MAR3035 : Offshore Design
MAR3035 : Offshore Design
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Zhiqiang Hu
- Lecturer: Dr Simon Benson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims to introduce the basic design concepts for fixed and floating offshore oil and gas platforms and to provide knowledge to understand the factors influencing the dynamic behaviour of offshore platforms.
In addition, this module aims to develop students' skills to calculate the dynamic motion and structural response analysis of offshore platforms and to provide knowledge on project management and statutory regulations and their influence on design.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Overview of basic offshore platform design concept.
2. Sea environmental loads design considerations – wind, wave, and current conditions.
3. Design features of offshore platform hull structure, including FPSO, semi-submersibles, TLPs, Spars, Jacket structures, jack-up structures et al.
4. Design features of mooring system, including spreading mooring, single-point mooring and dynamic positioning system.
5. Design Based Analysis (DBA) with numerical simulation practice for global dynamic analysis of deepwater offshore platform.
6. Offshore classification rules and regulations.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
IKO1: Offshore hydrodynamics (C1, C4, C7)
IKO2: Wave-induced loads and motions (C2, C3)
IKO3: Wind and current force formulations (C1, C2)
IKO4: Derivation and solution of dynamic motion equations (C2, C3)
IKO5: Design features, considerations, and issues of fixed and floating offshore structures (C5, C10)
IKO6: Dynamic coupling effect of offshore floating platforms (C3, C6, C12)
IKO7: Understanding of offshore classification rules and regulations (C1, C4, C5, C7, C12)
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students will be able to develop the following subject-specific skills:
ISO1: Carry out a design-based analysis of typical floating offshore structure. (C5, C12)
ISO2: Analyze and predict the sea environmental loads and motions of a typical floating offshore structure. (C2, C3, C6, C12)
ISO3: Understanding and using of offshore classification rules and regulations. (C1, C4, C5, C7)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 1 | 70:00 | 70:00 | Independent study on lecture materials- 50 hours in S1 and 20 hours in S2 |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Coursework materials learning 8 hours in S2 |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Pre-teaching materials: lecture materials, notes and videos |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Examination revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 15:00 | 30:00 | Coursework - creative project - 15 hours in S1 and 15 hours in S2 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | coursework based activity in PC Lab - 4 hours in S2 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Tutorial - 2 hours in S2 |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 2 | 9:00 | 18:00 | Book chapter, additional lecture notes, worked example, websites - 9 hours in S1 and 9 hours in S2 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Lecturing Sessions, 10 hours in S1 and 4 hours in S2 |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Assignment on coursework self-learning check. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | General reading |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures and tutorials are designed to assist students in the acquisition of a knowledge base that will facilitate understanding of concepts and detailed analysis methods (IKO1-IKO7).
The practical sessions are supervised activities in which the students apply the knowledge that they gain during formal lectures, tutorials, and independent study to carry out a preliminary design of an offshore platform (ISO1- ISO3).
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Design | 2 | N/A | |
| Small Craft Design | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 50 | Approximately 10 pages per student |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | Students give a one hour presentation of their design. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination allows students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession of subject-specific and key skills. This medium also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of topics within the syllabus. (IKO1-IKO7)
The design project work allows students an opportunity to demonstrate written communication skills, design skills, IT skills and depth of understanding. (ISO1-ISO3)
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3035's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR3035's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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