Research Article

Numerical Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Flexible Risers

Table 1

Layers of the riser.

LayerType

1Carcass layer
2Internal pressure protection armor
3Interlocking pressure protection armor
4Preparatory pressure protection armor
5Antiwear layer
6Tension armor 1
7Antiwear layer
8Tension armor 2
9Antiwear layer
10Outer sheath