Module Descriptors
HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS
MECH70727
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Tarik Al-Shemmeri
Email: T.T.Al-Shemmeri@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - 2 HOURS weighted at 50%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Fluid mechanics, momentum theory,
Types of hydraulic turbines, reaction and impulse turbines.
Hydraulic turbines blades design, velocity triangles.
Performance evaluation of turbines, turbine selection criterion.
Flow design calculations associated with the complete hydro-electric power system design and evaluation, water harvesting, storage and distribution.
Types of hydraulic turbines, reaction and impulse turbines.
Hydraulic turbines blades design, velocity triangles.
Performance evaluation of turbines, turbine selection criterion.
Flow design calculations associated with the complete hydro-electric power system design and evaluation, water harvesting, storage and distribution.
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Coursework (2,000 words) weighted at 50% consisting of a practical assignment made of team and individual parts which will assess Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Contact hours: 36 hours of Lecture/Tutorial/Practical-based teaching supported by VLE.
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week – tutorial session/Practical laboratory.
Independent study hours: directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours).
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week – tutorial session/Practical laboratory.
Independent study hours: directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours).
REFERRING TO TEXTS
Al-Shemmeri, T.T. (2012) Engineering Fluid Mechanics, published by Bookboon.com (Ventus Publishing ApS).
Lund, H. (2014) Renewable Energy Systems: A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of 100 % Renewable Solutions, Academic Press.
Viktor Gelpke, V. (2010) Hydraulic Turbines - Their Design and Installation, Research Press.
Lund, H. (2014) Renewable Energy Systems: A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of 100 % Renewable Solutions, Academic Press.
Viktor Gelpke, V. (2010) Hydraulic Turbines - Their Design and Installation, Research Press.
ACCESSING RESOURCES
In addition to the use of the Fluid lab, A site visit to an established hydro-electric power station maybe organised by the tutor during the delivery of the module.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
None.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of hydropower energy conversions.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Demonstrate a critical awareness and evaluate the different types of hydraulic turbines through literature and contact manufacturers of turbines currently on the market.
(ENQUIRY, COMMUNICATION)
3. Evaluate and solve problems relating to hydraulic machines and performance of the machine under set conditions.
Study blade design, fluid flow, momentum and energy transfer across the different part of the turbine.
(PROBLEM SOLVING, ANALYSIS)
4. On completion of this module the student should be able to select an appropriate hydraulic turbine and system for specific application. Investigate the performance of a typical pumped-storage hydro-power station.
(APPLICATION, REFLECTION)
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Demonstrate a critical awareness and evaluate the different types of hydraulic turbines through literature and contact manufacturers of turbines currently on the market.
(ENQUIRY, COMMUNICATION)
3. Evaluate and solve problems relating to hydraulic machines and performance of the machine under set conditions.
Study blade design, fluid flow, momentum and energy transfer across the different part of the turbine.
(PROBLEM SOLVING, ANALYSIS)
4. On completion of this module the student should be able to select an appropriate hydraulic turbine and system for specific application. Investigate the performance of a typical pumped-storage hydro-power station.
(APPLICATION, REFLECTION)