CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT · 4 CIAM ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Professor Jayantha P. Liyanage Chair of CIAM The 3 National level Assessments done recently related to; Innovation

CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2014

2 CIAM ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Executive summary 3

Message from Chair of CIAM 4

Message from Chairman of the Board 5

Administration and Board 6

Partners and Allies 8

Knowledge Hubs 22

Education 32

Affiliated Experts 34

Experienced Based Masters Degree (MTOM) 40

Master of Science in Offshore Technology 42

R&D and Dissemination 44

Associated Researchers 46

PhD Projects 48

Master Theses in 2014 62

National and International Research Projects in 2014 78

Conference Publications in 2014 80

Journal Publications in 2014 85

Associated PhD Students 47

Industrial Advisory Group 7

Highlights & Achievements in 2014 12

Vision+2014 Conference 18

Other Represenations in 2014 88

PhD Projects in 2014 58

Table of Contents

BEING SMARTER TOGETHER 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We are proud of the past year. It was another year of valuable achievements. Also, it

was an year marked by Great joint efforts, Improved collaboration, and Increasing

activity level. We further strengthened Knowledge HUBs, Developed our branded

conference Vision+ 2014: Asset engineering and management, and delivered the

new Experience‐based Masters program on Technology & Operations management.

Throughout the year we ensured a good balance of Partner development, Education,

and Research.

In very brief terms, the success of the ’Team effort’ that we share in this Annual re‐

port includes:

20 industrial partners

Kick‐off for 3 new Knowledge Hubs

7 Knowledge Hubs up and running

12 collaborative projects (national and international) in the core R&D team

19 Ph.D. projects within the core R&D team

81 Journal and conference publications

19 Students graduated and 20 new Students in our M.Sc. program

50 M.Sc. Projects related to the core areas

Approx. 25 participants in the Experience Based Master’s courses

The Board of CIAM has been a strong hand behind the success together with the

Administrative support form the University. At the same time, the continuing part‐

nership with all our industrial partners has been encouraging. We also have the

pleasure to actively work with our Regional Advisory Group during the course of

the year. It was great to observe the growing benefits of ’Being Smarter Together’.


Professor Jayantha P. Liyanage Chair of CIAM

The 3 National level Assessments done recently related

to; Innovation in the Public sector (by Tekna), Productivi-

ty, and Competence requirements in Employment market

(‘Behovsundersøkelse’ by NITO), have highlighted a

number of interesting issues critical for both public and

private sectors in Norway. On one hand they have paid

immediate attention on the forces that drive Productivity

and Innovation on the right direction, and on the other

have pointed to the type of Talent that can keep things on

the right track.

To a large extent, our common future has become more

and more dependent on right skill sets / competence /

core knowledge within the public and private sector or‐

ganizations. The effect of Right Skill sets / Comepetence

enables our transformation, from wastage to efficiency,

from nonsence to common sence, from risk to value, from

command‐and‐control based to self‐managed productivi‐

ty, and from being narrow‐minded to be of more broad‐

minded professionals.

Our future needs ‘Out of the Box’ thinking. We need or‐

ganizations that cultivate ‘Effective learning and Cross‐

discipline knowledge management’ practices. Survival

and competitivity of organizations are dependent on the

employees who have ’Next best ideas’. But how do we

develop a conducive environment to create such Oppor‐

tunities ?

This is where Public‐Private Partnership is a Critical suc‐

cess factor; in fact THE important role that CIAM has

undertaken. Over the years of hard work, we have crea‐

ted a strong University‐Industry Collaborative Cluster...

A Cluster dedicated to Industrial development, Educa‐

tion, and Research...A Cluster dedicated to create value

through Collaboration...A Cluster dedicated to make a

difference for a sustainable future...A Cluster with Op‐

portunities.

It is with great pleasure that I share with you our success

in 2014.

I am thankful to all our Partners and to those who have

been active in CIAM Cluster throughout 2014. We have

managed some great achievements in the past year, with

your commitments.

Thank you all !!!

Cluster with Opportunities !

Yours sincerely,

Professor Jayantha P. Liyanage

University of Stavanger, Norway


Egil Brastad Hansen Chairman of the Board

CIAM made a successful year in 2014 working through

several milestones that will strengthen us and our ability

to reach our goals.

In 2014, CIAM was supported by 20 Partners. It has been

an year of great effort by Board representatives and

CIAM administration. During the past year there were 3

important Deliveries or Results that we can be proud

of; our Vision+2014: Asset Engineering and Management

conference, Knowledge HUBs, and the Experience‐based

Master degree on Technology and Operations Manage‐

ment.

The Vision+2014 conference was a success as a first time

event with a great feedback. It will be arranged again in

2015 were I hope our Partners will participate even

stronger by sending their delegates to get more knowled‐

ge, more inspiration, and new ideas that they can share

when they return back to their own work places. The

theme for Vision+ 2015 will be “Challenging Margins in a

High Cost Country: How to Work Smarter to stay

Profitable?”, and should be a hot topic of great interest to

all in industry, educational establishments, and the

research community.

Our knowledge HUBs are at the core of our activities

and our foundation for existence. These 8 HUBs will

most likely be transformed into 4‐5 key HUBs based

on the response level from our Partners. I urge all

Partners to encourage colleagues or employees to

participate in the HUBs of their interests. This will be

critical in order to concentrate our limited resources and

at the same time make these HUBs highly successful.

The main interest of the Board is to generate joint

projects based on these HUBs creating a productive

environment for all partners. This will push CIAM

forward, towards our goal of growth and expan‐sion in

the Region.

The Experience‐based Master degree MTOM we establis‐

hed became attractive immediately after introducing in

August 2014. Employees of our Partners can enjoy a

special offer when registering for courses. This degree

has a special subject combination based on the market

need. I encourage all partners to use this opportunity to

build the skill‐sets needed for today and tomorrow. At

the same time, I hope that this program will further be

developed as suitable for all technical employees for

good career opportunities.

Finally, my vision is to see a CIAM with more than 30

Partners from a wide variety of industries, multiple edu‐

cational establishments, and promising research commu‐

nities, working jointly together for a common and

prosperous future based on knowledge sharing and con‐

tinuous improvement.

Good luck to all our Partners, and remember to send

your delegates to CIAM HUBS…. The Place where it all

HAPPENS.

Continued Growth

Best regards,

Egil Brastad Hansen

Technical Director, Kverneland Group


ADMINISTRATION AND THE BOARD

Board Members 2014

Chair

Chair of the Board

Egil Brastad Hansen

Kverneland Group

Dep. Chair of the Board

Jan Ketil Moberg

Petroleum Safety Auth.

Rune Jåsund

ConocoPhillips

Lars Engvik

RC Consultants Thom Fosselie

DNV GL

Jan Frick

University of

Stavanger

Terje Frøiland

University of

Stavanger

Nils Martin

Rugsveen

Statoil

Prof. Jayantha Liyanage

Chair of CIAM

Vanessa Booc

Project Coordinator

Iren Lobekk

Accountant

Current Administrative staff

Kristian Bay Næss

BP

Ola Trætteberg

Gassco

Stacy Hatten

Project Coordinator


REGIONAL ADVISORY GROUP

Shasheema Hewapathirana

Project Coordinator

Troels Gyde Jakobsen

Univ. of Stavanger

Regional Advisory Group 2014

Harald Minge

Næringsforeningen

Jan Soppeland

Greater Stavanger

Lars Engvik

RC Consultants

Anne Cathrin Østebø

Prekubator TTO

Hein Andre Langåker

Society of Petroleum Engineers

Ole‐Erik Endrerud

Project Coordinator

Gunn‐Therese Ouff

Project Coordinator

Previous Administrative staff

Stine Frick

Project Assistant


PARTNERS AND ALLIES Industrial Partners

Regional Collaborative Allies


National Collaboration

International Collaboration


VISION 2020 CIAM’s ʹVision 2020ʹ concept provides a clear road‐map for industrial, re‐

search, and educational development in Rogaland. This is meant to foster

a culture of “Being smarter together” to help achieving a sustainable fu‐

ture through smart engineering, operational, and managerial solutions

for oil & gas, maritime, manufacturing, process, and public ‘assets’.

This growth plan is defined on the basis of our modern regional role to

establish a strong collaborative environment for continuous learning, in‐

novation, and smart solutions. Our dedication is to create an environment

for a strong partnership between industry, research, education and politi‐

cal institutions.


Fostering a culture of

“Being smarter together”


SOME HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2014 New Experienced Based Master degree

MTOM

Launching of the Experienced based Masters degree on

Technology and Operations Management (MTOM) was a

milestone and a major achievement for CIAM. It was a

proud outcome of a joint effort between Industrial part‐

ners of CIAM and the Academic environment of the Uni‐

versity. It provides a great opportunity towards

‘Combined Job and Education’ to industrial professionals

who want to develop their skillset and add to the know‐

ledge and competence that they already have.

The degree is ideal across various job categories, both in

private and public sectors, with a key focus on a smart

subject combination suitable to meet challenging condi‐

tions in the employment market.

‘’Today, a successful professional career mostly involves, qualifications, experience,

know-how, awareness, knowledge, etc.; the ‘intangible powers’, across different disciplines. In this context, ‘learning op-

portunities’ available through a multi-disciplinary program can make a big diffe-

rence in the modern demanding work place. ‘Lifelong learning’ is real and it will

continue to shape-up successes and failures in everything we do’’.

Prof. Jayantha P. Liyanage

Chair /CIAM


EU Project—Sustainable Value Creation in

Manufacturing Networks (SustainValue)

After 3‐years, the EU financed project SustainValue was

successfully completed in March, 2014.

In SustainValue, CIAM worked hand in hand with its

international project partners to develop: Governance

and business models for integration of complex produc‐

tion systems, Competitive and customer oriented life cy‐

cle decisions on products and services, Development of

performance standards for complex business processes in

integrated production and service networks, etc.

CIAMʹs work was a cornerstone for the success of the

project, creating a coherent whole out of the many contri‐

butions from the projectʹs participants.

Other project participants include University of Cambrid‐

ge (UK), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

(Finland), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Institute for In‐

dustrial Management at RWTH Aachen University

(Germany), DIN ‐ The German Institute for Standardiza‐

tion (Germany), FIDIA S.p.A. (Italy), Riversimple LLP

(UK), CLAAS KGaA mbH (Germany), and Elcon Solu‐

tions Oy (Finland).

‘’An inspiring project with great European partnerships’’


3 New CIAM Knowledge HUBs

3 new HUBs were organized and kicked‐off in the begin‐

ning of 2014; Subsea and Marine HUB, Project Engineer‐

ing & Management HUB, and Technology & Innovation

HUB.

Competence Development Agreement with

Norsk Industri

The Continuing education Department (EVU) of UiS en‐

tered into a new agreement with Norsk Industi to active‐

ly promote the our new Experience‐based Master degree

MTOM across its members.

This is a successful outcome of a meeting held between

Kjetil Tvedt (Norsk Industri), Prof. Jayantha P. Liyanage

(UiS CIAM), Elisabeth Faret (UiS EVU), and Frode Leid‐

land (UiS EVU).

New Partnerships in 2014

We are proud to announce that OffshoreVäst is now an

international ally of CIAM as of October 2014. As an in‐

ternational partner,

OffshoreVäst and CIAM

will work hand in hand

on research develop‐

ment of offshore activities. A collaboration between the

two entities will allow members from both groups to be‐

nefit from each other’s knowledge, ideas, and industrial

practices. OffshoreVäst is a consortium of 67 members

based in Sweden, including companies, universities and

institutes working together for innovation and business

development in the Swedish offshore industry sector.

The New Social Contract (NSC) Project

Professor Preben Lindøe is working on a project called

«Developing a Durable Framework for Enabling Safe and

Sustained Conduct of Hazardous Energy Activities» and

is funded by the French research institution La Fondation

Pour Une Culture De Securite Industrielle (FonCSI).

«The project addresses the issues and conflicts that arise when a company’s existing or intended activity causes con-cerns in its host community about risks, impacts and their consequences for public health, safety and the local environ-ment (HSE). Many of the concerns can best be addressed and conflicts avoided when the risk governance system fos-ters company engagement with the community in a collabora-tive effort to address the risks and impacts. We call this con-cept the “new social contract” (NSC)

‐Professor Preben Lindøe

New Educational contract with COSL, China

COSL, China entered into a Competence development

contract with the Continuing education Dept., of UiS.

Subsequently 10 employees of COSL will follow a Master

degree in Industrial asset management at UiS. This is a

great achievement after a series of meetings between

COSL, Prof. Jayantha Liyanage (CIAM UiS), Elisabeth

Faret (UiS EVU), and Frode Leidland (UiS EVU).


Sparebank Innovation Award to Prof. Gudme‐

stad

Professor Gudmestad has contributed greatly to promote

Stavanger and helped much on the educational and rese‐

arch at Ullandhaug, both nationally and internationally.

He is also an active speaker, a mentor, and an inspiration

to his students.

He recieved the Innovation Award 2013 from Sparebank

1 SR‐Bank. The Director, Pål Martin Eidsaa presented the

award to Prof. Gudmestad.

The Award recognizes research‐based innovation and

commercialization or research results.

Ambassador Award by Regional Stavanger

For 5 successful years, the ”Region Stavanger Convention

Bureau” gather representatives who ”Think Big” from

the region’s research & scientific institutions who bring

their international networks to Stavanger.

Professor Jayantha P. Liyanage, on behalf of CIAM, ac‐

cepted a Award as an Ambassador for Stavanger 2014 on

Thursday the 12th of June at an event held in the UiS Mu‐

seum of Archeology.

Also accepting the Ambassador award for 2014 were re‐

presentatives from Norwegian School of Mission and

Theology, Altibox/Lyse and The Norwegian Oil and Gas

Association.

New Book: Risk Governance of Offshore Oil

and Gas Operations

Professor Preben H. Lindøe launched his new book on

the 7th of April at the University of Stavanger.

Preben Hempel Lindøe, Michael Baram and Ortwin Renn

are the editors of the book, titled ʺRisk Governance of

Offshore Oil and Gas Operationsʺ, published by Cam‐

bridge University Press.

The book contains, amongst other, comparison of safety

regulations and oil regulations in different countries and

cultures.


Asset management Master students in a Global conference (WCEAM)

CIAM was an active collaborative partner of the 9th

World Congress on Engineering Asset Management

(WCEAM 2014), held in Pretoria, South Africa, on Octo‐

ber 28th‐30th.

It is the Annual conference of the International Society of

Engineering Asset Management (ISEAM), dedicated to

promote Engineering Asset Management as a main

steam discipline. Industry leaders and renowned acade‐

mics from all over the world gather every year to discuss

the latest developments in industry, public sector, and

academic research.

Professor Liyanage, Chair CIAM, delivered a special Pro‐

fessional workshop on ‘Strategic Management for Oil

and Gas Assets’ on invitation by the principal organizers

of the Conference.

It also was a great experience for 4 Graduate students of

the Industrial asset management program. They enjoyed

an opportunity to present their papers based on their

Masters projects done in collaboration with Industry.

David Rabinad on ‘Cost of Quality in EPC projects

in Oil & Gas industry: A case analysis and lessons

learned’ based on his project with GE Oil & Gas

Agus Darmawan on ‘Subsea Asset Maintenance on

the NCS: On the trends, future innovation, and

fitness of Life of Field’, based on his project with

Subsea-7

Anette Seldal on the ‘Assurance of Environmental

quality in a new offshore production platform: A

case study from the North Sea and lastly’, based

on her project with GDF SUEZ

Kristin Vedøy on the ‘Critical Technical and Orga‐

nizational interface of Project execution process’,

based on her project with Oceaneering AS

“We encourage students to participate in Scientific conferences.”

-Per Skjerpe Head, Dept. of Mechanical & Structural

engineering, and Materials science


Agus Darmawan David R. Alcober

The conference was a meeting point of not only Academia, but also Professionals and Government agencies related with Engineering asset management, for Valuable networ-king across countries and continents.

It was a comprehensive conference as Engineering asset management was discussed from various perspectives, disciplines and applications. A proof that Collaboration among various parties is essential to enable engineering as-set management to function well.

My paper presented at the conference studies the future subsea asset maintenance on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and evaluates the fitness of Life of Field (LoF). The future subsea asset maintenance on the NCS is studied by analysing 15 subsea asset installation projects awarded on the NCS in the last ten years. Meanwhile, LoF refers to services offered by subsea contractors to oil and gas (O&G) companies once a field has started its pro-duction.The fitness of LoF can be used by O&G compa-nies and subsea contractors to better enable subsea asset maintenance to perform its role effectively in O&G field development.

I participated with a paper called “Cost of Quality in EPC projects in Oil & Gas industry”. This paper was based on the study and analysis of a Business Case, showing how to face Cost of Quality, when it has to be captured within Tollgates System, as the main actor of the Lessons Learned for Oil & Gas industry. For writing this paper, a practical situation was analyzed in a real working environment that in-volved an implementation process of Cost of Quality , with the objective of defining a Continuous Improve-ment model based on the two techniques.

People were fantastic in terms of knowledge, experi-ence, and proximity to afford all the related topics we treated. All the topics were treated with an interesting mix between academic and social perspective, which gave to the event a especial social interest. The frame-work of the conference, South Africa and its internal development strategies, help me to understand better how the country is trying to raise his hand in the inter-national environment. In my opinion these events have to be promoted in order to join in the same table two worlds that sometimes are too separate, investigation and research (academic) and operational and practical (society).


Day 1 (April 1st)

Session 1 ‐ Sustainable Management of Infra‐

structure Assets

Aging Infrastructure in Sendai ‐ Dr. Tetsuya

Mizutani, Asset Manager, Sendai City Municipal

Government

Aging Water and Sewage Infrastructure in Bergen ‐

Magnar Sekse, Technical Director, Water and Sewa‐

ge Department, Bergen Municiplan Government,

Norway

Business Case Justification for Spending the Rigth

Amount at the Right Time on Aging Assets ‐ John

Woodhouse, Chairman & CEO, The Woodhouse

Partnership Ltd.

