| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Comprehend the fundamental principles of hydroelectric power generation and its role in the energy market; determine the energy potential using topographic and hydrological data of a river basin,
- Dimension the HEPP components such as intake structures, conveyance channels/tunnels, settling basins, and forebays according to hydraulic principles and design criteria,
- Analyze water hammer and mass oscillation problems in penstocks; design surge tanks and determine necessary precautions against cavitation risk,
- Select the appropriate turbine type (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan, etc.) suitable for the head and discharge characteristics of the plant during the planning stage; comprehend the general layout and structural features of the powerhouse,
- Apply economic analysis (cost-benefit) methods for hydroelectric power plant projects; contribute to the interpretation of the technical and economic feasibility of the project,
- Evaluate the sustainability of HEPP projects during construction and operation phases.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Introduction, electrical energy production potential and its value in economy, general principles of hydroelectric energy and related definitions. Planning of hydroelectric power projects, dams for hydroelectric power generation and additional structures for energy production. Hydraulic power plants, turbines and related structures, River type small hydraulic power generation plants (HEPP), environmental concerns. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and fundamentals of Hydropower Engineering |
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2nd Week |
Energy demand and planning of Hydraulic Power Plants (HEPP) |
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3rd Week |
Hydrological project design for HEPP |
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4th Week |
Water diversion and water intake structures for HEPP |
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5th Week |
Hydraulic principles of water conveyance facilities |
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6th Week |
Hydraulics of surge tanks and water hammer problems |
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7th Week |
Settling basins and loading chambers |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
HEPP turbines |
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10th Week |
HEPP power house |
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11th Week |
Cavitation effects on hydropower systems |
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12th Week |
HEPP economic analysis |
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13th Week |
Feasibility studies for HEPP |
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14th Week |
HEPP environmental impacts |
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15th Week |
Course review, integration of Hydropower Engineering concepts and Engineering applications |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Reference Book:
Günyaktı, A., Gürer, İ., Applied Hydropower Engineering, Nobel Publishing Ankara, 2021.
Additional Resources:
Desmukh, M.M., Water Power Engıneerıng, Sharma Prınters, New Delhı, 2003.
ESHA, Guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant (2004).
Mutlu R., Feasibility Study Of A Hydropower Project: Case Study Of Niksar Hepp, Turkey, 2010
Başeşme H., Hidroelektrik Santrallar Ve Hidroelektrik Santral Tesisleri. EÜAŞ Genel Müdürlüğü Ankara, 2003
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
25 |
| Assignment |
4 |
10 |
| Quiz |
4 |
20 |
| Attendance |
1 |
5 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
4 |
5 |
20 |
| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
34 |
34 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
4 |
4 |
16 |
| Quiz |
4 |
1 |
4 |
| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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