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The course covers design, analysis and operation of subsea production and control systems for various field development options and efficient management of subsea facilities. It introduces the technical and engineering challenges of oil and gas production in subsea fields worldwide, including system reliability, environmental impact and technological advancements. Students will learn about subsea infrastructure and control mechanisms essential for reliable subsea field performance.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction and overview of the various engineering disciplines and processes that are fundamental to subsea engineering. By the end of the course, students will have gained a solid foundation in the design, analysis and operation of subsea systems, preparing them to tackle the complex challenges faced by subsea engineers.
The course begins with a broad introduction to subsea systems, including an overview of subsea control mechanisms. Students will then delve into the design, analysis and operation of essential subsea components. This includes detailed discussions on trees and manifolds, which are integral to the structure and function of subsea systems. Valves, jumpers, connectors and umbilicals will be examined for their roles in facilitating the control and flow of materials and signals within the subsea environment. Sensors, crucial for monitoring and data acquisition, will also be comprehensively covered.
In addition to the mechanical aspects, the course will provide a preliminary analysis of subsea electrical systems. This will involve an introduction to the key electrical concepts and analytical tools necessary for the understanding and designing the electrical infrastructure of subsea systems, so that they can successfully address the electrical requirements and tackle the challenges encountered in subsea operations.
Furthermore, the course will explore critical processes involved in subsea engineering, such as subsea intervention and compression, and will introduce reliability engineering principles.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19,20 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Individual grades and feedback comments will be provided via MyAberdeen. Students can request further feedback via a one-on-one meeting with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Knowledge and ability to compute power requirements of subsea systems |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge of the design, control and application of manual and automatic shut-down valves and emergency response systems |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge and understanding of the components and uses of a wide variety of subsea production and control systems |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understanding of obsolescence management in subsea systems |
| Procedural | Apply | Understanding and appreciating the roles of redundancy and spare capacity and becoming able to apply this knowledge to detailed field design |
| Procedural | Understand | Knowledge and detailed understanding of the requirements and objectives of pre-commissioning, both at the factory and in situ |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
| Feedback |
Individual grades and feedback comments will be provided via MyAberdeen. Students can request further feedback via a one-on-one meeting with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Knowledge and ability to compute power requirements of subsea systems |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understanding of obsolescence management in subsea systems |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge of the design, control and application of manual and automatic shut-down valves and emergency response systems |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge and understanding of the components and uses of a wide variety of subsea production and control systems |
| Procedural | Apply | Understanding and appreciating the roles of redundancy and spare capacity and becoming able to apply this knowledge to detailed field design |
| Procedural | Understand | Knowledge and detailed understanding of the requirements and objectives of pre-commissioning, both at the factory and in situ |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 49,50 | Feedback Weeks | ||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge and understanding of the components and uses of a wide variety of subsea production and control systems |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Knowledge and ability to compute power requirements of subsea systems |
| Procedural | Understand | Knowledge and detailed understanding of the requirements and objectives of pre-commissioning, both at the factory and in situ |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge of the design, control and application of manual and automatic shut-down valves and emergency response systems |
| Procedural | Apply | Understanding and appreciating the roles of redundancy and spare capacity and becoming able to apply this knowledge to detailed field design |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understanding of obsolescence management in subsea systems |
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