Renewables & Environmental

The Fatigue and Fracture Training Course provides an in-depth exploration of fatigue and fracture principles in engineering. Attendees will learn about current design and assessment methods, crack/flaw analysis, fracture mechanics, material selection, and codified procedures for flaw evaluation. The course is designed for engineers and scientists working with onshore and offshore structures. Topics covered include stress intensity factor, fracture toughness, and the BS 7910 methodology. The course is a 2-day program offered in various locations in the UK.

The "Advances in Offshore Renewable Energy" course introduces engineers and scientists to offshore environments and various exploitable marine and offshore renewable energy resources. It covers technology advancements in offshore wind power, wave energy, and tidal current energy, along with recent research achievements in offshore wind power. The course focuses on topics such as the design, reliability, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind power systems, as well as technologies for protecting wind turbines in harsh environments. Targeted attendees are professionals involved in designing, operating, and assessing offshore structures.

The Advanced Design of Ship Structures course focuses on the first principle design of ship structures, with an emphasis on beams and plates. It covers advanced analysis procedures, hull girder strength, and common structural rules. Aimed at engineers and scientists involved in ship design, the course offers a balance of theory and practice. Lectures include topics such as probabilistic design, plate buckling, and reliability analysis. The course is led by Professor Purnendu Das, a renowned expert in marine structures.

The course on Analysis & Design of Submarine Structures focuses on selecting materials for weight-critical submarine designs, emphasizing toughness and weldability. It covers structural design, philosophy, and strength formulations. Intended for Engineers, Managers, Scientists, and Technologists interested in submarine design, the course includes lectures on buckling, materials behavior, submarine theory, design codes, and structural reliability. Led by Prof Purnendu Das, the course provides comprehensive coverage of submarine structural design principles over a 3-day duration.

This course focuses on the design and analysis of floating wind turbine structures, covering topics such as structural response under blast loading and fire, design principles, and key technology types. It aims to equip engineers, operations managers, and scientists with the knowledge to assess structural responses under fire and blast loading. The course includes lectures on floating wind turbine concepts, analysis methods, design requirements, ocean wave analysis, and mooring system analysis. Attendees will gain insights into various technologies for checking structural responses under different loading conditions.

The course "Impact of Digital Technology on the Nuclear Industry" is a two-day program focusing on uncertainty modeling and cyber security in the nuclear sector. Day 1 covers tools for uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, and optimization, with case studies as practical applications. Day 2 delves into digital technology, cyber security, network security, and system-of-systems security. Targeted at engineers and scientists involved in nuclear structure design and operation, the course aims to enhance participants' understanding of these critical aspects in the industry.

The "Foundation Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures" course aims to provide detailed knowledge on designing and analyzing various types of foundations for wind turbines to reduce overall costs. It covers topics such as soil-pile interaction, dynamic responses, and reliability-based design of suction piles. The course targets engineers, researchers, project managers, and safety inspectors involved in offshore wind farm foundation design, offering a balance of theory and practice. Lectures include discussions on wind turbine structure overview, loads on offshore wind turbines, foundation design considerations, geotechnical site investigation, and soil-structure interaction.

Hydropower Insight is a three-day international training event focusing on run-of-river hydropower schemes ranging from 1kW to 10mW. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of design and development aspects for Small Hydropower Schemes. It targets individuals such as environmental specialists, renewable energy students, investors, hydropower equipment suppliers, government officials, and community organizations. The program covers topics like hydropower types, turbine selection, scheme construction, electrical features, consents, design exercises, global perspectives, technological innovation, and business issues. The course is led by experienced professionals in the field.