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CDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018–2019

Bob Patrick-President
Tetra Tech EBA Inc.
president@cda.ca
Jean-Tournier-Vice President
Hydro-Quebec
vice.president@cda.ca
Michel Dolbec-Secretary-Treasurer
WSP Canada Inc.
secretary.treasurer@cda.ca
Chad LePoudre-Past President
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
past.president@cda.ca
Terry Oswell-Director, British Columbia
BC Hydro
britishcolumbia.director@cda.ca
Garry Bucharski-Director, Alberta
Alberta Environment & Parks
alberta.director@cda.ca
Doug Kilgour-Director, Saskatchewan
SaskPower
saskatchewan.director@cda.ca
Halina Zbigniewicz-Director, Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
manitoba.director@cda.ca
Navin Gautam-Director, Ontario
Ontario Power Generation 891938_American.indd 1 17/11/17 9:56 PM
ontario.director@cda.ca
Martin Ferland-Director, Quebec
MDDELCC
quebec.director@cda.ca
Bethanie Parker-Director, New Brunswick
Hatch (Fredericton)
newbrunswick.director@cda.ca
Robert Cholock-Director, Nova Scotia
BGC Engineering
novascotia.director@cda.ca
Wendy Warford-Director, Newfoundland & Labrador
Stantec
newfoundland.director@cda.ca
Richard Trimble-Director, Territories
TetraTech EBA Ltd.
territories.director@cda.ca
Michael Cyr-Director-at-Large
Wood PLC (Fredericton)
director-at-large@cda.ca
Johanne Bibeau-Director-at-Large (ICOLD)
AECOM
director-at-large.Icold@cda.ca
Don Butcher-Executive Director
3-1750 The Queensway, Suite 1111
Toronto, ON M9C 5H5
T: 416.255.7076
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Message from the President

Bob Patrick, P.Eng.

T he Mission of the Canadian Dam Association is


“To encourage co-operation, advance technical
knowledge, and build competency related to dams in
Canada.” Our values include “International Collaboration”
and “Knowledge transfer and continuous learning.” To meet
Calgary with future workshops scheduled for Regina and
Vancouver this year.
Switching gears to the international scene, last year CDA
put on a series of DSRs workshops, with special content
for mining dams, in Peru, Chile (twice), Australia and the
these goals, CDA must be active with outreach programs United States. Additional DSR and other workshops are
for both domestic and international groups. In this short planned for this year in Brazil, Peru, Francophone and
message I would like to outline some of the recent and English Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.
current initiatives. As well, CDA is actively involved in the federal gov-
As you are aware, CDA welcomes people with diversified ernment’s Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA)
interests, from the engineer involved with a low, clay till program. We have recently submitted our second annual
embankment across a prairie coulee to retain irrigation application for funding to support international business
water for a rancher, to someone involved with the design development by Canadian companies and the dam industry.
and construction of a high mining dam or large hydroelec- Last year saw us receive $73,000 in funding and participate
tric project on another continent. in events in Brazil, Peru and at ICOLD 2017 in Prague. GOA
On a regional basis, two particularly interesting things is also funding improvements to our marketing materials
are occurring. CDA’s Regional Directors have been chal- and a market research study.
lenged to organize small-scale events in their communities. To conclude I have found that, like most good things,
To date, there have been a few seminars in Vancouver, the amount of value you will get out of CDA is directly
workshops in Calgary, and a meeting in Regina. We are related to the effort you put into it. We are in the process
hopeful the other regions will be able to host similar events, of establishing a volunteer register to help us guide mem-
which are intended to be cost-effective and of local interest. bers, who offer to give some of their time and expertise,
In parallel to this, the Dam Safety Reviews (DSR) work- to the appropriate activity. For any additional information
ing group of the Dam Safety Committee has held regional on any of the above or to volunteer, please contact me at
workshops on DSRs. These have occurred in Toronto and president@CDA.ca. ■

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Message du président

L a mission de l’Association canadienne des barrages


est « d’encourager la coopération, de faire progresser
les connaissances techniques et de renforcer les
compétences liées aux barrages au Canada ». Nos valeurs
comprennent la « collaboration internationale » ainsi que
ESB. Ceux-ci ont eu lieu à Toronto et à Calgary et de futurs
ateliers sont prévus cette année pour Regina et Vancouver.
Sur la scène internationale, l’an dernier, l’ACB a organisé
une série d’ateliers sur les études d’évaluation de la sécurité
avec un contenu adapté aux barrages miniers au Pérou, au
le « transfert de connaissances et la formation continue ». Chili (deux fois), en Australie et aux États-Unis. D’autres
Pour atteindre ces objectifs, l’ACB doit mener des pro- ateliers sur les études de sécurité et d’autres sujets sont
grammes de sensibilisation auprès de groupes nationaux prévus cette année au Brésil, au Pérou, en Afrique fran-
et internationaux. Dans ce bref message, je voudrais souli- cophone et anglophone et dans le sous-continent indien.
gner quelques-unes de ces initiatives récentes et actuelles. De plus, l’ACB participe activement au programme
L’ACB accueille des personnes ayant des intérêts diver- Opportunités mondiales pour les associations (OMA) du
sifiés, à partir de l’ingénieur chargé de l’implantation gouvernement fédéral. Nous avons récemment soumis
d’un remblai d’argile de faible hauteur fermant un ravin notre deuxième demande annuelle de financement pour
à travers la prairie afin d’emmagasiner l’eau d’irrigation soutenir le développement du marché international pour
pour un éleveur, jusqu’à la personne responsable de la les entreprises canadiennes et l’industrie des barrages.
conception et de la construction d’un barrage minier de L’année dernière, nous avons reçu 73 000 $ en financement
grande hauteur ou d’un grand projet hydroélectrique sur et participé à des événements au Brésil, au Pérou et à la
un autre continent. conférence 2017 du CIGB à Prague. Le programme OMA
Sur le plan régional, deux choses particulièrement finance également des améliorations à nos documents de
intéressantes se produisent. Les directeurs régionaux de marketing et une étude de marché.
l’ACB ont été mis au défi d’organiser des événements à En conclusion, j’ai constaté que, comme la plupart des
petite échelle dans leurs communautés. À ce jour, il y a eu bonnes choses, la valeur que vous tirerez de l’ACB est direc-
quelques séminaires à Vancouver, des ateliers à Calgary et tement liée à l’effort que vous y consacrez. Nous sommes
une réunion à Regina. Nous espérons que les autres régions en train d’établir un registre de bénévoles pour nous aider
seront en mesure d’accueillir des événements similaires, à guider les membres qui offrent de donner leur temps et
qui sont censés être rentables et d’intérêt local. leur expertise vers l’activité appropriée. Pour toute infor-
En parallèle, le groupe de travail sur les études d’éva- mation supplémentaire sur ce qui précède ou pour offrir
luation de la sécurité des barrages (ESB) du Comité de de faire du bénévolat, veuillez communiquer avec moi à
sécurité des barrages a tenu des ateliers régionaux sur les president@CDA.ca. ■

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SITE C CLEAN
ENERGY PROJECT
DIVERSION TUNNEL
ORIFICES FOR ENERGY
DISSIPATION DURING
RESERVOIR FILLING
Jeremy Bruce, P.Eng., Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
John Croockewit, P.Eng., formerly BC Hydro, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Faizal Yusuf, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., BC Hydro, Burnaby, BC, Canada
John Nunn, P.Eng., formerly Klohn-Crippen Berger, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Andrew Watson, P.Eng., BC Hydro, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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ABSTRACT
This paper outlines layout and design considerations for a reservoir filling at the Site C Clean
Energy Project. The Site C Clean Energy Project is a 1,100 MW hydroelectric generating station
with a 60 m high dam on the Peace River near Fort St. John, BC, Canada. The project includes
two fully submerged diversion tunnels each 10.8 m in diameter with gated inlet structures. The
capacity of the diversion tunnels needs to be reduced during reservoir filling to allow the reser-
voir to fill with normal inflows from upstream. The inlet closure gates are not capable of safely
restricting flows, thus alternative methods of maintaining minimum downstream environmental
flow releases of 390 m3/s and providing adequate energy dissipation during reservoir filling
were examined. The selected alternative was to install a series of four in-line orifices in one of
the diversion tunnels prior to reservoir filling. The orifice design is based on work in China on
the Xiaolangdi project, as well as physical hydraulic modelling (PHM) and computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) modelling.

