Selected Major Projects Since 1991


Project/Location

Main Features

Services rendered ny IWHR

Tianhuangping pumped-storageplant/Zhejiang Province,the Xitiao River N=1,800MW Transient analysis, construction of asphalt concrete face slabs of upper reservoir, acceptance test of model turbine
Dachaoshan project/Yunnan Province, the lancang River N=1,260MW, Roller compacted corcrete dam, H=118m Hydraulic studies, diversion and energy dissipation, transient analysis, optimizaztion of type and configuration of surge tanks, mix design, temperature control and thermal stress analysis of RCC dam, acceptance test pf model turbine
Hongjiadu project/Guizhou Province, the lancang River N=540MW, Concrete face rockfill dam, H=178m Project Layout, selection of dam site and dam type, hydraulic studies, energy dissipation, investigation and tests of dam materials, strss analysis of dam, high bank slope stability studies, engineering construltation
Laxia project/Qinghai Province, the Yellow River N=3720MW, Double curvature arch dam, H=250m  
The three Gorges Project/Hubei Province, the Yangtze River N=18,200MW, Concrete gravity dam, H=175m Project layout, hydralic studies, energy disspation, diversion and navigation during construction, sedimentation problem studies, reservoir impounding induced earthquake studies, dynamic and aseismatic studies of dam and ship lift, foundation and bank slope stability studies, environmental impact assessment, dam safety evaluation, instrumentation for safety monitoring, studies on model turbine, abrasion and stability of turbine, study on RCC construction, concrete mix design.
Xiaowan Project/Yunnan Province, the Lancang River N=3,200MW, Concrete gravity arch dam, H=296m Studies on the site and type of dam, project layout, energy dissipation, hydraulic studies, dynamic response analysis, stress analysis and optimization of arch dam, flood forecasting system, analysis on combined effect of arch dam and foundation, structural model of arch dam, concrete temperature control during construction
North China water resources management Project area£º428£¬000km2£¬Population£º151million£¨1990£© Macro-economic model£¬multi-objective analysis model system simulation model and and data analysis
Lijiaxia project/Qinghai province,the Yellow River N=1,500MW,Double-curved arch dam,H=155m Cavitation and configuration studies on the intakes of bottom outlets,dynamic response analysis,stability analysis and treatment of natural and excavated high slopes,acceptance test of turbine model,atomization observation
Ertan project/Sichuan Province,the Yalong River N=3,000MW,Double-curved arch dam,H=240m,V=5.8billion m3 Project layout,hydraulic studies,energy dissipation,stress and strain analysis of dam,underground structures design problems,seepage analysis,foundation grouting technique,dynamic response analysis and model tests,reservoir impounding induced earthquake studies,dam break risk analysis,acceptance test of turbine model,flood forecasting system,large scale concrete samples experiments,hydraulic prototype observation
Wuqiangxi project/Hunan Province,the Yuanshui River N=1,200MW,Concrete gravity dam,H=87.5m Project layout, hydraulic studies,studies on new type of energy dissipator,hydro-elastic test for large spillway gate,acceptance test of model turbine,flood forecasting system,reservoir's water temperature analysis,numerical simulation of temperature and creeping streess in the process of construction
Dongfeng project/Guizhou Province,the Wujiang River N=510MW,Double-curved arch dam,H=168m Hydraulic studies,project layout,optimization of flood release facilities,downstream landslide protection,reservoir impounding induced earthquake studies,analysis and treatment of cracks and fractures of arch dam,safely evaluation of project,acceptance test of model turbine
Guanyinge Reservoir/Liaoning Province,the Taizi River Roller compacted concrete dam,H=88m Reservoir impounding induced earthquake studies,RCC technology studies,numerical simulation of thermal stress
Guangzhou pumped-storage plant/Guangdong Province,the Liuxi River N=1,200MW,H=535m Optimezation of project layout,selection of surge tank type,transient analysis,engineering consultation,acceptance test of model turbine
Xiaolangdi project/Henan Province,the Yellow River N=1,800MW,Earth core rockfill dam,H=154m,V=12.6billion m3 Project layout,studies and physical model tests on sedimentation problems,
Tianshengqiao No. 1 project/GuizhouProvince and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,the Nanpan River N=1,200MW,Concrete face rockfill dam,H=178m,V=10.2billion m3 Project layout,investigation and tests of dam materials,stress analysis of dam,design details of dam,engineering consultation,safety evaluation of project,model test of prestressed gate pier
North Hainan water resources development project/Hainan Province(1992) Project area:6,818km2,Population:2 million(1990) Pre-feasibility studies,feasibility studies,general report and related reports
