Meeting Demands for
a Changing World
International Conference and Exhibition
Lisbon, Portugal ~ 27-29 September 2010
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In the wake of a global financial crisis, with the additional concerns of environmental protection and anticipated effects of climate change, and power shortages hampering socio-economic development in some parts of the world, hydropower development has many solutions to offer. The hydro profession is responding to the needs of a changing world,with innovations in planning methods, environmental assessments, technological innovation, approaches to financing strategies, and optimized use of existing assets.
HYDRO 2010 will review progress and achievements, as well as needs and future challenges.
As usual, the Conference will focus strongly on the needs, priorities and plans of the developing
countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America, and discussions will cover technical, economic,
commercial and environmental/social aspects.
A major Technical Exhibition will run alongside the Conference and a full social programme will offer extra networking opportunities.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE:
HYDRO 2010 VENUE
PORTUGAL AND HYDROPOWER
The development of new hydro schemes and project
upgrades are major priorities for the Portuguese power
sector. Portugal's most important electricity producer, EDP,
our co-host for HYDRO 2010, has an existing portfolio of 74
hydro plants, totalling more than 4700 MW. The company
plans to commission at least 22 new hydro generating units
by 2018. This will increase capacity by about 3000 MW. Portugal will therefore have much to show, and to discuss,
during HYDRO 2010, as the programme on the following
pages shows. Study tours will visit some of the multipurpose
hydro and pumped-storage schemes in
various parts of the country.
LISBON AS HYDRO 2010 HOST CITY
The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with more than 20 centuries of history. In its golden age, the city gained a reputation as the eighth wonder of the world. As one of the greatest maritime centres in history, the Portuguese capital imported exotic wares from the distant parts of its empire, marking a new era in world trade. Lisbon offers a mix of traditional and modern architecture: Many medieval façades and old palaces have been restored, 19th-century Art Nouveau buildings can still be found and there are also modern museums and galleries. The majestic Vasco de Gama Bridge across the Tagus is an outstanding landmark. The Congress Centre is on the bank of the Tagus, close to the charming old quarter, Belem.
Lisbon Portela airport is just 7 km north of the city, and connects with 84 international cities.
AQUA-MEDIA AND THE HYDRO CONFERENCES
Aqua-Media has been recognized during 2009 for the contribution the company makes to sustainable hydropower development. The company received the Turkish Prime Minister's Water Prize (during the World Water Forum in Istanbul) and two India Power awards (during the Green Power VI conference in New Delhi). The annual Hydro Conferences represent an important part of Aqua-Media's role in promoting the benefits of well conceived hydro schemes.
HYDRO 2010 will be the 17th event in this annual series. The events, supported by international professional associations such as ICOLD, IEA, IWRA and ESHA, have steadily increased in size, scope and format. HYDRO 2009 in Lyon attracted 1750 delegates from a record 94 countries, making it the most international large-scale conference specifically devoted to hydropower. A similar gathering is expected in Lisbon.
HYDRO 2010 MISSION
As hydropower development begins a new wave of development, with greater universal recognition of its multiple benefits and its vital role in sustainable development, there are still many parts of the world with vast hydropower potential, where large proportions of the population still lack a reliable electricity supply.
Our regional sessions in Lisbon will focus on Africa, Asia and Latin America. There will also be a session on current schemes in Europe, with a particular focus on repowering schemes in Portugal. The format of 2010 will comprise not only valuable technical presentations on a wide range of current topics, but also high-level panel debates and inter-active workshops. Some special topics will be:
Lessons learned from the accident at Sayano Shushensk in Russia, with a panel
debate to follow about powerplant safety- A debate on various models and approaches to water rights and hydropower concessions
- A workshop on current research on carbon emissions from reservoirs
- A discussion on dam safety
- A workshop on flow measurement
The programme aims to address practical issues, and to help turn positive policies into concrete actions.
HYDRO 2010 OVERVIEW
| Pre-Conference Events | Conference And Exhibition | Study Tour Departures | |||
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| Saturday 25 September | Sunday 25 September | Monday 25 September | Tuesday 26 September | Wednesday 29 September | Thursday 30 September |
From 10.00 hrs: Access to the Exhibition for deliveries |
From 09.00 hrs: 11.30 - 16.00 hrs: 19.00 hrs: 19.45 hrs: |
08:30 hrs: Coffee Parallel Sessions Lunch 14.00 hrs: Coffee Parallel Sessions Welcome Reception |
08:30 hrs: Coffee Parallel Sessions Lunch 13.30 hrs: Coffee Special Lecture Evening free for private parties |
08:30 hrs: Coffee Parallel Sessions Lunch 13.30 hrs: Coffee Parallel Sessions Conference Dinner |
08.30 hrs: Tour A leaves for Alqueva Tour B leaves for Viseu and Mogadouro, then on to the Bemposta, Picote and Frades. |
| All Conference sessions and the HYDRO 2010 Exhibition will take place within the Lisbon Congress Centre. The rooms for each session will be announced later in an update of this bulletin. Lunches and coffee breaks will be in the Exhibition Halls. Shuttle buses will be available to and from hotels in central Lisbon. | |||||
| INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDES: | |||
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| S. Alam, France J. Antunes Sobrinho, Brazil I. Araki, Japan E.M. Baardsen,ADB E. Bellendir, Russian Federation L. Berga, Spain A. Bergeret, France P. Boeriu, UNESCO-IHE H. Brekke, Norway R. Bucher, Germany J.M. Buil Sanz, Spain A. Carrère, France D. Develay, France J-M. Devernay, France M. De Vivo, France Dr E. Doujak, Austria |
I. Ekpo, Nigeria M. François, France J. Freitas, Portugal M.A. Gómez Balandra, Mexico J. Gummer, Australiaå C.R. Head, UK F. Isambert, France R.E. Israelsen, USA Jia Jinsheng, China Ø. Johannsen, Norway C. Kayitenkore, Burundi H. Keck, Switzerland V. Kercan, Slovenia H. Kreuzer, Switzerland T. Kunz, Switzerland U Myo Myint, Myanmar |
R. Lafitte, Switzerland F. Lempérière, France B. Leyland, New Zealand Lin Chuxue, China F. Louis, France E. Monosowski, Brazil/France N. and L. Nielsen, Australia A. Nombre, Burkina Faso A. Palmieri, World Bank B. Pelikan, ESHA, Austria B. Petry, The Netherlands I. Phiri, Zambia J. Plummer, UK V. Radchenko, Russian Federation P.J. Rae, USA J.R. Rojas Morales, Costa Rica |
F. C. da Rocha e Silva, Mozambique Rup˘ci´c, Croatia A. Schleiss, Switzerland K. Seelos, Norway J-J. Simond, Switzerland B. Tardieu, France J. Thanopoulos, Greece S. Tickodri-Togboa, Uganda B. Trouille, USA M.S.D. Tsoy, Russian Federation W. Um, Asian Development Bank C.V.J. Varma, India J.G. Warnock, UK G.M. Wedam, Austria D.A. Williams, UK J. Yagüe, Spain |
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Conference Sessions
MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER - Morning
Plenary Opening
Welcome Addresses:
Alison Bartle, Hydropower & Dams
Opening Addresses from INAG and EDP, Portugal
Prof Jia Jinsheng, President, ICOLD
Keynote Address:
International Financing Institutions and hydropower in the developing world
– Prof John Briscoe, Harvard University, USA
Session 1 – Carbon Trading
• Impact of carbon credits on hydro project financing: a first analysis of large hydro schemes registered on CDM - UNFCCC process 3 – E. Branche, Risk and Sustainable Development Department, EDF, France
• NHPC's hydropower projects: a first step towards carbon trading – A.B.L. Srivastava, Director (Finance), NHPC, India
• Simplicio hydroelectric development in Brazil – M. A. Arantes Porto, C.H.D. Ribeiro and F.C. Donha Filho, Furnas Centrais Eletricas SA, Brazil
Session 2 – Hydraulic Machinery – I
• Experience with low head reversible pump - turbine design: the Alqueva pumped - storage plant in Portugal – S. Lavigne, J.B. Houdeline and J.M. Verzeroli, Alstom Hydro, France; F. Duarte, EDP, Portugal
• Experimental investigations of Francis turbine special equipments for stable operating influence on hydrodynamic characteristics - I.L. Kuznetsov, A.V. Zakharov and E.V. Orlov, OJSC Power Machines, Russia
• Rehabilitation experience on an oil-free Kaplan runner at Kembs, France - diagnosis, analysis and therapy of a failure on a modern runner design – S. Canton, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland; P. Laurier, EDF, France
