Engaging the future hydropower workforce comes with challenges that look different than the challenges of the past. Understanding these challenges is critical for the industry to be successful. It is
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The rise of renewable energy sources forces hydropower plants to change often, wearing out important parts faster. To keep these plants safe and dependable, we need models that track and predict essen
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We will present advancements in sensor technology and metrics for characterizing the physical conditions of hydropower structures and accurately predicting turbine-related fish strike injury rates in
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the U.S. requires its licensees to apply the storm-screening protocol during Part 12 inspections or after a major storm event. This presentation will discus
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This is a panel discussion on the future of asset management. This panel brings together leading practitioners and industry experts to explore current trends and thinking around the future of investin
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Bearings and seals are essential pieces of equipment in hydropower facilities, and their importance cannot be overlooked as plant owners seek to ensure compliance with environmental best practices, pa
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Pre-registration for this event is required. This event includes an additional fee unless you have an All Access pass. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@hydroevent.com. Join
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The study unpacks the role of climate-induced droughts on the generation capabilities of hydropower infrastructure and alternative investment potential to enhance redundancy in the Southern African Po
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Microgrid deployment in remote communities often fails due to environmental challenges, inadequate community engagement, uncertain system ownership, limited local technical expertise, and financial is
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How do conventional and small hydro development fit in the new world? This session will discuss whether or not these projects can be financed and technology improvements. Experts will also discuss whe
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The U.S. hydro industry is using dam safety risk analysis and dam safety risk-informed decision-making, prompted by new regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Dam safety risk,
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Hydropower project developments face a myriad of challenges that can significantly impact their implementation. On the regulatory front, navigating a web of permits, approvals, and compliance requirem
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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has conducted the second demonstration of a small hydropower plant black start. It includes Fall River Electric Cooperative's 5.5 MW Felt hydropower plant and INL's 250
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Peterson Station, Milton Station, Clark Falls, and Fairfax Falls make up the 21-MW Lamoille Hydroelectric Project on the Lamoille River. The hydropower plant at Peterson has a production capacity of 6
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The final step will be presented in a multi-step research project to develop a simple method to optimize waterway dimensions for all possible discharge and duration. First, the author developed the me
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Completed in 1984, the 1,800 MW Dinorwig Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) powerplant in Wales, UK, remains the largest PSH in Europe. Dinorwig has always played a critical role in maintaining the stability
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The apportionment of equity in hydroelectric development depends on many factors, but it is important to understand how equity is distributed. Projects must have a satisfactory return on investment to
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In this session, attendees will learn how hydropower producers are recognizing and responding to a variety of threats that can make continued reliable operations and maintenance a challenge. Panelists
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This session will be devoted to the financial requirements necessary for the closing of a pumped storage project. A variety of elements are needed to financially close. The developer needs a power pur
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The Kemano hydro facility, built in the 1950s by Alcan to power an aluminum smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia, has had significant social and environmental impacts on the Nechako River and the Firs
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Our poster presentations are a vital part of the program and provide technical insights into topics of interest to hydro power and dams professionals. During this session, the poster authors will prov
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This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending please contact Elizabeth Ingram. Visit our Global Symposium page for additional info. This complimentary, invitation-only symposium
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America’s fast-rising energy demands are at an all-time high and establishing a more reliable grid has never been more important. This presentation will educate power plant O&M personnel on the import
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Hydropower and pumped storage play important roles in a power grid with a high renewable share. Future power grid scenario studies explore hydropower's role and the uncertainty of new development. Mea
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Columbia River Basin hydropower is a vital element for the U.S. western power grid, with a high renewable share. Over-reliance on hydropower in the future power grid can have a negative impact on the
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Rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric facilities is a major business opportunity. With existing assets continuing to age, and hydropower even more important as a baseload resource to support interm
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Pre-registration for this event is required. This event includes an additional fee unless you have an All Access pass. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@hydroevent.com to re
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Hydroelectric energy production, storage, and transport facilities are rightfully designated as critical infrastructure resources. Effective and efficient management of these resources requires real-t
