Offshore Wind Energy part II

Level of Study

Master

Teaching semester

Spring

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

The course addresses selected topics relevant for the utilization of ocean-based energy, with focus on offshore wind energy. The course is a continuation ENERGI321, Offshore Wind Energy, part I. Techniques for numerical generation of wind fields and aerodynamic analysis are discussed. Further, dynamic response of marine structures and extraction of wave energy are addressed. Key topics covered in part II are:

• Numerical techniques for wind field simulation.
• Lifting line and lifting surface techniques in aerodynamics.
• Linear methods for computing dynamics of structures in waves, including principles for extracting wave energy.
• Dynamics of floating wind turbines exposed to wind and waves, including control issues.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has knowledge about

• the basic principles for how to generate wind fields by numerical methods.
• lifting line and lifting surface theory for aerodynamic analysis
• the principles for computing dynamic response of marine structures and extracting wave energy.
• the basic principles for how to compute loads and dynamics of floating wind turbines.

Skills

The student can

• use a state of art lifting line computational tool.
• perform dynamic analysis of floating structure exposed to wind and waves.

General competence

The student

• understands the basic principles state-of-art computational tools for computing loads and power extraction by offshore wind turbines.
• can ask critical questions to assumptions made and results obtained.

Required Previous Knowledge

None

Recommended Previous Knowledge

MAT212, PHYS113, MAT131 ENERGI310 (part I) is recommended

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

None

Access to the Course

Access to the course requires admission to either2-year Master's programme in energy or the the integrated masterprogramme in energy on master level.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures: 4 hours a week over 5- 6 weeks, or during a more condensed period of time. Total approx. 24 lectures.

About six exercises, related to the topics lectured.

A project / group work, including literature review spanning several of the topics lectureded.

Presentation of project /group work

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

All exercises / project work and presentation must be approved. Compulsory project work is valid for 2 subsequent semesters. The project work must be delivered within deadline.

Forms of Assessment

The course uses the following assessment:

• exercises / project work must be accepted
• Project work must be delivered within deadline
• Grading determined based upon written exam (4 hours).

Examination Support Material

Non-programmable calculator, according to the faculty regulations.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Assessment Semester

Examination both spring semester and autumn semester. In semesters without teaching the examination will be arranged at the beginning of the semester.

Reading List

The reading list will be available within June 1st for the autumn semester and January 1st for the spring semester

Course Evaluation

The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the department

Normally, referents groups will be used each year.

Programme Committee

The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.