Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

NONE

Co Requisite Comment

NONE

Aims

The aims are:
To introduce and develop the concepts of risk and reliability and demonstrate how these concepts relate to integrity management decisions.

To demonstrate how hazards are assessed and quantified using industry recognised techniques of FMECA and HAZOP

To explain how subsea structures are maintained and inspected.

To deliver structural reliability theory and its application to marine structures.

Outline Of Syllabus

1.       Introduction to Risk Assessment : Introduction to the concepts of risk including quantitative, semi- quantitative and qualitative approaches, ALARP criteria, individual and societal risk factors.

2.       FMECA and HAZOPS : Use of failure modes and effects and criticality analysis to identify system and component failure. Hazard and operability studies to identify hazards in offshore and subsea processes.

3.       Monitoring, Intervention and Inspection Methods: The use of ROV’s, AUV’s, inspection vehicles and divers to monitor and maintain the subsea system.

4.       Data Management: The use of data management systems to maintain records and inform the integrity management process.

5.       Structural reliability theory and reliability-based limit state design of marine structures.

This modules will include preschool reading, examples, an intensive school, and a written examination.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:

IKO1: The concepts of risk assessment, particularly as it relates to integrity management.
IKO2: Hazards related to offshore and subsea operation (M5,).
IKO3: The financial implications involved with assessing the maintenance strategies for offshore facilities (M5).
IKO4: The appropriate inspection and intervention techniques for the threats identified (M5).
IKO5: The reliability-based limit state design of marine structures (M1, M2, M3, M4).

Intended Skill Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will develop the following subject specific and intellectual skills:

ISO1: Applying risk assessment techniques to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks of engineering systems (M6).
ISO2: Generating a FMECA for a system to comprehensively investigate all the failure scenarios (M2).
ISO3 – Making the correct decisions to handle the issues in the whole risk management process (M7).
ISO4 - Communication skills (M17)
ISO5 - Data evaluation (M4)

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Directed study and the formal lectures will provide an effective method for students to assimilate the knowledge content, define the scope of the syllabus topics and attain the required knowledge and skill (ISO1-5) outcomes. The independent study allows students to work through material at their own pace allowing them to develop an in-depth understanding of the material (IKO1-5).

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The exam tests acquisition of a clear general knowledge of the subject plus the ability to think and analyse a problem quickly, to select from and to apply both the general knowledge and detailed knowledge of aspects of the subject. (IKO1-5) The exam also assesses problem solving skills, the ability to work unaided and to communicate clearly and concisely in writing (ISO1-5).

Formative assessment. Time limited Canvas quizzes to prepare students for summative assessment.

General Notes

N/A