Anna University B.Tech EN (R13) 7th Sem Tidal Engineering Detailed Syllabus

Tidal Engineering Syllabus for B.Tech 7th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.

Tidal Engineering Laboratory B.Tech (R13) seventhsem is as follows

OBJECTIVES:

To understand and solve tidal hydraulic problems related to estuarine dynamics,
environmental issues and tidal power generation.

UNIT I : INTRODUCTION TO ESTUARIES         [9 hours]
Definition and classification of estuaries. Topographic classification. Classification by salinity structures. Stratification numbers. Salinity effects on shoaling. Tides and tides predictions. Tidal constituents. Wind and wind generated waves. Wave forms, wind set-up and set-down. Seiche,
storm surge.

UNIT II : HYDRODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF ESTUARIES     [9 hours]
Factors influencing hydrodynamics. Tides, freshwater inflow, salinity, Corioli‟s force. Solution methods – analytical methods, numerical and physical models, hybrid methods.

UNIT III : SEDIMENTATION OF ESTUARIES     [9 hours]
Sediment sources, sediment classification. Coarse and cohesive sediment transport. Impact of tidal flow and geometry. Sediment Characterization. Transport parameters. Numerical and physical models. Analytical and hybrid methods. Navigation safety. Maintenance and dredging.

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[TOTAL: 45 PERIODS]

OUTCOMES: The students completing the course will have ability to

• describe the different concepts relevant to tidal power engineering
• design essential elements of tidal power plant
• conduct economic and environmental assessment of tidal power plants

TEXTBOOKS:

• EM 1110-2-1607, “Tidal Hydraulics”, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, 1991.
• Dandekar M.M. and Sharma K.N. “ Water Power Engineering”. Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 2nd Reprint, Noida, 2010.

REFERENCES:

• Reeve D., Chadwick A. and Flemming C. “Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice.” 2nd Ed. Spon Press, 2012.
• Novak P., Moffat A.I.B., Nalluri C. and Narayanan R. “Hydraulic Structures”. Unwin Hyman Ltd., London, 1989.

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