PAPERS ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION AND

FOR PUBLICATION ONLY

(Session 1: Panel Discussion - Approaches to Project Finance)

Session 2: Hydraulic Machinery 1 ~ Modelling & Research

02.01: Effects of inlet boundary conditions on Kaplan draft tube simulation accuracy – B. Mulu and
M.J. Cervante, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden; T. Vu, Andritz Hydro Ltd, Canada;
F. Guibault, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada
02.02: Determination of operating parameters for Kaplan turbines utilizing the CFD calculations –
M. Kaniecki, Z. Krzemianowski, and M. Banaszak, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
02.03: Study of 3D flow in the course of closing of pump turbine ring gate – V. Stepanov and
V. Seleznev, Power Machines LMZ, Russian Federation; S. Cherny and D. Chirkov, Institute
of Computational Technologies SB RAS, Russia; A. Avdyushenko, State University, Russia;
V. Skorospelov, Institute of Mathematics SB RAS, Russia
02.04: Numerical and experimental investigations of performance characteristics of hydrokinetic
turbines – A. Góralczyk and A. Adamkowski, The Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery
of Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
02.05: Understanding hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton runners – Dr K. Winkler and
Dr. E. Parkinson, Andritz Hydro AG, Austria
02.06: Active flow control in Francis turbines – M. V. Magnoli and Prof R. Schilling, Munich
University of Technology, Germany
02.07: Operation of a combined bearings test rig for improved performance in hydropower plants –
M. Lang, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
02.08: Assessment of the state and residual life of turbine elements using the method of fracture
mechanics – S.M. Levina, RusHydro VNIIG, and L.L. Smelkov, NPO CKTI JSC, Russia

Session 3: Hydro Activities in Europe

03.01: Current status of the hydropower potential in Germany 2011 – P. Anderer and U. Dumont,
Floecksmühle Ingenieurbüro, Germany; S. Heimerl, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, Germany;
A. Ruprecht and N. Bauer, University of Stuttgart, Germany; U. Wolf-Schumann, Hydrotec
Ingenieurgesellschaft, Germany; K. Hölzl, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature
Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), Germany
03.02: Small pumped-storage powerplants and possibilities of their use in the electric power system
of the Czech Republic – J. Šoukal, Sigma Vvú, s.r.o., Czech Republic; R. Jager, OSC a.s.,
Czech Republic; F. Pochylý, Vut Fsi Brno, Czech Republic
03.03: Power from the Mersey – C. Grant, URS Scott Wilson, UK; A. Libaux, EdF Hydro
Engineering Centre, France
03.04: Hydropower as a restoration opportunity for obstructed river reaches? – A. Lashofer,
T. Cassidy, W. Hawle, M. Pucher and B. Pelikan, BOKU - University of Natural Resources
and Applied Life Sciences, Austria
03.05: Hydropower and EU Water Framework Directive: a river area strategy – R. Keuneke and
U. Dumont, Floecksmühle Ingenieurbüro, Germany; Dr. R. Thiel and V. Magath, University
of Hamburg, Germany; Dr. U. Schwevers, Institute of Applied Ecology, Germany;
S. Naumann,The Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Germany
03.06: Experiences with short-term hydropower optimization at Agder Energi, Norway –
H. O. Inglebaek, Agder Energi, Norway; S. Danielsen, Powel ASA, Norway
03.07: Tidal powerplant at the Brouwersdam, Netherlands – L.F. Mooyaart, T. Van Den Noortgaete
and J. van Berkel, Haskoning Nederland BV, The Netherlands
03.08: A GIS tool to evaluate the effective hydropower potential in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossala Italian
province – J. Alterach, M. Vergata and S. Maran, RSE SpA, Italy; M. Proverbio, F. Pizzorni
and S. Casucci, Province, Verbano-Cusio-Ossala, Italy
03.09: The utilization of clusters in the complex research and innovation of hydropower and dam
construction – B. Skacel and J. Knotkova, CREA Hydro & Energy, Czech Republic
03.10: Unmanned hydro plants and information technology – D. Taljan, DEM, Slovenia; J. Rosina,
HSE Invest doo, Slovenia
03.11: Bottom outlet equipment at Mountain Spring dam, Bicaz, Romania – G. Constantin-Romica
and C. Carausu, Hidroelectrica-Bistrita, C. Melinte, Dimitrie Leonida Hydroelectric Plant,
and V. Dadu, Hydro Mechnnical Expert, Romania

Session 4: Climate Change and Hydrology

04.01: Hydropower, climate change and poverty alleviation – Dr Asit K. Biswas; Third World Centre
for Water Management, Mexico
04.02: Flood management during the construction of an RCC dam and a powerhouse in South East
Asia – S. Martin, D. Tournier, M. Demirdache and J-L. Cervetti, Tractebel Engineering S A,
France
04.03: Technical design of hydrological monitoring of the Jinsha river closure for the Xiangjiaba
hydropower station – Yin Ye and Liu Yaocheng, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
04.04. Global warming and design flood: the case study of Bagatelle dam, Mauritius – S. Le Clerc
and H. Garros-Berthet, Tractebel Engineering S A, France
04.05: Climate Change - is it a real problem for our dams? – Dr A. Hughes and Dr D. Hunt, Atkins
Water, UK
04.06: Streamflow prediction based on satellite and in situ measurements for hydropower operations
in central Chile – L. Romero, E. Motte, A. Egido, A. Reppucci and M. Caparrini, Starlab
Barcelona SL, Spain; L. Castro and B. Fernandez, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
04.07: Changing climatic parameters and its impact assessment on hydropower generation: A case
study of the Gandaki river basin in Nepal – Dr T.R. Bajracarya, Dr B.A. Bhakta and
S.Acharya, Institute of Engineering, Nepal
04.08: Design and application of a hydrographic database for the Jinsha river, based on arch hydro
data model – Chen Rong, China Three Gorges Project Corporation
04.09: A new approach for obtaining synthetic flow duration curves by using precipitation and
physical basin characteristics – M. Yasar and N. Orhan Baykan, Pamukkale University,
Turkey

