At the end of this course, the students; 1) to broaden their horizon in the field of Applied Hydraulics 2) to increase ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering 3) to increase their ability to identify, formulate and solve problems in a systematic way 4) to increase their ability to implement their knowledge 5) to enhance their design skills
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Basic hydraulics, hydraulic models, reservoir hydraulics, natural channels, controlled channels, ducts and pipes, hydraulic transits, river bed guides, spillway and bed protection works, environmental parameters and fish passages, hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Basic hydraulics
3rd Week
Hydraulic models
4th Week
Reservoir hydraulics
5th Week
Natural channels
6th Week
Controlled channels
7th Week
Ducts and pipes
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Hydraulic transits
10th Week
River bed guides
11th Week
Spillway and bed protection works
12th Week
Environmental parameters and fish passages
13th Week
Hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage
14th Week
Hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Reference Book: John D. Kanen, Applied Hydraulics for Technology, Holt Rinehart & Winston, 1986. Additional Resources: Chaudhry, M Hanif, Applied Hydraulic Transients, Springer-Verlag New York, 2014.