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Overview
Benefit from the expertise of our academics, experienced engineers, and industry specialists, who we bring in to share their knowledge and the latest technological developments with you.
Advance your career as a graduate engineer with a university at the heart of the UK energy sector.
Outcomes
By the end of this Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics course at the University of Aberdeen, you will understand…
- Different riser designs and their application.
- The mechanics of riser systems, and the role of tension, stress, and fatigue.
- External dynamic forces and their impact on riser and mooring system design.
- The dynamic motion of floating surface facilities and their consequences for riser design.
- The methods of riser-installation engineering and planning.
- The design and application of ancillary riser technology, including interconnectors, joints and buoyancy aids.
- The latest design trends in riser technologies.
- The application of riser technologies in deep water.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- effective tension
- vessel response characterisation
- regular and irregular wave loading analysis
- time and frequency domain solution techniques
- riser ancillary equipment
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
Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering View 3 other Short Courses in Structural Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
Duolingo English Test 120
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 any Engineering discipline.
Key subjects you must have covered:
- Mathematics, Stress Analysis, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Fluids and Engineering Design.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
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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