Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Offshore Wind Energy

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, mechanical vibration, and applied statistics. The course requires prerequisites equivalent to ENE903 Design practices.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • have knowledge of various concepts of bottom-fixed and floating foundations
  • understand the material use and structural design of monopile foundations
  • understand the material use and structural design of jacket foundations
  • understand the characteristics (e.g., restoring mechanism and hydrostatic stability) of various floating foundations

Contents

Monopile foundation- historical developments, manufacturing techniques, design methods and challenges

Jacket foundation- historical developments, manufacturing techniques, design methods and challenges

Floating foundation - historical developments, restoring mechanism, design requirements for spar, semi-submersible and tension leg foundations, novel concepts.

Mooring system - history, material, mooring properties, restoring curves, and design principles for floating wind turbines

Mooring system -design methods for floating wind farms, novel concepts and future trends

Teaching and learning methods

Online lectures and exercises. Estimated workload for the average student is approximately 70 hours.

Examinations

Assessment of the individual project assignment leading to Pass/Fail. Further information on the assessment criterion will be given in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Student evaluation

A digital evaluation will be organized in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the Study programme on Offshore Wind
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