• Maintenance of CNR's bulb turbine generators – Y. Masson and D. Feuillas, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France
• Fluid structure interaction simulation on a bulb turbine – H. Schmucker and T. Aschenbrenner, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany; F. Flemming and L. Chen, Voith Hydro Inc, USA
• Theoretical and practical results of hydraulic research of stochastic blade passage application in hydrodynamic machines – J. Vesely, J. Mikulasek and J. Obrovsky, CKD Blansko Engineering, as, Czech Republic
Session 3 – Hydrology, Floods and Climate Change
• COP15: the impact on hydropower – A. Saenz-Core and M. Kuchko, Mott MacDonald, UK
• Climate change and its impact on hydropower generation in Latvia and Lithuania - P. Punys and D. Tiranus, Lithuanian Hydropower Association, Lithuania
• Development of a decision support system for the assessment of the interaction between climate change, hydropower and ecology - B. Wagner, E. Jäger, C. Hauer, H. Formayer, B. Pospichal, S. Schmutz, R. Schinegger, F. Pletterbauer and H. Habersack, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna, Austria; F. Prettenthaler and D. Steiner, Joanneum Research Graz, Austria
• Climategate' and its implications for hydropower development – B. Leyland, Consulting Engineer, New Zealand
• Climatic changes: Case study of CO2 compensation at the Batalha hydro plant in the Brazilian Savanna - M.A. Bucco, L.C. Martins and M.S.R. Pereira, Construcoes e Comercio Camargo Correa SA, Brazil; M.P. Guerra, CCA/UFSC, Brazil; E.R. Peixoto and A. Mariot, Orbi Ltda, Brazil
• Operation of Citarum hydropower plants in adapting to climate change – D. Gurusinga, H. Idrus and A. Mardiyono, Jasa Tirta II Public Corporation, Indonesia • Towards more efficient flood routing methods - M. Antunes, EDF Hydro Engineering Centre, France
• Application of real time decision support system in the Crocodile east river system of South Africa - R. Cai, B. Mwaka and C. Ntuli, Department of Water Affairs, South Africa
• Regulation of the flood in October 2009 at the Srisailam project in India – Y. Abdul Basheer, Government of Andhra Pradesh, India
Session 4: Regional focus: Asia and Latin America
Asia:
• Strategic studies of sustainable development of China's hydropower – Xu Changyi, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
• Hydropower development in India - Issues and way forward – H.R. Sharma, Hydro Tasmania Consulting India Pvt Ltd, India
• Hydroelectric dams in Northeastern region of Thailand - Setthapong Hamcumpai and Korawee Bunman, EGAT, Thailand
Latin America:
• The Chancay hydro plant as a part of development of renewable energy resources within Peruvian energy systems – B. Zdravkovic, Sinersa, Peru
• The 990 MW Cachuela Esperanza development maximizes the low head hydro potential of the Beni river, Bolivia – A. Daly, A. Trudel and L. Thibault, AECOM, Canada
• Manuel Piar Hydroelectric powerplant Tocoma project - A. Marcano Leccia, J. Morocoima, P. Campero Franco and J. Paris Rivero, EDLECA, Venezuela
MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER - Afternoon
Session 5 – Commercial and Financial Aspects of Hydro Development
• Expectations versus boundary conditions: A way to achieve success with hydro projects in times of financial crisis - Dr O. Bauer and H. Eden, RWE, Germany
• The role of technical due diligence in project financing and mergers and acquisition transactions for hydropower projects – A. Chaudhary, Mott MacDonald, UK
• Owners engineering activity and its effects on power generation business management - M.A. Arantes Porto, R.A. Marques, J.C. Ribeiro d'Armada, C.H.D. Ribeiro and M.T.Marques de Carvalho, Furnas Centrais Elétricas SA, Brazil
• Recent mini hydro development in R. Macedonia technical, legal and financial aspects - P. Popovski, Z. Markov and B. Popovski, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Macedonia; D. Tanurkov, ELEM – Macedonian Power Plants; Macedonia
• Expectations versus boundary conditions - O. Bauer and H. Eden, RWE, Germany
Session 6 – Hydraulic Machinery - II
• Finding a way to estimate the amount of abrasion - A. Wedmark, Rainpower, Norway; K. Winkler and Dr R. Dekumbis, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
• Numerical simulation of a vertical axis Francis runner and comparison with homologous test rig results – H. Benigni, J. Schiffer, H. Jaberg and F. Rettenbacher, University of Technology, Graz, Austria
• Starting pump turbines with unstable characteristics – T. Staubli, C. Widmer and T. Tresch, Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland; M. Sallaberger, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
• Effect of surface roughness on a counter rotating runner cone – M.J. Cervantes, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
• Three - dimensional periodic eddy wake behind blade trailing edge on Francis hydraulic turbine runner – I.L. Kuznetsov and N.P. Mostovskiy, OJSC Power Machines, Russia; E.M. Smirnov, St Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia
• Flow analysis inside a Pelton turbine bucket using smoothed particle hydrodynamics – P.K. Koukouvinis, J.S. Anagnostopoulos and D.E. Papan tonis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
• Cavitation, instability, cracks - tests on three 105 MW Francis units – B. Bajic, Korto Cavitation Services, Luxembourg; J.V. Llobet and
A.F. Seara, Gas Natural, Spain
• CNR Kaplan turbines: qualification of flow rate measurements by acoustic scintillation - C. Montbroussous, P. Roumieu, G. Pierrefeu and K. Pobanz, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France
• Good practice in the use of self lubricated bushes – C. Buchi and M. Meynet, Alstom Hydro, France
• Reversible pump turbines at the border zones of the application range – L. Meier, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany; L. Félez, Endesa, Spain
• Overall technical evaluation for the turbines of Xiluodu project and Xiangjiaba project - Huang Yuanfang, China Three Gorges Project Corporation, China
• Future application of the Alden fish - friendly hydro turbine - S. Amaral, Alden Research Laboratory, USA; Dr D.A. Dixon, EPRI, USA; Dr J. Foust, Voith Hydro Inc, USA
Session 7 - Dam Engineering
• Key technical aspects of Bakhtirary hydropower project – the highest arch dam in the world – M. Rayati and H. Amini, IWPCO, Iran
• Ermenek dam and HEPP - Grouting works in highly karstified limestone – J. Linortner and S. Güven, Pöyry, Turkey; A. Koçbay and K. Karakus, State Hydraulic Works (DSI), Turkey • Seismic reinforcement of Chancy -Pougny dam – J - P. Person, M. Ferrière and H. Charif, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France
• Development of a constitutive model for rockfill application for CFRD stability – A. Silvestre, EDF Hydro Engineering Centre, France
• Repairing CFRDs with PVC geomembranes in 2010: dry and underwater installation – A. Scuero and G. Vaschetti, Carpi Tech, Switzerland; Y. Thanopoulos, PPC, Greece
• The interface between two different types of major embankment dams at the Merowe dam and power scheme, Sudan – Y. Scheid, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany; H. Amin and A. Youcif, Dams Implementation Unit, Sudan
• Planning and execution of the 192 MW Allain Duhangan hydroelectric project, Himachal Pradesh, India – C. Vissa, G. V. Lazo and K. Murphy, RSW International, Canada; R. Mahajan, ICCS, India; S.P. Bansal, ADHPL, India
• Innovations in laboratory testing and modelling of asphalt concrete for embankment dams in cold climate – S. Grenier and H. Longtin, Consortium RSW/SNC Lavalin , Canada; J - M. Konrad, Universal Laval, Canada; D. Perraton, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, Canada; E. Péloquin, Hydro-Québec, Canada
• Recent experience with RCC dams in Brazil - Engevix, Brazil
Session 8 - Regional Focus: Europe
Portugal:
• The Alqueva II and Salamonde ll repowering projects – A. Oscar Liberal, J. Lopes Alves and V. Ribeiro, EDP, Portugal
• The Baixo Sabor hydroelectric power project – L. Lopes dos Santos, EDP, Portugal
• Main technical and environmental issues of Foz Tua hydroelectric project, Portugal – D. Silva Matos and N. Portal, EDP, Portugal
• Risk management applied to design, tendering/awarding and construction in EDP hydroelectric power plants -J.R. Costa de Almeida Guerra and F.J. Barbosa Teixeira, EDP, Portugal
Rest of Europe:
• Not in my neighbourhood! Realizing hydro potentials in Central Europe - facing social acceptance, economical requirements and ecological issues – C. Orschler, E.ON Wasserkraft, Germany
• Scenarios for hydropower development in Norway to cover peaking and load balancing needs in a European system with increasing use of non-regulated renewables – M.D. Catrinu, E. Solvang and A. Harby, SINTEF Energy Research, Norway
• Evaluation of feasible additional hydro potential in Bavaria, Germany – M. Haselbauer and C. Goehl, RMD Consult, Germany
