Water and Energy Abstracts

Table of Contents

• RESEARCH NOTE

  Who Owns the Water? A Study of a Water Conflict in the Valley of lxtiahuaca, Mexico

  • Author: Gro Volckmar Dyrnes, Arild Vatn

• Desiccation of the Yellow River and the South Water Northward Transfer Project

  • Author: Chansheng He, Sheng-Kul Cheng, Yi Luo

• A Semi-Distributed Monthly Water Balance Model and Its Application in a Climate Change Impact Study in the Middle and Lower Yellow River Basin

  • Author: Shenglian Guo, Hua Chen, Honggang Zhang, Lihua Xiong, Pan Liu, Bo Pang, Guoqing Wang, Yunzhang Wang

• An Overview of Water Resources in the Yellow River Basin

  • Author: Zongxue Xu, Kuniyoshi Takeuchi, Hiroshi Ishidaira, Changming Liu

• Reservoir Triggered Seismicity and Fault Stability near a Reservoir

  • Author: H. Hamzehloo

• Modelling Hydraulic Jumps with Artificial Neural Networks

  • Author: M.H. Omid, O. Omid, M. Esmaeeli Varaki

• Elasto-Plastic Behaviour of Sand Liquefaction under Three Components of Seismic Motion

  • Author: A. Noorzad, H. Soltanzadeh

• A Study on the Strong Motions Recorded in the Masjed-Soleyman Dam Site during the Andeka Earthquake 2002, MW5.6

  • Author: M. Zare

• Analysis of Strong Motions Recorded at Dams during Earthquakes

  • Author: N. Matsumoto, T. Ohmachi, N. Yasuda

• Instrumentation and Monitoring of Seismic Aspects Around Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Project

  • Author: B.J. Parmar, A.B. Mandavia

• Seismic Aspects of Cascading Dams Constructed on Karun River

  • Author: E. Maleki, M. Behnam

• Characteristics of Reservoir Induced Seismicity at Tarbela and Mangla Dams

  • Author: M.S. Kazim, Ch. M. Mushtaq, M. Siddique

• Monitoring System on Reservoir Induced Earthquake of Yangtze Three Gorges Project

  • Author: H. Dai, B. Tian

• Study on Strong Ground Motion by Active Fault at Dam Sites

  • Author: H. Soda, N. Sato, T. Sadahiro, S. Jikan

• The Benefits of Combining Lay and Expert Input for Water-Management Planning at the Watershed Level

  • Author: Jean Daniel Rinaudo, Patrice Garin

• Does a Cleaner Thames Pass an Economic Appraisal? The Value of Reducing Sewage Overflows in the River Thames

  • Author: Susana Mourato, Giles Atkinson, Ece Ozdemiroglu, Jodi Newcombe, Yvette de Garis

• Does a Cleaner Thames Pass an Economic Appraisal? The Value of Reducing Sewage Overflows in the River Thames

  • Author: Susana Mourato, Giles Atkinson, Ece Ozdemiroglu, Jodi Newcombe, Yvette de Garis

• Comparing Policies to improve Water Quality when Dischargers of Pollutants are Strategic

  • Author: Robert C. Johansson, Amyaz A. Moledina

• Nitrate Pollution on the Island of Jersey Managing Water Quality within European Community Directives

  • Author: Stephen Merrette, Nick Walton

• Key Consideration in Applying Microeconomic Theory to Water Quality Issues

  • Author: Brian Davidson, Hector Malano

• Water Usability Degradation -Economist Wisdom or Societal Madness?

