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HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS COURSE.
SMALL-HYDRO PLANTS

Taking into account the great development of this type of generation, throughout the course it is discussed the principles of operation, different types of plants, and main elements of a hydroelectric plant, such as the turbine, generator and auxiliary systems. It is studied in detail the different types of turbines and their selection criteria. It is a perfect course for knowing all substantial aspects of hydropower from the point of view of the feasibility study, design and plants operation and maintenance.

Next edition: REMAINING SCHEDULE Course fee: 495 € + 18% VAT Courses in company: This course can be done anytime at the customer premises. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Distance learning course: This course can be done any time from a distance. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Special condition for unemployed people and recent graduates

COURSE DETAILS

Type of Course: On site classes, based on a presentation developed with the help of programs like
Power Point

Duration:  Between 13 and 16 hours

Course Level:  Basic, previous knowledge is not required 

Material: Colour Book 17 x 24 Paperback  + Notebook  with questionnaire exercise + Material support

Practices: Two practices are performed: the design  and sizing of a hydroelectric plant and calculation of its profitability and its financial parameters

Course Director: Santiago García Garrido, Bachelor in Chemistry and Technical Director RENOVETEC. Author of numerous books on industrial maintenance and electrical generation

COURSE CONTENT

• Spanish energy system
• Spanish electricity market
• Medium and maximum productions
• Energy mix
• What is renewable energy?
• Current regulatory framework and remuneration
• Hydropower generation in Spain
• Installed power
• Generated energy
• Electricity generation in the world
• Installed power
• Generated energy

• Historical references
• Hydraulic power over 10 MW
• Small hydroelectric power plants
• Main hydroelectric power plants in Spain
• Main hydroelectric power plants in the world
• Hydroelectric power plants advantages
• Hydroelectric power plants disadvantages
• Hydroelectric power plants environmental impact

• Potential energy, kinetic energy and  pressure
• A waterfall energy calculation

• Flowing water hydroelectric power plants
• Hydroelectric power plants located at the base of a dam
• Run of the river hydroelectric power plants
• Small hydro
• Pumped storage hydroelectric power plants
• Hybridization hydroelectric power plants with wind power
• MAIN ELEMENTS
• Reservoir
• Water canalization
• Penstock
• Intake filters (screen)
• Turbine
• Tailrace
• Afterbay
• Generator
• Electrical systems
• Auxiliary systems
• Buildings

• Types of turbines
• Pelton turbines
• Cross-flow turbines (or Banki-Michell)
• Kaplan turbines
• Francis turbines

• Types of generators
• Parts of the generator
• Differences between the generators of a power plant and hydroelectric plant
• Single-line diagram of a hydroelectric plant
• Main transformer
• Switchgear: circuit breakers and switches

• Overhead cranes
• Electrical buildings and control buildings

• Hydroelectric power plant sizing
• Costs and profitability calculation