Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Recommended previous knowledge

Introductory courses on fluid dynamics and hydro power.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should

  • have an understanding of fluid dynamics fundamentals, including concepts of mass and momentum conservation
  • be able to apply the Bernoulli equation to solve problems in fluid dynamics
  • apply principles of fluid dynamics in wind, hydro and heating systems
  • have a good over-all knowledge of hydro-electric power plants and power houses
  • have a knowledge of the various mechanical and electrical types of hydro power equipment
  • show a good theoretical understanding of possibilities and limitations of hydro power
  • be able to evaluate, characterize and compare hydro-electric energy to other energy forms
  • be able to participate in the planning and operation of hydro-electric power plants
  • be able to analyze the energy potential of the various renewable energy sources
  • be able to evaluate, characterize and compare different processes for energy conversion
  • be able to participate in the planning and construcion of equipment for production and use of energy

Contents

Stress and strain, fluid statics, Bernoulli and Euler equations, pipe flow and turbulence in air and water, open-channel flow, unsteady flow (water-hammer). Components of a hydro-electric power plant. Potential energy of water (hydrology). Power plant development and design, hydrodynamics for intake design, construction of dam, tunnel, penstock, etc. Water turbines.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises.
Parts of the syllabus must be read as self-study.
Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Satisfactory submission of compulsory exercises. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.

Examinations

4-hour individual written examination. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.

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
ENE404 – Renewable Energy. 2.5
ENE404 – Hydro, solar and bioenergy. 2.5
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