  • Author: Malin Falkenmark

• Intensive Development of Groundwater: Concept, Facts and Suggestions

  • Author: Emilio Custodio, Vicki Kretsinger, M. Ramon Liamas

• Spatial Distribution of Groundwater Production and Development Potential in the Volta River basin of Ghana and Burkina Faso

  • Author: Nicola Martin, Nick van de Giesen

• CASE STUDY

  Economic Benefits of Reservoirs in the Irrigated Agriculture – A Case Study of the Jordan Valley

  • Author: Amer Z. Salman

• RESEARCH NOTE

  Water in the Middle East Revisited: Conflict Management Alternatives

  • Author: M. El-Fadel, K. El-Fadl

• Water Framework Directive: Exploring Policy Design Issues for Irrigated Systems in Italy

  • Author: G. Bazzani, S. Di Pasquale, V. Gallerani, D. Viaggi

• Temporary Water Trading Trends in Northern Victoria, Australia

  • Author: Asif M. Zaman, Brian Davidson, Hector M. Malano

• Catchment Water Deficits in the 21st Century

  • Author: Stephen Merrett

• Future Water Institutions in Palestine

  • Author: Marwan Haddad

• Sustainable Community Water: Managing Supply Systems in the Mid-hills of Nepal

  • Author: B.S. Bhandari, M. Grant, D. Pokharel

• Water Allocation, Climate Change, and Sustainable Peace

  • Author: Jonathan Lautze, Meredith Reeves, Rosaura Vega, Paul Kirshen

• Transforming River Basin Management in South Africa - Lessons from the Lower Komati River

  • Author: Pleter Waalewijn, Philippus Wester, Kees Van Straaten

• Water Resources Management in the Nile Basin: The Economic Value of Cooperation

  • Author: Dale Whittington, Xun Wu, Claudia Sadoff

• Modifications in Boller and Its Auxiliaries at Guru Goblnd Singh Super Thermal Plant, Ropar

  • Author: S.C. Sood, R.S. Verma, S.K. Puri, Devinder Singh, P.K. Jindal

• CASE STUDY

  Tripping of HP and LP Stop and Control Valves of Steam Turbine During Automatic Turbine Testing of Valves in Combined Cycle Power Projects – A Case Study

  • Author: R.P. Gupta, S. Y. Bhave

• RESEARCH NOTE

  Suitability of Cast Aluminium Bronze Tube Plate as an Alternative to Rolled Brass Tube Plate for Coolers in Hydro Applications

  • Author: Rakesh Shrivastava, Rajeev Shrivastava, Mukesh Shrivastava

• Analysis of Condensor Tube-Side Pressure Drop - Considering Fouling Due to Cooling Water in Indian Conditions

  • Author: Lalit Kishore, Yatindra Mohan

• Why did the Hydropower Industry go Underground?

  • Author: Einar Broch

• Real-time Hydro-Power Forecasting on the Victoria Nile

  • Author: R.B. Wardlaw, M. Sharif, F. Kimaite

• A Study on the Applicability of Accelerated Stress Relaxation Test Method for Quick Assessment of Creep Strength and Life of Power Plants Materials

  • Author: S.C. Bose, Kulvir Singh, G. Jayaraman, C.R. Prasad

• On the Numbering Scheme of the Telephone Network of the Serbian Electric Power Industry

  • Author: Zarko Markov

• Realization of the Power Balance of the State Community Serbia and Montenegro in 2004

  • Author: Strucni Rad

• Upgradable High Capacity Long Distance Transmission System in India

  • Author: R.N. Nayak, R.P. Sasmal, Y.K. Sehgal, A.M. Pavgi, Mukesh Khanna

• Transmission System Development Perspective in India

  • Author: V. Ramakrishna, A.K. Asthana, Prabhat Mohan

• An Effective Algorithm for Load Flow Analysis and Behaviour of Multiples STATCOMs in Large Power Systems

  • Author: Annapurna Bhargava, Vinay Pant, Biswarup Das

• Application of FACTS Devices in Indian Power System

  • Author: R.N. Nayak, Vikas Saxena, Y.K. Sehgal, Subir Sen

• The Second 1 × 500 MW HVDC Back-to-Back Interconnection at Vizag

  • Author: R. Suri, Birger Jonsson, N. Ottosson, R.S. Moni

• CASE STUDY

  Shunt Capacitor Switching and its Impact on Power Quality – A Case Study

  • Author: B.E. Kushare, A.A. Ghatol

• RESEARCH NOTE

  An Approach to the Evaluation of Disintegration and Restoration of Electric Power Interconnections

  • Author: Dragan P. Popovic, Snezana V. Mijailovic

• Active and Reactive Power Measurement Using Modified Recursive Fourier Algorithm

