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Session 10

Orlando

Session 1: Hydro as a key to sustainable
economic

and social development

Chairman: Prof H. D. Altinbilek, Middle East Technical

University, Turkey



• Overview of Nile Basin Initiative: Regional Power Trade Project
–

B. Mrindoko, Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, Ministry
of Energy and Minerals, Tanzania; M. Hoskote, The World Bank

• Hydro as a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s energy programme
–

M. Debebe, EEPCO, Ethiopia; F. Isambert, ISL, France; J. Perret, MWH,
USA

• Hydro: the key to sustainable economic development with reference
to India – V.S. Bisht, Power Finance Corporation Ltd, India

• Sustainability in the development of hydro facilities: case
studies from Peru and Nepal – K.I. Candee, MWH Energy and Infrastructure
Inc, USA

• Syrdarya case study: how to combine hydropower and irrigation
- V.A. Dukhovny and A.G. Sorokin, SIC ICWC, Uzbekistan

• The need for accelerated hydro development in the Northeast
of India – R.P. Singh, NEEPCO, India

• A way to support future hydropower development – S. Murakami,
New Energy Foundation, Japan

• Sustainable environmental development of the Ghazi Barotha project
– Z. Majeed, N. Islam and M.A. Butt, WAPDA, Pakistan

• The sustainable development imperative – A. Scanlon and

R. Davies, Hydro Tasmania, Australia

Session 2: Hydraulic machinery - I

Chairman: R.E. Israelsen, MWH, USA



• Design, operation and safety of machinery for hydro plants –

H. Brekke, NTNU, Norway

• Model testing as an important part of turbine refurbishment:
philosophy and experiences – V. Kercan, Turboinstitut, Slovenia;
S.Mackovic, J. Macan, S. Ticinovic, M. Sabljak, I. Bacinger and

V. Basic, Hravtska Elektroprivreda, Croatia

• The acoustic scintillation flow meter – a breakthrough
in short intake turbine index testing – D.D. Lemon and D. Billenness,
ASL Environmental Sciences Inc; J. Lampa, ASL AQFlow Inc, Canada

• Efficient cavitation detection technology for optimizing hydro
turbine operation and maintenance – Y. Mossoba, Hydro-Québec
Generation, Canada

• Turbine instability explained by multi-dimensional cavitation
diagnostics – B. Bajic, Korto Cavitation Services, Luxembourg

• Counter measures to reduce hydro abrasive wear at hydro turbine
parts – M. Engelhardt and D. Oerchsle, Voith Siemens Hydro Power
Generation GmbH & Co Kg, Germany

• Development of new composite material solutions for Pelton wheels
– J-M. Roman and G. Vuillerod, Alstom Power, France

• Optimizing Pelton turbines for refurbishment by numerical analysis
– V.K. Pande, L.K. Harwani and S.M. Ramanathan, BHEL, India

• Recent Pelton upgrading techniques – O. Rommetveit and

M. Bjerke, GE Hydro, Norway

• Stability of the flow through Pelton turbine nozzles –
J. Vesely, CKD Blansko Engineering sa; F. Pochyl´y, Technical
University of Brno, Czech Republic

Session 3: Best practice; Social aspects;

Stakeholder partnerships

Chair: Dr E. Monosowski, Environment Department - Latin America and
the Caribbean, The World Bank



• The World Bank Dams Planning and Management Action Plan –
A. Palmieri, The World Bank,

• Encouraging best practice and partnerships with stakeholders
- K. Rahman, Director of Infrastructure, Mekong Dept, Asian Development
Bank, The Philippines

• River stewardship and recreational benefits of hydropower –

K. Seelos, Hydro-Québec, Canada

• Salto Caxias hydro plant, Brazil - a tool for regional development
– A. Fonseca dos Santos, SOMA, Brazil

• Gaining public acceptance: example of the Basslink project –
H. Locher, Hydro Tasmania, Australia

• Sustainable management of archaeological monuments at Indira
Sagar, India – S.K. Dodeja and V.B. Bhatt, NHDC, India

