Exploration & Production Training

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.

This advanced course focuses on understanding phase behavior for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and complex fluid systems. It is designed for reservoir and process engineers, covering PVT data, EOS models, and black-oil reservoir simulation.

This advanced course on reservoir simulation focuses on enhancing understanding and skills in creating dynamic reservoir models to optimize performance, design wells, estimate uncertainties, and assess risks. Participants will explore new developments and techniques to improve predictions and eliminate drawbacks of conventional methods. Led by instructor Leonhard Ganzer, the course is designed for experienced reservoir engineers with basic simulation skills. Through discussions, examples, and participant exchanges, attendees will gain confidence in various simulation aspects, including gridding technologies, model stability, data quality checks, history matching, and different simulation approaches.

The Fatigue and Fracture Training Course provides an in-depth exploration of fatigue and fracture principles in engineering. Attendees will learn about current design and assessment methods, crack/flaw analysis, fracture mechanics, material selection, and codified procedures for flaw evaluation. The course is designed for engineers and scientists working with onshore and offshore structures. Topics covered include stress intensity factor, fracture toughness, and the BS 7910 methodology. The course is a 2-day program offered in various locations in the UK.