Method for installation of tension-leg platforms and flexible tendon

摘要

A process comprising: fixing a first end of a tendon to an anchor; lowering the anchor to the sea floor; securing the anchor to the sea floor; fixing a second end of the tendon to the platform. A tendon comprising: a flexible line that extends from the TLP to the anchor, wherein the flexible line comprises a top end and a bottom end; an attacher of the top end of the flexible line to the TLP; and an attacher of the bottom end of the flexible line to the anchor. A platform comprising: a platform for floating on the surface of the sea; an anchor for attachment to the sea floor; and a flexible tendon for securing the platform to the anchor.