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ADVANCING POLICY AND PRACTICEInternational Conference and Exhibition

Bordeaux Convention Centre, France 26 to 28 October 2015

PROGRAMME, HOTELS AND REGISTRATION DETAILS

France has a major history of hydropower development, with experience in all major typesof dams and powerplants. EDF and other leading companies in the French hydro industry continue to be active both within France and worldwide.

France produces around 68 TWh/year from hydropower (about 15 per cent of total production) from its installed hydro capacity of nearly 25 500 MW. There is an additional 440 MW of hydro in operation in overseas departments and on Corsica.

During the HYDRO 2015 programme, EDF, CNR and others from the French industry will beready to share experience on industrial, environmental and social topics, such as innovationin high-tech tools, planning and development, expansion of generation capacity, safety issues,social benefits associated with river basin development, including governance with local stakeholders, uprating and refurbishment, the role and benefits of pumped-storage, andmany other topics.

Hotel rooms have been blocked in a range of hotels, with some 4* and 3* hotels being available adjacent to the Convention Centre, which is to the north of the centre of Bordeaux.For those preferring to be in the centre of town, there is a quick and easy connection by tram(or taxi) between this area and the Convention Centre. In town there is a wide choice of accommodation in all categories. See the Registration Form at the end of this Bulletin for a listof the hotels and their categories. Fuller details of each hotel are available on the website,where bookings can be made.

The elegant city of Bordeaux, a port city on the Garonne river in the north Aquitaine regionof southwest France, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. The historiccentre of the city, known as Port of the Moon, has been described as an outstanding urbanand architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment. There are more protected buildings than in any other French city, except Paris. Surrounded by vineyards, Bordeaux hasbeen producing fine wines since the 8th century, and today is regarded as the world’s majorwine industry capital. The city is known for its Gothic Cathédrale St-André, as well as its many fine and contemporaryart museums and 18th and 19th century mansions. Public gardens line the curving river quays,and the grand Place de la Bourse opens to the water, with the Three Graces fountain at its centre.The climate is mild, and weather is generally fine in October.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It has come to our attention that one (or more) scam accommodation bureaux are approaching our exhibitors and seeking to obtain credit card details while offering to reserve accommodationin Bordeaux. Their contact details are not genuine, and do not reflect where they are based. On at least oneoccasion they have claimed to be representing us, or SureFire Events. Please note SureFire Events is the onlycompany managing accommodation for our event, and they do not approach participants by telephone. Weare not associated in any way with ’EHS’ or ‘Trade Show Housing’, and we strongly recommend that no-onepasses credit card details to these organizations.

The city is served by Bordeaux-Merignac airport located 8 km from the centre. Direct flightsare available from many European and North African destinations as well as Montréal.There are also good road and rail connections with other major European cities. On Sunday 25 October and Thursday 29 October airport shuttle buses will be organized forHYDRO 2015 participants at peak times. Please see the online registration form for departuretimes and to pre-book tickets.

Sunday 25 October Monday 26 October Tuesday 27 October Wednesday 28 October

From 09.00 hrs: 08.30 hrs: 08.30 hrs: 08.30 hrs: Conference Registration and Opening Plenary Session: Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Exhibition Set-up Welcome addresses 11 - Hydro development in Africa 25 - Multipurpose benefits of hydro (access to stands from 09.00 hrs) Keynote addresses 12 - Civil works: Design and construction 26 - Pumped storage - I 13 - Powerplant safety 27 - Refurbishment and upgrades 14 - Social aspects 28 - Sedimentation management Coffee Coffee Coffee 11.00 hrs: Excursion departs to Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: St Émilion 1 - Climate and flood management 11 - Hydro development in Africa (contd) 29 - Hydro heritage (includes lunch) 2 - Structuring projects 15 - Civil works: RCC dams 30 - Pumped storage - II 3 - Tunnels and underground works 13 - Powerplant safety (contd) 27 - Refurbishment and upgrades (contd) 4 - Hydraulic machinery - I 16 - Hydro and the environment 28 - Sedimentation management (contd) Lunch Lunch Lunch

Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: 5 - Global development opportunities 17 - Succession planning 31 - Small hydro technology 6 - Contractual and legal aspects 18 - Dam safety 32 - Pumped storage - III 7 - Earthquakes and water infrastructure (Panel) 19 - Gates and penstocks 33 - Hydro plant refurbishment (IEA session) 8 - Hydraulic machinery - II 20 - Greenhouse gas emissions (IEA session) 34 - Electrical engineering

Coffee Coffee Coffee 19.00 hrs: Chairmen’s Meeting Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Closing Plenary Session: followed by 9 - Potential and opportunities: Developing countries 21 - Hydro in a decarbonized energy market Summary and outcomes 19.45 hrs: 10 - Managing risk 22 - Spillways Welcome to ASIA 2016, Vientiane

Speakers’ Briefing at the 7 - Earthquakes and water infrastructure (contd) 23 - Operation and maintenance and HYDRO 2016 Bordeaux Convention Centre 8 - Hydraulic machinery - II (contd) 24 - Hydropower and fish protection (IEA session)

20.30 hrs: 20.00 hrs: Welcome Reception 17.30 hrs: Networking party 20.00 hrs: Conference Dinner Speakers’ and Chairmen’s Reception Palais de la Bourse Refreshments in the Exhibition Halls Overlooking the river at Château Grattequina Bordeaux city centre (Evening free for private parties) in Bordeaux city centre

The AMI Hydropower Foundation (to which a portion of revenue from each annual conference is transferred) was created to assist theparticipation of delegates from the less developed countries. This is an independent charitable foundation, governed by a board ofinternational trustees. If you or your company would like to co-sponsor participants from one of the less developed countries,you can find more details about the Foundation on our website: www.hydropower-dams.com

Those wishing to apply for financial assistance to attend, should download the application details from the website, and submit theapplication at least 8 weeks before the start of the event, to ensure adequate time for processing of the application by the Trustees.

• Sunday 25 October: On the day of registration, a half-day excursion has been arranged for delegates and accompanying persons to the picturesque village of Saint-Émilion. The tour will departfrom the Bordeaux Convention Centre at 11.00 hrs for the 50-60 minute drive.(The registration desk will open at 09.00 hrs, so there will be time to register and pick upbags and documents before departing for the tour.)On arrival at St Émilion, participants will walk together into the centre of the medieval village, which is located in the heart of the famous Bordeaux vineyard region. Saint-Émilion is unique because of the importance of its wine estates, the quality of itswines and majesty of its architecture and monuments. The village is perched on a rockypromontory above the vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. In 1999, the vineyard landscape was listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.According to legend, in the mid-8th Century, a British monk, a native of Vannes andnamed Émilion, sought refuge in a retreat called Ascumbas (former name of the city ofSaint-Émilion), and his story lies somewhere between truth and legend.Between the 9th and the 19th centuries, limestone rock was quarried from beneath the village to create buildings, and this created catacombs underneath. Guided tours, before and after lunch, will include visits to the underground MonolithicChurch, the Catacombs, Collegiate Church and Cloisters, the Cordelier Cloisters and St Émilion’s Hermitage.Lunch, around midday, will be at the Amelia Canta restaurant. Facing the old marketsquare in the village, this restaurant provides a peaceful setting in the heart of the village.Its large terrace offers a prime view of the entrance to the famous monolithic church andthe tower that overlooks the village. The departure back to Bordeaux will be at around 15.30 hrs, and will arrive at theConvention Centre at approximately 16.30 hrs.

D. Aelbrecht, FranceH.I. Aker, TurkeyS. Alam, FranceJ. Antunes Sobrinho, BrazilI. Araki, JapanA. Asnake, EthiopiaM. Aufleger, AustriaE. Bellendir, Russian FederationL. Berga, SpainP. Boeriu, UNESCO-IHEH. Brekke, NorwayR. Bucher, GermanyJ.M. Buil Sanz, SpainA. Carrère, FranceR.C. Charlwood, USAD. Develay, BelgiumJ-M. Devernay, FranceM. De Vivo, FranceO. Didry, FranceE. Divet, FranceM.R.H. Dunstan, UK

I. Ekpo, NigeriaP. Erbisti, BrazilP. de Félix, FranceJ. Freitas, PortugalD. Fritsch, FranceM.A. Gómez Balandra, MexicoB. Gondouin, FranceM. Gospodjinacki, SloveniaR. Grether, GermanyF. Griffin, UKS. Grigatti, ItalyP. Gruber, SwitzerlandJ. Gummer, AustraliaC.R. Head, UKM. Heiland, GermanyA. Hughes, UKF. Isambert, FranceR.E. Israelsen, USAJia Jinsheng, ChinaØ. Johansen, NorwayC. Kayitenkore, Burundi

H. Kreuzer, SwitzerlandT. Kunz, SwitzerlandU Myo Myint, MyanmarR. Lafitte, SwitzerlandF. Lempérière, FranceB. Leyland, New ZealandLin Chuxue, ChinaLiu Heng, ChinaP. Mason, UKL. Mouvet, SwitzerlandN. and L. Nielsen, AustraliaA. Nombre, Burkina FasoA. Noorzad, IranH. Obermoser, SwitzerlandJ. Palacios Saiz, SpainA. Palmieri, ItalyB. Pelikan, AustriaJ-P. Person, FranceB. Petry, The NetherlandsJ. Plummer, UKJ. Polimon Lopez, Spain

Do Doc Quan, VietnamV. Radchenko, Russian FederationP.J. Rae, CanadaJ.R. Rojas Morales, Costa RicaG. Ruggeri, ItalyF. Coellha da Rocha e Silva, PortugalD. Roult, FranceJ. Rupcic, CroatiaA. Schleiss, SwitzerlandK. Seelos, NorwayJ-J. Simond, SwitzerlandS. Sparkes, NorwayB. Tardieu, FranceJ. Teyssieux, FranceJ. Thanopoulos, GreeceB. Trouille, USAC.V.J. Varma, IndiaJ.G. Warnock, UKO. Westberg, NorwayD.A. Williams, UKG. Zenz, Austria

International Steering Committee

• Sunday 25 October, Evening:HYDRO 2015 Chairmen and Speakers (presenters of accepted papers) are invited to a briefing at the Convention Centre, followed by a reception with supper at the elegant 19th century Château Grattequina, about 10 minutes’ drive from the Convention Centre,and overlooking the Garonne river.

