CONFERENCE SESSIONSSession 18: International small hydro <strong>de</strong>velopmentChairman: D. Williams, CEO, British Hydropower Association, UK● Micro hydropower: Alternative for climate change mitigation and<strong>de</strong>velopment of marginalized local communities in the DominicanRepublic - A. Sanchez, Programa <strong>de</strong> Pequflos Subsidios (PPS),Dominican Republic● Hydropower for the promotion of agriculture and irrigation projects:Case study Kunar river - M.Z. Baharei, Tooss Ab Consulting Engineering,Iran● Baykal region’s small rivers water resources <strong>de</strong>velopment - I. Blyashko,Joint S<strong>to</strong>ck Company INSET, Russia● Optimization of energy generation from water supply and distributionsystems - M.van Dijk and SJ. Van Vuuren, University of Pre<strong>to</strong>ria, SouthAfrica; B. Barta, Energy and Water Resources Development, South Africa● Hydropower <strong>de</strong>velopment in irrigation at the downstream of Jatiluhur damCase study of Leuweungseureuh mini-hydropower plant -E.A. Djajadiredja, Jasa Tirta Public Corporation, Indonesia● Mini hydropower projects <strong>de</strong>veloped for displacing diesel genera<strong>to</strong>rs ina remote area: the case study at Myanmar’s bor<strong>de</strong>r area withThailand - C. Chutachindakate and N. Yanpriat, TEAM ConsultingEngineering and Management Co Ltd, ThailandSession 19: Hydropower as part of cultural heritageChairman: D. Fleetwood, His<strong>to</strong>ric Scotland, UKThis session focuses on communicating the role of heritage in the mo<strong>de</strong>rnday hydro industry and explaining how the his<strong>to</strong>ry of renewables can beharnessed as a revitalising force for the future <strong>de</strong>velopment of the industryrather than an obstacle <strong>to</strong> its growth.Perspectives will be presented from regula<strong>to</strong>rs, cura<strong>to</strong>rs and companiesaround the world on various ways in which the his<strong>to</strong>ry of the industry isalready playing a positive role in its contemporary <strong>de</strong>velopment. It will alsoplace hydropower in its international context, exploring the impact of theinternational ownership and <strong>de</strong>velopment structures which support thesec<strong>to</strong>r, and consi<strong>de</strong>ring if it has really been international from the beginning.Presentations:● Revitalising renewables: Communicating the contemporary and his<strong>to</strong>ricalvalue of hydroelectric power - D. Fleetwood, His<strong>to</strong>ric Scotland, Scotland● Fala hydro plant: concession granted in 1912 and 100 years of operatinglife - J. Rosina, HSE Invest, Slovenia; D. Taljan and V Vujanovi, Dravskeelektrame, Slovenia● Launch of digitizing industry - D. Fleetwood, His<strong>to</strong>ric Scotland, UK;Bartvedt, Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Energy, Norway● The aesthetics of hydropower - H. Nynas, Norwegian Water Resourcesand Energy Direc<strong>to</strong>rate, Norway● Hydropower as an educational resource: inspiring and empowering thenext generation of employees - R. Stearnes, Tacoma Public Utilites, USA● Managing the his<strong>to</strong>ric resource, using heritage <strong>to</strong> add value <strong>to</strong> supportthe regeneration of the industry - D. Fleetwood, His<strong>to</strong>ric Scotland, UK● The international legacy of hydropower - E. Bjorsvik, The NorwegianMuseum of Hydropower and Industry, Norway● Hydropower and industrial his<strong>to</strong>ry: learning lessons from the past andsetting a standard for the future - M. Oglethorpe, His<strong>to</strong>ric Scotland, UKWEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER ~ AFTERNOONSession 20: Electrical engineeringChairman: R. Bucher, Lahmeyer International, Germany● Calculation of the vibration behaviour of the end windings of large hydrogenera<strong>to</strong>rs - F. Neumayer, G. Maier and M. Himmelreich, Andritz HydroGmbH., Austria; B. Schlegl and A. Stermecki, Graz University, Austria● The Itaipu experience in black-start test: problems, solutions andimprovements - E. Bordin Filho, Itaipu Binacional, Brazil● Black box for electrical machines - A. Elez, S. Car, J. Študir andI. Poljak, Končar Electrical Engineering Institute, Croatia● Ageing due <strong>to</strong> start-s<strong>to</strong>p and regulation cycles in lifetime estimation ofhydro genera<strong>to</strong>rs and genera<strong>to</strong>r-mo<strong>to</strong>rs - V.L.J. Kokko, Fortum Powerand Heat Oy, Finland● Lifetime assessment of a pole rim connection in a pumped-s<strong>to</strong>rage unitexperiencing many starts and s<strong>to</strong>ps - H. Walser, S. Déplanque andS. Bin<strong>de</strong>r, Als<strong>to</strong>m Ltd., Switzerland● Transformer explosion risk assessment of Fra<strong>de</strong>s II HPP - F. Chillè, GexConAS., Italy; F. Duarte, EDP, Portugal; A.L. Fuglestad, GexCon AS, NorwaySession 21: Marine energy and synergy betweenthe renewablesChairman: Øivind Johansen, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Norway● Paimpol-Bréhat: Development of the first tidal current array in France- L. Terme and N. Gerard, EDF CIH, France● Developments in marine energy - Mutriku wave energy plant - M. Seedand A. Young, Voith Hydro Wavegen, Scotland● Tidal power at Antwerp - L.F. Mooyaart and T. Van Den Noortgaete,Royal Haskoning, The Netherlands● The Swedish/Norwegian electricity market for promoting investment inrenewable electricity <strong>to</strong> 2020 - impacts on Norwegian hydropower -T. Jensen, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Direc<strong>to</strong>rate, Norway● HydroBalance: A research project on the use of the Norwegian hydroreservoirs for large scale balancing of future wind power <strong>de</strong>velopmentin NE Europe - Å. Killingtveit. Norwegian University for Science andTechnology (NTNU), Norway; A. Harby, E. Solvang and M. Korpås,Sintef Energy Research, Norway● Integration of renewable generation in Spain. The role of hydro Sola- J. Paradinas, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain● A wind-hydro hybrid plant that is being <strong>de</strong>veloped in Canary Islands- M.A.F. Centeno and A.M. Quevedo, Idom, Spain● Coordination of hydro and wind in the Iberian market of electricity:potential and feasibility assessment - C. Lanza, Taller <strong>de</strong> IngenieriaPotencial, Spain; J. Contreras, Universidad <strong>de</strong> Castila, SpainSession 22: Communications and educationChairman: Prof B. Pelikan, Vice Presi<strong>de</strong>nt, ESHA, andUniversity of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria● The present mindset of Orissa people <strong>to</strong>wards hydropower andscrapping of the Sindol hydro project: A comparative case analysis- M.K. Mishra, OHPC Ltd, India● Social media for hydropower opera<strong>to</strong>rs – an opportunity <strong>to</strong> improvecorporate communications? - C. Orschler and C. Patzner, E.ONWasserkraft GmbH., Germany● Using effective public relations <strong>to</strong>ols <strong>to</strong> enhance public perception ofhydropower - R. Stearnes, Tacoma Public Utilities, USA● Hydropower community in the Faculty of Engineering, BilbaoN. Alegria and I. Peñalva, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU),Spain; A. Silveiro, Ingeniería y Derecho Corporativo, S.L., SpainSession 23: Operational issuesCo-Chairs: F. J. Coellho da Rocha e Silva, Permanent Technical Advisor,REN’s Board, Mozambique; and B. Leyland, Consultant● Quality control procedure <strong>to</strong> supervise the installation of the electromechanicalequipment in a hydro electric power station un<strong>de</strong>rconstruction - J.C.C. Villasana, M.M. Hirai and A.S. Patti, TractebelEngineering, Brazil● Hydro acoustic pressure pulsations in pens<strong>to</strong>cks: practical cases andmoni<strong>to</strong>ring - M. Dupont, J-L. Ballester, EDF-DTG, France● Operation of run-of-river hydropower plants in transition- H. Hil<strong>de</strong>brand and S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG., Germany;Z.S. Gutina and A. Shapavalov, PJSC Ukrhidroenergo, Ukraine● SEE Hydropower project: Set of informatics <strong>to</strong>ols available for improvingHP energy production - M. Peviani, J. Alterach and A. Danelli, RSE SpA- Research on Energy System, Italy● Primary and secondary reserves in short-term hydropower scheduling- M. Belsnes, M. Sandanger and I. Honve, Sintef Energy Research,Norway; T.J. Larsen, Statkraft, Norway● Peculiarities of management of the Angara-Yenisei casca<strong>de</strong> ofmulti-purpose projects - A. Asarin, Hydro project Institute, Russia● Medium-term hydro-scheduling in Iberdrola - A. Perea, R. Bellido,P. Sanz and E. López, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain; J.M. La<strong>to</strong>rre,A. Ramos and Y.S. Cerisola, Comillas Pontifical University, SpainClosing plenary session● Conclusions by Conference Chairmen and Aqua~Media International● Programme Update on AFRICA 2013 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia● Welcome <strong>to</strong> HYDRO 2013 - Innsbruck, Austria (7-9 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2013)EveningFor more information regarding the evening social programme for eachday, please refer <strong>to</strong> the page opposite.
