2 Contents
2 Contents
Session 1 – Risk
01.01: Putting sound risk management into practice: A case study – P.H. Perazzo, ENDE
Servicios y Consrucciones, Bolivia; K.I. Candee, Aqua Energie LLC, USA
01.02: Have we got better at controlling time and cost overruns since 2000? –
J. Plummer-Braeckmann, University of Cambridge, UK; J. Kirchherr, Utrecht
University, The Netherlands; T. Disselhoff, Leuphana University, Germany
01.03: Sustainability: Financial implications for the design and operation of dams –
R. Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University, USA
01.04: Challenging aspects of design and construction of the Sendje hydro plant in the Republic
of Equatorial Guinea – R. Malizderskyi and A. Berner, Duglas Alliance Ltd, Ukraine
02.01: Power development in Southern Africa – O. Ystgaard and P.M. Heggli, Norconsult AS,
Norway
02.02: Improvement of the Kembs environmental project through cross-border discussions –
A. Barillier and A. Garnier, EDF, France
02.03: Regional collaboration in hydropower projects on the Mekong river – Xaypaseuth
Phomsoupha, Department of Energy, MEM, Lao PDR
02.04: South Asia: Opportunities for cross border collaboration in electricity trade – Chhewang
Rinzin, Druk Green Power Corporation, Bhutan
03.01: Experimental investigation and analysis of the spear valve design on the performance of
Pelton impulse turbines – A. Židonis, S. Petley and G.A. Aggidis, Lancaster University,
UK; D.S. Benzon, Mott MacDonald Ltd, UK; A. Panagiotopoulos, J.S. Anagnostopoulos
and D.E. Papantonis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
03.02: A CFD approach for assessing sediment erosion in Francis runners – J.H. Masoodi,
G.A. Harmain, F.A. Najar, M. Zehab-Din and I. Maekai, National Institute of
Technology Srinagar, India; A. Jameel, Shri Mata Vashno Davi University, India
03.03: Towards extending Francis turbine operation to very deep part load: Insights gained from
the European HYPERBOLE project – P. Conrad, Dr W. Weber, M. Maiwald and
Dr A. Jung, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; J. Loefflad, Voith Digital
Solutions GmbH, Germany
03.04: State of the art in Francis turbine design – H. Brekke, Professor Emeritus Consult,
NTNU, Norway
03.05: Relationship between wave propagation velocity and singular pressure variation at load
rejection – S. Yamato, K. Shimokawa, S. Nakamura and M. Nakai, Voith Fuji Hydro,
Japan
03.06: High part-load fluctuations in Francis turbines and the applicability of model test data
– T. Neidhardt and M. Magnoli, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germany;
J. Gummer, Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australia
03.07: Optimal blade design and model test validation for the developments of a diagonal
turbine – R. Lestriez, NumIberica, Spain; C. Cottin, Mhylab, Switzerland
03.08: Detection of vortex frequency in the draft tube of a model test pump turbine by
ultrasound – P. Gruber, R. Agner, S. Deniz and P. Odermatt, Lucerne University of
Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), Switzerland
04.01: Ribeiradio and Ermida dam foundation treatment: Design, execution and effectiveness
control – A. Morgado, R. Oliveira and C. Costa, COBA, Portugal; G. Monteiro, C. Lima
and M. Queralt, EDP Produção, Portugal
04.02: The Upper Tâmega hydroelectric scheme: Hydraulic design and optimization of the Alto
Tâmega spillway – F. Hernando Matellano, A. Arnáez Barrio and M.A. Ramirez,
Iberdrola Generación S.A.U., Spain
04.03: Vibration studies of hydraulic powerhouses: Fully coupled model and calibration using
experimental measurements – N. Bagneux and S. Domitile, EDF-CIH, France
04.04: Innovative solutions for the development of the 1410 MW 5th Hydropower Extension
Project at Tarbela dam, Pakistan – B.B. Darling, Mott MacDonald, UK
04.05: Hydraulic design of the Alto Maipo hydropower project – S. Weissenbach, ILF
Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH, Austria
06.01: IEA Hydro Annex XII: Managing the carbon balance in freshwater reservoirs –
Dr J.M. Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil
06.02: Approaches to manage, mitigate and allocate GHG emissions from hydropower
reservoirs – N.M. Nielsen, IEA Hydro, Australia
06.03: Pre-impoundment GHG emissions at China’s Three Gorges reservoir – Prof Zhe Li,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
