Hydro Power Plant
2014-2015 - ENE1081 - 10 ECTS

On the basis of

ENE2011 - Other Renewable Energy Forms
ENE1051 Hydropower

Expected learning outcomes

The student will know the technical components of a hydropower plant, both high-and low-pressure systems, and knowing the different turbintypers applications. The student will recognize the environmental consequences can be expected and possible measures that can be taken to minimize environmental impact. Students will get a small introduction to stock inflow forecasts.

After completing the course the student should have:

Knowledge:

the technical components of the waterway in a power plant
turbintypers the different components and applications
turbintypers efficiencies
generator and transformer in terms of safety and security
Regulation of hydropower
Running the reservoir relative to demand and inflow

Skills:

Students will be able to calculate the potential energy and power associated with flow and head.

General competence:

Students will be able to account for the environmental aspects of hydropower development and the consequences and measures that can be

Topic(s)

Types dam, spillways, gates, valves, inntakk, thrashracks, shafts, svingekamere, ventilation etc.
Turbine Types
Generator and transformer (security and protection)
Power Station
River power plants, high or low pressure systems with dams
Watersheds, snømagsiner, inflow forecasting
Environmental aspects of hydropower development - consequences and measures
Regulation of hydropower
Running the reservoir relative to demand and inflow

Teaching Methods

Lectures

Teaching Methods (additional text)

Study visits to power stations

Form(s) of Assessment

Written exam, 5 hours

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

Graded by two internal examiners

Re-sit examination

It held its own re-sit examination of the written exam.

Coursework Requirements

Mandatory study visits, an estimated 2 pcs.

Teaching Materials

To be announced