TEK-3010 Marine Operations in the Ocean Space - 10 stp

Introduction

• The ocean environment
• Operational challenges in the ocean space and surface border
• Engineering tools with emphasis on Orcaflex

Advanced marine hydrodynamics

• Kinematics and dynamics of ocean waves
• Natural frequencies, frequency of encounter, resonance
• Wave-induced loads and motions
• Strip theory
• Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs)
• Minimization of vessel motions

Environmental criteria

• Weather window
• Uncertainties in weather forecasting
• Weather-routing systems

Station-keeping

• Principle of Dynamic Positioning
• Catenary and mooring analysis

Modelling and simulation of case studies

• Marine seismic operations
• Cable operations
• Anchor handling
• Bow loading
• ROV/UAV operations

Knowledge

The student have:

• A knowledge of the basic principles of marine operations in the ocean space with emphasis on how the environment is affecting the operations.
• A thorough understanding of the key environmental factors affecting the performance of marine operations in the ocean space,
• A knowledge of the fundamental hydrodynamics on as a theoretical basis for operations in the surface zone,
• A knowledge of the basic principles in determining the operational window based on weather conditions,
• A knowledge of the principles in weather-routing systems and its applications, possibilities and limitations,
• An overview of the principles and operational challenges of station-keeping,
• A good knowledge of how marine operations can be modelled and simulated.

Skill

The students is:

• Able to use appropriate SW tools to perform static and dynamic analysis of marine operations,
• Able to understand limitations in modelling and simulation of marine operations,
• Able to propose and evaluate solutions for planning of effective operations.

Competence

• The student is able to work in project teams of Marine Operations. He/she has the foundation to acquire new and more advanced knowledge related to work tasks and operations within the marine field. The student is able to contribute in discussions regarding relevant marine operations.

5 hours written exam. Letter grading A - F.

75% of compulsory exercises must be approved.

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.