Integrated Subsea Facilities Design, Construction and Training Contractors

Subsea Training Guide

John Kramer Engineering Nig Ltd

Introduction
With the growing increase in offshore activities
in Nigeria upstream oil and gas sector, the need
to continue to understand Subsea in Oil and Gas
development is quite important.
Riqserve in conjunction with CFI services has put
together a training package that will benefit IOC
organizations in subsea development.
Our intention with this proposal is to partner with
Chevrons management in developing at least
15-20 Engineers of different levels (graduate,
mid-level, senior- level and Management level)
and make them an expert in the field of subsea
engineering.
This process will start with a training program
on SUBSEA AWARNESS then it will graduate
to different SUBSEA disciplines, which include
subsea system controls, Riser and flow assurance,
well control systems, reliability and maintenance
etc.
This we believe will support the growing need for
building human capacity within the companys
business activities and maintain her stand as a
front runner in engineering capability in Nigerias
Oil & Gas industry as well as boosting the drive to
improve Nigerian Content and indigenous par-
ticipation in the upstream sector of Nigerias Oil
& Gas industry.
This training proposal is seen as a long-term pro-
ject/program with different stages.
We have a client-focused approach to train-
ing for our various clients, due to different work
environment, culture, structure and organization.
Our Approach
This training intends to focus on identified clients
need and develop a training program according-
ly.
Subsea Awareness Course
This course delivers a thorough introduction to
subsea engineering and examines the produc-
tion equipment that is placed on the seabed and
connects the well with the above sea surface pro-
duction hosts, whether fixed platforms or float-
ing production facilities.
It considers the building blocks of subsea engi-
neering including the key components, flow as-
surance, reliability and maintenance.
The crucial role of subsea engineering in offshore
production is illustrated with detailed case stud-
ies.
Participants will achieve the following:
A complete overview of subsea production
equipment and systems
An understanding of how subsea systems
are designed, installed and operated,
Knowledge of the technology and process-
es involved in subsea engineering
An awareness of current developments and
issues shaping subsea production around
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the world.
These courses provide a unique blend of down-
loadable and multimedia learning materials,
expert tutorial support and peer interaction via
a dedicated online forum ensuring you gain a
thorough, accurate and up-to-date knowledge of
subsea engineering fundamentals, wherever you
are in the world.
This training will also look at an overview of
subsea components and how they are integrat-
ed into field architecture is provided during this
course.
Individuals will develop a basic understanding of
the various subsea components used in all water
depths, from relatively shallow to ultra deepwa-
ter.
The participants will all learn how the compo-
nents are integrated into subsea field devel-
opments, which will accelerate learning and
productivity. Installation and flow assurance are
emphasized as key drivers in subsea design. The
course emphasizes a systems approach to de-
sign.
Individual and group exercises are used through-
out the course, including a case study to develop
field architecture recommendations, basic com-
ponent selection, and high level project execu-
tion plans for a subsea development.
Course instructors are seasoned experienced
subsea engineering professionals.
Who should participate?
This program is developed for the following selected STAFFS within
the organization of various levels which include;
Graduate Engineers- Engineers with 1-5years experiences, the
organization can groom and develop their interest in subsea
engineering and make them an expert in this filed in the nearest
future.
Mid-level Engineers- Engineers with over 5 years experience but not
more than 10 who will are interested in the design, construction, and
operation of subsea systems.
Senior Engineers- Engineers with over 10 years experience but not
more that 17 years. They have are experienced in other offshore
engineering fields, there experience will be an added advantage to
the team of subsea Engineers that will be groomed.
Top Management- Theses are management members who
understand the and have experience in various offshore project and
will be assisting the team to develop their technical and management
skills in subsea engineering management in future.

Training Methodology
Training setup shall undertake the classroom style of training at designat-
ed clients training facilities (if clients request we can provide a the training
location)

At Clients Location
Chevron shall make available a training room fully equipped with projectors
and all other training facilities needed for the smooth running of the
training.
Facilitation: One key instructor and one assistant for each session. The
proposed training providers are experienced providers with vast knowledge
in the Sub Sea Engineering within and outside Nigeria
The training course will be a combination of lectures, interactive and
workshop-style sessions, continuous assessment and tutorials.

Some Facilitators Profile See Appendix

COURSE CONTENT
Day One
Introduction to Subsea Engineering
Field Development Planning
Development Strategies
System Engineering
Floating Production Systems
Day Two
Introduction to Subsea Completion
Subsea Wellheads and Trees,
Subsea Manifolds and Tie-ins Systems
Day Three
Flowline and Riser Design and Installation Methods
Subsea Control Distribution System
Umbilicals Electrical Distribution Systems
Electrical Distribution Systems
Control Fluids Considerations
Day Four
Flow Assurance
Subsea Processing
Subsea Well Intervention
Subsea System Intervention
ROV Intervention

Day Five
Decommissioning
FIELD DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE (INTERACTIVE)

Stage 2 Summary;
At this stage of the program we intend to make participants more
specialize in different subsea fields mentioned above. We believe stage one
participant would have identified area of interest in the subsea sector of the 2
oil and gas industry.
INTRODUCTION TO SUBSEA CONSTRUCTION AND
PLANNING
This course will enable project engineers have an overview of the life cycle of
subsea construction projects ffrom contracting strategy to achieving mechanical
completion. Athe end of the program, participants would have achieved the
following;

