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First, I’ll need to thoroughly review the content to extract key points. The document covers different types of taut wire systems (moon-pool, horizontal, gangway reference), their components, principles of operation, advantages, disadvantages, sources of error, power supply, and specific system types.
I should start by identifying the main topics. Components of the system include things like the constant tension motor, sensor head, clump weight, etc. Operational procedures mention steps like deploying the weight, switching to mooring mode, correcting for pitch and roll. Sources of error include water column effects, angular limits, sub-sea damage. Each type of taut wire (moon-pool, surface, gangway) has specific characteristics and limitations.
To make this challenging, questions should delve into specifics, perhaps asking about which component is used for a particular function, or the implications of certain operational steps. I should avoid obvious questions and focus on nuances. For example, not just naming components but understanding their roles in error correction or system operation.
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Let me start drafting a question about the principles. The text says that the DP system reads the wire length when switching to mooring mode. So a question could be: What does the DP system read when the taut wire switches to mooring mode? The correct answer would be the vertical distance to the clump weight. Distractors might include horizontal distance, tension on the wire, or angle measurements.
Another area is the correction applied for ship movements. The system uses VRS/VRU data to correct for roll and pitch. A question could ask which system provides the roll and pitch data. The answer is VRS/VRU.
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Sources of error: Water column causing the wire to bow out. So a question about what causes erratic bowing of the wire—the correct answer is water column pressure.
Looking at the power supply section: Taut wire uses main ship power instead of UPS because it’s too much demand. A question here would be about why UPS isn’t used, with the correct answer being high power demand.
For the types of systems, moon-pool in shallow water has reduced horizontal scope. A question could compare moon-pool vs. deck-mounted in shallow water. The answer would mention closer proximity to seabead reducing scope.
Gangway reference systems are used on Flotels and use data from the gangway sensors. So a question on what type of vessel uses gangway PRS would list accommodation barges as correct.
The bad practice of attaching HPR beacons to the taut wire creates a risk if both move, defeating the voting system. A question could ask why this is bad, with the answer about both references moving together.
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Recovering the clump weight when the vessel is pitching might cause swinging. A solution is using a line to control it. So a question about operational challenges during recovery.
Operational constraints include angular limits (10-20 degrees) affecting resolution. A question might ask what happens when exceeding the angular limit, with an answer about warnings or reduced resolution.
Each question needs plausible distractors. For example, when asking about the clump weight sinking in soft seabed, distractors might include methods to retrieve it, with the correct answer being applying strain using vessel movement.
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I need to ensure that each correct answer is clearly supported by the text. Also, varying the question types—some on components, principles, operations, errors, system comparisons.
Finally, check that all 20 questions cover different aspects and vary the difficulty by requiring detailed understanding rather than superficial knowledge. Ensure that the wording of the questions and answers is clear and avoids ambiguity.
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