Monday 26 October ~ Morning

Opening plenary session• Welcome and introduction to the themes of HYDRO 2015: Alison Bartle, Aqua~Media International Ltd., UK• Welcome messages: EDF, and Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France• Keynote speakers: Jacques Moulot, Chief Energy Specialist, AfDB; Luciano Canale, Senior Hydropower Specialist, The World Bank; Dr Anton Schleiss, President, ICOLD; and, Niels Nielsen, Secretary, IEA Hydro

Session 1: Climate and floodsChairman: Prof. Luis Berga, UPC Barcelona, Spain• Extreme events risk: exploring paleohydrology as a mitigation tool – K.I. Candee, Aqua Energie LLC., USA; D. Simmonds, SN Aboitez, The Philippines• Modelling the impact of climate change on existing and planned hydropower installations in East Africa – E. Jjunju, Å. Killingtveit, NTNU, Norway• Quantitative assessment of climate change impacts on the flow for power production of Yeywa hydropower plant – U Min Khaing, Ministry of Electric Power, Myanmar• Hydrometeorological forecasting for a large run-of-river HPP in Laos – B. Graff and A. Ouaabi, CNR, France; M. Raeder and S. Puangpatcharakul, XPCL, Lao PDR• Flood management of the Drin river hydropower cascade – Dr H. Hildebrand, Dr T.P. Kumar and Dr P. Schäfer, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG, Germany; Dr G. Meon, University of Brunschweig, Germany; F. Bundo, Kesh SH.A., Albania• Flood hazard definition in man-made catastrophic events with a particular focus on dam break – C. Massa, R.G. Pacheco and S. Lazzaro, ELC Electroconsult SpA, Italy• The evolution of assessing and addressing hydrological risk – N.J. Snorteland, S.A. Todaro, C.H. Smith and D.A. Margo, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USA

Session 2: Project structuringChairman: C.R. Head, Consultant, UK• Concession agreements – the long-term view – Sychath Boutsakitirath, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR; C. Grant, Multiconsult Ltd, UK• Evolution of financial structuring of projects in Bhutan – C. Rinzin, Druk Green Power, Bhutan• Ensuring technical sustainability of hydro projects through suitable O&M arrangements – F. Louis, World Bank, USA.• Forget BOOT – we need an alternative approach – C.R. Head, Consultant, UK (Additional contributions to be confirmed)

Session 3: Tunnels and underground worksDr Y. Thanopoulos, Consultant, Greece• The Mtkvari plant on the river Mtkvari in Georgia: pressure tunnel, boring method and design – S. Fedorov and V. Kraynik, Ukrhydroproject PJSC., Ukraine• Niagara tunnel project: hydraulic aspects – Dr E. Gschnitzer, Strabag, Austria; R. Fritzer, ILF Consulting Engineers GmbH, Austria• Design and operation of the Stanzertal hydropower plant headrace tunnel as reservoir – W. Widmann, T. Lebesmühlbacher and A. Eder, Infra Project Development GmbH, Austria; K. Knorpp, ILF Consulting Engineers GmbH, Austria• The 900 MW Baglihar scheme stage l and ll: rock engineering of the powerhouse complex – B. Stabel, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany• Rock mass hydrofracturing risk related to pressurized water tunnels – F. Amberg and D. Vietti, Lombardi Eng. Ltd., Switzerland• Challenges faced in the construction of SJVN's 15 km-long headrace tunnel for the 412 MW Rampur hydro project in Himachal Pradesh, India constructed in Himalayan geology – R.N. Misra, K.K. Gupta, A. Goyal, A. Dhiman, R. Sehgal and R. Singh, SJVN Limited, India• Unusual design solution for the crane beams of Venda Nova III underground powerhouse: a case study – M.A.A. Oliveira, S.M.M. Alves and C.D.R. Sarmento, EDP Gestão da Produção de Energia, S.A., Portugal; L.A.A. Moto, Reforço de Potência de Venda Nova III, ACE, Portugal; T.B. Abecasis, Tal Projeto, Portugal

Session 4: Hydro machinery – IChairman: Prof. H. Brekke, Emeritus Professor, NTNU, Norway• Launch of the HEA Global Technology Roadmap – C. Oldeneel, Hydro Equipment Association, Belgium • Designing Francis runners for 0-100% operation – A. Coutu, S. Marier, J. Chamberland- Lauzon and C. Monette, Andritz Hydro, Canada• The role of unsteady flow simulation in Francis turbine development – B. Nennemann, Andritz Hydro Canada Inc; O. Braun, Andritz Hydro SA, Switzerland• Laboratory tests of a 6-nozzle Pelton turbine for small hydropower plants – C. Cottin and V. Denis, MhyLab, Switzerland• Numerical simulation of turbulent flow in a Kaplan turbine - S. Kurosawa and K. Pohan,Toshiba Corporation, Japan

Monday 26 October ~ Afternoon

Session 5: Global development opportunitiesChairman: H. Irfan Aker, Dolsar Engineering, Turkey • A GIS tool for identifying potential hydropower sites in sparsely studied areas – E. Jjunju, Å. Killingtveit and F. Gimbo, NTNU, Norway• The role of pumped-storage in a pan-European supergrid – R. Bucher, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany• Developing cost-effective, flexible, reliable, GWh-scale energy storage: an e-storage project status update – O. Teller, A. Neto and L. Lenhard, Alstom Hydro, France; E. Mordefroid, EDF, France; H. van de Vegte, DNV GL, The Netherlands• Adaptation of Swiss hydropower infrastructure to meet future electricity needs – P. Manso, B. Schaefli and A.J. Schleiss, LCH-EPFL, Switzerland• Reserved flow powerplant dimensioning: how to deal with unusual uncertainties – L. Merlino and D. Theiner, SEL LPC, Italy•’Tidal garden' concept: development of a hydraulic operating model for optimizing its design and simulating its performance – D. Aelbrecht, C. Cochet and R. Derbert, EDF, France; F. Lempérière, HydroCoop, France

Session 6: Construction contractsChairman: P. Rae, P.J. Rae Consulting, Canada• NEC contracts: Good for hydropower projects – R.I. Patterson, Mott MacDonald, UK; W.R. Fergusson, Transpower NZ Ltd, New Zealand• Selected legal aspects of hydropower plant erection contracts: strategies to minimize project-related risks by drafting adapted contracts – B. Geisseler, Geisseler Law, Germany• Comparison of dispute boards’ rules for various contractual set-ups – H. Bruehl, Independent Consultant, Germany• Panel discussion on: Selecting the right contractor through an Early Contractor Involvement Scheme – Panellists to include Dr P. Mason, and others to be confirmed

Session 7: Workshop - earthquakes and water infrastructureCo-Chairman: Dr. R. Charlwood, Robin Charlwood & Associates, USA;P. Karki, The World Bank, USAAs some countries step up their hydropower and dams activities, it will be increasingly important for them to learn from experiences of other countries on dam safety, especiallyon the seismic parameters. The recent earthquake in Nepal has demonstrated that well de-signed projects are able to withstand seismic hazards but post earthquake analyses showsthat there is a genuine need to strengthen dam safety framework, revisit design parametersand build better for future seismic risks. The workshop will bring together leading specialistsand practitioners to come up with advice to nations embarking on hydro and dam building.• World Bank perspective and objectives of the workshop– P. Karki, The World Bank• Key issues for the performance of dams in earthquakes – Dr R. Charlwood, USA• Overview of the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal – B. Pokharel, Nepal Hydropower Association• Government perspectives on oversight mechanism and quality control: Considerations for large hydro projects – B. Shah, Investment Board of Nepal• NHA study on disaster risk management in the hydropower sector in Nepal

– B. Pokharel, Nepal Hydropower Association• Global persepctive of the performance of dams in earthquakes – P.S.S e Pinto, Portugal• Lessons learned in China after the 2008 Wenchuan event, and in Taiwan after the 1999 event – Dr R. Charlwood, USA

Technical papers to be presented during the Conference are listed below and all information is correct as of September 2015.The programme may be subject to minor changes and updates, which will be made available on our website (www.hydropower-dams.com).

• Predicting the performance of dams in earthquakes – Dr. G. Zenz, TU Graz, Austria• On the need to integrate disaster risk management within the hydropower sector – Prof. J. Reynolds, Reynolds International Ltd., UKPanel discussion on:• What are the key lessons for developing countries• What government policies/frameworks are required• What should international lending agencies do to help

Session 8: Hydro machinery – IIJ.H. Gummer, Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australia• Obtaining stress measurements on runners as a key contribution to reducing their degradation and improving the reliability of hydroelectric production units – L. Marcouiller and D. Thibault, Institut de Recherche d’Hydro-Québec, Canada• Oil film temperature measurements for high loaded PEEK coated bearings – P. Pajaczkowski, A. Schubert and M. Spiridon, Alstom Renewable, Switzerland Ltd• Control of a Francis unit with water hydraulic governor – A. Pühringer and M. Meusburger, Andritz Hydro, Austria; M. Nilsson, Vattenfall Vattenkraft AB, Sweden• Enhancing cavitation performance of GMS unit 1-5 turbines – K. Taylor, D. Burggraeve and L. Thompson, BC Hydro, Canada; S. Coulson and B. Harmer Voith Hydro, USA; I. Lang, Voith Hydro, Canada• Fatigue fractures of Francis turbine blades – H. Brekke, Emeritus Professor, NTNU, Norway• Cavitation detection in hydraulic turbines – H. Schmidt, O. Kirschner and S. Riedelbauch, University of Stuttgart, Germany; J. Necker and G. Arantes, Voith Hydro Holiding GmbH, Germany• Reducing lead time: Innovative method for stayvane extensions, from steel to composite – S. Beaulieu and M. Sabourin, Alstom Hydro, Canada; F. Czerwinski, Alstom Hydro, France• The reduction of tribo-oxidative wear in high frequency, low amplitude oscillation for guidevane bearing applications – M. Kim and E. Wapner, GGB Bearing Technologies, USA; H. Sarro, GGB Bearing Technologies, France; L. Ruscitto, GGB Bearing Technologies, Brazil• Durability of electro-mechanical equipment: the significance of the earthing concept for the prevention of corrosion damage – M. Büchler and M. Brem, SGK Swiss Society for Corrosion Protection, Switzerland• Numerical investigation on the influence of value and direction of the tidal wave on horizontal shaft type tidal powerplant operation – A. Smirnova, G. Semenov and E. Orlov, Power Machines, LMZ, Russia.• Turbine head cover resizing due to anomalous deflection during operation: the impact on O&M activity – M.R.C.M. Pacheco and J.E. Sequeira Correia, EDP Gestão da Produção de Energia S.A., Portugal• Design of a bulb-type generator as a replacement for existing Straflo units – I. Vazdar, V. Poljancic, Z. Milojkovic and M. Brcic, Koncar Generators and Motors Inc, Croatia; S. Majer, Koncar Electrical Engineering Institute, Croatia

Session 9: Development opportunities in Asia, Africaand Latin America

Chairman: C. Rinzin, Druk Green, Bhutan• Progress with Brazil’s hydropower develoment programme – Dr A. Geber de Melo, CEPEL, Brazil• Prudent harnessing of water resources-hydropower potential and development in Nepal – U. Khatiwada, NRN Investment Ltd, Nepal• Hydro potential and development opportunities in Madagascar – V. Ratsiranto, JIRAMA, Madagascar• Hydropower potential and development opportunities in Nigeria – I. E .Ekpo, Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria; Hon. Vice President of ICOLD • Planning development of Ethiopia’s hydropower resources – T. Wyatt, Power & Water Systems Consultants Ltd., UK; A. Pearce, Independent Consultant, UK; D. Thorn, WSP-Parsons Brinkerhoff, UK

