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Visit AFRY at HYDRO 2024 in Graz, Austria

When

From: 18-November-2024 To: 20-November-2024

Where

Messe Congress Graz (MCG)
Messeplatz 1
8010 Graz
Austria

Secure technology for turbulent times

The HYDRO 2024 international conference and exhibition will be a meeting point of the most active and innovative companies in the hydropower and dams industry worldwide. Key aspects of hydropower, dam engineering and pumped storage development will be discussed. A variety of technical sessions will address the challenges of the energy transition, new technology, safety and risk, project finance and environmental issues.

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HYDRO 2024 offers a valuable platform to engage with industry experts. Our team of hydropower professionals will be on hand to discuss advancements in technology, sustainable plant strategies, and innovative energy storage solutions.

Meet AFRY Hydropower consulting and engineering experts at Stand 099

Our experts will share insights on the following topics:

  • The Limberg III project in Austria – T. Etzer, Verbund; H. Eichiner, AFRY; P. Ganeider, ARGE PSW Limberg III, Austria
  • Introduction to sustainability of concrete damsM. Conrad, AFRY, Switzerland
  • Sustainability of concrete dams: The whole life cycleM. Conrad, AFRY, Switzerland
  • Leveraging BIM for the upper reservoir at the Happurg pumped storage plant – A. Bauer, Uniper Hydro, Germany; F. Moosbrugger, S. Krstic-Peric, C. Seidl and M. Smesnik, AFRY, Austria
  • Risk assessment of the middle block of the Vianden pumped storage plantF. Fasching and W. Schitter, AFRY Austria GmbH, Austria; T. Hollerich and G. Nosbusch, SEO, Luxembourg

Connect with our consulting and engineering team to shape the future of hydropower and clean energy

Dr. Marco Conrad - Expert RCC and Concrete Dams

Dr. Marco Conrad

Expert RCC and Concrete Dams

Dr. Marco Conrad has more than 20 years of experience in dam engineering, predominantly through international projects in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe and is specialized in Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) dams with experience in the different RCC philosophies, methodologies, and their specifics.

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Helmut Obermoser - Senior Mechanical Engineer and Chief Project Manager

Helmut Obermoser

Senior Mechanical Engineer and Chief Project Manager

Mr. Helmut Obermoser has more than 40 years of experience comprising the assessment; evaluation and due diligence of HPPs; the preparation of feasibility studies; specifications, tender and contract documents; and tender evaluation.

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Dr. Mathias Smesnik - Head of Geotechnics, Soil and Rock Mechanics

Dr. Mathias Smesnik

Head of Geotechnics, Soil and Rock Mechanics

Dr. Mathias Smesnik has applied his skills and knowledge over the past 10 years in the fields of geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. His expertise lies in dam engineering, design and construction of dams with asphalt sealing elements as well as geotechnical monitoring of seismic regions.

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Dr. Harald Kling  - Hydrology, Inflow Forecasting, Reservoir Operation

Dr. Harald Kling

Hydrology, Inflow Forecasting, Reservoir Operation

Dr. Harald Kling is a senior hydrologist at AFRY and has 20 years of professional experience. He is responsible for climate change impact assessments as well as the development of operational inflow forecasting systems to support hydropower operations.

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Felix Fasching - Mechanical Engineer, Automation, Control & Protection

Felix Fasching

Mechanical Engineer, Automation, Control & Protection

Mr. Felix Fasching graduated from the Vienna University of Technology in 2023 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Management where he gained experience in various companies during his studies before joining AFRY in 2022.

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Ernst Zeller - Managing Director / Country Manager Austria / Regional Director Hydropower

Ernst Zeller

Managing Director / Country Manager Austria / Regional Director Hydropower

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Knut Sierotzki - Vice President Hydropower Asia

Knut Sierotzki

Vice President Hydropower Asia

Mr. Knut Sierotzki has more than 25 years of experience in water resources planning for hydropower, irrigation, water supply and multipurpose schemes and since early 2000, has been responsible for AFRY's hydropower team in the Asian market.

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Alexander Arch - Business-Manager Wasserkraft GUS & Seniorprojektleiter

Alexander Arch

Business Manager Hydropower CIS & Senior Project Manager

Dr. Alexander Arch is a project manager with more than 18 years of experience as a hydraulic & water resources expert and energy economic specialist dealing worldwide with interdisciplinary project teams.

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Klaus Walcher - Business and Sales Manager Hydropower

Klaus Walcher

Business and Sales Manager Hydropower

Mr. Klaus Walcher is a senior expert and project manager in the Hydropower business and working more than 30 years in this business with proven knowledge of handling hydro- and energy projects within the different environment of clients and contracts.

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