Aberdeen Christmas Lectures to Schools

Oceans of Opportunity

The Underwater World of Science and Technology

Thursday 29 November 2018
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) Aberdeen
Reasonable transport costs will be refunded. Register early to secure your place.

Morning session 1000 – 1200 Afternoon sessions 1300 -1500

Did you know?
The oceans cover over 70% of our planet. We are all dependent on them for food, transport and vital resources. They affect our weather and even our future as a species. Yet most of us are unaware of the cutting-edge developments in underwater technology, or the science it is based on, largely because it is hidden from view.

SUT looks forward to welcoming schools to this exciting annual event aimed at P7 school children to learn more about the career opportunities that our oceans have to offer. Each session will include a structured mix of audio-visual presentations by leading industry experts from a range of underwater science and technology backgrounds.

Seashore to Sea Floor – presented by Macduff Marine Aquarium
Have you ever dipped your toes into the North Sea? It may be cold, but these waters are filled with amazing sea beasties, from tiny swimming plants to large toothy predators. Seashore to Sea floor will take you on a journey from the tidal shores, through the fringing kelp forests and down to the dark sea floor to discover the incredible life that hides beneath the waves.

Energy transition – presented by Equinor
Introduction to energy industry and Equinor. How is oil formed?  Where is it stored? How do we get it out the ground? What do we use it for?  A dilemma, oil and gas resources running out, what is next?

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) – presented by ROVOP & school pupils who participated in the ROV MATE competition
– What ROV’s are – Why they exist – What they are used for – What jobs there are in the ROV industry

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to Apache for sponsoring the Christmas Advent calendars.

 

The event is free to attend but places must be booked in advance by contacting: SUT Events, Enterprise Centre, Exploration Drive,
Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8GX
01224 823 637 [email protected]

Aberdeen Evening Meeting – New Underwater Tooling and Technologies

Semi-Permanent Subsea Vehicles

Presenter: Steffan Lindsø – Director of Emerging Technology, Europe. Oceaneering

Presentation: Semi-Permanent Subsea Vehicles

Introduction to some of the engineering challenges and decisions that drives the development of the next generation of semi-permanent subsea vehicles. The presentation will use examples from Oceaneering’s development of the FREEDOM vehicle as well as their remote piloted, battery powered E-ROV.

 

Solving Subsea Flow Assurance Challenges In Riser, Pipelines And Flowlines

Presenter:  Donald Ballantyne – Commercial Director,  Paradigm Flow Services

Paradigm Flow specialise in solving subsea flow assurance challenges in riser, pipelines and flowlines.  It has driven the development of new technology & tools to address these issues with creative deployment solutions from existing infrastructure and operational hubs.

Flexi Coil is a new technology that while innovative, has its roots in the principles of proven oilfield equipment and method.  It has been used to gain more production barrels from restricted & blocked pipelines without interruption to flow, decommission subsea pipelines without the need for DSV’s and enable the safe running of pigs and ILI tools.

An overview of the technology will be accompanied by case studies and learnings.  The presentation will also give a brief insight into future developments that push the technology further and offer solutions to production enhancement and subsurface challenges.

 

 

Fibre optic leak detection technologies and applicability in subsea environment

Presenter:Dr. Christpher Bridge – OneSubsea

PresentationFibre optic leak detection technologies and applicability in subsea environment

Automatic leak detection is critical to ensure safe operation of remote equipment. OneSubsea has developed technology to detect leak signals from pipelines and subsea equipment. We will present an overview of the approach to understand the physics of a leak and how we can apply this subsea.

View the meeting report here.

 

Please note parking is free after 1600, click here for the campus map

Geo-Intelligence for Coastal Infrastructure

On Thursday 15th November Fugro is hosting a free to attend one-day seminar on coastal infrastructure at our Wallingford office.

Join a team of Fugro experts to learn about how focused site characterisation, innovation and an integrated approach can reduce project risk. A free lunch and tour of one of Europe’s biggest geotechnical laboratories will be provided.

For more information about the event and how to register please see the flyer.

3rd Annual Global Subsea Power Cables Forum for the O&G and Energy Industry 2018

The 3rd Annual Global subsea power cable forum will bring together key experts from Oil and Gas and Energy Industry globally to discuss the current challenges in risks, cost reduction, cable technology, installation, and maintenance and life extension of subsea cables. We will be benchmarking on the best practices with real practical case studies on how to overcome some of the common challenges like defects and anomalies from damage and corrosion on cables, as well as efficient maintenance strategies involving new technological advances for inspection and Indicating Future Application and Performance of Subsea Electrical Cables.