Session 10: Managing riskChair: Dr J. Plummer, University of Cambridge, UK• Managing cross-border political risk in large-scale hydropower export projects – M.F. Katigbak, King & Spalding LLP, Philippines; K. Malone, King & Spalding LLP, USA• Using supplier performance data to improve project performance – E. Steel and Ø. Lilleland, Statkraft AS, NorwayPaper presentations will be followed by a debate:Risk analysis: Common sense, Distraction, or Emerging scienceKeynote: J-M. Devernay, Consultant, FranceJ. Plummer, University of Cambridge, UKM. McWilliams, Mott MacDonald, UKC. Head, Consultant, UK

Tuesday 27 October ~ Morning

Session 11: AfricaCo-Chairs: Adama Nombre, Honorary President of ICOLD, Burkina Faso;M.van Ginneken, The World Bank, USA• World Bank review of hydropower in Africa – N.J.M. Sans, The World Bank• Update on the plans for the Inga 3 development in DRC – E. Tshibangu, SNEL, DRC, and Prof L. Kitoko, University of Kinshasa, DRC• Climate change impacts of the proposed Grand Inga lll hydropower project – Congo river basin – B. Hamududu and Å. Killingtveit, NTNU, Norway• The current status of hydropower development and dam construction in Uganda– Dr H.E. Mutikanga, UEGCL, Uganda• The Rusumo Falls hydropower plant for Rwanda and Tanzania – P. Bodescot, A. Mikroutsikos and T. Vincent, Artelia Eau&Environnement, France; J-P. Huraut, Huraut Consultant, France• Optimizing coordination of the Ruzizi hydropower cascade: a case study – S. Galantino, A. Brasca and F. Vulpiani, Studio Ing G Pietrangeli, Italy; C. Kayitenkore, CEPGL, Rwanda• Small hydropower projects: an outlook for improving power generation from existing dams in the Nigerian economy – A. Ogundayo and P.M. Agwoko, Federal Ministry of Water Reources, Nigeria• The Fufu hydropower project: planning electricity production in Malawi– S. St-Pierre, G. Mathieu and C. Chancel, Artelia Eau Environnement, France; L. Mhango, Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Malawi; F. Laigle and B. Andral, EDF, France• Lesotho highlands water project phase ll, programme management – J. Sawyer, CDM Smith, Lesotho• The Kaléta hydropower project: achieving electrical self sufficiency in the Republic of Guinea – M. Condé, ACGPMP, Republic of Guinea; E.L. Fofana, PAHKS, Republic of Guinea; J-L. Cervetti, O. Enacheanu and B. Jacquemart, Tractebel Engineering, France• Responsible development for hydropower expansion in Africa: the case of the Luapula river basin – S. Renecke, Gibb Pty Ltd., South Africa

Session 12: Civil design and constructionCo-Chairmen: Dr. A. Hughes, Atkins Global, UK; Dr. Kamal Laksiri, CeylonElectricity Board, Sri Lanka• Design and erection of the six bottom outlets for the Cerro del Águila dam for flood routing during construction and future sediment flushing – S.M. Sayah and S. Calvo, Lombardi Eng. Ltd., Switzerland; S. Bonanni and A. Fenelli, Astaldi S.p.A., Switzerland• The geomembrane facing rockfill dam (GFRD): an advantageous proven system to construct safe dams – A. Scuero and G. Vaschetti, Carpi Tech, Switzerland; J. Machado do Vale, Carpi Tech, France• Estimation of soil characteristics for design of large earthfill dams: challenges and solutions at an early design stage: case study of the Atdorf pumped storage plant – M. Elias, Schluchseewerk AG, Germany; F. Remmert, Dr C. Prager and L. Schwarz, ILF Consulting Engineers GmbH, Austria• Optimization of intake trashracks – S. Bjarnason, T.S. Leifsson and G. Pétursson, Verkis Consulting Engineers, Iceland; H. Jóhannesson, Landsvirkjun, Iceland• The geomembrane faced hardfill dam, advantages of a new type of structure – N.I. Moutafis, Specialist Dam and Hydro Consultant, Greece; Y. Thanopoulos, Consulting Engineer, Greece• Study for the design of a high strength, low shrinkage and abrasion-erosion resistant concrete – F. Surico, Mapei SpA, Italy; C. Tenaglia and P. Bianciardi, Salini Impregilo SpA., Italy• Civil works design and construction challenges for Catuiran hydropower project, The Philippines – J. Grimston, Tonkin and Taylor International Ltd., New Zealand; N. Ortigas, Engineering & Development Corporation, The Philippines• Dam engineering: modernisation and rehabilitation of bituminous dam facings – C. Torkuhl, Walo Bertschinger AG, Switzerland• Hulu Terengganu hydro project and Puah power scheme, and reservoir impounding – C.J. Hanson and Choy Fook Kun, SNC Lavalin Power Sdn Bhd, Malaysia• From conflict to partnership: Experience of joint development of two 20 MW schemes on the Chancay river – B. Zdravkovic, Sinersa, Peru

Session 13: Powerplant safetyChairman: O.A. Westberg, Sivilingeniør Ole A. Westberg AS, Norway• Safety conditions in underground hydropower plants : A historical view of accidents. What did we learn from them? – O.A. Westberg, Sivilingeniør Ole A. Westberg AS, Norway• Handling uncertainties in transformer explosion risk assessment studies for underground powerplants – F. Chillè and L. Rogstadkjernet, Gexcon, Italy

• Safety of power plants, transformer caverns and underground works – G.T. Pálsson and A. Benediktsson, Landsvirkjun, Iceland• A novel transformer housing design concept for improved arc fault containment – H. Nordhagen and D. Nolte, Sintef Materials and Chemistry, Norway • Flooding from surge in underground plants: a severe safety risk – N. Dahlbäck, Vattenfall, Sweden• Gas control in the Xiangjiaba underground power station – Yi Zhi, China Three Gorges Corporation, China• Hydro-clone: a real-time simulation monitoring system for hydropower plant transients survey – C. Nicolet, A. Béguin and E. Bollaert, Power Vision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland; B. Boulicaut and G. Gros, Electricité d’Emosson SA., Switzerland• Cyber security for hydropower automation systems – K. van Overveld, ABB BV, The Netherlands; F. Hohlbaum, ABB AG, Switzerland; D. Wolf, ABB AG, Austria

Session 14: Social aspectsChair: L. Nielsen, Joint-Secretary, International Energy Agency• Implementation of a participatory approach with Cree communities to follow the environmental impacts of the Eastmain 1-A and Sarcelle powerhouses and Rupert division project – C. Durocher, Hydro-Québec, Canada; M. Dunn, Niskamoon Corp.,Canada

• Cleaning up the big muddy: a meta-synthesis of the research on the social impact of dams – J. Kirchherr, K. Charles and H. Pohlner, Oxford University, UK• Restoration and sustainability in hydro development – S. Sparkes, Statkraft A.S, Norway• Handling social issues through communication - a case study of RHPS 412 MW, Himachal Pradesh, India – K.K. Gupta, A. Jaiswal and S. Negi, SJVN Limited, India• Challenges and successes of working on a multi-lingual multi-cultural multi-contractual construction site in Vietnam – T. Pendrey, Mott MacDonald, UK• The sustainability profile of the Romanche-Gavet's project – E. Branche, EDF, France• Development and implementation of hydropower project resettlement management information system – Zhou Jingliang and Ji Peihuan, China Three Gorges Corporation, China

Session 15: Civil works – RCC damsChairman: Dr M.R.H. Dunstan, MD&A, UK• World developments in RCC dams - Part 2 – Dr. M.R.H. Dunstan, MD & Associates, UK• Advantages and disadvantages of roller compacted concrete technology in Myanmar – Zaw Min San and Tayzar Nyein Chan Kyaw, Ministry of Electric Power, Myanmar• Special features of the Tabellout RCC arched dam – J-L. Cervetti, M. Valadié and A. S Sichaib, Tractebel Engineering, France; R. Rachedi, National Agency of Dams and Transfers ANBT, Algeria• Design of the highest RCC dam: Gibe lll (246 m) – G. Pietrangeli, A. Pietrangeli, A. Cagiano de Azevedo and G. Pittalis, Studio Ing. G. Pietrangeli Srl., Italy• An extensive analysis of RCC mechanical and thermal parameters at Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam project – B. Ferraro, M. Giovagnoli and P. Mastrofini, Salini-Impregilo S.p.A., Italy• Janneh dam, Lebanon: a case study – A. Yziquel, F. Andrian and G. Mathieu, Artelia Eau & Environnement, France

Session 16: Hydropower and the environmentChairman: Prof. Markus Aufleger, University of Innsbruck, Austria• Net water evaporation from Eastmain 1 reservoir : a world first – A. Tremblay, C. Turpin and S. Tardif, Hydro Québec, Canada; I. Strachan and L. Pelletier, McGill University, Canada• Environmental design of hydropower – A. Harby, Sintef Energy Research, Norway• The challenges of maintaining an ecological flow during the filling of the Romaine 2 reservoir –– S. Meunier, Hydro Québec, Canada• Partial analysis of the strategic environmental assessment of the hydrological plans in Spain – A. Castro Valencia, Sonora University, Mexico; R.M. Arce Ruiz, University of Madrid (UPM), Spain• Hydropower development in harmony with the environment: a case study of SJVN’s hydropower projects – R.N. Misra, H.B. Sahay and O.P. Gupta, SJVN Ltd., India• A novel objective for building dams: water quality restoration. The case study of Cicekli and Nif dam – S. Alan and E. Köken, Dolsar Engineering Inc Co, Turkey• Santa Vittoria d’Alba: a hydropower plant fully integrated with the environment – B. Rocco and E. Fornari, Geodata Engineering SpA, Italy; G. Mao and M. Cellino, EGEA, Italy

Tuesday 27 October ~ Afternoon

Session 17: Succession planningProf Å. Killingtveit, NTNU, Norway • Passing on knowledge to the next generation of hydropower professionals: EDP’s strategy and experience – T. Marques, P. Rebelo, S. Godinho, N. Osório, M. Inês Lacerda and S.Pinheiro, EDP – Gestão da Produção de Energia, S.A., Portugal• Hydropower plants: price and prejudice – D. Wüthrich, J. Zordan and M. Baehler, LCH EPFL, Switzerland; G. Moser and R. Pasquier, IMAC EPFL, Switzerland; M. Stylo, EML EPFL, Switzerland• Building young hydropower professionals: Multiconsult’s model and experience – A.G. Pettersen, Multiconsult ASA, Norway• Anticipating and encouraging competencies transfer in EDF hydro engineering industry – F. Rao, EDF, France• Panel discussion

