Program Overview

Reliability and Integrity Management of Marine Systems

The purposes of this module are to:

• Introduce and develop the concepts of risk and reliability and demonstrate how these concepts relate to integrity management decisions
• Demonstrate how hazards are assessed and quantified using industry-recognised techniques of FMECA and HAZOP
• Explain how subsea structures are maintained and inspected
• Deliver structural reliability theory and its application to marine structures

Introduction to Risk Concepts

Introduction to the concepts of risk including:

• Quantitative
• Semi-quantitative
• Qualitative approaches
• ALARP criteria
• Individual and societal risk factors

FMECA and HAZOPS

FMECA and HAZOPS:

• Use of failure modes and effects and criticality analysis to identify system and component failure
• Hazard and operability studies to identify hazards in offshore and subsea processes

Monitoring, Intervention, and Inspection Methods

Monitoring, Intervention and Inspection Methods:

• The use of ROV’s, AUV’s, inspection vehicles and divers
• Monitor and maintain the subsea system

Data Management

Data Management:

• The use of data management systems to maintain records
• Inform the integrity management process

Structural Reliability Theory

Structural reliability theory:

• Reliability-based limit state design of marine structures

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• IKO1: The concepts of risk assessment, particularly as it relates to integrity management.
• IKO2: Hazards related to offshore and subsea operation.
• IKO3: The financial implications involved with assessing the maintenance strategies for offshore facilities.
• IKO4: The appropriate inspection and intervention techniques for the threats identified.
• IKO5: The reliability-based limit state design of marine structures.

On successful completion of this course, students will develop the following subject-specific and intellectual skills:

• ISO1: Completing simple risk assessments and FMECA for a system.
• ISO2: Decision making
• ISO3: Communication skills
• ISO4: Data evaluation

Course Agenda

This module will include:

• Pre-reading
• Examples
• Intensive block of teaching (five days) and a post-teaching assignment