Longyangxia project/Qinghai Province,the Yellow River(1992) N=1,280MW,Concrete gravity arch dam,H=178m,V=26.8 billion m3 Project layout,hydraulic studies,stress analysis of dam,grouting technique for foundation fault zone,hydraulic impact analysis of land slide on reservoir and dam,studies on gate operation safety,dynamic response analysis and model tests,reservoir impounding induced earthquake studies,computer control system for power station
Yantan project/Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,the Hongshui River N=1,210MW,Concrete gravity dam,H=106m Hydraulic studies,studies on newtype enetgy dissipator,project layout,mechanical testsof the vertical ship lift,roller compacted conerete tests,construction supervision,acceptance check of turbine model,flood forecasting system
Tianshengqiao No.2 project/Guizhou Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,the Nanpan River(1992) N=1,320MW,Roller compacted concrete gravity dam,H=58.7m In-situ tests of rock material,stress analysis of dam,high slope analysis,model test for sediment problems of water intake,engineeing consultation,acceptance test of turbine model, simulation on transient process for accident of surge tank
Feasibility studies on Haizi water-saving irrigation pilot region/Beijing City(1991) ¡¡ Planning and design of irrigation district,feasibility study report
Integrated irrigation and drainage techniques for sustainable agriculture and water conservation/Hebei and Henan provinces(1995) Groundwater recharge area:200km2,demonstration area:10,000mu,low pressure pipe project area:1,000mu Regional water balance and regulation,available water analysis,field water balance,groundwater recharge techniques for water-savings,low pressure pipe distribution systems, surge irrigation
Improved water and soil management for sustainable agriculture in the Huang-Huai-Hai plain/Hebei Province(1991) Project area:226km2,cultivated lands:250,00mu Soil water fluxes modeling,water requirements and irrigation scheduling,soil management for crop establishment and infiltration,improving surface irrigation and drainage system and socio-economic studies
Integrated water resources management of Huang-Huai-Hai plain/Shandong,Hebei,Henan provinces(1991) Project area:43.4km2 Installed 0.25 million meters of conveyance pipe line,built three sprinker irrigation systems and about 666 ha of artificial grass land,established diversion engineering and radial collector well improving water conservancy conditions.Carrying out conjunctive regulation of surface water and groundwater by applying "two-network"engineering and make full use of flood water for groundwater recharge.Recharge area for groundwater more than 400km2
Pubugou project/Sichuan Province,the Dadu River N=3,300MW,Earth core rockfill dam,H=186m Project layout,selection of dam site and dam type,hydraulic study on large spill way tunnel,studies and selection of core materials,studies of liquifaction during earthquake,studies on treatment of deep alluvium,static and dynamic analysis of dam,engineering consultation
Water transfer from the Yellow River to Shanxi Province/Shanxi Province,the Yellow River Q=48m3/s Simulation on transient processes for 3 stages pump plant system and open channel system
Puding/Guizhou Province,the Wujiang River N=75MW,RCCdouble curvature arch dam,H=75m Structural design,analysis of thermal stresses,material tests and construction technologies of RCC,quality monitoring and control,engineering consultant
Wanjiazhai project/Shanxi Provinces,the Yellow River N=1,020MW,Concrete gravity dam,H=105m Analysis on reservoir's water temperature,test on low-heat low-expansion concrete,analysis on prestress for backfill concrete
Manwan/Yunnan province,the Lancang River N=1,500MW,Concrete gravity dam,H=105m Project layout,energy dissipation,hydraulic field observation,mechanisms of slope failure and grout curtain at dam abutment and its counter measures,flood forecasting system
Shuibuya project/Hubei Province,the Qingjiang River N=1,600MW,rockfill dam,H=232m Investigation and tests of dam materials,selection of dam type,studies on face slab concrete and joint water stop of CFRD,seepage analysis,preliminary strain analysis of dam,engineering consultation,energy dissipation test
Shisanling pumped-storage power plant/Beijing N=800MW,Maximum water head 481m Project layout,hydraulic study on surge tank and calculation on transient process,excavated soft rock as dam materials of CFRD,waterstops and crack treatment of concrete face slab of uopper reservoir,problems on underground power plant and high pressure tunnels,grouting of surrounding rock masses,acceptance test of model turbine,engineering consultation
Support for sustainable development of the Yellow River delta/Shandong Province Project area:7,890km2,Population:164,000 Economic sustainable development,establishment of environment analysis and information system,river mouth harnessing and water resources
Utilization of water resources and water quality research in the Yellow River basin ¡¡ Water pollution control and quality¡¢]management,interaction between toxic matters and sediments,water quality simulation and model of water quality pollution control