Management of Reinvestment Needs Related to the

Main Electricity Transmission System—Bente Bak‐

ka, Vice President of Planning and Projects, Grid

Operations and Market, Statnett

Session 2—Competitiveness in a High‐Cost

Country

International Competition in a High‐Cost Country ‐

Professor Ragnar Tveterås, University of Stavanger,

Norway

Outsourcing and Split Location Management ‐

What Are the Real Benefits ‐ Faisal Dahman, Coun‐

try Manager Norway, Baker Hughes PPS, Norway

How to Survive in Competitive Industries—Lean

Production System Applied—Are Jaastad, Manage‐

ment Consultant, Jaastad Consult, Norway

Can We Catch the «Time‐Thieves»? ‐ Jørn Lind‐

land, Manager O&M, Statoil, Norway

CIAM’s 1st Annual conference, April 1‐2, 2014 at

UiS. The 2‐day Conference promoted state‐of‐the‐art

practice and R&D, within the Theme:

‘’Sustainable Asset Management

for the Next Decade’’

The conference started off with a warm Welcome

speech by Prof. Liyanage, Chair of CIAM, followed

by Opening speeches by Egil Brastad Hansen,

Chairman of the Board of CIAM, and Prof. Marit

Boyesen, Rector of UiS.

Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors


Day 2 (April 2nd)

Session 3 ‐ Launching of the ISO 55000‐series

and workshop

Launching of NS‐Iso 550000‐series by Standard

Norway

Workshop ‐ «Setting a Good Standard of Asset

Management»

Session 4—Advanced Technology

Graphene: What It Is And Possibilities ‐ Dr. Antti‐

Pekka Jauho, Professor of Theoretical Nanotech‐

nology, Technical University of Denmark, Den‐

mark

Prediction of Asset Degradation ‐ Bob Campbell,

Asset Integrity Manager Aberdeen, Aker Solu‐

tions, UK

Gaining Incremental Production with Surface Jet

Pump (SJP) Technology ‐ Dr. Najam Beg, Techno‐

logy Director, Caltec Ltd(Petrofac), UK

Design and Optimization of Maintenance Proces‐

ses for an Oil & Gas Plant Through a RAM Analy‐

sis ‐ S. Di Battista and E. Dovere , Eni Exploration

and Production & P. Bernardi and S. Cavalieri,

University of Bergamo

Quality and Maintenance Frameworks for Pro‐

duct‐Mix and Changeover Manufacturing Flexibi‐

lities ‐ R.S. Wadhwa, Høgskolen i Gjøvik

Panel Debate

Debate Panel: Erling Kvadsheim, Director, Næringspolitikk,

Norsk Olje og Gas, Cecilie Bjelland, Group Leader, Stavanger

Arbeidsparti., Harald Minge, Adm. Director, Næringsfore-

ningen, Elisabeth Faret, Director, UiS Pluss, University of

Stavanger, challenged by Bjørn Sæbø, Editor in Chif, Roga-

lands Avis.

Conference Dinner at Stavanger Concert House

Reception in the Stavanger Concert Hall ‐ Professor

Liyanage, UiS & Chairman of CIAM wlecoming the

guests.

Vision+ 2014 was a highly motivated symposium on Asset management. I firmly believe

that participating at this symposium not only has a great advantage for professional’s

continued education, but also contributes the progress of Asset management as a whole”

‐ Dr. Tetsuya Mizutani, Sendal Waterwaste Utility, Japan


Coming Soon: VISION+ 2015

Asset Engineering and Management

‘’Challenging Margins in a High Cost Country: How to Work Smarter to stay

Profitable? ‘’

April 28th, 2015

University of Stavanger

Main Topics Technical efficiency Improvements DO's and DONT's Under Difficult Conditions Industrial Big Data Analytics Competing Without Managers Risks and Uncertainties of Modern Solutions Working Capital Management Efficiency and Cost Control Operational excellence Standardization


Stay in-touch with Vision+2015 at

www.vision-aeam.com


CIAM "Knowledge Hubs" are aimed at effec vely combining Research excellence

and Industrial exper se to promote innova on and next genera on solu ons to-

wards Engineering assets in private and public sectors.

Par cipants with Academic high value and Professional experiences together

with fresh and commi ed young professionals, explore common interdiscipli-

nary themes as well as special needs.

In CIAM we value the interac ons of our experts and partners. Therefore we fo-

cus on the crea on and op miza on of Knowledge pla orms that will create the

best atmosphere for collabora on and innova on in our quest for con nuous

value crea on. The pla orm provides the right interface between prac oners,

researchers, and students.

There are 8 hubs established by 2014. It is truly Cross‐disciplinary.


KNOWLEDGE HUBs


Safety & Risk Governance HUB

Despite the adaption of zero philosophy, the

industry still encounters significant challenges

in health & safety performance. This hub was

organized to enable those who have passion,

interests, and responsibilities in health and sa‐

fety issues to join hands in exploring oppor‐

tunities to make a difference in dealing with

major accidents and unwanted events related

risks in industrial environments.

HUB‐CV

Date: October 2014

Theme: ’Norwegian Risk Regula on Regime Op-

portuni es and Challenges’

Date: October 2013

Theme: ’Psychology of Risk and Risk Communica-

on’

Date: January 2013

Theme: ’Terminology, language and techniques

for risk Communica on’

Date: August 2012

Theme: Kick off mee ng.


Human Capital & Organiza onal Development HUB

HUB‐CV

Date: January 2013

Theme: ‘Cultural Diversity and cross-cultural

Understanding’

Date: September 2013

Theme: ’Managing cultural diversity:

Harnessing our differences.’

Date: August 2012


In the modern knowledge economy the hu‐

man capital of industrial organizations play

defining roles for successes and failures.

The human capital knowledge hub engages

in those various challenging aspects that

make a difference in industrial organiza‐

tions in terms of competitiveness and

sustainability of business processes.


Data Management & Informa on Systems HUB

Developments within data management and

information systems represent one of the most

influential effects in industrial environments

during the last few years. This hub was created

to enable those who have passion, interest and

responsibilities in data and IT sector to join

hands in exploring opportunities to make a

difference in dealing with smart data in indus‐

HUB-CV

Date: November 2014

Theme: ’Global Collabora ve Product Lifecycle

Data Management Solu on’

Date: February 2013

Themes: ’Large scale data organiza on and Visu-

aliza on’, “Handling big-data with me series

character”, “Data-mining and seman c search in

big-data” “Privacy and Security issues in big-data

analy cs”

Date: August 2012



HUB‐CV


Theme: ’Maintenance Business Experience

(MBE): Sell maintenance to non-maintenance

people.’


Theme: ’Value Driven Maintenance (VDM): A

path to enhance shareholder value’

Date: January 2013

Themes: ’Work process simplifica on and Op -

miza on’, ‘’Simplifica on of Complex work

process”

Date: Aug 2012


Opera ons & Maintenance HUB

Operations and maintenance optimization

efforts both in the offshore and land‐based

industries has increased significantly over the

years. Major focus has been on use of techno‐

logical means and operational improvements

seeking production, safety, and environmen‐

tal benefits. This hub provides a collaborative

support platform among the experts in the

region for learning, innovation, and profes‐

sional development.


Subsea & Marine HUB

With an increased focus on satellite and sub‐

sea development, the needs to ensure safe

installation and operation of these systems

increase. The number of challenges related to

marine and subsea development is thus

huge. Adding that these challenges increase

in number and difficulties when working in

cold climate puts the needs for thorough

work on the subject in perspective. This hub

aims to bring together experts from the in‐

dustry, regulators and academe in order to

find solutions to these challenges.

HUB‐CV

Date: November 2014

Theme: ’Subsea Factory’

Date: January 2014

Theme: Kick off mee ng


Project Engineering & Management HUB

HUB‐CV

More ac vi es are planned in 2015

Date: January 2014


Diverse challenges and opportunities in the

modern business environment continuously

generate dedicated projects targeting various

improvements. As the projects engage mul‐

tiple partners with different roles, tasks, and

capabilities, an innovative project engineer‐

ing and management process can make a sig‐

nificant business difference both in short and

long terms.


Technology & Innova ons HUB

Technological advances have been creating

solid bases for the development and applica‐

tion of innovative industrial solutions. The

advancements in these disciplines are very

critical to the modern assets, systems, and

equipment for safe, cost‐effective, and envi‐

ronmentally friendly operations. Real indus‐

trial challenges have already provided many

interesting avenues to explore new applica‐

tions and solutions through collaborative

efforts.

HUB-CV

Date: December 2014

Themes: ’Technological Challenges Looking for

Innova ve Solu ons’’, “Remote condi on and per-

formance monitoring tools.”, “A Shipowner’s

perspec ve on condi on monitoring.”

Date: January 2014




Stavanger region is an undisputed dynamic industrial region of

Norway. University of Stavanger has established a strong research

and educa onal base through the years that has a racted stu-

dents, not only from Norway, but from various parts of the world.

The Industrial Asset Management group of UiS offers 3 exci ng

Educa onal opportuni es for prospec ve students, both in priva-

te and public sectors.

Experience-based Master in Technology and opera ons ma-

nagement

2-year Master in Offshore Technology-Industrial asset mana-

gement

PhD specializing in Industrial asset management


EDUCATION Towards a World of opportunities and an Exciting career path.


TOP EDUCATORS

Industrial Asset Management

Covers core principles, methods, and

practices related to the engineering,

operations, and management of com‐

plex engineering systems and facili‐

ties. It incorporates multidisciplinary

components inclusive of asset mana‐

gement concepts and principles that

provide a safe and a productive foun‐

dation to manage modern engineering

assets both in public and private sec‐

tors.



Faculty of Science and Technology

John Woodhouse

TWPL

CEO & Chairman TWPL

Sture Angelsen

Den Norske Veritas Energy

Business Development Leader Director

Ole Jørgen Melleby

Petroleum Safety Authority

Sec on manager, HSE

Well-qualified academics + Top industrial experts = Skill-sets for the New generation


Human – Technology -Organization / Human factors

Includes issues, theories, principles

and practices related to Human‐

Technology‐Organization (HTO)

interaction and Human factor (HF)

aspects in complex engineering sys‐

tems and environments. Through a

blend of theory lessons and exercises

it provides a greater understanding

of HTO and HF challenges and

higher qualifications to consider

different forms of measures in HF /

MTO practice. Risk and Complex

systems perspective will be the core

of the course, which also includes

models, methodologies, and stan‐

dards at both the macro level and

micro level in modern systems.




Jan Heimdal

Psychologist(specialist)/Sec on Head

Norwegian Defence University College

Gyrd Skraaning Jr.

Principal Scien st, PhD

Ins tute for Energy Technology

Elisabeth Lootz

Principal Engineer

Petroleum Safety Authority

Øyvind Lauridsen

Principal Engineer, Ph.D. Org Sa-

fety, Petroleum Safety Authority

Professor Preben Lindøe


Faculty of Social sciences

Arne Jarl Ringstad

Statoil

Leader Safety and Sustainability

Eirik Bjerkebæk

Corporate Head/ Health & Work env.

Statoil


Industrial Decisions and

Performance Management

Covers the underlying principles, theories, and

practices related to industrial decisions and

performance management in complex indus‐

trial systems. It focuses on the characteristics of

decisions in modern industrial environments,

decision analysis techniques, principles of

Beyond budgeting, managing uncertainities,

risk‐enabled performance, and how complex

decision settings influence different types of

scenarios and visa‐versa.

Ole‐Erik Vestøl Endrerud


Det teknisk– naturvitenskapelige fakultet

Mar n Vatne

EY Advisory

Partner at EY

Professor Reidar B. Bratvold






Bjarte Bogsnes

Statoil—Vice President

Performance Management

Development


Technology Based Sevices and Innovation

Industrial technology and knowledge based

services covers a wide range of topics such as

after sales services and product support, service

delivery strategies, service delivery per‐

formance management system, planning and

management etc. For this course, selected topics

related to operations and maintenance will be

studied. Furthermore, innovation and pa‐

tenting processes will be discussed as well as

the path from idea through entrepreneurship

and a successful business.

Associate Professor Knut Erik Bang



Professor Tore Markeset



Engineering Economics

Includes profitability analy‐

sis of investment projects,

cost of capital, processes for

managing uncertainty in

projects, cash flows and

liquidity requirements. Associate Professor Knut Erik Bang



Assoc. Professor Roy Endre Dahl




Risk Governance and Communications

Addresses a number of challenges within Risk Governance and Communication in

the interface between companiesʹ own control of its operations with ʺself‐

regulationʺ and compliance with regulatory regimes and external control.

Professor Preben Lindøe



Jacob Kringen

Associate Professor UiS

Senior Advisor, Directorate for Civil Protec on

Grethe Skundberg

Apply TB AS

Head of Communica ons

Professor Jan Frick



Operations Management

This is divided into a number of areas, inclusive

of; rapid introduction to ‐ and an overview of

basis issues in Operations management,

.Theory of Constraints, Lean Management,

Supply Chain/ Value Chain, and Modeling tools

for workflows. A good part also includes real

Case analysis.


Arctic Operations and Projects

Covers development of understanding of cen‐

tral aspects related to arctic technology and

management of arctic projects.

Puts main emphasis on understanding the

physical conditions of the Arctic, operations

under cold climate conditions and specifics of

project management under adverse and chal‐

lenging conditions.

Maintenance Engineering and Management

Develop understanding of central aspects, principles, methods

and tools related to the management of maintenance in advan‐

ced, complex and integrated machines, equipment, products,

systems, and application of knowledge in practical industrial

settings. This includes, central factors and methods used to opti‐

mize activities in whole asset life cycle with respect to costs,

profits, and acceptable risk level for health, safety and environ‐

ment (HSE), as well as investments. Common operation and

maintenance standards, maintenance engineering tools

and techniques, predictive maintenance management and the

principles and methods used in condition monitoring of rota‐

ting machinery, piping, pressure vessels and load bearing struc‐

tures, are also included.

Professor Tore Markeset



Professor Ove Tobias Gudmestad




Experience‐Based Master degree in Technology and Op‐

erations Management (MTOM) provides a platform for

effective combination of work, experience, and continu‐

ing education to advance your knowledge and opportu‐

nities.

The program effectively combines technical and manage‐

rial disciplines that are important and relevant for chal‐

lenging professional’s careers in both the public and

private sectors.

This is an ideal opportunity for those who seek formal

qualifications within a cross‐disciplinary program, dedi‐

cated towards engineering systems, technology and oper‐

ational optimization, development and deployment prac‐

tices, and management processes.

The program, developed by CIAM , is one of the few pro‐

grams in Norway that offers a technical and management

combination associated with engineering systems and

facilities.

Program structure

The program is highly relevant for both the private and

the public sector. It is aimed at all businesses and pub‐

lic institutions with activities related to engineering sys‐

tems, industrial production, process, or design, opera‐

tions, maintenance, risk management, cost engineering,

services, and performance optimization of such sys‐

tems.

The program consists of courses that together will help

provide learning outcomes from different perspectives

that are relevant to a modern day engineer with profes‐

sional development ambitions.

All the lectures are in English language to give the pro‐

gram an international standard. The courses in the pro‐

gram are based on a series of focus meetings as a means

to provide those who are in full‐time job the opportunity

for continuing education.

Experience Based Master’s Degree (MTOM)


Subjects ECTS Period of

Availbility

Introduc on to Industrial Asset

Management

5 Fall

Engineering Economics 10 Spring

Maintenance Engineering &

Management

10 Fall

Risk Governance & Communca on 5 Spring

Industrial Decisions & Performance

Management

10 Spring

Subject ECTS Period of

Availablity

Master Thesis 30 Spring/

Fall

Subject ECTS Period of

Availablity

Opera ons Management 10 Fall

Human-Technology-Organiza on

Human Factors

10 Fall

Technology Based Services and

Innova on

10 Spring

“The UiS Master Degree program

has given me exactly what I needed:

A very conducive environment of

super motivated professionals and

colleagues set in a close encounter

with leading edge academics and

research environments. Simply su-

perb!“

”This Experience Based Master’s

Degree provides qualifications and

the mindset to support continuous

improvement and development.”

‐ Peter Rex Drescher, Senior Telecom Engi‐

neer, Eldor AS

‐Tore Lillebø, Operations Manager, BP

Course Content

The program consists of 90 Study points (90 ECTS) in

total. It divided into; Obligatory (40 ECTS), Elective

(20ECTS), and Master thesis (30 ECTS) components.

While the Obligatory courses provide the core of the pro‐

gram, candidates are free to choose 2 out of the 3 availab‐

le Elective courses.

Obligatory Subjects

Elec ve Subjects

Master Thesis

http://www.uis.no/MTOM


There is a great success in the 2‐year Master program in

Offshore Technology with specialization in Industrial

Asset Management.

In this program Students acquire core knowledge related

to engineering and management of advanced and com‐

plex Engineering assets both in offshore and land‐based.

The program provides a core subject combination often

sought by the employment market for various challeng‐

ing careers in public and private sectors.

With a Master of Science degree in Offshore Technology

a world of opportunities opens up and an exciting career

path lies ahead.

Status of Students in 2014

19 M.Sc. theses within Industrial Asset Man-agement,.

27 M.Sc. theses in Marine & Subsea Technol-ogy

20 new students admitted for Industrial Asset Management

25 new students admitted for Marine & Subsea Technology

Master degree - Offshore technology


In 2014, the Continuing education Dept., of UiS signed

a specific Educational contract with Chinese Oilfield

Services Limited (COSL).

10 well‐experienced employees of COSL now go

through the Masters program at UiS. The project in 2014

‐2015 is lead by Professor Jayantha P. Liyanage, Chair of

CIAM, and administrated by Frode Leidland (UiS EVU).

