Course - Topics in Hydraulics - VM8107
VM8107 - Topics in Hydraulics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | D |
Course content
The course covers selected topics in hydraulics, hydraulic design and river engineering. The content will be designed for each student individually. The following topics can be part of the course: - super critical flow (air entrainment, cavitation, deflection of flow)- energy dissipation - physical modeling techniques - fish passages and blockage- culvert hydraulics- ice at hydropower intakes- intake hydraulics- sediment transport i rivers and reservoirs - Erosion protection / rip-rap design
Learning outcome
Knowledge:The candidate should have knowledge of a subject within the hydraulics on an international leading level. The candidate should be able to apply various measurement methods, and to contribute to the development of new theories and methods in his field of research.Skills:Candidates will master the theory and use of measuring instruments used in the field of hydraulics. The candidate should be able to use these skills to undertake research of high international level. The candidate should be able to assess the work of others on the same level.General competence:The candidate should be able to use knowledge from the discipline of scientific tasks and projects, and disseminate research and development by recognized national and international channels.
Learning methods and activities
Seminar, exercises, project work. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Students have to have a good knowledge in hydraulic structures, hydropower and river engineering.
Required previous knowledge
Admission to a PhD-Programme. Note that if you wish to follow the course the semester it runs, but are not affiliated with the PhD programme in Engineering, please contact phd@ibm.ntnu.no.
Course materials
Selected books and articles.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Hydraulics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 D 2023-12-15 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"