RÉSUMÉ
Cette publication présente les considérations d’arrangement et de design de la mise en eau
du réservoir du projet du Site C Energy. Le projet du Site C (Site C Clean Energy Project) est un
projet hydroélectrique de 1,100 MW qui comprend un barrage de 60 m de hauteur sur la rivière
de la Paix près de Fort St. John, BC, Canada. Le projet inclut deux tunnels submergés de 10.8 m
de diamètre chacun équipés de vannes de régulation amont. La capacité des tunnels de dériva-
tion doit être réduite durant la mise en eau du réservoir afin de permettre son remplissage dans
des conditions normales de débit fluvial. Les vannes amont ne sont pas capables de restreindre
suffisamment le débit d’une manière sécuritaire. Par conséquent, des méthodes alternatives de
dissipation d’énergie durant la mise en eau ont été étudiées afin de maintenir le débit réservé
environnemental minimum de 390 m3/s et de permettre une dissipation d’énergie suffisante.
L’option retenue a consisté à installer des d’orifice en série dans l’un des tunnels de dérivation.
Le design de ces orifices ont été basés sur les travaux du projet de Xiaolangdi en Chine, une
modélisation physique hydaulique, ainsi que des simulations en modélisation numérique de
dynamique des fluides.

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1. INTRODUCTION (see Figure 1). The project will have six governed by design flood conditions
The Peace River hydroelectric sys- generating units with a total capacity during construction. To fill the Site C
tem in British Columbia consists of of 1,100 MW, producing an average reservoir with average inflows from
two existing projects, G.M. Shrum of 5,100 GWh of electricity annually. upstream while maintaining min-
Generating Station at the W.A.C. A description of the other hydraulic imum downstream environmental
Bennett Dam and Peace Canyon features of the project can be found in flow releases, one tunnel will be
Generating Station at the Peace Canyon a related paper on general hydraulic closed and the capacity of the other
Dam. The Site C Clean Energy Project features (Croockewit et al. 2017). diversion tunnel needs to be reduced.
which is currently under construction Site C will take advantage of regula- The 1980’s historic design of the
would be the third facility in the Peace tion of the Peace River that is provided Site C diversion tunnels (uncon-
River hydroelectric system. by the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, generating structed) proposed that the first stage
The Site C Clean Energy Project's electricity from water discharged by of reservoir filling be done by closing
60 m high, 1 km long earthfill dam the G.M. Shrum Generating Station one tunnel and using the regulating
is located 83 km downstream of the and the Peace Canyon Generating gates at relatively small gate openings
Peace Canyon Dam and 7 km south- Station. Most of the inflow into the in the other diversion tunnel inlet
west of Fort St. John. The reservoir, Site C reservoir will come from the structure to restrict capacity while
with a surface area of approximately Peace Canyon Dam. Unregulated maintaining the minimum required
9,310 hectares, will extend back to the inflows coming from the Halfway downstream flow. The energy of the
tailrace of the Peace Canyon Dam. The River, Moberly River and other small rising reservoir would be dissipated
powerhouse and spillway located on tributaries downstream of Peace by a hydraulic jump that would form
the south bank are constructed on top Canyon Generating Station comprise downstream of the regulating gates
of a roller compacted concrete but- approximately 6% of average annual within the tunnel. The hydraulic
tress. The spillway and power intakes Site C inflow. jump would travel down the tunnel
will be fed by an approach channel The capacity of the two 10.8 m diam- as the reservoir elevations rose. The
around the south end of the dam eter submerged diversion tunnels was relatively poor rock conditions and

Reservoir Access Road

Diversion Tunnel Inlet


Earthfill Dam

Transmission Lines

Approach
Generating Diversion Tunnel Outlet
Channel
Station
Overflow
Auxiliary Spillway
RCC Foundation for
Spillway Concrete Structures Above

Access Road

Figure 1 – Site C Project General Layout (final layout may differ from what is shown)

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portions of un-reinforced concrete • The north bank diversion tunnels level during construction up to
tunnel liner in the present design must release minimum downstream 3,000 m3/s (1,500 m3/s per tunnel)
raised concerns associated with a flows during the first stage of reser- at the design flood headpond level
translating hydraulic jump dissipat- voir filling from an initial reservoir of elevation 430 m.
ing a large amount of energy. These elevation of approximately 415 m up • The reservoir filling rate should
concerns made apparent the need to to 440 m. stay within ranges experienced on
explore alternate arrangements for • The spillway will provide down- other precedent projects includ-
restricting downstream releases dur- stream flow releases during the ing successful BC Hydro facilities.
ing the first stage of reservoir filling second stage of reservoir filling Reservoir filling rate was considered
up to a reservoir elevation of 440 m. from elevation 440 m up to the max- more important during the second
The second stage of reservoir fill- imum normal reservoir elevation of stage of reservoir filling above ele-
ing from elevation 440 m to 461.8 m 461.8 m. vation 440 m when greater control
will utilize the spillway to release • Mean annual inflow to Site C is of the filling rate is possible using
minimum downstream flows. This 1,325 m3/s, with mean monthly the spillway gates.
paper provides an overview of the inflows varying between 1,060 m3/s Seven key criteria were established
alternatives that were examined and 1,600 m3/s. as a basis for initial screening of
during the definition design phase • The minimum discharge from Site C alternatives and for comparison of
and presents the final layout selected (including during reservoir filling) the preferred alternatives. These cri-
for construction. is 390 m3/s for downstream environ- teria are summarized in Table 1. In
mental requirements. addition to the criteria below, con-
2. DESIGN CRITERIA • The discharge capacity of the struction cost and schedule were
The following is a summary of diversion tunnels during the secondary considerations that were
the key requirements, relevant data diversion period varies from included in the evaluation process
and design criteria for the reservoir approximately 400 m3/s (200 m3/s at the stage of shortlisting pre-
filling design: per tunnel) at minimum headpond ferred alternatives.

Table 1 – Key Evaluation Criteria

Criteria Name Description

1. Translating The selected design shall not have a hydraulic jump that travels uncontrolled down
Hydraulic Jump the tunnel. If a hydraulic jump is required to dissipate the energy, it must be contained
to a specified location that can be locally strengthened with reinforced concrete
and/or Steel liner.

