Aksum University Lecture Notes on Introductory Hydrology and Hydrometry
26 Aug 2015
| Program | B.Sc. Degree In Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering |
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| Course Title | Introductory Hydrology and Hydrometery |
| Course Code | WRIE 2093 |
| ECTS | 5 |
Course Description
The hydrologic cycle, Precipitation: types of precipitation; measurement of rainfall; analysis and interpretation of precipitation data. Evaporation and transpiration; factors controlling evaporation and transpirationprocess; measurement of evaporation; estimation of potential evapotranspiration. Infiltration: factors affecting infiltration,measurement of infiltration; infiltration indices .runoff: factors affecting runoff. Stream f low measurement. hydrometry: the need for data, water level determination,(direct stage read of gauges and recording limnmeters).water depth and bottom level: mechanical and electronic devices,practical depth and stage measurement, flow velocity measurement:surface velocity, velocity in a single point: propeller type current meter,pitot tube, electromagnetic current meter, mean velocity: salt screen and floats.
Course objectives &Competences to be Acquired
After successful studying of the course, students will be able to:
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get an insightful knowledge on hydrological cycle and its components.
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understand the climatic variables and its effect on the hydrologic cycle.
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identify and understand the methods of data measurement,collection, storage of hydro-meteorological variables.
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know and apply the different methods of hydro-meteorological data analysis and design in water resources engineering projects.
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appreciate the practical significance of the course in civil and water resources enginnering projects (urban drainage, irrigation drainage, reservior capacity, water supply and hydo power)
Assessment
| Test | 10% |
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| Quizzes | 20% |
| Assignment and projects | 30% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Handouts
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- Course outline
- Introduction
- Precipitation
- Evaporation and Transpiration
- Infiltration
- Runoff
- Introduction to Hydrometry
Reference books in Hydrology and Hydraulics