Encyclopedia of Ocean Engineering

Ocean engineering encompasses offshore engineering, naval architecture, polar and Arctic engineering, and underwater technologies. It includes the design and operation of oil and gas platforms, pipelines, cables, and moorings, as well as renewable energy, aquaculture, and subsea engineering. Ocean engineering is essential for the sustainable development of ocean resources, and this encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 2177 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This encyclopedia expands the definition of ocean engineering to encompass a wide range of disciplines. Firstly, it includes offshore engineering, which involves the design and construction of fixed and floating offshore oil and gas platforms, pipelines, risers, cables, and moorings. It also encompasses buoy technology, foundation engineering, ocean mining, marine and offshore renewable energy, aquaculture engineering, and subsea engineering.

Secondly, naval architecture is covered, encompassing the design and development of ships and special marine vehicles. This includes aspects such as intact and damaged stability, energy efficiency and green shipping technologies, ship production technology, decommissioning and recycling, and polar and Arctic engineering.

Polar and Arctic engineering focuses on the study of ice mechanics, ice-structure interaction, polar operations, polar design, environmental protection, and underwater technologies. It includes the design and operation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), as well as their hydrodynamics, maneuvering and control, and underwater-specific communicating and sensing systems.

Underwater technologies encompass the design and development of AUVs/ROVs, including their hydrodynamics, maneuvering and control, and underwater-specific communicating and sensing systems.

The encyclopedia is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for ocean scientists, ocean engineers, nonspecialists such as engineers and scientists from various disciplines, economists, students, and politicians. It provides detailed descriptions of ocean engineering theories, ocean devices and equipment, ocean design and operation technologies, and is authored by international experts, many of whom are from industry. Each entry offers an introduction and references for further study, making current technology and operating practices accessible to future generations.

Furthermore, the book contributes to advancing our understanding of the state-of-the-art in ocean engineering, leading to the development of new and more efficient technologies with breakthroughs from new theory and materials. As the land resources become increasingly scarce, the ocean resources are emerging as a viable alternative for sustainable development. Ocean engineering plays a crucial role in exploring and harnessing these resources, ensuring the sustainable utilization of the ocean's potential for the benefit of society.

Weight: 5676g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811069451
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022