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BA8510 - Head Loss Analyses in Hydro Power Tunnels. Hydraulics, Rock Blasting Technique and Economy.

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Øvinger 30/100
Rapport 20/100
Muntlig eksamen 50/100

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.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2010

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 50/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Øvinger 30/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Rapport 20/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen 50/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Øvinger 30/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Rapport 20/100
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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