COSL Drilling, China

“I believe the Master’s degree offered at UiS is a very good opportunity for us to broaden our horizon. The knowledge we gain from the program will enrich our work experience” - Xuecheng Zhang, Rig Manager,

COSL China

Industrial asset management

Employees from COSL, China

has been participating in Edu‐

cational programs in the Fac‐

ulty of Science and Technolo‐

gy of UiS since 2011. It shows

that our MSc programs have

been very attractive and suc‐

cessful.


INNOVATIVE R&D AND DISSEMINATION

Research & development is

also a core Focus of CIAM.

CIAM is surrounded and

supported by some of the

most ac ve Researchers at

the University and Globally.

Our highly produc ve R&D Team ini ates and works on numerous rese‐

arch projects. They are ac ve communicators where several research ar‐

cles are presented at conferences and published in interna onal jour‐

nals every year.

Any contribu on the Centre makes to the academic community and its in-

dustrial partners comes from the hard work by our associated R&D ex-

perts and PhD students through their innova ve and engaging projects

with allies and study groups— both na onally and interna onally.

In 2014 CIAM associated researchers published 81 journal ar cles and 12

conference publica ons and 51 master theses.


Our greatest asset is intellectual resources. The centre is proud to have within its Team some of the leading and most dedicated rese-archers within their respective fields.


Prosor Preben H. Lindøe

Professor Arnfinn Nergaard

Professor Jan Frick

Professor Chunming Rong Professor Reidar B. Bratvold Professor Mohsen Assadi

Professor Ove Tobias Gudmestad Professor Tore Markeset

PRODUCTIVE R&D TEAM

Associate Professor

Knut Erik Bang

Professor Jayantha Liyanage

Det Teknisk– Naturvitenskapelige Fakultet

Det Samfunnsvitenskapelige Fakultet

Our Team is Bi-Faculty and Cross-departmental . Some of their Initiatives and Pioneering projects are highlighted here...


We promote Opportunities for Government, EU, and Company funded PhDs. Some of our Candidates emerged from Industrial PhD (‘Nærings PhD’) program

Ole‐Erik

Endrerud

Jakob Emanuel

Beer

Haftay Hailay

Abraha

Nii Nortey

C.B. Lokko

Airindy Felisita

Murshid M. Ali

Anita Moen

Philip Thomas

Mohamma

Mansouri

Aojie Hong

Dag Tomas Sagen

Johannesen

Thorvald

Gundersen

Jithin Jose Adekulne

Orimolade

Gunnar Lian Olga

Podrazka

Vlada

Streietskaya

Lene Jørgensen

Emad Mohamed

Kanokwan Kullawan

Professor

Ove Tobias

Gudmestad

Professor

Jayantha

Liyanage

Professor

Jan Frick

Professor

Tore

Markeset/

Professor Mohsen

Asadi

Professor

Preben H.

Lindøe

Professor

Reidar B.

Bratvold


PROFILE: Meet our PAST

I am employed at Apply Sørco AS and responsible for Asset Integrity discipline. In my current job role, I am working on asset integrity projects as well as exploring new future prospects. My pre-vious experience as a researcher at UiS/ConocoPhillips has helped me a lot while working for the Norwegian oil and gas industry giving me confidence and all necessary knowledge to lead the discipline as well as providing expert advice to my Organization. Apart from an attractive dedica-ted research-oriented doctoral program at UiS, I have learnt a lot from excellent supervision (Prof. J. P. Liyanage), professional network and colleagues by sharing valuable knowledge, new ideas and experiences. I still maintain strong ties with UiS/CIAM and professionals in this network. I must say that doctorate program at UiS is one of the best investments to my professional career.

My research work for the PhD focused on potential solutions in managing the technical integrity and optimization maintenance performance in an Integrated Operations (IO) scenario. The rese-arch work suggested application technologies, based on Artificial Intelligent methodology, to pro-vide a proactive decision support predicting critical failure events that may lead to serious safety and/or economic consequences. Research also highlighted challenges, barriers and risks for the use and implementation of such technologies. It was concluded that there is large potential to ma-naging the technical integrity through integrated methods combining multi-disciplinary data resour-ces and experts’ experiences. As a result, future decisions can made based on real-time data rather than relying on conventional practices and personnel experiences.

The project was sponsored by ConocoPhillips Norway AS. The research was conducted In both ConocoPhillips and UiS premises.

Dr. Jawad Raza


I am currently employed in Cono-coPhillips as a Defect Elimination Program Manager.

My PhD learned me to think stra-tegically and at present I actively use the strategic thinking concept in all job related matters.

My PhD project was entit-led,”Industrial Service Strategy: Development, Implementation and Execution’’. Professor Tore Markeset was my main advisor, and the Project was sponsored by RC Consultants, Aker Offshore Partner and CIAM.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

PROFILE: Meet our PAST


New Ph.D. Project Uncertainties in weather forecasts and impacts on marine operations

What is your project about?

The project is about improved installation and intervention

works in an environment faced with short and unreliable

weather window of operation, in addition to harsh environmental

conditions.

This is a research in cold climate technology, with empha‐

sis on developments in the Norwegian sector of the Barents

Sea.

Supervisor: Ove Tobias Gudmestad, Professor (UiS)

Co‐supervisor: Erlend Hovland, Dr. (Statoil), Helge

Skjæveland (AS Norske Shell), Birgitte R. Furevik (DNMI)

Period: September 2014 ‐ August 2017

What is your scientific background?

I have a strong academic background in science and engi‐

neering starting from my primary education to the mas‐

ter’s level. My educational journey in mechanical, marine

and subsea technology provided me with an excellent

foundation in quantitative and qualitative research skills,

through in depth research works covering design, anal‐

yses, and evaluation of onshore and offshore structures. In

addition, my work experience is enriched with both devel‐

opmental and research activities aimed at providing opti‐

mized solution and improved process.

My interest in cold climate technology started in 2013,

when I was taking the diploma course in Arctic Technolo‐

gy. The course covered the different aspects of Arctic field

developments, with emphasis on both feasible field devel‐

opmental concepts and safe marine operations.

My alma mater are:

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile‐Ife, Nigeria – BSc

Mechanical Engineering

University of Stavanger (UiS), Stavanger, Norway – MSc

Offshore Technology

Why have you selected this topic?

The cold climate energy mix has a key role to play in the

future global energy mix as a result of continual depletion

of resources in mature fields and increasing energy de‐

mands in developing economies, however, harnessing cold

climate energy mix is faced with many challenges.

I have selected this topic because of my interest in provid‐

ing optimized field development solution for the cold cli‐

mate regions. Moreover, to provide possible solutions to

some of the challenges faced by marine operations in this

area.

Adekunle Peter Orimolade



Featured Ph.D. Project Bayesian Framework for Real-Time Optimization of Well Placement


My project title is “Bayesian Framework for Real‐Time Op‐

timization of Well Placement”. In short, my project is about

making real‐time drilling decisions such that (oil & gas)

wells are placed in an optimal locations. To do that, we

propose applying a decision analytic approach by using

real‐time data gathered while drilling and drawing Bayesi‐

an inference to optimize decision making.

Supervisor: Professor Reidar Bratvold, UiS

Professor J. Eric Bickel UT

Co‐supervisors: Professor Kjell F. Fjelde, UiS

Period: September 2012– August 2016


B.Eng. Petroleum Engineering, Chulalongkorn University,

Thailand

M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering, Specialization in Drilling

Engineering, University of Stavanger, Norway

Work experiences as real‐time measurement while drilling

engineer

Why have you selected the topic you have selected?

My research topic is a combination of drilling engineering,

which is directly related to my educational background

and work experiences, and decision analysis, which is my

personal interest. I believe that there is great room for im‐

provements in the way drilling decisions are made and ap‐

plying a well‐structured decision‐making approach can

help the industry create both long‐term and short‐term val‐

ue.

Kanokwan Kullawan



Featured Ph.D. Project Risk management in an inter-organizational project: The use and effects of risk maps


I study the use of risk maps in an inter‐organizational pro‐

ject within the petroleum sector. I look at how risk maps

facilitate collaboration between the different actors, and

other types of effects and uses. I also investigate where the

risk map originates from and what can explain how it has

become such a prominent management tool. At last I

study how the use of risk maps influence the management

of risks in this setting.

Supervisor: Prof. Preben Lindøe

Co‐supervisor: Torvald Øgaard

Period: August 2009 – August 2013 (June 2015)


I have a Master in Sociology from 1995 and have in the

period 1995 to 2009 worked with internal control systems,

quality measuring and other aspects of management sys‐

tems within public sector. When the opportunity came

along in 2009 to do a Ph.D within this field, I took it. The

project I joined is located at Stord/Haugesund University

College, and UiS and Preben H. Lindøe were natural col‐

laborating parties.


During my 15 years working with management systems, I

developed a great interest for such systems and the differ‐

ent tools in use. The tools themselves, implementation and

both the intended and unintended effects interest me. In

my opinion we need more knowledge on how risk man‐

agement processes play out in real life settings and how

tools, like the risk map is actually used. Hopefully my re‐

search can contribute to more knowledge. I have during a

2,5 year period observed over 50 project meetings, inter‐

view 17 informants and studied relevant documents.

Lene Jørgensen

Stord/Haugesund Univer-

sity College


Featured Ph.D. Project Certification and Accreditation for Quality and Safety in hospitals

What is your project

about?

My project studies

ISO 9001 certifica‐

tion processes in

hospitals. These pro‐

cesses use the inter‐

national ISO 9001

quality management

standard, which is a

generic standard

mostly used for cer‐

tification in the indus‐

try, but now also adopted into the health sector. ISO 9001

Certification can be seen as an external conformity assess‐

ment or control mechanism to assure and regulate quality

and safety in healthcare. It is often compared or described

interchangeably within the ‘family’ of external assessment

strategies for health care organizations, and especially ac‐

creditation. In general ISO 9001 certification is based on

institutionalized believes about rationality and homogene‐

ous, precise, and predictable processes for quality systems

and improvement, and such believes have shown to be

much more complex than assumed, because people in‐

volved adopt, reinterpret, or reject depending on the situa‐

tion. The study explores external conditions that may trig‐

ger organizational certification and local management pro‐

cesses related to certification. The study also tries to de‐

scribe the performance and conduct of the external audi‐

tors performing the external assessment activities in ISO

certification.

Supervisor: Prof. Preben Lindøe

Co‐supervisor: Prof. Siri Wiig

Period: January 2010‐December 2015


I have a bachelor degree in nursing, and a master’s degree

in societal safety.


Certification and accreditation are widely used internation‐

ally as means to regulate quality and safety in hospitals. In

Norway such programs have no clear history other than

some small ad hoc initiatives. Rather, the lack of evidence

of the effects of certification have been questioned, both

among researchers, in policy development and in political

debates. I was therefore curious about why some organiza‐

tions voluntarily adopted these external assessment pro‐

grams and how they are performed and legitimized by the

certification body.

Dag Tomas Sagen Johannesen



Featured Ph.D. Project Calibration Methods and Learning Models for Real Options Valuation in Oil and Gas


My project is about the calibration of oil and gas prices for

real options model. In real options model, we need to ex‐

plicitly model the uncertainty, and one of the major uncer‐

tainties that affecting the value of the oil and gas project is

price uncertainty. To model the price uncertainty, we

need to choose the pricing model and specify its input da‐

ta. Since most pricing models are based on stochastic

differential equations, we need to find a way to get a

“good” input data, hence we “calibrate” the pricing mod‐

el. There are many ways to calibrate the pricing model,

one way of doing it is to process the data from the oil and

gas futures market, which what I’m doing now.

Supervisor: Prof. Reidar Bratvold

Co‐supervisor: Prof. Babak Jafarizadeh

Period: Feb 2014 – Feb 2017


I have a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering

and Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering. Prior to

take my masters, I was a reservoir engineer for a superma‐

jor for about two years.


In the industry, it is not common (at least for now) to use

real options model to value the oil and gas projects. How‐

ever, I believe it is the better way to valuing O&G project.

Real Options model allows us to take into account the un‐

certainty and the decisions to handle the uncertainty of the

underlying project One reason why real options is not

very popular is because the difficult implementation of the

real options. I hope my research can at least ease the im‐

plementation of real options model and could help the

practitioners who want to learn about real options. Be‐

sides, I like to tinker with programming and scientific

models.

Photo: Daniel Lobo/ UiS

Philip Thomas



Featured Ph.D. Project Open innovation and its implication on international trade for small technolo-gy-based start-up companies in the Stavanger region


Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Rogaland: From idea

to commercialization, then internationalization – cases

from the Industry.

Supervisor: Prof. Jan Frick

Co‐supervisor: Prof. Thomas Laudal

Period: 2013—2016


I grew up in Stavanger. I have a bachelor in Economics

from NTNU in Trondheim, supplemented by subjects

from Trondheim Business School (HiST) in Strategy,

Business Administration and Marketing – and a subject

in Innovation and Management from the London School

of Economics (Summer School). After that I embarked

on a programme called ʺGründerskolenʺ, a collaboration

between University of Oslo and Universities around the

world to promote entrepreneurship among students. I

went to South Africa and attended Wits business School,

part of Witswaterand University and took 60 ECTS in

MBA subjects, while working in a startup company

called Mobilitrix.


Abnormal interest in entrepreneurship. I wanted to re‐

search on how to optimize the process of Innovation in

Norway, through usage of public incentives, network

and lean management.

Murshid Ali



Completed Ph.D. Project Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plants with Focus on Low Emission Gas Turbine Technology

What was your project

about?

This PhD project was

part of Low Emission

Gas Turbine Technology

for Hydrogen‐rich Syn‐

gas project (H2‐IGCC),

an EU co‐financed project

with the budget of 17.8

M€. The driving forces

for implementation of

such a project was to use

clean coal technology for power production and to enhance

security of energy supply in Europe.

My main role in the project was system integration, perfor‐

mance analysis and techno‐economic assessment of an ad‐

vanced integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC)

power plant with pre‐combustion CO2 capture. The idea

was to generate synthesis gas from coal via gasification

process and use of hydrogen‐rich syngas after gas conver‐

sion and cleaning, and CO2 capture (90% reduction) pro‐

cesses to produce power in the downstream gas turbine.

The remaining heat in the exhaust gas can then be utilized

to produce steam in the steam cycle and finally power in

the steam turbine.

Supervisor: Professor Mohsen Assadi

Period: 2010‐2014

What are you up to now?

I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at International Research Insti‐

tute of Stavanger (IRIS).

My research interests are:

Performance analysis of different energy conversion

systems;

Techno‐economic evaluation of CO2 capture and

storage methods; and

Integration of renewable energies into the existing

energy systems.

How do you feel the Ph.D. has benefitted you?

This PhD project has provided a unique opportunity for

me with respect to knowledge about gas turbine technolo‐

gy, its operation and design challenges for me as a chemi‐

cal engineer. Some of the skills I could get and develop du‐

ring this period such as system analysis and techno‐

economic evaluation are very relevant for my current posi‐

tion at IRIS. In addition to knowledge built, I had a great

experience concerning working in a large project with

many partners across Europe. This have benefitted me a lot

in terms of acting as a constructive and positive team mem‐

ber/partner in other projects.

An advanced integrated gasification

combined cycle with CO2 capture

Mohammad Mansouri

Univesity of Stavanger


Completed Ph.D. Project Predicting Production Rates of Pouring Ready Mixed Concrete by using Tower Cranes in Egypt

What was your project about?

The PHD project involved in predicting concrete activates

in construction projects. The pouring of ready mixed con‐

crete

(PRMC) using tower cranes is an essential activity in con‐

temporary construction and engineering projects especially

in high‐rise building projects.

Therefore, the productivity (production rate) of this activi‐

ty must be measured and recorded to help planners and

estimators in the future to improve the accuracy of the pro‐

duction rate estimate. The obstacle, however, is that there

are several factors affecting the production rate.

These factors are very difficult to consider during the

measurement and estimation of production rates due to

their variable nature and also the uniqueness of every pro‐

ject. Moreover, the accuracy of estimating this production

rate is limited by the multivariate nature of the problem.

Therefore, the goal of this research is to identify factors

affecting the production rate of PRMC using tower cranes.

In addition, this work aims at developing a new model for

giving an expert opinion to predict the production rate of

PRMC using tower cranes. In this research the most effec‐

tive factors that affect production rate of pouring process

were identified and considered as potential input variables

for the predicting model.

Supervisor: Prof. Jan Frick

Co‐Supervisor: Prof. Christopher Irgens

Period: 4 years 2010 to 2014

What are you up to now?

I am the manager of construction and maintenance depart‐

ment at Arab academy for science and technology and

maritime transport

How do you feel the Ph.D. has benefitted you?

This PHD research develops a predicting model for PRMC

that guides the planners and estimators in the planning

phase to maximize project productivity and forecast activi‐

ty durations to achieve lower cost and shorter project dura‐

tion.

Because in planning and scheduling it is important for

maximizing Labour productivity and forecast activity du‐

rations to achieve lower cost and shorter project duration.

In estimating, it is important to predict labour costs. If the

estimate is too low, a company may lose money in the exe‐

cution of the project and vice versa, if the estimate is high,

the company may lose the contract due to overpricing.

Emad Magraby



Title: Operational infrastructure and work management systems for offshore wind energy as‐

sets

Sponsor: UiS

Researchers: Ole‐Erik Endrerud, Supervisor: Prof. Jayantha P. Liyanage

Objective: Present maintenance and logistics model of a large‐scale wind turbine park in order to investigate how

different maintenance strategies and logistics support will affect availability and life‐cycle costs. This model will be a

decision tool when designing and optimizing maintenance strategies, operational infrastructure and work manage‐

ment systems.

