Artificial ice island
The development of the regions of the Far North is currently the most important task for the extraction of the mineral resources. However, when conducting offshore drilling in the Arctic seas, the selection of appropriate hydraulic structures is crucial. Factors such as severe natural and climatic c...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:4c67d7eac52e4599910f4d4d0f1c0e2e 2023-11-12T04:11:03+01:00 Artificial ice island Sharapov Dmitry Andreeva Sofia 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202343106011 https://doaj.org/article/4c67d7eac52e4599910f4d4d0f1c0e2e EN FR eng fre EDP Sciences https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/68/e3sconf_itse2023_06011.pdf https://doaj.org/toc/2267-1242 2267-1242 doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202343106011 https://doaj.org/article/4c67d7eac52e4599910f4d4d0f1c0e2e E3S Web of Conferences, Vol 431, p 06011 (2023) Environmental sciences GE1-350 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202343106011 2023-10-22T00:41:57Z The development of the regions of the Far North is currently the most important task for the extraction of the mineral resources. However, when conducting offshore drilling in the Arctic seas, the selection of appropriate hydraulic structures is crucial. Factors such as severe natural and climatic conditions, remoteness from developed areas, and the presence of permafrost soils necessitate specific considerations. This paper examines the limitations and advantages of different offshore hydraulic structures for exploration and development drilling in the Arctic. It is concluded that artificial island structures, particularly ice islands, offer the most effective solution for year-round prospecting and exploratory drilling in shallow Arctic shelf zones. Ice islands provide increased resistance to ice loads, lower costs, and minimal environmental impact. However, their usage is restricted to the winter period, as they melt or collapse during the summer. Additionally, ice islands cannot be converted into production platforms if a commercial deposit is discovered. Understanding these limitations and advantages is crucial for successful offshore drilling operations in the challenging Arctic environment. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Ice permafrost Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic E3S Web of Conferences 431 06011 |
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The development of the regions of the Far North is currently the most important task for the extraction of the mineral resources. However, when conducting offshore drilling in the Arctic seas, the selection of appropriate hydraulic structures is crucial. Factors such as severe natural and climatic conditions, remoteness from developed areas, and the presence of permafrost soils necessitate specific considerations. This paper examines the limitations and advantages of different offshore hydraulic structures for exploration and development drilling in the Arctic. It is concluded that artificial island structures, particularly ice islands, offer the most effective solution for year-round prospecting and exploratory drilling in shallow Arctic shelf zones. Ice islands provide increased resistance to ice loads, lower costs, and minimal environmental impact. However, their usage is restricted to the winter period, as they melt or collapse during the summer. Additionally, ice islands cannot be converted into production platforms if a commercial deposit is discovered. Understanding these limitations and advantages is crucial for successful offshore drilling operations in the challenging Arctic environment. |
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Artificial ice island |
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