Session 18: Dam safetyChairman: H. Kreuzer, Consultant, Switzerland

• Emergency action plans for EDP dams in Portugal – A. Abreu Aguiar, A. Oliveira, J. Cunha and F.R. Telles, EDP Gestão da Produção de Energia, SA, Portugal• Assessment of dams and hydropower plants throughout Iraq and Kurdistan – Hama-Ameen Hasan Hawramany, Ministry of Electricity KRG, Kurdistan• Recent development in UK reservoir safety legislation – A.L. Warren and T. Hill, Mott MacDonald, UK• Innovative application of drone technology in the engineering of large dams – G. Pietrangeli, G. Pittalis, V. Millesi and R. Cifra, Studio Ing. G. Pietrangeli Srl, Italy• The reshaping project for the scour hole at Kariba dam on the Zambezi river – D. Mazvidza, Zambezi River Authority, Zambia; C. Noret and O. Clave, Tractebel Engineering, France• Locating seepage through, beneath and around dams – dam case studies: Bartley, England; King George V, England; Samanalawewa, Sri Lanka - Dr. A. Hughes, Atkins Global, UK; M. Jessop, Willowstick Technologies LLC., USA

Session 19: Gates and penstocksChairman: Prof. Anton Schleiss, EPFL, Switzerland; President, ICOLD• Can hydro dam safety gates and systems learn anything from flood defence barriers? – K. Grubb, Committee Member, ICOLD; R. Digby, KGAL M&E, UK• Cahora Bassa rehabilitation: challenges and solutions to restore total availability of the spillway gates – L. Boulat, D. Hensi and C. Chatron, Alstom, France; A. Botha, Ingérop International Consultants, France, J.Z.J. Chipuazo and M. Machava, Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa SA, Mozambique• Monitoring the structural health of penstocks – A. Jordan and E. Papilloud, Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland• The influence of karst occurrence in penstock construction – M. Filipponi, Marti Tunnelbau AG, Switzerland; P. Stakne and H. Wannenmacher, Marti Holding Ltd, Switzerland• Functional and dysfunctional approach of penstocks and spiral casings for both safety and performance – A-L Andrieu, P. Bryla, J-L. Ballester and T. Avril, EDF, France• A case of penstock rupture due to a spherical valve resonance: investigations and numerical simulation – G. Combes, J-L. Ballester and M. Dupont, EDF, France

Session 20: Greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs(IEA session)

Chairman: Dr. Albert C. Geber de Melo, CEPEL, BrazilUnderstanding the issue of GHG emissions from reservoirs is becoming increasingly important to the hydropower industry, where carbon footprints are receiving increasedscrutiny. The IEA Hydro Annex on ‘Managing GHG Reservoir Emissions’ is a leader in this ini-tiative and will launch its second Volume of Guidelines covering Modelling at the Conference. (This follows the launch of Guidelines Volume I on Measurement Programmesand Data Analysis at HYDRO 2012). The session will start with a description of the Guide-lines covering the screening process and modelling for pre-impoundment, post-impound-ment and unrelated anthropogenic sources, leading to an evaluation of net emissions.Examples will be provided of modelling outcomes from various countries. There will first bea panel presentation on Guidelines for quantitative analysis of net GHG emissions fromreservoirs (Volume 2 Modelling), led by Dr. J.M. Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil.

• Introduction – J.M. Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil• Estimating and modelling pre-impoundment emissions – A. Harby, SINTEF, Norway• Modelling post-impoundment emissions – V. Chanudet, EDF, France• Guidelines on modelling the impacts of unrelated anthropogenic sources – J. Alm, Natural Resources Institute Finland• Panel Discussion on IEA Hydro approach

Presentations• GHG Reservoir screening tool – UNESCO/IHA research project on the GHG status of freshwater reservoirs – V. Warnock, Mott MacDonald, UK• Pre-impoundment carbon stock and GHG emissions at two large hydro reservoirs at the downstream of Jinsha River, China – Zhao Ying, Li Zhe, Yang Hongbin and Chen Yongbo, China Three Gorges Corporation, China• Intensive monitoring of chemical species for calibration and validation of GHG prediction model in freshwater reservoirs: The case of two reservoirs in Brazil – M. Aurelio dos Santos, Energy Planning Programme, Brazil; M.A. Amorim, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil; J.M. Damázio, A.M. Medeiros and J.P. Rogério, CEPEL Electrobras, Brazil• Soil-air greenhouse gas fluxes influenced by farming practice in reservoir draw down area: the case of China Three Gorges reservoir – Li Zhe, Chuxue Lin, Yongbo Chen and Chong Li, China Three Gorges Corporation, China; Zhengyu Zhang and Jinsong Guo, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Session 21: The role of hydro in decarbonizedenergy production

Chairman: Prof F. Lantz, EEET, FranceAn international group of students on the Master’s programme of EEET (Economie de‘Environnement, de l’Energie et des Transport, France) will present their strategic visionto a panel of climate and hydropower experts. The students will make 10 minute presentations, and experts will then comment andbegin an inter-active debate. This session is being organized in collaboration with Fortum, which will seek to build bridges between EEET, HYDRO 2015, and the COP 21meeting taking place in Paris.• Panel discussionJ-M. Devernay, World BankJ. Plummer, University of Cambridge, UKJ. Bjöörn, Fortum Power & Heat, Sweden

Session 22: SpillwaysChairman: F. Lempérière, Hydro Coop, France• Treauray dam; an innovative solution for increasing spillway discharge capacity – F. Del Rey, Hydroplus, France; A. Le Gal, Eau du Morbihan, France; C. Le Menn, Safege, France• Hydraulic modelling for the selection and optimisation of energy dissipation arrangements for the Dal hydro plant – Y.I. Malik, Multiconsult, UK Ltd; R. Huber, Technical University of Munich, Germany• Hydrodynamic forces and repairs to stepped masonry spillways – P. Mason, MWH Ltd, UK• Design and hydraulic model of Gibe lll dam spillway – A. Cagiano Deazevedo, A. Masciotta, F. Pianigiani and A. Pietrangeli, Studio Ing. G. Pietrangeli Srl, Italy• Kárahnjúkar dam spillway: comparison of operational data and results from hydraulic modelling – S.M. Gardarsson, University of Iceland; A. Gunnarsson and G.G. Tomasson, Landsvirkjun, Iceland; M. Pfister, EPFL, Switzerland• Rubber seal maintenance of spillway sluice gate for large-scale hydropower stations – Pei Xiaohu,Wang Duanxiang, Zhu Quanping, Chen Jingkang, Tang Juan and Yang Lanlan, China Three Gorges Corporation, China • Pressure distribution of a labyrinth-crested spillway – S. Chevalier and A. Rabias, Raycap, Greece; P. Papanicolaou, University of Athens, Greece• Layout features and design solutions for the service and construction spillway at Mtkvari, Georgia – O.N. Ivanova, Ukrhydroproject PJSC., Ukraine

Session 23: Operation and maintenanceChairman: F. Coellha da Rocha e Silva, Portugal/Mozambique• Enterprise-wide asset health for hydropower companies – S. Hagner, ABB, Germany; M. Barabino, ABB, Italy• Challenging grid requirements and operating conditions: adaptable and flexible

solutions for turbine governing system retrofits – M. Bouschon, T. Miscioscia, F. Blasselle and F. Hebrard, Alstom Hydro, France• The hydrostatic water bearing: from innovation to continuous development. The case study of West Kiewa – J. Virone, M. Baloyan, V. Polzella, M. Badin and D. Robert, Alstom Hydro, France• New trends in operation and maintenance challenges for Pelton turbines – E. Parkinson, A. Karakolcu, N. Gervais, S. Lais and Th. Weiss, Andritz Hydro Ltd., Switzerland• Applications of condition-based maintenance on the trashracks of a run-of-river powerplant – Dr P. Métrailler and E. Papilloud, Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland; Dr B. Revaz, Sensima Inspection Sarl, Switzerland• Digital image correlation method in hydro turbine shaft torque and vibration monitoring – V.I.J. Kokko, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Finland; P. Saarenrinne, J. Miettinen and M. Ylönen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland• Hydro plant operational costs: the impact of modern control systems – P. Ilomäki and J-P.Jalkanen, Valmet Automation Inc., Finland• Turbine power output measurement using a strain gauge full bridge – C. Weichselbraun and J. Mayrhuber, Verbund Hydro Power GmbH, Austria• Maximization of annual profits from India’s Chamera III scheme – P. Kaul, NHPC Ltd., India

Session 24: IEA - Hydropower and FishChairman: N. Nielsen, Joint Secretary, International Energy AgencyUnderstanding the impacts of hydropower development on fish populations and societies is gaining increased importance as new developments seek to meet sustainability targets. The IEA Hydro Annex on ‘Hydropower and Fish’ is developing aRoadmap to collect a full range of information on this subject. Significant gaps inknowledge will be identified, and studies undertaken to address them, with the purposeof helping to develop best practices in the management of this issue. The session willcover both the basis of the Roadmap and examples of good practices already in place.This will be an iterative session with input from the audience. • Summary: IEA Hydro's Annex on Hydropower and Fish – H-P Fjeldstad, SINTEF, Norway• Kembs on the Rhine river: restoring biological continuity – K.Liné, A.Barillier and A.Garnier, EDF, France • Fish and hydropower in Norway: Recent R & D projects – M. Stickler, Statkraft, Norway• The ‘SafPass’ project. Safe Two-way fish migration past hydropower structures – H-P Fjeldstad, SINTEF, Norway• Turbine biological evaluation tools and their applications using sensor fish data – D. Deng, PNNL, USA• Strasbourg and Gerstheim fish-passes: a new step for salmon to reach the upper Rhine – P. Venzon, E. Chirat, V. Peloutier and K. Liné, EDF - CIH, France• Selection of variable speed turbines for optimum fish protection at the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, Wales – M. Case, Tidal Lagoon Power Ltd., UK; Dr A.Turnpenny, Turnpenny Horsfield Associates Ltd, UK; J. Michelcic, Andritz Hydro, Austria• Technical developments in dish barrier, collection and guidance systems – A. Peters, Pacific Netting Products, USA

Wednesday 28 October ~ Morning

Session 25: Valuing the multipurpose benefits of hydroChairman: Michel de Vivo, Secretary-General ICOLD, France• Multiple benefits of hydro plants in the Far East of Russia – E.V. Dod and T.R. Khaziahmetov, JSC RusHydro, Russia• Economic benefits of multipurpose reservoirs in the United States – B. Hadjerioua, A. Witt, M. Bonnet Acosta, K. Stewart and M.H. Mobley, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA• Value creation at hydropower projects developing a methodology for systematic assessment and benefit sharing – K. Schumann, EDF - DPIH DCEET, France; P. Strosser, ACTeon, France; C. Baze, EDF, France; G Beaufaron, European Institute for Energy Research (EIFER), Germany • Value-based decision making for asset investments – B. Neijens, Copperleaf Technologies Canada

• The multipurpose water uses of hydropower reservoir: the SHARE concept – E. Branche, EDF, France• The Three Gorges ship lift – Wu Xiaoyun, CTGPC, China• Independent power producer (IPP) project with multi-purpose for developing country - K. Soulinphoumi, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR; C. Chutachindakate and N. Yanpirat, Team Consulting International Co., Ltd., Thailand