• Social development, participatory resettlement and cultural
heritage in the Southeast Anatolia project – D. Altinbilek, Middle
East Technical University, Turkey

Session 4: Operation and maintenance

Chairman: R. Gill, Hydro Tasmania, Australia



• Hierarchical modelling of hydro powerplants – A. Ruprecht,
University of Stuttgart, Germany

• Potential for improvement of hydro plant maintenance –


J. Mayrhuber, Verbund, Austria

• Monitoring and suppression of shaft vibration at the Dubrava
plant – D. Magic, D. Dvekar, J. Sabolek, Hravtska Elektroprivreda,
; B. Bajic, Korto Cavitation Services and Z. Maljkovic, University of
Zagreb, Croatia

• Application of VSAT communication technology for control and
supervision of hydro plants in remote areas – Y. Prasad and

P.C. Jose, NHPC, India

• Optimizing operation of a low head cascade hydro system –

D. Dvekar, G. Zrinski, M. Brezovec, D. Pecek and Z. Mudri, Hrvatska
Elektroprivreda, Croatia

• Multi-criterion decision making methodology for a hydropower
station – J. Lonchampt, EDF, France

• Measures for operational improvement at the Itaipu binational
powerplant – M.A.P. Lefevre, A.A. Villasanti L., C.V. Torino and
J.R. Camargo, Itaipu Binacional, Brazil

• Multi-area power market simulator – S. Vilela and M.N.
Tavares, Rede Eléctrica Nacional SA, Portugal

• A new electricity market structure for New Zealand – B.
Leyland, New Zealand

Session 5: New approaches to project financing;
Public/private partnerships; Risk management

Chairman: B. Trembath. Lead Power Engineer - East Asia and Pacific Region,
The World Bank



• Possible models of public private partnership for hydropower
development - M. Wormser, Director, Private Finance and Guarantees Department,
The World Bank

• New approaches to project financing - E.M. Baardsen and W. Um, Mekong
Regional Department, Asian Development Bank, The Philippines

• Developing hydro: has the private sector got what it takes?
-

J-M Devernay, Electricité de France, France

• The latest developments in project finance - B. Trouille, MWH,
USA

• EIB operations in favour of the hydroelectric sector - European
Investment Bank, Luxembourg (speaker to be confirmed)

• An overview of Exim Bank programmes; trade finance and insurance
issues - M. Kostic, Export-Import Bank of the United States, USA

• The hydro industry: the need to return to a long-term philosophy
- J.G. Warnock, Monitor International, UK

• Funding hydropower: Experiences and strategies of KfW - K. Gihr,
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, Germany

Panel discussion:

• New approaches to hydro project finance

• Current attitudes to supplier financing

• Finance for rehabilitation projects

• Insurance/risk issues

Session 6: Hydraulic machinery - II

Chairman: J. Gummer, Hydro Consult, Australia



• Refinements in Francis turbine design – P. Pépin,
M. François,

F. Mazzouji, L. Tomas, F. Paquet, M. Couston and G. Vuillerod, Alstom
Power, France

• Environmentally adapted technology for Kaplan runners –


K-E. Värlind, S. Leonsson and S. Videhult, GE Hydro, Sweden

• Biodegradable lubricants for hydro machinery – P. Laemmle,
Panolin AG, Switzerland

• CFD-based runner design for the Dobsina storage pump –

C. Gentner and M. Sallerberger, VA TECH Hydro AG; and

V. Majercák, Slovenske Elektrárne, Slovakia

• Commissioning test results of a new runner for pumped-storage
plants – M. Inagaki, K. Kubota, M. Amano and N. Umeda, Tokyo Electric
Power Co, Japan

• Underground pumped hydro storage – F. Wada and K. Tanaka,
EPDC, Japan

• Numerical three-dimensional turbulent flow analysis through
a pump-turbine draft tube in the turbine mode – P. Popovski and

Z. Markov, University of Skopje, Macedonia; A. Lipej, Turboinstitut,
Slovenia; Z. Cvetkovski, MZT Pumpi, Macedonia

• Assessing the condition of hydro turbines by analysing operational
data – T. Fujii, M. Uno, T. Izuhara and S. Yamamoto, Kansai Electric
Power Co Inc, Japan

