Program

Tuesday, 28th September 2010

11:00Get Together
12:00Opening Session
12:30 Introductary lectures Chair: Prof. Krätzig / Co-Chair: Prof. Niemann
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
13:30Coffee Break
14:00Structural Aspects and
Alternative Energy ConceptsChair: Dr. Bergermann / Co-Chair: Dr. Lehnen
Wind ExposureChair: Prof. Tamura / Co-Chair: Prof. Borri
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
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
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
15:30Coffee 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
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
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
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
Electricity generation using the hot dry rock concept Prof. Dr.-Ing. P. D. Moncarz, Stanford University, USA
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
19:00Welcome Reception


Wednesday, 29th September 2010

09:30 Key note lectures II Chair: Prof. Hirschfeld / Co-Chair: Prof. Harte
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
Optimized erection technology of giga towers Dr.-Ing. J. Strauss, Heitkamp, Herne,
Dipl.-Ing. A. Kreiner, Gleitbau Salzburg, Austria
10:30Coffee Break
11:00Structural AspectsChair: Dr. Lehnen / Co-Chair: Prof. Lohaus Equipment, Glass Collector, Updraft TechnologyChair: Prof. Höffer / Co-Chair: Prof. Hirschfeld
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
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
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
12:30Lunch
13:30Green 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
14:45Coffee 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
16:45Forum DiscussionChair: Prof. Niemann / Co-Chair: Prof. Krätzig Social Consequences of Solar Chimneys + World Energy Concepts
18:00End
20:00Conference Dinner
"Stadtparkrestaurant Bochum"
Klinikstraße 41, 44791 Bochum
www.stadtpark-gastronomie.de


Thursday, 30th September 2010

09:30Excursion
Neurath Power Plant, Grevenbroich
17:00End of the Conference