About the Course
Do you want to know how to perform different types of blade testing? If yes, this is the course for you. This course will familiarise you with blade test standards and fundamental understandings. It will provide knowledge about the different types of blade testing and the purpose of these tests. You will work with DTU tools used for designing and simulating static and fatigue blade testing, including both single-axis and bi-axial testing. Pros and cons about different test equipment will be discussed, and sensor types and measurement systems will also be covered.
After this course, you can
Navigate the blade test standard with confidence.
Understand different types of blade testing and their purposes.
Design and simulate static and fatigue blade tests.
Evaluate the pros and cons of various test equipment.
Identify sensor types and measurement systems used in blade testing.
4 days, hybrid, full-time (5 hours/day)
Basic knowledge of beam theory, structural mechanics and blades
Online course, hybrid classroom, group discussions, and hands-on assignments.
Evidence your learning with a Certificate of Evidence your learning with a Certificate of Achievement from the DTU on successful completion. from the DTU on successful completion.
This course will be stackable with other LLL courses that will be developed by DTU Wind, to form certain specialisations or micro-degrees.
Key Information
Meet your teachers
Learn from world-class researchers and passionate educators who bring cutting-edge expertise and hands-on experience into the classroom.
Kim Branner
Senior Researcher
Kim Branner, Ph.D., is a senior research scientist at the Wind Energy Department of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He leads the Structural Design & Testing team, focusing on advancing experimental, numerical, and analytical methodsto improve the reliability and precision of structural design, manufacturing, and testing for wind turbine blades and other large composite or metal structures...
Mohit Sharma
Senior Vice Presiden at Marubeni Corporation
Singapore
“Solid and comprehensive overview!”
"For anyone considering a career transition, this course offers a solid and comprehensive overview of wind energy. It equips you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to smoothly transition into the wind energy field."
Sophie Yin
Renewables Engineer, Woodside Energy
Australia
“Flexible learning with outstanding support!”
“What I enjoy the most about the programme is the flexibility. I have been able to access the content around other aspects of my life, which has been very valuable. Also, the lecturers have made them available to the students online to answer questions and actually provide knowledge beyond the course, which I really enjoyed.”
Fahd Outailleur
Head of Engineering at Enel Green Power
Morocco
“Europe’s leader in wind energy”
“I chose to enrol in this wind energy master's program because DTU is the leading technical university in Europe, renowned for its specialization in wind energy. The program reflects the state of the art of the sector. Before joining, I knew some of their software programmes like WAsP and the Global Wind Atlas. So I was confident about the quality of the training.”
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For course-specific questions, please contact the course responsible Kim Branner, Senior Researcher at DTU Wind, kibr@dtu.dk
Didn't find what you were looking for? Or need a customised training solution for your company? Contact Karsten Kryger, Coordinator of Lifelong Learning at DTU Wind, kkry@dtu.dk