  • Author: Milenko B. Duric, Goran C. Dukic

• Power Quality Indices of Some Nonlinear Loads in the Area of Public Enterprise “Electrodistribucija Nis”

  • Author: Lidija Korunovic, Dobrivoje Stojanovic

• The Effect of Distributed Generation on the Voltage Drop, Power Flow and Power Losses in a Distribution Network

  • Author: Jordan Radosavijevic, Mirolijub Jevtic

• A Participatory Model for Improved Rural Electricity Services – The Karnataka Experiment

• HTSrs - The Tool for Energy Efficiency and Healthy Environment

  • Author: Hambir Singh

• Database Application in High Voltage Substations Design

  • Author: Zlatan Stojkovic, Predrag Vucetic, Momcilo Bubnjevic, Andreja Mijalcic, Bojan Bjelanovic

• DC Link between Industrial Plant and Utility

  • Author: Ghamandi Lal, M. Arunachalam

• Modification of TG Emergency Oil Pump Starting Scheme at NALCO, CPP, Angul

  • Author: R.K. Padmapati

• Microbiologically Induced/Influenced Corrosion in Power Plants

  • Author: R. Annapurna

• The Important Role of KELAG's Hydro Plants over more than a 100 years

  • Author: G. Berger, F. Neuschitzer

• Small Hydro in Lower Austria: A Regional Approach to Identifying Sustainable Scheme

  • Author: W. Widmann, S. Thonhauser, C. Moritz

• Hydromatrix Units: Operating Experience in Austria and Sudan

  • Author: R. Hammelmuller, M. Schneeberger, H. Schmid

• Upgrading of a Pump-Turbine at Dalesice

  • Author: J. Spidla, Z. Cepa

• European Cooperation on a New Planning Approach for Small Hydro

  • Author: M. Laguna, E. Houard, M. Cahn

• New Concept for a Low-head Turnkey Hydro Contract on the Muzza River

  • Author: M. Arquilla, D. Boscolo

• Design of pressure Tunnels of Ermenek Hydro Power Plant

  • Author: M. Marence, A. Oberiadstatter

• CASE STUDY

  Desuting chambers of Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Project – Case Study of Problems During Construction and Remedial Measures

  • Author: S.P.S. Chauhan, R. Jeyaseelan

• RESEARCH NOTE

  Reduction in Fuel Oil Consumption Innovation Carried out at Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant, Lehra Mohabat

  • Author: Harmek Singh

• Connecting 6 GW Wind Power to the Transmission Network in the Netherlands: With DC or AC?

  • Author: J.F. Groeman, J.H.R. Enslin, C.P.J. Jansen

• The New and Emerging Grid Connection Codes for Wind Farms – How Power Electronics Based Applications Provide Solutions to Meet the Requirements

  • Author: P. Cartwright, B.R. Andersen, O. Anaya-Lara

• The Innovative Dimension In Designing Customized laminated Mill Duty DC Motor – The BHEL Experience

  • Author: Arun K. Gupta

• Design and Testing of Pheumatic Brake System for Large-Size HT AC Vertical Motor

  • Author: S.C. Goel, M.S. Dhami

• Challenges in Dielectric Insulation of HVDC Transformers above 600 kV

  • Author: U. Plovan, G. Schenk

• Highways for Electric Current

  • Author: Erwin Teltsch

• Static Synchronous Series Compensator Modelling Using the Eurostag Software

  • Author: D. Radu, Y. Besanger, M. Eremia

• 500 MW City Center Infeed with Voltage Source Converter Based HVDC

  • Author: Bjorn Jacobson, Paulo Fischer De Toledo, Gunnar Asplund, Goran Isacsson

• Modelling of the High Voltage Direct Current Transmission System Links Between Thailand-Malaysia using EMTP/ATP Program

  • Author: Virat Makkavimam, Trin Saengsuwan

• Supplying Dead load with a Conventional HVDC System

  • Author: M. Mohaddes, D.P. Brandt, H. Huang, T. Schultheis, G. Wild

• Optimal Location and Design of UPFC for the Enhancement of ATC tn a Deregulated Electricity Market

