Hydrodynamics And Geo-technics Of Marine Renewable Energy Systems
| Title | Υδροδυναμική και Γεωτεχνική Θαλάσσιων Συστημάτων ΑΠΕ / Hydrodynamics And Geo-technics Of Marine Renewable Energy Systems |
| Code | ΤΤ9720 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022213 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TŌN KATASKEUŌN" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| "YDRAULIKĪS KAI TECΗNIKĪS PERIVALLONTOS" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| "GEŌTECΗNIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| "METAFORŌN KAI DIACΗEIRISĪS ERGŌN" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600275484
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600275484
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Linear waves. Basic knowledge of dynamic behaviour of structures. Basic principles of Soil Mechanics. Foundations
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course the students will:
(1) Understand the functionality and the main characteristics of offshore wind turbines and wave energy converters.
(2) Understand the basic principles of the design/analysis of offshore wind turbines and wave energy converters based on guidelines and recommended practices.
(3) Calculate aerodynamic, hydrodynamic and piles loads of offshore renewable energy systems with analytical equations and specialized software.
(4) Implement integrated numerical modelling of offshore wind turbines with monopile foundations with specialized software, where structure-wind-wave-soil interactions are taken into account.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Technology, types and operational features of offshore renewable energy systems with a focus on Offshore Wind Turbines (OWTs) and Wave Energy Converters (WECs). Environmental conditions: Wind, waves, currents, ground conditions. Geotechnical investigation. Hydrodynamic and aerodynamic loadings on bottom-mounted OWTs. Design stages and preliminary design of OWTs with monopile support structure. Axial and lateral pile loading. Monopile foundations for OWTs. Numerical modeling of OWTs with monopile support structure. Introduction to the hydrodynamics of floating offshore renewable energy systems. Anchors for OWTs.
Keywords
Offshore wind turbines, Wave energy converters, Hydrodynamic loadings, Aerodynamic loadings, offshore pile foundations, Design and numerical modeling of offshore wind turbines with monopile foundations.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Powerpoint presentations, Communication with students through e-learning and email.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 66 | 2.4 | ✓ | ||
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 16 | 0.6 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 28 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination: 50% of the final grade, Solution of problems / Homework: 50% of the final grade and Attendance 5% of the final grade.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Last Update
25-08-2025
