Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic director focused on measurable results and operational excellence in maritime education. Integrates IMO/STCW regulations and ISO 21001/9001 f
Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Wind Turbine Blade and Marine Composite Recycling
The Course in Wind Turbine Blade and Marine Composite Recycling Prepares you to manage the end of life of wind turbine blades, boat hulls and other composite materials used in the maritime sector. You will study their composition,
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts30 November
Places20 / 20
Prior knowledge
Prior Knowledge Assessment
These are the skills this programme builds. Tick the ones you already have and we will tell you which part of the syllabus is really for you.
Your profile
Tick what you already know to see your result.
Programme overview
What is the Course in Wind Turbine Blade and Marine Composite Recycling?
The Course in Wind Turbine Blade and Marine Composite Recycling
Prepares you to manage the end of life of wind turbine blades, boat hulls and other composite materials used in the maritime sector. You will study their composition, dismantling and logistics options, mechanical, thermal and chemical recycling technologies, reuse in new products and more recyclable blade designs. You will also analyse the circular economy framework, costs and the maturity of each technology.
Key advantages
- A growing challenge: Thousands of blades and boats are reaching the end of their service life.
- The full picture: From dismantling to new products.
- Every technology: Mechanical, thermal, chemical and reuse routes.
- Business focus: Costs, markets and circular models.
- Case study: An end-of-life plan for a batch of blades or hulls.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Know the materials: Understand the make-up of composites.
- Plan dismantling: Organise end-of-life logistics.
- Compare technologies: Evaluate the available recycling routes.
- Design for circularity: Apply ecodesign to new products.
- Boost your career: Open doors in energy, marine and waste management.
- Train to close the loop on marine composites.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Composites in Energy and Marine
- Glass and carbon fibres
- Thermoset resins
- Structure of a wind turbine blade
- Boat hulls and decks
- Projected waste volumes
02
Dismantling and Logistics
- Decommissioning wind turbines
- Cutting and sectioning blades
- Boat breaking
- Transport and storage
- Health and safety
03
Recycling Technologies
- Mechanical recycling
- Cement kiln co-processing
- Pyrolysis
- Solvolysis and chemical routes
- Comparing technologies
04
Reuse and New Products
- Structural reuse of blades
- Street furniture and footbridges
- Construction materials
- New composites with recovered fibre
- Markets for recycled materials
05
Circular Economy and Ecodesign
- Recyclable resins
- Thermoplastics for blades
- Waste regulation
- Life cycle assessment
- Case study: end-of-life plan for blades or hulls
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
Weeks to finish—
You finish around—
Who it is for
Wind energy engineers: responsible for repowering and decommissioning Marine leisure professionals: managing end-of-life boats Waste managers: looking for new business lines Sustainability specialists: working on the circular economy Materials engineers: interested in composites
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
Verified reviews
Student Reviews
Reviews collected and verified by Opynio, not written by us.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand composites
- 02Plan end of life
- 03Compare technologies
- 04Identify applications
- 05Apply ecodesign
- 06Assess feasibility
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Decommissioning technician: End-of-life management at wind farms.
02Industrial waste manager: Composite valorisation.
03Circular economy specialist: Designing circular solutions in industry.
04Materials technician: Developing products from recycled material.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Yes, by several routes, though with different levels of maturity and cost; the course compares them.
Yes. Glass-fibre hulls share the same problems and solutions as blades.
A chemical route that dissolves the resin to recover the fibres; it is being developed at industrial scale.
Yes, the general waste framework and regulatory trends in the sector.
You draw up an end-of-life plan for a batch of blades or hulls, with routes and costs.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Wind Turbine Blade and Marine Composite Recycling qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree or technical training in engineering, environmental science, chemistry or a related field; or experience in wind energy, marine leisure or waste management. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Leave your details and admissions will write back. If you already know this is the one, go straight to the application and pay in the same session.