Session 9 – Panel Discussion
• Award and Structuring of Hydro Concessions
Various models and approaches for the granting of water rights for power generation will be reviewed by a panel, which will include energy experts representing Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Session 10 – Civil engineering
• Seepage stability analysis of Enguri dam's tectonic foundation – M.Kalabegishvili,GeorgianTechnicalUniversity,Georgia
• Asymmetric sudden enlargement energy dissipater in Jökulsá tunnel of the Kárahnjúkar hydro plant in Iceland - P.S. Leifsson, Verkis h.f., Iceland; A. Baumann, Pöyry Energy Ltd, Switzerland
• Evaluation of possible Penstock fatigue resulting from secondary control for the grid – C. Nicolet, Power Vision Engineering Sarl and EPFL, Switzerland; R. Berthod, Stucky SA, Switzerland; N. Ruchonnet and F. Avellan, EPFL, Switzerland
• The underground powerhouse and tailrace design for the 7400 MW Bunji project on the river Indus, Pakistan – A. Lowson, Mott MacDonald, UK
• Simple and reliable hydromechanical safety system to mitigate penstock rupture – C. Aguerre, U.L. Izaguirre and F. Buchert, Voith Hydro SL, Spain
• Tunnelling challenges and solutions in strengthening the Picote dam - S. Matos, EDP, Portugal
• Glass-fibre reinforces plastics - GRP - Penstock material of the future with firm anchoring in the past – V. Cid, Amitech Spain, SAU, Spain; G. Palsson, Flowtite Technology AS, Norway
Session 11 – Integrated Regional Development and Multipurpose Schemes
• Keynote Lecture: Dr Asit K. Biswas, Director, Third World Centre for Water Management
• Water resources optimization dispatching of Three Gorges reservoir – Wang Hai, China Three Gorges Project Corporation, China
• Multi-objective optimization of a large West African reservoir (Sélingué, Mali) – B. Richaud, H. Madsen, H.C. Ammentorp, DHI – Water, Environment, Health, Denmark
• Maximising hydropower generation within a multi-user water supply system – L. Bapela and B. Mwaka, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa; H.G. Maré, WRP Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
• Hydropower potential of municipal water supply dams in Turkey: a case study in Ulutan dam – S. Kucukali, Zongguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - Morning
Session 12 – Environment
• Innovative ways of using hydropower at technically difficult and ecologically sensitive locations – M. Aufleger and B. Brinkmeier, University of Inns bruck, Austria; K.H. Gruber, Österreichisch-Bayerische Kraftwerke AG, Austria; A. Baumgartner, Verbund, Austria
• Selection criteria for biodegradable oil in hydropower plants – A. Stein hilber and D. Havard, Alstom Hydro, France; J.M. Garcia, Alstom Hydro, Spain
• The importance of addressing biodiversity issues early in hydropower project development cycle: the case study of Malagarasi, Tanzania – V. Hovland, Mott MacDonald, UK
• Bui National Park - flora and fauna: protection and rescue programmes – W.M. Salifu and C. Kunnifaa, Bui Power Authority, Ghana
• The ecological conservation and environmental protection of Three Gorges project – Chen Min, Sun Zhiyu and Chen Yongbo, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
• Environmental impact assessment of a dam project in central Mexico - programmes created to protect the flora and fauna in the region – M.C.S.H. Contreras Rodriguez, A. Contreras Rivera and R. Romero, University of Guadalajara, Mexico; M.C.J. Clausen Silva, Consultant, Mexico
• Restoration of impacted areas using nucleation techniques in the Jirau hydroelectric plant, Amazonian forest, Brazil – M.A. Bucco and H. Martins, Construcoes e Comercio Camargo Correa SA, Brazil; E.R. Peixoto and A. Mariot, Orbi Ltda, Brazil; M.P. Guerra, CCA/UFSC, Brazil
• Assessment of survival rate of fish passing through the turbine of Gezhouba dam - Gao Yong, China Three Gorges Corporation, China; Yang Yu, Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, China; Hou Yiqun, Hohai University, China
• The Atlantic salmon and the Romaine hydroelectric complex – M. Bérubé, Hydro - Québec Equipement, Canada
• Quality of sediments in the Moste reservoir on the river Sava, Slovenia – N.V. Kugonic ̆ , F. Cade ̆z, A. Blaz ̆ic ̆ , M. Se ̆serko, B. Justin, R. Brin ̆sek and
M. Mavec, Erico, Slovenia • To minimize the environmental effects in San Esteban ll – A. Senovilla Arranz, M. A. López Garcia and J. Riesco Canela, Iberdrola, Spain
• Girabolhos hydro project: alternative analysis using water quality modelling – P.S. Coelhos, M. Almeida, P.A. Diogo and A.C. Rodrigues, New UniversityofLisbon,Portugal;P.L.Ferreira,EngenhariaHidraulica e Ambiental Ltda, Spain
Session 13: Hydraulic Machinery – III
• Bulb turbines - selection and design for feasibility and basic projects – E. de Carvalho Cruz, Nautil us Engenharia Ltda, Brazil; M. Fabiano de Moraes and R. Gomes Cesário, GDF - Suez Tractebel Eng LEME, Brazil
• From classical to novel flow simulation methods applied to Pelton rehabilitation projects – E. Parkinson, J - C. Marongiu and C. Bissel, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
• Simplified model for flow field investigations at no-load conditions – E. Casartelli and N. Ledergerber, Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland; M. Sallaberger, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
• New design trends creates vibration problems that are costly to solve – A. Hofstad, Norconsult AS, Norway
• Speed governor assessment program based on Furnas hydropower plant modernization experience – P.R. Galveias Lopes and J.E. do Pereira, Alstom Brazil; A. Figliuolo and P. Cyranka, Furnas Centrais Eletricas SA, Brazil
• On the need for physical model testing despite the advantages in CFD technology – F. Flemming and S. Kocon, Voith Hydro Inc, USA; T. Aschen brenner and L. Meier, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Session 14 – Dam Safety
• Analysing the reservoir leakage problem Samanalawewa reservoir, Sri Lanka – Dr K.Laksiri, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka
• The use of innovative leakage detection techniques to remediate and to realize a dam's full potential - Prof A. Hughes, Atkins, UK
• Integration of contact elements and creep in RGIB - modulus of the Finite Element program - CESAR - LCPC: Application to structures affected by internal swelling reactions – O. Omikrine - Metalssi, M. Aïtsi, S. Rigobert and F. Toutlemond, Université Paris - Est, France; J - F. Seignol, LRPC, France; I. Boldea, Stucky SA, Switzerland
• Monitoring the structural integrity of large concrete dams: the case of Cabril dam, Portugal – A. Berberan and S. Oliveira, LNEC, Portugal; I. Ferreira, EDP, Portugal; J. Boavida, Artescane Digitalizaçao Tridimensional, Portugal; P. Mendes, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
• Compressions in the concrete face of a concrete face rock fill dam – L. Pinilla Bañados, Miguel Nenadovich Eng, Chile
• Discussion on Dam Safety - led by Dr Harald Kreuzer, Switzerland
Session 15 - Regional Focus: Africa
Keynote Address: Hydropower for sustainable development in Africa -
M. de Vivo, Secretary-General, ICOLD
• A pre-feasibility study for the rehabilitation of Mwadingusha and Koni hydropower plant – Dong-Sun Shin, Yong-Kuk Kim, Jang-Hwan Yin, Jang-Won Park and Hong-Yeol Choi, K - Water, Korea
• Assessment of current public and private hydro project initiatives in Cameroon's power sector - J. Kenfack, University of Yaoundé, Cameroon; Dr O. Hamandjoda, AES, Sonel, Cameroon; H. Demenou Tapamo, Electricity Sector Regulatory Agency, Cameroon; J.P. Ghonnang, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Cameroon; Prof A. Lejeune, University of Liège, Belgium
• Peculiarities of Equatorial Guinea power system creation – Dr Iurii Landau, Ukhydroproject PJSC, Ukraine
• A small hydropower development in Uganda: Bugoye hydropower plant – B. Utami Kiplesund and A. Koksaeter, Norplan AS, Norway
• Simulation and optimization of the impounding of Merowe reservoir, Sudan – J. Mödinger, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany; Dr A. El Tayeb, Dams Implementation Unit, Sudan
Session 16 - Asset Management and Optimizing Operation
• Towards an optimized asset management strategy – H. Lindström, P.O. Andersson, T. Eriksson andA. Grahn, Vattenfall AB, Sweden
• A conceptual methodology and practical guidelines for managing data and documents on hydroelectric projects – A. Hodgkinson, SoftXS, Switzerland; J. Kaelin, Pöyry Infra Ltd, Switzerland; J - P Gisiger, Pöyry Energy Ltd, Switzerland
• Controller design and operator training for fully automatically operated hydro powerplants – M. Meusburger and T. Harbot, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
• Optimal utilization of hydropower in a free market - K. Hornnes, Powel AS, Norway; P.O. Eide and U. Nybø, Norsk Hydro, Norway
• Hourly cascade optimal management in a market environment – M.J. Tavares and V.T. Mendes, EDP, Portugal • Control systems for a chain of hydro plants - I. Kusuma, R. Boutot and M.C.
