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IP301694 Offshore technology

Course Code
IP301694

Course Name
Offshore technology

Credits
6.00

Target Audience
3. year marine techn./mech.eng. students

Prerequisites

We recommend TK20796 to be followed

Objectives

After the course, the students shall:
-have basic knowledge about exploration, field development, production and transport of oil and gass offshore
-have sufficient knowledge to evaluate the consequence of alternative systems, and be able to carry out required basic calculations
-be familiar with the offshore terminology
-develop independant view on technical and oil-political issues

Topics

Geology, reservoar technology, seismics, driving mechanisms, governmental involvement, drilling, mud systems, production wells.
Processing of oil and gas offshore. Hydrocarbons, chemistry, thermodynamics.
Subsea technology, and field development.

Instruction

Lectures and exercises.

Mandatory Assignments

3/4 of exercises must be completed before the students can enter examination.

Evaluation

3 hours written examination.

Grades
From 1 to 6.

Revised date
2006.06.16