Course - Subsea Technology - TPG4200
Subsea Technology
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About the course
Course content
Drilling of subsea wells, procedures and challenges to operation performed from floating vessels. Handling and operation of marine drilling riser, riser margin, positioning of vessel and mooring systems. Overview of alternative solutions for field development. Criteria for selection of subsea solution. Elements of subsea production systems. Guidebase, wellhead, X-Mas tree configuration, manifold and piping systems, downhole and subea pumping and processing systems, control systems for production and well intervention. Methods for well intervention, handling of equipment from floating vessel, requirements for vessel and systems for heave compensating. Well integrity, safety and reliability considerations. Trend and future technology development for subsea completed wells.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student should have knowledge about:
- System and method for drilling and completion of subsea wells.
- Various methods for subsea production.
- Components and systems in underwater construction.
- Anchoring methods.
- Well maintenance.
Skills:
The student is able to:
- Evaluate and analyse alternative subsea solutions based on given parameters.
- Calculate pressure conditions and loads associated with drilling and completion of subsea wells.
- Calculate valve and actuator performance.
- Calculate stress in critical components.
- Characterize corrosion damage and estimation of life time.
- Define requirements for well barriers to ensure well integrity throughout the life time of the well.
- Evaluate alternative methods for well maintenance.
- Perform calculations and simulations on relevant subsea topics using digital computing and programming tools.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. Exercises also includes the use of programming tools (e.g. MS Excel and Python). The course is given in English.
Course evaluation is undertaken using reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments. If there is a re-sit examination, the assessment form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of petroleum engineering.
Required previous knowledge
TPG4105 Petroleum Engineering, Basic Course.
Course materials
Lecture notes, recommended and required reading.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIG4070 | 7.5 sp | |
| TOGT2001 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Petroleum Engineering - Production Engineering
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2021
Home exam (1)
Submission 2021-05-11 Time Release 09:00
Submission 13:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
- Other comments
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.