Agenda

Agenda:

Course Title: Ocean System Design: A Systemic Approach

Course Duration: 18 Lectures (1.5 hours each)

Aim: This course structure provides a comprehensive overview of modern ocean system design, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the ocean industry under the challenges of digital and green transformation.

Organizer: Prof. Dr. Daniel Prata Vieira (daniel.prata@usp.br) – University of São Paulo

Part 1. Introduction to New Ocean Systems (5 Lectures)

Aim:
To introduce students to the complexity of ocean system design and its importance in the context of modern technological and environmental challenges.

Lecture 1: System Design Complexity: The Need for Ocean System Design

• Lecturer: Kazuo Nishimoto (USP)

• Date: October 7, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • The evolving technologies for decarbonization and digitalization.

  • The importance of environmentally friendly designs and human-digital machine interaction.

  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) considerations with a focus on full unmanned operations.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand the key drivers of complexity in ocean system design and the necessity of integrating these factors into modern ocean system design.

Lecture 2: Examples of New Ocean Applications: Renewable Energy

• Lecturer: Gustavo Assi (USP)

• Date: October 9, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Overview of renewable energy applications in the ocean.

  • Case studies on current and emerging technologies.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will gain insights into how renewable energy is harnessed in ocean systems and the challenges involved.

Lecture 3: Examples of New Ocean Applications: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

• Lecturer:  Toru Sato (U-Tokyo)

• Date: October 16, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Introduction to CCUS Technologies in offshore environment.

  • The role of CCUS in reducing oceanic carbon footprint.

  • How the offshore CCUS can help the energy transition in O&G industry

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand the principles of CCUS and its application in ocean systems.

Lecture 4: Examples of New Ocean Technologies: Digital Twin

• Lecturer:  Murayama (U-Tokyo)

• Date: October 21, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Introduction to Digital Twin technology.

  • Application of Digital Twins in ocean system design and operation.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will learn how Digital Twin technology is applied in ocean systems to improve efficiency and safety.

Lecture 5: Examples of New Ocean Technologies: Autonomous Systems

• Lecturer: Eduardo Tannuri (USP)

• Date: November 11, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Overview of autonomous systems technologies.

  • Challenges and opportunities in developing autonomous ocean systems.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will explore the advancements in autonomous ship technology and its potential impact on the ocean industry.

Part 2. Methodology for Designing Ocean Structures: 3S (Strength, Stability, Speed/Seakeeping) with Focus on Skills/Tools (5 Lectures)

Aim:
To equip students with essential methodologies and tools for designing robust ocean structures.

Lecture 6: Strength in Ocean Structure Design

• Lecturer: Claudio Ruggieri (USP)

• Date: October 30, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Fundamental principles of structural strength in ocean systems.

  • Ship like Structures vs. Semi-sub structures

  • Lightweight estimative

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand the critical role of strength in ocean structure design and how to apply these principles to estimate the hull weight in early design stages.

Lecture 7: Stability in Ocean Structure Design

• Lecturer: Jean-Davi Caprace (UFRJ)

• Date: October 23, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Key factors influencing stability in ocean systems.

  • Methods to ensure stability in varying shape geometry in calm water.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand stability requirements in ocean systems and learn techniques for achieving stability.

Lecture 8: Metocean Conditions: Short-term & Long-term Statistics

• Lecturer: Ryota Wada (U-Tokyo)

• Date: November 6, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Analysis of metocean conditions and their impact on design.

  • Statistical methods for assessing short-term and long-term metocean data.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand how to incorporate metocean conditions into the design process.

Lecture 9: Seakeeping in Ocean Structure Design

• Lecturer: Murai (Yokohama)

• Date: November 13, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Natural periods of floating structures

  • RAO and Spectral Crossing

  • Statistical Assessment: Significative and maximum height, peak period, up-zero-crossing period

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will learn how to characterize a floating structure (geometric form) in waves to correctly chose the parameters to avoid excessive motion/downtime.

Lecture 10: Integration to Develop General Arrangement, Weight Estimation, Preliminary Dimensions

• Lecturer: Daniel Prata Vieira (USP)

• Date: December 2, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Techniques for determining preliminary dimensions

  • Synthesis Model: input variables vs. performance parameters

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand how to combine different design components into a unified system to create multiple valid solutions and select the optimal design.

Part 3. Methodology for Designing Ocean Systems: Systems Thinking with Focus on Mindset (5 Lectures)

Aim:
To instill a systems thinking approach in students for designing complex ocean systems.

Lecture 11: System Architecture for Socio-Technical Systems: Deciding What to Make (Concept)

• Lecturer: Henrique Gaspar (NTNU)

• Date: November 18, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Principles of system architecture in socio-technical systems.

  • Concept development and decision-making processes.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will learn the system engineering principles and make informed decisions on what to design.

Lecture 12: Concept Exploration Under Uncertainty and Technology Development

• Lecturer: Henrique Gaspar (NTNU)

• Date: November 25, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Managing uncertainty in concept exploration.

  • Incorporating the “-ilities” on the design of ocean systems

  • Epoch-era Framework.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will learn strategies for concept exploration under uncertainty and the importance of flexibility in design.

Lecture 13: Tradespace Exploration and Optimization

• Lecturer: Hiekata (U-tokyo)

• Date: November 27, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Exploring the tradespace for optimal design solutions.

  • Techniques for optimization in ocean system design.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will gain skills in exploring and optimizing design solutions within the tradespace.

Lecture 14: Autonomy: Safety, Risk, HSEs

• Lecturer: Caroline de Morais (ANP)

• Date: December 4, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Safety and risk management in ocean systems.

  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) considerations for ocean systems.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will understand the safety and risk factors in ocean systems and how to address HSE challenges considering DX and GX.

Lecture 15: Emerging ideas on Data-driven ship operation and green transition 

• Lecturer: Ícaro Aragão (NTNU)

• Date: December 9, 2024

• Subtopics:

  • Introduction to data-driven engineering concepts.

  • Application of data-driven techniques in ocean system design.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will explore the role of data-driven engineering in modern ocean system design

Part 4. Groupwork on Integrated Design of Ocean Systems (3 Lectures)

Aim:
To provide students with hands-on experience in collaborative design of integrated ocean systems.

Lecture 16: Project: What to Build?

• Lecturer: Daniel Prata Vieira (USP)

• Date: December 11, 2024

• Activity:

  • Students will brainstorm and define the scope of their project.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will learn to define project objectives and align them with industry needs.

Lecture 17: Project: How to Design the Offshore Structure?

• Lecturer: Daniel Prata Vieira (USP)

• Date: December 16, 2024

• Activity:

  • Students will focus on the design phase, applying concepts learned throughout the course.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will create a model to synthesize various solutions, assess their viability, and select the best solution based on multiple objectives.

Lecture 18: Final Presentation and Evaluation

• Lecturer: All professors

• Date: December 18, 2024

• Activity:

  • Students will present their final designs to the class and receive feedback.

• Learning Outcome:
  Students will demonstrate their understanding of ocean system design and receive constructive feedback on their work.