2. Control Gate The selected design shall not create extreme turbulence or flow velocities which could
Vibration cause damaging vibration of the regulating gates in the tunnel inlet.

3. Impact on The selected design shall not impact the normal diversion operation to an extent that either
Diversion Head Loss the tunnel diameter must be made larger or the cofferdam crest elevation must be raised
due to increased diversion head losses.

4. Constraints The selected design shall not require excessive constraints on the operation of the Peace
on Upstream Canyon and G.M. Shrum Generating Stations (some short duration constraints may be
Hydro Plants permissible during tunnel opening and closing operations).

5. Geotechnical Risk The selected design shall not significantly increase the pressure inside the tunnel, or the
external pressures on the lining, above levels that will be experienced during diversion;
or subject the tunnel lining to negative pressures or otherwise negatively impact the
geotechnical risk. This was especially important on the downstream end of the diversion
tunnels due to the potential for pressurisation of the rock.

6. Sensitivity The hydraulics of the selected design shall not be sensitive to parameters that will not be
known with certainty prior to initial operation (e.g. tailwater level, discharge/gate opening
relationship, tunnel hydraulic losses).

7. Total Dissolved The selected design shall not increase long term total dissolved gas (TDG) levels above
Gas (TDG) those considered acceptable by fisheries and environmental standards.

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3. ALTERNATIVES 4. SELECTED ALTERNATE design that has operated successfully
A variety of alternative designs After several iterations and design in China. The Site C arrangement (ori-
were examined using a combination workshops with both internal and fice spacing, orifice geometry, tunnel
of engineering desktop studies, review external advisors, a design involving bends and tunnel slopes) was opti-
of precedents, physical hydraulic mod- in-line orifice energy dissipaters was mized to minimize adverse hydraulic
elling (PHM) and computational fluid selected as the preferred alternative. phenomena in the converted tunnel.
dynamics (CFD) modelling. Some of The selected arrangement utilizes four This selected alternative is described
the primary alternatives are summar- in-line orifice structures installed in in more detail below.
ized in Table 2. The key criteria from diversion tunnel 2 just prior to reser- During development of the orifice
Table 1 are highlighted to illustrate voir filling. The orifice design is based conceptual design, the key screening
why each option was eliminated. on the Xiaolangdi tunnel spillway criteria outlined in Table 1 were closely

Table 2 – Summary of Eliminated Alternatives

Alternative Reason for Eliminating

1. Regulating gate control This option involves a hydraulic jump that would move down the tunnel as the head
in one or both diversion increased. At lower reservoir levels, the jump would be submerged at the control
inlet structures gate which could cause control gate vibrations. The jump location is also extremely
sensitive to tailwater level, discharge and tunnel roughness, all of which will have
uncertainty prior to operation.

2. Modify tunnel diameters Significantly larger tunnel diameters were not considered feasible given the
(e.g. one larger and one geotechnical risk with the rock conditions at the site. The largest diameters
smaller tunnel) considered feasible would not allow for a small enough second tunnel to significantly
reduce the hydraulic risks.

3. Construct a 3rd tunnel This alternative has the lowest technical risk of the options identified; however, the
of a smaller diameter cost of this option was significant given the short duration of operation required
to use during filling during reservoir filling.

4. Modified gate system in This alternative consists of several sub-alternates; however, the common themes
the tunnel inlet structure for eliminating from further consideration were gate vibration risks and risk of a
such as a drop shaft or translating hydraulic jump. Constructing an alternate without compromising the
multiple gate openings head loss during river diversion was also a challenge.

5. Separate inlet structure The primary risks for this option included control gate vibrations with the junction
feeding into the diversion occurring just downstream of the main gate and risk of a translating hydraulic jump.
tunnels just for releases
during reservoir filling

6. Separate low level outlet This alternative would require a temporary structure to be built in the middle of the
through the south bank key foundation for the permanent south bank structures. The increased geotechnical
RCC buttress risk and cost eliminated this option from further consideration.

7. Outlet control This alternative considered restricting tunnel flow by using a control gate or
modified geometry at one of the diversion outlet structures. The reason for
eliminating this alternate was the increased geotechnical risk caused by pressurizing
the tunnel up to a much higher level than experienced during diversion.

8. Force the jump to Modifications to the tunnel geometry to force a hydraulic jump at a pre-defined
occur in a desired location would have an impact on normal diversion operation such as an increased
location (e.g. negative/ overall tunnel head loss. The geometry modification could be retrofitted prior to
positive step, baffle sill, filling in the case of a baffle sill, for example, but this would introduce construction
roughened invert) schedule risk. The jump location would also be sensitive to both tailwater level and
discharge which would be variable as the reservoir rises.

CFD modelling was performed to examine this idea in more detail; however,
investigations of various alternatives did not find a stable hydraulic solution.

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Table 3 – Performance of Selected Alternate on Key Evaluation Criteria
Criteria Name Preferred Arrangement Performance

Hydraulic Jump Energy is dissipated via viscous losses at the shear plane between the main contracted flow
and the surrounding flow recirculation at each of the four orifice locations. A hydraulic jump
will not occur.

Control Gate The energy is dissipated within the tunnel downstream of each orifice. No regulation at the inlet
Vibration gate is required which minimizes gate vibration risk.

Impact on The orifices will be constructed just prior to reservoir filling in one of the two diversion tunnels
Diversion which will be isolated and dewatered during low flow periods. Diversion head loss is, therefore,
Head loss not affected. Schedule risk is introduced but was determined to be manageable.

Constraints There will be minimal constraints on the upstream plants consisting of a short period of above
on Upstream average inflows required at the start of reservoir filling, otherwise no constraints are imposed.
Hydro Plants

Geotechnical The energy dissipation is spread across four locations and all are located upstream of the future
Risk tunnel plug, therefore, geotechnical risk is minimized.

Sensitivity Small changes in tailwater level, tunnel roughness and discharge do not affect the feasibility
of the proposed option. The orifice sizing was carefully evaluated by physical model
testing to ensure the minimum downstream flow can be passed at the minimum operating
reservoir elevation.

TDG The orifice option involves submerged energy dissipation. Therefore, no increase to dissolved gas
pressure above baseline levels is anticipated.