Session 5: Financial and Commercial Aspects

05.01: Project financing in hydropower development in Laos – Xaypaseuth Phomsoupha, Ministry of
Energy and Mines, Lao PDR
05.02: Project financing as a system to overcome the infrastructure gap in Italy and in the European
Union – T. V. Russo, University of Salento, Italy
05.03: Hydropower: The strongest performer in the CDM process, reflecting high quality of hydro in
comparison to other renewable energy sources – E. Branche, EDF, France
05.04: A comparative analysis of different formats of public-private partnerships - the experience of
Furnas – M.A.A. Porto and R. A. Marques, Furnas Centrais Elétricas SA, Brazil
05.06: Business decision making under risk and uncertainty – A. K. Mishra, Mangdechhu
Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan

Session 6: Hydraulic Machinery

Low head and instream units
06.01: Advanced seals for Kaplan turbines and guidevanes – M. Grimanis and D. Ell,
A. W. Chesterton Company, USA
06.02: Hydraulic development of hydro kinetic turbines – A. Ruprecht, A. Ruopp and N. Bauer
University of Stuttgart, Germany
06.03: Kaplan turbine as flow meter – A. Bard, Sweco Energuide, Sweden
06.04: Bulb turbines - selection and design methodology review – E. de E. Carvalho Cruz,
Independent Consultant, Brazil; M F. de Moraes, HPP Jirau, Brazil; R G. Cesário, GDF Suez
Tractebel Leme, Brazil
06.05: The very low head turbine proves to be fish friendly: example of the Mayenne river scheme –
M. Leclerc, MJ2 Technologies S.A.R.L., France;
F. Collombat, SHEMA Group EDF, France
06.06: Influence of penstock flow on distributor discharge – E Casarteli and Luca Mangani,
Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland
Operating Issues
06.07: Wear, fatigue, repair and renewal of discharge rings for Kaplan and bulb turbines –
J. Mayrhuber, Verbund Hydro Power AG, Austria
06.08: Measurement of oil-film thickness in the thrust bearing of an 80 MW Kaplan unit –
06.09: Mechanical robustness of Francis runners, requirements to reduce the risk of cracks in blades
– H. Bjørndal, A. Reynaud and C. Larsson, Norconsult, Norway
06.10: Performance and maintenance of hydraulic machinery in peak load operation –
Prof H. Brekke, Private Consultant, Norway
06.11: Cavitation damage and repair problems just downstream of the penstock sliding gates; A case
history from Iran – M. Abolghasemi and A. Harampanahi, Farab Co, Iran
06.12: Experimentation of the Pak Mun hydro plant hydraulic turbine runner coating to protect
erosion and cavitation – K. Bunman and S. Hamcumpai, Electricity Generating Authority of
Thailand (EGAT), Thailand
06.13; Effect of operating conditions of Francis turbines for predicting sediment erosion –
H. P. Neopane, Kathmandu University, Nepal; O. Gunnar Dahlhaug, Norwegian University
of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway; M. Cervantes, Lulea University of Technology
(LTU), Sweden
06.14: Monitoring water conditions by analysing ultrasonic signal parameters – P. Gruber,
Rittmeyer Ltd, Switzerland; B. Lüscher Scintilla AG, Switzerland; T. Staubli and D. Roos,
HSLU, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Switzerland
06.15: New synchronization method for ring gates: development and testing – A. Steinhilber and
J. Clement, Alstom Hydro, France

Papers published only

06.16: Panama Canal deploys maintenance-free, environmentally friendly bearings - H. Sarro,

F. Soto, and W. Barreto, GGB Bearing Technology, Brazil; N. Becker, GGB Bearing
Technology, Germany; F. Sucre, ACP, Panama
06.17: Optimal design of a Francis turbine runner – A. Mostafavi and Sh. Derakhshan, Iran
University of Science and Technology, Iran
06.18: In-situ measurement of hydraulic parameters to identify inefficient turbine unit – P.M. Abdul
Rahiman, Central Water and Power Research Station, India
06.19: Waterhammer related to refurbishment of hydropower plants with complex water conveyance
systems – J. Mazij, A. Bergant and J. Gale, Litostroj Power d.o.o., Slovenia

Session 7: Hydro Development in Asia

07.01: Hydropower development is a unique opportunity for Lao PDR – Hatsady Sisoulath, Ministry
of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR
07.02: Innovative vision for maximising multiple advantages of high dam project – D. B. Singh and
A. Singh, Ministry of Energy, Nepal
07.03: Cascades of hydro plants on the Upper Dniester and Tisa rivers for multipurpose use of water
resources in the Carpathian region – I. Landau, Ukrhydroproject PJSC, Ukraine
07.04: Sustainable development of hydropower resources in Siphandone, Laos: an integrated
assessment – L. Orcel, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France; P.J. Meynell, Consultant,
Lao PDR
07.05: Developing the Zap river – N. Derinöz Özsu,Dolsar Engineering Ltd, Turkey
07.06: An orientation survey of the Bawanur dam – P. Blaha, R. Duras, J. Fousek and O. Horsk,
Geotest as, Czech Renewable Energy Alliance, Czech Republic
07.07: Practical solutions for the development of the Nam Ngum 2 a hydro project –
Somkuan Watakeekul, Southeast Asia Energy Ltd, Thailand
07.08: Project and construction management for an independent power project – P.J. Rae,
PJR Consulting Inc, Lao PDR
07.09: The Tarbela 4th extension project – F. Griffin, Mott MacDonald Ltd, UK
07.10: Neelum Jhelum hydro plant under construction – C. Grosskopf, Neelum Jhelum Consultants,
Pakistan
07.11: Decision support system for integrated water resources management in the Citarum river basin
– H. Idrus, R. Mayasari and E. Murniati, Jasa Tirta II Public Corporation, Indonesia
Session 8: Managing Reservoir Emissions
08.01: Greenhouse gases from hydroelectric reservoirs: is this issue dealt with properly?
- M. Aurélio dos Santos and L. Pinguelli Rosa, COPPE UFRJ, Brazil
08.02: Monitoring and evaluation of greenhouse gases emissions from the reservoir area of the
hydroelectric power plant under construction – A. Kan, É. D. Borges da Silva, E. Esmanhoto,
R. Geha Serta, R. Ferreira Soares, R. de Fátima Colaço Gibertoni and R. L. Daru, Centro
Politécnico da UFPR, Brazil; G. M. Teixeira and P. S. Pereira, Companhia Paranaense de
Energia –COPEL, Brazil
08.03: Greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower reservoirs located in the sub-tropical area: recent
findings and modelling – S. Descloux, V. Chanudet, and A. Petitjean, EDF-DPIH-CIH,
France

