Short Course Programme
An Introduction to Offshore Wind
| Instructor | Jeroen Godtschalk |
| Date | 10 November 2022 (Time: TBA) |
| Disciplines | Energy Transition |
| Level | Foundation |
| Language | English |
| EurGeol | 4 CPD points |
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Course description
The purpose of this course, is to provide the participants with a comprehensive introduction into offshore wind, it’s development and the role of the geoscientist in this process. During the course, the participants are taken through all the basic building blocks of the offshore wind development. We start the course with an introduction into the various options for renewable energy and why offshore wind is often the preferred option. We conclude this course by discussing the installation issues for offshore wind farms, but also touch upon maintenance issues. In between we cover all the basic steps of development, with a slight focus on the more geoscience related work such as site investigation work, setting the correct parameters for the offshore campaign and foundation selection. After have completed the course, the participants should have a better understanding of how offshore wind farms are being developed and what factors are influencing the design and the business case of such farms. The participant should than also have a clear idea on what the role of the geoscientist in this process is. This should give him/her also some possible guidance on the career opportunities in this field, should he/she decided to move away from oil & gas and pursue a career in offshore wind. In order to participate in this course, no real knowledge of offshore wind is mandatory. A basic understanding of geophysical and geotechnical methods will help, but the course can also easily be followed with less knowledge of these subjects. If required the course can be tailored to suit the needs of the group, with either more or less detailed presentations. We are happy to discuss any preferences upfront.
Course Objectives
- Better understand the process and the steps of an offshore wind farm development.
- Have a clear understanding of the role of the geoscientist in this process.
- Understand what factors are determining the final design and layout of an offshore wind farm.
- Have a good overall idea of offshore wind.
Course Outline
- Offshore wind basics
- Site selection
- Data collection
- Foundation types
- Transport & Installation
Participants' profile
The course is designed for anybody who wants to learn more about offshore wind development and who is keen to learn to understand the basic building blocks of offshore wind.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of geophysical and/or geotechnical methods is a minimal in order to be able to grasp the nature of this course. In addition, basic understanding of physics will help to understand the overall idea of wind energy and its associated issues.
About the Instructor
Jeroen Godtschalk