Design and Planning of Hydroelectric Power Plant Facilities

Jeffrey Havelin, P.E.

Course Outline

This course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of hydroelectric power plant structures. It is realized that departures from these standards may be necessary in some cases in order to meet the special requirements and conditions of the work under consideration, or to comply with additional codes which may be in effect.

This course presents a discussion of the general, architectural and structural considerations applicable to the design of hydroelectric power plant structures. The design methods, assumptions, allowable stresses, criteria, typical details, and other provisions covered in this course should be considered in the design process wherever practicable. However, it is expected that judgment and discretion will be used in applying the material contained herein.

This course is based entirely on Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures Publication number - EM 1110-2-3001, published by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Learning Objective

The course will cover the following topics:

• Types of Powerhouse;
• General Arrangement of Powerhouse;
• Location of Main Transformers;
• Powerhouse and Switchyard;
• Design Stresses;
• Design Loads;
• Stability Analysis;
• Substructure Functions and Components;
• Draft Tubes;
• Generator Pedestals;
• Superstructure-Indoor;
• Powerhouse;
• Intakes;
• Penstocks and Surge Tanks;
• Switchyard Structures;
• Reinforcing Steel;
• Encasement of Structural Steel; and
• Retaining Walls.
  

Intended Audience

This course is intended for engineers or Architects interested in learning about the design and planning for a hydroelectric power plant.

Benefit for Attendee

Attendee of this course will be able to evaluate site conditions for the feasibility of a proposed dam, and will have a better understanding of the design and planning for a hydroelectric power plant.

Course Introduction

This course will review the feasibility of a hydroelectric power plant. The objective of this course is to present guidance on the design, construction, and performance monitoring of and modifications for hydroelectric power plants.

Course Content

This course is based entirely on Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures Publication number - EM 1110-2-3001, published by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The link to the course materials is as follows:

Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures (EM 1110-2-3001)

You need to open or download above document to study this course.


Course Summary

Engineers should be able to evaluate site conditions for the feasibility of a proposed hydroelectric power plant. The objective of this course was to present guidance on the design, construction, and performance monitoring for a hydroelectric power plant.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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