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Overview
You’ll study the processes and problems associated with the flow of hydrocarbon product through subsea systems, with a particular emphasis on the fundamentals of system modelling and design.
You’ll gain knowledge and skills in single and multiphase fluid flow, thermodynamics and phase behaviour, including the effects of temperature and pressure, and heat transfer by conduction and natural or forced convection.
Outcomes
By the end of this Flow Assurance course at the University of Aberdeen, you will…
- Have a non-specialist understanding of the basics of the chemical properties of the principal hydrocarbon fluids.
- Understand the techniques to model flow and to consider design implications.
- Know the causes and effects of waxing, hydrate build up, and other chemical obstacles to fluid flow through pipelines.
- Learn techniques to maintain pipelines that are free from obstructions.
- Be able to use mathematical techniques to model flow dynamics and the thermal modelling of pipelines.
- Understand the design criteria for subsea pumps and separation systems and how these differ in deeper water.
- Possess the expertise needed to contribute to detailed component design for subsea field systems and networks.
- Be aware of future design trends.
Programme Structure
Topics you’ll cover include:- chemical properties of the principal hydrocarbon fluids
- methods to assess the phase diagram and thermophysical properties of fluids transported along pipelines
- techniques to model single-phase and multiphase flow and resulting design implications
- causes and effects of waxing, hydrate build-up, asphaltenes, scale and other chemical obstacles to fluid flow through pipelines
- techniques to assess erosion and maintain pipelines free of obstructions
- mathematical techniques to model flow dynamics
- mathematical techniques for the thermal modelling of pipelines
- future design trends
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline, or
- an alternative qualification with an appropriate level of relevant industry experience.
Since the course includes a significant level of mathematical content a good foundation in engineering mathematics is essential.
Basic knowledge and understanding of fluid mechanics, chemistry and thermodynamics is desirable.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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