Program
Tuesday, 28th September 2010
| 11:00 | Get Together | |
| 12:00 | Opening Session | |
| 12:30 | Introductary lectures Chair: Prof. Krätzig / Co-Chair: Prof. Niemann | |
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| Concept and motivation of solar updraft power technology Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. mult. J. Schlaich, SBP Berlin | ||
| Global energy perspectives: challenges, chances and the role of renewable energy Prof. Dr. M. Fischedick, Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie, Wuppertal | ||
| 13:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 14:00 | Structural Aspects and Alternative Energy ConceptsChair: Dr. Bergermann / Co-Chair: Dr. Lehnen |
Wind ExposureChair: Prof. Tamura / Co-Chair: Prof. Borri |
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Progress in the structural design of solar chimneys
Prof. Dr.-Ing. R. Harte, Bergische Universität Wuppertal Dipl.-Ing. M. Graffmann, Dr.-Ing. R. Wörmann, Krätzig & Partner, Bochum |
Aerodynamic basics of wind loading patterns at the collector glass roof
Prof. Dr.-Ing. R. Höffer, Ruhr-Universität Bochum Prof. Dr.-Ing. H.-J. Niemann, Dr.-Ing. N. Hölscher, Dipl.-Ing. M. Tschersich, Niemann & Partner, Bochum |
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Concrete concepts for solar chimneys
Prof. Dr.-Ing. L. Lohaus, Leibniz Universität Hannover |
Pressure distribution on solar thermal power plant chimneys in thunderstorms Prof. Dr. X. Zhou, F. Wang, Huazhong, University Wuhan | |
| Earthquake behaviour of large hyperbolical shells - from natural draft cooling towers to solar power plant chimneys Dr.-Ing. Ch. Lang, Dr.-Ing. F. Altmeier, Dipl.-Ing. J. Weigl, LAW Engineers, Frankenthal |
Vortex excitation at very high Reynolds numbers
Prof. Dr.-Ir. H. van Koten, TU Delft, Dipl.-Ing. J. Sahlmen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Dipl.-Ing. W. Hubert, Nieman & Partner, Bochum |
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| The Andasol parabolic trough power plants Dr.-Ing. H. Gladen, Dipl.-Ing. L. Schnatbaum-Laumann, Solar Millennium AG, Erlangen | Transport and deposition of dust on the collector surface Prof. Dr.-Ing. R. Höffer, Dipl.-Phys. V. Görnandt, Dipl.-Ing. C. Wevers, Ruhr-Universität Bochum | |
| 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 | Structural Aspects and Alternative Energy ConceptsChair: Prof. Harte / Co-Chair: Prof. Lohaus |
Thermodynamics and MachineryChair: Prof. Martelli / Co-Chair: Prof. Höffer |
| Optimum shell design of solar updraft towers Prof. Dr h.c. C. Borri, Dipl.-Ing. F. Lupi, Dipl.-Ing. E. Marino, University Firenze, Italy | Thermo-fluid aspect analysis in solar chimney power plants Prof. Dr. S. Larbi, Prof. A. Bouhdjar, Dr. T. Chergui, National Polytec, Algier, Algeria | |
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Solar Chimneys in Southern Africa – Materials and Methods
Prof. Dr.-Ing. M. Helmus, Dipl.-Ing. N. Warkus, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Dipl.-Ing. M. Lorek, BICON, Windhoek, Namibia |
Solar chimney turbine layout and design considerations Dr. T. P. Fluri, Prof. Dr. T.W. von Backström, University Stellenbosch, South Africa | |
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Life-cycle-management and design of large shell structures
Dr.-Ing. D. Lehnen, Dr.-Ing. T. Pfister, Zerna Engineers, Bochum Prof. Dr.-Ing. P. Mark, Dipl.-Ing. A. Ahrens, Ruhr-Universität Bochum |
The effect of collector temperatures on power output of solar updraft plants Dr. R. O. Manyala, Maseno University, Kenya | |
| The light steel tower in the SCPP Dipl.-Volksw. O. Petersen, Phönix Sonnenwärme AG, Berlin | Optimization of the structural capacity and thermal behavior of a SCPP glass roof Prof. Dr.-Ing. J. Schneider, TU Darmstadt | |
| 17:30 | Key note lectures I Chair: Prof. Schuëller / Co-Chair: Dr. Bergermann | |
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Basic theory and numerical simulation of large-scale solar updraft power plants
Dr. J. P. Pretorius, Eskom Turbine Engineering, South Africa Prof. D. G. Kröger, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa |
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| Electricity generation using the hot dry rock concept Prof. Dr.-Ing. P. D. Moncarz, Stanford University, USA | ||
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Optimum design concept for solar power plants
Dr. H. Bottenbruch, Former CICIND President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E. h. W. B. Krätzig, Krätzig & Partner, Bochum |
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| 19:00 | Welcome Reception | |
Wednesday, 29th September 2010
| 09:30 | Key note lectures II Chair: Prof. Hirschfeld / Co-Chair: Prof. Harte | |
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| Thermal semiconductors as a power control strategy for Solar Chimney Power Plants Prof. Dr.-Ing. M. A. dos Santos Bernardes, CEFET/MG, Belo Horizonte, Brasil | ||
| Static, quasi static and resonant wind effects on Solar Towers Prof. Dr.-Ing. H.-J. Niemann, Dr.-Ing. N. Hölscher, Dipl.-Ing. W. Hubert, Niemann & Partner, Bochum | ||
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Optimized erection technology of giga towers
Dr.-Ing. J. Strauss, Heitkamp, Herne, Dipl.-Ing. A. Kreiner, Gleitbau Salzburg, Austria |
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| 10:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 | Structural AspectsChair: Dr. Lehnen / Co-Chair: Prof. Lohaus | Equipment, Glass Collector, Updraft TechnologyChair: Prof. Höffer / Co-Chair: Prof. Hirschfeld |
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Soil-structure-interaction of large concrete shells
Prof. Dr.-Ing. R. Harte, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, K. Stopp, Dr.-Ing. M. Andres, Krätzig & Partner, Bochum |
High-transparent glass panes with multi-functional coatings
Dr.rer.nat. V. Wittwer, Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE, Freiburg Dr.rer.nat. L. Herlitze, Interpane, Lauenförde |
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Safety, reliability and durability concepts for the design of structural solar updraft power components
Prof. Dr.-Ing. W.B. Krätzig, Krätzig & Partner, Bochum, Prof. Dr. G. I. Schuëller, Universität Innsbruck, Austria |
Methodical approach to design the solar collector of a solar chimney power plant
Dr.-Ing. J. Kuck, Dr.-Ing. C. Ziller, F&W, Aachen, Dipl.-Ing. L. Schnatbaum-Laumann, Dr.-Ing. H. Gladen, SM AG, Erlangen |
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| Solar chimney technology without solar collectors Prof. Dr. Ch. D. Papageorgiou, NTU Athens, Greece | Can airflow and radiation under the collector glass contribute to SUPPs’ profitability? Dr. R. de Richter, Tour Solaire, Montpellier, France | |
| The influence of tip clearance on the performance of solar chimney turbines cand. ing. M. Kuhn, Prof. Dr. T. W. von Backström, University Stellenbosch, South Africa | Solar updraft technology and its potential derived from global energy scenarios Dr. P. Viebahn, Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie, Wuppertal | |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Green TowerChair: Dr. Viebahn / Co-Chair: Prof. Harte | Financial Aspects Alternative Energy ConceptsChair: Prof. Mark / Co-Chair: Prof. Noakowski |
| Humus as the backbone of GreenTower revenues – Green revolution in agriculture, soil rehabilitation, forestry, desert cultivation and CO2 sequestration M. Sc. W.-W. Stinnes, GreenTower Ltd., Haiger | An economically realistic growth path towards kilometric chimneys Dr. D. Bonnelle, ENS, Lyon, France | |
| GreenTower with energy storage – Optimum base and peak load power station Dipl.-Ing. W. Ademes, Entwicklungs-Consult, Mülheim | How cost-effective are solarthermal power plants? Dr. Gerd Dibowski, DLR, Köln | |
| Can power from updraft and GreenTowers already compete against Conventional technologies? A profitability and risk analysis MBA & Eng. M. Hummel, GreenTower Ltd., München | Prosperity for all in 100 years through the Solar Chimney Power Plant Dr. Hermann Bottenbruch, Former CICIND President | |
| 14:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:15 | Key note lectures III Chair: Prof. Borri / Co-Chair: Prof. Mark | |
| Is nuclear power a bridging technology for Europe? Dipl.-Ing. F. Henseler, Corporate Engineering, Essen | ||
| Realization and costs of solar updraft power plants Dr.-Ing. R. Bergermann, SBP, Stuttgart | ||
| Solar chimney power technology - An economist's Point of View Prof. Dr. W. Breuer, RWTH Aachen | ||
| 16:45 | Forum DiscussionChair: Prof. Niemann / Co-Chair: Prof. Krätzig Social Consequences of Solar Chimneys + World Energy Concepts | |
| 18:00 | End | |
| 20:00 | Conference Dinner "Stadtparkrestaurant Bochum" Klinikstraße 41, 44791 Bochum www.stadtpark-gastronomie.de | |
Thursday, 30th September 2010
| 09:30 | Excursion Neurath Power Plant, Grevenbroich | |
| 17:00 | End of the Conference | |