• New developments in trashrack cleaning machines with a hydraulic
jib system – K.H. Rusch, Kunz, Austria

• Improving energy production at run of river plants – G.
Cesari, Cesari Giovanni Srl, S. Papalini and D. Amodio, Marche Polytechnical
University, Italy

• Turbine development for the Wave Dragon wave energy converter
– W. Knapp and R. Schilling, University of Munich, Germany; E.
Holmen, Veterankraft AB, Sweden

• Safe control over large diameter shafts with multi jackbolt
tensioning systems - G. Ploke, P&S Tensioning Systems Ltd, Switzerland.

Session 7: The importance and role of hydro development
in southeastern Europe

Chairman: J.G. Warnock, Monitor International Ltd, UK



• The role and value of hydro in southeast Europe – B. Trouille
and P. Donalek, MWH, USA; T. Cerepnackovski, Electrostonpanstvo na Macedonia,
Macedonia

• Due diligence for five hydro groups in eastern Europe –

A. Draxler and H. Krisch, Verbundplan, Austria

• The hydro potential of Croatia – J. Rupcic, Elektroprojekt,
Croatia

• Electricity market and hydropower in transitional countries:

the example of Croatia – R. Goic, University of Split, Croatia

• Hydro in Montenegro: a national economic asset –

M. Markovic and S. Vujadinovic, Electric Power Industry of Montenegro

• The Capljina pumped-storage plant in the power system of Bosnia
and Herzegovina - N. Rusanov, S. Vucina, Elektroprivreda HZ HB, Bosnia
& Herzegovina; M. Stojavljevic and D. Nemec, Energy Institute Ltd,
Croatia

• The Sava river multipurpose development scheme for the city
of Zagreb – Z. Pavlin and Z. Pletikapic, Elektroprojekt;

B. Berakovic, University of Zagreb, Croatia

• The Ombla multipurpose project in Croatia: proposed use of energy
from groundwater in a karst aquifer – T. Pavisa, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda;
Z. Sever, Elektroprojekt; V. Jovic, University of Split, Croatia

Session 8: Electrical/electronic equipment

Chairmen: Prof J-J Simond, EPFL, Switzerland; and

T. Kunz, Alstom Power, Switzerland



(a) Monitoring and control

• Installation of SCADA systems based on soft PLC technology for
hydro plants in El Salvador – J.G. Pérez Rivas, El Salvador

• Hydro generating unit digital control system – G. Erceg,

N. Tonkovi´c and T. Idzoti´c, University of Zagreb, Croatia

• Performance and economic benefits of integrating intelligent
supplementary functions in a hydro plant control system –E. Kopf
and D. Meyer, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation , Germany

• Comprehensive monitoring solution for hydro generating units
– M. Hastings, Bruel and Kjaer, Denmark

• Monitoring systems for hydro generating units – B. Djonlagic, Koncar; S. Ticnovic and S. Saskov, HEP, Croatia

(b) Generators

• Numerical investigation of dynamic electromagnetic phenomena
in permanent magnet generators – E. Schlemmer and F. Müller,
VA TECH Hydro GmbH & Co, Austria

• The ramped direct high-voltage method of generator stator winding
insulation testing - D. Bertenshaw, Adwel International, UK; L. Rux,
US Bureau of Reclamation, USA

• Revitalization programme for hydro generators – K. Celic-Baran
and M. Juric, Koncar Generators and Motors Inc, Croatia

• Precautions in the modernization of hydro generators: eliminating
old deficiencies and avoiding new problems – C.A. Dias Costa and
P.K. Suiama, Duke Energy International, USA; S. Alvares and C. Haluska,
Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation Ltda, Brazil

• Modern tools and practices for large hydro generator design
– D. McLaren, J. Ferguson, H. Karmaker, B. Lahlali and A. Merkhouf,
GE Hydro, Canada

• Fully automated parameter identification for synchronous machines
– A. Schwery, Alstom Power, France

