Examination arrangement

Course content

Norway's Energi21 strategy specifies offshore wind power for the international market as one of six strategic areas for research and innovation, and as potential for major future industrial activity and value creation in Norway. In particular, the transfer of expertise from Norway's strong oil and gas industry is central to achieving a strong position in terms of exporting technology and service services.

We therefore propose to provide a course that provides a broad introduction to offshore wind (UT0) as a basis for more detailed training within one of the four teaching themes (UT1-UT4) that subsequent courses will deal with:

UT1 Dynamic construction analysis of offshore wind turbines

UT2 Electrical infrastructure and system integration

UT3 Digital solutions for operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms

UT4 Sustainable development of offshore wind power

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has basic insight into the fundamental conditions relevant to offshore wind power, with the main emphasis on the following four aspects:

• Dynamic construction analysis of offshore wind turbines.
• Electrical infrastructure and system integration.
• Digital solutions for the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
• Sustainable development of offshore wind power.

Skills

The student must be able to:

• Understand the principles for converting kinetic energy in the wind field into electrical energy.
• Be able to distinguish different wind turbine concepts from each other.
• Know the various environmental consequences of offshore wind.

General competence

The student can understand the main principles of how offshore wind power works and the environmental impact it has on the surrounding areas.

Learning methods and activities

A physical gathering lasting two days in Trondheim. Digital lectures that present theory and give examples within the four main themes. Exercises & solutions.

Further on evaluation

Home examination that require the use of digital aids through the use of the INSPERA system.

Weighted 100 out of 100. Permitted examination aids A: All printed and hand-written support material is allowed. All calculators are allowed.

Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination. The retake exam is in August.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor`s/Master`s in technology or Social Studies.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor`s/Master`s in technology or Social Studies.

Course materials

A separate E-learning plan constritutes the syllabus.