06.04: Gross GHG emissions from the newly created Romaine 2 reservoir in Boreal Québec,
Canada – A. Tremblay, Hydro-Québec, Canada; P. del Giorgio, Québec University,
Canada
06.05: A leading practice example: Greenhouse gas monitoring at the Theun Hinboun
Hydropower Company, Nam Gnouang reservoir, Laos – Vongchanh Indavong and
J. Millgate, THPC, Laos
07.01: Measures to improve fish survival in axial turbines – J. Michelcic and S. Weissenberger,
Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria; M. Richmond, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
USA
07.02: Design and implementation experience with oil-free Kaplan runners – S. Krotec,
B. Hudobivnik, D. Udovič and D. Dolenc, Litostroj Power, d.o.o., Slovenia
07.03: Advantages of SAM turbines over other low or medium head small hydro turbines –
A. Monteyremard, P. Pepin and O. Teller, GE Renewable Energy, France
07.04: Investigation of regulated Darrieus turbines for tidal powerplants – Y. Kuznetsov,
G. Semenov, M. Romanova and I. Kuznetsov, Power Machines LMZ, Russia
07.05: Turbine abrasion: When is a shut-down profitable? – Y.C. Agrawal, Sequoia Scientific,
Inc, USA
07.06: Francis technology to operate reliably from 0 to 100 per cent power – J. Brammer,
P-Y Lowys, F. Duparchy, M. Thibaud, K. Wheeler, J. Bremond and R. Guillaume,
GE Renewable Energy, France
07.07: Effects of passage modelling in high-head Francis turbines – E. Tengs and M. Holst,
EDR & Medeso, Norway; P. Storli, NTNU, Norway
07.08: Numerical investigation of effects of the guidevane tip clearance on the high-head
Francis turbine performance quantities – G. Semenov, A. Smirnova and A. Zakharov,
Power Machines LMZ, Russia
07.09: Composite bearing design with improved tribology and machinability for aggressive
applications – M. Kim and E. Wapner, GGB Bearing Technologies, USA
07.10: Reducing maintenance with water-lubricated turbine guide bearings: Design principles
and case studies – G. Auger and G. Ren, Thordon Bearings Inc., Canada
07.11: A study on methods for proper bearing adjustment – T. Ishii and N. Kashima,
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc, Japan; M. Kawabata, N. Yoshida and Y. Abeta,
Tribotex Co., Ltd, Japan
07.12: Independent model testing in the Andritz Hydro laboratory by Norconsult: A new way of
witness testing – H. Bjørndal and L. Parr, Norconsult AS, Norway; P. Grafenberger and
J. Steinmassl, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
07.13: An alternative approach to the Von Karman Vortex problem in modern hydraulic
turbines – T. Neidhardt, A. Jung and S. Hyneck, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG,
Germany; J. Gummer, Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australia
07.14: Prototype measurements of the regulating forces in a water-filled Kaplan runner improve
the understanding for fatigue life prediction – T. Neidhardt and M. Kondo, Voith Hydro
Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; P. Jonsson and A. Skagerstrand, Vattenkraft AB,
Sweden
07.15: CFD computation of transients in pump-turbines – E. Casartelli, A. Del Rio, A. Schmid
and Prof. L. Mangani, Luzern University, Switzerland
08.01: Experiences and challenges in shaft construction at the Uma Oya project, Sri Lanka –
A. Rahbar Farshbar and B. Ahabi Manafi, Farab Co, Iran; P. Stkne, Marti Contractors
Ltd, Austria; D Dodangeh, Mahab Ghodss Consulting Engineering Co, Iran
08.02: The application of BIM 5D during the construction of the powerhouse at the Golen Gol
hydropower plant in Pakistan for monitoring purposes – C. Siemer, Fichtner GmbH,
Germany
08.03: Assessment on the performance of the RCC properties in Myanmar – Zaw Min San,
Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Myanmar
08.04: Review of quality control of roller compacted concrete dams during construction: A case
study of the Dyraaba and Puhulpola RCC dams in Sri Lanka – H.M. Torkamani, Farab
Company, Iran
08.05: Safe design of concrete for dams: Prevention, diagnosis and prognosis of alkali-silica
reaction – E. Menéndez, B. Aldea and R. García-Rovés, CSIC, Spain
08.06: Asphaltic cores: Making embankment dams truly watertight – D. Müller,
Walo International AG, Switzerland; D. Wilson, Walo UK Ltd, UK
09.01: Why do power purchase agreements sell energy? – C. Grant, Multiconsult UK Ltd, UK
09.02: Improving construction management of large hydropower projects: A consultant’s
