Subsea Technology (OFF550)

The course deals with subsea production systems with particular emphasis on three main areas: production (wellhead, xmas tree, etc.), control systems, and structural (templates, etc.). In addition the student will learn about well operations and subsea processing. The course discusses the different criteria for the selection of a subsea development concept and how these criteria have been applied in actual development examples. There is focus on global understanding of system solutions and selection of technology with basis in mechanical and structural conditions during different phases of development and operation. Subsea control systems are given particular attention. Subsea control systems for production, BOP, intervention and ROV are described.


Course description for study year 2022-2023

Facts

Course code

OFF550

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The course deals with subsea production systems with particular emphasis on three main areas: production (wellhead, xmas tree, etc.), control systems, and structural (templates, etc.). In addition the student will learn about well operations and subsea processing. The mandatory projectwork discusses the different criteria for the selection of a subsea development concept and how these criteria have been applied in actual development examples. There is focus on global understanding of system solutions and selection of technology with basis in mechanical and structural conditions during different phases of development and operation. Subsea control systems are given particular attention. Subsea control systems for production, BOP, intervention and ROV are described. 

Learning outcome

 After course completion the student shall:
  • Have a basic understanding of criteria for the selection of a subsea development concept in general
  • Have a basic understanding of the overall configuration and system solutions of subsea production systems
  • Understand mechanical and structural conditions for permanent and temporary systems and the forces they are exposed to.
  • Have an overview of the functions of critical subsea systems
  • Understand and be able to use relevant standards

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

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

Coursework requirements

Project report
A semester project (individual work) must be approved in order to get access to the exam. The semester project must be approved by the teacher 2 weeks before exam date.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Lorents Reinås

Course teacher:

Yihan Xing

Course coordinator:

Yihan Xing

Method of work

The course is lectured over a full term with 4 hours a week + project assignment, in total about 80 hours work load. Students shall prepare a project report which must be approved before the written exam.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Subsea Technology (MOM450_1) 10

Open for

Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

Normally through dedicated forms and/or discussions in accordance with applicable guidelines

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto