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| GCIV2057-2 | Hydropower exploitation (part)
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Sébastien Erpicum, Olivier Léonard, Michel Pirotton |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | In the scope of sustainable development, concepts linked to promoting available hydraulic energy are explained from a technical, economic and environmental point of view.
The course deals with the description, dimensioning and management of hydroelectric power stations, focusing on the concept of hydrology, fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics of water courses and supply and drainage mechanisms.
The economic justification for production is examined and compared to other sources of energy. In particular, the problem of financial viability and development in the medium to long term is studied.
After describing the various types of installation (high, medium and low head), consideration is given to the choice of sites and evaluation of the available potential. The following concepts will then be studied :
- Power of a water course, load loss, energy recuperation
- Productivity, installed flow, management method (annual, seasonal, daily)
- Accumulation devices, water intake, loading and discharge processes,
- History and operating principles of turbines
- Air-chamber devices (surge tank...)
- Technical-economic analysis of stations in the context of encouraging renewable energy. Social and environmental impacts. Planning and carrying out work.
The course will also include a practice work on a hydroelectric power plant.
The theory courses will be illustrated by a description of concrete studies and creations, completed by a visit to the Laboratory of Hydraulics Engineering where large-scale hydroelectric projects which are currently at the model development stage will be explained. |
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| Course objective : | The main objective of this course is to tackle in a critical manner the ways in which available hydroelectric energy is used within the context of current sustainable development. This will be done using the subjects covered during the Civil Engineering Constructions course.
As well as lectures and practical sessions, these objectives will be met through lab and site visits. |
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| Prerequisites : | Basic Hydrology course (basic grasp of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics in rivers and under pressure), basic grasp of fluid mechanics. |
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| Organization : | Lectures and practical sessions (either in tutorial sessions or not).
The course takes place on Tuesday mornings in the first semester. Between 1330 and 1530, elements linked to hydraulic machines will be tackled (Prof. Leonard). Between 1600 and 1800, the course will deal with other aspects of hydroelectric development (Prof. Pirotton and Dr. Erpicum).
1-day field trip to visit notable installations and the scale models at the Laboratoire de Constructions Hydrauliques. |
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| Written notes : | Syllabus currently being prepared / Powerpoint slides |
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| Assessment : | Oral and written exam
Evaulation of the practical works |
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| Contacts : | Prof. M. Pirotton
Hydrologie, Hydrodynamique Appliquée et Constructions Hydrauliques (HACH)
Chemin des Chevreuils, 1 build. B52/3, 4000 Liège 1
Tel. : 04/366.95.36 - email: Michel.Pirotton@ulg.ac.be
http://www.ulg.ac.be/hach
Prof. O. Léonard
Turbomachines et Propulsion Aérospatiale
Chemin des Chevreuils, 1 build. B52/3, 4000 Liège 1
Tel. : 04/366.91.87 - email : O.Leonard@ulg.ac.be
http://www.ulg.ac.be/turbo/
Dr S. Erpicum
Hydrologie, Hydrodynamique Appliquée et Constructions Hydrauliques (HACH)
Chemin des Chevreuils, 1 build.B52/3, 4000 Liège 1
Tel. : 04/366.95.96 - email: S.Erpicum@ulg.ac.be
http://www.ulg.ac.be/hach |
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