OrcaFlex software training for risers, moorings and offshore systems
One week of hands-on OrcaFlex training, from your first catenary riser to vessels, buoys and automation, taught by engineers who use OrcaFlex on their own projects.
- 600+engineers trained in OrcaFlex
- 13years of OrcaFlex training
- 1 weekof hands-on training
- 20modules, with worked examples throughout
From a single riser to a fully automated model
The week starts with a broad overview for new users, then goes into more detail on solving specific problems.
OrcaFlex statics, dynamics and modelling
For: Naval architects, engineers, consultants and designers
Build, run and post-process OrcaFlex models of risers, moorings and offshore systems, in statics and dynamics, working through examples at each step.
Getting started and lines
8 modulesFrom your first catenary riser to line types.
- Introduction to OrcaFlex
- A simple catenary riser in statics: objects, connections, views and files
- Line theory: nodes, segments, bending, compression and torsion
- Dynamic calculation: implicit and explicit integration
- End connections: stiffness, end fitting angle, azimuth, declination and gamma
- Line types, contents including slug flow, and pre-bend
- More line objects, including chain from the line type wizard
- The Model Browser
Seabed, buoyancy and environment
3 modulesWhere the system sits and what it sees.
- Seabed friction, lay azimuth and prescribed track
- Buoyancy and attachments: clumps, flex joints and bend stiffeners
- Environment: seabed models, current, wind, and regular and irregular waves
Links, contact and statics
4 modulesConnecting the system and getting it to converge.
- Links: tethers and spring/dampers
- Contact: shapes, line clashing, line contact and supports
- Shapes and line statics: the solution sequence and convergence settings
- Winches and whole-system statics
Vessels, buoys and automation
5 modulesFloating bodies and running many cases.
- Vessels: importing WAMIT and AQWA diffraction data, and checking RAOs
- 3D and 6D buoys: Morison's equation, spar and towed fish buoys
- Buoy contact
- Automation: spreadsheet and API, batch scripts and post-processing
- Model building
What you will be able to model
OrcaFlex is used to design and analyse offshore marine systems of every kind.
- Marine risersStatic and dynamic riser analysis
- Mooring systemsSpread, single point and buoy moorings
- Installation proceduresLowering, laying and installation sequences
- Towed systemsTowed fish, arrays and cables
The same software, on our own mooring projects
CALM buoy system modelled and matched to the SBM model
Extreme response of submarine hoses, floating hoses and mooring hawsers.
OrcaFlexIndependent hose analysis after a hose failure
A solution the owners could use to install new hoses.
OrcaFlexIndependent subsea hose analysis
For a single point mooring that transfers fluids of different densities.
OrcaFlexAnchoring and mooring of a floating solar array
Designed with our partner Stewart Technology Associates.
OrcaFlex and MOSESSoftware, material and a certificate
Software access
OrcaFlex access for every trainee during the course.
Training material
Course material for each trainee, provided by Aryatech.
Certificate
A training certificate from Aryatech when you complete the course.
Engineers as trainers
Taught by a team that uses OrcaFlex on its own SPM and mooring projects.
Trained by engineers who run OrcaFlex for their clients
OrcaFlex is a leading package for the design and analysis of offshore marine systems. We have taught it for 13 years, and we use it on our own subsea consultancy work.
- 600+ trainedengineers trained in OrcaFlex over the last 13 years
- Practitionerswe use OrcaFlex on our own SPM, hose and mooring work
- Regiontraining across India and the Middle East
- Wider toolkitwe also train SACS and MOSES for the rest of your offshore workflow
From the course outline to your certificate
- 1
Read the outline
See what each of the 20 modules covers.
- 2
Register online
Fill in the short registration form.
- 3
We confirm the batch
We come back to you with the dates, venue and fees.
- 4
Software and material
Your OrcaFlex access and training material are set up before you start.
- 5
Train and get certified
Complete the week and receive your certificate.
What engineers ask us about OrcaFlex training
What does the OrcaFlex course cover?
Lines and line types, statics and dynamics, end connections, buoyancy and attachments, the environment, links, contact, winches, vessels with diffraction data, 3D and 6D buoys, and automation, over 20 modules with worked examples.
How long is the OrcaFlex course?
One week. It starts with a broad overview for new users, then goes into more detail on solving specific problems.
Who should take OrcaFlex training?
Naval architects, engineers, consultants and designers working on risers, moorings, installation or towed systems, in oil and gas, renewables and other marine sectors.
Does the course cover dynamic analysis?
Yes. It covers OrcaFlex dynamic calculation, including implicit and explicit integration schemes, alongside statics.
Can I import vessel data from WAMIT or AQWA?
Yes. The vessels module covers importing diffraction data directly from WAMIT and AQWA, generic text files with mark-up, and checking the RAOs.
Does the course cover automation?
Yes. You learn the OrcaFlex spreadsheet and API options, batch scripts, text data files and post-processing with the Spreadsheet Instructions Wizard.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a training certificate from Aryatech when you complete the course. You can view a sample before you register.
Is the OrcaFlex software included?
Yes. Every trainee gets OrcaFlex access and training material for the course.
Ready to start with OrcaFlex?
Register online and we will come back to you with the next batch, dates and fees.