Dams and Hydraulic Structures. Hydroelectric and Mini-Hydroelectric Power Plants

Name: Dams and Hydraulic Structures. Hydroelectric and Mini-Hydroelectric Power Plants
Brand: Educa PHAROS
SKU: AFO028ZDN
Availability: InStock

Industry-Specific

Digital Skills

Energy

Duration

65h

PRESENTATION

The Course Dams and Hydraulic Structures. Hydropower Plants and Small Hydropower Plants It comes at a crucial moment for the energy sector, when sustainability and efficiency are more essential than ever. The hydroelectric power, because of its ability to generate electricity in a clean and renewable, stands as a cornerstone of the global energy transition. Taking this course will allow you to gain knowledge about hydroelectric power generation, starting with theoretical foundations including legal and economic aspects. With a growing demand for trained professionals in this field, this program offers an unparalleled opportunity to specialize in a booming sector. You’ll learn about dam management and maintenance, hydraulic circuits and the equipment needed for the optimal operation of power plants. As the world seeks sustainable solutions, the training you’ll receive in this course will position you at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainable development.

Objectives

The overall objective of the course is to train students in the various technical and management disciplines required throughout the phases of project, construction, maintenance and oroperation of various power generation facilities. Current and future technologies for the different generation systems are studied in detail, both for the design and implementation of the project and for the operation and maintenance of hydroelectric and small-scale hydroelectric power plants.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. HYDROELECTRIC POWER. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1. Historical Development 2. General Description 3. Commitment to Sustainability TEACHING UNIT 2. THEORETICAL FUNDAMENTALS 1. Power 2. Energy TEACHING UNIT 3. HYDROLOGY AND REGULATION 1. Introduction 2. The Natural Flow Regime of Rivers 3. Aspects of Interest for Hydroelectric Power Generation TEACHING UNIT 4. DAMS 1. Purpose and Impacts of Dams 2. Types of Dams 3. Design Loads 4. Characteristic Curves 5. Basic Design Constraints 6. Intakes, Spillways, and Outlets 7. Monitoring 8. Classification of Dams and Emergency Plans TEACHING UNIT 5. TYPES OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT CONFIGURATIONS 1. Quality of hydroelectric power 2. Run-of-river plants 3. Regulated-flow plants 4. Reversible pumped-storage plants TEACHING UNIT 6. SMALL-SCALE POWER PLANTS 1. Distinctive Characteristics of Small-Scale Power Plants 2. Weirs and Intakes 3. Penstocks 4. Power Plants and Grid Connection 5. References TEACHING UNIT 7. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 1. Free-flow circuits 2. Pressurized circuits TEACHING UNIT 8. POWER PLANTS 1. Site Selection 2. The Power Plant Building: Geometric Definition 3. The Power Plant Building: Civil Engineering 4. The Power Plant Building: Maintenance TEACHING UNIT 9. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 1. Introduction 2. Racks 3. Rack Cleaners 4. Sluice Gates 5. Gate Valves 6. Valves 7. Turbines TEACHING UNIT 10. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 1. Generator and Auxiliaries 2. Generator Circuit Breaker 3. Main Transformer 4. Substation and Power Transmission 5. Auxiliary Services 6. Standard Single-Line Diagrams 7. Characteristics of Conventional Pumping Stations 8. Characteristics of Variable-Speed Pumping Stations TEACHING UNIT 11. GEOLOGY 1. Unique Characteristics of Hydraulic Structures 2. Types of Rocks 3. Compressive Strength, Fracturing, Excavability, and Ripability 4. Tunnels 5. Research Campaigns and Tests 6. References TEACHING UNIT 12. CONSTRUCTION 1. General Aspects 2. Civil Engineering Construction TEACHING UNIT 13. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. Introduction 2. Operation 3. Maintenance 4. References TEACHING UNIT 14. LEGAL ASPECTS, PERMITS, MARKET 1. Hydroelectric Projects under the Water Law for the Electricity Sector. Hydroelectric Concessions and Administrative Authorization 2. Hydroelectric Potential in Spain 3. Hydroelectric Power in the Electric Power System and in the Context of Sustainability TEACHING UNIT 15. ECONOMIC ASPECTS 1. Remuneration 2. Operating and Maintenance Expenses 3. Financing 4. Interim Interest 5. Profitability 6. Comments

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