Learning Outcomes
1. Gain an understanding of the basic principles of Offshore & Subsea Operations.
2. Gain an appreciation of operational and construction sequencing.
3. Gain an understanding of project phases.
4. Understand selection of vessels & construction

Course will cover the following

Module 1: Overview of subsea installation contracting/contractors
Module 2 Introduction to installation team set-up, typical roles and responsibilities
Module 3: Vessel types and offshore installation/construction scheduling
Module 4: Introduction construction and installation methods
Module 5: Intoduction to installation activity sequencing and planning

INTRODUCTION TO PIPELAY
This course will enable project engineers have an overview of the key elements of pipelay
operaions. It will equip them with the right type of knowledge to better manager pipelay
projects with insttallation contractors. At the end of the program, participants would
have achieved the following;

Learning Outcomes
1. Gain understanding of pipelay methods
2. Gain understanding of installation requirements during design
3. Gain awareness of installation constraints
4. Gain understanding of pipe construction operations offshore

Course will cover the following

PIpelay methods S-Lay and J-Lay
Pipeline installation considerations and constraints
Lay equipment selection, sizing and settings
Handling inline structures
Positioning and installation surveys
On vessel pipe welding and construction
Catenary management and touch down monitoring
Initiation, laydown and Route management
Crossings and burial

PETROLEUM ASSET DEVELOPMENT

This course summarizes a program to enable Graduate Engineers as well as non-
Engineering Graduates to understand and appreciate Oil & Gas Assets Development as
an integrated effort towards a unified solution. At the end of the program, participants
would have achieved the following:

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand basics and fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering
2. Data Acquisition, Processes, Methodology and uses.
3. Understand basics of Seismology and Production Geology
4. Understand basics of Reservoir Engineering and Simulation
5. Understand basics of Production Technology
6. Understand basics of Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation

Course will cover the following

Module 1: Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Basics
Module 2: Petroleum Engineering Data Acquisition Basics
Module 3: Seismology/Production Geology Basics
Module 4: Reservoir Engineering Basics
Module 5: Production Technology Basics
Module 6: Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation Basics

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SAFE OPERATION OF INSTALLATION
This course summarizes a program to enable Engineers as well as non-Engineering
personnel to understand and appreciate safety of Production Facilities as an integrated
effort towards a unified solution. At the end of the program, participants would have
achieved the following:

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand basics and fundamentals of Production Facilities
2. Understand basics of Offshore Installations and Safety needs
3. Understand basics of Subsea Control Systems
4. Understand basics of Subsea Intervention
5. Overview of basics of Subsea Operations

Course will cover the following

Module 1: Introduction to Production Facilities
Module 2: Offshore Installation Basics
Module 3: Subsea Control Systems
Module 4: Subsea Intervention
Module 5: FDP ExerciseGroup Discussion
Proposed development program will be supported by mentoring sessions.

FLEXIBLE FLOWLINE DESIGN TRAINING

This course summarizes a program to enable Engineers as well as non-Engineering
personnel to understand and appreciate the dynamics of flexible flowline engineering
design. At the end of the program, participants would have achieved the following:

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand basics and fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering
2. Understand basics of Flowline Designs
3. Understand basics of Flow Assurance in Subsea Environments
4. Understand concepts of Active and Passive Design Considerations.
5. Overview of basics of Subsea Operations

Course will cover the following

Module 1: Basic Engineering for Flowline Design
Module 2: Material Selection for Flexible Flowline Design
Module 3: Flow Assurance Analysis (Including Olga, PIPESIM & PVTsim)
Module 4: Prevention of Hydrate Formation in Flexible Flowline
Module 5: NDT and QC for Flexible Flowline Manufacturing and Testing
Module 6: Subsea Flexible Flowline Design Exercise & Group Discussion

SUBSEA INTERVENTION AWARENESS COURSE

This course summarizes a program to enable Engineers personnel to understand and
appreciate various methods used to intervene on subsea assets during operations. At the
end of the program, participants would have achieved the following:

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand basics and fundamentals of Subsea Intervention technologies
2. Understand basics of Subsea Intervention Planning
3. Understand basics of Subsea intervention methods and safety considerations

Course will cover the following

Module 1: ROV Technology
Module 2: AUV Technology
Module 3: Remote Intervention Systems
Module 4: Diver Intervention

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Design, Transport and Installation of Subsea Structures
This course summarizes a program to enable Engineers gain an
awareness about transport and installation subsea structures. At the
end of the program, participants would have achieved the following:

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain awareness of subsea structures

2. Gain awareness of installation phases
3. Gain awareness of installation and rigging design considerations
4. Awareness of typical installation methods, requirements and
limitations

Course will cover the following

Types of subsea structures and application

Design considerations including foundation design
Lift rigging design
Deployment analysis
Load out and transport
Installation engineering - considerations and constraints
Installation equipment selection, sizing and settings
Installation operations lifting, overboarding, deployment and
landing

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Learning that tames the seas