  • Author: D.M. Vinod Kumar

• Refining Technology

  • Author: Colin Ashmore

• Demand Side Management of Electricity and Water: An Exemplary Case for Institutional Partnership among Indian Utilities

  • Author: Nitin Pandit, S. Padmanaban, Mshesh Patankar

• Heat Pumps as a Way of Rationalization of Electrical Consumption

  • Author: Dimitrije P. Nikolajevic

• Transformation of Turbulent Entry of Seal Oil into Laminar Entry – To Avert Seal on Pipeline Failure in Turbogenerator

  • Author: E.B. Singh

• System for Monitoring Overheating in Axle-Box of Trains

  • Author: Sasa D. Milic, Dragan S. Kovacevic, Stanko M. Dordevic, Milesa Z. Sreckovic

• Effects of Blast Induced Vibrations on the Fresh Concrete Lining of a Shaft

  • Author: Changsuo Zhang, Feng Hu, Steve Zou

• Simulation of Progressive Fracturing Processes Around Underground Excavations under Biaxial Compression

  • Author: W.C. Zhu, J. Liu, C.A. Tang, X.D. Zhao, B.H. Brady

• Heat Transfer Simulation in Drag-Pick Cutting of Rocks

  • Author: John P. Loui, U.M. Rao Karanam

• Swelling Behaviour Induced by Alteration in Granite and Its Implications on Underground Excavation

  • Author: X.B. Tu, B. Jian, S.J. Wang, H. Y. Blan, J. Wang, S.G. Li

• Design and Reliability of Pipeline Rehabilitation Liners

  • Author: Wei (Zach) Zhao, Raja Nassar, David Hall

• Hydrocarbon Storage in Unlined Rock Caverns in Greek Limestone

  • Author: A.G. Benardos, D.C. Kaliampakos

• Measurements ot and Correlations between Block Size and Rock Quality Designation (RQD)

  • Author: Arild Palmstorm

• A Theoretical Approach tor Analysis ot the Interaction between Grouted Rockbolts and Rock Masses

  • Author: Ahmad Fahimifar, Hamed Soroush

• Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Analysis for the Coupled Problem of the Heat Transfer of the Surrounding Rock and the Heat Convection between the Air and the Surrounding Rock in Cold-Region Tunnel

  • Author: Lai Yuanming, Zhang Xuefu, Yu Wenbing, Zhang Shujuan, Liu Zhiqiang, Xiao Jianzhang

• Laboratory Testing of a New Type of Energy Absorbing Rock Bolt

  • Author: Anders Ansell

• Determination of the Mechanical Properties of Discontinuous Rock Masses by Using PFC2D

  • Author: Eui-Seob Park, Chang-Ha Ryu, Seong-Ho Bae

• Estimating Wall Deflections in Deep Excavations Using Bayesian Neural Networks

  • Author: C.G. Chua, Anthony T.C. Goh

• Fall Velocity of Particles in Shear Flow of Drilling Fluids

  • Author: A.M. Talmon, M. Huisman

• Numerical Modelling of the Effects of Joint Orientation on Rock Fragmentation by TBM Cutters

  • Author: Qiu-Ming Gong, Jian Zhao, Yu-Yong Jiao

• Use of Compact Shield Tunnelling Method in Urban Underground Construction

  • Author: Masahiro Maeda, Kotaro Kushiyama

• Application of New Urban Tunnelling Method in Baikoh Tunnel Excavation

  • Author: H. Kimura, T. Itoh, M. Iwata, K. Fujimoto

• Maintenance of the Undersea Section of the Selkan Tunnel

  • Author: Michitsugu Ikuma

• Large Rectangular Cross-Section Tunneling by the Multi-Micro Shield Tunnelling (MMST) Method

  • Author: K. Mori, Y. Abe

• Tunnelling Through an Embankment Using All Ground Fasten Method

  • Author: Makoto Miwa, Mitsumasa Ogasawara

• Construction of Large Cross-Section Double-Tier Metropolitan Inter-City Highway (Ken-O-Do) Ome Tunnel by NATM