Duration: 2012‐2015

Title: Systemic Management of Modern Sociotechnical Systems: Integrating Human, Organi‐

zational and Technical Factors in Complex and Dynamic Operating Environment

Sponsor: UiS

Researchers: Haftay Abraha, Supervisor: Prof. Jayantha P. Liyanage

Objective: The overall objective of the thesis is to provide knowledge, methods and tools for major accident risk as‐

sessment and management for modern sociotechnical systems (e.g. offshore and onshore installations) based on sys‐

tem perspective(system thinking) to improve understanding of the influence of human, organizational and technical

factors in complex and dynamic operating environment.


Title: Network Performance Impact in Complex Manufacturing Networks

Sponsor: UiS, EU

Researchers: Jakob E. Beer, Prof. Jayantha P. Liyanage

Objective: The target of this dissertation is to identify parameters of performance effects from inter‐organizational

relationships in complex manufacturing networks and to outline risks emerging from the increasing interconnected‐

ness inherent to such networks. Strategic responses to such risks will be identified, discussed, and evaluated. This

thesis will thus create a more complete picture of causes and effects on firm performance in manufacturing networks

and provide a framework based on which strategic decisions can be made with respect to important determinants of

performance.


Title: Creation of “Just in time” maintenance services for the Norwegian Offshore Industry

Sponsor: Apply Sørco

Researchers: Nii Nortey Lokko, Sukhvir Singh Panesar, Supervisor: Prof. Tore Markeset, Dr. Jawad Raza

Objective: To create a framework for provision maintenance services based on improved quantitative and qualitative

analysis techniques, condition monitoring and statistical simulations


Ph.D. Projects in 2014


Title: Decision Quality in Integrated Operations

Sponsor: Future Solutions / Polytec R&D Institute,

Researchers: Thorvald F. Gundersen and Supervisor Prof. Jan Frick , Co‐supervisor Prof. Jayantha P. Liyanage and In‐

dustry Mentor: Are Pedersen, Future Solutions AS

Objective: Explore how the innovation process from idea, to commercialization nationally, then from national commer‐

cialization to internationalization, can be optimized in Norway.


Title: Internationalization of New products in SMEs

Sponsor: The Norwegian Research Council / Industrial PhD

Researchers: Murshid M. Ali and Supervisor Prof. Jan Frick

Objective: Explore how the innovation process from idea, to commercialization nationally, then from national commer‐

cialization to internationalization, can be optimized in Norway.


Title: Predicting Production Rates of Pouring Ready Mixed Concrete by using Tower Cranes in

Egypt

Sponsor: AAST, Egypt

Researchers: Emad Magraby and Supervisor Prof. Jan Frick

Objective: 1. Identifying the most effective factors affecting the productivity of pouring ready mixed concrete (PRMC)

using tower cranes. 2. Developing a multiple linear regression model using Statistical Package for Social Scienc‐

es (SPSS) version 17.50 (2009) to help the estimators and planners in estimating the production rate of pouring ready

mix concrete which could affect time planning and scheduling of the project.


Title: Certification and Accreditation of quality and safety in a Hospital

Sponsor: UiS

Researchers: Dag Tomas Sagen Johannesen; Supervisor: Prof. Preben Hempel Lindøe

Objective: The objective is to explore the understanding of certification processes in hospitals, and seek to explain vari‐

ous aspects that may affect the legitimacy and adoption of certification programs in health care.

Duration: 2012 ‐ 2015

Title: Tripartite collaboration in the Norwegian Petroleum Industry

Sponsor: The Norwegian Research Council

Researchers: Anita Moen; Lindøe, Supervisor: Prof. Preben Hempel Lindøe

Objective: Identify the conflicting lines in the interface between different regulatory regimes, in order to contribute to

understanding of the regulatory regimes we have today, if & how harmonizing of different regimes may be obtained.

Duration: 2008 ‐ 2016


Title: Risk management in an inter‐organizational project cooperation

Sponsor: The Norwegian Research Council, Petro‐maritime Industry, Stord/Haugesund University College

Researchers: Lene Jørgensen; Supervisor: Prof. Preben Hempel Lindøe

Objective: To contribute insights on risk mapping processes in practice and both intended and unintended effects of the

risk map as a risk management tool. This will hopefully inform risk management literature, project management litera‐

ture, practice and teaching with useful insights.

Duration: 2009 ‐ 2015

Title: Bayesian Framework for Real‐Time Optimization of Well Placement

Sponsor: DrillWell ‐ Drilling and Well Centre for Improved Recovery.

Researchers: Kanokwan Kullawan, Supervisor: Prof.Reidar Bratvold, Prof.Eric Bickel, Prof. Kjell F. Fjelde

Objective: The main objective of the project is to develop a framework for real‐time well placement. For the published

papers:

SPE 167433: The main objective is to develop a decision analytic framework applied to geosteering operations.

SPE 169849: The main objective is to construct and implement a well‐established decision‐making method for making

multi‐criteria decisions in well placement operations.

Duration: September 2012 ‐ August 2016

Title: Calibration Methods and Learning Models for Real Options Valuation in Oil and Gas

Sponsor: The Norwegian ministry of Education

Researchers: Philip Thomas, Supervisor: Prof. Reidar Bratvold, Prof. Babak Jafarizadeh

Objective: To make a working model for stochastic price process calibration. And also I’d like my research to help the

industry in applying and learning real options model for their investment decisions.

Duration: February 2014 ‐ February 2017

Title: Selection of Production Riser Concepts for Harsh Environment & Water Depth in the

Range of 400m to 2000m

Sponsor: E.On E&P

Researchers: Airindy Felisita

Supervisor: Prof. Ove Tobias Gudmestad, Co‐Supervisor: Daniel Karunakaran

Objective: To identify riser design solutions for harsh environmental conditions (particularly within the NCS) in range

of water depth 400 – 2000m . To identify installation critieria for the above recommended design solutions

Duration: 2012 – 2016 (1 year of maternity leave in 2012)

Title: Offshore Structures exposed to large slamming wave loads

Sponsor: NORCOWE

Researchers: Jithin Jose, Supervisors: Ove Tobias Gudmestad, Co supervisor: Charlotte Obhrai Sverre Haver

Objective: To get a better understanding of wave slamming loads on truss type structures installed on shallow water

regions with sloping sea bottom, Estimation of proper slamming factors for the truss type structure based on the experi‐

mental studies and Validate the CFD model for the simulation of breaking wave forces on the truss type structures.

Duration: August 2014 ‐ August 2017


Title: Uncertainties in weather forecasts and impacts on marine operations

Sponsor: The Research Council of Norway (RCN)

Researchers: Adekunle Peter Orimolade, Supervisors: Ove Tobias Gudmestad, Professor (Main), Erlend Hovland(Co

supervisor), Birgitte R. Furevik(Co supervisor), Helge Skjæveland(Co supervisor)

Objective: Data collection and data verification, for design and installation works, in the cold climate.Identification of

uncertainties in weather forecasts for the cold climate region. Suggestion or development of correction factors to ac‐

count for the uncertainties when planning for marine operations. Risk and cost benefit analysis, on the better approach

for mooring and riser connection to a platform in the cold climate region. Development of a concept for improved in‐

stallation and intervention works of a riser system

Duration: September 2014—August 2017

Title: Slamming loads on vertical large volume cylinder from breaking waves.

Sponsor: Industrial Ph.D sponsored by The Research Council of Norway and Statoil

Researchers: Gunnar Lian, Supervisors: Ove Tobias Gudmestad, Professor (Main),

Objective: Estimate design slamming loads from breaking waves on vertical large volume cylinder.

Duration: February 2014 – January2018

Title: Breaking wave loads on truss support structures for offshore wind turbines.

Sponsor: University in Stavanger, Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science ( grant: Wind Off‐

shore Technology)

Researchers: Olga Podrazka , Charlotte Obhrai, Jithin Jose Supervisors: Ove Tobias Gudmestad, Professor (Main),

Objective: Better understanding of the of wave slamming forces acting o the truss structures subjected to the breaking

waves and on the breaking waves kinematics.

Duration: October 2014—December 2014

Title: ʺEnvironmental management during production of oil and gas”

Sponsor: University of Stavanger, Gubkin University

Researchers: Vlada Streletskaya, Research advisers: Prof. Anatoly Zolotukhin (Gubkin University), Prof. Ove Tobias

Gudmestad(UiS), Consultant: Alexei Bambulyak (Akvaplan‐Niva)

Objective: Analysis of environmental standards in Norway and Russia, harmonization of Russian environmental legis‐

lation with Norwegian relevant legislation by reason of the common economic space in the Barents Sea.

Duration: July 2011—June 2015

Title: Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plants with Focus on Low Emission Gas

Turbine Technology

Sponsor: Co‐funded by the European Commission, Directorate‐General for Energy

Researchers: Mohammad Mansouri, Supervisor: Prof. Mohsen Assadi

Objective: The overall objective of the H2‐IGCC project was to provide and demonstrate technical solutions which will

allow the use of state‐of‐the‐art highly efficient, reliable gas turbines in the next generation of Integrated Gasification

Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants.



Title: Application of Reliability Centered Maintenance on a Drilling System

Author: Langlo, Frank

Supervisor: Bang, Knut Erik

Abstract: The first part of the thesis is an introduction of the drilling system where the theoretical background of the

drilling system is described. Then the reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodology is described. RCM is a

logic way of identifying what equipment that needs to be maintained with a preventative maintenance basis rather

than letting it fail and then fix it basis, commonly referred to as the run to failure (RTF). The maintenance strategies

are described in 3.2

Reliability centered maintenance include many different hazard analysis types and techniques. The failure mode,

effect and criticality analysis (FMECA) is the main technique in this thesis. The work of conducting a FMECA and

failure tree analysis is very time consuming, this thesis will therefore have a main focus on a sub system. The subsys‐

tem described in detail is the top drive. A fault tree analysis is used to describe the system boundaries while the

FMECA is used to create a risk priority ranking and a risk matrix. A maintenance plan for the top drive is proposed

in Appendix B.

Title: Development of a Procedure for the Assessment of Microbiologically Influenced Corro‐

sion in Risk Based Inspection Analysis

Author: Andersen, Erlend Stokstad

Supervisor: Markeset, Tore

Partners: Hillier, Elizabeth and Singh, Maneesh (Det Norske Veritas GL)

Abstract: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a degradation mechanism that has received increased

attention from corrosion engineers and asset operators in the recent years. In the thesis, the most important aspect of

MIC is presented and discussed. Further, previous models that have been developed in order to assess the impact of

MIC on asset integrity are presented. From a risk perspective, MIC is not satisfactorily assessed by the current mod‐

els and the models lack a proper view of the MIC threat. Therefore, a review of parameters that affect MIC is pre‐

sented.

The mapping and identification of parameters is based on the review of past models and extensive literature study

of the subject. The parameters are discussed and subsequently combined in a suggested procedure that allows as‐

sessment of MIC in a RBI analysis. The procedure is sub‐divided into one screening step and one detailed assess‐

ment, which fits the recommended approach to assess risk in a RBI analysis. Interface between the suggested proce‐

dure and the RBI concept is discussed. Several recommendations are made in the identification of what, when,

where and how to inspect, as well as what to report. Lastly, an example that illustrates application of the procedure

is given.

Title: Evaluation of Risk Factors in the Interface between Engineering and Workshop

Author: Ohm, Ørjan Hofland

Supervisor: Liyanage Jayantha, Prasanna

Partners: Aamodt, Kjetil (IK)

Abstract: The thesis will look at relevant literature in project and interface management and it will evaluate IKʹs

work process, communication, documentation, and their contribution to the interface. The thesis will also follow an

ongoing project on Statfjord A to evaluate the performance of the improvements made after the incident, to see if

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they have the expected effect or if they need further improvements. The thesis concludes that IK has had a major de‐

velopment since the accident in 2008 but there are still some improvements that can be made to better the interface

and to reduce the coherent risk. The key factors that were used in the evaluation, proved to be relevant to the perfor‐

mance of the interface and the thesis provides 7 different suggestions for improving these factors. The largest im‐

provement potential was identified within the work process where lack of definition was the main issue. The com‐

munication could also be improved by including the mechanics earlier in the project to reduce the probability of er‐

rors caused by misunderstanding and lack of information will be reduced.

Title: Effects of the Arctic conditions to human and organizational performance – A review

Author: Balindres, Anecito Jr. Reyes

Supervisor: Bang, Knut Erik

Abstract: This master thesis will focus on the effects of the Arctic conditions on human and organizational perfor‐

mance. The Arctic is a harsh and challenging environment and it is important to consider how the environment

affects human and organizational performance.

In today’s industries, highly modernized technologies are being employed as part of the operations. Small scale to

large‐scale industries benefit from technology. However, it is not the top concern of running one. Despite the over‐

whelming serviceability of these technologies lies the human being beneath. There can be no operation without the

people behind. People is the core substance of the industrial operation, nevertheless human beings have limitations.

These are the reasons why human factors and organizational performance are being studied.

The thesis will discuss human factors, how a distinct human being can be of influence of a technology and how it

will make or break the system. I will also consider how the effect of organizational performance management influ‐

ences the realization of goals of the organization as well as the systematic performance process of the industrial as‐

sets.

Finally, this research will give analysis of the arctic regions and its factors and locations. The developing industry in

some part of the Arctic specifically the Barents Sea will be discussed with respect to how human factors are to be con‐

sidered in this type of environment, and the organizational performance management which is needed to administer

this area.

Title: Product Management: Visualization Technology and 3D Simulator of Aker Solutions

Author: Tongpradith, Thanaruch

Supervisor: Liyanage, Jayantha Prasanna

Partners: Hansen, Kasper (Aker Solutions)

Abstract: This Thesis has focused on Visualization and Simulation Technology in oil and gas industry. It contains the

common usages and the implementation process of this new advance technology. 3D Visualization Technology has

just been introduced since last decades in Exploration & Production of oilfield development. Aker Solutions has in‐

troduced the new innovation technology product solutions, which is 3D simulator software for training, planning

and testing purposes in relation to operational projects within their business areas. Aker MH AS, Drilling technolo‐

gies department, Stavanger, has opened the master thesis topic of product management, which the author had this

opportunity to write academic report about this product services. The first intention of this thesis topic are to find out

where Aker Solutions stands in the industrial for simulation services and how this product is positioned going for‐

ward. However, to adapt this thesis into industrial assets management discipline the objectives included the usage

benefits and mapping future solutions of the product mainly for the topside operational of Oilfield development par‐

ticularly at offshore platforms. The structure of Thesis consists of the technology status reviews, an analysis and eval‐

uation of product usages, the benefits of the product and future solutions for oil and gas industry. The work process

of the product is called Visioneering®, which is a combination of visualization technology and engineering process.

The concept of this technology work process is to provide the simulation services for operation performance im‐

provement by reducing risk in the operation, ensuring process reliability and lowering offshore operation costs and

downtime. This thesis also illustrates the basic of oilfield operational process of drilling, maintenance, modification,

subsea, and installation of Aker Solutions for better understanding of the product usage.


Title: Analysis of the Life of Field concept and its fitness to the future subsea asset mainte‐

nance on Norwegian Continental Shelf

Author: Darmawan, Agus


Partners: Bokn, Kristian (Subsea 7)

Abstract: The main scope of this master thesis is to analyse subsea asset maintenance on Norwegian Continental

Shelf (NCS) and to evaluate the fitness of the Life of Field (LoF) concept to the future subsea asset maintenance on

NCS. Subsea asset maintenance is part of subsea asset operation and maintenance which is a subsequent phase of

subsea asset installation. This study is started by describing the role of subsea asset maintenance in O&G field devel‐

opment. The critical enablers which enable subsea asset maintenance to successfully perform the role are also de‐

scribed. Additionally, the offshore operation and the object of subsea asset maintenance are also parts of the descrip‐

tion. Existing subsea asset maintenance projects on NCS will then be presented to identify the current practices of

subsea asset maintenance on NCS. Afterwards, since subsea asset operation and maintenance is a subsequent phase

of subsea asset installation, a number of subsea asset installation projects awarded on NCS in the last 10 years will be

presented to predict the upcoming trend of subsea asset maintenance on NCS. The findings regarding the current

practices and upcoming trend will help to identify the requirements of the future subsea asset maintenance on NCS.

This study will be continued by describing the LoF concept used by Subsea 7 in providing subsea asset maintenance

services to O&G companies. Analysis will subsequently be performed to evaluate the LoF’s fitness to the future sub‐

sea asset maintenance on NCS.

Title: Enhancing the Performance of Complex Engineering Systems Through Industrial Clus‐

ter: Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities

Author: Xun, Hu


Abstract: This thesis studies five industry cases in the world, it describes the development and performance of in‐

dustry clusters in these countries, and by comparing different aspects of the clusters, the paper shows the similarities

and differences of the clusters, especially it analyzes the challenges and risks in the clusters.

Industrial clusters have unique competitive advantage but also have potential challenge and risk. Because of the or‐

ganizational structure of industrial cluster and geographic boundary, they limit the further development of the clus‐

ter. Creating boundaryless organization makes the main body of industrial clusters full of activity, and improves the

flexibility of clusters and the adaptability to the change of the outer environment.

Title: Identify Environmentally Critical Elements (ECE)

Author: Seldal, Anette


Partner: Helland, Wenche Rosengren (GDF SUEZ)

Abstract: This study is based on information from internal GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS (GDF SUEZ) documents. This

includes system books, P&ID’s and external journals regarding Environmentally Critical Elements (ECE). The scope

of the thesis is to research parts of the Gjøa offshore installation and identify if there are any environmentally critical

elements that have been overlooked during the identification of safety critical elements. To reduce the risk of acute

discharge to sea the equipment/tags that are identified will be listed into a checklist. The checklist system will be as

similar as possible to the already existing safety critical elements (HSE). The checklist will contain the classified criti‐

cality of production, HSE (safety) and the environment to compare them with each other.

There are four system that have been analyzed to find ECEs.


Title: Optimising of pipeline maintenance using deposit profile technology

Author: Dahl, Johannes


Partner: Alvsvåg, Nils Arne (KTN)

Abstract: With an aging pipeline system, the petroleum industry is experiencing new challenges in maintaining the

pipeline integrity.