Rahimi, ABB Power Generation, Canada
• Short-term hydropower planning and operation at E - CO, Norway – N. Olav and G. Jevnaker, Powel ASA, Norway
• Nam Bak 1 hydropower project in Lao PDR - rule curves optimization – Pinchai Vibulsirikul, Team Consulting Engineering and Management Co Ltd, Thailand
Session 17: Roundtable - Challenges, Needs and Priorites for Africa
Experts from international financing institutions, professional associations, and the governments of African nations will debate issues of particular rele- vance to the African region, including capacity building, technical support and financing issues.
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - Afternoon
Session 18 – Workshop on Carbon Emissions
Led by: Dr Albert C. Geber de Melo, CEPEL, Brazil Discussions on the potential impact of freshwater reservoirs on the environ- ment continue. Measurements, analysis and research have been carried out by different groups around the world on reservoir emissions in temperate and tropical regions. However, to date, there is no consensus on protocols that will deliver consistent, credible and acceptable results.
The IEA Hydropower Implementing Agreement (IEA Hydro), representing its member countries, has started a new Annex on "Managing the Carbon Bal- ance in Freshwater Reservoirs", to be managed CEPEL, Brazil.
The objectives of the Annex will be achieved through a comprehensive work programme to:
• increase knowledge of the reservoir emission processes, • establish guidelines for planning studies on the carbon balance in reser- voirs, • standardize GHG flux evaluation methods, and • develop an accepted methodology to measure and manage the carbon balance in reservoirs
The Workshop follows the success of Session 20 at HYDRO 2009 and will provide up to date results of the measurements and research over the last year. This will include experiences and findings gained to date and discus- sions on what is required to effectively and efficiently manage the carbon balance in freshwater reservoirs around the world.
There will be two short presentations:
• Hydropower reservoir emits more greenhouse gases than thermo power plants? - Dr M. Aurelio dos Santos and E. Oliveira dos Santos, Energy Planning Progamme COPPE UFRJ, Brazil; L. Pinguelli Rosa and B. Matvienko, University of São Paulo, Brazil; E. Sikar, Construmaq, Brazil
• Net Greenhouse gas emissions at Eastmain 1 reservoir Canada – Dr A. Tremblay, Hydro-Québec, Canada
A Panel will then be chaired by Dr. Albert C. Geber de Melo, Director General of CEPEL and will include:
Dr Jorge Damazio (CEPEL, Brazil),
Dr. Jukka Alm (Finnish Forest Research Institute, Finland)
Dr Brennan Smith (ORNL, USA)
Dr. Atle Harby (SINTEF, Norway)
Dr. Yutaka Tateda (CRIEPI, Japan)
Dr. Alain Tremblay (Hydro Québec, Canada)
Prof. Marco Aurelio dos Santos (COPPE / UFRJ, Brazil)
Each panelist will make a short presentation with topics to cover the need to establish a clear and defensible approach to managing issues associated with emissions from freshwater reservoirs, background and research on this subject from around the world, and the IEA Hydro Annex work program and schedule
The Workshop will conclude with an open discussions period on the subject matter presented and how external parties can contribute to, and be in- volved with, the Annex work programme.
Session 19 – Refurbishment and Upgrading
• Refurbishment, upgrading and new plants: Mapping, methodology and case studies in Norway – T. Gjermundsen, SWECO, Norway • Assessment for rehabilitation of the Landonas hydro plant in Greece – H. Obermoser, AF - Colenco Ltd, Switzerland; I. Michailidis, Nestos Hydroelectric Complex, Greece; I. Argyrakis, Hydroelectric Generation Department (PPC), Greece
• The modernization of Itauba power station units 1 and 3 – U. Barreto Moreira, CEEE - GT, Brazil
• Upgrading of the Hinze dam, Queensland, Australia: a cut-off wall for seepage mitigation – P. Banzhaf, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, Germany
• Simon Bolivar hydroelectric powerplant at Guri, Venezuela - A. Marcano, P. Onore, F. Pedroza, EDELCA, Venezuela
• Refurbishing, retrofitting and upgrading the hydropower infrastructures and equipment at EDP – P. Monteiro, M. Tavares, R. Vranas and J. Moreira, EDP Produção, Portugal
• Modernization of bulb type units working in the generator and motor mode - A. Königsberger and J. Hell, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
• Refurbishment of high head Francis turbines – M. Sallaberger and Ch. Gentner, Andritz Hydro AG, Switzerland; Dr A. Königsberger and J. Hell, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
• The draft tube in rehabilitation projects – F. Loiseau, M. Sabourin, L. Bornard and M. Couston, Alstom Hydro, France
Session 20 – Maintenance and Powerplant Safety
• Hydro maintenance and the new energy open market challenges – P. da Costa e Silva, EDP Generation – Hydraulic Division, Portugal
• Hydro asset management: an integrated vision – C.A. Rosário, EDP Production, Portugal
• Technical assistance for operation and maintenance during the startup period at the 1250 MW Merowe hydro station – E. Failer, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany
• Systematic control and optimization mainentance process of hydropower plants at BEW, Germany – Dr W. Hahn and Prof D. Kalaitzis, Dr Kalaitzis & Partner, GmbH, Germany
• Managing reputational risks by enhancing safety awareness in developing countries operations – W. Grønbrekk and T. Soma, Det Nosrke Veritas, Norway
• Protectionofpowertransformersagainstexplosion–S.Muller,Sergi, France
• Overview of dynamic and instability phenomena in hydraulic machines – P.K. Doerfler and Dr M. Sick, Andritz Hydro AG; A. Coutu, Andritz Hydro Ltée, Canada
Session 21 – Flow Measurement
Case study presentations
• CNR Kaplan turbines: qualification of flow rate measurements by acoustic scintillation using Winter - Kennedy and ADCP measurements - Ch. Montbroussous, G. Pierrefeu, P. Roumien and K. Pobanz, CNR, France
• Pipe rupture monitoring system on RHE Velebit - D. Bojic and D. Bozic, Zagrel Rittmeyer d.o.o., Croatia
• Method to measure flow rates accurately in short intake Kaplan turbines - J. Skripalle, Hydrovision GmbH, Germany • Flow measurement: An owners Pandora's Box - R. J.Wittinger, US Army
Corps of Engineers, USA
Workshop
The IEC Code on Field Acceptance Tests: Present and Future – G. Proulx , Hydro-Québec, Canada
The Kootenay Canal Comparative Tests:
• Background and Goals – I. Munro, Ontario Power Generation, Canada • Flow rate measurement with current meters – G. Proulx, Hydro-Québec • Acoustic scintillation flow measurements in the intake – D. Lemon, ASL AQFlow Inc, Canada
• High-precision intake flowrate measurement using 18-path transit-time configuration - G. Miller, Accusonic Technologies, USA • Reference: Acoustic time of flight in the penstock – P. Gruber, Rittmeyer Ltd, Switzerland • Comparison of Results: summary and conclusion – J. W.Taylor, B.C. Hydro, Canada
• Pushing the Envelope: New topics and activities for ASME Standards Committees (PTC18) – J. D. Walsh, Rennasonic, USA
General discussions – panel and participants
Plenary session - Special lecture
• Lessons learnt from the accident at the Sayano Shushensk hydro station in Russia (Research into the cause; preliminary findings; remedial measures) Dr E. Bellendir, VNIIG, St Petersburg
This will be followed by a Panel Discussion – Co-chaired by Dr E. Bellendir and J. Gummer, Australia
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER - Morning
Session 22: Social Aspects
• How to address the impacts of operation on downstream communities; Nam Theun 2 experience – O. Salignat, EDF - CIH, France
• Social impacts of project delays; 400 MW Bui hydro electric project, Bui, Ghana – M. Wumbilla Salifu, Bui Power Authority, Ghana
• Social and environmental issues associated with the Sondu Miriu hydropower project in Kenya – F. M. Mwawughanga, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd, Kenya
• The relationship between powerplants and concerning communities – C.Jaroenphol and P. Pan - Aram, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Thailand
• Network Governance in the planning of major water infrastructure – S. Rex - Stratton, Univerisity of Cambridge, UK
• New hydroelectric power plants and the relationship with stakeholders – A.P. Moreira, A.Baptista Gomes, I. Ferreira Marques, EDP, Portugal • Resettlement and social disruption – Dr. S. Sparkes, Norplan/
