A simple mathematical model for the motion of a pipeline bundle being towed using the Controlled Depth Tow Method (CDTM) is constructed and analysed. When the forces exerted by the sea on the bundle are neglected the model predicts that the bundle is neutrally stable and that its motion involves two different timescales. When these forces are not neglected the model predicts that the bundle will always be stable if the tension in the bundle at its downstream end is sufficiently large.


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    Title :

    A mathematical model for the motion of a towed pipeline bundle


    Additional title:

    Ein mathematisches Modell für die Bewegung eines geschleppten Pipeline-Bündels


    Contributors:
    Manson, N.W. (author) / Wilson, S.K. (author) / Duffy, B.R. (author)


    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 1 Bild, 6 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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