MODULE E: TERRAIN ASSESSMENT & BASICS OF DESIGN

Overview

This is the fifth module of the 6-week E-Learning series Fundamentals of Community-Scale Hydro Mini-Grids.  The module is developed in partnership with PT Entec Indonesia, with support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH and Skat Foundation.

The module starts with an overview of applications and classifications of small-scale hydropower.  It then dives into what is involved in site assessment, followed by presentations on basic design aspects of key civil works structures.

The module also includes an overview of planning aspects, initial steps, and methods to survey the head and topography.

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E-0: MODULE SUMMARY
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E-1-1: WHY SMALL-SCALE HYDRO?
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QUIZ E-1-1: WHY SMALL-SCALE HYDRO
5 questions
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E-1-2: WHAT ARE THE KEY CLASSIFICATIONS?
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QUIZ E-1-2: WHAT ARE THE KEY CLASSIFICATIONS
6 questions
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E-2-1: WHAT IS SITE ASSESSMENT?
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QUIZ E-2: WHAT IS SITE ASSESSMENT
4 questions
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E-3-1: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS AN INTAKE?
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E-3-1: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS AN INTAKE
4 questions
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E-3-2: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A HEADRACE?
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E-3-2: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A HEADRACE
5 questions
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E-3-3: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A FOREBAY?
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E-3-3: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A FOREBAY
4 questions
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E-3-4: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A PENSTOCK?
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E-3-4: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A PENSTOCK
4 questions
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E-3-5: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A POWERHOUSE?
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E-3-5: COMPONENTS – WHAT IS A POWERHOUSE
4 questions
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E-4: WHAT IS THE COURSE OF PLANNING A PROJECT?
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E-4: WHAT IS THE COURSE OF PLANNING A PROJECT
5 questions
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E-5: WHAT ARE INITIAL STEPS?
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E-5: WHAT ARE INITIAL STEPS
4 questions
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E-6: HOW TO SURVEY THE HEAD?
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E-6: HOW TO SURVEY THE HEAD
4 questions
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E-7: Review of Supplementary Material
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Module E Completed
Enrolled: 215 students
Duration: 5
Video: 3
Level: Beginner
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