perspective – E. Aamot, O. Ystgaard, Ø. Engelstad and Ø. Lilleland, Norconsult AS,
Norway
09.03: Development of Pakistan’s hydropower potential through independent power producers
(IPPs) using the example of the 1124 MW Kohala hydro plant – Dr R. Siebel, Lahmeyer
International GmbH, Germany; Zhang Jun, Kohala Hydro Company Ltd, China; Yi Lu,
Changjiang Survey, Planning, Design and Research Co Ltd, China
09.04: Critical success factors in a contract regarding the maintenance and rehabilitation retrofit
of an existing hydro plant: Contractual strategies to minimize project-related risks –
B. Geisseler, Geisseler Law, Germany
Session 10 – Climate
10.01: World Bank guidelines on climate change and natural disasters resilience for hydropower
projects – K. Macpherson and N. Kent, Mott MacDonald, UK; B. Trouille, Mott
MacDonald, USA
10.02: Integrated geohazard assessment as part of climate change resilience and disaster risk
management in the hydropower sector in high mountain environments – J.M. Reynolds,
Reynolds International Ltd, UK
10.03: Swedish perspective at hydropower production and outlook using climate scenarios –
K. Hallberg, WSP Sverige AB, Sweden; E. Sjökvist, Swedish meteorological and
hydrological institute, Sweden
10.04: Assessing the potential increase of seasonal energy storage to mitigate the impact of
climate change in Switzerland: Case study of the Grande Dixence dam – P. Manso,
A.J. Schleiss and J. Dujardin, EPFL-ENAC-IIC-LCH, Switzerland; B. Monay, Stucky SA,
Switzerland; M. Zappa, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape
Research, Switzerland
10.05: Perpetual supply of water: Climate change and sustainable development –
G.W. Annandale, George W. Annandale, Inc., USA
11.01: Civil engineering: Research, development and innovation for the maintenance of water
channels – A.B. Martin Vacas and A. Millán Mattern, Iberdrola Generación Hidráulica,
Spain
11.02: Underwater work at the Punt dal Gall dam: A challenging project – E. Kaempfen, Hydro
Exploitation SA, Switzerland; M. Roth, Engadiner Kraftwerke, Switzerland
11.03: Sealing of leakage in the Prada pressure gallery, Spain – J.A. Alonso Pérez, ENDESA,
Spain; A. Vaquero Hernández, HCC, Spain
11.04: Upgrading of sand traps at existing hydropower plants – K. Vereide, L. Lia and
O.H. Havrevoll, NTNU, Norway; W. Richter, Graz Technical University, Austria;
T. Jacobsen, SediCon, Norway
11.05: Safety assessment of concrete-embedded steel structures by non-linear finite element
analysis – E. Digerud, T.N. Nguyen, J. Østerbø and H. Føsker, Norconsult AS, Norway
12a.01: Double earth fault in a pumped-storage plant during back-to-back launching sequence
– J-L. Drommi, EDF, France
12a.02: Water and air waves in very long underground pumped-storage reservoirs – E. Pummer,
Aachen University, Germany
12a.03: Challenges during the pump-turbine rehabilitation of Bolarque II – C. Widmer, Andritz
Hydro AG, Switzerland; A. Gehrer, Andritz Hydro AG, Austria; J-J. Alonso, Andritz
Hydro SL, Spain
12a.04: The 240 MVA motor generators for the Reißeck II pumped-storage plant: An electrical
rotating machine beyond the threshold – W. Ladstätter and M. Gerhold, Andritz Hydro
GmbH, Austria; K. Zikulnig and F. Senn, Verbund Hydro Power GmbH, Austria
12a.05: The Salamonde II hydroelectric project – P. Santos, L. Gusmão and H. Fangueiro,
COBA Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Portugal; J. Sousa Costa, EDP,
Gestão da Produção de Energia, SA, Portugal
12a.06: Role and benefits of the Avče pumped-storage plant –G. Hvala,T. Kocina and
B. Kastelan, Soške Elektrarne Nova Gorica, Slovenia
12a.07: Transit-time flow measurements at pumped-storage plants – D. Bozic, Markoja Ltd,
Croatia; D. Bojic, N. Vrkic, S. Sapunar and S. Simurina, HEP Proizvodnja Ltd, Croatia
12b.01: Ingula pumped-storage scheme: Project lessons learned during design, procurement, and
construction - C. Logan and N. Nkiwano, Gibb Pty Ltd, South Africa
12b.02: Increasing the safety of the hydraulic structures at the Dniester pumped-storage plant
using an automated monitoring system – V. Hryshko, Hydrotechproject Ltd, Ukraine
12b.03: Investigation of the special behaviour of delayed load rejections at a 3 x 150 MW
pumped-storage plant – J. Junginger, Dr A. Ruprecht and Prof S. Riedelbauch,
University of Stuttgart, Germany; S. Kolb, AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland;
