API 2MET : 2014
API 2MET : 2014
DERIVATION OF METOCEAN DESIGN AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
American Petroleum Institute
DERIVATION OF METOCEAN DESIGN AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
American Petroleum Institute
API Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Determining the relevant metocean parameters
6 Water depth, tides and storm surges
7 Wind
8 Waves
9 Currents
10 Other environmental factors
Annex A (informative) - Additional information and
guidance
Annex B (informative) - Discussion of wave frequency
spectra
Annex C (informative) - Regional information
Bibliography
Provides general requirements for the determination and use of meteorological and oceanographic (metocean) conditions for the design, construction and operation of offshore structures of all types used in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
Document Type | Standard |
Status | Current |
Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |