R&D

Why R&D Is Essential in Offshore Engineering

The demands of deepwater and ultra-deepwater oilfield development go far beyond traditional engineering. Yantai Tiezhongbao leads with a robust R&D program focused on:

Core Equipment Simulation

From FPSOs to riser systems, we model full-system behavior across multiple disciplines.


Deepwater Challenges

Ultra-deep deployments need breakthroughs in pressure sealing, fatigue resistance, and anti-corrosion performance.

High-Tech
Development Fields

Offshore R&D enables advances in materials science, intelligent monitoring, and digital operations.


Case in point: Our riser hang-off systems are designed to handle 3000m depths, static and dynamic loadings, and extreme fatigue conditions—supporting long-term reliability and rapid disconnects during emergencies.

Core Technologies & Simulation Capabilities

Full-System Modeling & Analysis

We simulate the real-world behavior of riser systems, subsea connectors, and structural components under complex environmental loads:

  • 3D Model & Analysis: Haochen CAD, Tiangong CAD, SolidWorks
  • Structural FEA: ANSYS
  • Fatigue Analysis: N-Code
  • Engineering & Clashes management: Navisworks

Materials & Key Technologies

  • High-Performance Alloys: Super Duplex, BeCu, Al Bronze
  • Polymer Composites: PEEK, PPO, POM
  • Surface Protection: Zinc-nickel plating, PTFE coating, laser cladding
  • Seal Engineering: For pressures >70MPa, including chemical-resistant and fatigue-resistant designs

Our Engineering Team & Design Platform

Yantai Tiezhongbao is built around a multi-disciplinary R&D team:

Engineer Disciplines

Structural, piping, mechanical, NDT, automation, anti-corrosion and simulation. 50+ number of experienced and well qualified engineers.

Modular Design Process

Faster, more accurate integration into shipyards and FPSO decks


Core Design Tools

  • SolidWorks Professional
  • Haochen CAD & Tiangong CAD
  • Navisworks for 3D clash detection (accuracy: 99.2%)


Full-System Modeling & Analysis

We pre-engineer balcony structures and TSUDL riser support systems as self-contained modules:

Capacity of Entire Hullside System Modeling

Hullside Riser System Modeling

Prototype Testing & Marine Verification

Integrated Test Facilities

Seawater Pressure Tank

3.8m diameter, 6m deep, 30m pressure head simulation

Deepwater Control Lab

Tests all hydraulic, sensor, and network control systems in real time


Full-Scale Validation Includes

  • Pressure sealing, corrosion resistance, anti-fouling
  • Dynamic load testing for risers and TSUDL modules
  • Performance in operating water depth, high pressure, low temperature environments

“Prototype testing can reduce redesign costs by 100x vs. post-deployment fixes.”

Based on DOE marine systems data

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YANTAI TIEZHONGBAO STEEL PROCESSING CO., LTD.

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