Offshore pipelines and subsea completions
Next offered in 1996
J B Hinwood
6 points * Irregular availability * Clayton
Functions: pipeline components and systems, route selection, pipeline networks. Static loads: dead loads, pressures. Hydrodynamic loads: internal hydrodynamics, slug flow, waves and currents, force coefficients, vortex shedding, anchors and constraints. Laying, laybarge procedures, stresses, quality control. Physical protection, scour protection, anchor dragging, trenching and burial. Corrosion, protective coatings, cathodic protection, quality control. Inspection and maintenance, ROVS, NDT, repair methods.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 50% * Practical work/Seminar participation: 50%