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Wave Energy Device Modelling Course

Online 300-hour course in modelling wave energy devices. 6 modules covering IEC TS 62600-100 Assessment of electrical power performance of wave energy converters, IEC TS 62600-103 Guidelines for early-stage testing of wave energy converters and WEC-Sim. 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

Formulate the linear hydrodynamics of a wave energy converter.

02

Calculate hydrodynamic coefficients with NEMOH and WAMIT.

03

Build non-linear time-domain models with WEC-Sim.

04

Model hydraulic and direct drive power take-off systems.

05

Compare control strategies to maximise absorption.

06

Validate numerical models with CFD and scale testing.

07

Estimate the annual energy production and extreme loads of a converter.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Hydrodynamic modelling engineer who wants to specialise in Wave Energy Device Modelling.
  • Wave energy technology developer who wants to specialise in Wave Energy Device Modelling.
  • Marine systems control engineer who wants to specialise in Wave Energy Device Modelling.
  • CFD analyst who wants to specialise in Wave Energy Device Modelling.
  • Wave energy researcher who wants to specialise in Wave Energy Device Modelling.
  • Towing tank test engineer who wants to specialise in Wave Energy Device Modelling.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the marine renewable energy sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC TS 62600-100 Assessment of electrical power performance of wave energy converters
  • IEC TS 62600-103 Guidelines for early-stage testing of wave energy converters
  • IEC TS 62600-101 Wave resource assessment and characterisation
  • IEC TS 62600-2 Design requirements for marine energy systems
  • IEC TS 62600-10 Assessment of mooring systems for marine energy converters
  • ITTC Recommended Procedures for testing of wave energy converters
  • DNV-RP-C205 Environmental conditions and environmental loads
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Linear Airy wave theory
  2. 1.2Radiation and diffraction problems
  3. 1.3Added mass and radiation damping
  4. 1.4Froude-Krylov excitation force
  5. 1.5Frequency-domain equation of motion
  6. 1.6Resonance condition and optimal absorption
  7. 1.7Relative capture width
  8. 1.8Budal limit and phase control
  9. 1.9Interaction between bodies in arrays
  10. 1.10Case study: cylindrical point absorber
  1. 2.1Body meshing for panel methods
  2. 2.2Calculation with NEMOH and WAMIT
  3. 2.3Obtaining response amplitude operators (RAOs)
  4. 2.4Construction of power matrices
  5. 2.5Linear PTO damping
  6. 2.6Parametric geometry optimisation
  7. 2.7Articulated multi-body systems
  8. 2.8Oscillating water column model
  9. 2.9Limitations of the linear approach
  10. 2.10Laboratory: hydrodynamic coefficients with NEMOH
  1. 3.1Cummins equation and memory function
  2. 3.2State-space approximation of convolution
  3. 3.3Non-linear Froude-Krylov
  4. 3.4Viscous drag with Morison terms
  5. 3.5End stops and mechanical constraints
  6. 3.6Influence of mooring on response
  7. 3.7Simulation in irregular waves
  8. 3.8WEC-Sim architecture in Simulink
  9. 3.9Numerical verification of the model
  10. 3.10Workshop: WEC-Sim model of an attenuator
  1. 4.1Hydraulic PTO with accumulators
  2. 4.2Direct drive PTO
  3. 4.3Air turbines in oscillating columns
  4. 4.4Losses and conversion efficiency
  5. 4.5Resistive and reactive control
  6. 4.6Latching and unlatching control
  7. 4.7Model predictive control
  8. 4.8Short-term wave prediction
  9. 4.9Stroke and force constraints
  10. 4.10Practice: comparison of control strategies
  1. 5.1CFD with OpenFOAM for converters
  2. 5.2Non-linear waves and wave breaking
  3. 5.3Scale testing in towing tanks
  4. 5.4Scale effects in viscosity and air
  5. 5.5Instrumentation and data acquisition
  6. 5.6System identification from test data
  7. 5.7Comparison between model levels
  8. 5.8Extreme loads and survivability
  9. 5.9IEA OES comparison exercises
  10. 5.10Case study: validation with tank data
  1. 6.1Selection of the converter concept
  2. 6.2Site characterisation
  3. 6.3Frequency-domain model
  4. 6.4Time-domain model with PTO
  5. 6.5Control strategy
  6. 6.6Estimation of annual energy production
  7. 6.7Extreme load analysis
  8. 6.8Improvement proposal
  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 WEC-Sim, NEMOH, WAMIT, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real hydrodynamic calculation procedures with the panel method, time-domain simulation of a converter with PTO, and model validation against towing tank tests. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented 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 study mode(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Selection of the converter concept

Formulate the linear hydrodynamics of a wave energy converter.

Site characterisation

Calculate hydrodynamic coefficients with NEMOH and WAMIT.

Frequency-domain model

Build non-linear time-domain models with WEC-Sim.

Time-domain model with PTO

Model hydraulic and direct drive power take-off systems.

Control strategy

Compare control strategies to maximise absorption.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Hydrodynamic modelling engineerWave energy technology developerMarine systems control engineerCFD analystWave energy researcherTowing tank test engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is 10 to 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with WEC-Sim, NEMOH, WAMIT, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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