S. Vogel, Nant de Drance SA, Switzerland
12b.04: Integration of the Reißeck II pumped-storage plant into the operation of the Malta power
system, Austria – J. Mayrhuber, Verbund Hydro Power GmbH, Germany
12c.01: The role of pumped storage in improving the integration of generation from renewable
sources: The case of Germany – F.K. Tedla and I. Gillies, AECOM, UK;
Prof. S. Wieprecht, Institute for Modelling Hydraulic and Environmental Systems,
Germany
12c.02: Investigation of unsteady phenomena in high-head double-stage pump-turbines for heads
of up to 800 m – R.S. Akulaev, A.V. Abushik, A.D. Zubov, I.L. Kuznetsov and
V.N. Seleznev, Power Machines LMZ, Russia
12c.03: An innovative pumped-storage project in an underground mine – K. Öhlböck, G. Lang
and T. Weissensteiner, Pöyry Energy GmbH, Austria
12c.04: Hybrid and symbiotic solutions for a combination of intermittent RES with storage and
pumped-storage plants – Dr K. Krueger and Dr C. Mende, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH
& Co. KG, Germany; Prof. A. Slocum, MIT Cambridge, USA
12c.05a: Calculation of head loss in a shared tunnel for a pumped-storage plant with variable
speed pumps – Jiehong Kong and H.I. Skjelbred, Sintef Energy Research, Norway;
H. Abgottspon, Axpo Trading AG, Switzerland
12c.05b: Calculation of power compensation for a pumped-storage plant with hydraulic short-
circuit operation – H.I. Skjelbred and Jiehong Kong, Sintef Energy Research, Norway;
H. Abgottspon, Axpo Trading AG, Switzerland
12c.06: Hydropower market trends: Forecast for pumped storage – Y. Abdelilah and H. Bahar,
IEA, France
12d.01: Is there a case for new pumped storage in the UK? – T.D.J. Pendrey, Mott MacDonald,
UK; B. Trouille, Mott MacDonald, USA
12d.02: Successful energy transition in Germany: The contribution of increased pumped storage
– K. Krueger, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany; A. Moser, RWTH
Aachen University, Germany
12d.03: Site selection and feasibility study for a pumped-storage plant in Uruguay – P. Baztán
Moreno and F.J. Baztán Moreno, Gas Natural Fenosa, Spain
12d.04: Underground pumped storage in Wallonia, Belgium, using old mines: Potential and
challenges – S. Erpicum, P. Archambeau, B. Dewals, M. Pirotton, E. Puades, P. Orban,
A. Dassargues, B. Cerfontaine and R. Charlier, Liège University, Belgium; A. Poulain
and P. Goderniaux, Mons University, Belgium; B. Ronchi, C. Frippiat and
M. Veschkens, Institut Scientifique de Service Public, Belgium
12d.05: Enhancing power generation at the 7 Forks cascade with a pumped-storage scheme –
J.A. Swabu and T.M. Bakabsha, Kenya Electricity Generating Co Ltd, Kenya
12d.06: Atdorf pumped-storage plant: Three weeks of public discussion and a milestone in the
permit application procedure – R. Fritzer and E. Manninger, ILF Consulting Engineers
Austria GmbH, Austria; M. Fink, Schluchseewerk AG, Germany; U. Gommel, EnBW AG,
Germany
12d.07: On the pooling of hydro assets and grid-scale battery energy storage systems – R. Bucher
and A. Schreider, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany
12d.08: Study of cavitation erosion in the pumping modeoperaiton of a prototype pumped-
storage plant – T. Cencič, Soške Eletrarne Nova Gorica, Slovenia; M. Hočevar and
B. Širok, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ljubljana, Slovenia
12d.09: Augmentation of hydropower capacity by developing pumped storage for existing hydro
plants: A concept note – K. Singh, L.M. Verma, P. Verma and K.K. Garg, SJVN, India
13.01: Risk assessment for dams of different types and purposes in OECD and non-OECD
countries with a focus on time trend analysis – A. Kalinina, T. Sacco, M. Spada and
P. Burgherr, Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland
13.02: Lake Sarez could unravel southern Tajikistan’s hydro potential – A. Palmieri,
Consultant, Italy; P. Droz, Stucky SA, Switzerland
13.03: Discovery of a hidden and completely clay-filled syn-glacial valley with severe impact
on a hydropower project in the foothills of the Central Swiss Alps – T.N. Dietler,
Pöyry Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland
13.04: Modelling inflow to hydropower reservoirs in sub-arctic, glaciated watersheds with
complex terrain and volcanic surface geology – S.O. Palmarsson, H. Sigurjonsson,
A. Gudmundsson and E.M. Myer, Vatnaskil Consulting Engineers, Iceland
