Elevate your offshore renewable energy projects with our three-day deep dive into top-tier software tools.

Master OpenFOAM, a CFD software, and OpenFast's turbine simulations, both of which are used in offshore optimise renewable energy to address relevant engineering challenges in the industry. Stay ahead solutions and drive industry innovation.

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • DurationThree days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost£1,000. Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of this short-course, you will have:

In-depth knowledge acquisition

Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software tools that are fundamental to offshore renewable energy projects.

Skill enhancement

Elevate your technical capabilities, allowing you to tackle complex engineering challenges with confidence and efficiency.

Immediate applicability

Learn practical skills that can be directly applied to your work, making you an invaluable asset to your team and company.

Networking opportunities

Interact with peers, industry experts, and software developers, providing a platform to exchange ideas and foster potential collaborations.

Stay updated

With rapid advancements in renewable energy, keeping abreast of the latest software tools ensures you and your organisation remain at the forefront of innovation.

Core content

  • Introduction and fundamentals of potential flow analysis and CFD analysis
  • Hydrodynamic analysis with OpenFOAM
  • Case study of fixed monopile analysis
  • Case study of floating platform analysis
  • Case study of wind turbine

Who should attend

If you are tasked with designing, testing, and validating offshore renewable energy structures and systems, this course will provide you with the software tools to make your work more efficient and accurate.

Project managers overseeing offshore operations: to understand the tools your teams are using and the complexities they address, this training will give you a holistic understanding, aiding in decision making and resource allocation.

Consultants in offshore renewable energy: Enhance your consultancy toolkit by diving deep into the software that drives innovation in the offshore renewable sector.

Academics and students with a focus on offshore engineering: If you are teaching or studying the nuances of offshore renewable energy, understanding and mastering these tools can provide an edge in academic research and future job prospects.

Concessions

20% Cranfield alumni 
10% On multiple bookings when booking 3 or more delegates at one time
 

Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Â鶹´«Ã½AV is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world.

For further location and travel details

Location address

Â鶹´«Ã½AV
College Road
Cranfield
Bedford 
MK43 0AL

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