Session 26: On-going pumped-storage projects in Europe Co-Chairmen: Bruno Trouille, MWH, USA; José Freitas, EDP, Portugal• Retrofitting a large conventional pumping machine toward a variable speed machine; a case study – J-L.Drommi, T. Sautereau, D. Graveleine, J. Abadie and J. Weymann, EDF CIH, France; T. Klein and D. Metral, Alstom Hydro, France• Swansea bay tidal powerplant: Bi-directional bulb pump-turbines with variable speed – E. Kontoleontos, M. Kragl, J. Michelcic, S. Weissenberger and B. Benz, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria; M. Case, Tidal Lagoon Power, UK• Plant automation system extending over underground sites to control the entire production process at a pumped-storage power plant in Switzerland – T. Benz and R. Roos, ABB Switerland Ltd• Technical analysis of the retrofit of the damper cage of an electrical generator of a pumped-storage plant of 162 MVA – J.M. Laskurain, M. Avis, G. Diaz, N. Churruca, N. Arranz and X. Calvo, Indar Electric S.L., Spain• Improving the efficiency of a pumped-storage plant using a reversible unit with built-in ring gate: example of the Dniester pumped-storage powerplant – M. Kudiy and I. Tugaeva, Ukrhydroproject PJSC., Ukraine

Session 27: Refurbishment and upgradingChairman: H. Obermoser, AF-Consult Ltd., Switzerland• Further thoughts on timing for major overhauls of hydroelectric equipment – J.H. Gummer, Hydro Consult Pty Ltd., Australia; H. Obermoser, AF-Consult, Switzerland• Increasing resilience against climate change impacts while rehabilitating the Kairakkum plant in Tajikistan – K. Jorde, KJ Consult, Austria; C. Davies, EBRD, UK; R. Seidelmann, Consultant, Germany; M. Watzal, Independent Economist, Austria• An extensive upgrade of the 65 MW unit at Lipno hydro plant – A. Skotak, A. Petricek, M. Feilhauer, J. Obrovsky and L. Stegner, CKD Blansko Engineering a.s., Czech Republic• Refurbishment of umbrella-type Kaplan units: what we learned – D. Dolenc, D. Udovic, B. Hudobivnik and J. Gale, Litostroj Power d.o.o., Slovenia• Volga hydropower plants: rehabilitation and upgrading Zhigulevskaya, Volzhskaya, Rybinskaya and Saratovskaya – V. Shkolnik, V. Novozhilov, S. Tiles, V. Scoryatin and A. Kozlov, Power Machines, Russia• Rehabilitation of the Kegums 2 hydropower plant – B. Pettersson, SWECO International AB, Sweden; M. Kunickis, Latvenergo A/S, Latvia• Successful refurbishment and upgrade: Systematic approach for efficiency improvement of up to 30 per cent. Recent projects within Verbund – J. Mayrhuber, Verbund Hydro Power GmbH, Austria• Common area control system for six hydropower plants (totalling 935 MW): the Þjórsá and Tungnaá area in Iceland – J. Pálmason, Verkis Consulting Engineers, Iceland; V. Knútsson and D.V. Loftsson, Landsvirkjun, Iceland• Overall renovation of an old hydropower station by adopting a simplified 3-nozzle horizontal Pelton turbine – K. Shimokawa, T. Tukamoto and S. Nakamura, Voith Fuji Hydro K.K., Japan; M. Higashide, Hokuriku Electric Power Company, Japan• Turnkey rehabilitation project case study: Kariba North Bank HPP, Zambia – M. Maloza, Zesco, Zambia; Y. Straub, J. Virone and D. Robert, Alstom Hydro, France• Refurbishment of the Chief Joseph turbines – B. Papillon, E. Moisan, F. Mathieu and F. Paquet, Alstom Hydro, Canada; É. Mazauric and A. Rochas, Alstom Hydro, France• La Bathie uprating project: practical aspects of implementation and construction – S. Guyot and L. Terme, EDF, France• N'Seke rehabilitation: challenges and solutions for the integration and interface of the complete control system of four units – J. Mignan and P. Pagie, Alstom Renewable Switzerland LLC• Ruacana refurbishment: mission accomplished – M. Collins, R. Eckersdorfer, S. Weissenberger and M. Oswald, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria; R. Carsten, Nam Power, Namibia

• Refurbishment of Binga power plant in Philippines – P. Østby, Ø. Gjerde, J.T. Billdal and H. Lysaker, Rainpower Technology AS, Norway• Variety of technical challenges met during rehabilitation of hydroelectric units G27 and G28 at Inga 2 – B. Chanzy and T. Durand, Tractebel Engineering, France

Session 28: SedimentationChairman: S. Alam, Consultant, France• Policy considerations for sustainable hydropower: reliability, climate change and sedimentation – G. Annandale, Golder Associates Inc., USA• Rhône river, sediment management – C. Moiroud, S. Reynaud and M. Rocle, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France• Use of the Patrind hydroelectric project forebay area as a ‘natural’ de-sander – S. Alam, Consultant, France; SangHoon Kim, Daewoo E&C, Korea; ChangYol Park, Saman, Korea; M. Roca, HR Wallingford, UK; R. Boes, ETH Zurich, Switzerland• Analysis of sediment peak regulation during the flood season in the Three Gorges reservoir – Zhou Man and Hu Xinge, China Three Gorges Corporation, China; Xu Tao, China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd., China• Monitoring strategy of suspended sediment concentrations on the Upper Rhône – R. Le Boursicaud, G. Pierrefeu and D. Bonhomme, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France• Gries: a global approach example for hydropower reservoir sedimentation management – G. Bourban and E. Papilloud, Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland• State-of-the-art technology to clean up reservoirs – S.C. Ooijens and M. van der Zande, Royal IHC, The Netherlands; N. Viezee, MTI Holland, The Netherlands• Siltation problems on the Satluj river and the impact on machines at the large-scale hydro schemes – K.K. Gupta, A. Goyal, A. Dhiman and R. Sharma, SJVN Limited, India• Recent experiences from sediment removal projects – T. Jacobsen, Sedicon AS., Norway; A. Jiménez, Sedicon Latinamérica SA., Costa Rica• Modelling and monitoring of reservoir sedimentation – H. Nøvik, Multiconsult, Norway; S. Stoketh, Statkraft AS, Norway; H. Mymrvold, NTNU, Norway

Session 29: Hydro heritageChairman: M. Oglethorpe, Historic Scotland, UK• How to preserve and protect the cultural heritage of hydro – D. Fleetwood, Historic Scotland, UK• How to document a heritage site: a project to embed the recording of cultural heritage in site management – U. Yilmaz, NVE, Norway• Commercial perspectives on recording heritage: Why it pays to recognise your cultural heritage – TBC, Statkraft, Norway• Engaging with cultural heritage through new development: the Cushman hydro scheme – R. Stearnes, Tacoma Power, USA• Industrial technology promoting industrial heritage: what hydro can learn from the Scottish ten – M. Oglethorpe, Historic Scotland, UK

Session 30: On-going pumped-storage projectsworldwide

Co-Chairmen: B. Trouille, MWH Global, USA; Dr Negede AbateKassa, Federal Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise,Ethiopia• Basic design and economics of pumped-storage powerplant complexes for Sri Lanka – T. Wickramarathna, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka• The adjustable speed unit 4 at Kazuno-gawa, Japan – T. Tanaka and T. Fujita, Toshiba Corporation, Japan; T. Watanabe, Tokyo Electric Power Co. Inc., Japan; K. Horio, Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc., Japan • Upper Cisokan: Indonesia’s first pumped storage project – T. Hartanto, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Indonesia; A. Yahmadi, PT PLN, Indonesia• Increasing efficiency and flexibility of the upper reservoir of Binalood pumped-storage project based on power generation schedule with PSO and BPSO algorithms – M.Z. Kharrazi Zade and M. Daliry, Tooss-Ab Consulting Engineers Co., Iran• Bath County: the successful replacement of 6 x 530 MVA motor generator rotors – S. Allheyer and D. Ludwig, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; T. Hildinger, Voith Hydro Ltda., Brazil; L. Meier, Voith Hydro Inc., USA• Hydraulic development of a very high head reversible pump-turbine with a focus on stability issues – Quanwei Liang, Yongzhi Zhao, Weichao Liu and Jinsheng Zheng, Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., China

Wednesday 28 October ~ Afternoon

Session 31: Small hydroChairman: M. Gospodjinacki, President, ESHA• Compact mini hydro: standardization of a small turbine combined with a model-tested hydraulic profile – R. Yvrard, Andritz Hydro GmbH, France• Numerical simulation of the flow in a Francis turbine including the runner seals on the crown and band side – Dr J. Schiffer, Dr H. Benigni, Dr H. Jaberg and T. Schneidhofer, Graz University of Technology, Austria; M. Ehrengruber, WWS Wasserkraft, Austria• Parametric design and optimization of turgo turbine runners – J.S. Anagnostopoulos and D.E. Papantonis, National Technical University Athens, Greece; G.A. Aggidis, Lancaster University, UK• A new development concept for small hydro plants: The further study report No 2 – Y. Ogino and K. Yamaishi, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., Japan• A new concept of hydrokinetic turbine for river flows – J-L Kueny, Optydro Concept Sarl, Switzerland• Technical and economic assessment of an Archimedean screw with variable speed operation under variable flows – N. Fergnani, P. Silva and E. Macchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy• Micro tubular turbine as a solution for diversifying micro hydro resources – M. Ashida, T. Tsukamoto and S. Nakamura, Voith Fuji Hydro K.K., Japan; B. Keck and M. Rosico, Voith Hydro Srl, Italy

Session 32: Optimized value, use and integration ofpumped-storage projects

Co-Chairmen: B. Trouille, MWH Global, USA; D. Surla, EDF, France• Optimized configuration of a seawater pumped-storage plant with a multiple variable speed reversible pump-turbines – J. Alterach and A. Danelli, RSE SpA, Italy; A. Stoppato and G. Cavazzini, Padua University, Italy; G. Costantino, Consultant, Italy• Pumped-storage hydropower for delivering balancing power and ancillary services: A case study in Fortun hydropower system – I. Norang and Å. Killingtveit, NTNU, Norway• Variable speed pumped storage with converter-fed synchronous machines (CFSM) – advanced grid services in network with large penetration of wind and solar generation –S. Aubert and Dr C. Hillberg, ABB Switzerland Ltd; Dr A. Lechner and J. Hell, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria

Session 33: Renewal and upgrading of hydropowerplants (IEA session)