Multiconsult, Norway
Session 23: Pumped Storage
Technology
• Hydrodynamics of two - phase transient flow at pump turnine start-up in pump operation – S.Y.Ilyin and I.M. Pilev, OJSC Power Machines; A.V. Minakov and A.A. Dekterev, Institute of Thermophysics, Russia
• Development of the first pumped storage project with underground lower reservoir – M.Turgeon, RSW Inc.Canada
• Optimized pumped storage plant controls using real time models – I Kusuma, R Boutot and M. Rahimi, ABB Power Generation, Canada • The Ingula pumped-storage scheme in South Africa – Dr. A. Boldy, Hydrosim Consultants Limited; F. Louwinger, Eskom Corporate Specialist and C. Logan, Gibb Engineering & Science, South Africa
• The Reißeck II pumped-storage plant in Austria: hydraulic connection of two existing powerplants – P. Steyrer, Pöyry Energy GmbH, Austria; A. Kogler, Verbund - Austrian Hydropower AG, Austria
• Refurbishment of spherical valves at Drakenberg power station in South Africa – J. Dymond and N.A. Cencelli, Peaking Generation, Eskom Holdings Ltd, South Africa
• PSP Rodund ll - Rehabilitation by CFD and model test – M. Giese, Voith Hydro Holding Gmbh & Co KG, Germany; F. Spitzer, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co KG, Austria; Dr. P. Meusburger, Vorarlberger Illwerke AG, Austria
• Recent developments in pump turbines – M. Sallaberger, P. Bachmann, P. Nowicki, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
Role in the grid
• Integrating electricity storage in the Portuguese power system – N. Martins, P. Cabral, REN Serviços, S.A., Portugal • Energy economic evaluation of pumped storage plants – K. Engels and
M. Harasta, E.ON Hydro Fleet, Germany; M. Brucker, E.ON Wasserkraft, Germany; T. Mirbach, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
• The impact and countermeasure for pumped storage power plant in smart grid age in Korea – Seong - Woo Jeong, Korea Southern Power Co. Ltd, South Korea
• Contribution of adjustable speed pumped storage system for electric grid stability – O. Nagura, Hitachi, Ltd., Japan
• Experience of Grand - Maison power plant the flexibility of ultra high head pumped-storage plants – P. Laurier, EDF - CIH, France; T. Sautereau, EDF, France; J-M. Henry, Alstom Hydro, France
• Venda Nova lll pumped - storage scheme facing variable speed – M.A. Oliveira, F. Duarte, M. Camacho and A. Ferreira da Silva, EDP Gestão da Produção, S. A. Portugal
• Hydro and wind power capacity expansion scenarios impacts in Portuguese power system – R.F. Silva, V.T. Mendes and A.C. Nunes, EDP Gestão da Produção, S. A. Portugal
• Variable speed pumped storage power plant: sustaining the grid during low voltage ride through – J-M. Claude and A. Mirzaian Converteam SAS, France
Session 24: Sedimentation Management
• The challenge of predicting reservoir sedimentation – T. Jacobsen, Sedicon AS., Norway
• The mathematical modelling of the sedimentation process in large reservoirs - constraints and achievements – Prof. Dr. P. Boeriu and Prof. Dr. D. Roelving ,UNESCO - IHE, The Netherlands
• Hydraulic model studies of sediment transport through the Jirau rub-of- river hydroelectric project on the Madeira river – S. Alam, Consultant, France
• Sediment management for the Bunji Hydropower project on the Upper Indus – J.H.Meldrum, Mott MacDonald, UK
• Implementing a sediment - flushing bottom outlet at Rizzanese dam – P. Carlioz and V. Peloutier, EDF – DPIH, France
• First experiences with sedimentation and erosion at Merowe dam project, Sudan – Dr. K. Kramer and Dr. J. Mödinger Lahmeyer International GmbH; Dr. A. El Tayeb, DIU – Dams Implementation Unit, Sudan
• Operational experience of sediment management at the 300 MW Baspa stage ll hydro project in India – C.K. Agrawal and Y. Sharma, Jaypee Ventures Private Ltd., India
• Pressure pipe desilting by an axial hydro cyclone - a first approach – Dr. E. Doujak, Vienna University of Technology, Austria; H. Götsch, Tiroler Wasserkraft AG, Austria
• Strategy for power generation in sediment laden rivers with special reference to 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri hydropower project – H.K Sharma, SJVN Ltd, India
Session 25 – Small Hydro – I
• Activities of the European Small Hydropower Association – G. San Bruno, ESHA, Belgium
• Small hydropower development in Italy - the Vignola hydro plant as an example of current trends – M. Cadenelli, S. Citterio, ELC Electroconsult, Italy
• Chievo small hydro plant - from the obligation of environmental flow to the opportunity of renewable energy production – S. Rizzi, Andritz Hydro, Italy; L. Papetti and G. Frosio, Studio Frosio, Italy
• The Melnik hydropower plant project - special hydro scheme – K. Kraml, Hydropol Project & Management, Czech Republic
• Solutions to meet demands for rehabilitating very low-head and medium head small hydropower plants –V. Denis, R. Chenal and A. Choulot, MHyLab, Switzerland
Session 26 – Small Hydro II
• Assessing hydro potential to meet the demands for a changing world – Dr. G. Aggidis and Dr E. Luchinskaya, Lancaster University, UK; D. Howard, Lancaster Environment Centre, UK
• The small hydropower sector in Armenia - development, perspectives and problems- G.S.GabayanandI.S.Gabayan,HydroenergeticaLtd, Armenia; H.V. Tokmajyan Rector, Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction, Armenia
• Evaluation of an electric power generation project in Brazil: Case study of the small hydro power plant Energia – A. H. Nudel, Eletrobras - Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, Brazil
• Small hydropower sustainable development for Thailand – Sompoch Nakaravong, EGAT, Thailand
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER - Afternoon
Session 27 – Developments in Marine Energy Technology
• Tidal power plant bulb unit management through air gap monitoring – J- L. Drommi, Electricité de France, France
• Europe's first pre-industrial tidal turbine farm offshore from Paimpol - Bréhat: presentation of the power substation – S. Hadjadji, Converteam, France
• Wave Energy - toward commercialisation - M. Seed, Voith Hydro Wavegen, UK
• Large tidal plants with orthogonal turbines – F. Lempérière, Hydrocoop, France; Yu. Shpolyanskij, I. Usachev, B. Istorik, V. Sobolev, JSC NIIES, RusHydro, Russia
Session 28 – Panel Discussion
• Discussion on the role and benefits of pumped storage – led by B. Trouille, MWH Energy and Infrastructure, USA
Session 29 – Electrical Engineering
• Rodund ll - challenges to design the new motor generator – T. Hildinger, H. Henning, L. Ködding and C. Schmitt, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co KG, Germany; A. Kegele, Voralberger Illwerke, Germany
• Relationship between design solutions, operating conditions and failure mechanisms: an expert system for hydropower generators – T.M. Weite and E. Solvang, SINTEF Energy Research, Norway; Ø. Linnebo, Alstom Vannkraft AS, Norway
• Application of advanced voltage source inverter (VSI) technology in hydropower plants– C. Schaub and S. Aubert, ABB, Austria
• Analysis of radial magnetic forces and magnetic noise in large hydro generators – T. Hildinger, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co KG, Germany
• Structure-borne sound diagnosis for generating units enhanced by the Cepstrum method – G. Albert, F. Neumayer and P. Stetner, Andritz Hydro, Austria
Session 30 – Small Hydro – III
Technology
• Small hydro - contribution to rural electrification – D. Kedia, Industrial Consultant, India
• Rural electrification: added value through increased consumer focus and private - public synergies – S.Ulseth and J. Arnsten, Norplan AS, Norway; R.B. Norad, Department of Energy, Norway
• Industrial development of small hydro groups for both rural electrification and grid connection – F. Filippi, E++, Italy
• Design and performance of small hydro – Prof Dr H. Brekke, Consultant, Norway
• Small hydropower plants - a possible solution of remote control –
N. Guedes, EDP, Portugal
• Complete oil free hydropower plant by applying magnetic bearings and E- drive servo motor – Y. Sugow and K. Yamaishi, Nippon Koei Co Ltd, Japan
• System characteristics of flow energy convertor – R. Sargsyan, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Some additions to the programme are still being made. An update, incorporating final additions, and including Chairpersons, as well as further details of invited lectures, and keynote addresses, will be published and circulated shortly.
