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  Course Description
Course Name : Reservoir Operation and Design

Course Code : İM-517

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RECEP YURTAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows basic Definitions, Classifications and Principal Segments of reservoir storage
Identifies Active Storage
Identifies Flood Control Storage
Identifies Dead Storage
Uses Simulation and Optimization Methods for Reservoir Design
Knows Optimum Planning and Design of Single and Multireservoir Systems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Determination of Reservoirs, Optimum Planning and Operation of Single and Multireservoir System

Course Contents : 1) Basic Definitions, Classifications and Principal Segments of reservoir storage 2) Determination of Active Storage 3) Determination of Flood Control Storage 4) Determination of Dead Storage 5) Using Simulation and Optimization Methods for Reservoir Design 6) Optimum Planning and Design of Single and Multireservoir Systems

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic Definitions Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
2 Segments of Reservoir Storage Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
3 Calculation of Dead Storage, Flood Control Storage and Freeboard Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
4 Basic Definitions for Determination of Active Storage Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
5 Surveying and Analsysis of Data for Determination of Active Storage Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
6 Determination of Critical Period Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
7 Active Storage Design with Ampricaşl Methods Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
8 Reservoir Operation Study Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
9 Operation Study for Multireservoir Systems Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
10 Simulation Techniques and Computer Programs for Single and Multireservoir Systems Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
11 Mid-Term Exam Revision Exam
12 Optimization Techniques Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
13 Computer Programs for Optimization Techniques Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
14 Reservoir Design with Linear Prıogramming Techniques Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
15 Reservoir Design with Dynamic Prıogramming Techniques Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations Numerical Examples
16/17 Final Exam Revision Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Water Resources Engineering - Larry W. Mays
 
 Presentations
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 4
2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 5
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 5
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 5
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 3
7 Have learning skills 5
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 3
9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 1
10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 4
11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 4
12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6