Hydropower utilities around the world are currently dealing with the combined challenges of ageing assets and a decline in technical skills and experience, as the last of those who designed, specified, built and commissioned the assets leave the work force. The unprecedented advances in information technology, computer based simulations, PLC controls, smart protection devices and mobile communications has also changed the landscape of how we design, test, control and maintain our plant, as well as interface with the commercial market.
This year’s theme is “New Ideas for Old People and Older Plant”. Our key assets (people and plant) are getting older. What innovative and new approaches are being implemented to build knowledge within our industry and prolong the life and performance of our generating assets?
Authors are asked to reflect on the conference theme and submit papers that provide practical examples of New Ideas for old People and Older Plant and promote further exploration and discussion among delegates.
Timetable
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Friday 15th April 2016Call for Abstracts and Open Forum topics
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Friday 13th May 2016Website registration goes live
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Friday 20th May 2016Call for Abstracts for Technical Papers closes
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Friday 3rd June 2016Voting form sent to HPEE Committee notified
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Friday 17th June 2016Successful Abstract authors are notified
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Friday 26th August 2016Deadline for receipt of full papers (incl. electronic presentations)
Further Information
Should you require any further information or clarification please contact us:
Email: hpee.2016@meridianenergy.co.nz Postal: HPEE 2016, c/o Brent Wilson, Meridian Energy Limited, PO Box 2146, Christchurch Mail Centre, Christchurch 8140, NZ
Registration
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