Description
Offshore wind has a vital role to play in the global transition to green energy. As a rapidly growing energy technology, offshore wind has huge potential around the world. In the Belgian North Sea, offshore wind farms generate about 10% of Belgium’s total electricity demand. By 2030, offshore wind capacity in the North Sea will continue to grow, generating about 30% of electricity demand of Belgium.
For this booming industrial sector, Ghent University provides three tracks of lifelong learning courses for those who want to expand their knowledge of all phases of offshore wind energy, with a mix of academic and industrial speakers:
The advanced track will take a deep dive in the technological aspects of offshore wind energy.
Program
Module 1 : From wind to wire: electricity
This module describes the wind power production and conversions up to the grid connection and integration, i.e. “from wind to wire”. Herein the components (turbine blades, generators, offshore grid, etc.) are discussed in detail.
Module 2: Structural aspects
This module focuses on structural aspects and offshore foundations in particular, e.g. wave-structure interactions, geotechnical and material aspects, fl oating structures, etc. The last lesson of this module will take place at Smulders (Arendonk) where also a visit will be organised.
Module 3: Operational excellence
This module focusses on the operational aspects of offshore wind farms, viz monitoring of various assets and parameters, maintenance, wind power prediction, etc.. The last lesson of this module will be organised at Ostend Science Park where a visit at the Coastal & Ocean Basin (COB) and The Reef will be organised.
