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CONCENTRATIONS
Undergraduate concentration program in Offshore wind
For MEE undergrad students
By completing the concentration, MEE undergraduates will gain skills essential for serving particular roles in the growing offshore wind industry here in Maine and beyond, including understanding socioeconomic and political factors, core wind energy industry concepts, hydrodynamic and structural design of floating platforms, offshore wind farm planning and operation, and/or offshore wind system-specific numerical engineering analysis techniques.
Graduate concentration program in Offshore wind
For MEE grad students
Wind energy, including floating offshore wind turbines in deep waters, is a major source of renewable energy in the world. UMaine has multiple faculty with background and expertise in Ocean Engineering and Wind Energy. The University has extensive research programs and capabilities in floating offshore wind energy, including the Alfond Wind-Wave Ocean Engineering Lab at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center.
MINORS
Ocean and Marine Engineering
The minor in Ocean and Marine Engineering is a collection of courses that provide the student with fundamental and applied knowledge of the vast ocean and marine resources available on this planet. Emphasis is placed on responsible and sustainable engineering for extracting resource extraction from the ocean. The core and elective options include courses from engineering as well as physical and marine sciences.
Renewable Energy Engineering
The Renewable Energy Engineering minor provides students an introduction to the wide-ranging issues concerning the production, distribution, consumption, and impacts of energy, with a particular focus on the design and implementation of existing and emerging technologies. This program complements numerous engineering majors and helps to prepare students for careers in this innovative field. The minor includes 18 credit hours of coursework, 9 hours of which are required core courses.
Renewable Energy Science and Technology
The Renewable Energy Science and Technology Minor provides students an introduction to the wide-ranging issues concerning the production, distribution, consumption, and impacts of energy. This program complements degree programs in engineering and engineering technology, as well as those in the physical, life, and social sciences. The minor includes 18 credit hours of coursework, 9 hours of which are required courses.
MICROCREDENTIALS
Instrumentation Micro-Credential
This micro-credential recognizes and validates the learner’s successful completion of the University of Maine System (UMS) Instrumentation pathway (Levels 1, 2, and 3). The learner has the knowledge and skills, earned through 600 hours of work-experience, to contribute to the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) research operations by assisting with Instrumentation systems. Lean More
Introduction to Offshore Wind Energy
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s knowledge of offshore wind energy technology through completion of a short course sponsored by University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and the Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC). The course focused on floating offshore wind technology developed at the ASCC and delivered a succinct introduction to floating offshore wind technology accessible to a general audience.
Windstorm Challenge Micro-Credential
This micro-credential recognizes and validates the learner’s successful completion of the University of Maine System (UMS) Windstorm Challenge pathway (Levels 1, 2, and 3 badges). The learner was part of a team that competed in the Matthew R. Simmons Windstorm Challenge hosted by the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC). The Windstorm Challenge introduced this learner to the engineering design process using the development of offshore wind renewable energy technology.
Wind/Wave Model Testing Micro-Credential
The learner has the knowledge and skills earned through 600 hours of work experience, to contribute to the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) research operations by assisting the Offshore Wind Team with floating structure model testing tasks in the Wind/Wave Basin (W2). The learner acted as a W2 Student Research Engineer, assisting the ASCC staff with all aspects of model testing, including basin setup, model characterization and launching, documentation, and data collection.
Fundamentals of Electronics
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s foundational knowledge of electrical circuits and circuit analysis. The learner completed online modules covering basic electrical circuits including Ohm’s Law, grounding, circuit types, and tools used to measure electrical data. The learner demonstrated competency by passing the Fundamentals of Electronics exam and demonstrating proper collection of electrical measurement data.
Fabrication for Measurement Systems
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s competency in fabricating electrical connections for measurement systems. The learner reviewed online training and reference materials on soldering, connector types, and wiring and pinout diagrams, then completed hands-on training in soldering and connector fabrication. Competency in fabricating connectors was assessed with a practical exam where the learner met all criteria.
Fundamentals of Strain Gage Installation
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s ability to select and apply strain gages in an engineering test environment at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). The learner developed knowledge of different strain gage types and their utility in collecting data in different testing situations. The learner demonstrated competency via a practical exam by selecting and justifying the correct strain gage for a specific test setup, and properly applying the strain gage to the test specimen.
Fundamentals of Hydraulic Instron Operation
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s ability to operate the servo-hydraulic Instron universal testing system in a mechanical testing environment. The learner has knowledge of the servo-hydraulic Instron console parts, safety, manual operation, and software learned through online modules and operation through hands-on training. The learner can use the servo-hydraulic Instron universal testing system equipment to set up a mechanical test, including installing fixtures, positioning the system, loading of specimens into the test frame, method set up in Wave Matrix or Blue Hill software, and connecting additional measuring tools to the system.
Fundamentals of Electromechanical Instron Operation
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s ability to operate the electromechanical Instron universal testing system in a mechanical testing environment. The learner has knowledge of electromechanical Instron console parts, safety, manual operation, and software learned through online modules and operation through hands-on training. The learner can use the electromechanical Instron universal testing system equipment to set up a mechanical test, including installing fixtures, positioning the system, loading of specimens into the test frame, method set up in Bluehill software, and connecting additional measuring tools to the system.
COURSES
MEE 480/580: Wind Energy Engineering
This course presents the theory and design of modern wind turbines. Theoretical aspects of the course cover the fundamentals of assessing the aerodynamic loads and efficiency of a wind turbine. Design procedures for wind turbines are outlined with an emphasis on maximizing performance, assuring structural integrity and minimizing the cost of energy. Current trends in offshore wind are also covered as well as the social and environmental issues of a burgeoning wind energy industry.
MEE 489/565: Offshore Floating System Design
The course introduces the basics of naval architecture and offshore engineering design concepts to senior engineering students. A broad introduction is provided on the topics of floating platform stability, structural strength, global performance, mooring systems and installation. Use of industry guest lecturers will complement regular lectures for the course. Emphasis is placed on applying recommended practices by regulatory bodies into hands-on design projects.
MEE 491/591: Offshore Wind Farm Engineering
This course introduces the basics of offshore wind farm engineering and design. A broad introduction is provided on the topics of offshore climate, turbine selection criteria, substructure design, installation processes, operation, maintenance, electrical infrastructure, environmental impacts, and decommissioning aspects of offshore wind farms. The basic theory together with state-of-the-art industrial practices and future technologies driving the offshore wind farm development will be addressed.
MEE 564: Fluid Structure Interaction
Introduction to the basics of fluid-structure interaction (FSI) by a series of progressively complex problems. In the process, basics of fluid mechanics, wave hydrodynamics, floating system dynamics, and vibrations are also covered. Topics covered include linear wave theory, linear and non-linear oscillators, potential flow methods, wave force prediction methods, vortex-induced vibration and seakeeping.
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