Posted: March 16th, 2017

For the main dam and the main hydro station of each scheme – Describe equipment used and the method of construction – Describe the construction problems encountered and overcome

General:

–          Outline the reason for the scheme

–          With diagrams etc describe the overall scheme including dams, pipelines and power stations

Construction:

For the main dam and the main hydro station of each scheme

–          Describe equipment used and the method of construction

–          Describe the construction problems encountered and overcome

–          Comparison of different construction methods used in projects

Dam construction description should include Diversion works, Spillway, outlet structures and main dam body construction. (Diagrams, cross sections, photographs essential)

Hydro station construction description should discuss location, access for construction and civil construction method. (No material required on mechanical / electrical work)

Report:

–          Out of 100 marks for this group project, 10 marks are given for the standard of presentation, 10 marks for the conclusions and 5 marks for the quality of the references.

–          Note – the report is to be presented clearly in the sections and under the headings given. Marks will be deducted for failure to use the given headings.

–          The submission is to include:-

–          3000 to 5000 of your own words. The word count is to be listed on the first page.

–          Images (the report should be not more than 20 pages total, not including reference and appendix) including diagrams, photographs or other material copied from outside sources. Diagrams should be used freely through the submission.

–          Conclusion – 500 word minimum (included in the word count.) Please note that the conclusion should be a brief of all 3 dams.