HYDROELECTRIC PLANTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS434	HYDROELECTRIC PLANTS	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Hidroelektrik enerji ve enerji üretimindeki yerinin incelenmesi, su kuvveti tesisleri için hidrolojik ve çevresel analiz, su kuvveti tesislerinin planlama, tasarım ve işletmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Hidroelektrik tesislerinin tasarımında kullanılan hidroloji ve hidrolik esasları konularını içermektedir.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to determinate of hydroelectrical potential
To be able to plan of water power plants
To be able to design of water power plants
To be able to regulate of hydropower energy systems and guide line

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition and significance of hydroelectric energy. Renewable energy law. Power and energy requirements of networks.	-
2	-	Components of water power plants and their environmental impacts	-
3	-	Hydrological analysis and determination of installed capacity	-
4	-	Determination of discharge of run-off the river and storage plants. Reservoir operation.	-
5	-	Hydraulic concepts and calculation of energy losses.	-
6	-	Water intake structures and settling basins.	-
7	-	Conveyance by free surface flow.	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Functions and design of head ponds.	-
10	-	Conveyance by pressurized flow.	-
11	-	Surge tanks and their design. Water hammer.	-
12	-	Pumped storage systems. Compensation reservoirs.	-
13	-	Penstocks and their design.	-
14	-	Spillways and side weirs.	-
15	-	Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines.	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Walter P., Hayes ve Micheal C., 2009. Dams impacts, stability and design. Nova Science Publishers.
Guide on How to develop de on How to develop a small hydropower plant., 2004. European Small
Hydropower Association (ESHA), Vol.I, II.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently and take responsibility for these issues						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	15	15
TOTAL	34	0	150