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TIME TABLE and TOPICS
| Wednesday, November 26th 2008 |
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08.00am - 09.30am |
Registration at the conference-office |
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09.30am - 11.55am |
Opening session |
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11.55am - 12.00am |
Opening of the exhibition |
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Lunch |
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01.30pm - 03.00pm |
Session A1 |
Design and numerical calculation of hydraulic components |
Session B1 |
Power production and plant management, climatic scenarios |
Workshop: Flow3D and its application
(experience and examples) |
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03.00pm - 03.30pm |
Coffee break |
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03.30pm - 05.20pm |
Session A2 |
Design and numerical calculation of hydraulic components |
Session B2 |
New projects and refurbishment |
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07.00pm - 11.00pm |
Evening program at the Schönbrunn Palace |
| Thursday, November 27th 2008 |
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09.00am - 10.30am |
Session A3 |
Design and numerical calculation of hydraulic components |
Session B3 |
Power production and plant management, climatic scenarios |
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10.30am - 11.00am |
Coffee break |
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11.00am - 12.30am |
Session A4 |
Design and numerical calculation of hydraulic components |
Session B4 |
New projects and refurbishment |
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Lunch |
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01.30pm - 03.00pm |
Session A5 |
Design and numerical calculation of hydraulic components |
Session B5 |
New projects and refurbishment |
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03.00pm - 03.30pm |
Coffee break |
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03.30pm - 05.00pm |
Session A6 |
Design and numerical calculation of hydraulic components |
Session B6 |
Small Hydro |
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07.00pm - 12.00pm |
Welcome
reception at the "Heurigen" |
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| Friday, November 28th 2008 |
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09.00am
- 10.50am |
Session A7 |
Production methods and materials |
Session B7 |
Power production and plant management, climatic scenarios |
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10.50am - 11.20am |
Coffee break |
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11.20am - 12.20am |
Session A8 |
Sustainability and social impacts of Hydropower plants, administration practices |
Session B8 |
Power production and plant management, climatic scenarios |
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12.30am - 01.00pm |
End of
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The conference languages are English and German. Simultaneous translation will be provided.
The conference proceedings are printed in English.
Opening Session (top)
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Conference Opening
Dr. E. Doujak, Institute for Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Opening Address
Prof. C. Bauer, Institute for Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Opening Address
Prof. P. Linhardt, Institute for Testing and Research in Materials Technology, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Opening Address
Dr. S. Burtscher, Mag. V. Mares, Institute for Testing and Research in Materials Technology, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Keynote Address :
"Hydroelectric power in Austria - Chances and risks"
Dr. H. Schröfelbauer, Chairman of the Managing Board, VERBUND-Austrian Hydropower AG, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Keynote Address :
"Research Tendencies on Mini and Large Hydro Turbines in Canada"
Prof. Claire Deschênes, LAMH - Laboratoire de Machines Hydrauliques, Université Laval Québec (Québec), CANADA
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Session A1 Chairman:
Prof.Dr. E. Göde (University of Stuttgart, Germany) (top)
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Optimization of power plant equipment with numerical methods
H. Benigni, H. Jaberg, P. Meusburger, J. Schiffer, Institute for Hydraulic Fluid Machinery, TU Graz, Graz, AUSTRIA
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How much complexity does your CFD simulation need?
