Module Catalogue 2024/25

MAR8225 : Advanced Subsea and Pipeline Engineering (Inactive)

MAR8225 : Advanced Subsea and Pipeline Engineering (Inactive)

  • Inactive for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Arun Dev
  • Owning School: NUIS
  • Teaching Location: Singapore
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 5.0
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

A1 – Overview of the main aspects of subsea engineering from the origins of oil and gas in deepwater
A2 – Offshore design and production in subsea engineering
A3 – Functions of subsea engineering components, their installation and operation
A4 – Overall design and installation of subsea pipelines and risers
A5 – Corrosion control in subsea pipelines
A6 – Structural analysis of subsea pipelines under various loading conditions

Outline Of Syllabus

The Basis of Subsea Production Engineering Systems
Subsea Engineering Production Systems as part of a Field Development (Shallow and Deepwater)
Flow Assurance and Systems Design
Details of the Design and Function of Wellheads and Xmas Trees
Details of Design and Functions of Manifold Types
The Subsea Operations and Control Systems / Control Umbilicals
The Use of Divers, ROVs and AUVs in Underwater Engineering Activities
The Importance of Reliability for Subsea Systems and IMR Requirements
The New Opportunities and Requirements for New Subsea Boosting / Processing
Examples of Deepwater Installation of Subsea Production Components

Elements of Pipeline Design
Pipeline Route Selection, Survey and Geotechnical Guidelines
Pipeline Mechanical Design
Wall Thickness and Material Grade Selection
Installation Design and Pipelaying Methods
Hydrodynamics around Pipes
Seabed Pipeline Stability Analysis
Vortex Induced Vibration and Fatigue
Pipeline Protection
Pipeline Inspection, Maintenance and Repair

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of this module, the students will understand and have a knowledge of:

IK01 - The function of individual components in subsea systems
IK02 - The importance of understanding the reservoir and identification of Flow Assurance issues.
IK03 - How the individual components link together and systems design.
IK04 - How the components are installed both in shallow and deepwater
IK05 - The new opportunities for seabed processing and boosting.
IK06 - A basic cost data base for subsea production equipment.
IKO7 - The basic principles of the design of subsea pipelines and flow lines
IKO8 - Structural analysis (design codes) techniques appropriate pipeline design, stability and Fatigue due to VIV
IKO9 - Pipeline protection and IMR

Intended Skill Outcomes

They will have acquired or developed the following skills:

IS01 - Recognise and understand some of the acronyms and terms used in Riser Technology and Offshore Drilling.
IS02 - Be able to list and describe the engineering components of the Module systems.
ISO3 – The numerical skills and the skills required to use the appropriate software needed to undertake the structural analysis of pipelines and risers.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion120:0020:00Exam preparation and working solutions
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion115:0015:00Assimilation, completion and submission of the Post School Assignment (PSA)
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion12:002:00Exam at the end of the intensive school
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading120:0020:00Reading and researching the pre-school materials
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading15:005:00Reading and researching the post-school materials
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching135:0035:00Intensive School in the form of Lectures, Tutorials and briefing on Post School Assignment (PSA)
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesScheduled on-line contact time13:003:00Online discussions with students and Module Leaders/Lecturers on Blackboard
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The formal lectures provide an effective method for students to work through materials at their own pace allowing them to develop an in-depth understanding and familiarity with the fundamentals of subsea engineering and pipeline engineering (IKO1 – IKO5).
The tutorial classes and coursework help the students to assimilate the knowledge content, define the scope of the syllabus and attain the require skills (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 Examination1201A6024 hrs Take home exam (to be submitted within 24 hours of being set)
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Prob solv exercises1M20Pipeline Engineering. Postschool problem solving exercises -approx. 1000 words (Individual Assignment)
Report1M20Pipeline Engineering. Postschool problem solving exercises -approx. 1000 words (Individual Assignment)
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Knowledge and understanding are assessed via the unseen written examination and the Prob Solving Exercise and Case Study assignments.

Subject-specific and cognitive skills are assessed via the module assignment, as are communication skills.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

N/A

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