This course provides a comprehensive exploration of renewable power projects with a focus on hydropower engineering. The course content incudes history of Hydropower Engineering, Hydropower Projects in India, key considerations in selecting location for hydroelectric projects. It elaborates on Hydrology, Stream Networks and Hydrometry, Water Availability and Design Flood Studies, Hydrograph and Flood Routing and Hydropower Potential and Efficiency. Geological and Geotechnical Considerations for hydropower projects are elaborated. The course delves into Construction Planning and Methods for Hydropower projects.
Course Objectives
Online
5 units
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
and
L&T EduTech
Rs. 1900/- Inclusive of Tax
Students pursuing Diploma/ UG / PG Programs in Civil Engineering
Applied Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering
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Ashutosh Mohod
Engineering Manager in Hydel EDRC of L&T Construction, Heavy Civil IC
He holds a Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Structural Engineering from NIT Jamshedpur. He has been working in the field of Hydel engineering for the past 10 years, focusing on the design of various civil structures. He has published a paper titled “Buckling Analysis of Composite Laminated Plate” in the Structural Engineering Convention 2014 at IIT Chennai. He is actively engaged in the design and development of civil engineering projects.
Introduction – History of hydropower Engineering – Hydropower projects - selecting the location of a hydroelectric power project.
Hydrology – water availability studies, design flood studies, flood routing, sediment transport, head loss through water conductor system, assessment of power potential.
Geological Surprises and its Impacts - Geological Investigation – Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages - Surface Exploration - Forecast geological models.
Examination of Geotechnical Explorations - Seepage analysis through foundation - Geotechnical analysis of foundation - Embankment Design Considerations - Slope Stabilization Methods.
Logistic planning and site infrastructure development - Construction activities in diversion arrangement - intake structures – dams - underground works – powerhouse - vertical shaft.