The hydropower industry takes advantages of DHI technology

Increased hydropower production, more sustainable flood control, effective management of multiple reservoirs – these are some of the significant benefits which the hydropower industry are now achieving by integrating DHI technology in operations.

DHI has focussed development of a number of our software products in order to offer valuable tools for the hydropower industry. Significant economic benefits have been reported by e.g. using the tailored DHI technology for real-time optimisation and control of hydropower reservoir operations. In specific projects in Peru, China and Vietnam, accurate hydrological and hydraulic forecast models are combined with efficient optimisation tools within a real-time decision support system to improve hydropower operations.

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Water Hammer simulations, Norway

Water Hammer simulation is a challenging science putting high demands on both hydraulic and numeric competence and understanding. IVAR IKS is one of Norway's largest water utility companies. They deliver water and collect wastewater from the two largest cities in Rogaland, Stavanger and Sandnes. In this context, DHI was asked to find the optimal number, location and capacity of the pumping stations.

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A novel nano-biotechnological water membrane, EU

Nano-biotechnological research of water transport in various organisms shows that aquaporins have 100% selectivity. Aquaporins being proteins allowing only water molecules to pass. A 3-year EU STREP project under FP6 investigate the industrial potential of these unique features.

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Flood mapping in entire Sardegna Island, Italy

Intecno-DHI has been awarded a contract for definition of flood maps and risk analysis for the entire Sardegna Island.

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"Science in a ship container"

Galathea 3 is the largest Danish scientific expedition for more than 50 years. The aim of the expedition is to explore the oceans and strengthen scientific research, not just by virtue of the research projects that have been included in the expedition, but also in relation to the recruitment of the coming generations of research scientists.

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Web based Water Forecast service, Middle East

A web based Water Forecast service, the Gulf Water Forecast, has been launched by DHI. It provides 5 days forecast of currents, water levels, waves and meteorology in any part of the Gulf in the Middle East.

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Consequences of climate change, Denmark

CONWOY is a Danish multi-disciplinary research project with the aim to investigate the regional effects of global climate change on Danish freshwater and marine ecosystems.

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DHI Water & Environment Sets Increased Focus on Training, Capacity and Institution Building - Courses Around the Globe!

For a number of years DHI Water & Environment and its international subsidiaries have offered a variety of courses worldwide within water and environment. The courses range from short and intensive standard software and vocational training courses to dedicated, specialised training matching individual clients' specific needs and requests.

Our training activities aim to

• Make state-of-the-art technology easy to understand
• Combine advanced theoretical knowledge with practical experience
• Provide practical skills for problem solving

Alone in 2006 more than 150 standard software courses were held internationally in, amongst others, Australia, Bangladesh, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, People's Republic of China, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and USA. Course participants included significant representatives from governmental bodies, regional and local water bodies, research institutions and universities, professional bodies and engineering companies, harbour and coastal authorities, urban water utilities internationally. The "International Software Course Calendar" offers already now more than 200 courses to be run by our international offices in 2007.

We trust and believe that our focus on training and capacity building contribute to the sustainable development of water bodies worldwide and the development of more socially and environmentally sustainable water management strategies and global partnerships.

For further information on DHI Water & Environment course and training activities please contact DHI International Course Secretariat (courses@dhigroup.com) or consult our websites:

Vocational training:
http://www.dhigroup.com/Consulting/VocationalTraining.aspx

Software training:
http://www.dhigroup.com/Software/Training.aspx