(Session 9: Panel Discussion)

How can governments ensure that they are getting best value for their hydro resources?

Session 10: Civil Engineering

10.01: Site management and supervision of infrastructure projects in developing countries – R. Ross,
Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany
10.02: Exposed geomembrane system at the Moravka dam: 10 years performance – D. Kratochvil
and F. Glac, Povodi Odry, Czech Republic; A. Scuero and G. Vaschetti, Carpi Tech SA,
Switzerland
10.03: Serra do Facão: RCC sustainability and technology – J. Augusto Braga, C. Herweg, M. Soares
Rufino Pereira, L.C. Martins, M. Marchi dos Santos, K. A. Alcantra Farran and R. Sampaio
Fernandes, Camargo Corrêa - Engenharia e Construçäo, Brazil
10.04: Operation of inflatable dams/gates in cold weather – S. Meunier, Hydro-Québec, Canada
10.05: Features of thermal regime of a high rock-fill dam with asphalt concrete core in harsh weather
conditions – O. Vaynberg, I. Landau and V. Golovko, Ukrhydroproject PJSC, Ukraine
10.06: Hydraulic research of protective structures for dams – M. Králík, L. Satrapa and M. Zukal,
Czech Technical University Prague, Czech Republic
10.07: Innovative technologies at a new Russian tidal power plant; Severnaya tidal power plant in
Dolgaya Bay, Barents Sea – Y. Shpolyanskij, I. Usachev, B. Istorik, and V. Sobolev. JSC
NIIES, Russian Federation
10.08: A methodology for remedial seepage through a porous sandstone rock foundation –
V.T.C. Malveira, University of Fortaleza, Brazil; L.N. Sousa, Water Resources Management
Company, Brazil
10.09: Concrete repair materials for hydraulic projects – Chen Xizhong, China Three Gorges
Corporation, China
10.10: The use of flyash for the Bui hydroelectric project – its benefits for the project and the
public’s perception of its use – P. Acheampong, M.T. Duah and Kwaku S. Akosa, Bui Power
Authority, Ghana
10.11: Local scour around the side-weir on cohesive bed material – F.A. Varl, Y. Dilek,
H. Agaccioglu and M.M. Berilgen, Yildez Technical University
10.12: Approaches for embankment dam cores and grouting assessment – J. Hodak and V. Rainer,
Vodni Dils TBD, Czech Republic

Session 11: Hydro in Synergy with Other Renewables

11.01: Proposing a hybrid wind/hydro energy system on Milos Island, Greece – A. Vassilakopoulos,
L. G. Boussiakou, P. Papantoniou and E. C. Kalkani, National Technical University of
Athens, Greece
11.02: Perspectives on hydropower's role to balance non-regulated renewable power production in
Northern Europe – M. D. Catrinu, E. Solvang, M. Korpås, Sintef Energy Research, Norway;
Å. Killingtveit, NTNU, Norway
11.03: Wind/hydro pumped-storage system: an integrated energy solution for the Aegean sea island
of Serifos – G. K. Korbakis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
11.04: Combined conventional hydropower plant and pumped-storage units to support large wind
penetration in electric grids – J. S. Anagnostopoulos and D. E. Papantonis, National
Technical University of Athens, Greece
11.05: Hydro and wind power capacity expansion scenarios impacts in the Portuguese power system
– R. Figueiredo, S. Virgílio Torrado Mendes and A. C. Nunes, EDP Gestão de Produção de
Energia, SA, Portugal
11.06: A combined wind - hydro power system – R. A. Sargsyan, Armenian National Academy of
Sciences, Armenia
11.07: Wind and hydropower co-operation in the study of a hybrid energy project in Methoni, Greece
– P.G. Papantoniou et al, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

(Session 12: Round Table - Inga, the Potential Powerhouse of Africa)

Session 13: Environment

13.01: Does size really matter? A balance between environmental losses and economical gains of
existing hydropower plants – E. Carvalho Filho, I.P.G. Machado, L. S. Masini, L. Asbahr,
G.S.C. Rocha, M.T.F.R. Campos and J. A. Campos, CNEC Worley Parsons Resources and
Energy, Brazil
13.02: Geological, meteorological and environmental aspects and their effect on construction of the
2000 MW Subansiri Lower project dam – B. Das, and Dr. K. K. Borthakur, Soma Enterprise
Ltd, India
13.03: Dam construction and its effect on the Bakhtegan wetland in Iran – A. Torabi Haghighi and
A. Klöve, University of Oulu, Finland
13.04: Environmental and social considerations in the planning and feasibility design of the
Kabompo Gorge hydroelectric project, Rep. of Zambia – A. Wilson, Arcus Gibb, Rep. of South
Africa
13.05: Importance of preserving tropical fish biodiversity for hydropower schemes at basin level –
M. A. Gomez Balandra, E. Díaz-Pardo, A. Hernández-Gutiérrez and S. Rodriguez-Torres,
Instituto Mexicano de Tecnologia del Agua (IMTA), Mexico
13.06: Ecological restoration of impacted areas in the Foz do Chapeco hydro plant in subtropical
atlantic forest, Brazil – M.A. Bucco and L.C. Martins, Construções e Comércio Camargo
Corrêa SA, Brazil; P. Godoy, R.L. Moritz, M.P. Guerra, UFSC, Brazil; E.R. Peixoto and
A. Mariot, Orbi Ltda, Brazil
13.07: To clear or not to clear vegetation prior to impoundment? Feed-back experience on the Nam
Theun ll reservoir (Lao PDR) – O. Salignat, EDF-CIH, France
13.08: Effects of artificial propagation on recruitment in the Gezhouba reservoir fishery – Jiang Wei,
Jiang Hua, Huang Tao, Wan Jianyi, Gao Yong, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
13.09: Hydraulic modelling and fish telemetry in optimising fishway entrance site in a tailrace of a
hydropower station – M. Lahti, M. Jukka and H. Auvinen, Fortum Power and Heat Oy,
Finland; A. Mäki-Petäys, A. Huusko and P. Orell, Finnish Game and Fisheries Research
Institute, Finland
13.10: Environmental impact assessment project in Nepal – S. Shrestha, Butwal Power Co, Nepal
13.11: Biofactory and biotechnological tools for sustainable agriculture as part of environmental and
social compensation for the Jirau hydro plant Brazil – M.A. Bucco, Camargo Correa SA,
Brazil, et al.
13.12: Study of regional hydropower potential as a valuable tool in the decision making process
between clean energy and the conservation of nature – T. Geisler and J. Wellacher, Energie
Steiermark AG, Austria
13.13: Developing a methodology to reduce fish mortality caused by hydropower plants on Brazilian
river – J.M. Lopes et al, Brazil
13.14: How can hydropower development be better harmonized with the ecological environment –
Yao Yuanjun, China Three Gorges Project Corporation, China
13.15: The possibility of mud carp (Cirrhinius molitorella) invading the Yangtze river – Du Hejun,
Jiang Wei and Tang Xiliang, Chinese Sturgeon Research Institute, China Three Gorges
Corporation, China
13.16: A positive barrier fish guidance system designed to improve safe downstream passage of
anadromous fish – B. Shane Scott, S. Scott & Associates LLC, USA
Session 14: Dam Safety

14.01: Safety of dams to ensure public safety in Sri Lanka – D. C. S. Elakanda, Ministry of Irrigation
and Water Resources Management, Sri Lanka
14.02: Enguri dam foundation deformation process under the influence of geological fracture and
reservoir operation – M. Kalabegishvili, Georgian Technical University, Georgia
14.03: Design challenges and solutions to the refurbishment of Catagunya dam, Tasmania –
P. Southcott and T. Harman, Entura Hydro, Australia
14.04: Investigation of residential buildings vibrating downstream of the Zhigulevskaya
hydropower plant on the Volga river during flood discharge – Dr G. L. Mazhbits and
E.V. Vinogradova, JSC NIIES (Scientific Research Institute of Energy Structures), Russian
Federation
14.05: Usoy dam and lake Sarez: the possibilities of using geophysical methods – U. Abdullaev,
UZGIP Institute, Uzbekistan; S. Abdullaev, Gidroingeo, Uzbekistan; P. Blaha, Geotest a.s.,
Czech Republic; A. Akhmedov, University of Dushanbe, Tajikistan
14.06: Nonlinear 3D simulation of CFR dam construction and reservoir filling – P. Dakoulas,
University of Thessaly, Greece; Y. Thanopoulos, Public Power Corporation, Greece
14.07: An introduction to seismotectonic setting of Iranian dams and hydro projects: a special case in
the world – H. Samari, Islamic Azad University, Iran; A. Mobini, Tamavan Consulting
Engineers, Iran
14.08: Seismic response of Kinta RCC dam, considering crack behaviour – H.A.M. Thanoon,
Technical Insitute of Mosul, Iraq; J. Noorzaei, M.S. Jafaar and T.A. Mohammed, University
Putra, Malaysia
14.09: Identification of safety zones at headworks line breach – V.V, Belikov, V.V. Kochetkov and
S.V. Norin, Scientific Research Institute of Energy Structure, Russia
14.10: Monitoring of hydraulic structures’ behaviour as based on safety criteria instrumental values, -
Yu. S. Sobolev, V.I. Scherbina and B.D. Chumichev, JSC NIIES, Russia
14.11: Dam safety during floods – P. Smrz and L. Machacek, Vodni DILA TBD as, Czeach Republic

Session 15: Pumped-Storage Projects

15.01: The Reißeck ll pumped-storage plant – P. Steyrer, Pöyry Energy GmbH, Austria; M. Larcher,
Verbund- Austrian Hydropower AG, Austria
15.02: Design of the Kokhav Hayarden pumped-storage project – A. Toussaint, Tractebel
Engineering S A, France
15.03: Venda Nova lll repowering project – M. A. Oliveira, C. Esteves and F. Duarte, EDP, Portugal
15.04: Design of the Deriaz pump turbines for Koyna pumped-storage powerplant – A. Skoták,
K. Kyzlink and P. Veselý, CKD Blansko Engineering a.s., Czech Republic; A. Bergant,
Litostroj Power d.o.o., Slovenia
15.05: Waterhammer simulations for the Kops ll pumped-storage plant and comparison with
measurements – H. Jaberg, University of Technology Graz, Austria; R. Mader and
P. Meusburger, VIW Vorarlberger Illwerke, Austria
15.06: Reliable runner for a 325 MW pump-turbine – M. Feilhauer, J. Mikulášek, A. Skoták,
V. Miroslav, V. Jindlich, CKD Blansko Engineering a.s., Czech Republic
15.07: Dynamic loads on pump-turbine guidevanes – B. Nennemann, Andritz Hydro, Canada;
U. Henggeler, Ch. Gentner, M. Sallaberger and E. Parkinson, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
15.08: Prevention of air entrainment at the inlet of a pumped-storage plant - large scale model tests –
B. Huber, Vienna University of Technology, Austria; F. Sollerer, Vorarlberger Illwerke,
Austria
15.09: Measuring and managing PSP radial thrust: scale model/prototype comparison
– A. Bombenger, J. L..D Deniau, F. Andre and R. Guillaume, Alstom Hydro France, France
15.10: Developing pumped storage hydropower plants in the northeast of Iran – D. Massoud,
Tooss Ab Consulting Engineers, Co, Iran

Session 16: Potential and Development in Africa

16.01: Hydro potential of the Congo Basin – J. Kenfack, Ecole Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique,
Cameroon; B.L. Tondo, CICOS, DRC; A. Assouh, University of Douala, Cameroon; and
Prof A. Lejeune, University of Liège, Belgium
16.02: Feasibility of hydropower for development: from the 90s to now, Magwagwa case study –
M. Waters, M. Yonas, G. Watson and E. Berger, SMEC International, Kenya; C. Mwanda and
W. Ogola, Ministry of Regional Development Authorities, Kenya
16.03: Hydropower plants in arid regions- A dream come true in Cape Verde – J. André, J. Santos
and C. Martins, Gesto Energy Solutions, Portugal
16.04: Stepwise screening and development of small hydropower projects in Burundi: from
masterplan to tender design level – C. Thévenaz, K. Peissner and Dr S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH
& Co KG, Germany; R. Nkurunziza, Regideso, Burundi
16.05: Dam construction and dam operation and maintenance - two sides of a coin? Not necessarily –
C. Heitefuss, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany
16.06: Current status of the renewable energy regulatory framework in South Africa and the effect it
has on project development – A..J.T. Wilson, Arcus Gibb, Rep of South Africa; F. Viljoen,
Cresco Project Finance, Rep of South Africa
16.07: Structuring of multipurpose dam schemes to accelerate regional development - a case study
from Kenya – C.O. Mwanda and W. O. Ogola, Ministry of Regional Development Authorities,
Kenya
16.08: Multi-criteria selection of the reservoir elevation in run-of-river hydropower developments –
Dr A Trifkovic and Dr S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG, Germany; F. Sajjabi and
G. Kitayimbwa, Ministry of Eneregy and Mineral Development
16.09: Challenges of and experiences from hydropower development in Uganda: A case study of the
Bugoye hydropower plant – E.M. Tusiime, Newplan Ltd, Uganda
16.10: Design principles for safety of earthfill dams and guideline for dam monitoring –
Dr. Ugur S. Cavus and Dr. Murat Kilit, XVIII. Regional Directorate of State Hydraulic
Works (DSI), Turkey

Session 17: Workshop Safety of High Hazard Structures

After Fukushima, What about dam safety?

Session 18: Pumped-Storage – Technical and Operational Issues

18.01: Global overview of pumped-storage potential – F. Lempérière, Hydro Coop, France
18.02: Identification of potential pumped-storage sites in large areas based on a multi-criteria GIS
model – P. Schäfer, P. Thapa, S. Palt, J.Schlüter, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG, Germany;
P. Vennemann, RWE, Germany
18.03: Reconnaissance study of pumped-storage plants for peaking power generation in Sri Lanka –
M. T. P. A. Wickramarathna, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka
18.04: Challenges in pump turbine development – M. Sallaberger, Ch. Gentner, C. Widmer and
U. Henggeler, Andritz Hydro AG, Switzerland
18.05: Hydroelectric interactions with variable speed and fixed speed machines in the pumping mode
of operation – C. Nicolet, Power Vision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland; Y. Pannatier,
B. Kawkabani, J.-J. Simond and F. Avellan, EPFL, Switzerland
18.06: Reversible pump turbines: appropriate solutions for every head – J-M. Henry, J. B. Houdeline
and J. M. Verzéroli, Alstom Hydro France, France
18.07: Study on capabilities of variable speed pumped hydroelectric powerplants and comparison
with other bulk energy storage solutions – J. Koutnik and S. Lutzmann, Voith Hydro Holding
GmbH & Co KG, Germany
18.08: Static frequency converter for a pumped-storage power station – Zhao Zheng, Zhou Cai Quan
and Shi Lei Ming, Hydrochina Huadong Engineering Corporation, China

Session 19: Social Aspects

19.01: Stakeholder engagement in the Mphanda Nkuwa hydro project in Mozambique – M. Dray,
Hidroelectrica de Mphanda Nkuwa, Mozambique
19.02: Local consultations: Participation of Bui hydroelectric project-affected persons in the
selection, planning and construction of new resettlement townships – M. W. Salifu,
J. Amissah-Arthur, A. B. Osafo-Kissi and G. Tettey, Bui Power Authority, Ghana;
R. Acquaah Harrison, UN-Habitat Ghana
19.03: Engaging stakeholders in water and dam develoment management programme – S. Kadivar,
Senior Water and Environment Consultant, USA; J. Kelsey, University College London, UK
19.04: Social and economic aspects of hydropower projects: the case of Fridão – A. P. Moreira,
A. Baptista Gomes and J. Dias da Silva, EDP - Gestão da Produção de Energia, SA, Portugal
19.05: Resettlement as a means of integration into the Nation State – S. Sparkes, Theun-Hinboun
Power Company Ltd, Lao PDR
19.06: A welfare economics research study on resettlement for water resources development and
hydropower projects – Zhang Junrong, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
19.07: Manipulating dam operation for malaria control: an investigation of the Koka dam, Ethiopia –
M.P. McCartney, International Water Management Institute, Ethiopia; J Reis and T Culver,
University of Virginia, USA; S. Kibret, The Carter Centre, Ethiopia; J. Lautze, International
Water Management Institute and USAID, USA;

Session 20: Panel Discussion

Planning and Operation of Pumped-storage

Session 21: Panel Discussion

Capacity Building - Challenges and Solutions for Africa

Session 22: Panel Discussion

Taking Care of our Cultural Heritage

22.00: Hydro-Québec’s approach for responsible management of his industrial heritage – L. Roy,
Hydro-Québec, Canada
22.00: Maintaining power from the Glens: Protecting and managing hydroelectric heritage in
partnership – D. Fleetwood, Historic Scotland, UK
22.00: The history, the restoration and the reuse of Tyssedal power station – E. Bjørsvik,
The Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry, Norway

