This course has been developed by flexible pipe manufacturers and key companies associated with system design, failure mode analysis, and integrity management of flexible flowlines and risers. The course is aimed at those who specify, purchase, approve, install, operate, manage the integrity of, or decommission flexible risers or flowlines, including jumpers. The course should provide enough knowledge for them to feel comfortable with their responsibilities and is likely to apply to both engineers and non-engineers at various stages in their careers.
This five-day Course has been designed by industry and is suitable for contractors, engineers, operators and those new to subsea, those transferring from other disciplines within the industry and those who have worked in subsea previously but would benefit from a refresher course and exposure to the latest technology.
Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learnt. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products destined for subsea service.
The course also hosts two site visits, taking delegates out of the classroom and into the real life subsea industry plus a networking dinner.
The operation of subsea production systems requires operation, inspection and maintenance strategies that differ considerably from their onshore counterparts. This course provides an introduction to the elements of a subsea production system and how they are operated to maximise production and protect system integrity. Additionally, presenters will explore the typical operational parameters for a subsea system, the information available during normal operation and the requirements for inspection and maintenance to mitigate the many risks posed by the both the subsea environment and the produced fluids.
The Evening Technical Meeting sub-committee have carefully put this programme together as an opportunity for universities to show case their capabilities and for you, as industry, to get an insight into the future via their presentations. This is a night for industry not to be mistaken as a night for students, though students are of course welcome. Presentation for the evening will be:
This two-day course has been specifically designed for people new to subsea or unfamiliar with the various corrosion considerations which need to be applied during design, construction and operation of subsea assets.
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the various materials and corrosion issues which are applicable to subsea structures. The choices made which impact one area of corrosion and integrity will often impact the choices in other areas, and also affect the long term inspection and monitoring which may be required to ensure the design life is met. Having a general overview of the interaction between the various factors and the impact that certain choices make and the equipment used in inspecting and monitoring the structures will provide attendees with a broad knowledge on the interaction which needs to be considered in any installation.
** Early Bird rates available if registration before 20th February **
Over recent years there have been an increasing number of significant offshore gas field discoveries in deep water but located far from existing offshore facilities or suitable landfall basins round the world. In many cases there are significant technical challenges to make these developments economically viable without a step change in technology. The lecture will present an overview of innovative new technology that demonstrates 200km plus tie-back without the need of compression can be achieved.
The Impact of Composites on Future Deepwater Riser Configurations
In recent years the industry has begun to investigate the use of thermoplastic composite pipe for offshore applications, however, the technology is still in its infancy. Low risk applications of the technology, such as flowlines and intervention lines, have already been realised, however, more demanding applications are still a while off. The lecture will present an assessment of the potential application of thermoplastic composite pipe in a deepwater riser application, focusing on the advantages these bring when compared to conventional steel or flexible risers.
Many in the North of England Branch have extensive knowledge of their own product or service, but do not have a clear picture of where that fits into the overall scope of subsea production. The presentation describes typical subsea infrastructure and its function, and explains why it is the way it is, by looking briefly at its history. It then looks at the range of operational support and intervention required on subsea infrastructure at different stages in the lifecycle. It is intended as the first in an occasional series providing an overview of subsea engineering and operations.
SENTIO – Synthetic Environment and Virtualisation Platform
Mahesh Menon, Digital Services Manager, Soil Machine Dynamics.
SMD will present their advanced operations visualisation and planning tool. Sentio is a true physics-based platform that enables you to create physical offshore operations in a virtual space. Once created, the platform enables you to improve your environment’s operational safety, identify and mitigate risks and in turn, significantly lower your costs. The environment can be tailor-made to meet your specific requirements at any stage of the operational life cycle, from engineering assessment and training, to mission validation and de-commissioning. This ability eliminates the need for high-cost physical testing and resources. SMD will present recent case-studies of how pre-emptive engineering has been an integral and highly beneficial part of a subsea project.
Newcastle University (Armstrong Building, Room ARMB1.49, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU)
Oceanology International is held in London every two years. In its 47th edition, it has firmly established itself as the world leading marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference. Each edition, Oceanology International brings together the latest technologies and thought leaders worldwide.
Attracting visitors from a variety of industries including oil & gas, engineering, renewables and maritime security and marine science, Oceanology International gives the opportunity for buyers and suppliers to do business in one location. Oceanology International offers structured networking opportunities to help suppliers establish relationships and secure business on a global scale.
