Exploration & Production Training

The Nuclear Structures Course is a one-day training session focusing on creep, fatigue, and creep fatigue damage assessment in nuclear components. The course covers topics such as creep behavior at elevated temperatures, creep analysis case studies, fatigue assessment methods, and relevant design codes. Led by Prof Haofeng Chen, the course aims to introduce rule-based and direct assessment methods for treating creep fatigue damage. The session includes practical examples and analytical demonstrations to enhance understanding of structural integrity and life assessment.

The Submarine Structures Training course focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of structural design for submarines, emphasizing material selection, fabrication, and toughness to withstand high dynamic loads. The course is designed for Engineers, Operations managers, Fabricators, Applied Scientists, and Technologists interested in submarine design. Lectures cover topics such as buckling under pressure, materials behavior, finite element analysis, submarine theory, design codes, structural reliability, fatigue analysis, and fracture mechanics. The course spans 5 days and is led by experts in the field.

Corrosion Engineering Training aims to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application in managing corrosion of structures. The course, led by Dr. Steve Paterson, covers fundamental theories of corrosion and their practical implications for engineers and scientists involved in designing, operating, and assessing onshore and offshore structures. Topics include materials degradation mechanisms, aqueous corrosion principles, corrosion mitigation methods, and corrosion control strategies. The course is designed to make corrosion science accessible to all participants, enhancing their ability to address diverse corrosion challenges effectively.

Risk Reliability Training introduces engineers to risk-oriented approaches for plant design and maintenance programs. The course covers fundamental techniques in risk-informed asset management decision making, focusing on practical engagement with widely applied methods. Participants will develop skills in asset management, risk management, and reliability engineering, learning to apply these concepts to engineering problems. The course structure includes theoretical lectures, practical sessions, and individual study, with a focus on real-life case studies. Suitable for mechanical, process, electrical, or civil engineers seeking applied knowledge in risk and reliability engineering and maintenance.

This course focuses on the practical aspects of hull girder fabrication, structural response, and strength of ship components. It covers welding methods, accuracy control, and the ultimate strength analysis of ship structural components. Engineers, scientists, ship management personnel, and shipbuilders will benefit from the innovative content and balanced theory-practice approach. Lectures include topics such as structural components, material and fabrication, structural strength, beam columns, welding technology, ship structure reliability, and distortion control. Regulations from the International Association of Classification Society are also discussed.

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.