M. Sick, R. Grunder, M. Sallaberger, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Zürich, SWITZERLAND; A. Gehrer, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Graz, AUSTRIA; E. Parkinson, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Vevey, SWITZERLAND
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Application of chosen CFD techniques for flow analysis through the axial flow hydraulic turbines
M. Kaniecki, Z. Krzemianowski, The Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Gdansk, POLAND
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Basic information for a reliable judgment of old Hydropower Plants
N. Enzinger, S.J. Heber, H. Cerjak, Graz University of Technology, Institute for Materials Science, Welding and Forming, Graz, AUSTRIA; N. Gubeljak, J.Predan, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mech. Eng., Maribor, SLOVENIA; J. Mayrhuber, Verbund Austrian Hydro Power, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Session A2 Chairman: Dr. B. List (Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Zurich) (top)
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Geometrical and hydro-mechanical exit flow conditions at Pelton turbines
Zh. Zhang, Grimsel Hydro, KWO, Innertkirchen, SWITZERLAND
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MPS Simulation of Jet Interference of PELTON Turbine
Y. Nakanishi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kanagawa University, Rokkakubashi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-city, JAPAN; T. Fujii, Design & Engineering Dep., Voith Fuji Hydro K.K., Tanabeshinden, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-city, JAPAN
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Technical Development in GERLOS II Project
T. Ries, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Linz, AUSTRIA; P. Hassler, Verbund Austrian Hydro Power, Vienna, AUSTRIA; H. Fuchs, M. Gerhold, R. Kirchengast, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Weiz, AUSTRIA; G. Vullioud, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Vevey, SWITZERLAND; S. Lais, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Zürich, SWITZERLAND
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Start-up and the first operational experience of Pelton Turbine in Back Pressure Operation
K. Hirtenlehner, Vorarlberger Illwerke AG, Schruns, AUSTRIA
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Correlation Study on Sand Led Erosion of Buckets and Efficiency Losses in High Head Power Plants
T.R. Bajracharya, S. Poudel, C.B. Joshi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, NEPAL; R.P. Saini, Alternate Hydro Energy Centre (AHEC), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, INDIA; O.G. Dahlhaug, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, NORWAY
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Session A3 Chairman: Dr. A. Königsberger (Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Austria) (top)
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Numerical Analyses for Modernization of Electrical Machines
S. Lahres, Th. Hildinger, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH&Co. KG, Heidenheim, GERMANY; D. Emmrich, Dresden University of Technology, Department of Electrical Machines and Drives, Dresden, GERMANY
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Problems and solutions with thermo-mechanical stresses in stator cores for large bulb-type generators
E. Binder, K. Dorfmeister, J. Schernthanner, Verbund Austrian Hydro Power, Vienna, AUSTRIA; J. Schönauer; Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Weiz, AUSTRIA
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The Design and Testing of a “Fish Friendly” Axial Flow Runner in a Vaneless Turbine
D. de Montmorency, Rapid-Eau Technologies Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, CANADA
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Component safety factors in the construction of Hydropower Plants
R. Huber, Vienna University of Technology, Institute for Testing & Research in Materials Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Session A4 Chairman: Dr. R. Huber (TU Vienna / TVFA, Austria) (top)
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Innovative Service Gates for old Weirs - Construction Kit of Floating Stop-Logs
J. Mayrhuber, H. Bozic, R. Ressi, Verbund Austrian Hydro Power, Vienna, AUSTRIA; K.H. Rusch, G. Klapper, KÜNZ GmbH, Hart, AUSTRIA;
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Numerical calculation of the flow- and load-coefficient for the design of weirs and gates
E. Doujak, Institute for Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Hydropower Plant Rheinfelden - Model investigation on wheeled gate
R. Klasinc, J. Schneider, Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Graz University of Technology, Graz, AUSTRIA; K.H. Rusch, KÜNZ GmbH, Hart, AUSTRIA; I. Bilus, University of Maribor, Maribor, SLOVENIA
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Trashrack cleaning: the past - the present - the future
W. Radhuber, Ziviltechniker für Maschinenbau, Klagenfurt, AUSTRIA
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Session A5 Chairman: Dr. C. Gentner (Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Zurich) (top)
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Refurbishment Program at Tiszalök Hydropower Plant
K. Lakatos, University of Miskolc, Dept. of Fluid & Heat Engineering, Miskolc-Egyetemváros, HUNGARY
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Part Load Draft Tube Pressure Pulsations in High Specific Speed Francis Turbines: The Designer's Approach
N. Habertheurer, L. Chapuis, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Linz, AUSTRIA
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Flow in symmetrical three-leg manifolds under swirl flow conditions - Experimental and numerical studies
D. Mayr, Verbund - Austrian Hydro Power AG, Deutschfeistritz, AUSTRIA
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The selection of a Francis turbine as a direct drive for a centrifugal pump: from the idea to the design
H. Götsch, M. Linser, Engineering Services, TIWAG – Tiroler Wasserkraft AG, Innsbruck, AUSTRIA; K. Käfer, Institute for Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Session A6 Chairman: Dr. L. Heninger (VOITH Siemens Hydro, Austria) (top)
