Description: The main objective of this course is to train each participant to the numerical and experimental modelling and control of Wave Energy Converters (WECs).

The following topics will be taught:

The State of the Art of wave energy conversion techniques
The State of the Art of numerical modelling of WECs, the limitations and the alternative numerical approaches
The State of the Art of experimental modelling of WECs, the limitations
The State of the Art of control of WECs

By the end of the course, the participants will have carried out the following tasks: Wave measurement and generation in wave tank
Numerical investigation of the performance of a WEC
Experimental investigation of the performance of a WEC with and without control

Pre-requisites

Degree in Engineering
Basic knowledge of Matlab or any other programming language

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800€
2 400€

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Time: The course will be held on two weeks from Monday, August 24 to Friday, September 4, 2015

Place: the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, city of Nantes, France. Nantes can easily be reached from Paris by train (2hrs), or directly by flying to Nantes Atlantique Airport (Air France/KLM service from/to Amsterdam and Paris).

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Deadline: 3 August, 2015