Chairman: B. Hadjerioua, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USAAs hydro plants age, asset assessments often indicate the requirement for renewal andthe opportunity for upgrades. The former extend the life of equipment and the latter

increase output and provide more flexible performance to meet changes in the electric-ity market. The IEA Hydro Annex on ‘Renewal and Upgrading of Hydropower Plants’has collected and summarized a large number of case histories and is set to launch itsfinal report. The session will highlight some of the case histories and present a synthesis of goodpractice and lessons learned.• Keynote Address: Importance of renewal and upgrading of existing hydropower plants – Y. Miyanaga, CRIEPI, Japan• Summary of IEA Annex-XI activities and launch of the Final Report – T. Akiyama, NEF, Japan• Possible 10 – 60 per cent increased generation from upgrading and extension projects – Prof Leif Lia, NTNU, Norway• Upgrading and extension projects include a variety of considerations and give diverse conclusions – Sigve Næss, BKK, Norway• Renewal , upgrading and capacity expansion of the 125 MW Kaplan units at the Gezhouba hydropower station – Yan Kun, China Yangtze Power Co, Ltd, China• Upgrading the headrace junction to increase generation during flooding at the Oigawa powerplant – K. Morishita, Chubu Electric Power Co Inc, Japan• Development of vertical bulb turbines – K. Shimokawa and M. Ashida, Voith-Fuji, Japan• United States hydropower fleet upgrades programmes: a few examples – B. Hadjerioua, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA

Session 34: Electrical engineeringCo-Chairmen: Prof J-J Simond, EPFL, Switzerland and R. Bucher, Lahmeyer International, Germany• Why hydro is critical to grid stability – R. Clarke-Johnson and D. Aswani, American Governor Co, USA• Validation of the CFD calculation for a complete hydro generator by measurements – J. Contreras Espada, G. Traxler-Samek and S. Schofer, Andritz Hydro Switzerland Ltd; S. Spring, T-plus Engineering GmbH, Germany• The reliability design and implementation of a remote centralized computer supervision and control system for large cascade hydropower plants – Li Yongnian, Xie Qiuhua and Wang Yan, China Three Gorges Corporation, China• Reduction of radial forces due to a rotor double-earth fault – G. Ardley, T. Lugand and A. Schwery, Alstom Renewable, Switzerland; S. Kamarsu, Alstom Renewable, India• A system for online shaft torsion measurement – A. Elez, I. Poljak and D. Šeremet, Koncar Electrical Engineering Institute Inc., Croatia; J. Študir, Koncar Generators and Motors, Croatia; M. Dujmovi�, HEP Production, Croatia• Rotor shape recognition system – M. Cloutier, VibroSystM, Canada• Experience with insulation ageing – E.J. Faria, T. Hildinger and M.J. da Silva, Voith Hydro, Brazil

• Monday 26 October: The rich tapestry of spectacular sights and impressive landmarks to enjoy in Bordeaux hasearned the city UNESCO world heritage status. Starting at 09.00 hrs from the ConventionCentre, this first tour will begin with a 2.5 hour walk around some of the best known landmarks, viewing the architecture from the outside. There will be a break for coffee anda local ‘canelé’ pastry during the walk. Around 12.30 hrs, participants will have lunch, followed by a visit to the Musée desBeaux-Arts. A permanent collection of European paintings and sculptures are spreadacross two wings of the Museum, following an itinerary encompassing the major periods inthe history of art. The paintings reflect the main 19th century movements (Romanticism, Academicism and Realism). There are halls devoted to navy scenes (Gudin, Isabey), landscapes (Corot, Diaz de la Peña, Boudin), animal paintings (Bonheur, Princeteau) andportraits (Couture, Carolus-Duran, Fantin-Latour and Morisot). There are also works byOdilon Redon, Marquet and Les Fauves, Lhote and other Cubist artists, as well as by Bissière, Dorignac, Matisse, and Picasso.The arrival back at the Convention Centre will be around 16.00 hrs.

• Tuesday 27 October:The second visit will be to the coastal town of Arcachon, famous for its landscape, seafoodspecialities, the architectural style of its older houses, as well as for Europe's largest sanddune. On arrival the group will embark on private boats for a cruise around the bay, witha commentary about the area, and a chance to sample local oysters. Lunch will be on thesea front, at restaurant Chez Pierre. After lunch, the group will drive to the foot of theDune of Pilat, which is nearly 3 km long, 500 m wide, with a maximum height of 110 m.The dune is moving inland at a rate of 5 m/year. The view from the top is spectacular.The arrival back at the Convention Centre will be around 17.30 hrs.

• Wednesday 28 October: The tour will travel southeast to the Sauternes wine region. There will be a guided tour of thewine-making facilities and a chance to taste the wine at the Château de Cerons. Built in theearly 18th century, and located on a terrace overlooking the Garonne river, the Château has26 ha of vineyards and produces three kinds of wine. After lunch in the manor house, there will be a visit to Château Cazeneuve, close to the CironGorge. This is a 13th century castle which was once home to the kings of Navarre, and laterKing Henri IV of France and Queen Margot. The grounds and some rooms in the Châteauhave been restored to their former glory.Arrival back at the Convention Centre will be around 17.00 hrs.

• Monday 26 October:The HYDRO 2015 Welcome Reception will take place in the elegant and world famous Palais dela Bourse (stock exchange building), in the centre of town, and close to the River Garonne. This will be a cocktail reception with a light buffet supper.

• Tuesday 27 October:The exhibition will have extended opening hours after the conference sessions, to provide anextra opportunity for networking with HYDRO 2015 Exhibitors. Drinks and canapés will beavailable in the exhibition halls.

• Wednesday 28 October:The HYDRO 2015 Farewell Dinner will take place at Hanger 14, a venue full of character in theheart of the city, on the left bank quay of the Garonne, offering a magnificent panoramic viewalong the river. A dinner of local specialities and world-famous Bordeaux wines will beaccompanied by entertainment, to provide a memorable ending to the conference.

Tour A: EDF installations in the region of the PyrénéesThursday 29 October: The tour will depart from Bordeaux after breakfast for the 28 MW Baigts de Bearn powerplantin the Gave de Pau region; it is equipped with three Kaplan units.A major priority for EDF in this region is the preservation of migratory fish. As part of the Master Plan for Development and Management of Water from the Adour-Garonne Basin, in2002, EDF equipped the Baigts de Béarn plant with a fish lift, which will be seen on the tour. In 2006, this system was improved to enhance economic and environmental interests. Afterlunch the group will continue to the Plan de Tech powerplant and to the nearby Arrens power-plant, which is equipped with two 15 MW Pelton units. In the early evening the group willcheck into a hotel in Lourdes for two nights. After lunch, the group will continue to Lourdes, and check into Hotel Panorama for a two-night stay. There will be time for sightseeing in Lourdes in the afternoon before dinner.

Friday 30 October: After breakfast the tour will continue to the 185 MW Pragnères powerplant, in the Luz-Saint-Sauveur valley, Hautes-Pyrénées. Pragnères is one of the most important and complexdevelopments in the region. It is part of a system of hydraulic works which collect water froma number valleys, to create a head of around 1000 m. The development involved 40 km oftunnels, four dams, 30 intakes, a hydropower plant and two pumping stations. Between 2007and 2010, EDF replaced 800 m of penstock on the steep mountainside: a major technical andhuman accomplishment.Water is transferred to the Cap de Long reservoir, which has a storage capacity of 70 ¥ 106 m3

and a surface area of 1.1 km2. The arch dam and reservoir will be visited after lunch. There willthen be a visit to the 33 m-high Plan du Tech concrete arch dam, which has a storage capacity of1.3 ¥ 106 m3; it is located at an altitude of el. 1270 m. Nature trails have been created around thearea of the dam, to demonstrate the harmony between geology, landscape, forestry and hydropower.

Saturday 31 October:After breakfast the group will continue to Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on the FrenchBasque coast. A leisurely day has been planned, starting with a sightseeing tour, followed bylunch, and then some free time for shopping before dinner at the hotel.

Sunday 1 November:Departure for Bordeaux will be at 09.30 hrs. There will also be an option for delegates totransfer to the airport in Biarritz.

Tour B: CNR installations in the region of ProvenceThursday 29 October: The tour will depart from Bordeaux Airport and make the short flight to Lyon in easternFrance. The first technical visit will be to the 80 MW (bulb units) Pierre Bénite run-of-riverplant and lock operated by CNR, which was constructed to the south of Lyon in a denselyindustrialized urban area. The ecological flow has been increased to allow for theimplementation of a small hydro plant. Dinner and the overnight stay will be in Lyon.

Friday 30 October: After breakfast the tour will continue towards the scenic town of Avignon, in Provence,stopping en route to view river restoration works on a stretch of the Rhône between Donzère-Mondragon and Pont Saint Esprit, where CNR undertook a project to “give dynamics back tothe river”. The aim was to mitigate problems of rising water levels and to provide sedimentto encourage new types of alluvial ecosystems.The final visit will be to the 60 MW Sauveterre dam and hydro plant. Fish protection measuresare underway; currently fish can only pass through a navigation lock. A high level fishwaynow under construction will open the way for numerous species to access the main spawningground upstream of the basin. The overnight stay will be in Avignon.

Saturday 31 October:In the morning the group will have a guided tour of the historic town of Avignon, and afterlunch will return to Lyon where the tour will end.

The Technical Exhibition will be an important element of HYDRO 2015, bringing together experts from the manufacturing industry, consultants, developers andprofessional associations. All lunch and refreshments will be served in the Exhibition Halls. Delegates are encouraged to move around the whole exhibition areaover the three days, to have a comprehensive overview of the exhibits on display, and to make new contacts among the international hydropower community. A networking party will take place in the Exhibition Halls after the conference sessions on Tuesday afternoon. The Exhibition Halls therefore have extendedopening hours on Tuesday until 19.30 hrs.

