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Introduction to Subsea Engineering for Electrical Engineers

Anthony K. Ho, P.E.


Course Outline

This 4-hour PDH course focuses on the electrical aspect of subsea engineering and provides students an overall understanding of various electrical components on topside facilities as well as subsea components designed to work in seawater.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will acquire the following specific knowledge and skills:

Intended Audience

This course is intended for electrical engineers who are interested in learning more about the subsea and deepwater engineering industry.

Benefit for Attendee

Attendee of this course will be able to gain a better understanding on the advance of subsea technology and the electrical aspect of subsea engineering. Attendee can learn the specialized equipment used in the development of subsea oil and gas fields, the general requirements of designing and operating topside and subsea equipment, and current safety and environmental standards.

Course Introduction

Subsea technology in offshore oil and gas production is a highly specialized field with particular demands on engineering and simulation. Most of the new oil fields are located in deep water at a water depth of 10,000 feet. Devices in these deepwater oil fields are exposed to extreme pressure and harsh temperatures. Even with these conditions, engineers must ensure both topside and subsea devices are reliable to safeguard the environment and make the production of oil and gas economically feasible. This course introduces the electrical components developed and used by the offshore petroleum industry to safely and effectively produce oil and gas.

Course Content

The course content is contained in the following PDF file:

Introduction to Subsea Engineering for Electrical Engineers

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Course Summary

Many aspects of electrical components used for subsea applications are covered in this course. Devices located on topside facilities that are discussed in this course include: master control station, topside umbilical termination assembly, electrical power unit, subsea power and communication unit, and topside uninterruptible power supply. Subsea devices that are discussed in this course include: subsea control module, electric submersible pump, subsea electrical connectors, electrical flying leads, subsea distribution unit, subsea power grid, and subsea uninterruptible power supply.

An all-electric subsea control system is discussed as an alternative to existing electro-hydraulic systems.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

Subsea Engineering: A Systems Approach
An Introduction to the Offshore Industry  
Assessment of Subsea Production & Well Systems

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

Take a Quiz

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.