• A comparison study of pressure vessel design using different standards. 

      Tjelta, Frode (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      Due to a recent pressure vessel design error (see chapter 1.2.7) the design methods used for pressure vessel design is investigated. Several codes are currently available for design and analysis of pressure vessels. Two ...
    • Alternativ beregningsmetode for trunnion-tilkobling 

      Sandvik, Per Eivind (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)
      I løpet av denne oppgaven er det blitt utledet en beregningsmetode som kan benyttes til å kalkulere forsterkningsplatens kapasitet ved bruk av den alternativ forsterkningsmetoden av trunnion-tilkoblinger, referert til som ...
    • Analysis of new titanium modular stress joint (MSJ) for subsea completion and workover operations 

      Larsen, Thomas Sola (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2012-06)
      A stress joint is a transitional joint that when used can be located both at the top and bottom of an offshore riser string. The main idea of the stress joint is to have a tapered section between the movement in the riser ...
    • Concept design of self-contained remotely controlled running tool 

      Apornsuvan, Akaradech (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2009;, Master thesis, 2011)
    • Concept design of self-contained remotely controlled running tool 

      Apornsuvan, Akaradech (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2009;, Master thesis, 2011)
    • Design trends for offshore support vessels 

      Huan, Liu (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-09)
      Nowadays, with the rapid development of the offshore oil and gas industry and the important role on the sea, offshore production and support vessels are getting more and more advanced to fulfill the requirements of offshore ...
    • Finite element analysis of a friction clamp located on a North Sea jacket 

      Devold, Ivar Andreas (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      This master thesis is written on the University of Stavanger spring 2011 in collaboration with Subsea 7. When transporting hydrocarbons from seabed to top side on a jacket platform there is always the need of a riser. ...
    • Investigation of necessary subsea structure modifications prior to installation of new offloading system at Gullfaks 

      Eide, Erik (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      Due to the extension of the Gullfaks license, Statoil needs to perform several upgrades to systems to satisfy today’s regulations. Today`s system consist of two large single point moored offloading buoys, SPM 1 and SPM ...
    • Lateral buckling induced by trawl gears pull-over loads on high temperature/high pressure subsea pipeline 

      Herlianto, Iswan (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      This thesis work is performed to study and understand the pipeline global response as a result of trawl gears pull-over loads triggering lateral buckling on high temperature/high pressure subsea pipeline. The external ...
    • Lifting/Installation analysis of spool - Comparison between brace and spreader solution from a structural, operational and economical point of view 

      Hope, Hallvard (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      As large sections of production pipe are lifted and installed, forces act on the structure. If initial analyses of the structural integrity show that the pipe will fail, support elements have to be introduced. The two most ...
    • Low cost deep water wells 

      Gundersen, John Normann (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      A major cost-factor of drilling deep water wells today is associated with the high day rates of the larger rigs capable of drilling in such depths. Most subsea completions today are based on the 18-3/4” wellheads system. ...
    • Modification of cementing tool with respect to collapse pressure rating 

      Morken, Hanne Lohne (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2014)
      The intention for this project was to increase the collapse pressure rating for the C-Flex SS 9 5/8” by modifying the design. This project started by evaluating the existing design. This was done before the modification ...
    • Modification of suction kit 

      Bruset, Simon (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      This thesis is about the modification of an ROV mounted Suction Kit; a reversible centrifugal pump designed and manufactured by Oceaneering AS. The Kit mainly contains a centrifugal pump driven by a hydraulic pump motor ...
    • Online riser monitoring system for Skarv FPSO 

      Rasmussen, Sveinung Fuglseth (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      Customized production and storage vessels, known as FPSO (Floating Production, Storage & Offloading vessel), are increasingly used in offshore oil and gas production due to their flexibility and ability to produce in ...
    • Pipelines for development at deep water fields 

      Langhelle, Morten (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      Oil and gas fields are today being developed at water depths characterized as ultra-deep waters, in this report limited to 3500 meters. Pipelines, which are major components of these developments, will experience challenges ...
    • Positioning of gas detectors at offshore installations 

      Båfjord, Julian André (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      The safety level at offshore installations is considerably influenced by in which degree undesired gas releases are detected. The primary functions of a gas detection system are to detect the presence of gas and inform ...
    • Risk based inspection : developing empirical formula to calculate inspection coverage 

      Jalali Motahari, Mina Sadat (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      The Risk Based Inspection (RBI) method prioritizes the process equipment, by calculating separate likelihood and consequence values for each piece of equipment. The combination of likelihood and consequence can be evaluated ...
    • Steel catenary risers supported by subsurface buoy 

      Adebayo, Addayo (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      Oil and gas exploration and production activities in deep and ultra deep waters in hostile environments necessitates the need to develop innovative riser systems capable of ensuring transfer of fluids from the seabed to a ...
    • Tie-in spools - a verification study 

      Slettebø, Espen (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      Within the Oil industry, subsea pipelines are used to transport hydrocarbons from one location to another. After the installation of a subsea pipeline, the final connection between the pipeline ant the interconnecting ...