In the Master’s thesis, a method and technology for internal pipeline diameter detection is presented. By measuring

the pressure signature during a conventional utility pigging operation, the changes in internal pipeline diameter are

detected. The method is evaluated and its applicability for optimising the pipeline maintenance programme is dis‐

cussed.

The first part of the thesis is an overview of the challenges that operators are facing concerning pigging operations.

Various solutions are reviewed for maintaining pipeline integrity. Further is a review of current management plans

with focus on inspection activities. Thesis method and technology including the theory involved is presented with

relevant examples.

Two case studies at test laboratories were conducted as part of the thesis. The first case study verified the method

and technology. The subsequent case study gave indications toward the method’s detectability and repeatability. The

result of the case studies show potential for implementation and optimisation of the pipeline maintenance pro‐

grammes. Finally, a few suggestions that might improve the technology are discussed.

Title: Maintenance Strategies for Functional Products

Author: Fadi Khalid Jabbar Fath‐Halla


Abstract: This thesis attempts to understand and design maintenance strategy that could be used for oil and gas pro‐

duction lines consisting of functional products/performance based service delivery. Different service delivery strate‐

gies are presented, with respect to product and service delivery, and characterized each of these service delivery stra‐

tegic models. Critical challenges related to maintenance strategy of performance based service deliveries are present‐

ed, in order to identify influence factors of maintenance strategy design. Maintenance management system for func‐

tional products is suggested and established in order to achieve operation and maintenance objectives.

A case study on Offshore Mobile Drilling Unit is carried out in order to understand how to design maintenance strat‐

egy of performance service delivery. In addition, responsibilities of operating company and contractor are defined,

with respect to the operation, maintenance activities including service support system. The case study is divided into

four parts. A basic offshore rotary rig is presented in the first part. Drilling and well professionals are presented in

the second part. Semi‐submersible mobile rig unit contract is presented in the third part while conducted guided in‐

terview performed, and questionnaire is answered by interviewee can be found in the fourth.

Title: Creating an Integrated Digital Platform for Asset Integrity Tools

Author: Dogan, Kahraman Veysel


Partners: Raza, Jawad (Apply Sørco)

Abstract: Restricted

Title: Vurdering og forslag til forbedring av eksisterende arbeidsprosess for reservedelsstyr‐

ing i et offshore modifikasjonsprosjekt

Author: Sandsbakk, Tina


Partners: Osmundsen, Ole Torstein (Aker Solutions MMO)



Title: Challenges and Opportunities in Tags and Tag‐related Technical Information Manage‐

ment Process in EPCIC and MMO Project: Mapping Industrial Practices and Evaluation of a

Tag Management Application

Author: Abu‐shagfa, Menyar Deyab


Partners: Raza, Jawad (Apply Sørco)


Title: Improving the Mechanical Strength and Durability of Mono‐conductor Cables through

Design Optimization and Material Selection

Author: Desta, Yohannes Addis


Partners: Jørgensen, Erland Sigurd (ALTUS Intervention)


Title: Exploring the Competitive State of Practices in a Project Environment: Issues, Challeng‐

es and Recommendations Based on an Industrial Case

Author: Knoph, Espen


Partners: Møltorp, Tom (Aibel AS)


Title: Continuous Improvement Based on Cost of Quality and Lessons Learned in an EPC Pro‐

ject of and Oil & Gas Industry

Author: Alcober, Francisco David Rabinad


Partners: Ayala, Erika (GE Oil & Gas)


Title: Review and Recommendations of Technical and Organizational Project Execution: The

Case of MEG Project

Author: Vedøy, Kristin


Partners: Ulland, Gunnar M. (Oceaneering)



Title: Choosing Appropriate Commercial Models for Overseas Business: A Case Study of a

Chinese Oil Service Provider towards Internalization

Author: Sun, Gang


Partners: COSL


Title: Analysis of Global Forces in the Wellhead/Wellhead Connector as a Function of Well‐

head Lateral Support and Stiffness

Author: Hovland, Henriette Obrestad

Supervisor: Nergaard, Arnfinn

Abstract: During the life of a well (typically 20 years), a number of operations need to be performed that requires the

wellhead/wellhead connector to connect directly to a rig through a riser system. While connected to the vessel the

wellhead and conductor system is subjected to many forces from the riser, BOP, waves and vessel.

In deep water, a small movement from the vessel can mean a large movement in the riser and BOP stack, which

leads to higher loads on the wellhead/wellhead connector.

This project will look into the angle of rotation and displacement of the wellhead datum considering bending stiff‐

ness and lateral support of the wellhead. Bending moment and shear forces obtained from a riser analysis of a drill‐

ing riser (done in OrcaFlex) will be applied at the wellhead datum.

Title: Subsea Gas Transition Hubs

Author: Jakobsen, Pål Morten

Supervisor: Gudmestad, Ove Tobias

External Supervisor: Vikse, Normann (Gassco)

Abstract: The focus of this thesis is to eliminate the requirement of an umbilical. Many R&D projects, with the objec‐

tive of reducing costs and risks related to umbilicals, have commenced the later years. Although many of the projects

have been successful, the umbilical maintains as the only option to meet subsea production systems requirements. In

this thesis, based on earlier studies, alternative solutions for power supply and communication have been evaluated.

All the equipment that are required to maintain the gas transport functions will be incorporated within a 230 tons

subsea manifold (excluding protection structure). This includes a remotely operated subsea flow control valve, a sub‐

sea High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) and a subsea pig launcher guiding base. The structure also

incorporate isolation valves, which facilitate the opportunity to retrieve the HIPPS and flow, control modules if

maintenance is required. The subsea control system is based on the All‐Electric technology which eliminates the re‐

quirement of hydraulics for valve actuation. The control system is powered by a rechargeable Lithium‐Ion battery

package which requires periodic recharging of energy from an intervention vessel. Communication between the sub‐

sea system and the master control station is provided by a connection to the integrated subsea fiber network in the

North Sea. This subsea concept implements technologies that have not been widely used by the industry; hence, a

qualification program must be initiated before a fully functional subsea gas transition hub is ready for installation.

Title: A Parametric Study of Variable Deck Load for Drilling Vessels

Author: Kaltvedt, Eir Christine


Abstract: This thesis presents a parametric study of the VDL where the objective is to identify technologies that can

reduce the required VDL, and attempt to quantify reduction potentials for key contributors of the required VDL.

Theoretical background for the semi‐submersible drilling rigs and VDL is presented. The identified technologies are


presented and their reduction potential is established and discussed, as well as the increased operational capacity

due to the identified technologies. The focus has been on technologies that can reduce the key contributors of the

VDL.

The capacity of the drilling rig Maersk Deliverer, together with the characteristics of the drilling rigs on the market

today was used as a basis to identify the largest contributors of the VDL and the potential increase in capacity.

The results show that there is potential to reduce the required VDL by applying new technologies. For existing rigs

this means increased operational capacity, e.g. a 4th generation drilling rig has the potential to operate within the

same operational range as a 5th generation drilling rig. The reduction in required VDL also leads to more free stor‐

age space, which is an advantage when drilling in remote locations. For the development of future generations of

drilling rigs the results indicates that the size can be reduced without decreasing the operational capacity.

Title: Technological Challenges and Possible Solutions for Drilling Operations in the Great

Barents Region

Author: Khatmullin, Almaz

Supervisor: Gudmestad, Ove Tobias and Zolotukhin, Anatoly Borisovich

External Supervisor: Mosesyan, Mikhail (Lukoil Overseas North Shelf AS)

Abstract: Starting with a description of the metocean conditions of the Barents Sea, the thesis will discuss the chal‐

lenges for development of potential hydrocarbon fields in the Barents Sea Area. Main accent in the presented Master

thesis will be placed on a review of the technological challenges for drilling operations, by providing a comparison

of different International Safety Standards and Technical Regulations relevant for the Arctic region, in particular, for

the Barents Sea Area including follows:

American Petroleum Institute (API);

International Organization for Standardization (ISO);

Norsk Sokkels Konkurranseposisjon (NORSOK);

Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Russian Federation);

Other relevant standards.

As well, risky scenarios during drilling operations in the Barents Sea will be analyzed to ensure well control and in‐

tegrity and environmental safety. Design according to different standards will be compared.

Based on a review of possible technical solutions for drilling operations in the Barents Sea Area, conclusions regard‐

ing using different Safety Standards and Technical Regulations will finally be given.

Title: An Evaluation of New Technologies with the Potential to Reduce Air Emissions from

Floating Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

Author: Larsen, Annikken


Abstract: In this thesis three new technologies with the potential to significantly reduce the release of air emissions

have been evaluated. The rigs considered are semi‐submersibles and drillships as they have the capacity to reach

ultradeep water sites. One potential method is to implement natural gas engines on MODUs, as natural gas is the

cleanest burning fossil fuel. LNG will allow for 20‐25% lower CO2 emissions and 90‐95% lower SOx emissions. In

addition, the NOx emissions will be significantly reduced.

Another measure is to implement new drilling technologies, which have the potential to reduce required rig size and

indirectly reduce the air emissions. There are large differences in fuel consumption for the large and the small rigs,

as large rigs have higher power requirements. In addition, larger rigs require more power for station keeping which

is a major fuel consumer.

The drilling methods have the potential to be combined. The reductions are even larger, especially for the semi‐

submersible, which allows for a reduction of 43%. The drillship considered allows for a reduction of 38% when the


drilling methods are combined. Both methods will lower the cost of operation and may therefore be an attractive al‐

ternative in the future. The weight reduction is only based on mud and riser weights and one can expect even larger

reductions in air emissions as BOP, Xmas tree, mud pumps and associated equipment are to be implemented in the

calculations. To use LNG as fuel combined with the drilling methods may be attractive for new builds as LNG is a

lower cost fuel than diesel.

Title: Evaluation of Module Handling System on Current Riserless Light Well Intervention

Units to Improve Up‐time

Author: Mohammed, Ali Mohammed


Abstract: In this thesis work, it is attempted to identify the critical elements of the module deployment system and

analyze their significance in the objective of raising the operational weather limit. Hence, the module handling sys‐

tem was carefully studied. Critical failure modes were found to be failure of crane wire due to excess loading, failure

of lower cursor system due to impact loading and clashing of module to moonpool walls. Analysis of the module

deployment system against these failure modes was ensued. Orcaflex simulation software was selected. System

guide wires, crane wire, vessel and moonpool were modelled. DNV recommended practice with appropriate calibra‐

tion was utilized to calculate hydrodynamic coefficients for the module. Asgard field data was selected, 1‐year unre‐

stricted current condition was employed, regular wave analysis for module in moonpool and irregular wave analysis

for module beneath moonpool was performed. Finally, sensitivity of the failure parameters to the system particulars

was studied.

Title: Evaluation of Jack‐Up Units in Deeper Water in the North Sea

Author: Vatsvåg, Per Vabø


External Supervisor: Jan Vatsvåg (Global Maritime)

Abstract: The aim of this thesis has been to investigate challenges and possible limitation associated with purpose‐

built jack‐up units for weathering the ultra harsh environment of the North Sea. Two Site‐Specific Assessments

(SSAs) have been performed of a jack‐up unit for all‐year operations at the Johan Sverdrup field. The jack‐up unit is a

“similar” design as the MSC CJ‐ 70 Class drilling unit, which is able to operate at water depths up to 150 meters and

drill wells down to 10 000 meters. She is the largest built jack‐up class unit in the world.

In addition to the Site‐Specific Assessments (SSAs), a parameter study has been performed to investigate and quanti‐

fy the sensitivities related to water depth, air gap, lightship weight, soil conditions and other effects related to uncer‐

tainties in stiffness, hydrodynamic loading, soil structure interaction, nonlinearities and statistical parameters.

Title: A Study of Fracture Mechanisms When Exposed to Hydrostatic Loads

Author: Fossli, Kjetil Lund


Abstract: Bridgman experiment is an experiment that was conducted by Bridgman in 1912. This simple experiment

consists of a rod going all the way through a pressure vessel. When pressurizing the vessel, the rod is loaded on the

curved surface and when pressure get high enough, the rod fractures.

There are still disagreement on the reason for fracture. Two explanations tend to stand against each other. One side

explaining the fracture with use of the effective tension theory and the other side with use of Von Mises criterion and

Poisson ratio. With examples from calculation of buoyancy, the two sides are explained and understood. Both sides

with experiments differentiating them and their arguments. Then the theory on effective tension is elaborated by su‐

per positioning and explained.

During the thesis, experiments were conducted. Bridgman experiment, bending experiment and tension experiment.

All rods were cut down in size and photographed in SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) to have a closer look at the


fracture surfaces. It was shown that the fracture surface from Bridgman experiment is a fracture surface of tension.

Results were discussed with several experts and feedback from both sides were discussed. Further investigations in

three different softwares, AutoCAD Inventor, OpenFOAM and Ansys. Neither of the softwares show axial tension in

the rods during pressure loading. Experts on the softwares were contacted and defended their software.

Title: Offshore Ice‐resistant Fixed Platform for the Dolginskoye field in the Pechora Sea

Author: Boiko, Aleksandr Yurevich


External Supervisor: Zolotukhin, Anatoly Borisovich

Abstract: The master thesis will describe the concept for an Ice‐resistant Fixed Production Platform that can success‐

fully operate at the Dolginskoye field in the Pechora Sea. Because of the shallow water, the harsh ice conditions and

the functional requirements a Gravity Based Structure (GBS) of the caisson‐retained type will be suggested as the

most efficient solution. Other GBS types are also considered for comparison.

The existing experience of facilities currently installed in the Pechora Sea and other Arctic areas is taken into consid‐

eration for designing the concept. Technological features of the Prirazlomnaya OIRFP (Offshore Ice‐resistant Fixed

Platform) and the Varandey Oil Terminal are discussed in the work.

In order to estimate all possible loads acting on the structure, its shape, size and material issues will be carefully ana‐

lyzed. These parameters also influence transport and installation operations, weight and layout of topside equip‐

ment, storage capacity, and, therefore, the field development scenario.

Finally, the thesis will present a conceptual model and calculations, which are needed to estimate on‐bottom stability

and the ice‐breaking capability of the structure.

Title: Comparison Study of Selected Uncoupled Riser Concepts in Deep Water and Harsh En‐

vironment

Author: Masturi, Lurohman Mamin


Abstract: This thesis focuses on a comparison study of the two uncoupled riser configurations based on ultimate lim‐

it state (ULS) and accidental limit state (ALS) results by considering the possibility to avoid/prevent iceberg collision.

As explained previously, the risers to be studied are set to be installed in the Norwegian Sea which has harsh envi‐

ronmental conditions. Three different water depths have been chosen on purpose, which are 100m, 400m, and

1500m.

In the event of iceberg approach, this thesis work presents two solutions for comparison study. The two solutions

are to drift/side‐step the floating structure or to disconnect the riser/mooring system using a disconnectable turret.

The repot will suggest the optimum solutions; the most suitable uncoupled riser configuration for the Norwegian

Sea condition with respect to the riser performance for the case of floater drift off and the geometry of a disconnected

riser.

Based on detail strength analysis in operating and accidental conditions, this thesis concludes that COBRA riser con‐

cept has robust and efficient design to install in the Norwegian Sea conditions. In addition, the COBRA configura‐

tion in 1500 m water depth is feasible to perform a 250 m side‐stepping in the event of an iceberg approach.

Title: Modification of Cementing Tool With Respect to Collapse Pressure Rating

Author: Morken, Hanne Lohne


External Supervisor: Byberg, Arve (Archer Oil Tools)

Abstract: The intention for this project was to increase the collapse pressure rating for the C‐Flex SS 9 5/8” by modi‐


fying the design. This project started by evaluating the existing design. This was done before the modification of the

C‐Flex SS 9 5/8” design was implemented. Two design alternatives were made. In the first design alternative there

are placed to seals at the opposite side of the threads compared to the position of the seal in existing design. This po‐

sition of the seals will prevent the threaded connection from being pressurized when the tool is exposed to collapse

pressure. In the second design alternative two seals are positioned at the same side of the threads as for the existing

design. The difference is that in this design there are two seals. In this design the threaded connection between the

end coupling and the housing will be pressurized when the tool is exposed to collapse pressure. Calculations and

analyses were made for both design alternatives. These were used to check whether the designs gave satisfying re‐

sults or if some additional adjustments had to be made. Calculations and analyses for the existing design and for the

two design alternatives were compared.

Title: Different Scenarios of the Oil Fields Development in the Pechora Sea

Author: Bilalov, Aydar

Supervisor: Gudmestad, Ove Tobias and Zolotukhin, Anatoly Borisovich

External Supervisor: Gil’fanov, Ralif (Gazprom Neft Shelf Company)

Abstract: The Arctic region is thought to play a key role in the world’s oil and gas field development and hydrocar‐

bon resources production. Estimates indicate that approximately 25% of the world’s unexplored hydrocarbon re‐

serves lay beneath the depths of the Arctic regions.

Starting with a description of the most urgent oil and gas prospects in the eastern part of the Barents Sea the project

will discuss investigations for arctic offshore structures, types of offshore structures, transportation system for arctic

conditions, the challenges for development of potential hydrocarbon fields in the Barents Sea Area. Main accent in

the presented project will be placed on the case study which has been done with regard to the oil field development.

Also economical calculations will support technical decisions concerning complex schemes of arrangement.

As well, risky scenarios during platform transportation to the place of installation and during process of offloading

will be analyzed to the environmental safety.

Based on a review of possible technical solutions and economical evaluations for oil field development in the Arctic

sea, conclusions will be finally given.

Title: A Study of the Changes in Freeboard, Stability and Motion Response of Ships and Semi‐

Submersible Platforms Due To Vessel Icing

Author: Wold, Lise Eide


Abstract: Four different types of vessels were analyzed in order to study the effect the ice has on dissimilar vessels,

which are a fishing boat, a platform supply vessel, a drillship and a semi‐submersible platform. Further, a case study

and a parameter study have been undertaken for these vessels. The case study examines an icing event that could

occur in the Barents Sea under a winter storm. The parameter study reveals the exact amount of sea‐spray ice needed

in order to make the vessels unsafe.

