As part of its scientific activities, the Department of Water Resources Engineering organized a workshop on “The impact of hydroelectric power generation units on the stability of dams.” The workshop was held under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul Majid, dean of the College of Engineering, and supervised by Prof. Dr. Basim Shaba Abed, head of the Department of Water Resources Engineering. The workshop was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Amin Mohammed Saleh Amin on Sunday, 21/4/2024. The workshop focused on the operation of electric power plants and their impact on dam sustainability, a key aspect of Water Resources. The operation of hydroelectric power stations is a primary source of vibrations that can affect dam structures. Therefore, evaluating turbine performance and fluctuations in water pressure levels is crucial. The turbines operate within water pipes under high-pressure changes, which can lead to issues like vibrations and cavitation. In this study, a three-dimensional numerical model was developed to simulate a turbine within a hydroelectric power station for dams. The model considered various water level changes and calculated pressure fluctuations within the system. Additionally, research was conducted on the dam’s dynamic behavior in response to earthquake effects. An optimal turbine operating system was designed to minimize stress on the dam body. Two cases of turbines were analyzed: Francis-type turbines in the Temenggor Power Station in Malaysia and Kaplan-type turbines in Haditha Dam Hydro Power Plant in Iraq. The study also involved the development of an operational program for hydroelectric power plants to reduce stresses on dam structures, thereby extending the project’s lifespan.
