ACL-OFF 101: Introduction to the Design of Fixed Offshore Platforms
Course Description
This course introduces the participants to the types of structures used in an offshore environment including fixed leg platforms, floating structures and subsea systems. It also discusses the criteria used in the selection of the type of offshore platform to be deployed at a location, and the factors to consider in the structural design of an offshore platform. While the module does not involve the design of an offshore structure with any specific software, it explains the principles to be adopted in the design of offshore platforms including modelling. load application, and analysis, irrespective of the software used.
Course Content
- Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry
- Field Development Concepts
- Types of Offshore Platforms
- Platform Selection Criteria
- Fixed Platform Description
- Fixed Platform Design
- Environmental Loading in Offshore Environment
- Platform Modelling and Analysis
Learning Level
Introductory to Intermediate
Who Should Attend
Graduate and experienced civil/structural engineers seeking knowledge about the design of offshore structures.
Pre- requisites
- Qualification: HND or BSc /BEng/ BTech in Civil Engineering
- Knowledge of Structural Engineering Design
Course Cost
NGN 40,000 /US$ 80 (online)
Other Related Courses
ACL-OFF 102 – Design of Simple Deck Structure with SACS Software
ACL-OFF 103 – Offshore Platform Design with SACS Software
Other Info
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