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Multi-terminal and Offshore Links Course

Online course of 300 h in multi-terminal and offshore links. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 (HVDC), IEC 62747 and PSCAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the topologies of multi-terminal DC networks.

02

Design control strategies based on voltage droop.

03

Evaluate DC switchgear and protection technologies.

04

Understand the connection of offshore wind farms.

05

Compare AC and DC connection alternatives.

06

Interpret the regulation of offshore hybrid assets.

07

Prepare a techno-economic study of an offshore network.

Profile

Who it's for

  • HVDC network engineer wishing to specialise in Multi-terminal and Offshore Links.
  • Offshore connection engineer wishing to specialise in Multi-terminal and Offshore Links.
  • Protection engineer wishing to specialise in Multi-terminal and Offshore Links.
  • Marine network planner wishing to specialise in Multi-terminal and Offshore Links.
  • Offshore wind project manager wishing to specialise in Multi-terminal and Offshore Links.
  • Transmission consultant wishing to specialise in Multi-terminal and Offshore Links.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter offshore wind energy.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 (HVDC)
  • IEC 62747
  • IEC 63291-1
  • IEC 61400-1
  • IEC 62895
  • Regulation (EU) 2022/869 (TEN-E)
  • Directive 2014/89/EU on maritime spatial planning
  • CIGRE TB 533
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1From point-to-point link to meshed network
  2. 1.2Radial, ring and meshed topologies
  3. 1.3Multi-terminal projects in China
  4. 1.4Caithness-Moray link
  5. 1.5European North Sea initiatives
  6. 1.6Voltage standardisation
  7. 1.7Interoperability between manufacturers
  8. 1.8InterOPERA project
  9. 1.9Technical and regulatory barriers
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of the Zhangbei project
  1. 2.1Master-slave control
  2. 2.2Voltage droop control
  3. 2.3Voltage margin
  4. 2.4Power flow in DC networks
  5. 2.5Secondary control and dispatch
  6. 2.6DC-DC converters
  7. 2.7DC power flow controllers
  8. 2.8Stability of DC networks
  9. 2.9Coordination of controls
  10. 2.10Laboratory: load flow in a three-terminal network
  1. 3.1Faults in DC networks
  2. 3.2Hybrid DC circuit breakers
  3. 3.3Resonance-based mechanical breakers
  4. 3.4Fault current limiters
  5. 3.5Detection and selectivity
  6. 3.6Cable protection
  7. 3.7Partial and full clearance strategies
  8. 3.8Coordination with converters
  9. 3.9Breaker testing
  10. 3.10Practical: simulation of fault clearance
  1. 4.1AC versus DC connection
  2. 4.2Offshore converter platforms
  3. 4.3TenneT 2 GW concepts
  4. 4.4Grid-forming control in the wind farm
  5. 4.5DC submarine cables
  6. 4.6Cable installation and protection
  7. 4.7Offshore operation and maintenance
  8. 4.8Connection to onshore grids
  9. 4.9Hybridisation with interconnectors
  10. 4.10Case study: connection of a 2 GW wind farm
  1. 5.1Maritime spatial planning
  2. 5.2European offshore renewables strategy
  3. 5.3Offshore hybrid assets
  4. 5.4Offshore tender zones
  5. 5.5Marine environmental assessment
  6. 5.6Electromagnetic fields and wildlife
  7. 5.7Financing offshore networks
  8. 5.8Supply chain and manufacturing risks
  9. 5.9Levelised cost of transmission
  10. 5.10Workshop: comparison of connection alternatives
  1. 6.1Definition of the offshore scenario
  2. 6.2Topology and voltages
  3. 6.3Control strategy
  4. 6.4Protection scheme
  5. 6.5Integration with onshore grids
  6. 6.6Techno-economic assessment
  7. 6.7DC network fault analysis
  8. 6.8Regulatory framework for the hybrid asset
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PSCAD, EMTP, PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real load-flow procedures on a multi-terminal network, DC fault-clearance simulation and comparison of offshore connection alternatives. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Definition of the offshore scenario

Analyse the topologies of multi-terminal DC networks.

Topology and voltages

Design control strategies based on voltage droop.

Control strategy

Evaluate DC switchgear and protection technologies.

Protection scheme

Understand the connection of offshore wind farms.

Integration with onshore grids

Compare AC and DC connection alternatives.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

HVDC network engineerOffshore connection engineerProtection engineerMarine network plannerOffshore wind project managerTransmission consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses PSCAD, EMTP, PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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