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Login Email dinemugha@gmail.com

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CSC Round Year 2022

Enter the Country of NIGERIA

which you are a Citizen or
you have Refugee Status

By September 2022, will yes

you hold either a first
university degree of at
least upper second class
(2:1) honours standard or
a second class (2:2)
university degree and a
relevant postgraduate
qualification (usually a
Master's degree)?

Nominating Agency in NIGERIA - Federal Scholarship Board

Nigeria

Candidate's ID 6098854

Is this email address yes

correct?

Title Mr.

Given Names (as it Daniel Ateinyari

appears on your passport
or official ID)

Surname (as it appears Inemugha

on your passport or
official ID)

Address line 1 194 Awolowo Road,

Address line 2 Ikoyi

Town/City Lagos

State/Province/County Lagos

Country Nigeria

Mobile Phone number +2348125622399

Candidate's email dinemugha@gmail.com

address

Permanent address line Plot 10 Layi Ajayi Bembe Street

1 

Permanent address line 2 Parkview Estate

Permanent address line 3 Ikoyi

Permanent Town/City Lagos

Permanent Lagos
State/Province/County

Permanent Country Nigeria

Nationality/Citizenship (or Nigeria
country in which you
have been given refugee
status)

Date of Birth 10/07/1993

Gender Male

Years in country of 23
residence (please leave
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say)

Ethnicity (please leave Black

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Religion or Belief Christian

Marital Status Married (including civil partnership and common law)

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Do you have children? Yes

Will any be yes

accompanying you to the
UK?

Ages of accompanying 4
children

Do you have any caring No caring responsibilities

responsibilities? (select
all that apply)

Do you have a longer- No known impairment, health condition, or learning difficulty

term physical, mental or
sensory impairment that
has a significant impact
on your ability to carry
out day-to-day tasks?
(select all that apply)

Occupation of your Retired

father/guardian

Highest level of Tertiary level education

education of your
father/guardian

Occupation of your Retired

mother/guardian

Highest level of Tertiary level education

education of your
mother/guardian

Compared to others in Average

your local community, do
you consider your family
to be

Have you ever been No

granted refugee status?

Are you currently no

registered for a university
qualification?

Country of institution 1 United Kingdom (UK)

Name of Institution 1 University of Sussex

Institution 1 Dates 09/2011 to 07/2015

Attended (MM/YYYY to
MM/YYYY)

Institution 1 Subject Mechanical Engineering

Institution 1 MEng (UG)

Qualifications Awarded

Institution 1 Class of IIi

Award

Institution 1 Date of 17/07/2015

Award

Do you wish to add a No

second university
qualification?

University education I received a chancellors scholarship to study at

outside home country the University of Sussex. This was not a full

and previous scholarship. My father now a retired civil

scholarships servant did tell me that he took a bank loan to fund

the remaining budget for my education. I am

fortunate to have studied in the UK and

complete my MEng degree at an early age of 21. In my home

country my brother took 9 years to graduate

for a course of 4 years and with a lecturer to student ratio of

1:1500, it was a very bad experience for him

Publication 1 Maria Search and Rescue Robot MEng group Project

Do you wish to add a Yes

second publication?

Publication 2 Inemugha, D., & Ajienka A, J. (2020). Hydrate Management - Effect of Water Cuts on the Cool Down. International Journal of Engineering

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third publication?

Academic distinctions Best Hardworking student School of Engineering and Informatics as voted for by the students - University of Sussex

and prizes
72% in my MEng Group Project

67% overall average score (IIi)

Sector of your current Private or corporate

employment

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Area of your current Science, engineering and technology (e.g. chemist, geologist, social scientist, software engineer)
employment

Name of Employer 1 BW Offshore

Employment 1 Job Title Sourcing Expert (Contract)

Employment 1 Date From 01/02/2021

Employment 1 Country Nigeria

Employment 1 Main • In cooperation with requesting departments, execute the planning, tender processes, negotiation and maintenance of the assigned agree
Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and maintain Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) / Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) models for assigned product and services and
• Maintain the Frame Agreement repository on SharePoint, to allow easy overview and keep track of Frame Agreements options and expira
• Act as trouble shooter and liaison between the suppliers and the requesting departments and develop a constructive cooperation with all

Do you wish to add a Yes

second employment?

Name of Employer 2 BW Offshore

Employment 2 Job Title Engineering Intern

Employment 2 Date From 17/06/2019

Employment 2 Date To 17/12/2019

Employment 2 Country Nigeria

Employment 2 Main • Experience in the preparation and review of general arrangement, detail drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities • Working with the project team, I managed and improved on one of the key project management tools thereby enhancing team productivity
• Working with the Material Supervisor in both ABO and Sendje Berge FPSO, I ensured that all stocks items are safely and efficiently store

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third employment?

Did you take a Master's yes

degree in the UK?

Do you give permission yes

for referee 1 to see your
application?

