Blar i Studentoppgaver (TN-IKM / TN-IMBM) på emneord "offshore technology"
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A maritime perspective on integrated operations in the Norwegian petroleum industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)Over the last few years the production process in the offshore Oil & Gas (O&G) industry has concentrated on innovative subsea solutions. This development has increased the need for advanced multi-purpose Offshore Support ... -
A model to develop and implement a predictive maintenance programme complying with Industry 4.0 vision: A case study in Skretting AS
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Industry 4.0 is among related terms a buzzword in today’s industry. It is clear that several technologies aim to enable operators to obtain better control of their production operations, avoid non/added value events e.g. ... -
A study of how a Lean approach can be used in dealing with challenges present at DeepOcean Offshore Base and their specialty within logistics-, warehouse- and workshop services
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-13)Over the last few years we have witnessed one of the largest drops in oil prices. The industry has become highly competitive and customer oriented, and the offshore companies are facing increasing demands for efficiency; ... -
A Study on the Development and Implementation of a Retrofit Predictive Maintenance System Onboard a Container Vessel
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)As industry 4.0 have gained momentum, a maintenance approach first introduced in the 1960’s has been reborn into the age of connectivity. Previously constrained from showing its true potential by limitations in technology, ... -
An evaluation of new technologies with the potential to reduce air emissions from floating Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)In this thesis three new technologies with the potential to significantly reduce the release of air emissions have been evaluated. The rigs considered are semi-submersibles and drillships as they have the capacity to reach ... -
An Evaluation of the New Product Development process in the context of operational readiness
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2017;, Master thesis, 2016-12)The successful launch of new products is a key competitive strategy for businesses to drive corporate prosperity as they allow for growth and increased profitability if successfully executed. Innovation processes such as ... -
Analyses of Jacket Platforms under Ship Collisions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018)Ship collisions with jacket platforms constitute a risk to the facility integrity, the personnel and the environment. Visiting vessels are used in the Norwegian Continental Shelf to handle different goods and materials for ... -
Analysis and the possibility of application of the technologies of capture and storage of carbon dioxide used in Norway for Russian offshore
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)Global climate change is long-term risk related to the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Development and use of capture and storage technology in the underground formations ... -
Analysis of mooring systems for offshore vessels in deep waters
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012-06)This thesis is centered on the study and comparison of different mooring/anchoring systems for offshore vessels in deep waters. FPSO’s (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading platforms), Light Weight Intervention ... -
Analysis of mooring wire rope termination with respect to bending fatigue
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)Mooring lines that are used on floating offshore units are subjected to bending at the end termination. Over-bending in some cases may cause the mooring line to suffer damage from fatigue. A countermeasure for this ... -
Analysis of operability in installing heavy subsea modules
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-09)Today (2015) subsea technology is a big part of the oil and gas industry. New subsea solutions are developed rapidly and large components that previously were placed on a platform are now being moved subsea towards the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Appraisal of riser concepts for FPSO in Deepwater
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-30)With oil and gas reserves moving into deeper waters Floating Production Units (FPUs) have been widely used for production purpose. Selection of FPU for deepwater field development is a complicated task is mainly governed ... -
Artificial island concept – specifics of construction and usage in the Caspian Sea
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)The Northern Caspian Sea is considered to be a very perspective region for oil and gas production growth. However, the challenges encountered in the Northern Caspian Sea are not usually met in such combination in another ... -
Assessing wave conditions in a Norwegian fjord
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07-13)The focus of this thesis is to obtain an estimate of the significant wave height together with the corresponding peak period for the proposed bridge locations at Bjørnafjord. The task was conducted by modelling and ... -
Assessment method for review of existing maintenance strategies based on reliability, availability, risk, and cost parameters
(Master thesis, 2017-06)Maintaining assets is a fundamental part of any industrial facility. Oil and gas operators are often using advanced maintenance strategies, but the strategies are usually built preoperation and not systematically updated ... -
Assessment of critical factors when running and retrieving Framo pump modules through moonpool
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)The scope of this Master Thesis was to assess critical factors when running and retrieving Framo pump modules through the moonpool of a vessel. The thesis has been presented in a twofold manner. The first part thoroughly ... -
Assessment of critical factors when running and retrieving Framo pump modules through moonpool
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)The scope of this Master Thesis was to assess critical factors when running and retrieving Framo pump modules through the moonpool of a vessel. The thesis has been presented in a twofold manner. The first part thoroughly ... -
Asset Management Practices in Norwegian Industrial Sectors
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Several industrial sectors in Norway have been subjected to challenging industrial conditions in recent years, due to factors such as declining markets and large market fluctuations. On top of these challenging industrial ...