Session 23: Tunnels, Penstocks and Gateworks

23.01: Headrace tunnel of the Tapovan Vishnugad project task and challenges – V.K.Gupta and
G. Jain, NTPC Ltd, India
23.02: Reinforced concrete linings of pressure tunnels: an example of hydraulic-mechanical
interaction – G. Cassiano, S. Citterio, M. Liguori and F. Tironi, ELC Electroconsult SpA, Italy
23.03: Calculation of minimum flow through a hydropower tunnel required to prevent freezing in
permafrost rock near Ilulissat, Greenland, using a transient, three-dimensional heat transfer
model – O. P. Einarsson and Æ. Jóhannsson, Verkis Consulting Engineers, Iceland
23.04: Intake gates – P. C. F. Erbisti, Consultant, Brazil
23.05: Fatigue strength of steel penstocks – A. Lechner and R. Greiner, Graz University of
Technology, Austria
23.06: Theun Hinboun expansion project (Lao PDR): Overview on the general design of the
mainwaterways system – S.M.M. Sayah and R. Bremen Lombardi Engineering SA,
Switzerland;I. Andreis, CMC di Ravenna, Italy; P. J. Rae, Canada
23.07: The problem of concreting a 9 m-high pier by continuous pouring in a fixed formwork; case
of the new spillway at Edea, Cameroon – J.M. Takone, E. Nzalli, A Siewe and
O. Hamandjoda, AES Sonel, Cameroon
23.08: CC-GRP pipe systems on the test bench for hydropower applications – Thomas Simoner, Hobas
Engineering GmbH, Austria
23.09: Converting wall roughness to hydraulic roughness in fully turbulent pipe flow: small-scale
experiments and large-scale measurements at the Kárahnjúkar HEP, Iceland –
K.M. Hákonardóttir and P.R. Pálmason, Verkís Consulting Engineers, Iceland; A. Kasprzyk
and K. Filipek, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
23.10: An innovative lift-gate design increasing fatigue strength – A.V. Paula, D. Hensi, L. Morel
and M. Cardis, Alstom Hydro, France
Session 24: Powerplant Safety

24.01: Numerical re-assessment of the serviceability and safety of a hydraulic powerplant affected by
AAR – L. I. Boldea and A. Dubas, Stucky Ltd, Switzerland; J-F. Seignol and B. Godart,
IFSTTAR-Université Paris-est, France; R Leroy, Alpiq, Switzerland
24.02: Engineering concept of the universal diagnostic complex to manage safety and reliability of
hydraulic structures – Dr. E. Bellendir, D.V. Mishin and N.Ya. Nikitina, The Vedeneev VNIIG
Institute, Russian Federation
24.03: Risk management of hydroelectric powerplants – S. Rey-Mermet, Hydro Exploitation SA,
Switzerland; B. Géhant, Oxand, Switzerland
24.04: Risk analysis of the transient phenomena in a hydropower plant installation – A. Zobeiri and
E. Vuadens, Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland
24.05: Ways of improving the hydrologic safety of hydraulic projects – S. V. Kovalev and
V.P. Kupriyanov, JSC NIIES (Scientific Research Institute of Energy Structures), Russian
Federation
24.06: Improving the safety of power transformers – M. Petrovan Boiarciuc, Sergi France;
O.K. Ahmed, B. Landis, R. Brady, and S. Yoon, Transformer Protector Corp, USA
24.07: Emergency plan for CNR's transformers – C. Turbidi, D. Feuillas and D. Mouge, Compagnie
Nationale du Rhône, France

Session 25: Hydro Activities in Latin America

25.01: Simplício hydropower project – C. Motta, Furnas Centrais Eléctricas SA, Brazil;
S. L. de Freitas Capellão and L. Vieira Xavier, Engevix Engenharia SA, Brazil
25.02: Construction of regulation ponds for improvement of downstream environmental conditions
and optimum peak load operation of the Poechos 1 hydro plant – B. Zdravkovic, Sindicato
Energetico S.A. Sinersa, Peru
25.03: Renewable energy in Central America: Portfolio, potential, plans and investment opportunities
– J. R. Rojas M, Centro Nacional de Planificación Eléctra, Costa Rica
25.04: The Jirau hydropower plant in Brazil – S. Lopez, Tractebel Engineering SA, France

Session 26: International Small Hydro Development

26.01: Small hydropower: China’s practice, challenges and solutions – Hu Xiaobo and
Lui Heng,International Centre for SHP, China
26.02: Small hydro = small risks? – O. Mogstad, S. Maalen and Ø. Holm, Voith Hydro AS, Norway
26.03: Small hydro and distributed generation – problems and perspectives ; Is the play worth the
candle? – A. Berizzi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; L. Papetti, Studio Frosio - Studio Associato
d'ingegneria, Italy; I. Collevecchio and S.Gollessi, APER – Associazione Produttori Energia
da Fonti Rinnovabili, Italy
26.04: An innovative approach to small hydropower in Lao PDR – C. French, GHD, Australia;
E. Baardsen and A. Andersen, Asian Development Bank, Lao PDR; C. Boungnong, Ministry
of Energy and Mines (MEM), Lao PDR
26.05 Hydropower displacing diesel generation – A case study of two feasibility studies in the
Pacific Region – R. Herweynen and R. Van Der Kley, Entura, Australia
26.06: Tube chamber for the separation of suspended solids for small hydroelectric power station –
J. Pollert, Czech Technical University in Prague; J. Kunc, Hobas Cz spol. s r.o.,
Czech Republic
26.07: Alliance for Rural Electrification - Market potential for small hydro in developing countries–
S. Rolland, Alliance for Rural Electrification, Belgium
26.08: Economic analysis of the Agretar micro hydro plant, Nepal – R.P. Singh, BOKU Vienna,
Austria
26.09: Trend of small hydropower schemes in Türkiye (TR) – O. Abay and N.O. Baykan,
Pamukkale University, Turkey
26.10: Pirapora small hydropower plant – an environmental and social solution – A. Bolognesi and
R.A. de Souza Pires, EMAE, Brazil
26.11: Belt cost optimisation in small hydro – B. Tronet, Hutchinson SNC, France
Session 27: Spillways
27.01: Provision of two-tiered spillway - a unique arrangement - Lower Siang hydroelectric project –
R. L. Gupta, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, India; P.K. Alagh, Jaypee Ventures Pvt. Ltd, India
27.02: New spillways for the Paradela, Salamonde and Caniçada dams – M. S. Oliveira, T. Cavaco
and J. Moreira, EDP, Portugal
27.03: Embankment spillways - a cost effective option – P. Mason and R. Aled N. Hughes,
MWH Ltd, UK
27.04: A simple labrynth weir installation at an old dam in a sensitive area of the UK –
Dr A. Hughes, Atkins Water, UK
27.05: Adaptation of a Piano Key Weir (PKW) spillway solution for the upgrade at l’Etroit dam,
affected by concrete swelling – F. Laugier, EDF-CIH, France; M.O. Cazaillet, Sogreah,
France

