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The US Gulf of Mexico is one of the largest and most prolific
offshore hydrocarbon basins in the world with thousands of
structures installed in the region and tens of thousands of wells
drilled. Over the past decade, a significant number of structures
in shallow water have been decommissioned, as operators can no
longer "kick the decommissioning can" down the road. This has
opened up new markets and additional regulatory oversight with
far-reaching implications. This book describes future
decommissioning trends and issues and provides guidance for
operator budgeting, regulatory oversight, and service sector
companies interested in participating in the field. Decommissioning
Forecasting and Operating Cost Estimation is the first of its kind
textbook to develop models to forecast platform decommissioning in
the Gulf of Mexico and to better understand the dynamics of
offshore production cost. The book bridges the gap between modeling
and technical knowledge to provide insight into the sector. Topics
are presented in five parts covering fundamentals, structure
inventories and well trends, decommissioning modeling, critical
infrastructure issues, and operating cost estimation. Factor models
and activity-based cost models in operating cost estimation
conclude the discussion. Decommissioning Forecasting and Operating
Cost Estimation helps oil and gas professionals navigate through
this complex and challenging field providing an invaluable resource
for academics, researchers, and professionals. The book will also
serve government regulators, energy and environmental engineers,
offshore managers, financial analyst, and others interested in this
fascinating and dynamic industry.
Offshore Electrical Engineering Manual, Second Edition, is for
electrical engineers working on offshore projects who require
detailed knowledge of an array of equipment and power distribution
systems. The book begins with coverage of different types of
insulation, hot-spot temperatures, temperature rise, ambient air
temperatures, basis of machine ratings, method of measurement of
temperature rise by resistance, measurement of ambient air
temperature. This is followed by coverage of AC generators,
automatic voltage regulators, AC switchgear transformers, and
programmable electronic systems. The emphasis throughout is on
practical, ready-to-apply techniques that yield immediate and
cost-effective benefits. The majority of the systems covered in the
book operate at a nominal voltage of 24 y dc and, although it is
not necessary for each of the systems to have separate battery and
battery charger systems, the grouping criteria require more
detailed discussion. The book also provides information on
equipment such as dual chargers and batteries for certain vital
systems, switchgear tripping/closing, and engine start batteries
which are dedicated to the equipment they supply. In the case of
engines which drive fire pumps, duplicate charges and batteries are
also required. Packed with charts, tables, and diagrams, this work
is intended to be of interest to both technical readers and to
general readers. It covers electrical engineering in offshore
situations, with much of the information gained in the North Sea.
Some topics covered are offshore power requirements, generator
selection, process drivers and starting requirements, control and
monitoring systems, and cabling and equipment installation
This exciting new edition covers the core subject areas of
arithmetic, algebra, mensuration in 2D and 3D, trigonometry and
geometry, graphs, calculus and statistics and probability for
Marine Engineering students for the Merchant Navy OOW
qualification. Initial examples have been designed purely to
practise mathematical technique and, once these skills have been
mastered, further examples focus on engineering situations where
the appropriate skills may be utilised. The practical questions are
primarily from a marine engineering background but questions from
other disciplines, such as electrical engineering, will also be
covered, and reference made to the use of advanced calculators
where relevant.
Featuring real-world examples and practical methodology, this
rigorous text explores time dependence in the mechanics of ice.
Emphasizing use of full scale data, and implementing risk-based
design methods, mechanical theory is combined with design and
modelling. Readers will gain understanding of fundamental concepts
and modern advances of ice mechanics and ice failure processes,
analysis of field data, and use of probabilistic design methods,
with applications to the interaction of ships and offshore
structures with thick ice features or icebergs. The book highlights
the use of viscoelastic theory, including nonlinearity with stress
and the effects of microstructural change, in the mechanics of ice
failure and fracture. The methods of design focus on risk analysis,
with emphasis on rational limit-state principles and safety. Full
discussion of historical discoveries and modern advances –
including Hans Island, Molikpak, and others – support up-to-date
methods and models to make this an ideal resource for designers and
researchers.
Practical Engineering Management of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms
delivers the first must-have content to the multiple engineering
managers and clients devoted to the design, equipment, and
operations of offshore oil and gas platforms. Concepts explaining
how to interact with the various task forces, getting through bid
proposals, and how to maintain project control are all covered in
the necessary training reference. Relevant equipment and rule of
thumb techniques to calculate critical features on the design of
the platform are also covered, including tank capacities and motor
power, along with how to consistently change water, oil, and gas
production profiles over the course of a project. The book helps
offshore oil and gas operators and engineers gain practical
understanding of the multiple disciplines involved in offshore oil
and gas projects using experience-based approaches and lessons
learned.
Developed to complement Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering for Marine
Engineers), this indispensable textbook comprehensively covers the
motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets.
Starting with the theoretical and practical thermodynamic operating
cycles, the book is structured to give a description of the engines
and components used to extract energy from fossil fuels and achieve
high levels of efficiency. Accessibly written and clearly
illustrated, this book is the only guide available for marine
engineering students focusing on the knowledge needed for passing
the motor engineering certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations.
This new edition reflects all developments within the discipline
and includes updates and additions on, amongst other things: ·
Engine emissions and control engineering · Fuel injection ·
Starting and reversing · Ancillary supply systems · Safety and
the environment Plus updates to many of the technical engineering
drawings.
This definitive text describes the theory and design both of Air
Cushion Vehicles (ACV) and Surface Effect Ships (SES). It begins by
introducing hovercraft types and their development and application
throughout the world in the last three decades, before going on to
discuss the theoretical aspects of ACV and SES craft covering their
hovering performance, dynamic trim over calm water, resistance,
stability, manoeuvrability, skirt configuration and analysis of
forces acting on the skirts, ACV and SES seakeeping, and the
methodology of scaling aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces acting
on the ACV/SES from model test data.
The latter chapters describe a design methodology, including
design criteria and standard methods for estimating craft
performance, lift system design, skirt design, hull structure,
propulsion systems and power unit selection. Much technical
information, data, and references to further work on hovercraft and
SES design is provided. The book will be a useful reference to
engineers, technicians, teachers, students (both undergraduate and
postgraduate), operators etc. who are involved in ACV/SES research,
design, construction and operation.
Guides the reader on how to perform machinery and systems selection
within ACV and SES overall design
For teachers, students (both at under- and post-graduate level),
engineers and technicians involved in ACV/SES
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