Cold Climate Engineering
About the course
The course may be taken as a singular course
The course will give a thorough overview on and understanding of the physical environment in cold climate and arctic regions with emphasis on the differences between the design conditions and the operational conditions. The cause of and conditions during Polar Low pressure will be discussed: Stability aspects caused by icing of vessels. Operation planning in view of potential for polar low pressures, statistics of operations. Discussion of winterization needs for offshore structures and vessels. Requirements to emergency systems for Arctic conditions. Human factors when working in cold climate regions. Formation and growth of ice and the properties of ice. Sea ice features and icebergs in the Barents Sea. Loading from drifting ice. International standard for Arctic Offshore Structures.
Admission requirements
Objectives of the course
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Off campus exam | Duration: 2 Weeks Weighting: 4/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| School exam | Duration: 5 Hours Weighting: 6/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
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Re-sit examination
Re-sit exam is granted to the students who have failed the last ordinary arranged exam.
Re-sit will only be granted for the failed part of the exam.