Course description
Elevate your offshore renewable energy projects with our three-day deep dive into top-tier software tools.
Master OpenFOAM, a CFD software, and OpenFast's turbine simulations, both of which are used in offshore optimise renewable energy to address relevant engineering challenges in the industry. Stay ahead solutions and drive industry innovation.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
If you are tasked with designing, testing, and validating offshore renewable energy structures and systems, this course will provide you with the software tools to make your work more efficient and accurate.
Project managers overseeing offshore operations: to understand the tools your teams are using and the complexities they address, this training will give you a holistic understanding, aiding in decision making and resource allocation.
Consultants in offshore renewable energy: Enhance your consultancy toolkit by diving deep into the software that drives innovation in the offshore renewable sector.
Academics and students with a focus on offshore engineering: If you are teaching or studying the nuances of offshore renewable energy, understanding and mastering these tools can provide an edge in academic research and future job prospects.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this short-course, you will have:
In-depth knowledge acquisition
Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software tools that are fundamental to offshore renewable energy projects.
Skill enhancement
Elevate your technical capabilities, allowing you to tackle complex engineering challenges with confidence and efficiency.
Immediate applicability
Learn practical skills that can be directly applied to your work, making you an invaluable asset to your team and company.
Networking opportunities
Interact with peers, industry experts, and software developers, providing a platform to exchange ideas and foster potential collaborations.
Stay updated
With rapid advancements in renewable energy, keeping abreast of the latest software tools ensures you and your organisation remain at the forefront of innovation.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Introduction and fundamentals of potential flow analysis and CFD analysis
- Hydrodynamic analysis with OpenFOAM
- Case study of fixed monopile analysis
- Case study of floating platform analysis
- Case study of wind turbine
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