PRE-CONFERENCE EXCURSIONSunday 28 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber: available for all participants (Sightseeing, Guggenheim Museum and lunch cruise on the Nervión river)For those who arrive in Bilbao on Saturday, orearly on Sunday morning, this half-day trip willprovi<strong>de</strong> an excellent opportunity <strong>to</strong> have anoverview of this vibrant city, full of contrasts ofold and mo<strong>de</strong>rn architecture, art and culture.Before leaving, there will be a chance <strong>to</strong>register for HYDRO 2012, as the registration <strong>de</strong>skwill be open from 09.00 hrs on Sunday.We strongly recommend pre-registration onSunday, <strong>to</strong> avoid long queues on Monday morning.At 11.30 hrs, the group will <strong>de</strong>part from theEuskalduna Conference Centre and will be taken<strong>to</strong> a high point overlooking Bilbao, from whichthere is a spectacular panoramic view of thecity, a chance <strong>to</strong> observe some of the capital’sgreatest architectural features.The group will then move on <strong>to</strong> the worldfamous Guggenheim Museum for a gui<strong>de</strong>d <strong>to</strong>urof some of the most important exhibits.Designed by North American architect FrankO. Gehry, the limes<strong>to</strong>ne, glass, and titaniumbuilding is <strong>de</strong>scribed as one of the mostmagnificent examples of groundbreakingarchitecture of the 20th century, and aninnovative architectural landmark for the city.Its opening, 15 years ago, played a role in theoverall rejuvenation of the City of Bilbao; it haswelcomed more than ten million visi<strong>to</strong>rs.The Guggenheim Bilbao's collection spansmid-20th century <strong>to</strong> the present day, concentratingon post-war painting and sculpture inAmerica and Europe. There are both permanentand visiting exhibitions by Spanish and Internationalartists.The Guggenheim overlooks the Nervión river,and after the museum <strong>to</strong>ur, participants will beable <strong>to</strong> enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise. Duringlunch, the boat will sail through some picturesquevillages throughout the greater Bilbaoregion.The group will have a chance <strong>to</strong> absorb animpression of the city’s industrial past beforereaching the final stage of the excursion at theTransporter Bridge of Biscay (the ol<strong>de</strong>sttransporter bridge in the world) and enjoyingmagnificent views <strong>to</strong> the sea.The return <strong>to</strong> the Conference centre will be ataround 16.30 hrs, and there will be timeeither <strong>to</strong> relax or <strong>to</strong> join any company orassociation si<strong>de</strong>-meetings.EVENING SOCIAL PROGRAMMEThe centre contains a library, small studios,cafés, other cultural facilities, and a glassbot<strong>to</strong>medswimming pool on one of the upperfloors, giving the impression from below of a‘human aquarium’!Our reception, co-sponsored by Indar andIngeteam, will inclu<strong>de</strong> cocktails, a buffet supper,and musical entertainment, as wellas a chance <strong>to</strong> see some of the art exhibits.MONDAY 29 OCTOBERWelcome Reception:Alhondiga Cultural CentreThis year’s Welcome Reception will take placeat Bilbao’s Alhóndiga centre for art and culture,well known for its large ornate pillars, and itsmo<strong>de</strong>rn art gallery. The building was originally awine warehouse, <strong>de</strong>signed by the Basquearchitect Ricardo Bastida in collaboration withThibaut Matthieu. Today it is a multipurposevenue, re<strong>de</strong>signed in mo<strong>de</strong>rnist style by French<strong>de</strong>signer Philippe Starck. As well as the artgallery, which can be visited during our Reception.TUESDAY 30 OCTOBERExtra networking opportunity in the ExhibitionAfter the close of technical sessions on Tuesday,the Exhibition will remain open, with theatmosphere of a party, and pintxos (the Basqueequivalent of tapas) will be served with drinks.This will give participants a valuable, extraopportunity <strong>to</strong> make contact with the internationalhydro experts taking part in the exhibition.The Azurmendi complex has the largest Txakoliwine cellar of the Basque region, and <strong>de</strong>legateswill have a chance <strong>to</strong> taste the some of thewines before dinner.To add <strong>to</strong> the appropriate character of thisrestaurant for HYDRO 2012 participants,the Azurmendi restaurant is based on a concep<strong>to</strong>f sustainable <strong>de</strong>velopment, including extensiveuse of solar power, recycling of rainwater, andthe use of home-grown organic vegetables.The HYDRO 2012 Conference Dinner will behosted by Iberdrola.WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBERConference Dinner: Azurmendi restaurantThe HYDRO 2012 Conference Dinner will be anexceptional gastronomic experience, in theelegant Azurmendi restaurant, which is theproud hol<strong>de</strong>r of 2 Michelin stars. World famousBasque chef Eneko Atxa (see pho<strong>to</strong> below left)is consi<strong>de</strong>red an important reference in internationalhaute cuisine.
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