Sentence examples for top tension from inspiring English sources
The top tension of the riser and the test string are provided by a tensioner and a hook, respectively.
However, the structure damping coefficient has almost no influence on the optimal top tension.
Analysis results show that, for a given status, there is an optimal top tension making the deflection angle variance be minimum, and the optimal top tension increase with water depth, floating vessel top displacement and riser wall thickness.
Planar pyramidal {10¯11} slip was observed at the top (tension) but cross-slip was observed at the bottom (compression).
The axial load is the fluctuating top tension which is induced by the floater's heave motion, while the transverse excitation comes from environmental loads such as waves.
Finally, the variance of lower flexible joint deflection angle is given, and the minimum variance and the optimal top tension are figured out accordingly.
The calculated top tensions on the hawsers also develop a regular change as changing the turret's location.
The results indicate that the MWA system has not only an important influence on the top tensions and shapes of risers, but also have some contribution to motion responses of the FPSO and mooring lines.
The design of deepwater marine risers presents the combined challenges to minimize top tensioning requirements, mitigate any flow-induced vibrations, and if possible to increase the expected fatigue life of these slender structural members.
When you add in the tip-top tension created by the legendary break itself, not to mention the verisimilitude of shooting in a recently decommissioned prison, you end up with a small film with an impressive impact.
I have to hand it to Jed Mercurio – every time I think it'll be impossible to top the tension of the previous series of this police corruption drama, he ups the ante.