13.05: Perception analysis of public awareness and preparedness in preparing early warning
systems for dam safety: A case study in the Bertam Valley, Cameroon Highlands –
S.M. Rahsidi, TNB Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia; T. Izawati, M.H. Mohd Ramzi and
Z. Ismwi, International Islamic University, Malaysia
14.01: The complex management of the waters of the Ñuble river in Chile – R. Basso and
F. Cevallos, Lombardi Eng. Ltd, Switzerland; S. Bonanni and P. Buonanno, Astaldi SpA,
Italy
14.02: Serial hydropower development plan on Myitnge river basin: The Namlang hydropower
project – Wunna Htun, Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Myanmar
14.03: Harnessing hydropower for SCORE: A success story of the Murum hydroelectric plant –
J.A. Janggu, M. Hussain and P. Wong, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Malaysia
14.04: Nachtigal: A 420 MW hydro project dedicated to Cameroon’s national grid –
O. Flambard, Nachtigal Hydro Power Company, Cameroon; R. Baudet,
D. Magnan and P. Grillot, EDF-CIH, France
14.05: Management of the early impounding of Gibe III dam in Ethiopia – P. de Barmon and
M. L’Hostis, Tractebel Engie, France; S. Amodeo, ELC Electroconsult, Italy; Azeb
Asnake, EEP, Ethiopia
14.06: Laúca hydropower project, Angola: Impounding and commissioning – J. Horn,
Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany; E.D. Estêvão, GAMEK - Gabinete de
Aproveitamento do Médio Kwanza, Angola
14.07: The role of BIM during the tender phase of a powerhouse structural design – N. Andre,
C. Ferreira, C. Lima, A. Alexandre, F. Marques and I. Gaspar, EDP, Gestão da
Produção de Energia, SA, Portugal
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14.08: Hydro
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plans
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– C.
Avogadro,
Consultant,
Argentina
15.01: Training on dam safety, operation and maintenance: Some practical thoughts –
M.G. de Membrillera Ortuño and O. Pérez Arroyo, Ofiteco, Spain
15.02: Working against capacity building and training: We are getting it wrong –
Dr A. Hughes, Atkins, UK
15.03: Capacity building for hydro plants: Perspective for Sarawak Energy’s operational
excellence – H.H. Perhi and M. Hussain, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Malaysia
15.04: Dam engineers in Indonesia – T. Hartanto and A.P. Wahyudi, Ministry of Public Works
and Housing, Republic of Indonesia
17.01: Challenges faced during the construction of a 38 m-diameter surge shaft and mulit-
junction in Himalayan geology at Rampur – R.N. Misra, M. Sharma and B. Sharma,
SJVN, India
17.02: Underwater heightening of the intake at the Gries dam – A. Kaufmann and Y. Décaillet,
Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland
17.03: Implementation of the dam complex at Upper Atbara, Sudan, in challenging site
conditions – F. Zoellner and Y. Scheid, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany;
M. Mukthar, Ministry of Electricity and Dams, Sudan
17.04: The renaissance of the Banja hydro project – X. Lorrain, F. Ferranti and Y. Felix,
Tractebel Engie, France
Session 18 – Planning for the next generation of hydro experts – Panel Discussion
19.01: Options for improving the safety of spillway gates – B. Leyland, Consultant,
New Zealand
19.02: Head gate commissioning: A stressless method to confirm head gate flow cut-off
capability – P. Grillot and S. Jomni, EDF-CIH, France
19.03: Installation of new intake gates in the Torán reservoir – F.J. Conesa, F.J. Río, F. Grau,
I. Ocaña and J. Asensio, Endesa Generación SA, Spain
19.04: Enhancement of the operating system for the spillway gate at Victoria dam, Sri Lanka –
W.M.M.S. Wanigasekara, Mahaweli Authority, Sri Lanka
19.05: Innovative approach for the main inlet valve design at the Reisseck II pumped-storage
plant – A. Antczak, TB Hydro Sp Z.o.o., Poland
Session 20 – Dam safety
20.01: Assessing the security of the Allt-na-Lairige pre-stressed concrete dam using quantitative
risk assessment techniques – P. Mason, MWH UK Ltd, UK; S.J. King, SSE plc,
Engineering Centre, UK; A.C. Morrison, CH2M Hill, UK
20.02: Two main risks that are often overlooked – F. Lempérière, Hydrocoop, France;
M. Ho Ta Khanh, CFBR, France
20.03: The use of InSAR data to monitor slope stability: The case of Canelles hydropower dam,
Spain – J. Raventós, A. Conde and B. Salvà, TRE-Altamira, Spain; M. Chacón, F.J.