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This session will present information on a multi-timescale hydro model used to investigate the significance of updating the hydrological data during power system planning and operation studies. The st
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Inverter technology allows for variable flow through turbines while maintaining power generation, even during low river flow events. Typical generator schemes require constant generator speed to maint
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The environmental acceptability of many existing and proposed medium and high head dams hinges on the ability to provide both safe and economic passage of upstream and downstream migrating fish. In so
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In this discussion, panel members will provide strategies for improved productivity, enhanced safety, and lower cost. The session will review: Improved productivity: Routine maintenance minimizes equi
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Owners and developers of hydroelectric projects globally must ensure the social and environmental benefits of these facilities. In this session, panelists will discuss such issues as benefit sharing,
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What makes the four hydropower plants inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame for 2024 stand out? Come to this session to meet the winners, learn more about the story behind their historic facilities, an
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All badge holders are eligible to attend. Hydroelectric power globally is facing challenges with fuel supply in the form of droughts in some regions and flooding in others. Climate change-induced alte
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All badge holders are eligible to attend. Decarbonization of the global electric power system requires a significant shift toward renewable energy, including wind and solar generation, which by nature
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A Micro Seismic Resonance (MSR) method has been developed to improve seepage characterization through, beneath, and around dams. MSR is a passive seismic method that detects zones of higher permeabili
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All badge holders are eligible to attend. Our Keynote session kicks off HYDROVISION International and is open to all attendees and exhibitors. The HYDROVISION Keynote features executives and thought l
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This session will give the operators who work with and around the hydro plant equipment on a daily basis the ability to help identify potential issues before they create a problem.
Hydroelectric projects are being developed worldwide, much more in other regions than in the U.S. This session will provide an overview of these development projects, lessons learned, challenges, and
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The Horse Creek Cove of Grand Lake in Oklahoma experiences toxic cyanobacteria blooms that negatively impact lake residents and operations of the Grand River Dam Authority. The surrounding watershed i
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For any business, being connected to the public is vital for communication, sales, growth, job recruitment, and support. The hydro industry is in need of a public relations recharge. As energy users c
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In this presentation, the speaker will present different electrical issues or troubleshooting problems to the audience to see how they would have fixed/repaired a problem. The speaker will provide the
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Detailed, accurate rainfall-runoff analyses based on one- to two-week lead-time forecasts of precipitation are critical for quantifying the response of rivers and streams, threats to the public, and p
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This presentation covers remedial action schemes (RAS) and components (equipment). What is not a RAS? The author also will cover applicable WECC/NERC/CIP standards, operating instructions/three-part c
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Consider long-term renewal before replacing penstocks at your hydroelectric plant. This exciting presentation will deliver powerful insight on penstock degradation modes and failure mechanisms, and ho
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Many dams have been destroyed or at risk of destruction when spillway gates did not open when they should have. Overspill spillways are the most reliable, but labyrinth spillways should be considered
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Manitoba Hydro's Keeyask Generating Station was recently placed in commercial service (2022). A huge island of peat was noted approaching the dam, and efforts were made to remove the island by boat. T
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As the availability of easily deployable hydro sites diminishes, the hydroelectric industry faces the challenge of finding innovative and cost-effective solutions. We will delve into these pressing is
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) uses several mitigation techniques to improve dissolved oxygen (DO) and water temperature of the released water through turbines. One of these techniques, describe
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This technical session will provide case studies of hydro development related to several technical aspects, including cofferdams, powerhouses, water conveyances, and equipment (turbine, generator, con
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Advancing pumped storage projects requires sound and suitable technical and environmental plans. Because of the long timeframes and amount of money required, developers must be on their game regarding
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Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory with partners at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory developed the Hydropower Technology Catalog (HTC) tool (www.hydrotech.inl.gov) through funding from
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The optimal performance of hydroelectric power plants is essential for the profitability of the plants. Using modern control systems from SEAMTEC, the plant operation, monitoring and maintenance are e
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The recent failure of a dam in Libya, killing more than 10,000 people, highlights the need to rethink dam safety and potential life. A large dam will have a long life -- unless it fails. Few, if any,
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