• New trends in the production of conventional air-insulated switchgear
– M. Predovan, B. Fercek, K. Flegar and V. Marenic, Koncar High
Voltage Switchgear Inc, Croatia

Session 9: Environment

Chairman: J-E Klimpt, Hydro-Québec, Canada



• Open questions related to the implementation of the EU Water
Framework Directive in Germany – S. Heimerl, EnBW Ingenieure GmbH;
B. Kohler, University of Stuttgart, Germany

• Refurbishment of small hydro plants and green certification:

the first successful case in Italy – L. Papetti, Studio Frosio,
Italy

• Environmental product declarations of hydroelectricity and the
role of environmental costing – S. Navrud, Agricultural University
of Norway

• Influence of flow on the migratory behaviour of salmon smolts
– J. Kiviloog and L. Bergdahl, Chalmers University of Technology,
Sweden; P. Rivinoja, K. Leonardsson and H. Lundqvist, Swedish University
of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

• Environmental aspects of the planned Novo Virje development
– V. Secen, Elektroprojekt; M. Ivica, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda,
Croatia

• The aerating weir at Petit Saut, French Guyana – A. Grégoire,
EDF, France

• Managing existing hydro facilities: BC Hydro’s water use
planning programme – D. Fields and D. Mullen-Dalmer, BC Hydro,
Canada

• Krka National Park – B. Grgic, S. Musulin, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda; M. Svonja, T. Carevic, Croatian Waters, Croatia

• Turkish experience of environmental impact assessment with the
framework of water resources development – C. Akkaya, DSI, Turkey

Session 10: Civil works

Chairman: Prof R. Lafitte, President, IHA, Switzerland

Co-Chairman: Dr J. Rupci´c, Elektroprojekt, Croatia



• Some examples of research and development – F. Lempérière,
Hydrocoop, France

• Safety evaluation of the Amir-Kabir arch dam in Iran –

R. Ardakanian, A. Akhavan, M. Ghaemian and H. Mirzabozorg, Sharif University
of Technology, Iran

• Performance review of the Kenyir dam and reservoir in Malaysia
– Choy Fook Kun and D.H. Saman, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia

• Dams and river flow regulation – O. Ferreño, Usinas
y Trasmisiones Eléctricas, Uruguay

• Risk analysis methodologies in the design and development of
underground hydro plants – Z. Sever, Elektroprojekt; D. Kolic,

D2 Consult, Croatia

• Weir rehabilitation using gabions as a noise abatement option
– R. Boes, TIWAG, Austria

• Headworks design in Himalayan rivers: the case of Khimti I,
Nepal – M.B. Bishwakarma, NTNU, Norway; G.P. Dahal,

HPC, Nepal

• The Groner membrane: reducing friction losses in tunnels –

T. Jacobsen, G-Flow as, Norway

• The problem of floating objects reducing spillway capacity –
H.C. Celik, I. Kas, Y. Kayatürk, and V. Özaydin, DSI, Turkey

Session 11: Planning, design and economics

Chairman: B. Trouille, MWH, USA



• Hydrogen, hydropower and world poverty: the economics of hydropower
sourcing – J. Gummer, Hydro Consult Pty Ltd, Australia; C.R. Head,
Hydropower Consultant, UK

• Overview of The Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP)
- M. Shiferaw, Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation

• Overview of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program
(NELSAP) - H. Bidasala-Igaga, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development,
Uganda

• Challenges to hydropower development at the Assiut Barrage,
Egypt – M.M. Hamza, Hamza Associates and University of Suez, Egypt;
U.A. Morsy, Hamza Associates and Cairo University, Egypt

• New approach to developing pumped-storage in Thailand –

N. Patanasemakul, W. Pongtepupathun and W. Hemruchatanun, EGAT, Thailand

• Hydro development projects in the Chorokhi river basin –
I. Kas and H.C. Celik, DSI, Turkey

• Design optimization of the Esen II hydro project, Turkey –
C. Vissa, RSW, Canada; G. Vera Lazo de la Vega, RSWI, Canada; K. Murphy,
Engineering Geologist, Canada; A.I. Behan, Goltas Enerji, Turkey