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Technically robust solutions for Wave and Tidal Current Power Generation
J. Weilepp, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH&Co. KG, Heidenheim, GERMANY
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Technical Development in SIHWA Project - World's Largest Tidal Power Plant
L. Losbichler, E. Wurm, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Linz, AUSTRIA
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Three Dimensional Calculation and Optimization of Thrust Bearings
M. Bottenschein, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH&Co. KG, Heidenheim, GERMANY; C. Ettles, Independent consultant, GERMANY
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Extended bearing and ventilation measurements – lessons learned
M. Lang, J. Schönauer, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Weiz, AUSTRIA
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Session A7 Chairman: F. Salzmann (TU Vienna / TVFA, Austria) (top)
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Reneval of the corrosion protection of the pressure shaft at the Pump Storage Power Plant Häusern at Schluchseewerk AG
T. Huber, Schluchseewerk AG, Freiburg, GERMANY; E. Rainer, Engineering Services, TIWAG – Tiroler Wasserkraft AG, Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
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Pelton runner with high erosion caused by glacier sediment: assessment and first measures
R. Maldet, Engineering Services, TIWAG – Tiroler Wasserkraft AG, Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
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The development of similar welding consumable for welding steel grades GX4CrNiMo 16-5-2
J. Tösch, N. Friedrich, F. Winkler, Böhler Welding Austria GmbH, Kapfenberg, AUSTRIA
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Transmission of Large Torques with Mechanical Expansion Bolts
H. Allemann, N. Schneider, P&S Vorspannsysteme AG, St.Gallenkappel, SWITZERLAND
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Fatigue testing of bearing compound materials on realistic conditions
R. Koring, ECKA Granules Essen GmbH, Bearing-Technologies, Essen, GERMANY
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Session A8 Chairman: Prof.Dr. C. Bauer (TU Vienna / ITE, Austria) (top)
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Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECL) and today's legislation in the European Community
P. Laemmle, P. Rohrbach, Panolin AG, Madetswil, SWITZERLAND
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Actual Run-Off River Projects of Verbund Austrian Hydropower AG - Nussdorf, Leoben and Werfen/Pfarrwerfen
H. Harreiter, Verbund - Austrian Hydro Power AG, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Improve Millerton Lake Flood Control Operations to Increase Water Supply
A. Buelna, D. DeFlitch, K. Lee, United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Fresno, California, USA
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Session B1 Chairman: Dr. P. Angerer (Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Austria) (top)
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New role of pumped storage hydro plants for balancing of Wind and Renewable Micro Systems
G. Brauner, Institut für Elektrische Anlagen und Energiewirtschaft, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Water, Energy and Climate: Greenhouse gas emission from tropical Hydropower Reservoirs
M. Aurélio dos Santos, L. Pinguelli Rosa, Energy Planning Program/COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; B. Matvienko, E. Sikar, M. Bento Silva, Construmaq São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, BRAZIL; E. Oliveira dos Santos, IVIG/COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; C.H. Eça D´Almeida Rocha, Insterdisciplinary Atmospheric Program/COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; A.M. P.B. Junior, Chemistry Engineering Program/COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
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Greenhouse gases from Boreal Hydroelectric reservoirs: 15 years of data ?
A. Tremblay, L. Varfalvy, M. Lambert, Hydro-Québec Production, Montréal, Québec, CANADA
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Does Climate Change also scrape Small Hydropower?
B. Pelikan, President of the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA), Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Session B2 Chairman: Prof.Dr. P. Pelz (TU Darmstadt, Germany) (top)
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Pump Project Koralpe
G. Berger, KELAG, Klagenfurt, AUSTRIA
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New storage pumps for more intensive use of older power plants
G. Penninger, T. Drabek, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH&Co. KG, St. Poelten, AUSTRIA
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Investigation of pumped-storage schemes considering mode changes between turbine and pumping operation
R. Klasinc, M. Larcher, Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Graz University of Technology, Graz, AUSTRIA; A. Predin, M. Kastrevc, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, SLOVENIA
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Pump Turbine Limberg II - Mechanical Design Features
F. Ibetsberger, T. Drabek, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH&Co. KG, St. Poelten, AUSTRIA
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NDT-operating experience in acceptance testing of components for Hydropower Plants in the instance of Kopswerk II
F. Salzmann, Vienna University of Technology, Institute for Testing & Research in Materials Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Session B3 Chairman: Dr. J. Prost (HTL Eisenstadt, Austria) (top)
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Climate Change, Chances and risks for Hydropower Production in Austria
J. Hackl, Verbund - Austrian Hydropower AG, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Possible Impacts of Climate Change on Hydropower Generation in Austria
H.P. Nachtnebel, University of Natural Resources and Applied Sciences, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Managing a Complex Multi-Purpose Hydropower Federal Facility
