Hydrodynamics and subsea engineer specialized in:
- Mooring systems (buoys, riser turret, etc.)
- Steel risers (SCRs, TTRs)
- Flexible risers/jumpers
- Floating platforms global performance
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Xavier Connaulte
Global Performance and Subsea Engineer
Houston - United States
| English | French |
Schools attended |
ESIM (Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Marseille) |
Since 2005: SBM Atlantia (Houston, USA) |
R&D Engineer
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- Global performance engineer: As part of an R&D program, I am responsible for the design and analysis of a new type of deepwater disconnectable FPSO system in the Gulf of Mexico. The work involves global hydrodynamic performance type of work with emphasis on steel catenary risers response assessment. The work implies also challenging mechanical and structural interfaces to allow reconnection and disconnection prior the arrival of an hurricane. - Hydrodynamic/project engineer: I have worked on the design and analysis of a challenging subsea flexible riser/umbilical/power cable system in shallow water depth. The configuration was based on a lazy S shape with the use of a subsea mid water arch. The riser system was design to operate in a 100year return period connected to both a CALM buoy (first 5 years) and then to an FPSO external turret. | |
Sector: Petroleum - Exploration - Production - Refining |
2003 - 2005 : Single Buoy Moorings (Monaco) |
Subsea Engineer
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- Hydrodynamic Lead Engineer: mooring design and analysis on several projects, lead hydrodynamic engineer on Enfield Riser Turret Mooring project (Australia) - Subsea Engineer: Interface engineer responsible for following the design, analysis and manufacture of flexible jumpers (NKT Flexibles, Copenhagen) | |
Sector: Petroleum - Exploration - Production - Refining |
1998 - 2003 : 2H Offshore (Woking (UK), Houston (USA)) |
Riser Engineer
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Sector: Engineering - Projects |
Interests |
Golf, water sports, football |