2021
book-chapter
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Mark A.J. Dixon
In the silent era actors were occasionally placed behind projection screens to speak dialogue musical accompaniment was provided by full orchestras in the grand picture houses of the 1920s, while even smaller cinemas used solo pianists to improvise musical accompaniments while films …
2020
conference-paper
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Dexter Pazziuagan, Alan Giles, Jeffrey Martin, Mark A.J. Dixon et autres
Abstract The ultra-deepwater fields in the Gulf of Mexico are among the largest producers discovered to date. However, the reservoirs are interbedded with highly depleted zones, with pressure differentials up to 11,000 psi. The development, testing, and application of wellbore stability modeling …
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2018
article
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K Küpfer, Mark A.J. Dixon, S. Shammas
Abstract An optimized sampling design that meets customer, design, or process requirements, while balancing technology limitations, is still a common challenge to engineering communities. This is especially true in the medical device industry. Acceptance sampling plans for manufacturing are widely available, but …
us
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2014
conference-paper
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Miguel Pereira, Pandia Raj Ramar, Mark A.J. Dixon
Abstract Offshore umbilical systems are essential for transmitting power and signals required to operate subsea facilities. In particular, umbilicals are made of a large number of elements with different engineering materials to accommodate constantly increasing requirements from oil and gas industry for …
us
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2013
conference-paper
OpenAlex
Mark A.J. Dixon
Introduction Deepwater technology accelerated rapidly about 10 years ago, when exploration moved from shallow to deep and ultra-deep offshore region. For such developments flowline insulation is increasingly applied and technology advancement has been the key driver for the subsea field developments in …
2013
conference-paper
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Mario Parise, Carla Galeazzi, Roberto Bixio, Mark A.J. Dixon
The article representes a contribution by the Commission on Artificial Cavities of the Union Internationale de Speleologie \n(UIS) aimed at defining a general classification of artificial cavities. The amount and variety of cavities realized \nunderground by man is extremely high, and cover …
2011
conference-paper
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Mark A.J. Dixon, Majid M. Al-Sharif, Tim Krasin
Abstract A Disconnectable Fluid Transfer System for Dynamically Position Ship Shaped provide great means for managing risk as it relates to avoiding harsh environmental events and protecting the subsea facilities in the event of a drive off. A set of alarm systems …
Accès ouvert
2009
book-review
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Hans Th.M. Folgering, J.P. Braakhekke, Robert Rodriguez-Roisín, J.E.M. Merchant et autres
This is the twelfth volume of the now prestig ious series, Lung Biology in Health and Disease, edited by Cl.Lenfant.A most fascinating book on chronic airflow limitation, the new term used by the editors of this monograph, P. Macklem and S. Permutt, …
2008
conference-paper
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Mark A.J. Dixon, Tao Zhao
Abstract Until recently, interactions between the internal components of an umbilical have been more or less neglected in modeling for fatigue prediction. In deeper waters, and with larger umbilicals, such interactions can contribute significantly to creating the conditions for umbilical failure. A …
2008
conference-paper
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Mark A.J. Dixon, Easter A. David
Abstract At the concept select stage and certainly at the FEED stage of deepwater subsea projects the focus is often exclusively on optimisation of functionality during operation. For deepwater and particularly in the current market climate, however, the ‘best’ field development may …
2008
conference-paper
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Lawrence C. McClure, Mark A.J. Dixon
Abstract The pipelaying operation for the Gulf of Mexico's first floating production, storage and offloading system (FPSO) at the KuMaZa development in Mexican waters was a challenging one due to the extreme roughness of the seabed at the field and the combination …
2007
conference-paper
OpenAlex
Lawrence C. McClure, Mark A.J. Dixon
The pipelaying operation for the Gulf of Mexico's first floating production, storage and offloading system (FPSO) at the KuMaZa development in Mexican waters was a challenging one due to the extreme roughness of the seabed at the field and the combination of …