Hydro-Power Plants

Terms of reference

Turbines and generators ( operation, availability, maintenance, conversion, capacity/efficiency increase, constructional methods, utilisations and assessments)
Pressurised pipelines (design, execution, construction)
Mechanical engineering (operational optimisations, maintenance and repairs, disturbance analysis)
Process control engineering, electrical engineering
Auxiliary and subsidiary facilities (shut-off elements, weirs, screens, screen cleaning equipment)
Materials (possible utilisation, durability, corrosion protection)
Technical developments
Flow machines, numerical flow analysis
Residual service life analysis
Control and measuring systems (flow rate, efficiency, vibrations)
Definition of technical regulations and standards

Representation of operator interests with respect to government authorities, manufacturers/suppliers and in standardising committees
Assessments/statements with regard to the effects of regulations, statutes, standards and mandatory recommendations on the technical equipment (design) and the operation of hydro power plants
Definition and documentation of the state of technology
Organisation of specialist conferences and meetings,etc.