On Sunday, 18th May and Tuesday, 20th May, CHINCOLD, in connection with its member and other international organizations, will organize workshops related to topics concerned, such as dam safety under climate change, energy transition, pumped storage project, intelligent technology and etc.. The detailed information is as below. All participants are welcome to attend and contribute.
1 Workshop on constituting river ethics and building ecological dams
Organizer:
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
Xiaolangdi Multipurpose Dam Project Management Center, Ministry of Water Resources
Date and Duration: Half day, afternoon on 18th May
In view of the global climate change and the impact of human activities, water resources protection and river health has become a daunting challenge for human beings. China, under such circumstances, has proactively put forward river ethics, a new concept which reflects and renovates human relations with rivers based on its water resources management practices in the past. Guided by the theories and practices of river ethics, this workshop will discuss the ecological functions of water infrastructures from sediment regulation, ecological corridor restoration, habitat protection, as well as wetland conservation, to display the water infrastructure functions of water resources development and ecological protection. We believe such thinking and practices for ecological protection should be integrated into the entire process of dams from planning, designing, construction, management to operation, to make reservoir dams more ecologically friendly.
Contact:
Email: emilywangiwhr@foxmail.com
Phone/Mobile: 0086 01068781650
2 Workshop on reservoir dams and novel power system
Organizer:
State Grid Corporation of China
China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd,
China Huadian Co., Ltd
Date and Duration: Full day on 18th May
Topic: Build dams for power generation and green future——Explore new paths for novel power system Focusing on the planning, design, construction, and modes of operation and management in the integrated development of reservoir dams and novel power systems, this workshop will discuss key technologies and development trends such as hybrid base planning of clean energy, complementary dispatching of hydro, wind, solar, energy storage banks and pumped storage, centralized monitor and control of regional energy, coordinated control, safety monitoring and management of hydropower and grid, intelligent pumped storage power stations, etc..Experience and achievements in the development and operation of novel power systems, hydropower and renewable energies in various countries are welcome to be shared.
Contact:
Email: cuigang@sgepri.sgcc.com.cn
Phone/Mobile: 008613951651745
3 Workshop on hydro-wind-solar-PSH hybrid power base
Organizer:
Yalong River Hydropower Development Co.,Ltd.
China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute
Date and Duration: Half day, morning on 18th May
In this workshop, the exchanges and discussions on key technologies and practices of hybrid power base development will be carried out. The main contents include precise evaluation and planning of resources, the spatial-time complementarity of renewable energies, energy storage technologies, optimal power dispatching of hybrid power base, operation and dispatching of power sources according to requirements of the power grid, etc..Global experts and engineers will exchange cases on these subjects, while the practical development experiences of Yalong River Hybrid Power Base will be shared. Moreover, the attendees will have the chance to discuss the importance and initiations of the hybrid power base with these experts.
Contact:
Email: zhang_yi@ylhdc.com.cn
Phone/Mobile: 008613880721072
4 Workshop on innovation and practice in dam engineering under complex geological conditions
Organizer:
Sichuan Provincial Water Resources Department
Date and Duration: Half day, afternoon on 18th May
Focusing on the engineering challenges of dam construction under complex geological conditions such as deep overburden layer, karst and high-intensity seismic zones, discussions in this workshop will cover the directional drilling technology in dam exploration under complex geological conditions, state-of-the-art technologies in deep underground engineering and the practices of new dam structures such as vertical reinforcement core wall for earth rock dam. Additionally, innovative processes and technologies in dam foundation exploration and treatment, new construction techniques will be shared.
Contact:
Email: 9066983@qq.com
Phone/Mobile: 008602886939706
5 Workshop on digital and intelligent technologies for dam design, construction and maintenance
Organizer:
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
Dadu River Hydropower Development Co., Ltd
China Three Gorges Construction Engineering Corporation
Power Construction Corporation of China
Dam Safety Management Center of the Ministry of Water Resources
Yellow River Guxian Water Conservancy Co., Ltd.
International Hydropower Association
Date and Duration: Full day on 20th May
To ensure the high-level safety and high-quality development of dams and align with advancements in modern information technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing, this workshop will focus on the latest technologies in digital and intelligent design, smart construction, as well as intelligent operation and maintenance of reservoir dams. Key topics include intelligent dam design standards, construction techniques, self-diagnostic technologies, external monitoring methods, along with risk prediction and mitigation approaches. The goal is to enable comprehensive monitoring and perception, intelligent safety analysis and diagnostics, and precise risk prediction with feedback control throughout the entire lifecycle of dam construction and operation. Through exchange and discussion, the concepts, technologies, and practices of intelligent dam construction and maintenance will be promoted.
Contact:
Email: zhaoyt@iwhr.com
Phone/Mobile: 008618501921170
6 Workshop on ancient dams and human civilization
Organizer:
Zhejiang Provincial Department of Water Resources
Sichuan Provincial Department of Water Resources
National Water Museum of China
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
Publicity and Education Center of the Ministry of Water Resources
Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Site Administrative District Management Committee
Date and Duration: Half day, afternoon on 20th May
This workshop aims to trace the origin and development of dam projects through history from a global perspective, taking the dam system in Liangzhu Historical Site as an outstanding case study, discussions will be held to explore the comprehensive functions and technologies in ancient dam projects in the fields of flood control, transportation, and water diversion, so as to better understand the propelling role of water projects in the advancement of human civilizations.
Contact:
Email: hxfsyl_008@163.com
Phone/Mobile: 0086051787826565
7 Workshop on the benefits of reservoirs and dams in regional economy
Organizer:
China Three Gorges Corporation
Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute
China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
Changjiang Technology and Economy Society
Date and Duration: Half day, morning on 20th May
This workshop will have in-depth discussions on the critical roles of reservoirs and dams in promoting the regional economy. The following aspects will be covered:
● generation benefits enhanced by cascade multi-reservoir dispatch;
● regional safety improvement through joint flood control of river basins;
● navigation efficiency increased by reservoirs and dams;
● regional economy boosted by resettlement of hydropower projects;
● ecological management strengthened by watershed reservoirs.
Contact:
Email: liao_leiqiong@ctg.com.cn
Phone/Mobile: 008618613222441
8 Workshop on dam design and risk management based on safety and resilience concept
Organizer:
MWR General Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Planning and Design (GIWP), China
Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute
Yellow River Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.
China Water Resources Beifang Investigation, Design and Research Co., Ltd.
Date and Duration: Half day, morning on 20th May
Extreme weather events and complex operating conditions caused are great challenges faced for reservoir dams in recent years. New concepts of dam resilience design and new technologies for dam safety risk prevention will be shared and discussed, including enhancing flood control capacity and emergency rescue for embankment dams, deformation control of high CFRDs, water and sand regulation of reservoirs, and so on. Additionally, smart management methods containing digital twin dam practices will be shared.
Contact:
Email: yangcbchina@163.com
Phone/Mobile: 008618301288565
9 Workshop on development and prospect of pumped storage power stations
Organizer:
Power China Beijing Engineering Co.,Ltd.
China Society for Hydropower Engineering
International Hydropower Association
Date and Duration: Full day on 20th May
This workshop focuses on developing trends and new technologies for pumped storage power stations, including:
● The current status and future trends of pumped storage projects;
● New technologies of pumped storage stations, including manufacturing technologies of high-water-head and large-capacity generator-turbines, variable speed generator-turbines, reservoir seepage control technologies, TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine)application, intelligent construction technology, etc.
● The integrated development of traditional pumped storage with new energy-storage solutions.
Contact:
Email: guy@bjy.powerchina.cn
Phone/Mobile: 008601051977186
10 Workshop on termites control technologies
Organizer:
Key Laboratory of Termite Control, MWR
Xiaolangdi Multipurpose Dam Project Management Center
Sichuan Provincial Water Resources Department
Date and Duration: Half day, afternoon on 20th May
This workshop focuses on the technologies of termite hazard inspection and monitoring, nest exploration, hazard control and safety guarantee of water projects. The new technologies and equipment for termite control in water projects will be released (manuals or videos), based on the workshop discussion.
Contact:
Email: yanjun@iwhr.com
Phone/Mobile: 008613263198348
11 Workshop on challenges and countermeasures of reservoir sedimentation
Organizer:
Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research
International Research and Training Center and Erosion and Sedimentation
China Communications Construction Company Dredging Group Co., Ltd.
Date and Duration: Half day, morning on 20th May
This workshop focuses on the challenges brought by reservoir sedimentation, and discusses the latest progress in reservoir sedimentation mechanism, detection technologies for sediment movement trends, sediment release measures, dredging and desilting technologies and equipment. Cases of reservoir desilting and sediment resource utilization in China and other countries also be shared to explore strategies for global reservoir siltation risks.
Contact:
Email: 15538352232@163.com
Phone/Mobile: 008615538352232
12 Workshop on integrated water resources management and green hydropower development
Organizer:
Global Water Partnership China (GWP China)
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
China International Network on Small Hydro Power
International Center on Small Hydro Power
State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Company Electric Power Research Institute
Nanjing Nari Water Resources and Hydropower Technology Co., Ltd.,
Power China Chengdu Engineering Co., Ltd.
Date and Duration: Half day, afternoon on 20th May
This workshop focuses on the better integration of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and hydropower development, especially the ecological security of rivers in water resource and hydropower development. The global experiences in water resources management and hydropower development are exchanged to initiate better ideas and explore more implementation ways to realize green and low-carbon development. Moreover, through this workshop, the more efficient and reasonable ways to deploy and utilize water resources can be inspired to boost the economy of countryside and promote river recovery. More ideas are welcome for green development in this workshop.
Contact:
Email: zhangdaidi@126.com
Phone/Mobile: 008613810208028