Spe - Ocean Energy, IST Lisbon, Portugal
The University
Venue, location
The Instituto Superior Técnico has two campi: The Alameda campus located in the Lisbon city centre and the campus in Taguspark in Oeiras, about 20 km from the Alameda campus.
Alameda campus: Av. Rovisco Pais, 1/1049-001 Lisbon/Portugal
Taguspark campus: Av. Prof. Doutor Aníbal Cavaco Silva/2744-016 Porto Salvo/Portugal
Teaching Methods
Modules:
- Ocean Energy Resources
The objective of this module is to give an understanding of the physical mechanisms in the ocean which are on the basis of the generation of surface waves, tides and currents, and their effects with application to the evaluation of the energy resource and site characterization.
- Modelling and Control of Ocean Energy Systems
The objective of this module is to cover the fundamentals of the hydrodynamic modelling of ocean energy systems and their control, including numerical and experimental simulation, with the main focus on the wave energy systems and marine current turbines.
- Ocean Energy Systems Technologies
The objective of this module is to introduce the student to the electro-mechanical equipment used in wave energy systems and marine current turbines and to the offshore electrical grid and connection systems. The module covers the aspects related to the deployment, operation and maintenance of the ocean energy systems.
- Economics, Policy and Environment
The objective of this module is to cover the aspects related to the economic evaluation and environmental impact of ocean energy systems and the general policy issues, including licensing and permitting.
- Project
The objective of this module is to bring into practice the specialised knowledge of the course on ocean energy systems in a case study.
Detailed syllabus in pdf format
Job perspectives
- Engineers in marine renewable industries.
- Marine renewable energy project developers.
- Experts for National or International institutions.
- Researchers in academic or industrial labs.
Research Activities
Research activities in Ocean Energy at IDMEC and
MARETEC
- Prof. António Falcão, Prof. Luís Gato, Prof. José Maria André: Hydrodynamics
and control of wave energy converters; moorings; self-rectifying air turbines;
wave energy resource.
- Prof. António Sarmento: Conceptual design, hydrodynamics and control of wave
energy devices; site characterization; resource assessment; economic aspects;
non-technological issues.
- Prof. J.A.C. Falcão de Campos, Dr. João Baltazar: Hydrodynamics of marine
current turbines. Design and analysis methods with Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD).
Research facilities: Irregular wave flume (20mx0.6mx0.5m); tests rig for air
turbines; codes for numerical modelling of wave energy conversion, including
WAMIT commercial code; extensive specialized documentation. Access to the Pico
(Azores) 400 kW wave energy demonstration plant via the Wave Energy Centre
(owner of the plant). http://www.ist.utl.pt
Practical Information
AccomodationThe majority of the students live in houses, flats (apartments) or rooms in private accommodation and share it with other colleagues.
A room in a private home costs about 300 € per month (utility expenses included) and students may have to pay for 2 months rent in advance. Meals are not included. An apartment with dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 rooms may cost around 500 € / 750 € per month but will include a one year rental contract. An apartment of this type can be shared with 3 other students.
The Mobility and International Cooperation Office has selected a few apartments in which a student may rent a room:
http://studentapartmentlisbon.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/5Rooms.4.Students
www.roomsforstudentslisbon.com
www.t4lisboa.blogspot.com
http://oribeiro.blogspot.com/
http://www.esn-lisboa.org/?q=content/esn-lisboa-erasmus-residence-bairro-alto
http://accommodation4students.blogspot.com/
http://www.esn-lisboa.org/?q=content/erasmus-house-areeiro
For accommodation related questions, contact gracapereira@ist.utl.pt
International Students
The Mobility
and International Cooperation Office—NMCI coordinates the participation of IST
in several international mobility programmes and networks. The office also
provides assistance to mobility students, researchers and staff helping them
integrate in the School, in academic life and, in particular, in the Portuguese
society (accommodation, visas, opening bank accounts, etc). This work is
carried out in cooperation with other offices and units, such as the Tutoring
and NAPE. More detailed
information can be found at http://nmci.ist.utl.pt
Núcleo de Mobilidade e Cooperação Internacional (NMCI)
Instituto Superior Técnico
Campus Alameda
Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisboa
Tel. +351 218 417 362
Fax. +351 218 419 280
nmci@ist.utl.pt
Programme Coordination:
Prof. José Alberto Falcão de Campos
Instituto Superior Técnico
Campus Alameda
Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel. +351 218 417 412
fcampos@hidro1.ist.utl.pt
Address of the University:
Instituto Superior Técnico
Campus Alameda
Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisboa ,Portugal
http://www.ist.utl.pt
