About Basics ofHydropowerEngineering
this course designed to covers, Introduction: sources of energy; hydropower & its development;Estimation of water power potential: firm & secondary powerload prediction and demand assessment. Classification and types of hydropowe development: selection of site; layouts for each type & capacity computations. Water conveyance structures:intakes, canals & tunnels;fore bay & surge tanks (water hammer analysis); penstocks; anchor blocks. Powerhouse: classification of differenttypes; turbines-types & selection governing mechanism; cavitations, generators and other quipments selection of suitable equipment & compatibility:operation and organization;draft tubes and tailrace. Status, potential 8and study of hydropower development in Ethiopia. Alternative energy sources: Wind energy, solar energy and Technology for Biogas