Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Hydraulics

Code:

PRODEC047

Acronym:

TLAH

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Eng.- Hydraulics, Water Res., Environment

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environment Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	1	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

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Learning outcomes and competences

Acquisition of skills and competences for the characterization and application of Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Hydraulics

Working method

Presencial

Program

Velocity measurement: Pitot tube, hot wire and hot film, Laser-Doppler Anemometry (LDA), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV, Hydrodynamic levels measurement. Pressure measurement. Discharge measurement. Comparison between techniques. Calibration. Data record and storage. Data analysis. Errors and uncertainties. Laboratory applications

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The syllabus enables the achievement of the objectives, namely allowing to characterize and perform Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Hydraulics

Mandatory literature

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN WATER WORKS; .
ASSOCIATION, WATER ENVIROMENTAL FEDERATION.; Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20o edição, Washington, APHA/AWWA/WEF, 1998.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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