MAR8107 : Reliability and Integrity Management of Marine Systems
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yongchang Pu
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aims are:
To introduce and develop the concepts of risk and reliability and demonstrate how these concepts relate to integrity management decisions.
To demonstrate how hazards are assessed and quantified using industry recognised techniques of FMECA and HAZOP
To explain how subsea structures are maintained and inspected.
To deliver structural reliability theory and its application to marine structures.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Introduction to Risk Assessment : Introduction to the concepts of risk including quantitative, semi- quantitative and qualitative approaches, ALARP criteria, individual and societal risk factors.
2. FMECA and HAZOPS : Use of failure modes and effects and criticality analysis to identify system and component failure. Hazard and operability studies to identify hazards in offshore and subsea processes.
3. Monitoring, Intervention and Inspection Methods: The use of ROV’s, AUV’s, inspection vehicles and divers to monitor and maintain the subsea system.
4. Data Management: The use of data management systems to maintain records and inform the integrity management process.
5. Structural reliability theory and reliability-based limit state design of marine structures.
This modules will include preschool reading, examples, an intensive school, and a written examination.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 3:00 | 24:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Written open-book examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | Formative assessment. Time limited Canvas quizzes to prepare students for summative assessment. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 73:30 | 73:30 | Review and study lecture materials, notes and general reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Directed study and the formal lectures will provide an effective method for students to assimilate the knowledge content, define the scope of the syllabus topics and attain the required knowledge and skill (ISO1-5) outcomes. The independent study allows students to work through material at their own pace allowing them to develop an in-depth understanding of the material (IKO1-5).
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 | M | 100 | The test will be conducted at the end of the teaching week [M1 –6, M17]. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | A Canvas Quiz [M1 –6, M17] |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam tests acquisition of a clear general knowledge of the subject plus the ability to think and analyse a problem quickly, to select from and to apply both the general knowledge and detailed knowledge of aspects of the subject. (IKO1-5) The exam also assesses problem solving skills, the ability to work unaided and to communicate clearly and concisely in writing (ISO1-5; M1 –6, M17).
Formative assessment - time limited Canvas quiz to prepare students for summative assessment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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