  • Author: Kazuhiko Haruyama, Satoshi Teramoto, Kazuo Taira

• Analysis of Longitudinal Profile of the Tupnels in the Active Faulted Zone and Designing the Flexible Lining (for Koohrang-III Tunnel)

  • Author: A.R. Shahidi, M. Vafaeian

• FE Analysis of Time-Dependent Behaviour of Tunnelling in Squeezing Ground Using Two Different Creep Models

  • Author: F.I. Shalabi

• Analytical Solution for Tunnelling-Induced Ground Movement in Clays

  • Author: Kyung-Ho Park

• Study of Bifurcation in the Problem of Unloading a Circular Excavation in a Strain-Softening Material

  • Author: F. Varas, E. Alonso, L.R. Alejano, G. Fdez.-Manin

• Predicting Ground Conditions Ahead of the Tunnel Face by Vector Orientation Analysis

  • Author: J.S. Jeon, C.D. Martin, D.H. Chan, J.S. Kim

• Gotthard Base Tunnel Sedrun Section Mastering Squeezing Rock Zones

  • Author: Heinz Ehrbar

• Tunnel Support by Fully Grouted Rock Bolts for Fast TBM Advance

  • Author: M. Alber, S. Ruhi

• Geodetic Instrumentation for Use on Machine Bored Tunnels

  • Author: N. Clarke-Hackston, M. Messing, E. Ullrich

• Uetliberg Tunnel: Comparison of Drill and Blast and Mechanical Heading

  • Author: S. Maurhofer, M. Glattii

• Significance of Grouting for Controlling Leakage in Water Tunnels – A Case from Nepal

  • Author: K.K. Panthi, B. Nilsen

• Development and Application of a Long Face Reinforcing Method with GFRP Tubes in Mountain Tunneling

  • Author: Y. Mitarashi, T. Matsuo, H. Tezuka, T. Tsuji, T. Haba, T. Okabe

• Numerical Simulations of SFRC Precast Tunnel Segments

  • Author: G.A. Plizzari, L. Cominoli

• Positive Impact of EI Azhar Road Tunnels on Environment, Safety and Tourism in Fatimld Cairo

  • Author: A. Abd EI Moamen Khalil

• Water-Tightening Design and Construction of Tailbay Tunnels at Kannagawa Power Plant

  • Author: Fumiharu Kawashima, Masanao Yamasaki

• Study on State and Pattern Analysis of Tunnel Portal Slope in Korea

  • Author: Y. Baek, O.I. Kwon, H.B. Koo, G.J. Bae

• Design and Construction of NATM Underground Station Tunnel by Using the Forepoling Method in Difficult Conditions for Athens Metro

  • Author: P. Kontothanassis, N. Koronakis, A. Karinas, S. Massinas

• The 9 km long Kailidromo Tunnel of the New Highspeed Railway Line Athens-Thessaloniki, Greece, Tunnel Sections in Squeezing Ground

  • Author: W. Wittke, B. Wittke-Schmitt, D. Schmitt

• Rock Mass Classification and Support Design of the Kuskunkiran Tunnel in Van

  • Author: Ercument Karahan, Songul Cosar, Senol Sozer, Kenan Kaya

• Geotechnical Problems Encountered by Tunnel Boring Machines Mining in Sedimentary Rocks

  • Author: Christopher Laughton

• Some Aspects for Geotechnical Investigations for TBM end NATM Tunnelling in Rock

  • Author: W. Wittke, J.H. Gattermann, P. Wittke-Gattermann

• Rock Mass Characterization and Primary Support Design for the Boztepe Tunnel, Turkey

  • Author: E. Sopaci, H. Akgun

• Three-Dimensional Regions in Tunnels

  • Author: H. Gercek

• Ground Reinforcement by the Pre-Supporting System Arch (PSS-Arch) Method

  • Author: K. Miyashita, H. Takahashi, M. Teranishi, S. Iwanaga, M. Inada, T. Matsuo, A. Nakakita

• Seismic Design Method of Immersed Tunnel and Effects of Flexible Joints

  • Author: O. Kiyomiya

• Sustainable Use of Water Resources in Agriculture in Beijing: Problems and Countermeasures