Session 28: Operation & Maintenance

28.01: Environmental demands require advanced controls for a regulating dam – I. Kusuma and
R. Boutot, ABB Inc, Canada
28.02: Dam management, operation and maintenance in Iran – S. Mahmoudi, Ministry of Energy,
Iran
28.03: Implementation of a lean program on EDP's Tejo-Mondego hydropower division – C. Aguiar
and F. Costa, EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A,.Portugal
28.04: Standing on the shoulders of giants: A vision for data standards for hydroelectric project
management – A. Hodgkinson, SoftXS GmbH, Switzerland; J. Kaelin, Pöyry Infra Ltd,
Switzerland; M. Pike, Qognis Ltd, UK
28.05: Digital test system for hydropower plants – T. Suzuki and N. Kawamura, Nippon Koei Power
Systems Co Ltd, Japan
28.06: Strategy of safety and stability for turbine generator unit operation in Three Gorges
hydropower station – Zhang Liangying, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
28.07: Development of advanced control and protection systems for hydropower waterway systems –
B. Svingen and B. Åril, Rainpower Technology AS, Norway; E. Ongstad, Rainpower Hymatek
AS, Norway; A. Sæterdal, Sira-kvina kraftselskap, Norway; H. H. Francke, FDB AS, Norway
28.08: Hydro-Québec experience with the pressure-time method – G. Proulx and
M. Bouchard Dostie, Hydro-Québec, Canada
28.09: Lünerseewerk hydro plant: - Investigations to maximize power and working capacity by
model tests – P. Meusburger and G. Gökler, Vorarlberger Illwerke AG, Austria
28.10: A method of optimizing hydropower plant efficiency by using relative efficiency curves of
hydraulic turbines – Yu Ming and Wang Xiaojian, China Three Gorges Corporation, China
28.11: Turbine flow measurement at intakes - a cost-effective alternative to measurement in
penstocks – J. Taylor, BC Hydro, Canada; G. Proulx, Hydro-Québec, Canada; J. Lampa,
ASL AQFlow, Canada

Session 29: Sedimentation

Design
29.01: Upper Karnali hydro project in Nepal: a run-of-river scheme without a conventional settling
basin – S. Alam, Consultant, France
29.02: Importance of physical hydraulic model study of headworks of hydropower projects on
Himalayan mountainous rivers, with three case studies in Nepal – P. P. Pokharel and
Dr. M, B. Bishwakarma, Hydro Lab Pvt Ltd, Nepal
29.03: Sediment bypass tunnel design: Hydraulic model tests – C. Auel and Prof.Dr. R. Boes, ETH
Zurich, Switzerland
29.04: Multi-pronged innovative approach adopted for silt management at the 1000 MW Karcham-
Wangtoo project – N. Singh, Jaypee Ventures Pvt Ltd, India
29.05: Development of a modular tube settling tank – A. Raberger, G. Schuster, K. Lebiedzinski and
B. Pelikan, BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria
Case studies
29.06: Sediment problems at run-of-river plant in Latin America – A Jiménez, Sedicon
Latinoamérica SA, Costa Rica
29.07: Khimti - successful sediment handling in the Himalayas – T. Jacobsen, Sedicon AS, Norway

Sediment removal systems

29.08: Development of special technologies for the extraction and disposal of sediment from
reservoirs – B. Skácel, CREA Hydro & Energy o.s., Czech Republic
29.09: Sediment monitoring technology for turbine erosion and reservoir siltation applications –
Y. Agrawal, O.A. Mikkelsen and H.C. Pottsmith, Sequoia Scientific Inc, USA
29.10: Sedimentation reduction strategies for the Nakdong river estuary barrage in Korea – Un Ji,
Woonkwang Yeo, Eunkyung Jang, Yongsung Kwon and Namil Kim, Myongji University,
South Korea
29.11: An innovative sediment removal solution- Application and project experiences – C. Jokiel,
Cologne University of Applied Science, Germany; M. Detering, DB Sediments GmbH,
Germany

