Pipelines and Risers (OFF520)
The course gives fundamental knowledge about design, construction and maintenance of pipelines and risers.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
OFF520
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
Pipelines Wall thickness selection. Material selection. Local and global buckling of pipes. Hyrodynamics of pipelines. Pipe/soil interaction. On-bottom stability. Vortex shedding induced vibrations, fatigue. Interaction with Fishing gear. Installation of pipelines. Tie-in methods. Operational aspects of pipelines, inspection, maintenance and repair. Pipeline defect assessment. Pipeline Bundles. Deep water risers.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Design, construction and maintenance of pipelines and risers.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Valid calculator |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Daniel Nalliah KarunakaranHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
4 hours lectures and tutorials pr week.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Pipelines and risers (MOK160_1) | 5 |
Open for
Master studies at the Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science. Students at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology may also be considered admission.
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.