considered. Table 3 summarizes how The application at the Xiaolangdi project (Zhang and Chai 2001 and Lin
the proposed arrangement addresses Hydro project in China owned by the 2003). Once the preliminary layout
each of these key screening criteria. Yellow River Water & Hydroelectric and feasibility had been established
Power Development Corporation was both CFD and PHM were utilized to
5. ORIFICE DESIGN OVERVIEW the most applicable reference pro- confirm and optimize the design.
A literature search found several ject found given the constraints and The conclusion of the optimization
projects that have utilized multiple requirements for Site C. At Xiaolangdi, process was that four orifices pro-
orifice reducers or sudden expan- three orifices were constructed in vided a good balance between cost
sions as an effective means of dissi- series in each of three diversion tun- and cavitation performance. The
pating excess energy in the diversion nels to convert the diversion tunnels final arrangement was conservative
facilities of large hydro projects. Mica into spillway tunnels to form part of in terms of cavitation performance
Dam (Russell and Ball 1967) and the the overall spillway arrangement for because the cavitation criteria used
Xiaolangdi Hydro project in China the project. The orifices are the main were intended for design of perma-
(Zhang and Chai 2001 and Lin 2003) energy dissipating devices with radial nent structures such as the Xiaolangdi
were two examples of relevant refer- gates downstream from the third ori- tunnel spillway. For Site C, the orifice
ence designs that were successfully fice in a chamber to control discharge tunnel will only be in operation for
put into practice. At Mica, two tun- through each of the converted diver- approximately 2 to 4 weeks during
nel plugs each containing three steel sion tunnels. reservoir filling, therefore experien-
lined conduits were constructed in The biggest technical design cing some cavitation within the flow
one of the diversion tunnels after the challenge with the orifice reducer is likely acceptable.
diversion period. This arrangement, arrangement is the potential for cavi- To maintain economical sizes
along with some modifications to the tation leading to damage to the ori- for the orifices, the reservoir could
tunnel inlet and outlet, allowed for fices or the tunnel liner. For the Site be filled up to elevation 425 m by
dissipation of a large amount of energy C arrangement, the main concern is increasing Site C reservoir inflows
in the expansion chamber between the lack of downstream pressure due using flow regulation at the upstream
the tunnel plugs during reservoir to the relatively low tunnel submer- BC Hydro facilities for a short dur-
filling. At Xiaolangdi, thin orifices gence. The cavitation performance, ation. Tunnel 1 (non-orifice tunnel)
constructed of concrete and steel were orifice cross-sectional geometry and would then be closed with the reser-
retrofitted into the diversion tunnels hydraulic losses were initially evalu- voir at elevation 425 m and Tunnel 2
to convert the tunnels for continued ated based on the criteria presented (converted orifice tunnel) would oper-
use during permanent operations. in reference papers for the Xiaolangdi ate un-regulated with the orifices

Canadian Dam Association • Spring 2018 17


installed from eleva- assumed that no upstream regula-
tion 425 m up to 440 m. tion would be required; therefore, the
Initially, the orifice tun- discharge through the orifice tunnel
nel design considered would increase as the reservoir level
passing 390 m³/s at a increased. Once the reservoir reaches
reservoir level below elevation 440 m the minimum down-
425 m; however, model stream flows will be maintained by
testing showed that the the spillway low level outlets.
wider operating range
increased cavitation 6. HYDRAULIC LOSSES
risk at higher reservoir The first parameter used to define
Figure 2 – Experimental Results of Orifice Head Loss Coefficient levels. The design basis the initial orifice sizing was the
vs Diameter Ratio (Zhang and Chai 2001) for the orifice tunnel hydraulic loss. The loss coefficient
for the orifices was assumed using
experimental data from Xiaolangdi
(Zhang and Chai 2001). The head loss
was documented as a function of the
orifice contraction ratio (β = d/D where
d = orifice diameter and D = tunnel
diameter). The head loss coefficient,
k, is defined according to the general
equation H L = k*v2/2g where HL =
head loss across the orifice, v = aver-
age velocity through the orifice and
Powering progress, g = gravitational acceleration. The
detailed geometry assumes that the

safely and sustainably orifice will have an upstream radius


on the leading edge of r = 0.06 m
(Zhang and Chai 2001) and results
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cient for the Site C orifice layout was
later adjusted using project specific
physical hydraulic model test results.

7. CAVITATION COEFFICIENT
The second parameter used to
define the initial orifice sizing was
the cavitation coefficient ( ) (Zhang
and Chai 2001). Figure 3 presents the
experimental results of the cavitation
coefficient versus the orifice diameter
ratio for a specific set of orifice geom-
etries. Figure 3 shows that the radius
on the upstream orifice edge and the
addition of the ring resulted in signifi-
cantly reduced incipient cavitation

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design. Models were con- loss assumptions and to assess the risk
ducted at scales of 1:22.7 of cavitation. Pressure measurements
and 1:42.5 based on were done for a single identical orifice
Froude-scaled similitude. in both the 1:22.7 and 1:42.5 scale
Figure 4 illustrates the models to verify that scale effects for
final model setup viewed pressure measurements would not be
from downstream. significant. The results showed strong
The primary goal of agreement between the two models
physical hydraulic mod- indicating no influence of scale on
elling was to investigate the pressure measurements. For cavi-
the pressure field in tation coefficient calculations, aver-
Figure 3 – Experimental Results of Orifice Cavitation the tunnel, particularly age pressures were measured using
Coefficient vs Diameter Ratio (Zhang and Chai 2001) downstream of each ori- four taps located on the tunnel cir-
fice to confirm the head cumference at the invert, crown and
levels giving a larger margin on the
cavitation coefficient before cavitation SITE C CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT - DIVERSION

would be observed.
Orifice diameter ratios for Site C
were determined by trial and error
to maintain the desired total head
loss while balancing the cavitation
performance between the orifices
arranged in series. The result of this
calculation was that the first orifice
had the smallest β value and the last
orifice had the largest β value due to Downstream View of Model Headbox and Intake

the reduced backpressure on each


orifice moving downstream. The
design criterion was that the cavita-
tion coefficient for all orifices stay
above the incipient cavitation line at
the governing hydraulic condition.
For Site C, the governing condition Aerial View of Model
Photo plate 6
Final Components of the 1/42.5 Model

occurs at the maximum headwater ele-


Figure 4 – Orifice Physical Hydraulic Model Layout (1:42.5 scale model in foreground, 1:22.7 scale
vation of 440 m. For further general
model in background of downstream view of model)
information on cavitation coefficients,
refer to Engineering Monograph No. 42
(USBR 1990).
The cavitation coefficient in Figure 3
is computed using the average pres-
sure upstream and downstream of Your Dam and
each orifice. The velocities and pres-

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both sides. Instantaneous pressure
measurements were also recorded
at various locations using pressure
transducers. Measurements in the
bulk of the flow were attempted;
however, the results were not con-
sidered reliable due to flow around Figure 5 – CFD model results for the initial
layout of the in-line orifices
the intrusive instrument and instru- (velocities in m/s)
ment vibration. A combination of CFD
and PHM modeling showed that aver- Plan view of modelled area. Reservoir El. 440 m.

age static pressures downstream of


each orifice followed approximately
a hydrostatic distribution with min- Orifice #2 Orifice #3 Orifice #4

imum pressures near the crown


approximately 0.2 to 0.5 tunnel diam-

#1
ce
i
rif
eters downstream from the orifice.

