Drink your energy - From water to electricity
General description
What happens when you touch the light switch? Where does the electricity come from? "Drink your energy - From water to electricity" is a course that gives you the opportunity to explore Icelands most beautiful natural resources combined with amazing hydro power plants.
Academic information
- Content and topics:
- Here following are the topics of the lectures. Environmental Impact Assessment; Engineering Hydraulics; Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering; Seismic Analysis and Design of rock fill dams; Hydro - Electric power plants; Mechanics in Hydro - Electric power plants.
- Learning goals and objectives:
- Learn the basics of building a hydro-electric power plant
- Examination type:
- Final exam
- ECTS credits issued:
- Not known yet
Information for applicants
- Selection criteria:
- Motivation letter
Practical arrangements
All of the following are covered by the event fee:
- Lodging:
- Bungalows / Mattresses
- Meals:
- three meals a day, at least one warm meal
- Transportation:
- Bus