CE512 Water Power PlantsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering with ThesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering with Thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: CE512
Course Name: Water Power Plants
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 10
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AGNE KARLIKANOVAITE- BA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To inform about our country's energy resources
Emphasizing the importance of hydroelectric energy
Introducing the Force Facility systems
Increasing the Civil Engineer's awareness of dam and hydroelectric power plant issue
Course Content: General information about water power facilities. General information on energy. Hydropower concept. Reservoir Planning. Investigation of Water Force plant Elements. Economic Analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To recall the basics of pressurized flow and related energy balance
2) To carry out the main hydrological analyses necessary for the design of hydroelectric systems and simulation of their productivity.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Critical analysis and hydraulic design of HPP structures.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction none
2) Basics of hydrology and hydrological modelling none
3) Basics of hydrology and hydrological modelling none
4) Flow measurement none
5) Hydroelectric plants with reservoir and run of the river plants (RoR), operations management for hydroelectric plants none
6) Analysis of the functional elements constituting a hydroelectric plant: barrages and intakes (dams, sedimentation channels); none
7) headraces, channels and adduction tunnels; surge tanks; penstocks; turbines; alternators; regulators; tailrace none
8) Classroom exercises: filtration under dams and dikes; Global stability of dams and dikes; siphoning; drainage of excavations. none
9) Midterm exam -
10) analysis of water hammer in a pressure pipe none
11) mass oscillation analysis in a surge tank none
12) Reservoir volume and production design none
13) Reservoir volume and production design none
14) A one-day field visit to hydropower plant none
15)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Su Kuvveti, Su Yapıları Cilt IX, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:328
References: Su Kuvveti, Su Yapıları Cilt IX, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:328

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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3

Program Outcomes
1) Describe the broad multidisciplinary scope of Civil Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Civil Engineering, their limitations, effects and results.
3) Conducts applied research in the field of Civil Engineering, reaches the information in depth and in depth, evaluates and applies the information.
4) Applies modeling and experimental research; analyzes complex situations encountered in this process.
5) Uses advanced methods and software used in the field of technology and communication technologies.
6) Reaches in-depth and in-depth knowledge by performing applied research in the field of technology, evaluates and applies information.
7) Conveys the process and results of the studies systematically in written, oral and visual form in national and international environments in and out of civil engineering field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Describe the broad multidisciplinary scope of Civil Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines. 3
2) Repeats the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Civil Engineering, their limitations, effects and results. 3
3) Conducts applied research in the field of Civil Engineering, reaches the information in depth and in depth, evaluates and applies the information. 3
4) Applies modeling and experimental research; analyzes complex situations encountered in this process. 3
5) Uses advanced methods and software used in the field of technology and communication technologies. 3
6) Reaches in-depth and in-depth knowledge by performing applied research in the field of technology, evaluates and applies information. 3
7) Conveys the process and results of the studies systematically in written, oral and visual form in national and international environments in and out of civil engineering field. 3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Committee 42 % 0
Application 20 % 20
Homework Assignments 20 % 20
Midterms 3 % 30
Final 3 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 42 3 126
Application 1 20 20
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Project 1 40 40
Homework Assignments 1 30 30
Quizzes 5 5 25
Midterms 1 3 3
Paper Submission 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 292