Referee 1 Full Name Engr. Gbenga Okunlaya

What is the Job Title of Project Manager BW Offshore

Referee 1?

Referee 1 Email Address gbenga.okunlaya@bwoffshore.com

What is the relationship Supervisor at work

of Referee 1 to you?

Do you give permission yes

for referee 2 to see your
application?

Referee 2 Full Name Professor Ibiba Douglas

What is the Job Title of Director, Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University
Referee 2?

Referee 2 Email Address director@coemarine-rsu.org

What is the relationship Masters Referee

of Referee 2 to you?

Do you give permission yes

for referee 3 to see your
application?

Referee 3 Full Name Mr Ebuka Umeh

What is the Job Title of Construction Engineer

Referee 3?

Referee 3 Email Address ebuka.umeh@bwoffshore.com

What is the relationship Colleague

of Referee 3 to you?

Do you give permission yes

for referee 4 to see your
application?

Referee 4 Full Name Daniel Roggen

What is the Job Title of Professor in Wearable Technologies, University of Sussex, UK

Referee 4?

Referee 4 Email Address D.Roggen@sussex.ac.uk

What is the relationship UK Master's Supervisor

of Referee 4 to you?

Which CSC development Science and technology for development

theme are you applying
under?

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First Sustainable 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Development Goal

Development Impact part Slender marine structures such as risers, underwater pipelines, mooring cables, umbilicals and tethers play crucial roles in global offshore
1 vibrations (VIV), which occur more often with the increased water depth, accelerate the fatigue damage of undersea structures and

limits the service life of overall subsea systems. There are still considerable

uncertainties and discrepancies in the theoretical‐experimental comparison of VIV response predictions, and this results in the overestimat
produce substantial costs in offshore operations.

The key objective of my research on VIV of slender marine structures is to develop effective methods for VIV mitigation. Specifically, a new
Various techniques including CFD will be employed to carry out this study.

Development Impact part Nigeria heavily depends on manpower importation because we lack the skills to develop, manage and operate both new and existing techn
2 My aim when I return home is to patent my idea and put Nigeria on the global map in Subsea Systems Manufacturing and technology. In th

Development Impact part My aim is to solve the Vortex Induced vibration (VIV) challenge on subsea risers and propose a new design for buoyancy modules. In term
3 of development following my studies, I am aiming to put Nigeria on the global map in subsea systems technology. I will start with patenting

Development Impact part The impact of my work will be measured by how many unemployed Nigerian graduates I employ and train. It could also be measured by ho
4 innovation. My work could also be measured by the impact it will have on the Nigerian Economy. The impact of my work could be measure

Objectives during the My career plan once I return home is to search for investors who would invest in my idea. I would set up a subsea systems technology and
award My ultimate aim is to see my ideas and innovations come to life and contribute

positively to the development of Nigeria.

Career plans in the 5 In the next 5 years, I hope to get a grip in my business financially. I also hope to set up my business branches in Nigeria and Africa. I will

years following the award also want to set up other research and innovation centres in sustainable subsea systems and facilities.

Long-term Career Plans My long terms career plan is to employ as many Nigerians as possible. Driving the Nigerian Economy forward is my aim. It is also my long

Proposed qualification PhD

Subject of Study Engineering

Proposed Topic/Title of Mitigation of Vortex Induced Vibrations

Study

Preferred Institution 1 University of Aberdeen

Length of Study 1 3 years

Proposed Supervisor 1 PROFESSOR. EKATERINA PAVLOVSKAIA

Supervisor 1 email e.pavlovskaia@abdn.ac.uk

Preferred Institution 2 University of Strathclyde

Length of Study 2 3 years

Proposed Supervisor 2 Prof Longbin Tao

Supervisor 2 email longbin.tao@strath.ac.uk

Preferred Institution 3 Robert Gordon University

Length of Study 3 3 years

Proposed Supervisor 3 Dr Ibiye Iyalla

Supervisor 3 email i.iyalla1@rgu.ac.uk

Why have you chosen These institutions are tops in the UK for industry connections and employability. Their Graduate School coupled with internationally recogn
these institutions? improvements in the quality of life, supporting more innovative businesses, unlocking cultural creativity and contributing towards a more

successful and sustainable economy. Research conducted in these institutions focuses on advancing knowledge and solving real societal c

Contact with the I have interviewed with all 3 institutions and obtained conditional admissions to all 3 of them. The only condition left for me to meet is to pro
institutions

Alternative Institution Yes

Plan of Study discussed Yes

Details of the discussion I have discussed my plan of study with all three of my proposed supervisors and they have accepted to supervise me. I have also sent them

Research outline Slender marine structures such as risers play crucial roles in global offshore exploration, installation and production activities. The vortex in
accelerate the fatigue damage of undersea structures and limits the service life of overall subsea systems. There are still considerable unc
response predictions, and this results in the overestimated structural design

and the overuse of VIV control devices which, in turn, produce substantial costs in offshore operations.

