Course - Prefeasibility Study in Hydropower Development - TVM5132
TVM5132 - Prefeasibility Study in Hydropower Development
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 100/100 | 1 semestre |
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 learn how to 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, and how to report, present and discuss main findings with a client.
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. The main part of the work is organized as group-work including presentation and reporting of the results. The project work also includes at least one field-trip to the project site for fact-finding and verification of planning hypotesis. The field-trip may also include measurements and data acquisition.
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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVM5130 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2015
Language of instruction: English
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- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Work 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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