O
The minimum pressures at the tunnel
crown were measured in detail for the
final orifice arrangement.
A visual/audible assessment of
cavitation could not be performed
with this physical hydraulic model
setup since vapor pressure is not
scaled in a Froude scaled model. A
vacuum chamber would have been
required to reduce ambient pressures
and allow assessment of actual cavi-
tation performance in a scale model. Figure 6: CFD model results for the final
The Site C physical hydraulic model in-line orifice layout (velocities in m/s,
was simply used to provide an indica- gauge pressures in Pa)
tion of potential cavitation concerns
while verifying design pressure to five tunnel diameters reduced the of normal diversion, prior to res-
assumptions. interaction between the jet from ori- ervoir filling.
fice #1 and orifice #2. • The orifice cross section is based on
9. COMPUTATIONAL FLUID The final layout with four in-line the design used for the Xiaolangdi
DYNAMICS (CFD) MODELLING orifices was simulated with the CFD Hydro Project in China.
CFD modelling using the commer- model. Numerical model results for the • The tunnel profile was modified
cially-available FLOW-3D software final layout are presented in Figure 6. from a constant slope to a steeper
was performed to assist in the evalu- Excellent agreement between numer- initial slope (5.2%) through the first
ation and refinement of reservoir ical and physical hydraulic models tunnel bend followed by a shallow
filling alternatives. The numerical was obtained for minimum pressures slope (0.2%) for the remainder of
model assessments complemented near the tunnel crown downstream the tunnel length. This allowed for
scaled physical hydraulic model of orifice #4. A computational cell an increase in backpressure at all
testing. Several geometry layouts size of 0.0625 m was used in the CFD four orifices which improved cavi-
for alternatives involving orifices model to represent the geometry of the tation performance.
or baffle blocks were assessed with orifice plates. • The first orifice will be placed
FLOW-3D to provide insight into upstream of the first tunnel bend
velocity patterns, pressure distribu- 10. FINAL IN-LINE and the other three orifices will be
tions and discharge capacities. For ORIFICE DESIGN LAYOUT placed downstream of the tunnel
example, for the initial orifice option Following research, desktop studies, bend. Placing an orifice within the
layout with three orifices upstream PHM and CFD modelling, the final tunnel bend was not desirable due
of the first tunnel bend, numerical design of the in-line orifice layout was to unsymmetrical flow conditions.
simulations showed that the con- established. The key design features • The large diameter tunnel bend
tracted jet from orifice #1 was not of the final layout are summarized (bend radius/tunnel diameter
fully expanded by the time it reached below: (R/D) = 18.5) ensured that the high
orifice #2 (Figure 5). Increasing the • Four orifices will be constructed in velocity jet issued from orifice #1
spacing between orifices from three diversion tunnel 2 after the period and any associated cavitation would

Canadian Dam Association • Spring 2018 21


not impact the tunnel wall (see which has a minimum pressure arrangement is shown in Figure 11.
Figure 7). No cavitation is expected of −1.1 m +/− 1.0 m at the maximum The following points describe how
in this region based on PHM and head/discharge condition. CFD pres- the cavitation plot was developed
CFD pressure results. PHM and CFD sure results were comparable with a and define the lines and points
results also confirmed that the large measurement of −2.2 m at the same shown:
diameter bend does not impact flow location as the PHM pressure tap. • The incipient cavitation index for
conditions at orifice #2. The Site C diversion tunnel and ori- each orifice was calculated using
• The most downstream orifice will fice layout are presented in Figures 8, the methodology referenced for
be placed at the downstream limit of 9 and 10. Xiaolangdi (Zhang and Chai 2001)
the future tunnel plug. This ensures using the orifice head loss coeffi-
the pressure in the tunnel down- 11. CAVITATION SCALING cients measured in the Site C
stream of the main dam centreline A thorough review of references PHM study.
is maintained at or below diversion from Xiaolangdi and discussions • The “Incipient Cavitation – Model”
levels and will also assist with form- with cavitation experts concluded line represents the Xiaolangdi
ing the downstream end of the tun- that scaling the cavitation coefficient model test results performed in a
nel plug after reservoir filling. for the difference between model vacuum chamber which identified
• The spacing between the three and prototype size was required. incipient cavitation with a model
downstream orifices will be set at Extensive research and investiga- tunnel diameter of 0.15 m (Zhang
five tunnel diameters as model test- tions were done with the final scal- and Chai 2001).
ing showed that a spacing of three ing assumptions taken from a book • A relationship between incipi-
diameters resulted in un-desired written on the Xiaolangdi project in ent cavitation and model scale
interaction between orifices. Chinese (Lin 2003). was developed by Lin (Lin 2003)
• The diameter ratios of the ori- The theoretical cavitation plot based on measurements of incipi-
fices from orifice #1 to orifice #4 for the proposed Site C four orifice ent cavitation in several different
in sequence will be 0.68, 0.69,
0.72, 0.75.
• The orifices will be formed entirely
of steel plate and infilled with con-
crete (see Figure 10). The tunnel
concrete liner will also be locally
thickened at each orifice location
to accommodate the thrust.
• The discharge through the ori-
fice tunnel will increase from
approximately 390 m³/s at eleva-
tion 425 m up to 535 m³/s at eleva- Figure 8 – Diversion Tunnel Plan
tion 440 m based on PHM results
(CFD discharge measurements were
approximately 10% higher than the
PHM results).
• Pressure results show that the
minimum crown pressure is
greater than 0 m (pressure head)
for all orifices except orifice #4

Figure 9 – Diversion Tunnel Partial Section

Figure 7 – Plan view of velocities


downstream of orifice #1 (velocity in m/s) Figure 10 – Orifice Cross Section

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8.0 the assumed prototype incipient level was used as the design
Site C Theoretical (HWL = 425 m)
Orifice #2 Orifice #3
Orifice #4
Site C Theoretical (HWL = 435 m)
incipient cavitation line. criteria for the permanent orifice
7.0
Orifice #1
Site C Theoretical (HWL = 440 m) The cavitation per- tunnel at Xiaolangdi. The orifices for
Incipient - Scale Effect (Site C)

Incipient Cavitation - Model


formance was considered Site C are temporary structures that
acceptable with the index are needed for 2 to 4 weeks of total
Cavitation Coefficient

6.0

dropping just below the operating time during the first stage
theoretical incipient line of reservoir filling. As discussed in
5.0
due to the short duration Section 7, local cavitation is antici-
of operation at this max- pated downstream of the orifice lip
4.0
imum design level and the or in the main body of the flow at the
conservatism of designing shear plane where high pressure fluc-
3.0
0.64 0.66 0.68 0.70 0.72 0.74 0.76 0.78 0.80 0.82 for incipient cavitation for tuations were observed in the PHM.
Orifice Diameter Ratio
a temporary structure. The Local cavitation in the body of the
Figure 11 – Site C Cavitation Coefficient Scaling

model scales as well as a large-


scale model test performed in a
3.8 m diameter tunnel at the Bikou
Hydropower Station.
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The Site C reservoir filling arrange- The long-term solution for leaking joints
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downstream discharges through the in concrete gravity dams, powerhouses
north bank diversion tunnels while and navigation locks.
maintaining minimum environmental
releases. A solution involving a retro-
fit of four in-line orifices into one of
the 10.8 m internal diameter diversion
tunnels was selected and optimized
through desktop calculations, utiliza- LONG-TERM
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tion of information from model testing
and performance of a similar preced- PREFERRED
ent, CFD modelling and PHM. PRODUCT
The head loss coefficient for each OF CHOICE
orifice was verified through physical
modelling and determined to correl-
ate well with the available reference
material; however, interaction between
orifices had a significant impact on
results. Model results indicated that
an orifice spacing of five times the
tunnel diameter ensured minimal
interaction. The cavitation coeffi-
cient is a key consideration for orifice
design. The potential scale effects
from model to prototype were care-
fully considered. Ensuring the design
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scholarships, the recipients of both sions are offered in both French and by the institutions to the Chair
the CDA Gary Salmon Memorial English. For more information about of the CDA Honours and Awards
Scholarship and the CDA Research the CDA Conference, please visit the Committee (awards@cda.ca) or by
Scholarship will each receive the CDA website. mail to the CDA office.
following: Applicants must submit to the Chair 4. A letter from the program chair-
1. Complimentary student registra- of the CDA Honours and Awards man/director endorsing t he
tion to the 2018 CDA Conference to Committee a completed application application and confirming
be held in Quebec City, Oct. 15-17 form along with the following sup- the applicant’s commitment to
(approximate value $500). porting documents: register for the graduate program
for 2018.
5. Two letters of references that
address the applicant’s academic
performance and their contribution
to the community.
Application form and supporting
documents should be submitted elec-
tronically to awards@cda.ca or can be
mailed to:
Canadian Dam Association
Attention: Chair, CDA Honours and
Awards Committee
3-1750 The Queensway, Suite 1111
Toronto, Ontario M9C 5H5,
Canada

