Past event - ASIA 2006
Thursday 30 November - Morning (Plenary Session)
Welcome Addresses
Mr Kraisi Karnasuta, Governor of EGAT, Thailand Ms Alison Bartle, Aqua~Media International, UKOpening Addresses
Dr Olivier Cogels, CEO, Mekong River Commission Prof Luis Berga, President, International Commission on Large Dams Dr Peter Lee, President, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage Dr Aly Shady, President, International Water Resources AssociationSession One (Plenary)
Water and energy schemes: Role, potential and development needs
Chairman: Dr O. Cogels, CEO, Mekong River Commission, Laos
Keynote Address: Regional perspectives of water resources andhydropower development in Asia - Rae Kwon Chung, Director ofEnvironment and Sustainable Development Division, UNESCAP
Keynote Address: The role of water resources development schemes inrelation to food security - Thierry Facon, Food and AgricultureOrganization of the United Nations, Italy
The critical role of storage for the productive use of water -Dr Peter Lee, President, ICID The role of dams in the XXI Century - F. Lempérière,ICOLD Committee on Governance of Dams Hydro Potential of the Lower Mekong river basin - Dr DaoTrong Tu, Mekong River Commission, Laos Overview of world hydro development and its role in social andeconomic development - A. Bartle, Aqua~Media International, UK Achievements and challenges for the electricity supply industryin Southeast Asia - C.V.J.Varma, President, AESIAP, IndiaCountry reports, including:
National hydropower plan study for Vietnam - G. Lifwenborg,SWECO International Overview of water resources development in Myanmar - U WinKyaw, Ministry of Electric Power, Myanmar Hydropower in the energy basket of Iran - Dr R. ArdakanianThursday 30 November - Afternoon
Session Two (Parallel)
Social and environmental sustainability
Chair: Lori Nielsen, Joint-Secretary, International Energy Agency
Keynote Address: Renewable energy: an effective source of socioeconomicand environmental transformation - Dr Janak L. Karmacharya, Ministry of Water Resources, HM Government of Nepal
Keynote Address: Managing sedimentation to ensure hydro sustainability - S. Alam, Independent Consultant, France
Environmental aspects and case studies
Assessment of environmental flows: A case study of Nathpa Jhakrihydro project, India - P. Kumar, Dr U.C. Chaube. Dr S.K. Mishra,IIT Roorkee, India Environmental effects of the Sefid Rud multipurpose scheme inIran - Prof A.Taher-Shamsi, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran Environmental and economic advantages of using the energypotential of water treatment waste - N.I. Pliaskina, SiberianBranch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation Overview of IEA Report on Good Practices - L. Nielsen,Joint Secretary, International Energy Agency - ImplementingAgreement for Hydropower Technologies and ProgrammesThe human face of development: social issues
Approach to rehabilitation, resettlement and compensation:The case of Harsud in India - D.C.Tripathi, Chief-Geology andEnvironment, NHPC Ltd, India Positive impact on socio-economic and environmental impacts ofthe Kalinadi project, India - M. Rao, Executive Director, KarnatakaPower Corporation Ltd, India The value of talking with NGOs: A case study - Dr R. Zwahlen,Pöyry Energy Ltd, Switzerland Planning with people: Nam Theun 2 consultations and resettlement - Dr S. Sparkes, Norconsult, Norway/LaosSession Three (Parallel)Large construction sites: managing efficiency and safety
Chairman: Dr M.R.H. Dunstan, Malcolm Dunstan & Associates, UK
Planning for an efficient site
Construction equipment for water resources projects: getting itright first time - T.W. Read,TMI & Associates, UK Remote sensing techniques to review project layout alternatives atthe feasibility stage: Case study of Gabral-Kalam, Pakistan -S.M. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co Kg, Germany;T. Werner, GreenlabGeoinformatics, Germany; A. Hussain, Powersoft 19, Pakistan;N. Feerasta, Swat Hydropower Ltd, Pakistan Construction aspects of Nam Theun 2 in Laos - J-M. Devernay,Electricité de France, FranceMaterials handling
Trial mix and full-scale trials at Yeywa, and overview of concreteproduction and cooling plant- F. Ortega S, FOSCE, Germany;U Aung Zaw Naing, U Khin Htay and U Maung Oo, Ministry ofElectric Power, Myanmar; K. Knoll, Liebherr, Germany Handling and transporting construction materials on site -Dr D.G. Kadkade, Jaiprakash Hydro Power Ltd Pre-cooled mass concrete on dam projects in hot climates -P. Kulczycki, KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik, GermanySession Four (Parallel)Power systems: technology, innovation and synergy