Conesa and J. Segarra, Endesa Generación, SA, Spain; J.M. Garcia, IIC Ingeniería e
Instrumentación, S.L, Spain
20.04: Emergency action plans for EDP dams: Critical flow rate definition for high discharge
warnings: Two case studies – A. Oliveira, J.M. Oliveira, J. Dias da Silva, I. Ferreira and
R. Costa, EDP - Gestão da Produção de Energia, SA, Portugal
20.05: Evaluation of dam performance under seismic loads with linear time history analysis:
Case study of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance RCC main dam – A. Masciotta, C. Fontana
and A. Fiorani, Studio Masciotta, Italy; A. Bezzi, Studio Pietrangeli, Italy
20.06: Seismic optimization of concrete gravity dams using isolation layers –
M.P. Khiavi and A. Ghaedrahmati, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran
Session 21 – Environment
22.01: Design of the Rositas dam spillway, Bolivia – M. Pereira, Ende Corporacion, Bolivia;
J. Ortas, B. Arana and I. Bisús, Eptisa Consulting, Spain; C. Granell and
A. Duque, Jesús Granell Ing Consultores, Spain; J.J. Rebollo and D. López, Cedex
Hydraulic Laboratory, Spain
22.02: Spillway problems on some elderly structures: Often on the bits that have been repaired
– Dr A. Hughes, Atkins, UK
22.03: Corrective measures to guarantee the stability of the stilling basins and downstream
rockfill in the Crestuma-Lever dam – I. Fernandes, C. Lima, J. Dias da Silva and
M. Queralt, EDP-Gestão da Produção de Energia, Portugal; L. Caldeira and J. Melo,
LNEC-National Laboratory for Civil Engineering, Portugal
22.04: Emergency spillway for the Mt Coffee hydropower plant in Liberia – M. Stangl and
A. Trifkovic, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG, Germany; W. Hakin, Manitoba Hydro
International, Canada
22.05: Plunge pool physical models: Challenges and case studies – Y. Oukid, G. Barsse,
J-C. Girad and F. Ferranti, Tractebel Engie, France
23.01: Fish protection using electric flexible fish fences – B. Brinkmeier, H. Böttcher, R. Tutzer
amd M. Aufleger, University of Innsbruck, Austria
23.02: State-of-the-art fish pass facilities enhance sustainability at Xayaburi, Laos –
C. Andrade, G. Stevanella and N. Castillejo, AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland
23.03: Using attraction flows in an upstream migration facility for additional energy generation
at the Xayaburi hydro plant – Dr M. Raeder, M. Auekitkarjorn and P. Mahamai,
CK Power Public Company Ltd, Thailand
23.04: Innovative facilities for fish migration restoration: Case study of the Schifffahrtskanal
run-of-river plant on the Aare river, Switzerland – M. Müller, M. Mende, Y. Keller and
P. Billeter, IUB Engineering Ltd, Switzerland; W. Bärtschi, IBI Industrielle Betriebe
Interlaken, Switzerland
24.01: Design criteria and installation methods of the logboom and debris diverter for the
Xayaburi run-of-river hydro plant – R. Razdan, W. Nedsawang and P. Maseekaew,
CK Power Public Company, Thailand
24.02: Estimation of diversion headloss at hydropower surface intakes – D. Sanchez, Hatch Ltd,
Canada
24.03: Innovative and environmentally friendly penstocks and intakes for Inchbonnie small
hydro – D. Mackay, Inchbonnie Hydro, New Zealand; R. Press, RP Consulting, New
Zealand; B. Leyland, Leyland Consultants, New Zealand
24.04: Installation of sensors inside a penstock for use of the pressure-time method – P. Ševčík,
OSC a.s., Czech Republic; G. Rolandez, EDF DTG, France; F. Necas, Necas – Works at
Heights, s.r.o., Czech Republic
24.05: PU foam in buried penstocks – N. Johnsen, S.L. Aaker and L. Lia, NTNU, Norway;
M. Kullberg, Multiconsult ASA, Norway; G. Harris, Penstock BV, The Netherlands;
T.O. Svalesen, Statkraft Energi AS, Norway
24.06: Realization of steel penstocks with banded pipe technology for high head hydropower
and pumped-storage plants – Dr C. Curnis, Consultant, Switzerland; D. Bronzetti and
S. Calvo, Lombardi Engineering Ltd, Switzerland
24.07: Design and construction of the penstock at Chancay adjusted to unfavourable
geotechnical and morphological conditions – B. Zdravkovic, Sinersa, Peru; B. Petrovic,
Colpex Project SA, Peru
24.08: Estimating technical conditions and residual life of metal shell penstocks –
Yu.V. Shevchenko, S.M. Levina and K.I. Vasilchenko, JSC Vedeneev VNIIG, Russia
25.01: Rehabilitation of the Peligré hydro plant in Haiti – V. Brost and T. Turk,
Fichtner GmbH & Co KG, Germany; L. Racine, Electricité d’Haïti, Republic of Haiti
25.02: Turbine upgrade at Theun Hinboun: Increasing efficiency and capacity – T. Bylund,
THPC, Lao PDR; K-T. Fjaervold, Statkraft, Norway; F. Mercado, Consultant,
Philippines
25.03: The challenges of a rehabilitation project: Experience from the commissioning of the
Mt Coffee generating units, Liberia – K. Gjevik, Multiconsult UK Ltd, UK; B. Børresen,
B. T. Brunes and O. Skuncke, Multiconsult, Norway
25.04: Reconstruction of the Zakučac hydro plant with a capacity increase, and with continous
powerplant operation – I. Martinac, Projektni Biro Split, Croatia; M. Dujmovič and
I. Marušič, HEP – Production, Croatia
26.01: A small hydro plant with highly variable flow in a drinking water supply system: A case
study – A. Santolin, A. Spagnolli and D. Pilotto, Tamanini Hydro S.r.l, Italy;
G. Cavazzini, University of Padova, Italy
26.02: Flapping foils as efficient hydrokinetic turbines: First steps of CFD modelling –
L. Duarte, ICube, INSA, France; N. Dellinger, ICube, France; G. Dellinger, ICube,
Engees, France; A. Terfous and A. Ghenaim, INSA, France
26.03: Understanding why hydropower plants in general and small hydropower plants in
particular often fail to deliver the expected power – G.H. Kiplesund, Multiconsult ASA,
Norway; A. Diep-Lynne, Aquila Capital, Norway; A.A. Bjerke, Blåfall AS, Norway
26.04: Experimental investigation of the factors affecting Archimedes screw generator power
output – S. Simmons, K. Songin and W.D. Lubitz, Guelph University, Canada
26.05: Pressure relief and energy dissipation systems installed at the San Miguel small hydro
plant – C.F.R. González and F.J.A. Montoya, HMV Ingenieros, Colombia; R.A. Tellería,
M.H. Kondo and C.A. Tellería, Voith Hydro S.L., Spain
26.06: Refurbishment of a small bulb turbine – J-L. Kueny, Optydro Concept, France
27.01: Successful sediment management at the Jirau run-of-river hydro project on the Rio
Madeira, Brazil: Transporting 500 x 106 tonnes of sediment per year – S. Alam,
Independent Consultant, France; O. Cazaillet and P-E. Loisel, Artelia Eau et
Environnement, France; C. da Silva Souto and P. Trindade, Energia Sustentável do
Brasil, Brazil; A.L.F. Abreu Jorge, EISA Consultants, Brazil
27.02: Challenges of sediment in hydropower plants in Bhutan: Sediment study from 2011 to
2016 – Ugyen Rinzin, Druk Green Power Corporation, Bhutan
27.03: Fine sediment routing in a cascade of alpine reservoirs; Influence of the inlet angle on
settling of fine sediments – S. Guillén-Ludeña, P. Manso and Prof. A.J. Schleiss, EPFL,
Switzerland
27.04: Contribution to sediment management at the Drin river hydropower cascade, Albania –
N. Efthymiou, P. Schäfer, H. Hildebrand and S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG,
Germany; F. Bundo, Albanian Power Corporation, Albania
27.05: Mapping of sediment-related costs at eight hydro plants in operation – S. Stokseth,
Statkraft AS, Norway; H. Nøvik, Multiconsult, Norway; H. Støle, Sediment Systems,
Norway
27.06: Sediment challenges at the Cheves hydro plant, Peru – A. Løvoll, Norconsult AS, Norway
27.07: Sediment transport through the power waterway and hydro-abrasive erosion on turbines
– D. Felix, I. Albayrak and R.M. Boes, VAW, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; A. Abgottspon,
HSLU, Switzerland
Proceedings only paper
27.08: Computational hydraulic modelling of fine sediment stirring and evacuation through the
power waterways at the Trift reservoir ̶ A. Amini, P.A. Manso, S. Venuleo, N. Lindsay,
C. Leupi and Prof. A.J. Schleiss, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL),
Switzerland
28.01: Valuing energy and water management services – N.M. Nielsen, IEA Hydro, Australia
28.02: The role of pumped storage in providing energy services in the western USA –