HYDRO TURBINES Benesov, CZ Boston, MA USA


DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Kaplan Francis Pelton +420 317 728 483 +1 617 242 2204 Completed applications should
30 kW to 30+ MW info@mavel.cz americas@mavel.cz
www.mavel.cz be received by the CDA office no
later than Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Applicants will be notified of the deci-
sion of the CDA Honours and Awards
Committee by June 29, 2018. ■

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Bourse d'études commémorative
Gary-Salmon de l'ACB
Bourse d'études en recherche de l'ACB

L ’Association canadienne des


barrages (ACB) offre chaque
année deux bourses d’études
à des étudiants inscrits aux études
supérieures à temps plein dans une
3. Jusqu’à trois (3) nuits d’héberge-
ment payé à l’hôtel où aura lieu
le congrès.
Le Congrès de l’ACB est une tribune
nationale où les ingénieurs, géoscienti-
deuxième/troisième cycle. Des
ententes peuvent être faites pour
que les institutions acheminent
les relevés de notes directement
au président du Comité des prix et
université canadienne ou un col- fiques, organismes de réglementation, honneurs de l’ACB (awards@cda.ca)
lège canadien dont le programme propriétaires et exploitants de barrages ou par la poste au bureau de l’ACB.
d’études est axé sur la sécurité des et aux autres intervenants peuvent 4. Une lettre du président ou du direc-
barrages et/ou la gestion des barrages. échanger. Chaque année, l’événement teur du programme qui appuie la
La Bourse d’études commémorative attire plus de 375 délégués venus par- candidature et confirme l’engage-
Gary-Salmon de 5 000 $ est rem- ticiper aux ateliers techniques et aux ment du candidat à s’inscrire au
ise au(à la) meilleur(e) candidat(e) nombreux événements sociaux, dont le programme d’études supérieures
et la Bourse d’études en recherche Gala annuel de remise des prix durant de 2018.
de l’ACB de 2 500 $ est décernée au lequel on récompense les boursiers. 5. Deux lettres de recommanda-
finaliste. Les bourses d’études sont Toutes les séances plénières sont pré- tion qui font état du rendement
décernées principalement en fonc- sentées en anglais et en français. Pour académique du candidat et de sa
tion de l’excellence académique, de plus d’information au sujet du Congrès poursuite de l’excellence, ainsi
la pertinence du projet de recherche annuel de l’ACB, visitez notre site web. que de son engagement envers la
et du potentiel d’avancement des con- Les candidats doivent présenter une communauté.
naissances, des qualités de leadership demande dûment remplie au président Le formulaire de demande et les
et de l’engagement démontré envers du Comité des prix et honneurs de documents justificatifs doivent être
la communauté. l’ACB ainsi que tous les documents envoyés par courriel à awards@cda.ca
Outre la valeur monétaire des justificatifs. ou par la poste à:
bourses d’études, les récipiendaires 1. Un résumé de 500 mots de leur pro- Association canadienne des
de la Bourse d’études commémorative jet de recherche, du résultat anticipé barrages
Gary-Salmon et de la Bourse d’études et de la manière dont il permettra À l’attention du président du Comité
en recherche de l’ACB recevront ce d’améliorer les pratiques normales des prix et honneurs de l’ACB
qui suit: actuelles de sécurité et/ou de ges- 3-1750 the Queensway, bureau 1111
1. Une inscription gratuite à titre tion des barrages. Toronto, Ontario M9C 5H5,
d’étudiant pour le Congrès 2018 de 2. Un résumé de 500 mots décrivant Canada
l’ACB qui aura lieu à Québec, du 15 leur engagement communautaire
au 17 octobre (valeur approximative et leurs qualités de leadership, les DATE LIMITE DE SOUMISSION
de 500 $). activités de bénévolat auxquelles DES DEMANDES
2. Le remboursement des frais de ils ont participé et/ou leur parti- Le dossier de candidature doit être
déplacement de n’importe où cipation/contribution au domaine reçu au bureau de l’ACB au plus tard
au Canada vers Québec pour le des arts, des sports ou de la com- le mardi 15 mai 2018. Les candidats
Congrès 2018 (conformément à la munauté culturelle. seront avisés de la décision du Comité
politique sur les voyages et les notes 3. Les relevés de notes officiels des des prix et honneurs de l’ACB d’ici le
de frais de l’ACB). études de premier cycle et de 29 juin 2018. ■

Canadian Dam Association • Spring 2018 27


CDA Presents 2017 Scholarships
CDA Gary Salmon Memorial Scholarship
Neeltje Slingerland, University of Alberta

N eeltje is enrolled in a Ph.D.


program at the University of
Alberta where she has dem-
onstrated exceptional academic skills.
Her research is focused on refining
amongst the grad students to take
learning beyond the classroom. This
peer group meets regularly, and indi-
viduals provide updates, article links,
and insights to the rest of the group on
is focused around the Mactaquac
Generating Station with the eventual
overall goal of establishing eel passage
upstream of the dam and has produced
some promising initial results on the
the design standards for tailings dam a number of topics. In addition, for the spatio-temporal distribution of juven-
closure to better resist degradation past several years, she has been the ile eels.
during the extremely long timeframes coordinator a Geotechnical Seminar Throughout her studies, Brittany
it will be exposed to nature’s sculpting on campus which is a weekly pres- has been involved in the community
forces. The present trend for tailings entation by a student, faculty member, as a member of local clubs and as a
impoundment closure is guided by or industry partner. volunteer in quite a few areas. She
the desire to create natural analogues. volunteers at the Saint John Regional
A potential pitfall of this approach CDA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Hospital and the Dr. Everett Chalmers
is accounting for the variability of BRITTANY DIXON, UNIVERSITY Hospital of Fredericton and more
natural soils which is largely absent OF NEW BRUNSWICK recently with the Veteran’s Health Unit
in the uniform and highly erodible Brittany is currently taking a where she runs a weekly Bingo game.
sand tailings used in dike construc- Master’s of Science degree at the Other volunteer work has included
tion and pond capping. Her work looks University of New Brunswick where the Nature Conservancy of Canada and
to explore new tools for refining the she has maintained a 3.9 grade point the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
approach to determining closure average. Her research topic is on in Fredericton. In addition to volun-
design limits to better ensure long- American eel migration in the Saint teering, Brittany’s been active with
term stability and erosion protection. John River in New Brunswick. The Toastmasters, UNB Student orien-
At school, she is active in the eels are an important species in the tation, the UNB Graduate Student
graduate program and has initiated ecosystem as well as culturally and Association, and the Canadian
a “Meeting of the Minds” group economically to the region. The study Federation of Students. ■

Neeltje Slingerland, from University of Alberta, receives Brittany Dixon, from University of New Brunswick,
the Gary Salmon Memorial Scholarship from CDA President receives CDA Research Scholarship from CDA President
Chad LePoudre, P.Eng. Chad LePoudre, P.Eng.

