Hydroelectric Engineer Course
Gain expertise in run-of-river hydropower, covering site assessment, turbine selection, community energy needs, economic analysis, and environmental protections. This Hydroelectric Engineering Course equips energy professionals to design dependable, affordable, and eco-friendly small hydropower projects for remote areas, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness over diesel alternatives.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on skills in evaluating run-of-river sites, estimating flow, head, and energy output, selecting turbines, intakes, and penstocks for optimal performance. Learn plant sizing for remote communities, cost comparisons with diesel generators, O&M planning, and handling environmental, social, and regulatory needs for sustainable small hydropower initiatives.
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Develop skills
- Hydrology and site assessment: sizing run-of-river plants using limited field data.
- Hydro design calculations: computing head, losses, net power, and capacity factor.
- Hydraulic layout selection: matching turbines, penstocks, and intakes to site conditions.
- Community demand sizing: converting village load profiles to reliable plant capacity.
- Hydro project viability: comparing LCOE with diesel, O&M costs, and emission savings.
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