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS' PROGRAMME
Monday 27 September – Cascais and Sintra
The group will depart by coach at 09.30 hrs from the Con- gress Centre for the elegant seaside town of Cascais, formerly a fishing village which became a popular resort favored by European nobility and kings in the early 20th century. Today it is a colorful cosmopolitan town. There will be a short visit to the Castro Guimarães Museum, housed in a mansion that once belonged to the Counts of Castro Guimarães. It over- looks the sea and is surrounded by a vast garden. Inside, many of its rooms have been preserved as the last residents left them in the 18th and 19th centuries, with a collection ar- tifacts including gold and silver, ceramics, sculpture, and fine furniture.
The tour will then proceed to Sintra for lunch at the Casa dos Penedos restaurant, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace and Castle. Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a re- sult of its 19th Century romantic architecture.
On the way back to Lisbon, there will be a stop for a wine tasting in the Colares Wine Cellar.
The return will be by 17.00 hrs, in good time to relax before the HYDRO 2010 Welcome reception at the Convento do Beato.
Tuesday 28 September – Lisbon city tour with lunch
The group will depart at 10.00 hrs from the Congress Centre. The trip will begin with a short tour around the old quarter of Lisbon (Belem), with a chance to view some of the most important sites including the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.
The Tile Museum is located in the 16th Century Madre de Deus convent and cloister. Created in 1980, the museum features the tile exhibition that opened at the King João III cloister in 1971 as part of the National Museum of Ancient Art. Por- tuguese tiles from the 15th to the 21st century are on perma- nent display, organized chronologically in a total of 15 rooms. Exhibits range from early manufacturing techniques to designs by contemporary artists. The rooms which were original to the convent are richly decorated with paintings, tile panels, and gilded wood in the Mannerist and Baroque styles. One room features a Panorama of Lisbon, a tilework showing Lisbon as it appeared prior to the earthquake of 1755.
Lunch will be at the Bico do Sapato restaurant, overlooking the river Tagus.
In the afternoon there will be a visit to the bakery of the fa- mous 'Pasteis de Belem' special cakes which originated in Lisbon at the beginning of the 19th century, and are now popular throughout the world. The factory was founded in 1837 at the site of a sugar refinery beside near the Jeroni- mos monastery, and produces the traditional sweet pastries based on a 'secret recipe' which is thought to have been in- vented by the monks.
The trip will end around 16.00 hours, in time to relax or go shopping.
The evening will be free for private parties or to explore the city.
Wednesday 29 September – Arrabida and Setubal
Leaving around 09.30 hrs, the group will travel through the Arrábida Natural Park, with its spectacular landscape, on the northern slope of the Sado river estuary. The park, founded in 1976, covers 108 km2. The highest point is the Serra da Ar- rábida, at el. 499 m. The park covers the Arrábida Hills, with mediterranean-like vegetation and a microclimate resemble Adriatic locations such as Dalmatia.
The group will then continue to the elegant city of Setúbal where various monuments can be seen, including the Monastery of Jesus, with a 15th–16th century church that represents one of the first buildings in the Portuguese late Gothic style known as Manueline.
Also of interest is the São Julião Church, also with Manue- line portals.
The Castelo de São Filipe is a 16th–17th century fortress on the north bank of the Sado river, overseeing the city. The fortress was converted into a luxury historical hotel (pou- sada). Lunch will be at the Pousada, overlooking the river.
En route back to Lisbon there will be a stop for a short visit to the José Maria da Fonseca wine cellars, with a wine tasting.
The return to the city will be in good time to relax before the HYDRO 2010 dinner, hosted and organized by EDP.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Welcome reception
Evening of Monday 27 September
The HYDRO 2010 welcome reception will take place in the beautiful historical setting of Lisbon's Convento do Beato. The cloisters, the old library, elegant archways, marble hallways and the charming terrace with its display of traditional Portuguese tiles, will provide much to admire during the welcome cocktails and buffet supper.
Supper will be based on the theme of 'Portuguese Discovery' with some special dishes and background music representing the cultures of Brazil, Goa, Macau, Mozambique and Angola. The evening will be a memorable and relaxing start to HYDRO 2010, with a chance to catch up with old friends, and make new contacts, in the international hydropower community.
Originally regarded as one of the largest and richest of Lisbon's convents, Convento do Beato was built in the XV century in a place where there was once was a small chapel devoted to São Bento. Its history dates back to 1455, when Queen D. Isabel, wife of D. Afonso V, got permission from the abott of the Monastery of Alcobaça to build a hospice for the 'Bons Homens de Vilar' (Good Men of Vilar). When the Queen died, a legacy of 8000 golden crowns was left to pay for the completion of the work. The building later became a convent.
Thanks to its solid structure, it withstood the great earthquake of 1755.
The buidling was later partly destroyed in a major fire, but its stone structure (XVI - XVIII centuries, with a sur- viving gothic arch from the XV century) and most of the doors (made of Brazilian hard wood), nevertheless survived.
Conference Dinner
Evening of Wednesday 29 September
The HYDRO 2010 Gala Farewell Dinner will be organized and hosted by the Conference Co-Host, EDP, and will take place at the Pavilhão Atlântico.
The Pavilion, overlooking the Tagus estuary on one side, and with a futuristic waterfront on the other, was built for the Expo in 1998, and has hosted political summits, major sporting events, and cultural activities.
Music, entertainment and gastronomic specialities are planned, to provide a memorable end to HYDRO 2010.
PRE-CONFERENCE EXCURSION IN LISBON
Sunday 26 September - Half day with lunch
An optional local excursion will be available for all HYDRO 2010 participants on the afternoon of Sunday 26 September, which will provide the opportunity to see some of the main sites of Lisbon, and to have lunch together in a historical building close to the São Jorge Castle.
There will be an opportunity to register for the conference, and collect badges and documents, before the trip.
The registration desk will be open from 09.00 hrs at the Lis- bon Congress Centre.
Those taking part in the excursion will depart from the Con- gress Centre at 11.30 hrs, and will proceed to the old quarter of Lisbon (Belem) for a short guided tour and a chance to view some of the most important buildings.
A highlight of the excursion will then be a visit to EDP's Elec- tricity Museum (see photo right). This Museum is located in- side the old Tejo thermal power station), an architectural landmark with a facade of red brick, iron, and glass. The plant dates to 1908, when a small power station was built to supply Lisbon with electricity and to power gaslights. It was enlarged in 1919, when two generators and six low-pressure boilers were installed. The Tejo plant remained fully opera- tional until 1954, and eventually closed down in 1975 and reopened in 1991 as the Electricity Museum. Exhibits today are devoted to the history of energy development in Portugal, and highlight the current and future role of renewable en- ergy sources The main part of the permanent exhibition is the old power station, which still contains all its generating equipment (a high-pressure boiler made by the Babcock & Wilcox Company of Britain) and groups of turbo-alternators.
The group will then proceed to the Casa do Leão, a historicall pousada adjacent to the São Jorge castle. The castle and pou-sada are on a hill top overlooking the city and the Tagus river, and after lunch there will be an opportunity to walk around, and to make a short visit to the castle. The castle's strongly fortified citadel dates from medieval times in its present form. Historical research has shown that the site has been occupied by humans since the sixth century BC. From the 14th to 16th century, the castle served as a royal palace, and was the set- ting for the reception of the navigator Vasco da Gama, when he returned after discorvering a maritime route to India.
Return to the Congress centre will be by around 16.00 hrs. The conference registration desk will still be open.
STUDY TOUR A ~ ALQUEVA
Thursday 30 September
Departure will be from Lisbon at 8.30 hrs. The group will travel by coach to the Alqueva multipurpose scheme, ar- riving around 10.30 hrs. There will be a technical briefing and a guided tour.
The original Alqueva scheme consists of a double arch concrete dam with a maximum height above the founda- tion of 96 m. The reservoir has a total capacity of 4.15 ×106 m3 at top water level (el. 152m). The principal pur- pose of the scheme is the irrigation of 115 000 ha of agri- cultural land. The existing power station is equipped with two pump-turbines with a total installed capacity of 240 MW. Downstream of Alqueva dam is the Pedrógão small hydro scheme, with a total installed capacity of 10 MW.
EDP is now constructing a new power station (Alqueva II), also to be equipped two pump-turbines at a plant on the right bank downstream of the dam; its technical charac- teristics will be very similar to the existing plant.
Excavations for the powerhouse and water intake have already been completed, and excavation work for the hy- draulic circuits is due for completion later this year.