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ACM Composites, UK www.acmbearings.co.uk 248Adams Schweiz AG, Switzerland www.adams-armaturen.ch 142AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd www.afconsult.com 138Agudio Cablecranes, Italy www.agudio.com 205Airvalve France SAS, France www.airvalvefrance.fr 229Alsia, France www.alsia-regulage.com 48Alstom, France www.hydro.power.alstom.com 59Armatury Group as, Czech Republic www.armaturygroup.cz 250Artelia, France www.arteliagroup.com 302Andritz Hydro GmbH www.andritz.com 58AquaVision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland www.aquavision-eng.ch 91ATB Riva Calzoni SpA, Italy www.atbrivacalzoni.com 35Ballard Marine Construction, USA www.ballardmc.com 232Bartec | Syscom, Switzerland www.syscom.ch 228Bilfinger VAM Anlagentechnik GmbH, Austria www.vam.bilfinger.com 13BKW Energie SA, Switzerland www.bkw-france.fr 106Borflex, France www.borflex.fr 247Bosch Rexroth, France www.boschrexroth.fr 104Brødrene Dahl , Norway www.dahl.no 94Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Austria www.bkvibro.com 52Cadinox, Spain www.cadinox.com 303Camuna Idroelettrica SpA, Italy www.alpiah.eu 23Carco Srl, Italy www.carco.it 233Carpi Tech, Switzerland www.carpitech.com 57CEA Cooperativa Edile Appennino, Italy www.cea-coop.it 27Cedren, Norway www.cedren.no 94Cementys, France www.cementys.com 245CG Electric Systems, Hungary www.cgglobal.com 107China Valves Technology Inc, China www.cvvt.com 134CKD Blansko Small Hydro, Czech Republic www.ckdblansko.cz 9CleanPower AS, Norway www.cleanpower.no 207CNC Tvar sro, Czech Republic www.cnctvar.cz 96CNR, France www.en.cnr.tm.fr 73Comité Français des Barrages et Réservoirs www.barrages-cfbr.eu 240Copperleaf Technologies, Canada www.copperleaf.com 2D2FC Energy Valves, France www.d2fc.com 152Dae Yang Hydro Co, Ltd, South Korea www.dyhydro.co.kr 206Deublin Sarl, France www.deublin.com 39DFME Sp zoo, Poland www.dfme.pl 119Di Nicola Infinam srl, Italy www.dinicola.net 12Dolsar Engineering Inc Co, Turkey www.dolsar.com.tr 63Dongfang Electric Machinery, China www.dfem.com.cn 112Douce-Hydro, France www.doucehydro.com 41DSD Noell GmbH, Germany www.dsd-noell.com 55Dyrhoff Ltd, UK www.dyrhoff.co.uk 135EDF, France www.edf.com 209Elledi, Italy www.elledi.vi.it 111Emerson/Leroy-Somer, France www.leroy-somer.com 60EPFL-LMH, Switzerland www.epfl.ch 91Ergonbluenergy, Italy www.ergonbluenergy.com 125Eurec, Belgium www.eurec.be 234Farab, Iran www.farab.com 90Fayat Group, France www.fayat.com 235Federal Mogul Deva GmbH, Germany www.deva.de 153Ferry Capitain, France www.ferrycapitain.fr 155FGTI, France www.fgtindustrie.fr 139Flame Spray SpA, Italy www.flamespray.it 50F.Nencini Srl, Italy www.nencini.com 307Franke-Filter GmbH, Germany www.franke-filter.de 201Gamesa Electric, Spain www.gamesaelectric.com 29Ganz Engineering and Energetics Machinery LLC, Hungary www.ganz-eem.com 301GE Bently Nevada, France www.ge-mcs.com 114Geppert Hydropower Austria www.geppert.at 141Gerster Technologie AG, Switzerland www.gerster.ch 40GGB Bearing Technology, Brazil www.ggbearings.com 66Gibb, South Africa www.gibb.co.za 64Global Hydro Energy, Austria www.hydro-energy.com 3Groupe Fit, France www.groupe-fit.fr 126Hans Kuenz, Austria www.kuenz.com 82Hawe Hydraulik, Austria www.hawe.de 34Hef-Durferrit, France www.hef-group.com 49Hibbard Inshore, USA www.hibbardinshore.com 102Hobas Rohre GmbH, Austria www.hobas.com 8Hongcheng Hydro Valves, China www.hbhc.com.cn 128HPP, France www.hydropowerplant.com 14Hydac Service, Germany www.hydac.com 230Hydroconstruct, Austria www.hydroconstruct.at 144Hydro Energia Srl, Italy www.hydroenergia.it 20Hydro Expertise, Canada www.hydroexpertise.com 238Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland www.hydro-exploitation.ch 83Hydrokarst, France www.hydrokarst.fr 83Hydroplus, France www.hydroplus.com 100HydroVision GmbH, Germany www.hydrovision.de 140IDG, France www.idg-gmbh.com 139Idreco, The Netherlands www.idreco.nl 131IHB Electric, Bulgaria www.ihbelectric.com 6Ikon Ideea, Romania www.ikonideea.ro 71IMHP, Spain www.imhp.es 81IMS Dredges, USA www.imsdredge.com 116Indar, Spain www.indar.net 16Int'l Journal on Hydropower & Dams, UK www.hydropower-dams.com 1International Commission on Large Dams www.icold-cigb.org 244INTPOW (Norwegian Pavilion), Norway www.intpow.com 94ISL Ingénierie, France www.isl.fr 308Jeumont Electric, France www.jeumontelectric.com 24

JST Transformateurs, France www.jst-transformers.eu 51KGAL, UK www.kgal.co.uk 124Kinemetrics, USA www.kmi.com 26Kolektor Turboinstitut doo, Slovenia www.turboinstitut.com 204Koncar, Croatia www.koncar.hr 74Lahmeyer International www.lahmeyer.com 224Landsvirkjun Power, Iceland www.lvpower.is 150Landustrie - ER3i, France www.er3i.fr 208LBI Foundries, France www.lbi.fr 47Litostroj Power, Slovenia www.litostrojpower.eu 80Lloyd Dynamowerke GmbH, Germany www.LDW.de 10Lubron Bearings, USA www.lubron.com 103MA Industrie, France www.maindustrie.fr 203Mannvit, Iceland www.mannvit.is 150MAS Hydro, Czech Republic www.mas-hydro.cz 120Mavel as, Czech Republic www.mavel.cz 99MC - Monitoring SA, Switzerland www.mc-monitoring.com 122Meggitt, Switzerland www.meggittsensingsystems.com 98Mhylab, Switzerland www.mhylab.com 243MJ2 Technologies, France www.vlh-turbine.com 75Montanhydraulik, Germany www.montanhydraulik.com 70Mott MacDonald, UK www.mottmac.com 15Muhr, Germany www.muhr.com 31Multiconsult, Norway www.multiconsultgroup.com 94National Electric Coil, USA www.national-electric-coil.com 61Norconsult, Norway www.norconsult.com 94Nord-Lock Group, France www.nord-lock.com 17Obermeyer Hydro Inc, USA www.obermeyerhydro.com 113Oiles Deutschland GmbH, Germany www.oiles.de 118Pacific Netting Products, USA www.pacificnettingproducts.com 25Pan Italia, Italy www.panitalia.com 115Parker Hannifin, Germany www.parker.com 4PennWell Hydro Group, USA www.hydroworld.com 246Perrier Sorem, France www.perriersorem.com 227PMGA, France www.pmga.eu 75Power Machines, Russia www.power-m.ru 105Power Vision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland www.powervision-eng.ch 91PXL Seals, France www.pxlseals.com 45Rainpower, Norway www.rainpower.no 94Ramus Industrie SAS, France www.ramus-industrie.com 21Raygates, Greece www.raygates.com 226Repack-S, France www.repack-s.com 156Perrier Sorem, France www.perriersorem.com 227Rittmeyer AG, Switzerland www.rittmeyer.com 143Rubberart Ltd, Brazil www.rubberart.com.br 117Rubena as, Czech Republic www.rubena.eu 11Ruhfus Systemhydraulik GmbH, Germany www.ruhfus.com 65Saint-Gobain PAM, France www.pamline.fr 38SANCOLD - ICOLD 2016 - South Africa www.sancold.org.za 249Schaaf GmbH & Co. KG, Germany www.schaaf-gmbh.com 225Schmiedewerke Gröditz GmbH, Germany www.stahl-groeditz.de 108Sedicon, Norway www.sedicon.no 95SEL, Italy www.sel.bz.it 202Senis AG, Switzerland www.senis.ch 237Ševčík Hydro sro, Czech Republic www.sevcik-vz.cz 239SHF - Société Hydrotechnique de France www.shf-hydro.org 240Siemens / Spetals Verk, Norway www.spetalsverk.no 94Sintaksa doo, Croatia www.sintaksa.hr 231SKF Sealing Solutions, Austria www.skf.com/seals 54SNCT, France www.snct.org 22Stahlhandel Gröditz GmbH, Germany www.stahlportal.com 108STE Energy, Italy www.ste-energy.com 75Stucky Ltd, Switzerland www.stucky.ch 19Studio Ing. G. Pietrangeli Srl, Italy www.pietrangeli.it 28Superlit, Romania www.superlit.eu 103Swiss Sedimentation, Switzerland www.swisssedtech.com 110Talleres Aratz, Spain www.talleresaratz.com 92Tamanini Hydro, Italy www.tamanini.it 93TB Hydro, Poland www.tbhydro.com.pl 147TES Vsetín, Czech Republic www.tes.cz 18Thordon Bearings Inc., Canada www.thordonbearings.com 33TIS Service, Italy www.latis-service.com 53Tractebel Engineering (Coyne et Bellier), France www.tractebel-engineering-gdfsuez.com 223Trelleborg, UK www.trelleborg.com 103Troyer AG, Italy www.troyer.it 145Ultraflux, France www.ultraflux.net 136Valmet Automation Inc, Finland www.valmet.com 154Vaptech, Bulgaria www.vaptech.bg 121Veidekke, Norway www.asphaltcoredams.com 95Verkis, Iceland www.verkis.com 150Voestalpine Böhler Welding, Austria www.boehler-welding.com 69Voith Hydro, Germany www.voithhydro.com 72Vortex Hydra, Italy www.vortexhydradams.com 5Walo Bertschinger AG, Switzerland www.walo.ch 137WaterGenPower, Italy www.watergenpower.eu 44Weir American Hydro, USA www.weirpowerindustrial.com 84Welding Alloys Group, France www.welding-alloys.com 62Wikov, Czech Republic www.wikov.com 101Willowstick Technologies, USA www.willowstick.com 85Worthington Products, USA www.tuffboom.com 236WWS Wasserkraft GmbH, Austria www.wws-wasserkraft.at 129Yooil Engineering, South Korea www.yooileng.co.kr/eng 123Zeco srl, Italy www.zeco.it 7

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HYDRO 2015: ADVANCING POLICY AND PRACTICE26 to 28 October 2015 ~ Bordeaux Conference and Exhibition, France

REGISTRATION FORM(Deadline for early booking discount: 28 August 2015. On-line booking is strongly recommended)

This registration form is a self-billing order form, which should be sent to SureFire Events Ltd with payment for all items booked.By completing this form you are agreeing to the Booking Conditions within this brochure. Fees are payable in Euros.

Each participant should complete a separate form. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM IN CAPITAL LETTERS, AND EMAIL A PORTRAIT PHOTO (JPEG FORMAT) TO BE USED ON YOUR DELEGATE BADGE

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FEES Until On/After Total 28 Aug 29 Aug € (Euro)

FULL DELEGATE FEE: Includes attendance of the Conference and Exhibition; documentation; conference papers on a USB stick;morning and afternoon refreshments; lunches during the Conference; full social programme. € 1055 € 1160

REDUCED DELEGATE FEE: For existing subscribers to Hydropower & Dams. € 995 € 1160 H&D Subscription No: ....................................................

FEE INCLUDING NEW SUBSCRIPTION TO H&D: (6 issues from No. 5, 2015 + Atlas + Maps)(This represents a saving of more than 40% on the normal H&D subscription rate). € 1165 € 1330 SPEAKER FEE: Includes all facilities described above for Full Delegates, plus an additional receptionon Sunday 25 October. NB: This fee applies to one person per paper (main author or presenter). € 610

FIRST EXHIBITOR FEE: (One full participant fee is included with exhibition booking). € 0Stand No:......................

