Definition(s)


“Steep wave” riser

The “lazy wave” and “steep wave” riser designs use an appropriate distribution of small buoyancy modules along a section of the riser to replace the pipe tray and subsurface buoy.

Source: API RP 17A, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—General Requirements and Recommendations, Fourth Edition, Reaffirmed 2011. Global Standards

 

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