Arctic Engineering & Offshore Technology

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Moving from Fire to Ice

Originally designed as an amphibious evacuation craft for Arctic offshore oil facilities, the Arktos Craft can move from frigid temperatures, through flames, and back again to the cold, as it would to evacuate a burning oil rig.

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Wind Turbines Whirling<br />in Arctic Regions

Wind Turbines Whirling in Arctic Regions

Despite the extra steps that must be taken in configuring wind turbines to replace diesel power in arctic regions, companies and communities are finding savings and relatively fast payback.

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Offshore Work Could <br />Be a Little Simpler

Offshore Work Could Be a Little Simpler

Two veterans of the offshore oil industry have designed a simpler, cheaper subsea delivery system that they claim can reduce installation costs by 60% to 80%. The system uses existing technology—structural steel frames and pontoons—as a delivery vessel to float structures to their installation sites in shallow or deep water.

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Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division

The mission of the OOAE Division is to promote technological progress and international cooperation in all areas of ocean, offshore and arctic engineering, and in the recovery of resources in hazardous, offshore and arctic environments such that safety, environmental and economic successes are achieved.

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Arctic Engineering & Offshore Technology deals with exploration, design, construction, and operations for oil, gas, and other natural resources offshore, especially in risky Arctic and subarctic regions. Climate and geology require highly specialized knowledge to manage drilling rigs and production platforms, whether floating or anchored, and ocean floor pipeline networks. Engineers need skills in wave dynamics, heat transfer, the physical properties of frozen ground and water, safety, and environmental protection.