The Hydroelectric Power course offers you a unique opportunity to gain an insight into one of the most promising and sustainable sectors in today’s energy landscape. With the growing demand for clean energy sources, this course will equip you to understand and contribute to the development of reservoir infrastructure, pipelines and the necessary electrical equipment for the efficient operation of hydroelectric power stations. You will also explore innovations in reversible power stations and the environmental issues surrounding them, which is crucial to ensuring an environmentally friendly future. Through online training, you will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a booming job market, where specialisation in hydroelectric power is increasingly valued. Join us on this exciting journey and contribute to the global energy transition.
Hydroelectric Power
Energy
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic operation of reservoir infrastructure for hydroelectric power generation.
- Identify the different types of pipelines and their importance in transporting water for energy purposes.
- To analyse the role of turbines and electrical equipment in hydroelectric power generation.
- To assess the advantages and disadvantages of reversible power stations in energy management.
- To critically examine hydroelectric projects and their impact on the environment.
- To analyse the technical and environmental aspects relating to hydroelectric power.
- Apply the knowledge acquired to solve theoretical problems in hydroelectric projects.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO HYDROELECTRIC POWER. RESERVOIR INFRASTRUCTURE
Introduction and Overview of Hydropower Generation
Types of Hydroelectric Power Stations
Assessment of Water Resources
Dams and weirs. Introduction and classification
Dams and weirs. Intakes, spillways and outfalls
TEACHING UNIT 2. CONDUCTION
Intake works
Pressure channels and galleries
Pressurised pipes
Gates and valves
Fittings and pipework
TEACHING UNIT 3. TURBINES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Machine room and general information on the turbine
Scope of application of turbines and action turbines
Jet turbines
Turbine selection criteria and performance
Alternators, regulation and control
TEACHING UNIT 4. REVERSIBLE POWER STATIONS, PROJECTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Reversible Power Stations
Feasibility studies
Example of sizing
Hydroelectric projects
Environmental assessment. Environmental impact and mitigation.
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