Marine Technology and Design (OFF580)

For those who want a thorough introduction to themes in marine technology and want to use this competence for design of marine structures (as for example marine vessels, oil and gas platforms or offshore wind turbines), this course is important for their future career.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

OFF580

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The course gives a thorough introduction to and understanding of hydrodynamics, linear wave theory and calculation of on wave forces on marine structures and pipelines. Both static and dynamic evaluations are carried out and extreme values are being calculated. Furthermore an introduction to wind and wind loads is given. Principles for the dimensioning of structures are being discussed. Furthermore, stability of floating structures is discussed. Realistic design of fixed space frame offshore structures is being discussed.

Learning outcome

By completing this course, the students shall gain the following knowledge, skills and general competencies:

Knowledge:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of marine structures’ stability and principles of structural dimensioning.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of currents, current loads and flow around bluff bodies.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of wind and wind loads.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of waves and wave loads.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of vortex-induced vibrations.

  • Gain knowledge on dynamic behaviours of marine structures including added masses and damping.

  • Gain knowledge on hydrodynamic simulations and analyses.

Skills:

  • Can perform stability analysis of marine structures.

  • Can calculate the environmental loads on marine structures.

  • Can perform dynamic simulations of marine structures.

  • Can perform vortex-induced vibration analysis.

General competencies:

  • Can work on technical solutions to relevant professional and research problems.

  • Can work in teams and manage real-life engineering projects.

  • Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out assignments and projects.

  • Can communicate effectively with engineers, specialists and the general public on engineering problems and solutions.

Required prerequisite knowledge

OFF505 Oceanography, OFF585 Engineering Mathematics and Dynamics

Recommended prerequisites

OFF515 Offshore Field Development, OFF516 Offshore Field Development

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Approved calculator

The written exam is conducted with pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

Regneøvinger, Lab exercise

80% of exercises must be approved prior to the student is allowed to enter the exam. Home exercices can be given as group work.

Compulsory lab exercises (with demonstration of computer programme).

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Lin Li

Course coordinator:

Muk Chen Ong

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Method of work

Lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises. 

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Marine Technology and design (MOM480_1) 10
Environmental Loads (BYG520_1) 2
Marine Technology (MOM260_1) 5
Marine Technology, Marine Technology and design ( MOM260_1 MOM480_1 ) 15

Open for

Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years Marine and Subsea Technology, Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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