The research and preparation of the standard reference water sample series ¡¡ Standard reference water sample contains 28 parameters with high homogeneity,stability and accuracy
The research of space-time distribution rule of acid precipitation at the middle-eastern of China/Five provinces (Fujian,Jiangsu,Anhui,Hubei,Shandong),1995 Project area:700,000km3,population:210 million Optimiized sampling station layout,innovation of sampling,the characteristics of dry and wet precipitation,space-time distribution rule of 11 parameters(Ca2+,SO42-,¡­)£¬flux of acid precipitation
The research of acid-neutralizing capacity of surface soils in China/1996 ¡¡ Exchange of cation and absorption of SO42-£¬determination method of ANC,classification and appraisal of ANC
Shashan rubber dam/Liaoning Province,1994 H=2.5m,L=4¡Á82m Design and construction
Xiluodu project/Sichuan and Yunnan provinces,Jinsha River Double curvature arch dam,H=273m,V=11.57 billion m3,N=12.800MW Studies on project layout,energy dissipation,hydraulic and dynamic model test on large shorter plunge pool,rebuilding of the diversion tunnel into spiral flows shaft spillway
Goupitan project/Guizhou Province,Wujiang River Double curvature arch dam,H=234m,N=2.000MW Studies on project layout,dam axis choice,energy dissipation
Taolin Reservoir/Hebei Province N=30MW,Concrete gravity dam,H=91.3m,V=1.78 billion m3 Automation of power station,supervision system of prototype observation automation network
Jingtaichuan pump irrigation project/Gansu Province,the Yellow River 13pump stations,Q=30m3/s Remote supervision and control system
Wan'an project/Jiangxi Province Project area 19,000km2 Water forecasting system
Fuchunjiang Power Plant/Zhejiang Province,Fuchunjiang River ¡¡ Supervision and comtrol system by computers,management system of power plants(MIS),water forecasting system
Heiquan Reservoir/Qinghai Province Sand and gravel dam,H=123.5m,V=172 million m3 Studies on earthquake resistant properties and protection measures of the Concrete face sand and gravel dam in high intensity earthquake region,centrifugal simulation test and study on the engineering properties of the dam,study on prototype observation technique of dam
Longtan project/Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous,Region Hongshui River N=2,400MW,Roller compacted concrete gravity arch dam,H=216m,V=2.7 billion m3 Studies on the temperature stress and cracking resistant criteria by temperature control of roller compacted concrete gravity arch dam,study on the effect on dam safety of seepage and drainage in dam foundation and body,calculation of stress and stability of dam by using stratified material model,3-D seepage analysis of left bank,hydraulic model test on right bank diversion tunnel
Shapai project/Sichuan Province,Caopo River Roller compacted concrete arch dam,H=132m Temperature simulation calculation and temperature control measures study in construction,study on the repeat grouting technique in longitudinal joints,check and thermal properties test of mix proportion of RCC
Flood control decision support system of the Huaihe River ¡¡ Hydrological flood forecasting model of the Huaihe River,1-D unsteady flood forecasting model for the mainstream of the Huaihe River
Fundamental research on urban flood control and disasters mitigation/Guangzhou City ¡¡ Urban flood losses evaluation method,urban flood numerical simulation mideling,urban flood control decision support system,urban flood control criterion,new techniques for urban flood control
Flood risk assessment and disaster mitigating counter-measures for the flood-plain and detention areas along the Lower Yellow River ¡¡ 2-D numerical simulation model for unsteady flow and sediment transport in the lower Yellow River,social and econmic database,flood losses evaluation mode,disaster mitigation counter-measures
Flood risk analysis for the estuary of the Yellow River ¡¡ Inundated area of storm surge wiuh different return periods on the estuary of the Yellow River,drawing up flood boundary map
Prediction of the influences on water quality from the Middle-route of South to North Water Transfer Project to the Danjiangkou reservoir and middle ans middle and lower reaches of the Hanjiang River/Hubei and Henan provinces N=900MW,H=162m Development of a comprehensive mathematical model,prediction of pollution sources and pollution matter,prediction of water temperature¡¢water quality and eutrophication,research on the protection measures of water quality
Research on the water quality protection for the Dianchi Lake/Yunnan Province ¡¡ Development and application of a coupled modeling system,simulation and prediction on hydrodynamics and water quality,measures of water quality protection
Taihu Lake water environment protection/Jiangsu Province ¡¡ Simulation and prediction of hydrodynamics¡¢pollution load¡¢eutrophication and water environment capacity,research on the measures of water quality protection