J. R. Mahar, Operations Project Manager, Bonneville Lock and Dam, Corps of Engineers, USA
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Karahnjukar Hydropower Project Climate Change Impacts
S.M. Gardarsson, H.O. Andradottir, C. Ruesch, University of Iceland, Engineering Research Institute, Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Reykjavik, ICELAND; Ó.G.B. Sveinsson, Head Research and Surveying, Landsvirkjun Power, Reykjavik, ICELAND;
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Session B4 Chairman: Prof.Dr. P. Tschernutter (TU Vienna / IHWRE, Austria) (top)
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Evaluation of AAR affected Powerplant exposed to turbine vibration or earthquake
V. Gocevski, Hydro-Québec, Montréal, Québec, CANADA
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The Evolution of the Design Basis for the New Upper Reservoir - Taum Sauk Pump Storage Project
P.C. Rizzo, J. Osterle, Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc., Monroeville, PA, USA; T. Hollenkamp, C. Giesmann, AmerenUE, St. Louis, MO, USA;
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RCC Mix Design and Testing Program Re-Build of the New Upper Reservoir Taum Sauk Pump Storage Project
P.C. Rizzo, L. Gaekel, C. Rizzo, Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc., Monroeville, PA, USA; S. Nichols, Fall Line Testing and Inspection LCC, Monroeville, PA, USA
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Installation of GF-UP pressure pipes under difficult conditions
O. Vogler, HOBAS Rohre GmbH, Klein St. Paul, AUSTRIA
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Session B5 Chairman: Prof.Dr. H. Jaberg (TU Graz / HFM, Austria) (top)
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Hydropower Plant Aschach: Refurbishment of the main turbines
J. Mayrhuber, R. Kellner, K. Zikulnig, C. Weichselbraun, Verbund - Austrian Hydropower AG, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Refurbishment of the Aschach Hydro-Electric Power Plant - Challenge and Benefit
D. Sadnik, D. Radulovic, ANDRITZ AG, Graz, AUSTRIA
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The Hydropower Plant Brigl & Bergmeister - A rehabilitation and upgrading after more than 80 years of operation
R. Faast, E. Walch, Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, Linz, AUSTRIA; A. Warnecke, WARNECKE Consult, CEO, Steyregg, AUSTRIA
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Upgrade of a 4.4 MW Hydroelectric facility with zero-head hydrokinetic turbines placed in the tailrace
W.F. Krouse, M.R. Stover, Hydro Green Energy, LLC, Houston, Texas, USA
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Session B6 Chairman: Prof.Dr. D. Das (IIT Roorkee, India) (top)
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The costs of small-scale Hydropower production: Impact on the development of existing potential
G.A. Aggidis, E. Luchinskaya, Lancaster University, Department of Engineering, Lancaster, ENGLAND; R. Rothschild, Lancaster University, Department of Economics, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, ENGLAND; D.C. Howard, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster, ENGLAND
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Towards “Olganos” Small Hydro parks at the Macedonian vermion mount
V. Stergiopoulos, ASPETE, Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Athens, GREECE; A. Stergiopoulou, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, GREECE; G. Stergiopoulos, 3GIS Specialist, Athens, GREECE
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The Gran-olo Mini Hydropower plant as a local source for energy supply in the remote area of Suriname – Preparation for implementation of high voltage transmission line
S. Naipal, Anton de Kom University of Suriname, Paramaribo, SURINAME, E. Doujak, Institute for Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Session B7 Chairman: Prof.Dr. T. Staubli (FH Luzern, Switzerland) (top)
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Condition Monitoring in Hydropower Plants – A Key for the Optimization of Life Cycle Costs
E. Becker, PRÜFTECHNIK AG, Ismaning, GERMANY
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A New Approach to Using the Classic Gibson Method to Measure Discharge
A. Adamkowski, W. Janicki, The Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Science, Gdansk, POLAND
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Integrated Vibration, Process Monitoring at Hydropower Plant Momina Klisura, Bulgaria
M. Hastings, Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Nærum, DENMARK; A. Schübl, Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH, Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Transit time flow measurement in open channels
O. Betz, systec Controls Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH, Puchheim, GERMANY
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Condition Asset Management System for a Hydro Enterprise
R. Nowicki, GE Energy Germany GmbH, Neu-Isenburg, GERMANY
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Session B8 Chairman: Dr. S. Burtscher (TU Vienna / TVFA, Austria) (top)
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The Angara cascade Hydropower development scheme in Siberia and preliminary estimation of the design flood of Motyginskaya Hydropower Plant under the influence of ice jam
C.A. Alvarado-Ancieta, ILF Beratende Ingenieure ZT GesmbH, Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
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Optimization approach of turbine type selection on technical and economical benefits of the new Small Hydropower plant projects
H. Dzafo, Dz. Fazlic, Generation Department, JP Elektroprivreda BiH, Sarajevo, BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA
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The Modernization of Automatic Control facilities of Hydraulic Generators
O-G. Kwon, D-H. Paik, Y-J. Kwon, Y-C. Song, Energy Business Department, Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water), Daejeon, KOREA
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The conference languages are English and German. Simultaneous translation will be provided.
The conference proceedings are printed in English.
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