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7.1.3 System Engineering Applied to Concept Design Optimization of Subsea Coolers
Author(s) -
Bye Arne Kristian,
AS Aker Subsea,
Piciaccia Luca A.,
AS Aker Subsea
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2014.tb03170.x
Subject(s) - subsea , systems engineering , process (computing) , computer science , stakeholder , analytic hierarchy process , domain (mathematical analysis) , engineering design process , engineering , operations research , marine engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematical analysis , public relations , mathematics , political science , operating system
Subsea equipment must continuously evolve to meet the challenging conditions of the deep underwater environments. The optimization of coolers is a continuous process needed to remain competitive in this technology domain. This paper reports on the results of a project to study concept design optimization for the anti‐surge cooler intended for a subsea compression station. The project followed the Aker Solutions project execution model, which begins with the creation of a concept of operations used to establish measures of performance, in addition to a valid requirements capture. The systems approach ensured that stakeholder needs were met, while identifying and refining parameters for the design. The refinement process, which resulted in a handful of design concepts, was evaluated through application of the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) Decision Modeling Tool. With this tool, the researcher arrived to a design concept recommendation, validated by stakeholders and sensitivity analysis.