Distributed Buoyancy Modules
In floating production scenarios, flexible risers, cables and umbilicals are often required to be held subsea in geometric configurations other than what would form naturally under the riser self weight (catenary). A number of configurations have been developed and used over the years. To maintain these configurations buoyancy is used and one method is to attached discreet buoyancy to the outside of the riser. These units are commonly called Distributed Buoyancy Modules (DBMs).
It is critical that during the design life the buoyant load does not migrate or its buoyant force degrade.
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