Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plants
Discover the intricacies of hydroelectric power plant technology, including design, components, terminology, and operations.
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Humans have been harnessing the power of water for thousands of years. The potential energy of water has been used to drive mills, pumps and for numerous other applications. Converting the potential and kinetic energy of water to electrical energy however, is a relatively new concept. Modern hydroelectric power plants represent the pinnacle of hydropower engineering, but how do they work? How efficient are they? Are they really 'green'? In this course we are going to answer all of these questions and many more!
The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning hydroelectric power plant engineering knowledge. Even if you already have some background power plant engineering knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher. Whatever your level of understanding, or engineering background (electrical engineering, automobile engineering, power engineering, oil and gas, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering etc.), we guarantee you will have never taken an engineering course like this one (unless you have taken one of our other courses!).
Interactive 3D models are used to show you each type of hydroelectric power plant, their main components and each type of hydroelectric turbine.
Hope to see you on the course!
- Understand the significance of hydroelectricity in the modern power engineering market.
- Explain hydro power plant terminology such as headwater and tail race.
- Differentiate between different types of hydro turbines, such as Kaplan, Pelton, and Francis, and their typical applications.
- Identify and describe the main components of a hydro power plants.
- Analyze and compare the functioning of various types of hydro power plants.
- Explore additional relevant concepts and topics related to hydroelectric power generation.
- Engineering students or professionals specializing in mechanical, civil, electrical, or environmental engineering.
- Energy industry professionals interested in the design, operation, and maintenance of hydroelectric power plants.
- Government officials responsible for energy policy, planning, and regulation.
- Investors or financiers who want to evaluate the feasibility of investing in a hydroelectric power project.
2.5 hours
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Preview This Course1 lesson
00:01:33
Course Overview
00:01:33
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Welcome To The Course1 lesson
00:01:40
Welcome
00:01:40
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Introduction5 lessons
00:11:35
Hydroelectricity Introduction
00:00:24
Short History Lesson
00:02:00
Potential to Electrical Energy
00:01:17
The Hydro Power Engineering Industry
00:07:54
Introduction Quiz
3 Quiz
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Hydroelectric Power Plant Terminology5 lessons
00:07:29
Hydroelectric Power Plant Terminology
00:00:24
Impoundment and Diversion
00:02:37
Headwater, Tailwater, Head, Pondage
00:03:30
Upper and Lower Reservoirs
00:00:53
Hydroelectric Power Plant Terminology Quiz
4 Quiz
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Common Hydroelectric Power Plant Components11 lessons
00:36:44
Hydro Power Plant Components
00:00:31
Prior Preparation and Planning
00:06:15
Trash Racks
00:02:52
Gates
00:05:14
Spillway
00:04:57
Penstock
00:02:40
Turbine Runners
00:03:29
Draft Tube
00:01:38
Powerhouse
00:03:06
Generator and Power Distribution
00:06:02
Common Hydroelectric Power Plant Components Quiz
4 Quiz
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Hydroelectric Turbines9 lessons
00:35:16
Hydroelectric Turbines
00:06:30
Reaction and Impulse Turbines
00:02:38
Axial Radial and Mixed Flow
00:01:49
Kaplan Turbines
00:04:55
Variable Pitch Blades and Control Pitch Propellers
00:04:27
Francis Turbines
00:05:10
Pelton Turbines Part 1
00:03:14
Pelton Turbines Part 2
00:06:33
Hydroelectric Turbines Quiz
17 Quiz
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Types of Hydroelectric Power Plant7 lessons
00:39:54
Types of Hydroelectric Power Plants
00:00:31
How Hydroelectric Dam Power Plants Work
00:06:35
How Run of the River Power Plants Work
00:04:48
How Tidal Power Plants Work
00:06:40
How Tidal Stream Power Plants Work
00:08:35
How Pumped Storage Power Plants Work
00:12:45
Types of Hydroelectric Power Plant Quiz
12 Quiz
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Final Thoughts2 lessons
00:01:52
Final Thoughts
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Final Quiz
40 Quiz
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