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L’ACB remet ses bourses d’études 2017
Bourse d’études commémorative Gary-Salmon de l’ACB
Neeltje Slingerland, Université de l’Alberta

N eeltje est inscrite à un


programme de doctorat à
l’Université de l’Alberta,
où elle a démontré des compé-
tences scolaires exceptionnelles.
hebdomadaire par un étudiant, un
membre de la faculté ou un partenaire
de l’industrie.

BOURSE D’ÉTUDES EN
résultats initiaux prometteurs sur
la répartition spatio-temporelle des
anguilles juvéniles.
Tout au long de ses études, elle a
été impliquée dans la communauté
Ses recherches portent sur l’amé- RECHERCHE DE L’ACB BRITTANY en tant que membre de clubs locaux
lioration des normes de concep- DIXON, UNIVERSITÉ DU et comme bénévole dans plusieurs
tion pour la fermeture de site de NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK domaines. Elle œuvre à l’Hôpital
barrages de résidus miniers afin Brittany étudie actuellement pour régional de Saint John et à l’Hôpital
de mieux résister à la dégradation obtenir une maîtrise en sciences à Dr Everett Chalmers de Fredericton et,
pendant la très longue période à l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick plus récemment, au Service de santé
laquelle ils seront exposés aux à Fredericton; elle y a gardé une des anciens combattants, où elle orga-
forces de la nature. La tendance moyenne cumulative de 3,9. Son nise une activité de Bingo sur une base
actuelle pour la fermeture des sujet de recherche porte sur la migra- hebdomadaire.
parcs à résidus miniers est guidée tion de l’anguille d’Amérique dans Elle a participé à d’autres activi-
par le désir de créer des sites natu- le fleuve Saint-Jean, au Nouveau- tés de bénévolat, notamment pour
rels analogues. Un piège potentiel Brunswick. Les anguilles sont une « Conservation de la nature Canada »
de cette approche est la prise en espèce importante dans l’écosys- et « Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival » à
compte de la variabilité des sols tème ainsi que culturellement et Fredericton. En plus de ces activités, elle
naturels qui est largement absente économiquement dans la région. a été présente auprès de regroupements
dans les résidus composés de sables L’étude se concentre autour de la tels que les « Toastmasters », « UNB
uniformes très érodables utilisés centrale de Mactaquac avec l’objec- Student orientation », l’Association
dans la construction des digues tif final d’établir un éventuel pas- des étudiants diplômés de l’UNB et la
et le recouvrement des bassins. sage pour l’anguille jusqu’à l’amont Fédération canadienne des étudiantes
Son travail vise à explorer de du barrage. L’étude a donné des et étudiants. ■
nouveaux outils pour affiner l’ap-
proche visant à déterminer les
limites de conception pour la
fermeture des sites afin de mieux
assurer la stabilité à long terme et
la protection contre l’érosion.
À l’Université de l’Alberta, elle est
active dans le programme d’études
supérieures et a initié un groupe
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7:51 PM
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News from ICOLD

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HOLD THE ICOLD CONFERENCE 1200 participants from 100 member desired and sought after.
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ledge and benefit from those of your meetings between Canadian and More information can be found on
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2:12 am
CDA Conference 2018

I t is dressed in its flamboyant fall


colours that the City of Québec will
welcome you for the 2018 conven-
tion of the CDA and the excitement is
already palpable!
offer you a conference that meets your
expectations. Here is an overview of
the highlights:
• An impressive amount of top qual-
ity articles were submitted to the
treasures that Québec City has
to offer.

SHOWROOM AND SPONSORS


The excitement is also felt by sup-
Nicknamed “The Old Capital”, this organizing committee, suggesting a pliers and sponsors. The majority of
city is known for the history contained rich and varied technical program. exhibition booths are already rented.
in its walls, its many museums and • Renowned speakers will be present. Opportunities to network with a multi-
cultural institutions. The historic • Four technical visits to dams and tude of vendors and discover a variety
district, Old Québec whose fortifi- tailings facilities of various sizes of innovative products will be great.
cations still exist, makes Québec the are planned covering a wide range In addition, sponsorship research is
only fortified city in America north of structures. well underway. Nevertheless, there
of Mexico. Québec City, a UNESCO • Activities have been organized to are still opportunities for companies
World Heritage Site, stands out for allow you to network, while enjoy- wishing to take advantage of a great
its invaluable culture, history and ing the charms of the city. visibility or offer their support to the
architectural legacy. Québec, cradle • A program for accompanying per- 2018 CDA conference.
of French America, is also authenti- sons, covering the historical, cul- Registrations are about to start,
city, gastronomy, the outdoors and the tural and natural attractions of the watch the CDA website and monthly
natural wonders. city, has been developed. Delegates newsletters to stay informed about
The organizing committee is proud and their guests will also be able registration options and deadlines.
to welcome you and has been working to travel easily from the hotel to Do not wait to register. Places are being
on the task for a few months now to discover, at their own pace, the taken quickly! ■

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Conférence 2018 de l'AC

C ’est vêtu de ses couleurs autom-


nales flamboyantes que la Ville
de Québec vous accueillera
pour le congrès 2018 de l’ACB et l’en-
gouement est déjà bien palpable!
de vos attentes. Voici un aperçu des
points saillants:
• Une quantité imposante d’articles de
première qualité ont été soumis au
comité organisateur, laissant entre-
à leur rythme, les trésors que
Québec renferme.

SALLE D’EXPOSITION ET
COMMANDITAIRES
Surnommée « La vieille capitale », cette voir un programme technique riche La frénésie se fait aussi sentir auprès
ville est connue pour l’histoire conte- et varié. des fournisseurs et commanditaires.
nue dans ses murs, ses nombreux • Des conférenciers de renom seront La majorité des kiosques d’exposition
musées et ses institutions cultu- présents. sont d’ailleurs déjà loués. Les possi-
relles. Le quartier historique, le • Quatre visites techniques sur bilités pour faire du réseautage avec
Vieux-Québec dont les fortifications des barrages hydrauliques et des une multitude de fournisseurs et de
subsistent toujours, fait de Québec ouvrages à résidus miniers de découvrir une variété de produits
la seule ville fortifiée d’Amérique au différentes envergures sont pla- innovateurs seront grandes. De plus,
nord du Mexique. La Ville de Québec, nifiés, couvrant un éventail varié la recherche de commandites va bon
classée au patrimoine mondial de de structures. train. Il reste néanmoins des oppor-
l’UNESCO, se démarque par sa culture, • Des activités ont été organisées afin tunités pour les entreprises désirant
son histoire et son héritage architec- de vous permettre de réseauter, tout profiter d’une belle visibilité ou offrir
tural inestimables. Québec, berceau en profitant des charmes de la ville. leur support au congrès 2018 de l’ACB.
de l’Amérique française, c’est aussi • Un programme pour les personnes Les inscriptions sont sur le point de
l’authenticité, la gastronomie, le plein accompagnatrices, couvrant les commencer, surveillez le site Internet
air et les grands espaces. attraits historiques, culturels et de l’ACB et les bulletins mensuels afin
Le comité organisateur est fier naturels de la ville, a été élaboré. de rester informés sur les options et
de vous y accueillir et s’affaire à la Les délégués et leurs invités pour- les délais d’inscription. Ne tardez pas
tâche depuis déjà quelques mois pour ront aussi se déplacer aisément à à donner votre nom, les places s’envo-
vous offrir un congrès à la hauteur partir de l’hôtel afin de découvrir, leront vite! ■

