REE 347 - Hydroelectric Power

Institution:

Oregon Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

(3-0-3) Introduction to hydro-resource power production. Hydro-power in history. Physics of hydrology. Power, head, flow-rate. Turbine hydrodynamics; Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, Turgo, cross-flow. System components: generators, governors, penstocks, spillways, valves, gates, trashracks. Large-scale and microhydroelectric systems. Pumped storage. Economic, environmental considerations. Prerequisites: REE 253.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.oit.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 885-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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