Unit Code: DRE644

Unit Name: Hydro Electric Power System

Description: The student will first learn about site evaluation in this unit, followed by system components and configuration. Later the student is introduced to stream hydrograph analysis, map reading, basic system design layout, pre-feasibility and full-feasibility studies, resource monitoring, testing and maintenance, system costing and available software for micro-hydro resource assessment. Effects of hydrology and environmental impact will conclude the unit. The course covers the laboratory component of the course Hydro-Electric Power System. Laboratories are an important part of the course. This course will enhance the theoretical knowledge gained by you in the course Hydro-Electric Power System through a series of practicals. The experiment covers concepts from classical mechanics, fluid flow, heat and temperature to electricity.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of hydroelectric power systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 2. Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements. 3. Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations. 4. Demonstrates knowledge of the responsibilities of an engineering technician generally. 5. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. 6. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member of diverse technical teams. 7. Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by comprehending the work of others, documenting their own work, and giving and receiving clear instructions. 8. Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialized technical knowledge.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirements of the programme

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1