Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEVŞEHİR / AEK205 - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES

Code: AEK205 Course Title: HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer AYBERK CALPBİNİCİ (a.calpbinici@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The history of hydroelectric power plants, the types of hydroelectric power plants and the corresponding power-yield accounts of hydroelectric power plants, describe specific types of turbines.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the history of hydroelectric power plants and preemption in our country PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-2 Can explain the types and properties of hydroelectric power plants. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-3 Can know the elements used in hydroelectric power plants and explain their operation. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-4 Can know dam types used in hydroelectric power plants. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-5 Can know the turbines used in hydroelectric power plants. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-6 Can know the generators used in hydroelectric power plants. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-7 Can know control systems used in hydroelectric power plants. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-8 Can explain hydroelectric power plants. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
LO-9 Can explain special turbines. PO-13 Knows about the operation of power plants producing electrical energy and knows the parts that make up power plants.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definitions, history, classification, water wheels, water turbines, penstocks, theory, Euler equations, hydraulic power and efficiency, Pelton turbine structure, velocity triangles, power and efficiency relations, Francis turbines, the classification of the turbine structure, components, power and efficiency expressions, radiator, radiator efficiency, Kaplan and Uskur turbines, structures and the difference between them, expressions of power and efficiency, characteristic curves, water turbines, cavitation, causes, prevention, remedies, hydroelectric power plants, special turbines, pipe turbine, Banki turbine
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The history of hydroelectric power plants and it is the preeminence in our country Lecturing, Question and Answer.
2 Hydroelectric Power Plant Types and Properties Lecturing, Question and Answer.
3 Parts used in hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
4 Parts used in hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
5 Dams and dams' types Lecturing, Question and Answer.
6 Turbines used in hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
7 Generators used in hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
8 mid-term exam
9 Control systems used in hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
10 Powerhouse Buildings Lecturing, Question and Answer.
11 Construction of hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
12 Construction and installation of hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
13 The installation of hydroelectric power plants Lecturing, Question and Answer.
14 Special turbines Lecturing, Question and Answer.
15 Special types of turbines Lecturing, Question and Answer.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Bulu, A. (2011). Hidroelektrik Santrallerinin Tasarım ve Hesap Esasları. Okan Üniversitesi Yayınları.
2 Başeşme, H. (2003). Hidroelektrik Santrallar ve Hidroelektrik Santral Tesisleri. EÜAŞ Yayını
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projection, lessen notes

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 5 10
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 60