Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

MA-154 Mathematics 1, MA-159 Mathematics 2.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
  • explain the elements of hydraulics and hydrology used in the design of hydropower plants
  • perform calculations involved in pre-engineering of small hydropower plants
  • participate in the evaluation of modifications of large hydropower plants
  • explain the basic issues related to the establishment of wind farms

Contents

Hydro power: Introduction to the elements of hydraulics and hydrology used in the design of hydropower plants. Describe system components and hydraulic events at small and large hydropower plants. Hydraulics: The properties of water, the equations of energy and continuity, pipe and channel hydraulics, pressure surge suppression.

Wind power plants: Basic introduction to the windmill structure. Aerodynamic topics of importance for energy production with wind turbines.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises. Excursion to a hydropower plant. Laboratory exercises in the wind section of the course.

Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

Mandatory assignments must be completed and approved. An overview of required tasks will be given during the beginning of the semester in Canvas.

Examinations

4-hour written individual exam. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ENE209 – Hydro Power Plants. 5
ENE240 – Hydro power. 5
ENE243 – Wind power . 5
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