Chairman: Niels Nielsen, Joint-Secretary, International Energy AgencyTidal, in-stream and low head hydropower
Large offshore tidal plants: 1000 TWh/year for the future? -F. Lempérière, Hydro Co-op, France 40 years' of experience of tidal power development in Russia -I.N. Usachev, Scientific Research Institute of Energy Structures,Russian Federation Kalpasar - a unique project for water and renewable energy -B.M. Rao and Dr M.B. Joshi, Government of Gujarat,India Hydraulic model studies for the low head Ta Sang plant - SwarngChampa and Banthoeng Sakdinan, GMS Public Power Company,Thailand Kinetic energy for pico/micro hydro turbines: development anddemonstration project for rural electrification - Dr S.M. Bhutta,Technical Advisor, Alternative Energy Development Board, PrimeMinister's Secretariat, Pakistan The potential of tidal current eneergy and in-stream flowtechnology for South East Asia's energy future - N. Nielsen,Joint Secretary, International Energy Agency - ImplementingAgreement for Hydropower Tecvhnologies and ProgrammesSynergy between energy sources; Operational planning and experience
Application of a PV hydrogen production and storage installationfor electricity generation in a rural area of Thailand - PrapapongVangtook, Alternative Energy Division, EGAT,Thailand Application of the HTCOM model in a mixed hydro/thermal system- Dr R. Ardakanian, Iran The role of pumped-storage and current operating experience inthe Philippines - M.Yasuda, Chief Officer for O&M, and R. Suzuki,VP for O&M, CBK Power Company Ltd,The PhilippinesFriday 1 December - Morning
Session Five (parallel)
Electro-mechanical equipment for hydro schemes
Chairman: Philippe Richet, Nam Theun Power Company Ltd, LaosHydraulic machinery
Keynote Address: Challenges and key developments in the field ofhydraulic machinery - J. Gummer, Hydro Consult Pty Ltd, Australia
Requirements for large Francis machines and the latest experiencesof Alstom - J.M. Henry, P. Eberle and P. Caillau, Alstom PowerHydro, France Safety and life cycle aspects in modernization and upgrading projects-T. Weiss, Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Switzerland Cost-effective and favourable technology solutions for high-headFrancis Turbines, recent examples in Asia - A.Wedmark andB.L. Brateng, GE Energy, NorwayO& M and control systems
Operating experience with a new speed governing system -S. Ruizwill, Alstom Power Hydro, France Operation and maintenance of the Kalayaan pumped-storagescheme in the Philippines - M.O. Altarejos, NPC-CBK,The PhilippinesElectrical equipment
Rotor dynamic analysis of a hydro generator due to the influenceof real power - M. Karlsson, R. Perers and R. Gustavsson, LuleåUniversity of Technology, Sweden On-line monitoring and diagnosis of hydro generating units:Requirements for efficient solutions - G. Albert,Andritz VA TECHHydro, Austria Trends in stator winding partial discharge in air-cooled generatorsand their impact on maintenance and winding life - T.E. Goodeveand G.C. Stone, Iris Power LP, Canada Control system for the Karun 3 project, Iran - R. BaniraziMotlagh, Iran Waer & Power Resources Development Co, IranSession Six (Parallel)Dam engineering: Materials and Construction
Chairman: Damien Kenneally, Chief Technical Principal - Hydropower, SMEC International Pty Ltd, Australia
Construction: RCC
Keynote Address: RCC dams in Southeast Asia - Dr Malcolm Dunstan, MD& A, UK
The success story of the Ghatghar RCC dams, India - V.C. Shelke,Chief Engineer, Pune Project, India; D.R. Joshi, SuperintendingEngineer, Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project Circle, IndiaThe use of geomembranes
Keynote Address: Geomembrane experience in Southeast Asia -Dr A.M. Scuero and Dr G.L.Vaschetti, CARPI Tech, SwitzerlandCFRDs; Irrigation dams in Asia
Design of the Cua Dat CFRD in Vietnam, and innovative riverdiversion system - M. Ho Ta Khanh Coyne et Bellier, France Dams in Thailand - Dr Sompop Sucharit, Director of Dam Safety,Royal Irrigation Dept,ThailandSession Seven (Parallel)
Project finance; Economics
Chair: Judith Plummer, Senior Financial Analyst - South East AsiaInfrastructure, The World Bank
Investing in water resources and renewable energy development:new approaches for a new era
