INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO Universidade Técnica de Lisboa 1 “The EUREC M.Sc. In Renewable Energy” “The Specialisation Modulus in Ocean Energy” INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO Universidade de Lisboa OEE Conference Dublin, 21 October 2015

Total area: m2 Campus Alameda Campus TagusPark Campus Loures Lisbon Oeiras Loures Total area: m2 One of the most important technology parks in the country, mainly in the area of Nuclear Science. Incorporates the Portuguese Research Reactor and the Radiological Protection and Safety Unit. Integrated into the Science and Technology Park, known as Taguspark, one of the biggest and most important technological parks across the country, mainly in the area of ICT. Located in one of the central-most parts of Lisbon, the Alameda Campus benefits from a transport network that facilitates mobility to all the areas of the city. In its vicinity, there are many shopping, leisure, culture, entertaining and sports areas.

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4 Alameda Campus Taguspark Campus ▪ Aerospace Engineering ▪ Architecture ▪ Biological Engineering ▪ Biomedical Engineering ▪ Biomedical Technologies ▪ Chemical Engineering ▪ Civil Engineering ▪ Electrical and Computer Engineering ▪ Engineering and Water Management ▪ Engineering Physics ▪ Environmental Engineering ▪ Mechanical Engineering ▪ Petroleum Engineering ■ Bioengineering and Nanosystems ■ Biotechnology ■ Chemistry ■ Complex Transport Infrastructure Systems (w/ MIT) ■ Computer Science and Engineering ■ Construction and Rehabilitation ■ Information Systems and Computer Engineering ■ Materials Engineering ■ Mathematics and Applications ■ Mining and Geological Engineering ■ Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering ■ Pharmaceutical Engineering ■ Structural Engineering ■ Territorial Engineering ■ Transport Infrastructure Engineering ■ Transport Planning and Operation ■ Urban Studies and Territorial Management 5 yrs (Integrated Master) 3+2 yrs or M.Sc (2yr) ■ Communication Networks Engineering ■ Electronics Engineering ■ Engineering and Industrial Management ■ Information Systems and Computer Engineering 34 Graduate programmes 3+2 yrs or M.Sc (2yr) Graduate PhD Lifelon g

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6 –Marine renewable energy already gives a small contribution in the production of electricity in some European countries and the interest in this form of exploitation has been growing worldwide. –The state of development of technology and the growing interest of the business by offshore wind, marine currents and wave energy clearly justify university education in the area of ​​ Technology and Ocean Energy. EUREC Master Specialisation in Ocean Energy

7 –1st Course, 2 nd Semester (4 EUREC Students + 2 International Students); –2nd Course, 2 nd Semester (6 EUREC Students + 1 National Student; 3 Syllabus offered to IST Master Students: 42 students (27 International Students)); –3 rd Course, 2 nd Semester (7 EUREC Students + 1 International Student; 3 Syllabus offered to IST Master Students: 45 Students (26 International Students)); – 4 th Course, 2 nd Semester EUREC Master Specialisation in Ocean Energy at IST

8 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY Syllabus contents: Ocean Energy Resources Modelling and Control of Ocean Energy Systems Ocean Energy Systems Technologies Economics, Policy and Environment Offshore Wind Resource and Technology Project The Specialisation Modulus in OE Ocean Energy Specialisation: 30 ECTS

9 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY- Specialisation in OE at IST Contents : Introduction to the ocean environment Ocean surface waves Ocean tidal currents Site selection and characterization for ocean energy systems The Specialisation Modulus in OE Ocean Energy Resources: 6 ECTS Student learning outcomes : Develop an understanding of the physical mechanisms in the ocean which are on the basis of the generation of surface waves, tides and currents, and their effects. be familiar with the statistical description of waves and currents. use the statistical information to make evaluation of the energy resource. use of GIS in site selection characterization.

