ING3108 Topics in Marine Technology

Contents and structure

The course gives an introduction to three different topics of high relevance to the local industry in Sunnhordland; pipe construction, aluminum constructions, and hydraulic systems. The students will among other things work with specific cases and problems, which have been prepared in close collaboration with the local industry.

The students have their background as skilled workers from the industry, and therefore they generally have good knowledge and skills in the fabrication process and manufacturing.

 

• Design process: design criteria, pipe arrangement, pipe stress analysis, different standards/specifications for piping and piperacks, and material selection.
• Fabrication-Engineering: method, designing products for ease of manufacture, reading/interpreting drawings (iso-/support drawings), work packages, and IT systems.
• Fabrication process: understanding the process, different types of dependencies, method, documentation, and the understanding of cost vs. income.

 

• Design process: defining the scope, calculations, model, drawing, and documentation.
• Work preparation: materials control, work packages, and welding documentation.
• Fabrication process: pre-fabrication, assembly, installation, inspection, and MC.

 

• Hydraulic systems/circuits: basic systems/circuits, drawings, and standards.
• Typical hydraulic components: pumps, valves, cylinders, tanks, filters, rotating motors, and different types of accumulators.
• Basic calculations: pump capacity, displacement volume, efficiency, and effect.

Learning Outcome

The student:

• Knows the process of pipe design, including use of relevant standards, design criteria, and materials.
• Knows the key elements of fabrication-engineering in pipe construction, such as method, designing products for ease of manufacture, isometric drawings, pipe support, testing ISOs, work packages, and relevant IT systems.
• Knows the fabrication process of pipe construction (prefabrication, installation, and pressure testing), in addition to different types of dependencies, methods, documentation, and cost perspectives.
• Knows the most important prerequisites and disadvantages when using aluminum as a construction material, and knows different types of measures for preventing corrosion.
• Knows relevant regulations related to the use of aluminum (both for design and for fabrication), knows the delivery from design through work preparation to fabrication, and knows relevant regulations concerning documentation throughout the process.
• Has basic knowledge of components and control equipment used in hydraulic systems and knows how to integrate them in functional systems.
• Has knowledge of the regulation of pump capacity in hydraulic systems.

 

The student:

• Can explain the process of production in pipe construction from design to fabrication.
• Can evaluate whether or not current production methods have been taken into account when designing new pipe constructions.
• Can evaluate important factors of the process of production when developing work packages in pipe construction.
• Has basic skills when it comes to understanding drawings.
• Can specify the order of production of specific components in pipe constructions.
• Can plan the design of a new aluminum construction, and in the process appraise the requirements from the customer as well as internal demands.
• Can evaluate the choice of material/profiles and knows the importance of materials control / quality assurance.
• Can integrate solutions for the ease of manufacture in the design process.
• Can design basic hydraulic systems based on standard components.
• Can evaluate the technical characteristics of the hydraulic components in the system.

 

The student:

• Can reflect on his/her professional practice, personally and as a team member, and can schedule tasks over time.
• Can identify solutions to problems, engage in discussions concerning the significance and consequences of these solutions, and communicate the results both in writing and orally to an audience.
• Can familiarize oneself to new production techniques and apply new standards based on expert knowledge.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Physics, Statics and Strength of Materials, Mechanical Design I, Materials and Manufacturing, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, case studies from local industry, team work.

Regular lectures, exercises, laboratory work and similar activities will be given every third week. During the two weeks where there is no regular teaching, the students are expected to work on the subject by themselves or in teams and to follow course material that is made available online.

In special cases instruction will be given by an English speaking lecturer/guest lecturer. The exam will still be given in Norwegian.

Parts of the course might be given in Haugesund.

Compulsory learning activities

Yes. These will be specified in the course plan by semester start.

Assessment

Part 1: Project, accounts for 50% of the final grade.

Part 2: Oral exam, accounts for 50 % of the final grade.

Both parts must be passed.

Grade:  A - E / F (failed).

Examination support material

Part 1, project: all.

Part 2, oral exam: The University College`s calculator (Casio fx-82 Es) will be made available during the examination.

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