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The Online Design & Analysis of Floating Wind Turbine Structures Training course focuses on the design and analysis of floating wind turbines, a promising technology in offshore wind power development. Engineers, researchers, and professionals involved in offshore wind turbine design and installation will benefit from the course's innovative content and structure, which includes lectures on marine environments, wave analysis, hydrodynamics, mooring systems, and simulation tools like OpenFAST. Led by experts Dr. Wenxian Yang and Dr. Yang Yang, the course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of floating wind turbine structures over a 2-day duration.

The Online Risk, Resilience and Sustainability Training course focuses on assessing and quantifying risk and resilience of critical infrastructure to extreme events and diverse hazards. It aims to help engineers, consultants, and operators make informed decisions for infrastructure assets and networks. The course covers topics such as vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, adaptation, and sustainability quantification. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goals and strategic priorities of the UK and EU. The course is designed for engineers, operations managers, fabricators, applied scientists, and technologists interested in infrastructure management.

The Online QGIS Training course is designed for beginners with little to no experience in using QGIS but with basic computer skills. The training focuses on practical exercises using environmental data. Participants will learn how to view and style spatial data, set up projects, utilize various data sources, create their own data, perform geoprocessing operations, and produce high-quality outputs. Taught by experienced trainer Judith Nathanail, the course covers topics such as GIS installation, project setup, data addition, cartography basics, and geoprocessing.

The Hydropower Insight training course is a three-day international program focusing on run-of-river hydropower schemes ranging from 1kW to 10MW. It covers practical aspects like equipment selection, installation, and commissioning, as well as broader industry issues. The course is designed for individuals in fields related to renewable energy, environmental planning, hydropower equipment manufacturing, government, and community organizations. Attendees gain knowledge essential for understanding and working within the hydropower industry.

The Online FAST Program Training Course focuses on utilizing the OpenFAST wind turbine simulation tool to analyze wind turbine configurations, including onshore and offshore structures. The course is designed for engineers and scientists involved in the design and analysis of offshore floating wind turbine structures, offering a balance of theory and practice. The program covers topics such as wind modeling, aerodynamic and structural modeling, and simulation of fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind turbines. Dr. Yang Yang, an expert in offshore wind turbines, leads the course.

This course on Online Distortion Control in Ship Building is designed for engineers and scientists involved in ship design and construction. It covers topics such as welding techniques, residual stresses, and accuracy control in ship construction. The course aims to provide a balance of theory and practice for attendees from ship management companies, oil companies, classification societies, and ship builders.

The Online Carbon Management Training course aims to equip participants with an understanding of carbon emissions in business operations. The course covers topics such as carbon accounting systems, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon offsetting. It also explores the value of carbon management and provides practical examples of its benefits. The course, led by experienced trainers, focuses on relevant frameworks, legislation, and tools for monitoring and reporting carbon emissions. Attendees will gain knowledge of carbon management standards, international agreements, and tools for carbon reporting.

The Online Risk and Reliability Training is a 3-day course covering theoretical and practical applications of risk and reliability engineering. Participants will learn about concepts such as reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis, as well as quantitative risk analysis and Monte Carlo simulations. The course aims to equip mechanical, process, and energy engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze and mitigate risks in engineering projects. Topics include basic statistics, accelerated life testing, risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and reliability assessment techniques.