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Analysis of predicting terminal velocities and impact energies of dropped objects falling through sea column
(Master thesis, 2023)Many offshore operations include risks that might lead to catastrophic consequences. One of the most common offshore risks is the unintentional drop of objects during various marine operations. This work is divided into ... -
Analysis of ROV thrusters and small marine propellers at specific rotational speeds
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018)Thrusters are vital for the functionalities of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The development of thruster design is a trade-off between cost, thrust force, physical weight and size. Furthermore, it is known that problems ... -
Analysis of spar and semi-submersible floating wind concepts with respect to human exposure to motion during maintenance operations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are expected to experience onsite maintenances and inspections during their lifetimes. To carry out offshore maintenance activities, a crew will be transferred to an FOWT and spend ... -
Analysis of the applicability of LNG production as exemplified by the Shtokman gas condensate field
(Master thesis, 2021)In the modern world, liquefied natural gas plays an increasing role; its consumption grows from year to year. Liquefied natural gas is relevant since liquid form gas occupies 600 times less volume, is environmentally ... -
Analysis of the Life of Field concept and its fitness to the future subsea asset maintenance on Norwegian Continental Shelf
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-15)The main scope of this master thesis is to analyse subsea asset maintenance on Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and to evaluate the fitness of the Life of Field (LoF) concept to the future subsea asset maintenance on NCS. ... -
ANALYSIS OF THE METHOD OF UTILIZATION OF ASSOCIATED OF ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM GAS ON OFFSHORE PLATFORMS BY MEANS OF WATER-GAS EJECTION
(Master thesis, 2023)This master's thesis is devoted to the analysis of the efficiency of utilization of associated petroleum gas by means of water-gas ejection. Associated petroleum gas is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions into ... -
Analysis of Thermomechanical Cracks of Disc Brake Used in Heavy Trucks
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In the present work, the study of fatigue failure of the disc brake of Volvo truck under thermomechanical effects across the disc thickness is reported. Both analytical and numerical approaches have been used. In the ... -
Analytic Hierarchy Process Based Prioritization of Bending vs. Welding of piping Bends: a Technical and Economically Comparison of the Methods
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)Welding of bends to manufacture bent pipes is a well-known method used worldwide. Cold bending is a competing manufacturing method and has its advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of this thesis is to compare cold ... -
Analytical model for J-tube pull-in
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)As long as J-tubes are installed during the platform installation, only minor thing can be changed after installation. The method implies pulling the pipeline through J-shaped tubes (J-tube). In spite of the all the ... -
Anchor damage assessment of subsea pipelines - optimization of design methodology
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-12)The world’s energy resources on land are getting depleted, and mush attention is given to the development of offshore fields. Over the past years, new reserves located offshore have been regularly discovered. Once the ... -
ANNMD - Artificial Neural Network Model Developer
(Working paper UiS, Research report, 2010-06)This booklet presents software for Artificial Neural Network (ANN) modeling called Artificial Neural Network Model Developer (ANNMD). ANNMD is generic software for a system modeling with ANNs. Its development is based on ... -
AOGV: Implementation of Hydraulics to Relieve Pressure Affected Intervention Tool
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)In the following bachelor thesis options for simplification of the pressure affected intervention tool are examined. Considering industry standards and ease of use, a design of the Isolation Fasting Tool for Hydraulics is ... -
API 53, implications, challanges, consequences and advantages of implementation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)The goal with this thesis was to look into consequences for implementing the API 53 standard for Transocean Norway. As it looks today the new requirements in the API 53 will be implemented as internal requirements within ... -
Applicability of Existing Crack Controlling Criteria for structures with Large Concrete Cover Thickness
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07)Widely used crack width calculation models and allowable crack width limits have changed from time to time and differ from region to region. It can be identified that some crack width calculation models consist with ... -
Application of a reliability centered maintenence on a drilling system
(Master thesis, 2014-06-16)The first part of the thesis is an introduction of the drilling system where the theoretical background of the drilling system is described. Then the reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodology is described. RCM is ... -
Application of Artificial Intelligence for Surface Roughness Prediction of Additively Manufactured Components
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Additive manufacturing has gained significant popularity from a manufacturing perspective due to its potential for improving production efficiency. However, ensuring consistent product quality within predetermined equipment, ... -
Application of Composite Materials for Energy Generation Devices
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-02)Globally, electricity demand rises by 1.8% per year; according to the American Energy Information Administration, global energy demand will increase by 47% over the next 30 years, driven by demographic and economic growth. ... -
Application of generative design for structural optimization at the conceptual design phase
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Optimization of structural components leads to higher performing designs, by reducing unnecessary cost and increasing the efficient use of material. The structural optimization process is a rigorous iterative time-consuming ... -
Application of new technological solutions for improving development efficiency of the Korchagin field
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)In this thesis oil and gas condensate Yu. Korchagin field is considered. It is located in the northern part of the Caspian Sea. Thus, production at this field is complicated by both marine production conditions and Arctic ... -
Application of risk based inspection (RBI), reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and risk based maintenance (RBM)
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)Accompanying with the development of offshore oil and gas industry, the companies’ demands on excellent QHSE achievement, high efficiency and benefit operation become increasingly high. A Well-developed maintenance strategy ...