V. Koritarov, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
28.03: Benefits of Norwegian hydropower reservoirs in combating flood damage in a changing
climate – K.L. Walløe and Dr B. Glover, Multiconsult ASA, Norway
28.04: Hydropower in the next generation power system – E. Bianco, International Energy
Agency, France
29.01: How a combination of hydro expertise, condition monitoring, and digital technology
provides more flexible hydro turbines – P. Pépin, P-Y. Lowys, V. Bouillet and F. André,
GE Renewable Energy, France
29.02: Torrejon power station generating unit refurbishment: Challenges of diagonal flow
turbine guidevane design – V.S. Bonet, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain
29.03: Technical challenges of refurbishment and upgrading of two bulb units – M. Hrovat and
D. Dolenc, Litostroj Power d.o.o., Slovenia; B. Petersen, Akershus Energi Vannkraft AS,
Norway
29.04: Thermodynamic efficiency tests used to improve upgrading projects – G. Brænd, Sweco
Norge AS, Norway
29.05: Refurbishment of a Kaplan turbine with new optimized blades, oil-less Kaplan hub and
new lubrication and regulation systems – E.S. Recondo and L.L. Angós, Endesa
Generación, Spain; R.T. Martínez and J.R. Infanzón, Voith Hydro SL, Spain
31.01: Benchmarking of hydroelectric generator compliance for the European network code on
requirements for grid connection – F. Perán Montero, Iberdrola, Spain; L. Rouco
Rodríguez, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Spain
31.02: Integration of battery storage systems in hydroelectric plants for supplying primary
frequency control – F. Pasut and M. Pettinà, STE Energy SpA, Italy
31.03: Governor retrofit improves grid stability on an isolated microgrid in Western Africa –
R. Clarke-Johnson, American Governor Company, USA
31.04: Co-existence of islanded and parallel operation mode in 2 MW small hydro plant to
supply electricity to rural villages: Problems and optimization of the design – L.L.
Papetti and D. Cazzago, Studio Frosio S.r.l., Italy; G. Marchioretto, Zeco Srl, Italy
32.01: Long-term planning for social mitigation – Dr S. Sparkes, Statkraft AS, Norway
32.02: Innovative fish and pirogue facility to reduce social and environmental impacts at the
Maripasoula hydropower plant – M. Valadié, Voltalia SA, France; G. Le Maux,
Voltalia Guyane, French Guiana; V. Lemay, Hydrostadium EDF Group, France
32.03: Livelihood restoration planning for sand mining workers: Practical insights from the
Nachtigal hydro project, Cameroon – C. Gouley and G. Prudent-Richard,
Artelia Eau & Environnement, France; F. Nathan, EDF-CIH, France; F. Ardorino,
Nachtigal Hydropower Company, Cameroon
32.04: The Mt. Coffee rehabilitation project, Liberia: Unique approaches and lessons learned on
social safeguards – K. Stroup, Manitoba Hydro International, Canada; B. Lammers,
Caliqua GmbH, Germany
32.05: Lessons learned from the Murum resettlement and livelihood restoration programme,
Malaysia – J. Abdullah, J. Cho Yian Tan, B. Surang, A.A. Kilon and Z. Hillson, Sarawak
Energy Berhad, Malaysia
Session 34 – Tunnels
34.01: Hard rock tunnelling solutions for hydropower projects – P. Schmaeh and Dr M. Peters,
Herrenknecht AG, Germany
34.02: Development of a portable communication solution for tunnels inspection – A. Quadrelli
and F. Ferrari, Enel Green Power SpA, Italy
34.03: Geomembranes to increase safety and decrease head loss in pressure tunnels and shafts
– A. Scuero, G. Vaschetti and M. Scarella, Carpi Tech, Switzerland
34.04: Design review of the tunnel for the Miguillas EPC hydro project – P.H. Perazzo and
C. Carvallo, ENDE Servicios y Construcciones, Bolivia
34.05: Construction challenges encountered in the headrace tunnel at the Dagachhu project,
Bhutan – Lachu Man Dhungyel and Bhola Nath Pradhan, Druk Green Power
Corporation Ltd, Bhutan; Thinley Dorji, Bhutan Hydropower Services Ltd, Bhutan
34.06: Considering first world alternatives in augmenting the supply of Mthatha dam, South
Africa – M. Wainstein, J. Du Plessis and H.J. Tluczek, Gibb Engineering and Architects,
South Africa