Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

This module aims to:
-       Demonstrate the fundamentals of offshore renewable energy systems focused on fixed and floating offshore
wind turbines.
-       Provide fundamental knowledge of other offshore renewable energy systems including wave energy
converters and tidal energy harvesting systems.
-       Provide knowledge and understanding of mooring systems and the analysis applied to different
configurations, components and equipment.
-       Introduce and develop the concepts of risk and reliability and demonstrate how these concepts relate to
integrity management decisions
-       Demonstrate how hazards are assessed and quantified using industry recognised techniques of FMECA and
HAZOP

Outline Of Syllabus

Offshore renewable energy systems are playing a crucial role in supplying global energy demands. Renewable systems are increasing in size, complexity and are operating in deeper and harsher environments. This module introduces and develops the understanding of fundamental concepts and dynamic performance analysis of offshore renewable energy harvesting systems. This includes knowledge of mooring systems design and analysis methods for offshore floating structures. The module examines several crucial aspects of these systems.

This module also gives a thorough understanding of the risk management of these assets and analysis methods used in design and operation.

The syllabus comprises:
-       Offshore renewable energy system concepts
-       Integrated analysis of offshore wind turbines
-       Static and dynamic analysis methods for mooring systems
-       Risk assessment concepts
-       Hazards and failure modes in offshore systems

The module will be assessed through a written examination.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

IKO1. Describe dynamic performance concepts for offshore renewable energy systems (M5).
IKO2. Learning of turbine technologies and wave energy devices (M5).
IKO3. Demonstrate dynamic analysis methods for floating offshore wind turbines (M1, M2).
IKO4. Compare and select different mooring configurations for different offshore energy systems (M3, M4).
IKO5. Differentiate and explain quasi-static and dynamic mooring analyses for floating offshore wind turbines and other offshore energy systems (M4, M6).
IKO6. Evaluate risk assessment procedures in the offshore renewable energy sector (M5, M7, M9)

Intended Skill Outcomes

ISO1. Understand turbine technologies in wind, wave, and tidal harvesting devices (M1, M3, M5).
ISO2. Apply dynamic analysis methods for floating offshore wind turbine (M2, M3, M4).
ISO3. Solve and interpret quasi-static and dynamic mooring analyses (M2, M3).
ISO4. Explain coupling analysis of offshore renewable energy systems (M6).
ISO5. Assemble an engineering risk assessment following FMECA and HAZOP principles for an offshore renewable energy (M5, M7, M9).
ISO6. Develop engineering problem solving skills and computing analysis skills (M1, M6).

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The module will consist of lectures, tutorials and online resources which provide students with a structured format to assimilate the knowledge content and define the scope of each of the syllabus topics
Exercise and tutorial sessions provide students with the opportunity to gain feedback which enhances their learning which can be further applied in their summative assessment.

The independent study time is essential for students to work through the lecture material, in their own time and at their own pace.
Time is allocated for students to both research and complete the coursework activity.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The Written Examination allows the students to demonstrate their basic knowledge and understanding of the subject (IKO1-6) as well as to demonstrate their problem-solving skills (ISO1-6) through short subject specific problems, under time constraints. This is similar to time constrained problems found in an industry setting.

General Notes

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