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 2022-2023

Facts

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 addresses offshore structures, offshore field development, and oil and gas resources in the Arctic. The following topics are covered:
  • Arctic law,
  • Mechanical behavior of structural materials in extremely low temperatures,
  • Fundamentals of exploration and production engineering,
  • Winterization,
  • Ice properties and ice loads,
  • Production facilities,
  • Ship design for the Arctic,
  • Challenges of field development in the Arctic
  • Operations and maintenance in the Arctic

Learning outcome

The learning outcome includes the following aspects:

Knowledge

  • Have basic knowledge of environmental loads on offshore structures in the Arctic.
  • Have a basic understanding of the mechanics of ice and material properties in Arctic conditions.
  • Get updated information about oil and gas resources in the Arctic.
  • Have basic knowledge of Arctic law and logistics.

Skills

  • Skills in managing offshore structures in the Arctic.

General competences

  • Competence developed through lectures and project work related to a relevant case study.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Written exam and project

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 3/5 3 Hours Letter grades
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. 

Coursework requirements

Three compulsary assignments
3 mandatory homework must be approved to be able to attend the written exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Lin Li

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology Offshore Field Development Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto