Conference Room 1		Conference Room 2
Thursday 12th June	DAY 1 - SHP Regulatory Framework - Policy, New Opportunities & Image
Opening Session 9.00-11.00	Welcome Video message from Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Science and Research, European Commission Welcome by the Janez Fajfar, Mayor of Bled (tbc) Karl Kellner, DG TREN, European Commission (tbc) Claude Turmes, Member of European Parliament (tbc) Vision for sustainable use of water resources in South Eastern Europe, Mitja Bricelj, PhD., Stare Secretary, Ministry of the Enviromental and Spatial Planning (Slovenia) Bernhard Pelikan, President, ESHA
11:00 - 11:30	Coffee break
Morning Plenary Session 1	1A: Policy impact on SHP development
11.30-13.00	SHP on the Crossroads between RES Targets and the WFD Directive, C. Lins, Secretary General, ESHA Slovenian Energy Law and Impacts on SHP Development, M. Gospodjinacki, President, SSHA Opportunties for SHP within the Intelligent Energy Europe programme, G. Tondi, EACI (tbc) Research Priorities for SHP, V. Denis, MHyLab The Quality of Hydropower, O. Pirker, Eurelectric Small Hydropower Policy Framework in the new EU Member States and Associated Countries, P. Punys, Lithuanian Hydropower Association
13.00 - 14.30	Lunch break
Afternoon Session 2	2A: New opportunities for SHP		2B: SHERPA Campaign: Improving SHP image
14.30-16.00	Aims & Perspectives of the Development of Small Hydropower in Montenegro, S. Škuletic, University of Montenegro What is the potential of Investment in Small Hydro Power Plants in the Republic of Macedonia, S. Panovski, University of St. Clement of Ohrid Small Hydro Development in Digora Gorge in North Caucasus, I. Blyashko & A. Khamukov, INSET Integrated Water Resources Management System for Multiple Purposes including Hydro Energy Production, M-J. Adler, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Turkey's Economical Feasible Hydropower Potential and the Current Developments in SHP, S. Küçükali, Zonguldak Karaelmas University		Small Hydro Power Stations in Slovenia - Licensing, Environmental and Economic Issues, J. Cadez, Gorenjske Elektrarne The Improvements in Environmental Mitigation Using Small-Scale Hydropower, T. Tsuzaki, University of Southampton The European Master in Renewable Energy - opportunities for SHP, K. Krell, EUREC Agency Small Hydro - a Significant Contributor to the Local Grid Safety, J. Steller, Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery The influence of Small Hydro Power Plants on Watercourses - Experiences from Slovenia, N. Smolar-Zvanut, Slovenian Institute for Water ISO 14001 Enviromental Management System for Small Hydro Powerplants: An Innovative Approach, A. Pénalba, France Hydro-Electricité (tbc) The Italian targets for 2020 and the New Incentivation Systems, S. Gollessi, APER
16:00- 16:30	Coffee break
Afternoon Session 3	3A: New opportunities for SHP (cont.)		3B: SHP & Fish Protection
16.30-18.00	SHP in Developing Countries, E. Macías, Alliance for Rural Electrification Small Hydropower Financing in Nepal - CEDB's experience in Project Financing, A. Pradhan, Clean Energy Development Bank SHP: Back to track in Latin America, C. Velasquez, CELAPEH EPC model for Execution of SHP Projects in Indian Context, V.P.S Chauhan, M/s Kalpan Hydro Company Pvt Ltd Scope of Conjunctive Use of Water Resource of a Small Water Stream in a Remote Area - a Case Study from one of the most backward areas of India, P. Mahajan, I.I.T Kanpur Mini & Micro Hydropower Stations for Production of Inexpensive Energy, A. Nourbakhsh, University Tehran		Fish Protection at Hydroelectric Water Intakes - State of the Art, D. Sonny, Pro-Fish Technology The Very Low Head Turbogenerator Set Concept: Fish Friendliness Test, M. Leclerc, MJ2 Technologies What's Luring Fish into Bypass Systems? A monitorign project at Nature like Bypass Channels in Potamal Fish Region, H. Mader, IWHW Considerations of Multiple Species Fish Passage associated with the Development of Small-Scale Hydropower, P. Kemp, University of Southampton Bahavioural Response of Migrating Adult European Eels, anguilla anguilla, to Hydraulics associated with Undershot or Overshot Weirs, I. Russon, University of Southampton

 

 

Friday 13th June	Day 2: SHP Practical Solutions - Environmental, Planning and Engineering solutions
Morning Session 4	4A: SHP Planning Aspects		4B: SHP Refurbishment
9.30-11.00	An Interdisciplinary Approach for Evaluation of Environmental Flow Requirements for Small Hydro Power Plants in Slovenia, N. Smolar-Zvanut, Slovenian Institute for Water A Multicriteria Method for Estimating the Design Flow of Run-of-River Hydropower Plants, C. Severino, Studio Seta srl Risk Management and Resolution Strategies for Established and Novel Technologies in the Low Head, Small Hydropower Market, P. Wiemann, University of Southampton Evaluation of the Residual Potential Hydropower Production in Italy, J. A. Alterach, CESI RICERCA SpA Effects of Turbine Type Selection on Technical & Economical Benefits of new SHP Projects, H. Dzafo, JP Elektropriveda		Bessè SHP Refurbishment & Dam Security: How an Expensive Imposition could become an Opportunity, S. Mazzoleni, Studio Frosio Newest Turbines Technology for Refurbishment of Ludvika Hydro Power Station - Sweden, J. Lampl, Kössler GmbH Reconstruction of the Small Hydro Power Plant Les Království, M. Šlesinger, CKD Blansko Engineering a.s. Brigl & Bermeister Hydro Power Station: a Rehabilitation with a Tremendous Increase of the Power Output, R. Faast, VA Tech Hydro Overview of the work of the Annex II on Small Hydro of the IEA Hydropower Agreement & HydroHelp, K. Bennet, IEA Hydropower Agreement
11.00 - 11.30	Coffee break
Morning Session 5	5A: SHP Innovation		5B: SHP Technical Solutions
11:30-13.00	Design of aSmall Hydro Kaplan Turbine with a Self-Sealing rotor, E. Dick, Ghent University The Very Low Head Turbogenerator Set Concept: Evaluation of 1st Year Operation, M. Leclerc, MJ2 Technologies Pumps as Turbines for Hydraulic Energy Recovery & Small Hydro Power Purposes in Poland, J. Steller, Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Wastewater Turbining Before and After Treatment - an Optimal Use of Existing Infrastructures, V. Denis, MHyLab		Response Surface Modelling of a Modular Crossflow Hydro Turbine Rotor, C. Akcan & M.F. Aksit, Sabanci University The Rotary Hydraulic Pressure Machine for Very Low Head Hydropower Sites, J. Senior, University of Southampton The Performance of Centrifugal Pumps as Turbines and Influence of Pump Geometry, A. Williams, University of Nottingham Transient Phenomenon with Practical Solution, A. S. Žagar, Turboinstitut d.d.
13.00 - 14.30	Lunch break
Afternoon Session 6	6A: SHP Case Studies		6B: SHP Technical Solutions cont
14.30-16.00	GRP pipe solutions in Hydro power projects, J. Hausberg, Amiantit Pipe System Hydro Power Plant Projects Schwarzach and Tieferbachl, O. Vogler, HOBAS Rohre The Gran-olo-Sula project - MHP Implementation in the Hinterland of Surinam, E. Doujak, Vienna University of Technology Small Hydro Development in Nayar River Valley in Lesser Himalayas - A Case Study, D. Das, I.I.T. Roorkee Pontey 1 & 2 Cascade Plants - Every Single Drop of Water is Worth Exploiting for SHP Production - the Long and Successful Way to Implementation, L. Papetti, Studio Frosio		New Concept for a Low Head Hydro Project - Physical Model, D. Beggio, S.T.E S.p.A The Analysis of the Effect Exerted by the Differential Pressure Transducer and the Impulse Piping on the Accuracy of the Gibson Method Discharge Measurement, A. Adamkowski & W. Janicki, Szewalski Institute of Flui-Flow Machinery Damages in Power Plants - Experiences and Avoidance, H. Altmann & H.P. Würl, University of Applied Sciences Optimization of a Penstock Intake based on a Simplified Physical Model, G. Floreale & E. Bottazzi, Altene Ingegneri Associati
16:00- 16:30	Coffee break
Closing Session	Closing Session
16.30-17.30	Conference Review & Conclusions
	A look Into The Future

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