Exploration & Production Training

The Foundation Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures course focuses on optimizing foundation design to reduce costs in offshore wind energy. Participants gain detailed knowledge of mono pile and jacket structure foundations, soil-pile interaction, dynamic responses, and software for offshore wind systems. The course covers fatigue and fracture, crack/flaw analysis, ultimate and fatigue limit state checks, and reliability-based design of suction piles. Engineers, researchers, project managers, and safety inspectors involved in offshore wind farm design benefit from the course's theory-practice balance.

The Eurocode Training course provides an overview of Eurocode 0, focusing on design requirements, limit state principles, and load combinations. Engineers and scientists working on onshore and offshore structures should attend. The course covers design checks for beams, local buckling, shear resistance, compression members, and more. Led by Dr. Boulent Imam, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey, the training emphasizes steel structure analysis and Eurocodes. The one-day course includes lectures on Eurocode 3 and practical examples.

The Pipelines Design Course focuses on teaching the principles of designing pipelines and risers for the offshore industry. It covers topics such as structural analysis methods, hydrodynamic and environmental loading, VIV effects, fatigue performance, and material selection. The course is designed for engineers and scientists involved in the design, operation, and assessment of offshore structures. Lectures are delivered by experts in the field, providing valuable insights and methodologies for achieving optimal design.

The Basic Structural Steel Design - Eurocode 0 & 3 Training course provides comprehensive knowledge on steel structures and Eurocodes. Day One covers steel frame types, beam and member design, and steel connections. Day Two focuses on Eurocode 0 and 3, including design principles, load combinations, and checks for beams, members, and connections. Led by Dr. Boulent Imam, a Senior Lecturer with expertise in steel structure analysis and design, the 2-day course offers valuable insights for professionals in the industry.

The Basic Steel Structural Design Training course provides an overview of different steel frames and their design requirements. It covers the behavior and design of beams, compression and tension members, and steel connections. Aimed at engineers and scientists working with onshore and offshore structures, the course includes lectures on Eurocodes, failure modes, and design checks for bolts and welds. Led by Dr. Boulent Imam, a Senior Lecturer with expertise in steel structures, the course lasts one day and is offered at various locations in the UK.

The Ship Design Training Course focuses on the first principle design of ship structures, with an emphasis on beams and plates. It covers the ultimate strength of hull girders, structural rules, and ship design for arctic conditions. The course targets engineers, scientists, ship management personnel, and others involved in ship design. Lectures include topics like plate buckling, ice load calculations, and mission-based ice load assessment. Led by experts in the field, the course offers a balance of theory and practice for designing and managing various engineering structures.

The Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Training course provides a comprehensive understanding of stress/strain calculations for fatigue assessment, focusing on uniaxial, torsional, and multiaxial fatigue regimes. Participants learn about Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics, crack/flaw analysis, and material selection for fatigue and fracture resistance. Aimed at engineers and scientists working on onshore and offshore structures, the course covers topics such as fatigue of plain, notched, and welded components, fracture toughness, and fatigue loading assessment. Led by Professor Luca Susmel, the course spans 2 days and emphasizes practical applications in structural design and safety assessment.

The Operations Geology Training Course is designed for individuals familiar with wellsite and operations geology who wish to enhance their skills in this dynamic field. Led by instructor Tim Herrett, the course covers various aspects of modern operations geology, including well planning, data acquisition, risk management, and geomechanics. Participants will gain insights into personal leadership, well surveillance, geosteering, and final well documentation. Through exercises and case studies, attendees will develop confidence in performing the critical role of an operations geologist.