Click here for more information or here for the flyer

OSIG Evening Geoforum – Monopile Design Through Centrifuge Technology

Scaled modelling in a geotechnical centrifuge is an effective way of collecting physical evidence with established scaling laws and soil response that is similar to the field. The advances of controlled soil and load conditions makes it an effective tool to develop cost effective design models. A large coordinated centrifuge-testing program of laterally loaded monopiles in sand has been initiated across 8 different centrifuges. This event will present the initial results of a series of benchmark tests which address modelling effects through centrifuge testing, discuss the possibilities using centrifuge modelling and present research ideas for developing design tools that addresses cyclic loading from one and multiple directions as well as the effect of the pore fluid response.


Research Group:
University of Cambridge (CUED); University of Sheffield, (CEIGR);University of Western Austrailia (COFS); Technical University of Denmark (DTU); The French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, development and networks (IFSTTAR); Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPE), Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI)


17:00 Registration and Coffee


17:30 Welcome
Miguel Pacheco Andrade – Ørsted


Andy Barwise SUT-OSIG


17:35 Introduction


Rasmus Klinkvort – NGI


17:40 Why use centrifuges
Britta Bienen – COFS


18:00 Presentation of initial results
Rasmus Klinkvort – NGI


18:30 Outline and further possibilities
Jonathan Black – CEIGR


18:45 Open discussion


19:30 Closing


With special thanks to our sponsors:


 


   

Perth – Floating Production Technology Conference (hosted by NORWEP)

Floating Production Technology Conference
Australia has embarked on its next phase of offshore gas projects with a number of floating gas production facilities to provide “backfill” for existing Australian LNG projects.
To showcase Norway’s capabilities in this area, Norwegian Energy Partners will host a Floating Production Technology Conference.
The conference will be concluded with a cocktail reception hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to Australia for an opportunity to network in a relaxed setting.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

10:30 DESIGN / ENGINEERING
The latest in Engineering and design technologies and solutions for offshore floating production facilities.
Presentations from: Aker Solutions, Autronica Fire and Security, Framo, Gexcon, IFE – Institute for Energy Technology, Minox Technology, Norsafe, NOV Completion & Production Solution, Oglaend System, Sevan Marine.

15.00 SMART OPERATIONS
Intelligent technology solutions for reducing cost of operating offshore facilities.
Presentations from: ABB, Aibel, Axess Group, DNV GL.

17:30 COCKTAIL FUNCTION
A social networking and cocktail reception hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to Australia. Light food and drinks will be served.

MINI EXHIBITION
NORWEP partners will be exhibiting at the Conference in the main tea/coffee break and lunch area.

WHEN:
Wednesday, 14 November, 2018

WHERE:
Parmelia Hilton, Perth – Argyle Room

COST:
This event is free to attend, sponsored by the Norwegian Ambassador to Australia and the Norwegian Oil & Gas Industry.

REGISTRATION:
To register for the event please click here

Singapore – Evening Technical Meeting

Hero’s Bar , 69 Circular Road, #01-01, Boat Quay, Singapore 049423

6-9pm

Speakers

Edgare Kerwijk, AWEA (Asia Wind Energy Association)  – Offshore Wind in Asia and Latest News

Dr Serena Teo, TIMS (Tropical Marine Science Institute) – Vessel Biofouling and Implication for Importation into Australia

Dr Venugopalan Pallayil, IEEE OES – Presentation: Singapore AUV Completion and IEEE OES Activities

To register for this event please send an RSVP email to Jose Puig- [email protected]

 

This event is sponsored by Atlas Professionals.

Please click here for the flyer.

South West Evening Meeting – Advances in Marine Measurements

The theme of the session is “Advances in Marine Measurements”, and will address the following subjects:

Metocean measurements from Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers. Speaker: Claire Cardy (Director, Nortek UK)

Claire studied Oceanography at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, and has since worked for Fugro, BMT and ABPmer in a variety of metocean roles, including conducting feasibility studies, front-end engineering design and hydrodynamic modelling for the offshore oil and gas and marine renewable energy sector. At Nortek, Claire provides acoustic Doppler instruments throughout the UK and Ireland. These instruments are used to measure currents and waves in a variety of applications, ranging from detailed lab-based studies to highly accurate subsea navigation.

Coastal measurements from aerial drones. Speaker: Dr Tim Scott (Lecturer in Ocean Exploration, University of Plymouth)

Tim is a Lecturer in Ocean Exploration at the University of Plymouth – actively contributing to internationally-recognised research on beach and submarine geomorphology, rip current dynamics and coastal hazards – with extensive experience of intertidal and nearshore oceanographic instrumentation deployments. In addition to publishing over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as numerous conference papers, technical reports, invited lectures and workshops, Tim has conducted a considerable amount consultancy work, including working closely with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for over a decade, improving understanding of physical coastal hazards and developing operational risk assessment tools. He holds a PhD in Coastal Processes. Prior to lecturing, Tim was a Research and Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the University of Plymouth, and previously employed as a consultant geophysicist within the commercial hydrographic and seismic industry at WesternGeco and DeepOcean.

