MSc programs - DTU

MSc in Wind Energy - Mechanical
Semesters: 4
Study credits: 120 ECTS
Start: September 2007
Seats: 60
Application date: March 15 or June 1, 2007
Wind power has become a very important source in producing electricity and its importance is
steadily increasing. In 2020 wind power is expected to deliver 12% of the global electricity demand,
create 2.3 million jobs and make a substantial contribution to the reduction of the CO2-emmisions.
With a wind energy specialization from DTU you get an education based on world leading compe-
tences in the heart of the global wind power development. The education is based on absolutely
state-of-the-art knowledge and technology, combining the scientific research and accumulated
knowledge of DTU and Risoe with teaching and guidance from a large number of associated ex-
perts and researchers from the industry. As a world leading university within wind energy technol-
ogy DTU has been engaged in wind energy research and education since the 1970’s and has offered
a dedicated MSc education in wind power since 2002.
The specialization in wind energy (mechanical engineering) is offered in close collaboration with
the specialization in wind energy (electrical engineering). Several activities and courses are common
for the two specializations and they are coordinated with common elective courses. Thereby it is
possible to obtain a cross-disciplinary knowledge on a wide range of technologies of wind power.
The aim of the MSc specialization in wind energy (mechanical) is to give you a general understand-
ing of wind energy systems and a deep insight and knowledge in aerodynamics, aero-elasticity and
mechanics that qualifies you to analyze, design, develop and operate wind energy systems.
Career opportunities: With a specialization in wind energy you are qualified for employment
in the rapidly growing international wind energy
industry and related sectors. You get the possibility to contribute
to the global development of the field in a wide range of aspects, and
you will have a wide range of possibilities of employment, e.g. within
technology providers like wind turbine manufactures and subcontractors,
energy companies, utility companies, developers, consultancies and
research companies.
Prerequisites: BSc degree in Mechanical/Civil engineering or Science.
Basic knowledge of Fluid and/or Structural mechanics.
Some computer and programming skills required.
Program coordinator: Associate Professor Martin O.L. Hansen (molh@mek.dtu.dk)
Professor Jens N. Sørensen (jns@mek.dtu.dk)
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (www.mek.dtu.dk)
Read more www.mek.dtu.dk
Mechanical Engineering and Materials
MSc in Coastal and Maritime Engineering
Semesters: 4
Study credits: 120 ECTS
Start: September 2007
Seats: 60
Application date: March 15 or June 1, 2007
The earth is the blue planet – 71 per cent of its surface is covered by water, and the coasts are
among the most densely populated and important areas. This makes the seas, coasts and rivers
extremely important, for transport, leisure, fishing, exploitation of natural resources – and it is
important to protect people and property from the sea.
Coastal and Maritime Engineering deals with structures at sea and along coasts. They include ships,
offshore drilling rigs, breakwaters and harbours etc. Such structures are subject to loads from
waves, wind and current, i.e. environmental loads that require special techniques to be applied in
their design and operation.
Coastal Engineering includes coastal hydraulics, wave dynamics, coastal sediment transport, mor-
phodynamics, scour/erosion and hydrodynamic loads on offshore structures. Denmark has strong
traditions within Coastal Engineering and in addition to the academic environment at DTU, the
industry and consultancies in Denmark have built up vast expertise with regard to the development
of numerical models.
Maritime Engineering includes loads on ships and offshore structures, structural responses, risk
and decision analysis as well as advanced topics from naval architecture such as design of ships and
propulsion and stability of ships. Denmark has through many years maintained a leading position
within Maritime Engineering. Nowadays “The Blue Denmark” includes shipping, shipbuilding and
offshore engineering and also comprises manufacturers and suppliers of equipment.
The program offers students freedom to select courses according to their individual interests, usu-
ally with emphasis on coastal or maritime engineering (naval architecture).
Career opportunities: mechanical engineer, coastal engineer, naval architect
Prerequisites: BSc degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture
or equivalent academic background.
Basic knowledge within: hydrodynamics/fluid mechanics, applied mathematics,
numerical methods, elementary programming and structural
mechanics.
Program coordinator: Professor Per A. Madsen (pm@mek.dtu.dk)
Associate Professor Poul Andersen (pa@mek.dtu.dk)
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (www.mek.dtu.dk)
Read more: www.skk.mek.dtu.dk
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