FPSO DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Course Reference: OG.6
Duration: 4 days
Location: London

Who should attend?

• Suitable for persons at all levels of responsibility and authority within an engineering or operations function.
• It may be of interest to those who have had limited exposure to FPSOs and need to update their knowledge and familiarity, or those who may have had previous first-hand offshore experience on an FPSO but wish to expand their knowledge in the topics of design and operation.
• It will be particularly beneficial for technical staff, project engineers, engineering specialists and operating staff

 

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Be aware of the history of the FPSO and the reasons why it has developed to become a mainstream choice for offshore production
• Be familiar with the various forms of floating production systems and how the FPSO fits within the applications
• Appreciate the concepts and the options available for offshore field development
• Be aware of the main technical and economic drivers in relation to the choice of an FPSO as the host facility
• Understand the main technical questions surrounding the design of the FPSO and their resolutions
• Be familiar with the main building blocks for an FPSO design
• Understand the design and selection of the hull and mooring system
• Understand the configurations available for the subsea layout in terms of the manifolds, flow lines, risers and umbilicals
• Be familiar with the layout and configuration of the topsides process plant on an FPSO based on both safety and operability criteria
• Be familiar with the main marine systems of the FPSO based on the need for safety of the vessel and persons on board

• Introduction to Floating Production Systems
• FPSO Design Considerations and Main Technical Issues
• FPSO Systems and Station Keeping
• Fluid Transfer, Subsea Tie-back and Topside Process

Executive Laptop
£600

Operating System: Windows 10

Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4GHz

Memory: 6GB DDR4

Storage: 1TB HDD

Display 15.6"

 

Apple iPad
£550

Capacity: 128GB

9.7" Retina display

A10 chip with 64-bit architecture and M10 motion processor

Wi-Fi and Cellular

 

Manager Laptop
£400

Operating System: Windows 10

Processor: Intel Core i3 2.8GHz

Memory: 4GB DDR4

Storage: 500GB HDD

Display 15.6"

 

Laptop specifications are subject to change without notice. The above specifications are only for illustration purposes. A similar or superior laptop will be issued where possible. We will always source the best quality brand new laptop at the time of purchasing. The invoice must be paid in advance before the laptop is released to the delegate.