The calculated results revealed that icing accumulations had a significant impact on the freeboard, stability and mo‐

tion response for the vessels. It was also calculated that the smallest ship, the fishing boat, was much more likely to

lose its freeboard and stability due to vessel icing. This boat has a length of 23.10 m, which was three times shorter

than the platform supply ship and almost ten times shorter than the drillship. However, the calculated amount of ice

needed in order to make the two larger ships and the semi‐submersible unsafe was so immense that such a situation

is considered as highly unlikely to occur.

Further, this work also includes a proposal for further studies that can be done on this subject.


Title: Analyse av kraftsituasjonen på Skarv FPSO

Author: Wold, Lise Eide

Supervisor: Assadi, Mohsen

External Supervisor: Berge, Espen Arild (BP Norge), Seth, Rolver (BP Norge), Myklebust, Harry (BP Norge)

Abstract: Denne avhandlingen er skrevet som en avsluttende del av masterstudiet i Industriell Økonomi ved Univer‐

sitet i Stavanger. Oppgaven er normert til 30 studiepoeng og ble gjennomført våren 2014.

Masterstudiet har vært et tverrfaglig studie med emner innenfor blant annet økonomi, risiko og elektro. Oppgaven

er hovedsakelig en teknisk oppgave men inneholder også elementer som økonomiske vurderinger og risiko.

Arbeidet med oppgaven har vært utfordrende men også svært lærerikt og interessant. Jeg har fått benyttet mye av

det jeg tidligere har lært innenfor el‐kraft, økonomi, Excel og risiko. Men ettersom dette har vært en relativt bred

oppgave har jeg også vært nødt til å gå inn på områder som jeg ikke har vært borti før, som for eksempel

gassproduksjon, utstyr relatert til offshore, kontrollsystem osv. Det har ført til at jeg har lært mye nytt, og i tillegg

fått benyttet det jeg allerede har lært i løpet av masterstudiet i en mer praktisk sammenheng. Under arbeidet med

oppgaven fikk jeg også et generelt innblikk i en ingeniørs hverdag i et oljeselskap.

I forbindelse med oppgaven har jeg samarbeidet tett mer BP Norge, Stavanger. BP har vært positive til master‐

oppgaven og gitt meg kontorplass i deres lokaler, i tillegg til egen bruker på intranett. Dette har vært til stor hjelp

underveis i oppgaven, da veien til avklaringer har vært kort. Jeg vil gjerne rette en takk til alle ved BP Norge som

har vært åpne for å besvare spørsmål og har satt av tid til møter. En spesiell takk til Espen Arild Berge for forslag til

oppgave, tilrettelegging og god hjelp underveis, Rolver Seth og Harry Myklebust for god veiledning og konstruktive

tilbakemeldinger.

I tillegg vil jeg rette en stor takk til min veileder ved Universitet i Stavanger, professor Mohsen Assadi for sitt engas‐

jement og konstruktive tilbakemeldinger. Tilbakemeldinger fra Assadi har vært til stor hjelp og retningsgivende for

oppgaven.

Title: Improve and Optimize the Management of Diving Support Vessel (DSV) During De‐

sign, Construction, and Operation

Author: Qingkui, Yin


Abstract: The purpose of this master thesis is to make some proposal to improve and optimize the safety manage‐

ment in the process of design, construction, and operation, basing on the diving operations on DSV 709, and what

we have learnt from the Industrial Economics program.

This thesis mainly focuses on the design and operational issues of a saturation diving support vessel (DSV). First,

make the right investment decisions from the market survey of the saturation diving operation and the market

needs, referring to the worldwide saturation diving support vessels design and specification. In DSV design stage,

design a more reasonable human, machine and organizational interface by fully considering the human factors, or‐

ganizational factors and the actual operation demands of saturation diving teams, especially the safety of saturation

divers in a hyperbaric environment. During construction, how to execute the project management, monitor safety,

cost and schedule the more effective. In the operational phase, choose the suitable maintenance strategies for the ves‐

sels and saturation diving equipment. Monitor the running status in order to ensure the sustainability, availability,

high performance, and safety for potential improvement in economic performance and safety.

Title: Kan taus kunnskap hos inspektører danne grunnlag for en risikomodell for skip?

Author: Gåseidnes, Håvard

Supervisor: Lindøe, Preben Hempel

Abstract: Sjøfartsdirektoratet har de senere år jobbet mye med utvikling av det risikobaserte tilsynet. Direktoratet

har etablert metodikk for risikovurdering på overordnet nivå. Det mangler imidlertid en metode for konkret å ta

stilling til risiko på et enkelt fartøy. Som en del av dette ser oppgaven nærmere på hvordan taus kunnskap hos


direktoratets inspektører kan nyttes til å utvikle en modell for risikovurdering av skip.

Datainnsamling gjøres ved hjelp av intervju av et utvalg inspektører. I tillegg gjennomføres en spørreundersøkelse

blant inspektørene på bakgrunn av resultater fra intervjuene. I forkant av intervju og spørreundersøkelse er det gjort

litteratursøk.

Resultatene analyseres ved hjelp av teoretiske perspektiver knyttet til risikobegrepet og risikoforståelse i tillegg til

teori om læring og taus kunnskap.

I drøftingen diskuteres direktoratets tilnærming til risiko med hensyn til uanmeldt tilsyn. En konkluderer med at det

primære hensyn med tilsyn er å sikre at ikke aktørene operer med uakseptabelt risikonivå. Videre vises det at under

gjeldende regelverksregime på skip er det fra et tilsyns ståsted lite forskjell på tolerabel og akseptabel risiko.

Det introduseres et nytt begrep, sikkerhetstilstand, som brukes for å uttrykke hvorvidt et fartøy opereres innenfor

regelverkets krav. Dette gjøres primært fordi inspektørenes erfaringer er vanskelige å relatere til risiko direkte. Disse

knytter seg i langt større grad til årsaksforklaringer rundt hvilke faktorer som tyder på at de kan forvente mange og

alvorlige funn i et tilsyn. Bayesianske nettverk nyttes kvalitativt for å systematisere og synliggjøre funnene.

Avslutningsvis drøftes relasjon mellom sikkerhetstilstand og risiko på skip. Relasjonen mellom disse synliggjøres i

en modell. Det vises her til at en i videre arbeid må se til andre kilder for å få god informasjon om forhold som

påvirker risiko utover sikkerhetstilstand.

Til sist benyttes modellen i et praktisk eksempel som også ble prøvd under spørreundersøkelsen. Eksempelet syn‐

liggjør at modellen har kvalitativ nytteverdi. Videre vises det hvordan arbeidet kan videreføres for å etablere en

kvantitativ modell.

Title: On the Human error in Maintenance: Risk potential and Mitigation

Author: Peng, Guicang


External Supervisor: Anne Siri Birkeland Carlsen (DNV GL)

Abstract: In this thesis, we have firstly reviewed the maintenance management evolution process, meanwhile de‐

pends on relevant data and conclusions from other literatures, we found that in general human errors are the causa‐

tion factors for large number of maintenance failures and the accidents and incidents thereafter, thus human errors

become one of the biggest challenges faced by the industry. With the finding we establish the research objectives of

the thesis as to firstly identify general patterns of human errors by establishing human error classification system,

then try to identify human errors influencing factors of those human errors occurred in the maintenance process, Fi‐

nally try to examine the management status of those influencing factors in the Norwegian Maintenance management

regimes. We have set our discussion scope mainly on North Sea Oil & Gas Industry; therefore, we firstly conducted a

survey of North Sea legislation regimes, then legislation regimes of UK and Norway consequently as a background

for further discussion.

Title: Anskaffelse av grunnundersøkelser i bygg‐ og anleggsprosjekt: En kartlegging av

dagens utfordringer og anskaffelsesstrategier

Author: Rudlang, Tore

Supervisor: Jan Frick

Abstract: Riksrevisjonen (2010, 2012) fremhever uforutsette grunnforhold og svak gjennomføring av grunnun‐

dersøkelser som et problemområdet i bygg‐ og anleggsbransjen, og en viktig årsak til store kostnadsoverskridelser

og forsinkelser i offentlige vegprosjekt.

Oppgaven studerer anskaffelsesforholdet mellom byggherre, rådgiver og grunnundersøkelsesentreprenør fra

rådgivende geoteknikers perspektiv. Gjennom 10 dybdeintervju med de ulike aktørene i verdikjeden, er utfordringer

ved anskaffelsen av grunnundersøkelser kartlagt og systematisert. I lys av utfordringene diskuteres aktuelle strate‐

gier for å styre leveransen av grunnundersøkelser slik at rådgiveren kan sikre et godt geoteknisk prosjekteringsgrun‐

nlag og redusere usikkerhet ved grunnforholdene i et prosjekt.


Studiet har avdekket utfordringer både fra byggherren som oppdragsgiver, og fra leverandør av grunnun‐

dersøkelser. Byggherrerelaterte utfordringer knyttes i hovedsak til lav planleggings‐ og bestillerkompetanse, mens

de leverandørrelaterte utfordringene knyttes til usikkerhet i leverandørmarkedet og usikker kvalitet i utførelsen av

tjenestene. Analysen viser et verdiskapende potensial gjennom tettere samarbeid mellom aktørene. Samarbeid med

byggherren begrenses av offentlige regelverk. Leverandørforholdet derimot har større mulighet for integrasjon og

samarbeid. De geotekniske rådgiverne søker langsiktige leveranseforhold, horisontale samarbeidsavtaler og vertikal

integrasjon for å kompensere for de leverandørrelaterte utfordringene og slik sikre et godt geoteknisk prosjekter‐

ingsgrunnlag.

Title: Risk Management Using Big Real Time Data

Author: Cheng, Jie

Supervisor: Rong, Chunming

Abstract: Adding to societal changes today, are the miscellaneous big data produced in different fields. Coupled

with these data is the appearance of risk management. Admittedly, to predict future trend by using these data is con‐

ducive to make everything more efficient and easy. Now, no matter companies or individuals, they increasingly fo‐

cus on identifying risks and managing them before risks. Effective risk management will lead them to deal with po‐

tential problems.

This thesis focuses on risk management of flight delay area using big real time data. It proposes two different predic‐

tion models, one is called General Long Term Departure Prediction Model and the other is named as Improved Real

Time Arrival Prediction Model. By studying the main factors lead to flight delay, this thesis takes weather, carrier,

National Aviation System, security and previous late aircraft as analysis factors. By utilizing our models can do not

only long time but also short term flight delay predictions. The results demonstrate goodness of fit. Besides the theo‐

ry part, it also presents a practical and beautiful web application for real time flight arrival prediction based on our

second model.

Title: Parle PSO in Spark

Author: Cui, Long

Supervisor: Esteves, Rui Paulo Maximo Pereira Mateus , Rong, Chunming , Wlodarczyk, Tomasz Wiktor

Abstract: This thesis focuses in contributing to the problem of efficiently distributing the PSO using a new technolo‐

gy named Spark. This thesis describes how to adopt the classic Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm to the distrib‐

uted Big Data platform Spark.

The solution of the problem is to firstly define the Spark data structure (Resilient Distributed Datset) for our PSO

algorithm and then create the initialization algorithm for parallel PSO. The main processing algorithm consists of

Foreach Operation design and Collect Operation design.

We implemented our algorithm using Java and tested it with a real world use case of energy optimization for build‐

ings. The use case is part of the EU FP7 research project named SEDS1 (Self‐Learning Energy Efficient Buildings and

Open Spaces) that has the participation of the University of Stavanger. The experiments show that both Spark and

Hadoop could carry out big data calculation, which normal serial PSO could not handle.

Title: Predict the Flow of Well Fluids: A Big Data Approach

Author: Asadollahi, Reza

Supervisor: Esteves, Rui Paulo Maximo Pereira Mateus , Rong, Chunming

External Supervisor: Barreto, Oliver (ConocoPhillips)

Abstract: In this thesis, a real usecase of an oil well was studied and an approach was proposed to process and anal‐

ysis a large amount of structured and unstructured data using Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and design an Arti‐

ficial Neural Network (ANN) to predict the flow of the well fluids. The usefulness of this method has been proved

by predicting the rates of the well fluids for the usecase with reasonable low errors. Moreover, we proposed a second


approach that increased even more the network accuracy [lower errors].

Title: Framework of Evidence Collection with Temporal Logic and First‐Order Logic for

Providing Accountability in Cloud Service

Author: Ang, Suryanto

Supervisor: Wlodarczyk, Tomasz Wiktor , Rong, Chunming

Abstract: Two approaches on processing source of evidence and policy are shown and compared. The first approach

processes them as MFOTL using MonPoly. The second approach processes them as Prolog (FOL) using Pyke.

Testing on those two approaches using the implementations done on this thesis shows that representing accountabil‐

ity policies in MFOTL gives more expressiveness than representing them in pure Prolog (FOL). However processing

of MFOTL used in MonPoly gives no more flexibility in terms of practical usage and improvement than using Prolog

with Pyke.

Title: Vekstselskaper – En analyse av gaselleselskaper i Rogaland

Author: Hansen, Silje Mellemstrand and Skei, Charlotte Ringard


Abstract: I dag etableres det rekordmange virksomheter i Norge, og etablering av nye virksomheter er svært viktig

for et land da det skaper innovasjon og vekst. Vekst kan oppstå både som vekst i antall selskaper og vekst innad i

selskapene. Det er tidligere forsket på hva som forårsaker vekst og hva som gjør at noen selskaper opplever høy

vekst mens andre så vidt overlever. Økt fokus på hvilke faktorer som skaper vekst kan kanskje bidra til å generere

mer vekst. Med bakgrunn i dette har vi valgt å rette oppgaven vår mot vekstselskaper. Problemstillingen vår er:

Hva kjennetegner et vekstselskap i Rogaland? Er det de samme faktorene som er utdypet i tidligere litteratur, eller er

Rogaland særegent?

For å kunne svare på problemstillingen har vi tatt utgangspunkt i selskaper fra gasellekåringen til Dagens

Næringsliv, regnskapsinformasjon fra Proff Forvalt og tidligere litteratur skrevet av David Storey og Jim Collins.

Metoden som er brukt er kvalitativ i form av dybdeintervjuer av vekstselskaper. Ved å studere vekstselskaper i Ro‐

galand har vi kommet frem til 11 fellesnevnere knyttet til entreprenøren, selskapet, strategien og driften. Samtidig

har vi funnet ut at vekstselskaper i Rogaland, med sin høye andel oljeselskaper, ikke er så særegne som mange skulle

tro.

Title: Strategivalg i produksjonsbedrifter: Analyse av trender i Europa

Author: Sandal, Liv Toril and Marvik, Olav


Abstract: Gjennom analyse av utvalgte trender fra IMSS (International Manufacturing Strategy Survey) vil denne

studien undersøke hvordan strategiene har vært i produksjonsbedrifter i Europa fra 1992 til 2013. Strategiområdene

som undersøkes er; konkurransestrategi, valg av leverandører, bruk av Just‐in‐Time, prosessdesign, organisas‐

jonsnivå og kontrollspenn og belønningssystem. Studien har en deskriptiv og kausal tilnærming og det er benyttet

kvantitative primærdata innhentet av det globale nettverket rundt IMSS. Det blir utført både longitudinelle analyser

og tverrsnittanalyser, og det gjøres enkle statistiske beregninger. Oppgaven har to studieområder som undersøkes.

Studieområde 1 består av bedrifter fra Norge, Danmark, Sverige og Nederland og studieområde 2 består av bedrifter

fra Belgia, Finland, Irland, Storbritannia og Tyskland i tillegg til bedriftene i landene i studieområde 1. Et hovedfunn

er at bedriftene ser ut til å utvikle seg i retningen av å bli mer komplekse. Dette gjenspeiles av at bedriftene baserer

belønningssystemene sine på flere faktorer i 2013 enn i 1992, og at flere bedrifter har mer enn ett prosessdesign i 2013

enn i 1992. Det er også funnet at bruk av Just‐in‐Time har hatt en nedadgående trend. Internt i studieområdene er det

ikke funnet noen sammenheng mellom antall organisasjonsnivå og kontrollspenn per linjeleder. Ved sammenligning

av studieområdene viser funnene totalt sett likevel at studieområde 2 har mindre kontrollspenn enn studieområde 1,

samtidig som området også har høyere gjennomsnittlig antall organisasjonsnivå. I konkurransestrategi styres


viktigheten av attributtene lavere salgspriser og mer individuell tilpasning i stor grad av prosessdesignet. Ved valg

av leverandør er det funnet en positiv sammenheng mellom viktigheten av kriteriet leveringsdyktighet og

bedriftenes bruk av Justin‐Time. Produktdesign og kvalitet, tilpasningskvalitet og leveringspålitelighet har vært de

viktigste attributtene i bedriftenes konkurransestrategi totalt sett gjennom alle undersøkelsene. Lavest pris, kvalitet

og leveringsdyktighet har vært de viktigste kriteriene ved bedrifters valg av leverandør.

Title: En analyse av utfordringene petroleumsnæringen vil møte når de beveger seg mot Nor‐

dområdene

Author: Viste, Karianne


Abstract: This thesis provides a gathered overview over the numerous challenges the petroleum industry will face in

the High North. It will provide the reader with a greater knowledge of the various challenges for the petroleum in‐

dustry, and the different types of challenges that has to be resolved in order to establish installations and to deploy

personnel in this area.

Title: Hydrodynamic Analysis during Manifold installation in the Gulf of Mexico

Author: Pavon‐Manzo, Diana Denisse


External Supervisor: Mexican Petroleum Institute, Mexico City

Abstract: The thesis is focused on hydrodynamic analysis of the installation of a 4 slots submarine Manifold at a

depth of 1300 meters located in the Gulf of Mexico. The OrcaFlex software is used for simulation of the installation

vessel and forces induced on the Manifold being lowered down. Different installation methods are tested.

