Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plants
Learn about hydroelectric power plant design, components, terminology and how they work!
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! You will learn:
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.
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Hydroelectricity Introduction
Short History Lesson
FREE PREVIEWPotential to Electrical Energy
The Hydro Power Engineering Industry
Introduction Quiz
Hydroelectric Power Plant Terminology
FREE PREVIEWImpoundment and Diversion
FREE PREVIEWHeadwater, Tailwater, Head, Pondage
Upper and Lower Reservoirs
Hydroelectric Power Plant Terminology Quiz
Hydro Power Plant Components
FREE PREVIEWPrior Preparation and Planning
Trash Racks
Gates
Spillway
Penstock
FREE PREVIEWTurbine Runners
Draft Tube
Powerhouse
Generator and Power Distribution
Common Hydroelectric Power Plant Components Quiz
Hydroelectric Turbines
FREE PREVIEWReaction and Impulse Turbines
Axial Radial and Mixed Flow
Kaplan Turbines
Variable Pitch Blades and Control Pitch Propellers
Francis Turbines
FREE PREVIEWPelton Turbines Part 1
Pelton Turbines Part 2
Hydroelectric Turbines Quiz
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