractor 2001
          Marina Developer Design novel nylon moorings for yacht marina using synthetic fibre rope and mooring for Severn class RNLI lifeboat, in 7m tidal range, 1-3m water depth Design Contractor 2001
          Multi-Sponsor Group Joint Industry Study - The Durability of Polyester Ropes Promoter / Manager/consultant 2002
          Ship owner Design of spread mooring system using Optimoor for 96,000dwt product carrier at Bremanger Design contractor 2000
          Oil Industry Contractor - Norway Riser Protection Nets for semi-submersible conceptual and detailed design (600 tonne polyester ropes) specification bid evaluation, QA / surveillance and follow-up Design Contractor 2000
          Oil operator Independent review for gas carriers at Point Fortin LNG terminal to assess safety of mixed moorings versus wire moorings using Optimoor Consultant 2000
          Terminal owner Design of mooring system for Violet Dock for passing ship using Optimoor Dynamic Design contractor 2000
          EEC CRAFT Award Development of non-destructive testing techniques using fibre optic devices for synthetic fibre ropes R & D Contractor 2001
          Multi-Sponsor Group Pathological study of polyester ropes from a deepwater buoy mooring trial. Yarn abrasion friction, finish strength stress / strain, optical and SEM, FTIR, IV, DRMA testing of fibres R & D Contractor 1999
          Oil Companies - International Optimoor pierside mooring management computer programme for oil and gas tankers and its continuing development Originator and Designer On-going
          Multi-Sponsors Group Joint Industry Study - The Testing and Optimisation of full scale fibre FPS Mooring lines Promoter / Manager 1999
          Operator Review splice design and manufacturing state of art for deepwater production platform moorings and develop QA/QC procedures R & D Contractor 1999
          Multi-Sponsor Group Joint Industry Study - Engineers Design Guide for Deepwater Fibre Moorings Promoter 1998
          UK Government SMART Awards Development of non-destructive testing techniques using fibre optic devices for synthetic fibre ropes R & D Contractor 1998
          Oil Industry Contractor - UK Design and engineering of fibre rope tethers (200 tonne polyester) for sub-sea riser arch buoy. Design of spliced terminations and lightweight polymer spools in eye of termination. Design Contractor 1997
          Oil Industry Contractor - Norway Riser protection net for "Heidrun" concrete TLP - conceptual design studies, final detail design and manufacturing specifications. Design Contractor 1997
          Major Fibre Products Producer - Portugal Strategic survey of European rope markets. Consultant (Sub-Contractor) 1997
          Lawyers, UK Investigation of causes of breakout of tanker from oil terminal Expert witness 1996
          Multi-Sponsor Group including oil companies, regulatory bodies, defence and government departments, fibre and rope makers Joint Industry Study - "Fibre Tethers 2000" - Development of high performance FPS Moorings and TLP tethers Consultant 1996
          Textile Machinery Manufacturer - UK Investigation into wear of high speed drive belt on jacquard weaving machines Consultant 1995
          Lawyers, UK Investigation of significance of swell on mooring forces at Taranto port Expert witness 1994
          Oil Company - USA Riser protection net for "Auger" TLP - conceptual design study, final detail design and specifications Designer Contractor -Partnership with Southwest Ocean Services 1993
          Aerospace Company - UK Analysis of ballistic fibre response Prime Contractor 1993
          Lawyers - Singapore Tow line failure investigation and analysis Consultant 1993
          US Navy Fibre ropes mathematical modelling study and fatigue test programme - axial compression fatigue study Prime Contractor 1993
          US Navy Cable jointing development and test programme Prime Contractor 1992
          US Navy Fibre rope mathematical modelling study and fatigue test programme. Phase 2 Prime Contractor 1992
          Major Ropemaker - USA Installation of quality system and OCIMF certification. Prime Contractor 1992
          Oil Company - UK Hawser failure investigation and analysis, establishment of discard criteria. Prime Contractor 1992
          Oil Company - UK TLP Riser Protection Net - failure of existing installation and re-design Prime Contractor 1991
          Marine Services Company - UK Umbilical splice failure analysis Prime Contractor 1991
          Major Rope Manufacturers - USA Spectra fibre rope development study Prime Contractor 1991
          Defence Contractor - UK Development of improved termination systems for strength members through finite element analysis Prime Contractor 1991
          Defence Contractor - UK Tension/bend and flexure testing of tension members Prime Contractor 1991
          Solicitors - UK Analysis of marine mooring breakout Expert Witness 1990
          Oil Company - USA Establish selection and discard criteria for tanker mooring lines Prime Contractor 1990
          Oil Company - Singapore Accident investigation - Single Point Mooring Hawser Mooring failure Prime Contractor 1990
          Oil Company - USA Design and installation of supply boat mooring systems for offshore platforms Sub-Contractor 1990
          Marine Equipment Manufacturer - USA Tension read-out system for trawl winches integral with winch frame Prime Contractor 1990
          Marine Services Company - UK Analysis of MOD salvage vessel mooring design Prime Contractor 1990
          US Navy Fibre rope mathematical modelling study. Phase 1 Prime Contractor 1989
          Oil Industry Contractor - UK Design and testing of buoy mooring systems including novel torque fatigue test programme Prime Contractor 1989
          Marine Consultants for MOD Analysis of mooring for submarine de-gaussing units Consultant to Prime Contractor 1989
          Oil Company - USA Design and installation of supply boat mooring system for Conoco TWLP in the Gulf of Mexico Design Contractor 1989
          Major Rope Systems Supplier - USA Rope system design and application engineering Prime Contractor 1988
          Consultants - Australia Tow rope failure studies (experimental and model development) Prime Contractor 1988

           

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