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BA8510

Head Loss Analyses in Hydro Power Tunnels. Hydraulics, Rock Blasting Technique and Economy.

Credits 10
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Oral examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

Topics:
- Transport capacity of water tunnels, depending on the main parameters (pressure, cross section area and roughness)
- Head loss measurement
- Methods for measurement of roughness
- Head loss estimation based on roughness measurements
- Dimensioning of water tunnels (economical optimisation)
- Influence of the real interest rate
- Relation between head loss and rock blasting technique
- Quality assurance and performance in accordance with design parameters
- Methods of increasing the capacity of existing tunnels.

Learning methods and activities

Study group.
An individual study report (e.g. literature survey, experimental or numerical study or similar) is mandatory.
Calculation exercise(s). The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Term report
  • Colloquium
  • Exercises

Course materials

Information will be given at course start.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 50/100
Øvinger
Weighting 30/100
Rapport
Weighting 20/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 50/100
Øvinger
Weighting 30/100
Rapport
Weighting 20/100