Title: Bevegelses analyse lekter

Author: Pettersen, Kenneth Thorsen


External Supervisor: Aibel, Haugesund

Abstract: The thesis elaborates on the topic of roll motion of a vessel and analyses the roll damping coefficient using

Wadam and Moses computer programs.

Title: Loadout Manual for the Edvard Grieg Process Module

Author: Bjørkeland, Rudi


External Supervisor: Aker Solutions, Egersund

Abstract: This thesis contains a study of a loadout operation at Aker Solutions Egersund for the Edvard Grieg pro‐

cess module, which will happen in late December 2014. The study is mainly focused on mooring of the barge and

risk analysis through all steps of the operation.

Title: Identification of Local Environmental, Geographical or Cultural Factors that May Influ‐

ence Offshore Operations and Maintenance Processes

Author: Yang, Hao



External Supervisor: COSL

Abstract: In this thesis, a series of methodologies with respect to risk analysis & risk assessment, decision making

engineering and ergonomics is used to analyze the causes and consequences related to the influence factors on off‐

shore operations and maintenance processes. A risk‐based methodology concerning offshore operations is proposed

to provide helpful information contributing to show how to identify and deal with circumstance in offshore opera‐

tions and maintenance processes.

Title: Effects of Impacts from Large Supply Vessels on Jacket Structures

Author: Aladina, Dody


External Supervisor: DNV GL, Stavanger


Title: Hvilke elementer påvirker beslutningsgrunnlaget til beredskapsledere i Statoil, og hvilken

betydning kan disse elementene ha for beslutninger og læring

Author: Jensen, Thomas and Drevland, Øystein


External Supervisor: Statoil


Title: Kan godt sjømannskap ivaretas gjennom mål‐ og funksjonskrav?

Author: Nordbø, Ane


Abstract: I denne studien har jeg rettet oppmerksomhet mot det maritime sikkerhetsstyringsregimet. Gjennom

innføring av blant annet International Safety Mangement Code [ISM‐koden] og den nye Skipssikkerhetsloven (2007),

har det maritime regelverket gradvis utviklet seg i retning av å bli mer mål‐ og funksjonsbasert. Historisk sett har

regelverket innenfor skipsfart vært preget av preskriptive regler og detaljregulering. Jeg valgte derfor å se nærmere

på hvordan rederier og myndigheter kan regulere risiko i et mål‐ og funksjonsbasert regime. For å belyse problem‐

stillingen tok jeg utgangspunkt i ankerhåndteringsfartøy, som er et eksempel på et avansert offshore servicefartøy

med risikofylte arbeidsoperasjoner. Den norske offshoreflåten er verdensledende, og det var derfor interessant å se

på regelverksutviklingen knyttet til denne fartøystypen. For å besvare problemstillingen utformet jeg fire for‐

skningsspørsmål. Først forsøkte jeg å få innsikt i hva som kjennetegner et funksjonsbasert maritimt sikkerhetsstyr‐

ingsregime (1). Videre ønsket jeg å finne ut hvordan myndigheter og klasseselskaper kan føre tilsyn og vurdere

etterlevelsen av funksjonelle krav (2). Deretter forsøkte jeg å undersøke hvordan rederier kan tilpasse sikkerhetsstyr‐

ingssystemene til egne behov og aktiviteter (3). Avslutningsvis så jeg på hvilke styringsutfordringer og –muligheter

det er knyttet til et funksjonsbasert regelverk (4). Jeg intervjuet representanter fra Nærings‐ og fiskeridepartementet,

Sjøfartsdirektoratet, klasseselskap og rederier for å få innsikt i det maritime regimet. Hovedfunnene i denne studien

peker i retning av at funksjonskrav ikke er et innarbeidet begrep innenfor skipsfartsindustrien. Et særtrekk ved det

maritime sikkerhetsstyringsregimet er at det er preget av en form for dobbeltregulering. Det er utviklet nye mål‐ og

funksjonskrav, for eksempel i ISM‐koden, som kommer i tillegg til den eksisterende detaljreguleringen. Videre kom‐

mer det frem av undersøkelsen min at de internasjonale normene er drivende og legger føringer for rederiene, og er

av mer praktisk betydning enn den norske reguleringen. Funksjonskrav kan videre være vanskelig å vurdere

etterlevelsen av. Funnene viste at det eksisterer en usikkerhet hos rederiene omkring delegeringen av tilsynsmyn‐

dighet til klasseselskap.


Title: Sustainable Value creation in Manufacturing Networks (SustainValue)

Sponsor: FP7 (EU)

Researchers: Jayantha P. Liyanage, (CIAM/UiS) , Jakob E. Beer (CIAM/UiS), Other partners from EU

Objective: The project will develop governance and business models, a new methodology to support sustainable

life cycle decisions and sustainability assurance performance standards for complex business processes in integrated

production and service networks.

Duration: 2011‐2014 (completed)

Title: Creating shared value in Manufacturing Networks by improving energy and resource

efficiency (CARE)

Sponsor: H2020‐FoF 2014 (EU)

Researchers: Jayantha P. Liyanage (CIAM/UiS), Jotne (CIAM/Norway), Other partners from EU

Objective: Transform the manufacturing enterprise by moving beyond incremental changes in environmental per‐

formance towards a step change in energy and resource efficiency from a lifecycle perspective (LCA, LCC).

Duration: 2014‐2016 (submitted)

Title: Strategic business models and governance for Sustainable solutions (StraSus)

Sponsor: Tekes (Finland)

Researchers: Jayantha P. Liyanage (CIAM/UiS), Other partners from Finland

Objective: service concepts and business models, which support the development of new business based on sus‐

tainable production, and energy and material efficiency .


Title: Service solutions for Fleet management (S4Fleet)

Sponsor: Finnish Metals and Engineering Competence Cluster (Finland)

Researchers: Jayantha P. Liyanage (CIAM/UiS), Other partners from Finland

Objective: improve profit creation of service business in technology‐based firms by creating enablers for high‐

volume, dynamic and global service business. Duration: 2015‐2018

Title: Enabling Rapid‐Reconfiguration of Flexible production systems in the process industry

via Integrated decision support for planning and control (Rapid‐Re‐Pro2)

Sponsor: H2020 (EU)

Researchers: Jayantha P. Liyanage (CIAM/UiS), Jotne AS (CIAM/Norway), Other partners from EU

Objective: foster the wide application of modular production in process industry allowing for higher flexibility and

faster reconfigurability via new tools as integrated decision support systems for planning and control.

Duration: 2015‐2018 (submitted in 2015)

National and International Research Projects in 2014


Title: Centre for Petroleum Production Facilities (CPPF) Sponsor: Industrial partners

Researchers: CIAM (UiS), MARINTEK, SINTEF, IFE and IRIS

Objective: CPPF set ambitious targets for the vision to improve lifetime and value contribution of petrole‐

um facilities while assuring safety for people, environment and assets, and will be a significant international

contributor to modern risk and safety methods and solutions for the O&G industry as well as the society.

Title: Roald Amundsen Petroleum Research Sponsor: Academic and industrial partners

Researchers: Universitetet i Tromsø (UiT), Universitetet i Nordland (UiN), Høgskolen i Narvik (HiN), Uni‐

versitetet i Stavanger (UIS), International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS), Northern Research Institute

(Norut) og Høg‐‐‐‐ skolen i Finnmark (HiF)

Objective: to establish a national centre for petroleum activities in the Arctic, this will focus on the following re‐

search areas: Arctic petroleum geology, Arctic offshore technology, development and operations, Arctic environment

and safety, Arctic social and business.

Title: FRISC ‐ Forum for Research and Innovation in Information Security and Communica‐

tions Sponsor: RCN (The Research Council of Norway)

Researchers: Tor Helleseth, Stig Frode Mjølsnes, Eli Winjum, Hanno Langweg, Audun Jøsang, Leif Nilsen, Vladi‐

mir A Oleshchuk, Sondre Rønjom, Chunming Rong, Randi Schrøder Flønes

Objective: The purpose of FRISC is to create meeting places for research and innovation in information, where

information sharing and value‐added utilization of results can happen with international perspective.


Title: Reelwell Drilling Method‐Applications for Subsea Wells – Riserless Drilling of Pre‐Salt

Wells Sponsor: NFR – Demo 2000

Researchers: Arnfinn Nergaard

Objective: Drilling method for energy efficient riser‐less drilling


Title: Intelligent Biogas Fueled Energy Conversion Technologies Sponsor: IRIS ‐ International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS)

Researchers: Assadi, Mohsen (IRIS/UIS), Breuhaus, Peter (UIS), Somehsaraei, Homam Nikpey (UIS), Razbani,

Omid (UIS), Mansouri, Mohammad (UIS)

Objective: Intelligent biogas fuelled energy conversion technologies

Duration: January 2010—December 2014

Title: Coll Living Lab “A Living Labs network for user‐driven innovation of ICT services” Sponsor: Nordic‐Baltic Research and Innovation Programme on Living Labs (LILAN)

Researchers: Jan Frick, Atle Løkken, Hallgeir Skretting, Turid Borgen, (Universitetet i Stavanger); Aalborg Univer‐

sity, Denmark; Karlstad University, Sweden; Compare, Sweden; ICT‐Norcom, Denmark; Greater Stavanger, Norway.

Objective: Strengthen the knowledge and research on Living Labs and user‐driven innovation in the Nordic‐Baltic

region. Develop new, innovative and highly appreciated products, services and concepts.


Title: iTRACT Sponsor: InterReg IVb NorthSea

Researchers: Jan Frick (Universitetet i Stavanger), and other Partners from Europe.

Objective: To improve public transport by utilizing mobile computing/ communication.



Abraha, H.H.; Liyanage, J.P.

Human and Organizational factors (HOFs) contributions to the occurrence of major accidents using Offshore acci‐

dents as a Case study. AHFE Conference 2014 (ISBN 978‐1‐4951‐2100‐5) 349 p.

Beer, J.E.; Liyanage, J.P.

Performance standardization for Sustainability in Complex production networks: A roadmap. I: Engineering Asset

Management 2011: Proceedings of the sixth World congress on Engineering asset management. Springer 2014 (ISBN

978‐1‐4471‐4992‐7). pp. 339‐348.

Darmawan, A.; Liyanage, J.P.

Subsea asset maintenance on the NCS: On the trends, future innovations, and fitness of Life of Field. 9th World Con‐

gress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM 2014); 2014‐10‐28 ‐ 2014‐10‐31

Endrerud, O.‐E. V.; Liyanage, J.P.; Keseric, N.

Marine logistics decision support for operation and maintenance of offshore wind parks with a multi method simula‐

tion model. I: Proceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE Press 2014 (ISBN 978‐1‐4799‐7486‐3). pp.

1712‐1722.

Endrerud, Ole‐Erik Vestøl; Liyanage, Jayantha Prasanna; Keseric, Nenad.

Marine logistics decision support for operation and maintenance of offshore wind parks with a multi method simula‐

tion model. I: Proceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE Press 2014 ISBN 978‐1‐4799‐7486‐3. p. 1712

‐1722 UIS

Holgado, M; Macchi, M; Liyanage, J.P.; Beer, J.E.

An Integrated assessment platform for Sustainability performance in Value networks: A proposal and first evidence

from industry. KES International 2014 (ISBN 978‐0‐9561516‐4‐3) 553 p.

Liyanage, J.P.

Strategic management of oil & gas assets. 9th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM 2014);

2014‐10‐28 ‐ 2014‐10‐31 UIS

Liyanage, J.P.; Mba, D; Smit, J.; Tse, P.

Recognition / Endorsement of Engineering asset management programs. 9th World Congress on Engineering Asset

Management (WCEAM 2014); 2014‐10‐28 ‐ 2014‐10‐31

Liyanage, J.P.; Schaeperkotter, C.

Managing performance in Networked business environments. EU project on Sustainable Value Creation in Manufac‐

turing Networks (SustainValue); 2014‐03‐13 ‐ 2014‐03‐13

Conference Publications in 2014


Rabinad, D; Liyanage, J.P.

Cost of Quality in EPC projects in Oil & Gas industry: A case analysis of lessons learned. 9th World Congress on En‐

gineering Asset Management (WCEAM 2014); 2014‐10‐28 ‐ 2014‐10‐31

Seldal, A; Liyanage, J.P.

On the assurance of Environmental quality in a new Offshore production platform: A study from North sea. 9th

World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM 2014); 2014‐10‐28 ‐ 2014‐10‐31

Thalji, N.E.; Liyanage, J.P.; Korhonen, H.

Sustainability‐based development of local Food service in a Hypermarket context: A case study in Finland. Interna‐

tional Conference on Industrial systems and Manufacturing engineering (ISME 2014); 2014‐11‐11 ‐ 2014‐11‐13

Tiusanen, R.; Jannes, J.; Liyanage, J.P.

From Design‐to‐Operations risk mitigation in Nordic wind energy assets: A systematic RAMS+I management model.

I: Engineering Asset Management 2011: Proceedings of the sixth World congress on Engineering asset management.

Springer 2014 (ISBN 978‐1‐4471‐4992‐7). pp. 365‐384

Wijnia, Y.; de Croon, J.; Liyanage, J.P.

Application of a unified Reference model across Asset types: Comparative cases. I: Engineering Asset Management

2011: Proceedings of the sixth World congress on Engineering asset management. Springer 2014 (ISBN 978‐1‐4471‐

4992‐7). pp. 409‐418

Wijnia, Y.; de Croon, J; Liyanage, J.P.

Towards and Asset management reference model: Basis for a unified approach. I: Engineering Asset Management

2011: Proceedings of the sixth World congress on Engineering asset management. Springer 2014 (ISBN 978‐1‐4471‐

4992‐7). pp. 331‐338

Baram, Michael S.; Lindøe, Preben Hempel.

Modes of risk regulation for prevention of major industrial accidents. I: Risk governance of offshore oil and gas oper‐

ations. Cambridge University Press 2014 ISBN 978‐1‐107‐02554‐7. p. 34‐55

Lindøe, Preben Hempel; Baram, Michael; Renn, Ortwin.

Risk governance of offshore oil and gas operations. Cambridge University Press 2014 (ISBN 978‐1‐107‐02554‐7)

434p.

Netland, T.H.; Frick, J.

Trends in manufacturing strategies: A longitudinal investigation of the International Manufacturing Strategy Sur‐

vey. EurOMA: Operations Management in an Innovation Economy; 2014‐06‐20 ‐ 2014‐06‐25

Frick, J.

Improving Transport and Accessibility through New Communication Technologies. I: Advances in Production Man‐

agement Systems Innovative and Knowledge‐Based Production Management in a Global‐LocalWorld IFIP WG 5.7

International Conference, APMS 2014 Ajaccio, France, September 20‐24, 2014 Proceedings, Part II. Springer 2014

ISBN 978‐3‐662‐44735‐2. pp. 572‐478

Frick, J.; Ali, M.

Management of technology innovations during export to new markets: How government incentives affect establish‐

ment ratio. EurOMA: Operations Management in an Innovation Economy; 2014‐06‐20 ‐ 2014‐06‐25


Frick, J; Ali, M.

The Importance of Emerging Markets for Petroleum Technology Companies in Norway: Management and Entry

Operation Strategies. I: Advances in production management systems: innovative and knowledge‐based production

management in a global‐local world: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2014, Ajaccio, France, September

20‐24, 2014, Proceedings, Part III. Springer 2014 ISBN 978‐3‐662‐44732‐1. pp. 481‐489

Taheri Monfared, A.; Rong, C.

Flexible Building Blocks for Software Defined Network Function Virtualization. IEEE 10th International Conference

on Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness in Heterogeneous Networks (QShine); 2014‐08‐18 ‐ 2014‐08‐20.

Rong, C.

Service Security in Cloud. The 2014 3rd IEEE International Conference on Cloud Networking (IEEE CloudNet 2014);

2014‐10‐08 ‐ 2014‐10‐10.

Rong, C.

Furture Service Security: Data Accountability and Multitenant Monitoring. Tridentcom 2013: 9th International Con‐

ference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks & Communities; 2014‐05‐05 ‐

2014‐05‐07.

Chakravorty, A.; Rong, C.; Evensen, P.; Wlodarczyk, T.W.

A Distributed Gaussian‐Means Clustering Algorithm for Forecasting Domestic Energy Usage. I: Proceedings of 2014

International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP 2014); 3‐5 November 2014, Hong Kong, China.

Chakravorty, A.; Wlodarczyk, T.W; Rong, C.

A Scalable K‐Anonymization Solution for Preserving Privacy in an Aging‐in‐Place Welfare Intercloud. IEEE Third

International Workshop on Cloud Computing Interclouds, Multiclouds, Federations, and Interoperability.

Chakravorty, A.; Wlodarczyk, T.W; Rong, C.

A Scalable K‐Anonymization Solution for Preserving Privacy in an Aging‐in‐Place Welfare Intercloud. I: Proceedings

of IEEE International Conference on Cloud Engineering (IC2E 2014); 10–14 March 2014, Boston, Massachusetts. IEEE

Computer Society 2014. pp. 424‐431

Thomas, P.; Bratvold R.B; Begg, S.H.

Robust Discretization of Continuous Probability Distributions for Value‐of‐Information Analyses. Paper IPTC 17975,

presented at the 8th International Petroleum Technology Conference.

Begg, S.H.; Bratvold R.B; Welsh, M.B.

Uncertainty vs. Variability – What’s the Difference and Why is it Important? Paper SPE 169850, presented at the SPE

Hydrocarbon Economics and Evaluation Symposium held in Houston, Texas, USA, 19–‐20 May 2014.

Kullawan, K.; Bratvold R.B; Bickel, J.E.

Value Creation with Multi‐Criteria Decision Making in Geosteering Operations. Paper SPE 169849, presented at the

SPE Hydrocarbon Economics and Evaluation Symposium held in Houston, Texas, USA, 19–20 May 2014.

