VesivoimatekniikkaLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Introduction to different type of hydropower. Understanding of the role of hydropower. Basic hydraulic principles. The general architectural and structural considerations applicable to the design of hydroelectric power plant.

Sisältö

-Global water resouces and the hydrologic cycle
-Impacts of climate variability on hydrological resources
-Water recources management
-Characteristics of hydropower
-Methodology of hydropower assessment
-Operation of a water turbine
-Hydropower plants, systems and technologies
-Energy efficiency, cost and environmental impacts assessments
-Future prospects of hydropower
-Wave and tidal power
-Construction of hydropower plant
-Osmotic power