Exploration & Production Training

The course focuses on applying quantum mechanics and mechanical vibrations to aerospace engineering problems. It covers deriving differential equations of motion using Lagrange’s equation and Hamilton’s principle, as well as analyzing aircraft wing divergence, flutter, and response. The course also discusses the impact of gust loads on aircraft design and explores the use of novel methods and technologies, including non-linear control systems. Engineers and scientists involved in aeronautical structures design, operation, and assessment are encouraged to attend for a balance of theory and practice.

The Operations Geology Training course, presented by Tim Herrett, is designed for professionals seeking to understand the evolving role of operations geologists. The course covers various aspects of operational geoscience, including well planning, surveillance, extended reach drilling, geosteering, and formation pressure evaluation. Accredited by the Geological Society, the training includes case studies and exercises to enhance learning. Tim Herrett, with over 35 years of industry experience, leads the course, providing valuable insights into the modern operations geology role.

The course focuses on educating civil engineers without prior knowledge of seismic design or nuclear power plant installation design. It aims to cover the basics of generating electricity from nuclear reactions and includes topics such as components in a nuclear installation, safety systems, seismic design, geotechnical aspects, and waste disposal. The course addresses the challenges associated with constructing and operating nuclear power plants, particularly in light of recent incidents like the Fukushima disaster, to enhance engineers' understanding and skills in this specialized field.

The Wind Turbine Structure Training course focuses on the design and analysis of floating wind turbines, particularly in deep water environments. Engineers and researchers involved in offshore wind turbine design, project engineers, and safety inspectors will benefit from the course's innovative content and balance of theory and practice. The program covers topics such as floating wind turbine concepts, analysis methods, design requirements, ocean wave analysis, hydrodynamic design aspects, and mooring system analysis. The course spans two days and is led by experienced industry professionals.

The Subsea Structures Training course focuses on the design, installation, and operation of subsea systems. It covers topics such as subsea manifolds, SSIV structures, drilling templates, and riser systems. The course is designed for engineers, researchers, project managers, and safety inspectors involved in subsea structure design. It includes lectures on subsea structures, separation and production, rigid flow line installation, flexible risers, subsea structure installation, and subsea installation vessels. The course aims to provide a balance of theory and practice in a two-day duration.

The Nuclear Power Plant Training course is designed for civil engineers interested in understanding seismic design related to nuclear power plants. The course covers basics of generating electricity from nuclear reactions, components in a nuclear installation, safety systems, seismic design, geotechnical aspects, and waste disposal. Lectures are delivered by experts in geomechanics, structural engineering, and computational mechanics to provide in-depth knowledge on the challenges and design considerations of nuclear power plant infrastructures.

The Seismic Design Training course aims to educate engineers and scientists on the implications of seismic actions for various structures. It covers topics such as earthquake-induced structural damage, foundation design, and geotechnical aspects. The course emphasizes best practices and code compliance, focusing on parameters required for design and interpretation of analysis. It includes lectures on numerical modeling, soil-structure interaction, and reliability-based design philosophy for earthquake analysis. Engineers and scientists involved in onshore and offshore structure design will benefit from attending.

The Oil Industry Environmental Monitoring Training course aims to provide participants with knowledge and practical skills in monitoring and analyzing environmental data related to the oil industry. The course covers factors affecting data quality, water and air pollution, remediation of oil pollution, and practical sessions on microbiological and physicochemical testing. Participants will also learn about sampling techniques and report writing. The course includes lectures, practical sessions, demonstrations, and site visits to enhance learning.