The gantry cranes will be installed during the last quarter of 2010, so that erection of the first machine can begin. The Alqueva II power station is expected to be in service by the second half of 2012
At around 13.00 hrs the group will depart from Alqueva for a short drive to the Herdade do Esporão (wine estate).
On arrival around 13.30 hrs a welcome drink will be served, followed by lunch. There will be time to look around the wine estate, where olive oil as well as wine can be bought.
At around 16.30 hrs the group will depart for Évora, arriving at around 17.30 hrs.
Check-in at the Hotel Mar de Ar Muralhas. There will be time to rest or to walk in Évora before din- ner at 20.00 hrs at the Pousada dos Loios (a short walk from the hotel).
Friday 1 October
Check-out of the hotel around 09.30 hrs after breakfast. There will be a guided walking tour in Évora, before de- parting at around 11.30 hrs for Palmela.
On arrival in Palmela around 12.45 hrs, the group will visit the castle and then continue on to the Pousada of Portugal for lunch.
The drive back to Lisbon will begin around 15.00 hrs, and arrival will be around 16.45 hrs.
STUDY TOUR B - BEMPOSTE II, PICOTE II, VENDA NOVA III
Thursday 30 September
Departure from Lisbon at 08.30 hrs for the drive to Viseu, in the heart of the Dão wine-growing region, arriving for lunch at the Pousada around 13.00 hrs. The setting for the Pousada is the former São Teotónio hospital, which opened in 1842, and was converted to a historical hotel in 2007.
After lunch, around 14.30 hrs, the group will continue through a scenic part of the Douro region to Mogadouro, and on to Miranda do Douro for dinner and an overnight stay.
Friday 1st October
Departure at 08.30 hrs for the Bemposta dam, arriving around 09.15 hrs. There will be a briefing and tour of the facilities. The project for repowering Bemposta scheme (Bemposta II) on the international branch of river Douro involves the construction of a new powerhouse, a new hydraulic cir- cuit and the installation of a generator with a nominal capacity of 191 MW.
This project began in January 2008, and since then ex- cavations for the lined shaft to the powerhouse has been completed, and erection of the generating unit has begun. In the hydraulic system the underground excavations, the intake and tailrace have been completed. The gantry crane has already been installed in the power cavern.
The new unit at Bemposta II it is planned to be commis- sioned by the end of 2011. At 11.00 the tour will continue to Picote dam, arriving at 11.30 hrs.
The project for repowering Picote (Picote II ) also involves the construction of a new powerhouse, a new hydraulic circuit and the installation of a new generator with a nominal capacity of 246 MW.
Work began in 2007 and to date two temporary coffer- dams have been completed in Picote and Bemposta (downstream of Picote) reservoirs, the excavations for the lined hydraulic circuit and for the access tunnels and cavern and the installation of the travelling crane.
The erection of the new machine has already begun, as well as construction of the draft tube and spiral casing. The lined pressure tunnel is also finished. The new unit at Picote II it is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2011.
Lunch will be at Sendim around 13.30 hrs.
Around15.00 hrs the journey will continue to Chaves, for an overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Casino. Chaves was one of the most important Roman settlements on the Iberian Peninsular. A Roman bridge still stands over the Tamega river.
Dinner will be an opportunity to experience excellent re- gional cuisine at the Adega do Faustino, a restaurant full of history, with a cellar which was originally a black- smith's workshop.
Saturday 2nd October
Check out at 08.30 hrs for the drive to Venda Nova dam, arriving around 10.00 hrs.
At Venda Nova, there will be a chance to view the site of the Venda Nova III repowering scheme, also known as Frades. The project involves the repowering of the exist- ing Venda Nova scheme which will eventually have a ca- pacity of 736 MW, with two variable speed pump-turbine units. The scheme is under construction, with a scheduled completion date of 2015. A tender was recently issued for equipment.
At 12.00 hrs the group will continue to Caniçada-Geres for lunch at the Pousada. The Pousada has a spectacular view of the river Cavado.
After lunch, around 14.00 hrs the tour will continue to- wards Braga, arriving around 15.00 hrs, where there will be a break for coffee and a short walk in the town. Con- struction of the Roman city of 'Bracara Augusta', today Braga, began in 27 BC. It was part of the Empire's net- work crossing the Iberian peninsula to link it with Rome. The city's rich history is reflected in its architecture and monuments.
At 16.30 hrs the coach will leave for the return journey to Lisbon. Around 19.30 hrs, there will be a stop at Condeixa a Nova for dinner at the Santa Cristina Restaurant within the Pousada de Condeixa a Nova. This is a former palace, constructed in the 16th century. For several years it re- ceived members of the European nobility.
After dinner, around 21.00 hrs, the coach will leave for the return to Lisbon, returning around 22.30 hrs. Accommodation has been arranged for the group in Lisbon. The Tour will end on Sunday 3 October after breakfast.
For Tour prices, see Registration Form. Prices for both Tours include all accommodation and meals, entrance to places of interest, travel by luxury coaches, and an English-speaking guide throughout.
Meeting Demands for a Changing World
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HYDRO 2010 EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP
As usual at the annual Hydro Conferences, a major Technical Exhibition will take place alongside the HYDRO 2010 Conference. All lunch and refreshment breaks will take place in the Exhibition Hall.
The Hydro Conferences are renowned for their high-level international participants from all parts of the world (> 90 countries).
The Exhibition provides a unique opportunity for all those playing a role in world hydropower development. Exhibition space is sold in units of 6 m2 (multiple units are available for large displays or groups of companies wishing to form a national pavilion).
The cost of each unit, of € 2700, covers: the fabricated stand, including the framework, panels suitable for mounting posters, a name sign, a table, two chairs, and two spotlights. Additional furniture may be ordered directly from our recommended supplier.
Various opportunities are available to sponsor meals, apéritifs, receptions and coffee breaks; this is a pleasant and memorable way of bringing your company to the attention of the international delegates. For further details, contact Mr Gaël Bozec, Mr Lukas Port or Mrs Maria Loredo: sales@hydropower-dams.com.
HYDRO 2010 EXHIBITIORS (June 2010)
| ABB AG Power Generation, Austria • 410 Agudio SpA, Italy • 203 Alstom Hydro, France • 318 Amiantit (SAAC), Germany • 701 Andritz Hydro, Austria • 418 Arcus GIBB, South Africa • 605 ASL AQFlow Inc, Canada • 532 ATB Riva Calzoni, Italy • 227 Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, Germany • 104 Böhler Schweisstechnik Austria GmbH • 321 British Hydropower Association and UK Trade & Investment • 709 Camuna Installazioni SpA, Italy • 310 Cantarey Reinosa S.A.U., Spain • 403 Carpi Tech SA, Switzerland • 215 Cesari Giovanni Srl, Italy • 511 Chesterton, Europe • 707 CKD Blansko Holding, a.s., Czech Republic • 401 Coba, Portugal • 428 Converteam SAS, France • 706 D2FC, France • 429 Damen Dredging, Netherlands • 527 Dolno´slaska Fabryka Maszyn Elektrycznych Sp. Z.o.o., Poland • 313 Douce-Hydro S.A.S., France • 423 DSD Noëll GmbH, Germany • 535 Dyrhoff as, Norway • 534 Eaton Hydraulics, Europe • 416 Eaton Electrical, Europe • 416 EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A., Portugal • 220 EFACEC Group, Portugal • 519 Emerson Europe, France • 518 Encardio-rite Electronic Pvt. Ltd, India • 106 Energomashexport, Russia • 111 Engevix Engenharia SA, Brazil • 214 E.O.N. Wasserkraft GmbH, Germany • 516 EPFL - LMH, Switzerland • 703 ESHA • 818 Eurobearings Srl, Italy • 514 FAHIME, Spain • 326 Farab, Iran • 316 FRANKE-Filter GmbH • 831 Federal Mogul Deva GmbH, Germany • 705 FGTI - IDG, France • 301 Flame Spray S.p.A, Italy • 525 Fugesco, Canada • 414 Gaima SA, Spain • 314 GE Energy, USA • 311 Geokon Inc, USA • 505 Geosense, UK • 105 GGB Bearings, Germany • 223 Harbin Electric Machinery Company Ltd, China • 533 Hef-Durferrit, France • 604 HRW - Hydro Review Worldwide • 823 Hubei Hongcheng (Hydropower Valve), China • 234 Humidur® by Acotec, Belgium • 314 Hydreo Engineering, France • 612 Hydroenergi, Norway • 108 Hydro Engineering SA, Romania • 501 Hydroplus, France • 503 Hydro Power Plant, France • 828 HydroVision GmbH, Germany • 235 Iberdrola, Spain • 302 ICOLD • 812 IGINSA, Spain • 510 Indar Electric S.L., Spain • 209 Ingenionics, Portugal • 101 Internacional de Mãquinas Herramientas Portãtiles, Spain • 508 INTPOW, Norway •109 Int. Water Power & Dam Construction, UK • 522 |