The key objective of this research on VIV of slender marine structures is to develop effective methods for VIV mitigation. Specifically, a new

Detailed Plan of Research 1.0 BACKGROUND

Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) is one of such phenomena capable of marine riser and wellhead fatigue damage. It often occurs mainly as a
Module) that causes cyclic shedding of vortices in the wake of the riser. This can also lead to increased drag on the riser (Campbell & Togn

Helical Strakes and Fairings are the two most widely used systems in reducing/mitigating VIV on risers but the cost associated with the har

Buoyancy Modules (BMs) are often used on risers to reduce its effective weight. As a result, its top tension is also reduced. This can in turn
the potential for a lock-in to occur increases.

Recently, Trelleborg Offshore unveiled a new drill riser buoyancy module design. They claimed that their tri helical grooves formed into the
employed, they were able to simulate in 3D the buoyancy module hydrodynamic behaviour at Reynolds number Re = 1 × 106. This perform

2.0 PROJECT RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION

Trelleborg's design showed significant reduction of VIV on risers. However, the minimal removal of material associated with the grooves co

This work will aim to design and carry out a CFD approach study of different buoyancy module configuration with the overall aim of

proposing an improved design for buoyancy modules in order to reduce/mitigate against VIV on deepwater risers whilst maintaining its buo

3.0 PROJECT AIM

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The key objective of this research on VIV of slender marine structures is to develop effective methods for VIV mitigation. Specifically, a new
Various techniques including CFD will be employed to carry out this study.

3.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The following are the project objectives:

• Investigate the dynamics of VIV on risers and analyze existing design of buoyancy modules in terms of VIV mitigation/reduction on risers.
• Understand the primary parameters in quantifying the VIV mitigation performance of buoyancy modules.

• Carry out a CFD analyses of different buoyancy module configuration with a view of proposing the best fit design in terms of the VIV mitig
• Benchmark and compare results against the performance of conventional designs as well as the recent tri helical groove design of Trelleb

5.0 METHODOLOGY

An extensive literature review of CFD analysis on VIV and its mitigation/reduction on deepwater risers would be done to have an in-depth k

This will be done using libraries, internet, and discussions with experts in the industry. Different configuration of buoyancy modules and its

Field data will be sourced from different buoyancy modules and risers manufacturing companies to carry out a field data analysis in order to

As seen in the literature, Trelleborg Offshore used CFD Analysis in simulating the performance of their new tri helical groove buoyancy mod
the different buoyancy module designs of this work. Although experimental methods have proven to give effective relationship and results b

References

Campbell, M. & Tognarelli, M., 2010. Drilling Riser VIV: Fact or Fiction?. Louisiana, Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Lai, L. S. H., 2018. CFD Hydrodynamic Comparison between Conventional and VIV Mitigating Buoyancy Modules. Texas, IADC/SPE Drillin
Trelleborg Offshore, 2018. Performance at Every Level - Trelleborg Offshore Products and Solutions , Retford: Trelleborg Offshore.

Keyword 1 Vortex Induced Vibration

Keyword 2 Riser and buoyancy module

Keyword 3 CFD

Personal Statement I come from an average family background. My father was a civil servant (now retired) who worked tirelessly to provide good education for
actions by the lecturers. This was a terrible experience for him from what I saw.

I decided that I would not want to study in Nigeria and I would like to get quality university education in the UK so I discussed this with my f
worry and that I would work very hard to get a scholarship.

I applied and got a Chancellors' Scholarship from the University of Sussex in form of a £3000 tuition fee deduction. I thought with this my fa

Coming back to Nigeria, I saw that the level of unemployment was at an alarming rate. So many Nigerian graduates are unemployed. My e
abroad. We never produce anything of our own. This is one of the reasons our lecturers are owed salaries for years and the consequence

It has always been my dream to contribute positively to the development of Nigeria and to the world at large. I observed from a very young
for the development of the modern society. This was why I decided to study mechanical engineering to the master’s level (MEng) at the Un
drive the most disadvantage nations towards becoming a developed country. In this way I hope to create jobs for many Nigerians and

improve our economy.

I have also just completed a second masters degree in subsea & offshore engineering from the Shell Joint Venture (JV) Centre of

Excellence in Marine & Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University. Although I am still yet to receive my degree certificate. The centre is

I am now in a very good position academically to pursue and successfully complete a PhD in the UK. With your support, I strongly believe t

Voluntary and Leadership I have volunteered as a students' representative at the University of Sussex

Experience where I welcomed new students and showed them the way around whenever they have difficulty settling in.

Coming back to Nigeria, I noticed many Nigerian graduates do not even know how to operate a computer so I dedicated my Saturdays in te

During my second masters degree, I interned at BW Offshore where working with the project manager, I handled core meetings with contra

On my return to the office I developed an excel code for tracking projects' progress. This helped in increasing the overall efficiency of the co

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