Session 30: Small Hydro in Europe

30.01: Small hydropower - the potential of storage and pumped-storage schemes in Switzerland –
N. Crettenand, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
30.02: The Troja small hydro plant in Prague, Czech Republic – R. Vlach, Siemens, Czech Republic
30.03: SEE hydropower project, targeted to improve water resource management for a growing
renewable energy production – M. Peviani, J. Alterach and A. Danelli, RSE SpA, Italy
30.04: Lovosice small hydropower plant – R. Pospisil, Mavel A.S., Czech Republic
30.05; Experience and trends with the generators for small hydropower plants (up to 10 MVA) from
the point of view of a generator manufacturer – R. Švajka, TES Vsetin, Czech Republic
30.06: Laboratory results of the Diagonal project: a step towards an optimal small hydro turbine for
medium head sites (25-100 m) – C. Cottin, B Reul and A. Choulot, MHyLab, Switzerland
30.07: Refurbishment of the Nymburk small hydropower plant – L. Kohoutek, Hydropol Project and
Management a.s., Czech Republic
30.08: Experimental and numerical study of back flushing of trashracks – H. Nøvik and L. Lia,
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; O.A Jørstad, Norconsult AS,
Norway
30.09: The implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive and small hydropower plants:
situation in Turkey – S. Kucukali, Cankaya University, Turkey
30.10: Wave energy potential map along the Italian coastavailable for marine power generation –
M. Peviani, RSE SpA., Italy; C. Filippo and B Simone, University of La Tuscia, Italy
30.11: Efficient lay-out and optimum design of small hydro turbines – A. Gantner, S. Thumn and
R. Schilling, Technische Universität München, TUM, Germany
30.12: SAM turbines, a competitive solution for low head small hydro projects –
J-J. Rodriguez Cañas, Alstom Hydro España S.L., Spain; P. Marin and G. Rudelle,
Alstom Hydro France
30.13 : CFD and small hydro power: HPP Poels a case study - H. Benigni, J. Schiffer, and H.
Jaberg, Graz University of Technology, Austria; M. Pühringer, Global Hydro Energy GmbH,
Austria; R. Zotter, Zotter Bau GmbH & Co KG, Austria

Session 31: Panel on Communications

31.01: Strategic Communication and Education Planning for Hydropower Projects – R. Stearnes,
Tacoma Public Utilities, USA
31.02: Inventory studies - the challenge to give publicity before approval – M. Machado Neves,
Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL), Brazil
31.03: Advanced approach to relocation applied at Kandil project, Turkey – G. Wedam, Enerjisa,
Turkey

Session 32: Powerplant Upgrading and Refurbishment

32.01: Rehabilitation of six hydropower plants of ELEM – J. I. Davidovic, E. Bekiri, I. Nikolov and
N. Igor, JSC Macedonian Power Plants ELEM, FYR Macedonia
32.02: Unexpected occurences during rehabilitation work – Dr. M. Celo, KESH, Albania;
H. Obermoser AF-Colenco Ltd, Switzerland
32.03: Upgrading Pelton turbines at the Lotru plant, Romania – E. Popescu and C. Tirsi,
Hidroelectrica SA, Romania; C. Bissel and E. Parkinson, Andritz Hydro, Switzerland
32.04: Refurbishment of hydraulic turbines installed at the Volga cascade of hydropower plants –
M. Levin, K.Pekler, A.Afanasyev, I.Pylev and S.Ilyin, Power Machines/LMZ, Russian
Federation
32.05: Refurbishment of two 12 MW Pelton turbines at the Cobb power ptation – I. Lees and
R. Jamieson, Trustpower, New Zealand; R. Hothersall and J. Erskine, Hydroworks Ltd, New
Zealand
32.06: Project for upgrading of hydro units in ČEZ, a.s., hydroelectric power stations – L. Pešek,
CEZ, a.s., Czech Republic; L. Motycák and R. Kupcík – ČCKD Blansko Engineering, a.s,
Czech Republic
32.07: Replanting of Lochaber hydropower scheme, Rio Tinto Alcan – A Thick, URS Scott Wilson,
UK

Session 33: Electrical Engineering

33.01: Calculation and experimental research of the hydrogenerator thrust bearings with PTFE
coated pads – V. Amelina, P. Antonov and V. Shkolnik, OJSC Power Machines, Russian
Federation; O. Antonova, State Polytechnical University, Russian Federation; A. Alexandrov,
OJSC Firm ORGRES, Russian Federation
33.02: Interference of parallel operating hydro generating units connected to a weak grid – J. Hell,
A. Glaninger-Katschnig and Dr. R. Schürhuber Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
33.03: Improved grid stability supported by frequency and automatic time error correction –
I. Kusuma and R. Boutot, ABB Inc, Canada
33.04: Increasing output of small hydropower plants using superconducting generators with variable
speed operation – D. Schmickler and J. Folchert, Zenergy Power GmbH, Germany; C. Lewis,
M. Ingles and M. Cunningham, Converteam UK Ltd,
33.05: Optimized hydro-generator cooling to extend lifetime and save water – J. C. Mazzoleni and
T. Hildinger,Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
33.06: Ventilation and cooling of high speed machines: optimization potential using modern tools
and field measurements – B Jordan, S.Baumeister, G. Traxler-Samek and A. Schwery, Alstom
Hydro, France
33.07: Development plan for Alstom tidal in stream energy converters – P. Gilson and F. Pilorge,
G. Bats, E.Boivent and M.Fournier, Alstom Hydro France, France; G. Ardley, Alstom Hydro
Switzerland, Switzerland; R. Stothers and M.Platon, Clean Current Power Systems Inc,
Canada
33.08: Comprehensive condition monitoring solution for large hydro turbine generator – P. Kung,
L. Wang, QPS Photronics, Canada; M. Comanici, McGill University, Canada
33.09: Effect of start and stop cycles in lifetime estimation of hydroelectric generator stator windings
– V. I.J Kokko, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Finland
33.10: Method for measuring the moment of inertia of the rotating masses on generating units by
means of measuring speed acceleration in time of load rejection – D. Dolenc, LitostrojPower,
d.o.o., Slovenia
33.11: Support vector machine method for smart detecting leakage of generator stator of the
Three Gorges – Lei Xiao and Ma Li, China Three Gorges Project Corporation
33.12: Reliability assessment of main wall insulation of hydro generator stator bars after nearly 40
years in service – T. Klamt, T. Hillmer and F. Vannay, Alstom (Switzerland) Ltd
33.13: Rotor-stator interaction in high head pump turbines: dynamic response of the structure –
R Guillame, J-L. Deniau, Alstom Hydro, France