ENE410 Fluid Dynamics and Hydro Power
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Joao Gouveia Aparicio Bento Leal
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
English.Recommended prerequisites
Introductory courses on fluid dynamics and hydro power.
Course contents
Stress and strain, fluid statics, Bernoulli and Euler equations, pipe flow and turbulence in air and water, open-channel flow, unsteady flow (water-hammer). Components of a hydro-electric power plant. Potential energy of water (hydrology). Power plant development and design, hydrodynamics for intake design, construction of dam, tunnel, penstock, etc. Water turbines.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should
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have an understanding of fluid dynamics fundamentals, including concepts of mass and momentum conservation
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be able to apply the Bernoulli equation to solve problems in fluid dynamics
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apply principles of fluid dynamics in wind, hydro and heating systems
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have a good over-all knowledge of hydro-electric power plants and power houses
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have a knowledge of the various mechanical and electrical types of hydro power equipment
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show a good theoretical understanding of possibilities and limitations of hydro power
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be able to evaluate, characterize and compare hydro-electric energy to other energy forms
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be able to participate in the planning and operation of hydro-electric power plants
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be able to analyze the energy potential of the various renewable energy sources
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be able to evaluate, characterize and compare different processes for energy conversion
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be able to participate in the planning and construcion of equipment for production and use of energy
Examination requirements
Satisfactory submission of compulsory exercises. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises.
Parts of the syllabus must be read as self-study.
Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.
Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour individual written examination. Graded assessment.
Other information
The students should have PC, MAC, tablet or similar portable equipment available for use in the learning situation. From the academic year 2014 - 2015, such equipment is being considered to be mandatory.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| ENE404 – Renewable Energy | 2.5 |
| ENE404 – Hydro, solar and bioenergy | 2.5 |