Mansouri Majoumerd, M.; Assadi, M.; Breuhaus, P.

H2‐IGCC system integration and techno‐economic analysis. 7th International Gas Turbine Conference (IGTC14);

2014‐10‐14 ‐ 2014‐10‐15.


Nikpey Somehsaraei, H.; Mansouri Majoumerd, M.; Assadi, M.; Breuhaus, P.

Thermodynamic analysis of innovative micro gas turbine cycles. ASME Turbo Expo; 2014‐06‐16 ‐ 2014‐06‐20.

Efimov, Y.; Zolotukhin, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.; Kornishin, K.

Cluster development of the Barents and Kara Seas HC mega basins from the Novaya Zemlya archipelago. Paper

OTC 17492, presented at Arctic Technology Conference, Houston, February 2014.

Urycheva, M.; Gudmestad, O.T.

A new jack‐up unit concept to extend the arctic drilling season. Paper OTC 24616, presented at Arctic Offshore Tech‐

nology Conference, Houston, February 2014

Gudmestad, O.T.

Sustainable oil and gas production in the 21st Century with emphasis on offshore fields. Energy and Management in

the 21st century. Proceedings of Energy Quest 2014, 23 – 25 April, Ekaterinburg, Russia. WIT Transactions on Ecolo‐

gy and the Environment, Vol. 190, pp. 777‐ 788, ISSN 1743‐3541.

Rathyanake, R. M. C.; Samarakoon, S.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Use of technology qualification in offshore oil and gas operations: an analysis for mitigating the consequence of fail‐

ure. Paper number OMAE2014‐23410. Presented at OMAE 2014, June 2014, San Francisco.

Choi, S.‐J.; Lee, K.‐H.; Gudmestad, O.T.

3D numerical simulation of breaking wave impact forces on an inclined pile. Paper TPC 0489. Presented at ISOPE,

June 2014, Busan, Korea.

Sevcik, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Systematic approach to risk reduction measures in the Norwegian offshore oil and gas industry. Presented at 9th

International Conference on Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation 4 ‐ 6 June, 2014, New Forest, UK.

Arntsen, Ø. A.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Wave slamming forces on truss structures in shallow water. Proceedings of the HYDRALAB IV Joint User Meeting,

July 2014, Lisbon.

Aristova, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Kolskaya and Kulluk. A disaster and a near disaster. Presented at IceTech, July 2014, Banff, Canada.

Gudmestad, O.T.; Lund, E. E.

Winterization of cold climate and arctic offshore operations. Presented at IceTech, July 2014, Banff, Canada.

Sevcik, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Solutions and safety barriers: the holistic approach to risk‐reducing measures. Presented at Esrel 2014, September

2014, Wroclaw, Poland.

Li, T.; Barabadi, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Dynamic positioning systems in harsh climate conditions. Presented at Esrel 2014, September 2014, Wroclaw, Po‐

land.


Cieslikiewicz, W.; Podrażka, O.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Breaking wave loads on truss support structures for offshore wind turbines. Presented at 2nd International Confer‐

ence on Maritime Technology and Engineering, MARTECH 2014, IST Congress, October 2014, Lisbon.

Gudmestad, O.T.

Gradual approach to the Arctic. Presented at Arctic Oil & Gas 2014 Summit, January 2014, Oslo.

Cieslikiewicz, W.; Gudmestad, O.T.; Podrazka, O.

Breaking wave impact forces on truss support structures for offshore wind turbines. Presentation at EGU General

Assembly 2014, April 2014, Wienna, Austria, Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 16, EGU2014‐13190‐6.

Lokko, N.N.B.; Raza, J.; Markeset, T.; Panesar, S.S.

Practical challenges in determining periodic maintenance intervals on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS): Some

expert views and opinions. Proceedings of the Maintenance Performance Measurement and Management Confer‐

ence (MPMM2014), September 4‐5th, Coimbra, Portugal.

Lokko, N.N.B.; Raza, J.; Markeset, T.; Panesar, S.S.

Exploring the condition‐based maintenance opportunities for production‐critical assets. Proceedings of the Mainte‐

nance Performance Measurement and Management Conference (MPMM2014), October Coimbra, Portugal.

Kusumawardhani, A.; Markeset, T.

Asset integrity of deepwater petroleum production facilities. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on

Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2014), December 09‐12th, Selangor, Malaysia.


Sourcing strategy for asset management support services of petroleum production facilities. Proceedings of the 6th

International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM2014), December 10‐12th, Bali, Indo‐

nesia.


Research design for industrial service studies. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Operations and

Supply Chain Management (OSCM2014), December 10‐12th, Bali, Indonesia.


Information system challenges in managing asset integrity of petroleum production facilities. Proceedings of the 6th

International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM2014), December 10‐12th, Bali, Indo‐

nesia.

Moreno‐Trejo, J.; Markeset, T.

Power Distribution in Subsea Developments: a System Engineering Perspective. Proceedings of the 2014 SPE Rus‐

sian Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Technical Conference and Exhibition, 14‐16 October, Moscow, Russia.


Valkokari, K; Valkokari, P; Palomaki, K; Uusitalo, T; Reunanen, Markku; Macchi, M; Rana, P; Liyanage, J.P.

Road mapping the Business potential of sustainability within the Manufacturing industry. Foresight 2014; Volume

16. (4) p. 360‐384.

Jaatun, M.G.; Bernsmed, K.; Rong, C.

Security Governance and SLAs in Cloud Computing. International Journal of Cloud Computing 2014; Vol. 3. (1).

Nguyen, S.T.; Cayirci, E.; Rong, C.

A secure many‐to‐many routing protocol for wireless sensor and actuator networks. Security and Communication

Networks 2014; Vol. 7. (1) pp. 88‐98.

Rong, C.

Nye tjenester gir en enklere hverdag hjemmet. NTVA temakveld: Helse og velferdsteknologi; 2014‐10‐30.

Rong, C.; Zhao, G.; Cayirci, E.; Hongbing, C.

RFID Security. I: Network and System Security. Elsevier 2014; ISBN 978‐0‐12‐416689‐9. pp. 353‐380.

Rong, C.; Zhao, G.; Yan, L.; Cayirci, E.; Hongbing, C.

Wireless Network Security. I: Network and System Security. Elsevier 2014; ISBN 978‐0‐12‐416689‐9. pp. 291‐319

Kullawan, K.; Bratvold, R.B.; Bickel, J.E.

A Decision Analytic Approach to Geosteering Operations. SPE Drilling & Completion 2014; Vol. 29. (1) pp. 36‐46.

Willigers, B.J.A.; Begg, S.; Bratvold, R.B.

Combining Geostatistics with Bayesian Updating To Continually Optimize Drilling Strategy in Shale‐Gas Plays. So‐

ciety of Petroleum Engineers.

Thomas, P.; Bratvold, R.B.; Bickel, J.E.

The Risk of Using Risk Matrices. SPE Econ & Mgmt 6 (2): 56‐66.

Mansouri Majoumerd, M.; Assadi, M.

Techno‐economic assessment of fossil fuel power plants with CO2 capture – Results of EU H2‐IGCC pro‐

ject. International journal of hydrogen energy 2014; Vol. 39. (30) pp. 16771‐16784.

Mansouri Majoumerd, M.; Nikpey Somehsaraei, H.; Assadi, M.; Breuhaus, P.

Micro gas turbine configurations with carbon capture – Performance assessment using a validated thermodynamic

model. Applied Thermal Engineering 2014; Vol. 73. (1) pp. 170‐182.

Journal Publications in 2014


Mansouri Majoumerd, M.; Raas, H.; De, S.; Assadi, M.

Estimation of performance variation of future generation IGCC with coal quality and gasification process – Simula‐

tion results of EU H2‐IGCC project. Applied Energy 2014; Vol. 113. pp. 452‐462.

Mollaei Barzi, Y.; Assadi, M.

Evaluation of a Thermosyphon Heat Pipe Operation and Application in a Waste Heat Recovery System. Experimental

heat transfer 2014; Vol. 25. (5) pp. 493‐510.

Nikpey Somehsaraei, H.; Assadi, M.; Breuhaus, P.; Mørkved, P.T.

Experimental evaluation and ANN modeling of a recuperative micro gas turbine burning mixtures of natural gas and

biogas. Applied Energy 2014; Vol. 117. pp. 30‐41.

Nikpey Somehsaraei, H.; Mansouri Majoumerd, M.; Breuhaus, P.; Assadi, M.

Performance analysis of a biogas‐fueled micro gas turbine using a validated thermodynamic model. Applied Thermal

Engineering 2014; Vol. 66. (1‐2) pp. 181‐190

Razbani, O.; Assadi, M.

Artificial neural network model of a short stack solid oxide fuel cell based on experimental data. Journal of Power

Sources 2014; Vol. 246. pp. 581‐586

Gudmestad, O.T.

Production system for near shore oil and gas deposits in cold climate and/or environmentally sensitive regions. Il Po‐

lo, Vol LXVII No 4, pp. 9 – 30.

Gudmestad, O.T.

Cold Region Hydrology”, in: “Handbook of Engineering Hydrology”, ed. by prof. Said Eslamian, CRC press, Taylor

and Francis, ISBN 9781466552418, March 2014

Gudmestad, O.T.

Influence of human and organizational factors, communication and management on risk in organizations and pro‐

jects. Safety and Security Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 54 – 63, March 2014, WIT Press.

Tørum, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.

Sand drift and growth of sand dunes on the Jæren coast, South Western Norway. International Journal of Sustainable

Development and Planning, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp 483‐499, August 2014, WIT Press.

Barabadi, A.; Gudmestad, O.T.; Barabadi, J.

RAMS Data Collection under Arctic Conditions. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol 135, March 2015, pp. 92

– 99.

Choi, S.‐J.; Lee, K.‐Ho; Gudmestad, O.T.

The effect of dynamic amplification due to a structure’s vibration on breaking wave impact. Ocean Engineering, Vol.

96, pp. 8 – 20.


Gudmestad, O.T.

Establishment of design basis in the initial phase of critical infrastructure projects. Journal of Critical Infrastructure,

February 2014, to appear in Vol. 11, No. 2, 2015.

Kalvig, Siri M.; Gudmestad, O.T.; Winther, N.

Exploring the gap between ʹbest knowledgeʹ and ʹbest practiceʹ in boundary layer meteorology for offshore wind

energy. Wind Energy 2014; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 161‐171

Barabadi, Abbas; Barabady, Javad; Markeset, Tore.

Application of reliability models with covariates in spare part prediction and optimization ‐ A case study. Reliability

Engineering & System Safety 2014; Vol. 123, pp. 1‐7.

Singh, Maneesh; Markeset, Tore.

Hybrid models for handling variability and uncertainty in probabilistic and possibilistic failure analysis of corroded

pipes. Engineering Failure Analysis 2014; Vol. 42, pp. 197‐209.

Singh, Maneesh; Markeset, Tore.

Simultaneous handling of variability and uncertainty in probabilistic and possibilistic failure analysis of corroded

pipes. International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management 2014; Vol. 5. (1), pp. 43‐54.

Singh, Maneesh; Markeset, Tore; Kumar, Uday.

Some philosophical issues in modeling corrosion of oil and gas pipelines. International Journal of Systems Assurance

Engineering and Management 2014; Vol. 5. (1), pp. 55‐74.


Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of the National mirror committee SN/K 536 on ‘Asset management’, Standard Norge

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of Scholarships, Society of Petroleum Engineers

(SPE); Stavanger chapter.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Editor‐in‐Chief, International Journal of Strategic Engineering Asset Management (IJSEAM),

InderScience publishers.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Founding fellow, International Society of Engineering Asset Management (ISEAM).

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Honorary fellow, International Foundation for Research in Maintenance (IFRIM).

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Honorary member, International Foundation for Research in Maintenance (IFRIM).

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Honorary member, Special Work group on ‘Advanced maintenance engineering, Services, and

Technology’ (A‐MEST) ‐ International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC)

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of International Editorial Review Board, Environmental Engineering Science.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of International Editorial Review Board, Engineering Asset Management Review.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of International Editorial Review Board, International Journal of Doctoral Studies.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of International Editorial Review Board, Journal of Information, Information technolo‐

gy, and Organizations.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of International Editorial Review Board, Interdisciplinary Journal of Information,

Knowledge, and Management.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Ad‐hoc reviewer, Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of International Steering Committee, The World Congress on Engineering Asset Man‐

agement (WCEAM).

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences, 2012‐

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of the Academy of Science in Stavanger, 2012‐

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Panelist, Seminar on ‘Recognition/Endorsement of Engineering asset management programs’,

World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM 2015), South Africa.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Workshop ‘Strategic management of Oil & Gas’, World Congress on Engineering Asset Man‐

agement (WCEAM 2015), South Africa.

Jayantha P. Liyanage, Member of the PhD examination committee, Doctoral Thesis on ‘Offshore wind data integra‐

tion’, by Trinh Hoang, Nguyen, University of Agder, Norway

Jayantha P. Liyanage, External examiner, Program module on Asset management, Graduate School of Technology

Management, Faculty of Engineering, Built environment, and Information technology, University of Pretoria, South

Africa.

Other Representations in 2014


Ove T Gudmestad Adjoint professor University of Tromsø Cold Climate Technology.

Ove T Gudmestad, Work Package Leader “Arctic Offshore Field Development”, Roald Amundsen Petroleum Re‐

search

Ove T Gudmestad “Doctor Honoris Causa” of Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russia

Ove T Gudmestad “Doctor Honoris Causa” of Murmansk State Technical University, Murmansk, Russia

Ove T Gudmestad. Member of “Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences”

Ove T Gudmestad Member of “Russian Academy of Technical Sciences”

Ove T Gudmestad Member of “Norwegian Polar Academy”

Ove T Gudmestad “Technology Pioneer”, Health, Safety & Environment: Reliability‐Based Design of Marine Struc‐

tures. Offshore Energy Center, Houston, USA

Ove T Gudmestad Honorary member “Norwegian Society of Earthquake Engineers”

Ove T Gudmestad Member of International Editorial Board ʺʺCold Regions Science and Technologyʺʺ

Ove T Gudmestad Member (National delegate) to International Standardization Organization, ISO Workgroups of

Arctic Offshore Structures, Arctic Offshore Operations

Ove T Gudmestad External Examinator Robert Gorden University, Aberdeen, Scotland Subsea Engineering

Mohsen Assadi, Visiting prof. Leeds University, UK

Mohsen Assadi, Director of center for sustainable energy solutions

Mohsen Assadi, Member of European Turbine Network

Mohsen Assadi, Subproject leader EU‐H2‐IGCC

Mohsen Assadi, Coordinator of clean natural gas applications, EU‐GCC clean energy network

Mohsen Assadi, Coordinator of UTP & UiS collaboration

Mohsen Assadi, Member of EU network EERA and the Norwegian network NERA

Mohsen Assadi, Member of EU network EPUE and the Norwegian network NPUE

Mohsen Assadi, Member of editorial board of International Journal of Energy Research

Mohsen Assadi, Member of the national group for “NRT/UHR – Publiseringskanaler”

Tore Markeset, Member of Expert Panel W&T9 Science and Technology of Constructions and the Built Environment,

FWO‐ Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek ‐ Vlaanderen, Belgium, From 2012.

Tore Markeset, Member of International Collaboration Panel, FWO ‐ Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek ‐

Vlaanderen, Belgium, From 2012.

Tore Markeset, Member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences, 2012‐

Tore Markeset, Member of the Academy of Science in Stavanger, 2012‐

Tore Markeset, Editor, International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management, IJSAE

Tore Markeset, Member of International Editorial Board, International Journal of Logistics and Transport (IJLT)

Tore Markeset, Member of International Editorial Board, Operations and Supply Chain Management: An Interna‐

tional Journal (OSCMIJ)

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering (IJQME)

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Service Industry Management (IJSIM)

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Service Management (JOSM)


Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE)

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Services Technology and Management

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, International Journal of Performability Engineering

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineer‐

ing Manufacture (JEM)

Tore Markeset, Ad‐hoc reviewer, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O, Journal of Risk and

reliability (JRR)

Jan Frick: medlem FIP wg5.7: Advances in Production Management Systems (network organization)

Jan Frick: medlem international committee for conference: Advances in Production Management Systems 2014 in

Ajecco, Frankrike

Jan Frick: Norsk medlem i forskningsnettverket: International Manufacturing Strategy Survey, IMSS, 26 medlems

land

Jan Frick: medlem redaksjonsråd: International Journal of Production Planning and Control

Jan Frick: reviewer: European Operation Management Association 2016 (Euroma), International Conference in Paler‐

mo, Italy

Jan Frick: reviewer: International Journal of Web Based Communities

Jan Frick: reviewer: International Journal of information and Decision Sciences

Jan Frick: reviewer: International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management

Jan Frick: reviewer: International Journal of Information Systems in the service sector

Jan Frick: reviewer: International Journal of TQM

Jan Frick: reviewer: International Journal of Information Resource Management

Jan Frick: Styremedlem i Sirdalsferie AS

Jan Frick: Styremedlem i CIAM

Jan Frick: Styremedlem i Tjørhomfjellet AS

Jan Frick: Styreleder i Tjørhomfjellet Eiendom AS

Jan Frick: Styreleder i Beinesdalen Utvikling AS

Jan Frick: Leder Stavanger Macintosh User Group, SMUG.

Arnfinn Nergaard: Board Member – NFR Maroff II Program

Arnfinn Nergaard: Board Member – Maritime Forum, Stavanger Section.



Prepared by:

Vanessa Grace Booc

Project Coordinator CIAM

Stacy Hatten

Project Coordinator CIAM

Contact info:

Centre for Industrial Asset Management


4036 Stavanger, Norway

E‐mail: [email protected]

Telephone +47 51 83 10 00

www.ciam.uis.no

UTFORDRER. UTFORSKER.

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