Hydroacoustics for Hydroelectric Installations

This lecture covers the fundamentals of hydroacoustics for hydroelectric installations, including safety procedures, facility descriptions, and project objectives. It explores the transient phenomena in hydroelectric installations, challenges, and numerical modeling. The course includes detailed content on turbines, conservation equations, and simulation models. The instructor will discuss the dynamics of entire plants, system stability, and optimization strategies. Additionally, the lecture delves into the types of turbines, energy production, and the integration of renewable energies. The content also touches on the operation and protection of hydroelectric power stations, as well as the European energy generation landscape.