Canadian Dam Association • Spring 2018 33


EIC Fellows

T he Canadian Dam Association


is proud to announce that two
of its members will be inducted
as Fellows of the Engineering Institute
of Canada (EIC) on April 28, 2018, at
Mr. Chin is t he Principal
Geotechnical Engineer providing
assistance to Alberta Environment
and Parks (AEP) for updates to prov-
incial dam safety guidelines. In
new guidelines for public safety
around dams. Mr. Bennett continued
this work as chair of CDA’s Public
Safety Working Group, which pub-
lished the CDA Public Safety Around
the EIC Awards Gala. the last two years, he has assisted Dams Guidelines 2011, considered
Bill Chin of Klohn Crippen Berger with and presented at the annual the most comprehensive set of prac-
has contributed extensively to the Dam Safety Technical Workshops tice documents on the topic in the
design and safe operation of tailings hosted by AEP and CDA. Mr. Chin world. He also served as co-chair
storage facilities in the Alberta oil has contributed significantly to set- of the CDA Dam Safety Committee
sands and has been a senior reviewer ting and improving geotechnical which prepared a major revision to
of these facilities in the Fort McMurray safety standards and has had a major the CDA Dam Safety Guidelines 2007
area. He has also contributed to impact on improving industry best (2013 Edition).
the Alberta Innovates Oil Sands practices. His work on the Alameda Mr. Bennett has served as Chair of
Tailings Roadmap that developed a Dam deformation modelling has the International Committee on Large
“Technology Deployment Roadmap been a significant step forward for Dams (ICOLD) Committee on Public
and Action Plan” for ‘End-to-End’ the industry. Safety Around Dams (2010-present).
Solutions for Oil Sands Tailings. Mr. Chin has been an active vol- This ICOLD Committee has been
Mr. Chin has worked in several unteer with CDA serving as a mem- tasked with researching the inter-
sectors, including mining, oil sands, ber of the organizing committee for national state of practice and with
water resources, hydroelectric and the 2014 CDA conference and now as developing international guidance
pulp and paper. He has worked across chair of the organizing committee for on the topic.
Canada and internationally, including CDA 2019. Mr. Bennett was selected as one
the United States, Australia, Papua Tony Bennett is Director of Dam of 10 members of the National
New Guinea, Peru, Chile, Philippines, Safety & Emergency Preparedness Academies of Science Committee on
New Caledonia, Saint Lucia, South at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Integrating Dam and Levee Safety
Africa and Indonesia. where he led the development of and Community Resilience. The
Committee completed its 18-month
assignment, culminating in a report
published by the Academy.
Sivertson & Associates Consulting Ltd. Mr. Bennett has been a Member
Our focus is on providing professional advisory of the CEATI – Dam Safety Interest
services in the energy sector: Group since 2002 and has led OPG into
sponsoring a wide range of research
• hydropower and other renewables
project planning and development projects aimed with
• project procurement, negotia- improving dam safety.
tions, public policy Mr. Bennett has been a tireless vol-
• public-private partnerships unteer with CDA. He was twice presi-
dent of the Association (2006-2008,
and 2014-2016), and member of the
CDA Board of Directors for more
than eight years. Mr. Bennett has
also been chair and member of many
Committees and Working Groups. ■

Phone: 250.598.6656
Cell: 250.888.1941
Email: lorne.sivertson@shaw.ca www.sivertsonconsulting.com

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Fellows de l’ICI

L ’ACB est fière d’annoncer que


deux de ses membres seront
admis le 28 avril 2018 comme
Fellows de l’Institut canadien des
ingénieurs (ICI).
du comité organisateur du congrès de
2014 et, maintenant, comme président
du comité d’organisation pour 2019.
Tony Bennett est directeur de la
Sécurité des barrages et des mesures
(CIGB). Ce Comité a été chargé de faire
des recherches sur l’état de la pratique
internationale et d’élaborer des direc-
tives internationales sur le sujet.
M. Bennett a été choisi comme
Bill Chin de Klohn Crippen Berger d’urgence à Ontario Power Generation l’un des 10 membres du Comité sur
a largement contribué à la concep- (OPG), où il a dirigé l’élaboration de l’intégration de la sécurité des digues
tion et à l’exploitation sécuritaire nouvelles lignes directrices sur la et barrages à la résilience commu-
des barrages de résidus dans les sécurité publique à proximité des nautaire du « National Academies
sables bitumineux de l’Alberta. Il a barrages. M. Bennett a continué ce tra- of Science ». Ce comité a terminé sa
été examinateur principal pour ces vail en tant que président du groupe mission de 18 mois avec un rapport
installations dans la région de Fort de travail sur la sécurité publique publié par l’Académie.
McMurray. Il a également contribué au de l’ACB, qui a publié en 2011 les M. Bennett est membre du « Dam
projet « Alberta Innovates Oil Sands Recommandations pour la sécurité Safety Interest Group » du CEATI
Tailings Roadmap » qui a élaboré une du public près des barrages, considé- depuis 2002 et il a encouragé OPG à
feuille de route pour le déploiement rées comme l’ensemble le plus com- parrainer un vaste éventail de pro-
de la technologie et d’un plan d’action plet de documents sur le sujet dans le jets de recherche et de développement
pour des solutions définitives au sujet monde. Il a également été coprésident dans le but d’améliorer la sécurité
des résidus de sables bitumineux. du Comité de sécurité des barrages des barrages.
M. Chin a travaillé dans plusieurs de l’ACB qui a préparé une révi- M. Bennett a été un bénévole infati-
domaines, notamment l’exploitation sion majeure des Recommandations gable auprès de l’ACB. Il a été deux fois
minière, les sables bitumineux, les res- de sécurité des barrages de 2007 président de l’Association (2006-2008 et
sources hydriques, l’hydroélectricité (édition 2013). 2014-2016) et membre du conseil d’ad-
et les pâtes et papiers. Il a travaillé M. Bennett a été président depuis ministration de l’ACB pendant plus
au Canada et à l’étranger, notam- 2010 du Comité sur la sécurité publique de huit ans. M. Bennett a également
ment aux États-Unis, en Australie, en près des barrages de la Commission été président et membre de nombreux
Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, au Pérou, internationale des grands barrages comités et groupes de travail. ■
au Chili, aux Philippines, en Nouvelle-
Calédonie, à Sainte-Lucie, en Afrique
du Sud et en Indonésie.
M. Chin est l’ingénieur géotechni-
cien principal fournissant de l’assis-
tance à « Alberta Environment and
Parks » (AEP) pour les mises à jour
des lignes directrices provinciales
sur la sécurité des barrages. Au cours
des deux dernières années, il a parti-
cipé aux ateliers techniques organisés
par l’AEP et l’ACB. M. Chin a gran-
dement contribué à l’élaboration et à
l’amélioration des normes de sécurité
géotechnique ainsi qu’au perfection-
nement des meilleures pratiques de
l’industrie. Son travail sur la modé-
lisation des déformations du barrage
Alameda a été un grand pas en avant
pour l’industrie.
M. Chin a été un bénévole actif
auprès de l’ACB en tant que membre

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