Course Name:
"Fundamentals of Dynamic Positioning"
Course Overview:
For deepwater applications and offloading operations, Dynamic Positioning (DP) has become the most preferred method for station keeping. Design and use of DP systems requires a detailed insight in a broad range of topics: from system design and vessel hydrodynamics to thruster systems and control methodology. The interaction between these aspects makes DP a very complex and interesting topic. This course provides insight based on the expertise of the world leading experts in this field from the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) and SBM GustoMSC. Each student will receive 6.5 PDH's.
Course Attendees:
Everybody who is interested in the hydrodynamic, design and control principles that are fundamental to the understanding of Dynamic Positioning of units.
Course Topics:
1. DP system design
2. Wind, wave and current loads
3. Thruster allocation
4. Thruster interaction
5. Kalman filtering
6. Control methodology
7. Relative DP for offloading operations
8. Tools and testing
Course Agenda
Cancellation / Refunds:
Cancellations made through May 1, 2011 will receive a refund, less the non-refundable registration fee of $200. Refunds are not available after May 1, 2011. Substitutions for individuals enrolled may be made at any time.
ASME-IPTI reserves the right to cancel a course if enrollment is insufficient to ensure maximum effectiveness. This decision is made approximately two weeks before the course begins. If this occurs, enrollees will receive a full refund or be given the opportunity to transfer to another course date. Keep our cancellation policy in mind when making airline reservations, as ASME-IPTI cannot be responsible for fees charged for canceling or changing your airline ticket. Students are responsible for handling all travel arrangements and the costs associated with their travel.
For Course and Registration questions please contact Melanie Diaz, diazm@asme.org or 281-493-3491.