10 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY- Specialisation in OE at IST Contents : Wave energy systems Marine current turbines Other types of ocean energy systems Modelling and Control of Ocean Energy Systems : 6 ECTS Student learning outcomes : become familiar with the linear hydrodynamic theory of wave energy systems. become familiar with the hydrodynamic theory of marine current turbines (BEM). be introduced to advanced numerical hydrodynamic modelling of wave and current systems and control simulation. be introduced to experimental testing and monitoring of OE systems. get a basic knowledge of other forms of ocean energy and their systems as OTEC and salinity gradients. The Specialisation Modulus in OE

11 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY- Specialisation in OE at IST Contents : Power take-off systems: Air turbines, hydraulic turbines, hydraulic equipment, electrical generation Electrical connection systems Mooring and anchoring systems Operation and maintenance of ocean energy devices Offshore electrical grid Offshore operations Maritime safety issues Farm layout Ocean Energy Systems Technologies: 7.5 ECTS Student learning outcomes : become familiar with the electro-mechanical equipment used in wave energy systems and marine current turbines, offshore wind systems, the offshore electrical grid and connection systems. get basic knowledge on the requirements to deploy, operate and maintain the wave and current energy systems both isolated and in arrays The Specialisation Modulus in OE

12 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY- Specialisation in OE at IST Contents : Offshore wind resource Offshore wind systems and technology Offshore wind farms Offshore Wind Resource and Technology : 3 ECTS Student learning outcomes : understand the nature of the wind energy resource offshore and the differences to the wind energy resource onshore; become familiar with the aerodynamics of offshore wind turbines; understand the type of loads that the turbine and turbine structures are subject to; understand the main problems related to the turbine control; get a basic understanding of the problems involved in offshore wind farm design. The Specialisation Modulus in OE

13 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY- Specialisation in OE at IST Contents : Economic analysis: Cost, financing mechanisms and economic evaluation, life-cycle assessment Policy issues: Socio-economic impacts, licensing and permitting Environmental impact assessment Economics, Policy and Environment: 4.5 ECTS Student learning outcomes : become familiar with the basic economic analysis of ocean energy systems including the cost, financing and economic evaluation. get basic knowledge on the general policy issues regarding ocean energy systems and more detailed knowledge on the licensing and permitting procedures for installation of OE systems and enabling mechanisms as funding, feed-in tariffs and tax incentives. Be able to perform simple environmental impact studies for OE systems The Specialisation Modulus in OE

14 EUROPEAN MASTER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY- Specialisation in OE at IST Contents : Resource characterization Site selection System conceptual development Licensing procedure Environmental impact Economical analysis Project: 3 ECTS Student learning outcomes : bring into practice the knowledge acquired through a case study in the form of a specific small project. The Specialisation Modulus in OE

15 Laboratory OER-1: Surface Ocean Waves: Wave Flume: Characterization of systems of regular and irregular 2D waves. Energy spectra: Duration 3 h. MCOES-1: Wave energy systems: Wave Flume: Characterization of a floating body response RAO in a system of regular 2D waves: Duration 3 h. OEST-1 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment: a) Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Testing of an air turbine for use in OWC systems: Duration 3 h. b)Electrical Machinery Laboratory: laboratory practice on electrical generators: Duration 3 h.

16 WindFloat Technical Visit (June)

Marie Curie ITNs  Three MC ITN have been coordinated by WavEC since 2004: Wavetrain: 11 trainees (7PhD), 11 partners, 1.8 M€, wavetrain2:16 trainees (13 PhD), 13 partners, 3.6 M€, OceaNET:13 trainees (13 PhD), 10 partners, 3.4 M€,

Marie Curie ITNs  Rationale A new industry is developing Need for skilled people No standard university education available Wide training covering relevant aspects for integration in industry OceaNET: cross-fertilization with offshore wind  Training methodology Hands-on training based in R&D projects at host institutions (partners) Twelve 1 to 2 weeks short-courses on specific subjects 3 to 9 months secondments in industry (associated partners)

Marie Curie ITNs  Short courses: o Wind and wave energy resource characterization and site selection: 6 days FIHAC, IST o Wave energy technology: 5 days IST Wave energy concepts. Wave energy components o Fixed and floating offshore wind technology: 4 days IWES o Experimental and numerical modelling of offshore wind energy: 6 days MARIN, FIHAC o Experimental and numerical modelling of wave energy: 6 days ECN, WavEC

Marie Curie ITNs  Short courses: o Offshore renewable energy farms: 8 days TECNALIA, UCC, UNEXE, WavEC o Social and economic impacts of offshore renewable energy: 2 days UCC, WavEC o Environmental impact and monitoring of offshore renewable energy farms: 3 days UU, WavEC o Innovation and business opportunities in offshore renewable energy: 2 days WavEC