Offshore Engineering in the Arctic (OFF650)
Upon completing the course, the students will:
Have basic knowledge of environmental loads on offshore structures in the arctic. Have basic understandings of the mechanics of ice and material properties in arctic temperature conditions. Get updated information about oil and gas resources in the Arctic. Arctic law and logistics is part of this the course as well.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Course code
OFF650
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course covers the design and operation of offshore structures and vessels for the development of resources in the Arctic
The following themes are included:
- Sustainable development of resources in the Arctic
- The Arctic and climate change
Design basis for constructions in the Arctic
- Challenges related to the physical environment in the Arctic
- Special challenges related to ice; types of ice and physical properties
- Man meeting the cold climate
- Design of vessels for the Arctic
- Winterization of facilities
- Materials for cold climate
- Challenges in the development of oil and gas resources in the Arctic
- Operations and logistics in the Arctic
- Maintain strategy in the Arctic
- Search and rescue in the Arctic
- Arctic legislation
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Have basic knowledge of the effect of cold climate on structures and vessels
- Have a basic understanding of the properties of ice and materials for use in cold climates
- Get a background for assessing aspects related to the development of oil and gas resources in the Arctic
- Have a basic knowledge of Arctic law and logistics
Skills
- Skills in managing offshore constructions and vessels in the Arctic
General competence
- Competence to understand processes taking place in the Arctic due to climate change
- Competence developed through lectures and project work related to one relevant topic
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Written exam and project
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 3/5 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | All written and printed means are allowed., Valid calculator, |
| Project | 2/5 | Letter grades |
The students are required to submit a project report at the end of the semester in addition to the written exam. The students should pass both the written exam and the project report.