SECOND + THIRD EXHIBITOR FEE (Fee per person for up to two additional exhibitors):(Covers attendance of Conference sessions, Conference papers on USB stick, refreshments, lunches and evening social programme). € 735Stand No: .......................

ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEE: (For family members, partners or friends not attending the Conference or Exhibition) The fee includes the excursions each day, with lunch, and the evening social events

€ 430Name to appear on badge (inc. title Mrs/Miss/Mr/Dr/etc): ....................................................................................

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OPTIONAL DONATION TO THE AMI HYDROPOWER FOUNDATION (we suggest €25, 50, 75 or 100), This is a charitable foundation, set up by Aqua-Media and governed by international trustees. It exists to facilitate the participation of delegates from the less developed countries at the hydro conferences. (More details at: www.hydropower-dams.com)

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SOCIAL EVENTS (Main costs included in the registration fee; only available for registered participants) Contribution toI/we will attend (please tick boxes as applicable):

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Monday 26 October Welcome Reception at Palais de la Bourse Yes � No � Yes � No � € 15Tuesday 27 October Apéritif in the Exhibition Halls Yes � No � Yes � No � FreeWednesday 28 October Farewell Dinner overlooking the river Garonne Yes � No � Yes � No � € 15

NB: A nominal contribution is requested, which will be put towards the cost of the Reception and Dinner, so that we may accurately assess numbers for catering.We require an accurate estimate of who will attend, to avoid food wastage; the small charge is to encourage delegates to make a firm decision on attendance!

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ACCOMMODATION Please select the room you require (rates are per room per night, and include breakfast and service). Some hotels offer discounted weekend rates (SS); Monday to Friday = (M-F).

SOLE USE BEDROOM (1 person) TWIN / DOUBLE ROOM (2 persons)BORDEAUX LAC (Close to the Congress Centre)

4* Mercure Bordeaux Le Lac � € 148/night (SS) � € 160/night (M-F) � € 170/night (SS) � € 182/night (M-F)4* Novotel Bordeaux Le Lac - executive room � € 140/night (SS) � € 140/night (M-F) � € 160/night (SS) � € 160/ night (M-F)4* Novotel Bordeaux Le Lac - standard plus room � € 130/night (SS) � € 130/night (M-F) � € 150/night (SS) � € 150/night (M-F)4* Novotel Bordeaux Le Lac - standard room � € 120/night (SS) � € 120/night (M-F) � € 140/night (SS) � € 140/night (M-F)3* Apolonia Bordeaux Le Lac � € 118/night (SS) � € 118/night (M-F) � € 127/night (SS) � € 127/night (M-F)3* Ibis Bordeaux Le Lac � € 97/night (SS) � € 115/night (M-F) � € 109/night (SS) � € 127/night (M-F)3* Campanile Bordeaux Nord - Le Lac � € 75/night (SS) � € 117/night (M-F) � € 90/night (SS) � € 132/night (M-F)3* Provençal � € 45/night (SS) � € 65/night (M-F) � € 82/night (SS) � € 117/night (M-F)

BORDEAUX CITY CENTRE (Free tramlink to the Congress Centre)

5* Grand Hotel de Bordeaux � € 205/night (SS) � € 205/night (M-F) � € 230/night (SS) � € 230/night (M-F)4* Mercure - Cité Mondiale Centre Ville � € 124/night (SS) � € 135/night (M-F) � € 139/night (SS) � € 151/night (M-F)3* Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre � € 137/night (SS) � € 137/night (M-F) � € 157/night (SS) � € 157/night (M-F) Please consult our website for more details about the hotels and their locations Preference: � Twin beds � Double (cannot be guaranteed) Check-in date: ........... October 2015 Check-out date: ......... October 2015 Total number of nights: ................Special requests (eg, non-smoking room): .................................................. Twin occupancy: Name of partner ...................................................(If you wish to share a room with another delegate, then you must both request the arrangement, and register both people at the same time. Only one person should make the payment for the hotel.)

TECHNICAL TOURS Prices include all transportation, meals, guides, entrance fees during sightseeing trips, and accommodation.

Tour A - 4 days, Hydro plants and dams in southwest France (Haute-Pyrénées region) € 850 per person

Tour B - 3 days, Run-of-river schemes and river restoration works in Provence € 850 per person

PAYMENTPayment is possible by the following methods:• On-line by Visa or Mastercard. All on-line fees will be taken in EUROS (€).

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VISA REQUIREMENTS (complete this section only if you will need an invitation letter to support a visa application)

(Delegate) Full name as in your passport: ...................................................................................................................................................... Passport No: ....................................................................

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DIETARY REQUIREMENTSParticipant: Vegetarian meals required � Other dietary requirements / special needs ................................................... Accompanying Person: Vegetarian meals required � Other dietary requirements / special needs ...................................................

AIRPORT TRANSFERS A shuttle service will be available at intervals of 90 minutes (on peak arrival days). Euros (€)(Sunday 25 October,11.00-23.00 hrs, and Thursday 29 October, 06.00-12.00 hrs). The cost per one-way transfer is €25. If registering on line, you can book transfers at the same time. Otherwise please reserve and pay using this form, and a bus timetable will be sent to you. I would like to book .......... airport transfers:

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The Conference HYDRO 2015 - Advancing Policy and Practice, is being organized by TheInternational Journal on Hydropower & Dams with SureFire Events, UK, for event management.

On-line Registration You can register on-line at www.surefire-events.com also accessible via the Hydropower & Damswebsite at: www.hydropower-dams.com. Registrations will be handled by SureFire Events. Theseare secure server websites. You will receive an acknowledge ment of registration on completion ofthis process; however, this is not a confirmation (until payment is received).

Registration by post or faxCompleted registration forms should be sent, with payment, to the Conference Secretariat. Pleasecomplete one registration form per delegate, including any accompanying persons. Please photo-copy the form if you need further copies, or download a form from: www.hydropower-dams.comor www.surefire-events.com The total fees for Conference registration, accompanying persons’pro gramme, accommodation, cultural excursion and/or study tour (if applicable) should becalculated and totalled in the ‘Total Euros’ column on the second page of the registration form.

Picking up registration documentsThe desk will be open from 09.00 hrs on Sunday 25 October 2015, at the Bordeaux ConventionCentre. Pre-registration is generally required, by one of the methods mentioned above.

PaymentPayment for all services (fees, hotels, tours) must be made in Euros (€) and received in advanceof the Conference. Payment is possible by the following methods: • On-line by Visa or Mastercard• Banker’s draft to SureFire Events (see details on the registration form);All fees paid by credit card will be charged in Euros (€).

AccommodationThe Conference organizers have negotiated rates at a wide range of hotels in various price categories in Bordeaux. Accommodation bookings are being handled by SureFire Events. Please include your hotel booking at the time of registering (either on-line, or using the Registration Formin the brochure). Beware of scam accommodation bureaux who are operating this year, falselyclaiming to represent HYDRO 2015! We recommend that you do not pass credit card details to them.We anticipate a high demand for HYDRO 2015 accommodation, and strongly recommend thatbookings are made as soon as possible, and at the latest before the end of September. Paymentmust be made in full at the time of booking.

DisclaimerAll best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. The HYDRO 2015 organizers and their agents reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any arrange-ments, timetable, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to HYDRO 2015 for any causebeyond its reasonable control. The organizers and agents are not liable for any loss or inconven-ience resulting from such alteration. The Conference and Tours are subject to minimum numbers.

Tour places are subject to availability on a first-come-first-served basis. Full payment for toursmust be received at the time of registration.

CancellationsCancellations must be made in writing to SureFire Events. Cancellation charges will be payable asshown in the Table below. Substitution of delegates after a reservation has been made is accept-able before the Conference, and no extra fee is payable. Any necessary refunds (see Table below)will be made after the Conference.

Liability/InsuranceThe registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. The organizersaccept no responsibility for death, injury, loss or accident, delays arising from any act or default ofany person, or any other matter arising in connection with Conference services or transport. The organizers make no warranty in this connection. All services provided are subject to local laws. Arrangements for the Conference have been made inaccordance with UK and French Law.Delegates, exhibitors and tour participants are strongly advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover risks associated with travel, accommodation, cancellation and theft or damage topersonal belongings. The organizers reserve the right to amend any part of the Conference programme or arrangements, if necessary. In the very unlikely event that it is necessary to cancel any of theConference arrangements, an appropriate refund will be made and thereafter the liability of theorganizers will cease.The organizers reserve the right not to accept applications for attendance (for example, but notexclusively, if applicants are not working in the field of hydro, or if there could be a conflict of interest with the mission of the conference or any policy of the host country).

Passport and Visa Requirements for FranceFrance is a member of the European Union and is a signatory to the Schengen Agreement. It isthe responsibility of all participants to check their own passport and visa requirements. Pleasecontact the French embassy or consulate in your country if in doubt about requirements, or visit: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/getting-a-visaIn some cases, letters of invitation from Aqua-Media in the UK and one of our partner organiza-tions in France may be necessary, as well as special clearance from the relevant authorities. The process could take several weeks, so we strongly urge participants requiringvisas to start the application process in good time.

Applying for a letter of invitationIf you require a letter of invitation to facilitate your visa application, please let us know at the timeof registering. Please note that letters to assist with obtaining visas can only be provided to regis-tered or invited participants, and these letters do not imply an invitation to the Conference withoutpayment of registration fees. If you need a letter from the host country, as well as the organizers,please notify us as soon as possible and supply your full name, date of birth, passport details,and proposed dates of arrival and departure.

Date cancellation received

Registration for the Conference

Technical Excursions (Study Tours)

Accommodation

On or before 29 August 2015

10% of fee is forfeited

10% of fee is forfeited

10% of fee is forfeited

From 30 August 2015

50% of fee is forfeited

No refund unless place can be resold

No refund unless place can be resold

On or after 26 September 2015

No refund

No refund

No refund

CONTACT DETAILSFor enquiries concerning registration and accommodation, contact:

Miss Jeanine Gell, SureFire Events, Unit 8, Hinton Business Park, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford DT11 8JF, UK

Tel: +44 (0)1258 447040 • Fax: + 44 (0)700 349 7034 • Email: hydro2015@surefire-events.com

NB: Registration forms and payment should be sent to SureFire Events Ltd.On-line registration at: www.surefire-events.com

For further details of the programme, please contact: Mrs Margaret Bourke at:Hydropower & Dams, PO Box 285, Wallington, Surrey SM6 6AN, UK.

Tel: + 44 (0)20 8773 7244 • Fax: + 44 (0)20 8773 7255 • Email: hydro2015@hydropower-dams.com Website: www.hydropower-dams.com

A reduced registration fee is available for current subscribers to Hydropower & Dams.See registration form for details.

NB: Separate booking conditions apply to Exhibition Stands, and these will be notified direct to Exhibitors by our Sales & Marketing Department.

As soon as a registration is confirmed, a number of expenses are incurred by the organizers; therefore the following cancellation conditions apply: