Course - Prefeasibility Study in Hydropower Development - TVM5132
Prefeasibility Study in Hydropower Development
New from the academic year 2010/2011
About
About the course
Course content
The project work covers a pre-feasibility (desk) study for an actual river system which is carried out in groups of 3-5 students.
Learning outcome
The students shall through the project work apply integrated hydropower planning methods. The students shall address technical, economic and environmental issues of a hydropower development of a river basin on a pre-feasibility level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures covering project identification, the screening process etc. and supervision throughout the project period as required by the students will be given.
Recommended previous knowledge
The project work assumes completion of the basic courses: Dam Engineering, Geology and tunnelling, Hydrology for hydropower, Hydraulic design, Planning hydropower, Environment and economics.
Course materials
Various relevant data such as topographic maps, hydrology data, geology maps, NVE's data base on costs, etc.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TVM5130 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects