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Applied Rock Mechanics and Underground Hydraulic Engineering
In the first part the fundamentals of applied rock mechanics are given – significance, objective and content of the geological and hydrogeological explorations. The existing rock mass classification systems for rock mass evaluation are discussed from a view point of underground construction. There is considered the influence of various structural discontinuities on the behaviour of the underground structures and the constructional methods. In the second part there are considered the ...
Artificial Neural Networks in Construction
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Computational (artificial) intelligence (Cl) includes three main groups of methods: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing. This course describes, from engineering point of view, basic ideas and methods of Cl. The numerical modeling using neural networks will be introduced and its place in Hydraulic and Structural engineering science and practice (design, monitoring and control in operation) will be shown. The course is supported with examples and numerical experiments. It ...
Artificial Neural Networks in Construction
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Computational (artificial) intelligence (Cl) includes three main groups of methods: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing. This course describes, from engineering point of view, basic ideas and methods of Cl. The numerical modeling using neural networks will be introduced and its place in Hydraulic and Structural engineering science and practice (design, monitoring and control in operation) will be shown. The course is supported with examples and numerical experiments. It ...
Artificial Neural Networks in Construction
Computational (artificial) intelligence (Cl) includes three main groups of methods: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing. This course describes, from engineering point of view, basic ideas and methods of Cl. The numerical modeling using neural networks will be introduced and its place in Hydraulic and Structural engineering science and practice (design, monitoring and control in operation) will be shown. The course is supported with examples and numerical experiments. It ...
Artificial Neural Networks in Construction
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Computational (artificial) intelligence (Cl) includes three main groups of methods: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing. This course describes, from engineering point of view, basic ideas and methods of Cl. The numerical modeling using neural networks will be introduced and its place in Hydraulic and Structural engineering science and practice (design, monitoring and control in operation) will be shown. The course is supported with examples and numerical experiments. It ...
Artificial Neural Networks in Construction
Computational (artificial) intelligence (Cl) includes three main groups of methods: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing. This course describes, from engineering point of view, basic ideas and methods of Cl. The numerical modeling using neural networks will be introduced and its place in Hydraulic and Structural engineering science and practice (design, monitoring and control in operation) will be shown. The course is supported with examples and numerical experiments. It ...
Artificial Neural Networks in Construction
Computational (artificial) intelligence (Cl) includes three main groups of methods: neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing. This course describes, from engineering point of view, basic ideas and methods of Cl. The numerical modeling using neural networks will be introduced and its place in Hydraulic and Structural engineering science and practice (design, monitoring and control in operation) will be shown. The course is supported with examples and numerical experiments. It ...
Buildings and Equipment of WPS and PSPS
Special issues are studied regarding: mechanical and electrical equipment of WPP and PSPP, transition operation modes and their management, composition of power houses and their structural analysis. The course submits special knowledge about WPP and PSPP.
CAD in Structural Engineering
The students learn to apply computer modelling for design of buildings and concrete dams; for seepage, stress-strain and slope stability analysis of earth dams, as well as in analyzing behaviour of underground structures.
Dams - Special Structures
Modern constructions of dams are studied: roller-compacted concrete dams and embankment dams with bituminous, reinforced concrete and polymer watertight devices.
Dynamics and Stability of Hydraulic Structures
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The main types of dynamic impacts on hydraulic structures with a special emphasize on Earthquake Engineering are studied as well as the basic methods for dynamic structural analysis with water interaction. The course submits basic special knowledge in this field.
Dynamics and Stability of Hydraulic Structures
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The main types of dynamic impacts on hydraulic structures with a special emphasize on Earthquake Engineering are studied as well as the basic methods for dynamic structural analysis with water interaction. The course submits basic special knowledge in this field.
Dynamics and Stability of Hydraulic Structures
The main types of dynamic impacts on hydraulic structures with a special emphasize on Earthquake Engineering are studied as well as the basic methods for dynamic structural analysis with water interaction. The course submits basic special knowledge in this field.
Ecology and Environment Protection
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General ecology, ecology of river streams, natural water basins and reservoirs. Protection of environment components. Impact of the hydraulic works on the environment. Environmental engineering. Capability for choice of environmentally friendly solutions and operation of hydraulic works.
Ecology and Environment Protection
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General ecology, ecology of river streams, natural water basins and reservoirs. Protection of environment components. Impact of the hydraulic works on the environment. Environmental engineering. Capability for choice of environmentally friendly solutions and operation of hydraulic works.
Ecology and Environment Protection
General ecology, ecology of river streams, natural water basins and reservoirs. Protection of environment components. Impact of the hydraulic works on the environment. Environmental engineering. Capability for choice of environmentally friendly solutions and operation of hydraulic works.
Ecology and Environment Protection - Project Assignment
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The design project in Ecology and Environment Protection work out two different directions of the course: 1. Design of environmental-friendly variant of intake with weir – fish pass for ecological water volumes in the river and migration of the ichtiofauna. 2. Role play - procedure under the Environmental Impact Assessment.
Ecology and Environment Protection - Project Assignment
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The design project in Ecology and Environment Protection work out two different directions of the course: 1. Design of environmental-friendly variant of intake with weir – fish pass for ecological water volumes in the river and migration of the ichtiofauna. 2. Role play - procedure under the Environmental Impact Assessment.
Ecology and Environment Protection - Project Assignment
The design project in Ecology and Environment Protection work out two different directions of the course: 1. Design of environmental-friendly variant of intake with weir – fish pass for ecological water volumes in the river and migration of the ichtiofauna. 2. Role play - procedure under the Environmental Impact Assessment.
Embankment Dams
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The students acquire knowledge in the methods for seepage and static analyses and design of modern construction of embankment dams with soil and artificial materials for watertight and drainage devices.
Embankment Dams
The students acquire knowledge in the methods for seepage and static analyses and design of modern construction of embankment dams with soil and artificial materials for watertight and drainage devices.
Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures
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Specific features of hydraulic works operation. Operation of dams and hydraulic works. Maintenance and rehabilitation. Job opportunities in HW operation.
Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures
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Specific features of hydraulic works operation. Operation of dams and hydraulic works. Maintenance and rehabilitation. Job opportunities in HW operation.
Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures
Specific features of hydraulic works operation. Operation of dams and hydraulic works. Maintenance and rehabilitation. Job opportunities in HW operation.
Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures - Project Assignment
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The course project in Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures is being developed in two parts: 1. Draw-down controller time schedule of a multipurpose reservoir; 2. Project for monitoring net of a given facility part of a water power system.
Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures - Project Assignment
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The course project in Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures is being developed in two parts: 1. Draw-down controller time schedule of a multipurpose reservoir; 2. Project for monitoring net of a given facility part of a water power system.
Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures - Project Assignment
The course project in Exploitation of Hydraulic Engineering Structures is being developed in two parts: 1. Draw-down controller time schedule of a multipurpose reservoir; 2. Project for monitoring net of a given facility part of a water power system.
High Dams
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The course provides for information on special features of high dams design: temperature regime and thermal stress state of concrete gravity and arch dams; stress and strain state of embankment dams; development and use of numerical models in solving these problems.
High Dams
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The course provides for information on special features of high dams design: temperature regime and thermal stress state of concrete gravity and arch dams; stress and strain state of embankment dams; development and use of numerical models in solving these problems.
High Dams
The course provides for information on special features of high dams design: temperature regime and thermal stress state of concrete gravity and arch dams; stress and strain state of embankment dams; development and use of numerical models in solving these problems.
High Dams - Project Assignment
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Students learn to apply computer modeling of stress and strain state of high concrete and embankment dams in safety analysis. Static and dynamic/temperature loads are included.
High Dams - Project Assignment
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Students learn to apply computer modeling of stress and strain state of high concrete and embankment dams in safety analysis. Static and dynamic/temperature loads are included.
High Dams - Project Assignment
Students learn to apply computer modeling of stress and strain state of high concrete and embankment dams in safety analysis. Static and dynamic/temperature loads are included.
Hydraulic Machinery
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Special issues of the hydraulic turbines, pumps and reversible machines used in WPP and PSPP are studied: basics of the theory of hydraulic machinery, characteristics, governing. The course submits special knowledge in the filed of hydraulic machinery.
Hydraulic Machinery
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Special issues of the hydraulic turbines, pumps and reversible machines used in WPP and PSPP are studied: basics of the theory of hydraulic machinery, characteristics, governing. The course submits special knowledge in the filed of hydraulic machinery.
Hydraulic Machinery
Special issues of the hydraulic turbines, pumps and reversible machines used in WPP and PSPP are studied: basics of the theory of hydraulic machinery, characteristics, governing. The course submits special knowledge in the filed of hydraulic machinery.
Hydraulic Structures
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The design and construction of concrete, buttress, arch, earth and rockfill dams and their adjacent structures – spillways, water intake towers, bottom outlets and river diversion structures – are studied.
Hydraulic Structures
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The course provides fundamental information on hydraulic structures- concrete dams (gravity, hollow-gravity, buttress and arch dams), earthfill and rockfill dams, spillways, water intake structures and temporary water diversion structures.
Hydraulic Structures
The course provides basic information, brief history and specific features of hydraulic systems and structures. It deals with hydroelectric power plants, water catchment, weirs, dams, spillways, water intake structures, etc. and particularly with the specific features of the territorial planning and management related to hydraulic structures.
Hydraulic Structures
The design and construction of concrete, buttress, arch, earth and rockfill dams and their adjacent structures – spillways, water intake towers, bottom outlets and river diversion structures – are studied.
Hydraulic Structures
The course provides fundamental information on hydraulic structures- concrete dams (gravity, hollow-gravity, buttress and arch dams), earthfill and rockfill dams, spillways, water intake structures and temporary water diversion structures.
Hydraulic Structures - Project Assignment
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Students develop a project on three types of dams (concrete gravity, earthfill and rockfill dams) and their adjacent structures (spillways, bottom outlets, water intake structures and temporary river water diversion structures), hydraulic calculations, static analysis, drawings and technical reports.
Hydraulic Structures - Project Assignment
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Students learn to design basic hydraulic structures: concrete gravity dams, earthfill and rockfiil dams, spillways, bottom outlets, water intake structures and temporary water diversion structures, presented with calculations, drawings and technical report.
Hydraulic Structures - Project Assignment
Students develop a project on three types of dams (concrete gravity, earthfill and rockfill dams) and their adjacent structures (spillways, bottom outlets, water intake structures and temporary river water diversion structures), hydraulic calculations, static analysis, drawings and technical reports.
Hydraulic Structures - Project Assignment
Students learn to design basic hydraulic structures: concrete gravity dams, earthfill and rockfiil dams, spillways, bottom outlets, water intake structures and temporary water diversion structures, presented with calculations, drawings and technical report.
Hydraulic Tunnels
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The course treats tunnels as an element of hydraulic systems. Apart from their hydraulic and static design, the syllabus also offers knowledge of technologies and organization of construction works. Skills obtained by students: design, construction and maintenance of underground hydraulic structures.
Hydraulic Tunnels
The course treats tunnels as an element of hydraulic systems. Apart from their hydraulic and static design, the syllabus also offers knowledge of technologies and organization of construction works. Skills obtained by students: design, construction and maintenance of underground hydraulic structures.
Hydraulic Tunnels - Project Assignment
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A project for pressure tunnel has to be designed. Project includes: 1/ Defining the tunnel line in layout and longitudinal profile; hydraulic design; representing the longitudinal section; design of drill-blast works and mucking. 2/ Design of initial support systems according to geological conditions; static calculations; drawings representing typical cross-sections and some structural details. 3/ For final linings: determination of loads and loading combinations; static calculations; ...
Hydraulic Tunnels - Project Assignment
A project for pressure tunnel has to be designed. Project includes: 1/ Defining the tunnel line in layout and longitudinal profile; hydraulic design; representing the longitudinal section; design of drill-blast works and mucking. 2/ Design of initial support systems according to geological conditions; static calculations; drawings representing typical cross-sections and some structural details. 3/ For final linings: determination of loads and loading combinations; static calculations; ...
Introduction to Hydrotechnical sites - practical training
Students get acquainted with different types of hydrotechnical facilities: dams, water power plants, tailings dams, tunnels, etc.
Ports and Coast - Protective Structures
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The course treats types of port wall structures, breakwaters and coast protective structures. Main emphasis is placed on their design and static dimensioning.
Ports and Coast - Protective Structures
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The course treats types of port wall structures, breakwaters and coast protective structures. Main emphasis is placed on their design and static dimensioning.
Ports and Coast - Protective Structures
The course treats types of port wall structures, breakwaters and coast protective structures. Main emphasis is placed on their design and static dimensioning.
Ports and Coast - Protective Structures - Project Assignment
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The course project in ports and coastal protective structures considered: Project of port for general cargo, including determination of berths number and main parameters of the port: facilities, layout and design of quay wall.
Ports and Coast - Protective Structures - Project Assignment
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The course project in ports and coastal protective structures considered: Project of port for general cargo, including determination of berths number and main parameters of the port: facilities, layout and design of quay wall.
Ports and Coast - Protective Structures - Project Assignment
The course project in ports and coastal protective structures considered: Project of port for general cargo, including determination of berths number and main parameters of the port: facilities, layout and design of quay wall.
Pre-Diploma Field Training
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During the internship students get acquainted with the activities related to a concrete hydrotechnical facility, while the internship allows them to visit designer's bureaus and collect input data for their diploma work.
Special Field Practice ( Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering Systems)
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During this practical training students get acquainted with various types of hydrotechnical facilities: dams, water power plants, tailing dams, tunnels, etc.
Special Field Practice ( Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering Systems)
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During this practical training students get acquainted with various types of hydrotechnical facilities: dams, water power plants, tailing dams, tunnels, etc.
Special Field Practice ( Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering Systems)
During this practical training students get acquainted with various types of hydrotechnical facilities: dams, water power plants, tailing dams, tunnels, etc.
Tailings Dams, Slag Dumps and Hydraulic Transport
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Students acquire knowledge in the design, construction and operation of structures for waste management - hydrotransport and deposition of tailings, slime, slag, fuel ash.
Tailings Dams, Slag Dumps and Hydraulic Transport
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Students acquire knowledge in the design, construction and operation of structures for waste management - hydrotransport and deposition of tailings, slime, slag, fuel ash.
Tailings Dams, Slag Dumps and Hydraulic Transport
Students acquire knowledge in the design, construction and operation of structures for waste management - hydrotransport and deposition of tailings, slime, slag, fuel ash.
Tailings Dams, Slag Dumps and Hydraulic Transport - Project Assignment
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The course project includes selection of tailings dam’s or slag pond’s type, design of the dam’s cross section, seepage analysis of the dam, check of the dam slope stability through computer software and dimensioning of the main pipeline for hydraulic transport of waste.
Tailings Dams, Slag Dumps and Hydraulic Transport - Project Assignment
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The course project includes selection of tailings dam’s or slag pond’s type, design of the dam’s cross section, seepage analysis of the dam, check of the dam slope stability through computer software and dimensioning of the main pipeline for hydraulic transport of waste.
Tailings Dams, Slag Dumps and Hydraulic Transport - Project Assignment
The course project includes selection of tailings dam’s or slag pond’s type, design of the dam’s cross section, seepage analysis of the dam, check of the dam slope stability through computer software and dimensioning of the main pipeline for hydraulic transport of waste.
Underground Hydraulic Construction
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The subject deals in structural design and static dimensioning of shafts, underground penstocks and caverns for hydro-power and pumped-storage hydro-power stations (HPS and PSHPS), technology and management of their construction. . Design, construction and operation of UHW.
Underground Hydraulic Construction
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The subject deals in structural design and static dimensioning of shafts, underground penstocks and caverns for hydro-power and pumped-storage hydro-power stations (HPS and PSHPS), technology and management of their construction. . Design, construction and operation of UHW.
Underground Hydraulic Construction
The subject deals in structural design and static dimensioning of shafts, underground penstocks and caverns for hydro-power and pumped-storage hydro-power stations (HPS and PSHPS), technology and management of their construction. . Design, construction and operation of UHW.
Underground Hydraulic Construction - Project Assignment
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The course project in Underground Hydraulic Construction includes static analysis of a typical section of a surge tank lining (vertical shaft), steel clad pressure tunnel for underground facility.
Underground Hydraulic Construction - Project Assignment
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The course project in Underground Hydraulic Construction includes static analysis of a typical section of a surge tank lining (vertical shaft), steel clad pressure tunnel for underground facility.
Underground Hydraulic Construction - Project Assignment
The course project in Underground Hydraulic Construction includes static analysis of a typical section of a surge tank lining (vertical shaft), steel clad pressure tunnel for underground facility.
Water - Power Stations and Pumped - Storage Power Stations
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Special issues are studied regarding: mechanical and electrical equipment of WPP and PSPP, transition operation modes and their management, composition of power houses and their structural analysis. The course submits special knowledge about WPP and PSPP.
Water - Power Stations and Pumped - Storage Power Stations
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Special issues are studied regarding: mechanical and electrical equipment of WPP and PSPP, transition operation modes and their management, composition of power houses and their structural analysis. The course submits special knowledge about WPP and PSPP.
Water - Power Stations and Pumped - Storage Power Stations
Special issues are studied regarding: mechanical and electrical equipment of WPP and PSPP, transition operation modes and their management, composition of power houses and their structural analysis. The course submits special knowledge about WPP and PSPP.
Water - Power Stations and Pumped - Storage Power Stations - Project Assignment
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The course project in WPP and PSPP consists of the following parts: selection of turbine and generator equipment for a WPP, construction of the operational hill charts for the turbine, analysis of the waterhammer and the unit runaway due to its emergency shut-down, dimensioning of a continuous reinforced beam of the gantry crane in the powerhouse, preliminary dynamic analysis of the generator foundation. Two laboratory exercises are also carried out: demonstration of the operation modes of WPP ...
Water - Power Stations and Pumped - Storage Power Stations - Project Assignment
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The course project in WPP and PSPP consists of the following parts: selection of turbine and generator equipment for a WPP, construction of the operational hill charts for the turbine, analysis of the waterhammer and the unit runaway due to its emergency shut-down, dimensioning of a continuous reinforced beam of the gantry crane in the powerhouse, preliminary dynamic analysis of the generator foundation. Two laboratory exercises are also carried out: demonstration of the operation modes of WPP ...
Water - Power Stations and Pumped - Storage Power Stations - Project Assignment
The course project in WPP and PSPP consists of the following parts: selection of turbine and generator equipment for a WPP, construction of the operational hill charts for the turbine, analysis of the waterhammer and the unit runaway due to its emergency shut-down, dimensioning of a continuous reinforced beam of the gantry crane in the powerhouse, preliminary dynamic analysis of the generator foundation. Two laboratory exercises are also carried out: demonstration of the operation modes of WPP ...
Water - Power Systems and Facilities
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The types of waterpower systems and related investigations are studied as well as the main facilities of these systems with their features and the approaches to their proper design. The course submits deep basic knowledge in the field of Hydropower.
Water - Power Systems and Facilities
The types of waterpower systems and related investigations are studied as well as the main facilities of these systems with their features and the approaches to their proper design. The course submits deep basic knowledge in the field of Hydropower.
Water - Power Systems and Facilities - Project Assignment
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In the course project in Water Power Systems and Facilities, 2 such systems are considered: a run-of-river system and a storage one. After developing of water management plan of a multi-purpose reservoir, the following facilities are designed, inc. connecting ones and necessary equipment: water intake with weir, duker, surge tank, above-ground penstock and a powerhouse
Water - Power Systems and Facilities - Project Assignment
In the course project in Water Power Systems and Facilities, 2 such systems are considered: a run-of-river system and a storage one. After developing of water management plan of a multi-purpose reservoir, the following facilities are designed, inc. connecting ones and necessary equipment: water intake with weir, duker, surge tank, above-ground penstock and a powerhouse
Water Engineering
In the course the hydraulic and static designing and structural design of water power plants, dams, tailing dams, water intakes, mud collectors, hydraulic tunnels and channels, coastal structures are presented.
Water Engineering - Project Assignment
. The respective course project deals with river training structures, dam and water catchment in conceptual phase for a given case. Students get individual terms of reference.
Water Power Use
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Students get acquainted with hydropower systems and facilities, such as: waterpower and pumped-storage power plants: tunnels and penstocks, surge chambers, turbines and power houses. The course submits basic knowledge in the field of waterpower engineering.
Water Power Use
Students get acquainted with hydropower systems and facilities, such as: waterpower and pumped-storage power plants: tunnels and penstocks, surge chambers, turbines and power houses. The course submits basic knowledge in the field of waterpower engineering.
Water Power Use - Project Assignment
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The course project in Water Power Use comprises development of water management schedule of multipurpose reservoir, optimization and hydraulic calculations, drawings of the main power system components: penstock, surge tank and water power plant.
Water Power Use - Project Assignment
The course project in Water Power Use comprises development of water management schedule of multipurpose reservoir, optimization and hydraulic calculations, drawings of the main power system components: penstock, surge tank and water power plant.