This course is intended to serve as an introduction to fluid statics, hydrodynamics, hydraulic machines, electrical engineering principles and practice for non-electrical engineers. This course is designed for participants with little or no background in those fields. We begin with the basics. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the instructor and other attendees, and engage in discussions. This course transitions from hydraulics concepts to laws, mathematical equations, sample problems and practical hydraulics case study examples. For those attendees or participants who possess prior fluids knowledge and experience, this course is intended to serve as a refresher on the basics and intermediate level knowledge related to the subject of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. The course then segues into the principles and practice of electrical engineering. However, during the hydrostatics and hydrodynamics segments the participants are reminded of common denominators and similarities between the realms of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and electricity.  

The fluids and the principles of electricity are presented in a simple, easy to understand format. The electrical portion of the course is themed after a book published by the instructor, titled: “Electrical Engineering for non-Electrical Engineers.” In the book, as well as this seminar, Rauf uses simple analogies and practical, day to day, examples to illustrate the, otherwise, abstract concepts of electrical engineering. Upon attending this course, participants will be familiar with and be able to perform straightforward and common calculations associated with gage pressure, volumetric flow rate, maximum head, friction head loss, water horsepower, turbines, flow of power and energy from water to electric grid, hydroelectric dams, hydroelectric power, voltage, current, single-phase AC, three phase AC, power, power factor, and much more. Practical examples of electrical equipment applications in hydroelectric power plants are covered. Design and specifications of a few of the world’s most notable dams are reviewed. 

Discussions on electrical equipment, components, devices, sensing, controls and test instrumentation involved in most common hydroelectric power plants are included. Hydroelectric power plant governor’s purpose and operation are explained through examples. This course is designed for engineers, professional engineers, chartered engineers, energy professionals, engineering managers, technical professionals, facilities managers, technicians and other professionals who are not intimately familiar with hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, electrical engineering principles and practices, and hydroelectric power systems.