Increasing Maneuverability and Positioning of Self-Propelled Drilling Platforms Using Driving Modules

Self-propelled drilling platforms are special types of vessels designed for drilling operations in offshore oil and gas exploration. They must have sufficient maneuverability and positioning accuracy to effectively perform their tasks in challenging offshore environments. This paper discusses the application of a parabolic position controller to control the rudder of a self-propelled drilling platform. A parabolic controller can provide accurate positioning of the ship’s rudder in various conditions such as swell, wind and other external influences. This is essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of the drilling platform. This paper presents a model to analyze and predict the behavior of the electric actuator of a self-propelled drilling platform under different operating modes. The advantages of the propeller system with parabolic controller such as high reliability, maneuverability, noise and vibration reduction are also discussed. The presented model and analysis allows to better understand and predict the behavior of the electric drive and to consider the possibilities of improving the performance and safety of such special floating structures.