About the Course
The oldest and largest source of renewable energy is Hydropower. Hydropower is generated from water impounded in a reservoir, by the conversion of gravitational potential energy in to electrical energy. Hydropower structures are the fascinating structures built for various purposes such as power generation, irrigation, water supply, etc., The unique course on Hydropower Structures which provides, insight into hydropower engineering, hydropower projects in India and the components of hydropower structures. The course content includes investigation of the geological and hydrological parameters in developing hydropower projects. Headworks, intake structures, spillways, water conducting system, and other miscellaneous structures in hydropower projects are explained in detail in the course. The hydraulic and structural design are worked out for various components of real-time hydropower projects. The course briefs of embankment dams (earth and rockfill dams). The logistic planning and site infrastructure development, construction methods and planning of headworks, underground works, powerhouse and shaft are discussed. This course will help the learners to develop as a hydropower engineer to build the durable and economical hydropower structures.
Course Objective
  • To comprehend the components of hydropower structures and their Structural Behavior
  • To decide the hydropower scheme and workout the hydraulic and Structural design of suitable headworks
  • To work out the hydraulic design of river diversion scheme as per the site characteristics
  • To carryout hydraulic and structural design of Barrage, Intake structure, Head race tunnel, Pressure pipes etc.
Key Topics
Learning Outcomes
  • Acquire knowledge on hydropower structures and its components
  • Investigate the geological and hydrological parameters in developing Hydropower Projects
  • Analyze the suitability of headwork for a Hydropower Project
  • Carry out the Hydraulic and Structural design of Hydropower Structures
  • Develop strategy for construction methods and planning of Headworks