Ismael Belhadj, France • 402 James Walker, UK • 328 Kinemetrics Inc., USA • 309 Kolo Veidekke, Norway • 609 Kon˘car Group, Croatia • 226 Korto Cavitation Services, Luxembourg • 208 Künz GmbH, Austria • 112 Landsvirkjun Power, Iceland • 103 Litostroj Power Ltd, Slovenia • 201 Lloyd Dynamowerke GmbH & Co. KG, Germany • 307 Louis Feugier, France • 413 Lufkin France SAS, France • 324 Mannvit, Iceland • 530 Marelli Motori SpA, Italy • 408 Mavel a.s., Czech Republic • 523 Mecamidi, France • 432 Meggitt Sensing Systems, Switzerland • 415 MHyLab, Switzerland • 704 Montanhydraulik GmbH, Germany • 306 Mota-Engil, Portugal • 218 Mott MacDonald, UK • 222 Muhr, Germany • 424 Numeca International, Belgium • 601 Obermeyer Hydro Inc, USA • 312 Oiles Deutschland GmbH, Germany • 333 Panolin AG, Switzerland • 504 P&S Tensioning Systems Ltd, Switzerland • 614 Powel ASA, Norway • 602 Power/Aqua Vision Engineering, Switzerland • 703 PXL Industries, France • 502 Rainpower ASA, Norway • 210 Ramus Industrie SAS, France • 506 Rascor International Ltd, Switzerland • 212 Repack-S, France • 427 Rittmeyer AG, Switzerland • 515 Rubberart Ltda, Brazil • 213 Ruhfus System Hydraulik GmbH, Germany • 412 Schmiedewerke Gröditz GmbH, Germany • 406 Schneider Electric, France • 700 Sedicon AS, Norway • 206 SERGI France • 232 SGO Co, LTD, Korea • 426 SIMEM, Italy • 202 Sisgeo S.r.l., Italy • 110 SKF Economos GmbH, Austria • 610 Stahlhandel Gröditz GmbH, Germany • 406 Stucky Ltd, Switzerland • 207 Studio Ing. G. Pietrangeli, Italy • 330 Syzran Hydroturbine Plant JSC, Russia • 606 Teksal, Norway • 107 Tes Vsetin a.s., Czech Republic • 404 Thordon Bearings Inc., Canada • 308 Tyton Famatics Canada Inc., Canada • 829 UCM Resita SA, Romania • 521 United Energoconstruction Corporation, Russia • 433 VAG-Armaturen GmbH, Germany • 228 VAP Hydro, Bulgaria • 308 Verkís, Iceland • 530 Veski, d.o.o., Croatia • 409 Vibro-Meter SA, Switzerland • 415 Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany • 216 Von Roll Holding AG, Switzerland • 434 Vortex Hydra, Italy • 233 Walo Bertschinger AG, Switzerland • 512 Worthington Products Inc, USA • 332 Zeco S.r.l., Italy • 304 Zagope Construções Engenharia, S.A., Portugal • 204 |
HYDRO 2010
Meeting Demands for a Changing World
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The Conference HYDRO 2010 - Meeting Demands for a Changing World is being organized by The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams with EDP as local supporting partner, and with event management by Event Associates LLP, UK.
On-line Registration
You can register on-line at www.eventassociates.co.uk (from Monday 5 July) or via the Hydropower & Dams website at: www.hydropower-dams.com (from the same date) . Registrations will be handled by Event Associates. This is a se- cure server website. You mayreceive an acknowledgement of registration on completion of this process; however, this is not a confirmation.
Registration by post or fax
Complete the registration form and return it, with payment, to the Conference Secretariat. Please complete one registration form per delegate, including any accompanying persons. Please photocopy the form if you need further copies, or download a form from: www.hydropower-dams.com or www.eventassociates.co.uk
The total fees for Conference registration, accompanying persons' programme, accommodation deposit, cultural excursion and/or study tour (if applicable) should be calculated and totalled in the 'Total Euros' column on the second page of the registration form.
Picking up registration documents
The desk will be open from 09.00 hrs on Sunday 26 September 2010, at the Lisbon Congress Centre. Pre-registration is generally required, by one of the methods mentioned above. Please note there will be a surcharge of Euro 50 for those register- ing for the first time on site.
Payment
Payment for all services (fees, hotel deposit, tours) must be made in Euros (€) and received in advance of the Conference. Payment is possible by the following methods:
• Bank transfer to Event Associates LLP (see details on the registration form);
• Banker's draft to Event Associates LLP (see details on the registration form);
• On line by credit card, via paypal
All fees paid by credit card will be charged in Euros (€).
Accommodation
The Conference organizers have negotiated at competitive rates at a wide range of hotels in various price categories in Lisbon. Rooms will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. You are advised to reserve your room well in advance, as rooms cannot be guaranteed after 10 September 2010. Please complete the accommodation section of the registration form, and return it together with payment to the Conference Secretariat (Event Associ- ates LLP). This is necessary to guarantee the hotel reservation. All incidentals must be settled in full directly with the hotel prior to departure. Event Asso- ciates LLP will endeavour to meet all accommodation requests. However, should your preferred hotel be full, Event Associates Ltd reserves the right to make your reservation at the nearest available alternative.
Disclaimer
All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. The HYDRO 2010 organizers and their agents reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any arrangements, timetable, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to HYDRO 2010 for any cause beyond its reasonable control. In the unlikely event of cancellation of HYDRO 2010, all pre-paid fees will be refunded in full. The organizers and agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from such alteration. The Con- ference and Tours are subject to minimum numbers. Tour places are subject to availability on a first-come-first-served basis. Full payment for tours must be received at the time of registration.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing to Event Associates LLP, on or before 10 September 2010. Cancellation charges will be payable as shown in the Table below. Substitution of delegates after a reservation has been made is acceptable before the Conference, and no extra fee is payable. Any nec- essary refunds (see Table below) will be made after the Conference.
Liability/Insurance
The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. The organizers accept no responsibility for death, injury, loss or accident, delay arising from any act or default of any person, or any other matter arising in connection with Conference services or transport. The organizers make no warranty in this connection.
All services provided are subject to local laws. Arrangements for the Con- ference have been made in accordance with UK Law. Delegates, exhibitors and tour participants are strongly advised to take out ad- equate personal insurance to cover risks associated with travel, accommodation, cancellation and theft or damage to personal belongings. The organizers reserve the right to amend any part of the Conference pro- gramme or arrangements if necessary.
In the very unlikely event that it is necessary to cancel any of the Conference arrangements, an appropriate refund will be made and thereafter the lia- bility of the organizers will cease.
Passport and Visa Requirements for Portugal
Portugal is a member of the European Union and is a signatory to the Schengen Agreement. It is the responsibility of all participants to check their own passport and visa requirements. Please contact the Portuguese Embassy or consulate in your country if in doubt about requirements.
Letters of invitation
If you require a letter of invitation from the organizers to facilitate your visa application, please let us know at the time of registering. A letter can be is- sued to assist with obtaining a visa, but this does not imply an invitation to the Conference without payment of registration fees, unless such arrange- ments have been made with the organizers.
If you need a letter from the host country, as well as the organizers, please notify us as soon as possible. Please allow plenty of time for visa applica- tions.
| Date cancellation received | On or before 1 August 2010 | From 15 August 2010 | On or after 10 September 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration (Conference/Exhibition) Technical excursions Accommodation |
10% of fee is forfeited 10% of fee is forfeited 10% of fee is forfeited |
50% of fee is forfeited No refund unless place can be resold 50% of fee is forfeited |
No refund No refund No refund |
A reduced registration fee is available for current subscribers to Hydropower & Dams.
CONTACT DETAILS
For enquiries concerning registration and accommodation, contact:
Event Associates LLP, PO Box 10630, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 9AX, UK
Tel: +44 (0)118 934 7333 • Fax: + 44 (0)118 934 4206 • Email: enquiries@eventassociates.co.uk
NB: Registration forms and payment should be sent to Event Associates Ltd.
For further details of the programme, please contact:
Mrs Margaret Bourke at:
Hydropower & Dams, PO Box 285, Wallington, Sutton, Surrey SM6 6AN, UK.
Tel: + 44 (0)20 8773 7244 Fax: + 44 (0)20 8773 7255 Email: hydro2010@hydropower-dams.com
Website: www.hydropower-dams.com