Browsing Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science (TN-IMBM) by Title
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Improving extreme anchor tension prediction of a 10-MW floating semi-submersible type wind turbine, using highly correlated surge motion record
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07)Extreme value prediction of the load-effect responses of complex offshore structures such as the floating wind turbine (FWT) is crucial in ultimate limit state (ULS) design. This paper considers two cases to understand the ... -
Improving extreme offshore wind speed prediction by using deconvolution
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study proposes an innovative method for predicting extreme values in offshore engineering. This includes and is not limited to environmental loads due to offshore wind and waves and related structural reliability ... -
Improving extreme response prediction of a subsea shuttle tanker hovering in ocean current using an alternative highly correlated response signal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-02)A subsea shuttle tanker (SST) is a pioneering underwater submarine specifically designed to economically transport CO2 to smaller hydrocarbon fields. During loading and unloading of the CO2, the SST hovers over the well ... -
Improving Prediction of Springback in Sheet Metal Forming Using Multilayer Perceptron-Based Genetic Algorithm
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This paper presents the results of predictions of springback of cold-rolled anisotropic steel sheets using an approach based on a multilayer perceptron-based artificial neural network (ANN) coupled with a genetic algorithm ... -
Improving the mechanical strength and durability of monoconductor cables through design optimization and material selection
(Master thesis, 2014-06-16)As it is known, different maintenance and rehabilitation activities are conducted in oil & gas wells so as to ensure optimal flow rate, recovery volume, well safety and integrity. In doing all these activities, well ... -
Improving the operating methods of the Piltun-Astokhskoye oil and gas condensate field, taking into account the manufacturability of the equipment and environmental safety requirements
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2020)This thesis is devoted to the oil and gas condensate field in the north of Sakhalin Island - Piltun-Astokhskoye. The development and operation in the Arctic is a very time-consuming and financially expensive process. In ... -
Improving the technology of drilling and completion of directional and horizontal wells at the Prirazlomnoye field in order to increase the efficiency of its development
(Master thesis, 2022)The work is devoted to improving the technology of drilling and well completion at the Prirazlomnoye field. Provides the basic information about the field, the geological structure of the field, well design. A comparative ... -
Improvisation of deepwater weight distributed steel catenary riser
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2009, Master thesis, 2009)Nowadays, oil and gas sources are found in deeper water depths and in more hostile environments. This results in the need for more advance technologies. Riser system is a key element in providing safety. Riser failure ... -
In-place and lift analysis of an offshore module: Comparative study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)Design of offshore structures involves a variety of subjects including effects of harsh environmental conditions, variable loading patterns at each stage of the work and different accident scenarios e.g. explosions and ... -
In-place strength assessment of a jacket and effects of an impact with a floating living quarter (flotel)
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)The primary function of a jacket structure is to support the weight of the topside structure by transferring the weight to the foundation. The jacket structure must also be designed to resist environmental loads (from wind ... -
Industrial Service Strategy : Development, Implementation and Execution
(PhD thesis UiS;19, Doctoral thesis, 2005)Increasingly, as markets become more competitive and globalized, industrial service providers are dependent on effective and efficient service strategies to achieve a certain level of customer satisfaction and ... -
Industrial services perspective of the oil and gas industry : a case study of the Nigerian national petroleum corporation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)Within the NNPC, its subsidiaries are charged with the main responsibility of providing services for the Corporation, they are also given the mandate to outsource services from specialized companies, most of who have ... -
Infillmetoden og fagverksanalogi brukt som verktøy for analyse av horisontale elementdekker
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)Oppgaven tar for seg utprøving og vurdering av en alternativ metode for å beregne krefter og armering i horisontale dekker av hulldekkeelementer. Metoden har som mål å være enklere og raskere i bruk enn eksisterende ... -
Influence of 3D Printing FDM Process Parameters on Tensile Property of ULTEM 9085
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)3D printing is a promising digital manufacturing technique that produces parts, layer by layer. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a widely employed 3D printing technology that produces components by heating, extruding and ... -
Influence of linear springing on the fatigue damage of ultra large ore carriers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05)Springing occurs more frequently to ultra large ships, as their natural frequencies are relatively low and approaches the spectral peak of the wave energy spectrum in certain sea states. Springing is a resonance phenomenon ... -
Influence of material factors on the determination of dynamic moduli and associated prediction models for different types of asphalt mixtures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In a Mechanistic-Empirical (ME) pavement design system, the dynamic modulus is used to characterise asphalt mixtures, which are affected by many factors including environmental conditions and material properties. This study ... -
Influence of Span to depth ratio in designing concrete bridges
(Master thesis, 2023)The influence of the span-to-depth ratio in designing concrete bridges is a critical aspect of bridge engineering. This study focuses on investigating the span-to-depth ratios of reinforced concrete bridges and post-tensioned ... -
The influence of the composition of water on the results of accelerated aging resistance testing of low voltage subsea cables insulation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The composition of water changes with temperature, for instance, the saturation rate of water in polyurethane membranes is related to the temperature. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the influence of the composition of ... -
The Influence of Unstable Wind Models on the Motions and Loads of a Semi-Submersible Floating Wind Turbine
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-14)As the wind turbine industry continues to play a part in the production of energy, the need for larger and more powerful wind turbines keeps increasing. The movement towards offshore wind turbine structures provides ... -
The influences of international standards on structural performance and fracture behavior of 3D printed long fiber composite structures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The material properties of the additive manufactured composite structures are usually done following international standards, that show some difference dimensionally. This study focuses on the impact-induced on the tensile ...