Sustainable financing of hydropower projects: the example ofSong Bung 4 in Vietnam - P. Perera and M. Huddleston, AsianDevelopment Bank Update on World Bank activities in the field of water infrastructure- A. Palmieri, Lead Dam Specialist,The World Bank Renewable energy finance in Asia - R.Grunwald, DEG (KfW) Hydropower financing: current trends and key issues - C.R. Head,Consultant, UK Prospects and challenges for private investment in India's powersector - J. Chang, Independent Consultant, IndiaEconomics; financial modelling; carbon finance
Optimizing financial modelling for hydro projects, taking accountof multipurpose benefits - M.Arbabian, K.R. Seresht andP. Pakniat, IWPC, Iran An economic analysis of hydroelectricity on short-term generationscheduling - S. Netsawang and S.Nuchprayoon, EGAT Carbon trading: what it means for hydropower - Sumalee Khosla,EcoSecurities Ltd, UKFriday 1 December - AfternoonSession 8 (Parallel)
Regional Collaboration: Achievements and Challenges
Chairman: Nipon Pienpucta, Director, Hydro Power Engineering Division,Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Role and overview of the Nam Theun 2 scheme in Laos -B.Tribollet, CEO, et al, NTPC, Laos Renewable energy potential and development: Shared waterwaysand binational collaboration - Dr T Menniken, University ofFreiburg, Germany Plans for power trading and regional development in the SouthAsian region - H.Saran and S.K. Dube, PTC India Ltd Problems of transborder river management in the Aral Sea area-Prof S.R. Ibatullin, Scientific Research Insitute of Water Economy, Rep.of Kazakhstan Multisectoral collaboration on water use in Central Asia - ProfV.A. Dukhovny, A.G. Sorokin and D.R. Ziganshina, InterstateCommission for Water Coordination in Central Asia, UzbekistanSession Nine (Parallel)Dam safety and Flood management
Chairman: Dr Harald Kreuzer, Colenco Power Engineering Ltd, SwitzerlandSafety criteria and guidelines
Keynote Address: Criteria governing the establishment of dam safetyguidelines - Dr Harald Kreuzer, Colenco Power Engineering, Switzerland
Flood prediction, management and mitigation
Keynote Address: Dams and sustainable flood management - Prof LuisBerga, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain; and President of ICOLD
New approaches to flood management - F. Lempérière, Hydro Co-op,France AWARE-FMS: A flood forecasting system applied to northeasternThailand - C. Guillaud, SNC-Lavalin, Canada; S. Manisy, SNCLavalin,Thailand; Chatchai Boonlue, RID,Thailand Flood forecasting system for the Mekong river basin - Dr ChusitApirumanekul, MRC Regional Flood Management and MitigationCentre, CambodiaHydrology and Flood discharge works
Rainfall analysis for the catchment of Ubol Ratana dam -A. Meethom, EGAT,Thailand Improving safety and increasing storage capacity at existing irrigationdams in Thailand - S. Lacroix, Hydroplus International, FranceSession Ten (Parallel)Small hydro: Experience, opportunities and challenges
Chairman: Prof David Williams, CEO, British Hydropower Association, UK
Keynote Address: Rural electrification: how to do it better and cheaper- B. Leyland, Consultant, New Zealand
Key issues related to small-scale hydropower promotion in theASEAN region - A. Arter, Managing Director, Entec AG,Switzerland; R. Ritter, Principal Adviser of the ASEAN-GermanMini Hydro Programme, GTZ, Germany The Small Hydro Master Plan in northern Laos: contribution torural electrification - I. Araki, Chief Hydropower Engineer, NipponKoei Co Ltd, Japan; Chansaveng Boungnoung, Head of HydroPlanning Division, Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts, Laos Status and prospects for small hydro development in Korea -Gwang-yong Han, Kwater, Rep of Korea Managing risks of small hydro development: Experience inSri Lanka - Dr N. Nanayakkara, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Sustainability enhancement of micro hydro plants by integratingthem with irrigation facilities in Nepal - Prof R.P. Singh, Dept ofElectrical Engineering,Tribhuvan University, Nepal Small hydro development at Khlong Tha Dan dam, Thailand -Niwat Patanasemakul and Wiboon Pongtepupathum, EGAT,Thailand Monthly flow duration curve for planning small hydro in theSalawin river basin, Thailand - Pannathat Rojanamon,TaweepChaisomphob and Winyu Rattanapitikon, Sirindhorn InternationalInstitute of Technology,Thailand The Very Low Head turbo-generator for ultra low head waterfalls- M. Leclerc, MJ2 Technologies S.a.r.l., FranceClosing Plenary Session: Conclusions and Recommendations