• The Basochhu Lower stage project in Bhutan – K.Klein and

A. Ranet, Verbundplan, Austria

• Feasibility study for Upper Tama Koshi, Nepal – D. L.
Shrestha, Asian Hydro Link (P) Ltd, Nepal

• The Chianwali low head project on the Upper Chenab canal –
S.H. Bhatti, Ministry of Water and Power, Pakistan

• The development of run-of-river hydro projects in Iran –

E. Bozorgzadeh and N. Nemati, IWPC, Iran

Session 12: Sedimentation management

Chairman: S. Alam, Consultant, France



• Sediment handling technologies: experience from projects –

T. Jacobsen, GTO Sediment as, Norway

• Sediment issues in reservoirs on the Austrian Danube –

H. Harreiter and H. Schimpf - Verbund, Austria

• Modelling sedimentation and sluicing/flushing in shallow reservoirs
– K.W. Olsen and K. Havnø, DHI Water & Environment,
Denmark; G. Basson, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

• A new design approach for comating silt erosion – V.K.
Pande and V. Shrinivas Rao, BHEL, India

• Development of a ramp-down rule to minimise river erosion –
H. Locher, Hydro Tasmania

• Removal of silt through hydro-suction for controlling damage
to underwater components at Salal, India – V.K. Verma and

V. Johri, NHPC, India

• Incapacity of Tarbela reservoir: diversity of the delta and
impact on storage – B.A. Shahid, Irrigation and Power Department,
Pakistan

Session 13: The image of hydropower: public awareness
and communications

Chairman: G. Wedam, Verbund, Austria



• Opening remarks: Benefits from hydropower versus ecological
disadvantages - G. Wedam, Verbund, Austria

• Small Hydro Thematic Network: Increasing public acceptance of
small hydro schemes - G. San Bruno, European Small Hydropower Association

• Hydro images: we are our own worst enemy – E. Parry,

D. Williams and K. Hanson, The British Hydropower Association

• The hydro lobby: strengths and challenges – F. Isambert,
ISL, France and A. Bartle, Aqua~Media International Ltd, UK

• Hydro Tasmania Water Management Review – H. Locher, Hydro
Tasmania, Australia

• Impacts on industry of environmental campaigns – E. Grenier,
ICOLD Media Manager, France

• Discussion on the Image of hydropower
and challenges in raising public awareness

Session 14: Uprating and refurbishment

Chairman: D. Bojani´c, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda, Croatia



• Experience with inlet valves rehabilitation at the Ulza plant,
Albania – J.H. Gummer, Hydro Consult, Australia; H. Obermoser,
Colenco Power Engineering Ltd, Switzerland

• Rehabilitation to increase production while conserving the city
landscape at the Steinbach plant – N. Rechberger and E. Walch,
VA TECH, Austria

• Design features of the refurbished Kaplan turbines for the Drava
river hydro plants, Phase II – S. Cizelj, D. Dolenc and

A. Bergant, Litostroj Turbine Factory, Slovenia

• Refurbishment of the Campocologno hydro plant, Switzerland –
M. Peter, Electrowatt-Ekono Ltd, Switzerland; R. Baumann, Rätia
Energie, Switzerland

• Renovation, modernization and rehabilitation of hydro plants
in the Bhakra Beas River Valley Development – R. Nath and

N.C. Goel, Bhakra Beas Management Board

• Rehabilitation of the 6-jet Pelton units at the Bridge river
powerplant – J. Josfin and G. Frank, BC Hydro, Canada; L. Chapuis,
E. Parkinson and L. Geppert, VA TECH Hydro, Switzerland

• Rehabilitation and uprating of the Dez hydro plant in Iran –

F. Izadjoo, Khuzestan Water & Power Authority; K. Möller, Lahmeyer
International GmbH, Germany

• The Peruca dam and powerplant, ten years on: behaviour of the
dam, and uprating of the powerplant – J. Macan, I. Zelic,

D. Milos, A. Klismanic and M. Dujmovi´c, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda,
Croatia; J. Rupcic, Elektroprojekt, Croatia