Course - Hydropower and Hydraulic Engineering, Advanced Course - TVM4128
Hydropower and Hydraulic Engineering, Advanced Course
New from the academic year 2010/2011
About
About the course
Course content
The course aimes at letting the student go in depth in hydraulic engineering, combining technical/economical analysis, studies of environmental effects and measures to reduce unwanted effects, and studies of selected hydraulic structures like dams, intakes, tunnel systems or spillway structures. Some topics to be covered: Design and optimization of hydraulic structures. Cost/benefit analysis and system optimization. Environmental effects of river regulation and measures to reduce negative effects. Design of intake structures in sediment carrying rivers. Multi-purpose projects with hydropower, irrigation and flood control. Planning og small hydropower. Dam safety.
Learning outcome
In-depth competence in analysis, planning and design of hydropower systems and river regulation and flood control works. Ability to plan, design and operate such systems. The student will also be trained in the use of some of the most important program systems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, excursions, study groups, self studies and project work. All will be linked to a major ongoing hydropower scheme which will be used as a case and where professional engineers working on the project will be invited to attend lectures and seminars and give feedback to the students. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Courses at earlier stages in the study direction of Water and Environment within the Civil and Environmental Engineering study program, in particular the courses TVM4105 Hydrology and TVM4165 Hydro Power and Hydraulic Structures, or similar background.
Course materials
Various books, reports, papers, web-based publications
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TVM4525 | 7.5 sp | |
| TVM4526 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects
- Hydraulic Engineering