  • Author: Yan Wang, Hongrul Wang

• A Modification to the Wallingford Rational Regime Theory

  • Author: E.M. Valentine, M.A. Haidera

• Scour Downstream of Aprons Caused by Sluices

  • Author: A. Sarkar, S. Dey

• RESEARCH METHOD

  What Water Managers Need to Know About Public Participation: One US Practitioner's Perspective

  • Author: James L. Creighton

• RESEARCH NOTE

  Review of Seismic Design Criteria of Large Concrete and Embankment Dams

  • Author: M. Wieland

• CASE STUDY

  Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Earthdams Using DIANA Code: (A Case Study in Alavian Dam)

  • Author: Y. Daghigh, M.H. Davoudi, A. Shokri

• RESEARCH NOTE

  Evaluation of Different Methods for Dynamic Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams

  • Author: D. Salehi, R. Mahin Roosta

• Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential in Alluvial Foundation of Zola Dam

  • Author: Sh. Aryanfar, M. Hadjzavar

• Three Dimensional Seepage Analysis of an Embankment Dam Considering Behaviour of Underlain Faults During Earthquake

  • Author: A. Soleimanbeigi, F. Jafarzadeh

• Three-Dimensional Dynamic Analysis of Concrete Faced Rockfill Dam with Dam Foundation Interaction

  • Author: S.M. Haeri, M. Karimi

• Static and Dynamic Stress-Deformation Behaviour of High Concrete Faced Rockfill Dams in Strong Grand Motion Zone

  • Author: L. Nenghui, S. Dawei, Z. Kuizhi, C. Tielin, L. Guoying

• The Assessment of the Reliability of Embankment Dams under Seismic Impacts

  • Author: E.N. Bellendir, V.B. Glagovsky, O.M. Finagenov, I.N. Belkova

• Seismic Stability of Embankment Dams

  • Author: M. Seid-Karbasi

• Nonlinear Analysis of Interaction of Embankment Dams and Plastic Concrete Cutoff Wall During Earthquake

  • Author: M. Oulapour, E. Mohammadian

• Effect of the Vertical Component of Earthquake on Nonlinear Response of Concrete Gravity Dams

  • Author: Sh. Dehghanlan, M. Yahyal

• Three Dimensional Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Concrete Dams

  • Author: R. Ardakanian, M. Ghaemian, H. Mirzabozorg

• Effect of Ground Motion Level and Dam Shape on Damage in Concrete Gravity Dam During Earthquakes

  • Author: T. Sasaki, K. Kanenawa, Y. Yamaguchi, J. Chiba

• Concete Dams Design and Construction on Active Faults in Iran

  • Author: A. Mahdavian, S. Nayeb

• Monar Arch Dam: Evaluation of Seismic and Temperature Effects

  • Author: A. Manafpuor, D. Kourepinis, S. Gallocher, A.C. Morison

• Evaluation of the Seismic Response of Concrete Arch Dams including the Foundation Mass

  • Author: M.R.F. Tehrani, M. Ghaemian, F.R. Rofooei

• Flow Resistance of Wastewater Pumping Mains

  • Author: C. Lauchlan, J. Forty, R. May

• New Bearing Generation for Seal-less Pumps

  • Author: Andreas Kuhi, Sonke Brodersen

• Energy-Efficient Pumping - Energy Conservation with Centrifugal Pumps

  • Author: K. Sahasranaman

• Stepping Outside the Standards for Higher Corrosion Resistance

  • Author: Arto Riihimaki, Redvers Paley

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Pumps - Some Common and Uncommon Tips

  • Author: S.L. Abhyankar

• Exporting Fresh Water: Is there an Economic Rationale?

  • Author: Mohammed H.I. Dore

• The Silent Revolution in Groundwater Intensive Use and Its Influence in Spain

  • Author: Juan M. Fornes, Africa de la Hera, M. Ramon Liamas

• Taguchi Approach for Optimization of the Bleeding on Cement-Based Grouts

  • Author: Ozcan Tan, A. Sahin Zaimoglu, Sinan Hinislioglu, Selim Altun