Information management system of water environment for Xiaolangdi Reservoir/Henan Province,the Yellow River Project area:5,756km2,population:2million Construction of information management system by the technology of network and GIS,basic database of water environment¡¢evolution and prediction of water quality for reservoir,measures of water quality protection
Dalian Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project/Liaoning Province Water conveyor 156 km,transfer discharge 1,460,000m3/day for farm irrigation and city water supply,rehabilitation and extension of water treatment plants and distribution system in Dalian City Water resources analysis,layout and design for water conveyors,automatic control and monitoring system,geological problems¡¢agriculture and irrigation¡¢environmental impact assessment
Irrigation area development plan/China ¡¡ Irrigation area development planning based on the analysis of land and water resources,investment condition and the requirement on crop and cotton production
Long and medium term plan of water supply and demamd/China ¡¡ Analysis on current situation of water resources utilization and supply and demand balance
Study on the water resources reasonable development and utilization and the protection of ecological environment in Northwest China ¡¡ Analysis on the current situation and the carrying capacity of water resources,ecology and environment,giving the reasonable alocation alternatives of water resources,giving countermeasures of ecology and environmeat protection in arid area,giving strategies of sustainable water resources development and ecology and environment protection
Tis Abay No.2 Power Plant in Ethiopia/Africa N=2¡Á36MW Supervision and control system by computers
China water sector assessment/GuizhouProvince Project area:180,000km2,population:33 million(1992) Application of a diagnostic assessment approach to provide the basis for formulating an outiline programme for the provincial water sector
Master plan of sustainable water resources development in North Xinjiang Project ares:380,000km2,population:6.9 million(1992) Assessment of available water resources,assessment of water demand in a dynamic way based on macro-economic development,identification and assessment of potentials for water resoures development,environmental and ecological integration to water resources development,macro-economic based water resources planning,water resources development and investment strategy study
Development of a decision support system for reservoir planning and regulation in China/Henan Province ¡¡ Study on the relationship between standard of flood control and loss of flood disaster,research on the feasible methods of utilizing flood resources and replenishing water shortage,analysis of the measures and the benefits of flood control,establishment of flood control planning decision support system
Cost recovery study of water in China ¡¡ Appraisal and analysis of the present status on water price in municipal and rural water supply in China,research on water price system in municipalities of China
Strategic options for water sector in China ¡¡ Establish an information base for the water sector,identify constraints and opportunities for the water sector,formulate a strategic planning process
Comprehensive studies on the cooling water engineering for Shajiao Thermal Power Plant/Guangdong Province (1992) N=3.880MW Application of hybrid method consisting of field survey,mathematical and physical models studies,optimization of outfall and intake layout¡¢hydraulic¡¢thermal and sedimentation characteristics in well-mixed and partially stratified estuary
Cooling water intake of Lammer Power Station/Hong Kong(1993) N=2.500MW A variety of models used for simulation of the hydraulic and thermal behaviors of the intake performance under the combined action of cooling water circulation,sedimentation,tide and wave,prediction of the possibility of sediment clogging and air-entraining to the intake entrance
Barrage Boukourdane/the EI-Hachem River,Algeria(1992) Earth dam with clay core,H=74.4m Soil and foundation material tests,in-situ roller compaction tests,construction supervision
Planning on desilting of 20 medium and small rivers/Bangladesh(1991) ¡¡ Feasibility studies
Technical study on flood control of Brahmaputra River/Bangladesh(1990) ¡¡ Studies on the hydrologic regime, general plan and design of levees
Liwagu project/Malaysia, the Liwagu River N=185MW,concrete gravity dam,H=97m Engineering design of the project(in cooperation with Tianjin Investigation,Design and Research Institute),hydraulic model studies on energy dissipation and power intake
BHOGAI Rubber Dam/Bangladesh(1998) H=4m,L=2¡Á50m Design and construction
Chashma nuclear power plant with water pressure type reactor/Pakistan N=300MW Fuel components,earthquake resistance test study and dynamic analysis on control stick in driving instrument of nuclear power plant,earthquake resistance checkup of shaking table test

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