Physical oceanography measurements from surfers and satellites. Speaker: Dr Bob Brewin (Remote Sensing Scientist, Plymouth Marine Laboratory)

Bob is a Remote Sensing Scientist at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, focussing on the use of satellite data for understanding marine biogeochemistry, and on citizen science projects for measuring key environmental indicators such as water quality. Conducting research across a range of ecosystems, from the coast to the open ocean, Bob has spent over six months at sea collecting data for validating remote sensing observations, as well as developing and testing new algorithms for the detection of chlorophyll concentration, phytoplankton functional groups and sea surface temperature. He holds a PhD in Satellite Oceanography. Prior to working with the National Centre for Earth Observation, Bob was a Research Fellow on several European Space Agency projects, including the Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative, and has participated in multiple Atlantic Meridional Transect measurement programmes.

Biological oceanography measurements from vessels of opportunity.  Speaker: Dr George Graham (Instrumentation Data Scientist, Marine Biological Association)

George is an Instrumentation Data Scientist at the Marine Biological Association, examining the impact of climate change on marine plankton and the health of our oceans. He leads the development of new instrumentation and observing system capabilities, as well as commercial consultancy and R&D in instrumentation and data analytics. Specialising in the measurement of suspended particulate matter in the coastal and open ocean, George uses novel imaging, optics and acoustics systems, in combination with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning approaches, for particle characterisation and monitoring. With broad experience in both academic and research consultancy, he has developed and deployed a range of novel submersible hardware technologies for physical, biological and chemical sensing and built bespoke software systems for the management, analysis and visualisation of large environmental datasets.  He holds a PhD in Physical Oceanography. Prior to working with the CPR Survey, George was a Research Fellow on two consecutive National Environment Research Council grants and has been involved with the spin-out and commercial licensing of optical technology.

Subsea Augmented Reality – Visualise and Measure, Speaker: Alexander Steele (R&D Hydrographic Surveyor, Fugro)

Alexander supports the worldwide program for implementing the effective deployment and use of new systems within Fugro’s Vision Technology Group. Having graduated from the University of Plymouth with a First Class Honours degree in Ocean Exploration, his roles within Fugro have included trialling Fugro’s own acquisition software suite at Fugro Intersite, working operationally on large scale projects offshore for Fugro Survey, and delivering training within the Fugro Academy. While now based in the Innovation Centre at Fugro’s Headquarters in the Netherlands, Alexander combines the skills of a Hydrographic Surveyor with that of a technical Product Manager. Frequently deployed offshore to assist with specialist project work and responsible for leading product trials of new hardware and software in the North Sea, Africa, the Americas, Australia and the Middle East, Alexander also provides technical support and project management assistance remotely to Fugro’s local offices across the globe.

Presentations will start at 18:15pm and will be chaired by Dr Edward Steele (Met Office).

This is a FREE event, and (limited) parking is available on site. You do NOT need to be a member of the Society of Underwater Technology to attend, however please take a look around  our website to understand the benefits of doing so!

The University of Plymouth, home to over 3,000 marine-focussed staff, researchers and students, are kindly hosting the event on their city centre campus. This is a convenient location for travel within the South-West; it is only 45 miles from Exeter, 66 miles from Falmouth and 120 miles from Bristol, as well as benefitting from direct trains from London Paddington. The Jury’s Inn Hotel is just around the corner from the Plymouth campus, if you want to stay over.

You can view the meeting report here.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THIS SOUTH WEST MEETING .

London & South of England Branch Subsea Power Hub Lunch & Learn

EC-OG have developed the Subsea Power Hub as a method of generating electrical power at remote subsea locations by harnessing the energy of passing ocean currents and tides. By generating the power directly at the point of demand, the Subsea Power Hub can remove the requirement for lengthy power umbilicals and their associated transmission losses.


The focus of this ‘Lunch & Learn’ will be EC-OG’s high energy subsea battery technology which is being developed in-house for use within the Subsea Power Hub. EC-OG is working to apply the latest battery technology to subsea applications, with a battery system which is highly configurable and suitable for use as a standalone unit. This unit will provide long-term power for a range of applications within the Oil & Gas industry and beyond.


The Subsea Power Hub is changing the economics of providing reliable electrical power for remote offshore applications, whether it be for new developments, short-term installations or diagnostic operations.


Presenter: Paul Slorach


Paul is one of the founding members of EC-OG and was responsible for engineering the first Subsea Power Hub system deployed in 2017. Now in a business development role, Paul is a mechanical engineer with 15 years’ experience in the subsea industry, working with leading service contractors and operators. Paul’s remit is to lead the client engagement team, ensuring the company’s engineering development programme aligns with the needs of the industry, and maintaining EC-OG’s position as leaders in subsea energy conversion, storage and delivery.


 


Special thanks to our hosts:


 



Registration open from 1200, presentation starts at 1230, lunch and networking from 1330.  


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