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AEC Experience
Experience |
47 years |
| Qualifications | CEng, FlMechE, FlMarE, REng |
| Year of Birth | 1932 |
| Nationality | British |
| Languages | English |
Jim has extensive experience in project management and design engineering of electrical and mechanical plant for new and the rehabilitation of older hydropower projects. This includes the design, specification and tender assessment for hydroelectric power plant, pumping plant and associated equipment. Supervision of installation and commissioning of electrical and mechanical plant for major and small hydroelectric developments.
Director of Hydro Power Engineering Limited providing consultancy and engineering services in the field of hydroelectric power engineering:
North Wales Consultancy agreement for call off contracts. Studies and specification preparation carried out for Ffestiniog PS turbine and storage pump plant and on Dinorwig PS mechanical plant. This work is ongoing and includes presentations and specifications for work leading to the condition assessment of the storage pumps and stripdown of turbines.
The implementation of the rehabilitation programme of the small hydro at power stations Lusiwasi and Chishimba. This commenced with a visit to Zambia to collect information and meet ZESCO management and engineers. The preparation of tender and specification documents.
Rehabilitation Study of Firestone Plantations Ltd. small hydro plant (5MW). Carry out performance tests and prepare report of performance and rehabilitation with budget costs. Consultancy for the engineering associated with the rehabilitation of the turbine generators and the associated electrical and mechanical plant. Evaluation of turbine generator proposal for the upgrading of the turbine and placement of purchase order. Supervision of the turbine generator installation and commissioning.
Performance testing of the three 30MW units at Kamburu Hydroelectric Station, Kenya to determine the present performance of the units and the tailrace tunnel head losses. Provision of a report.
Consultancy agreement for call off contracts. Provision of engineering and marketing experience for business opportunities in the field of hydroelectric power engineering.
Chairman of the membership committee held at IMechE headquarters in London to interview candidates for election. Chairman for Seminars held in London entitled Hydropower Developments-New Projects and Rehabilitation in years 2000 and 1997.
Provision of technical assistance at site to the main contractor Kerjaya Balfour Beatty Cementation Joint Venture during the final installation and commissioning of the turbine generating plant consisting of four 150MW Francis Turbine Generators operating at 495m net head. This work is ongoing with the provision of assistance with technical problems during the maintenance period and E&M claims period. In November 1998, Chief of Tests for the 150MW Turbine Generator Guarantee Performance Tests which included Thermodynamic Efficiency testing of the turbines and Calorimetric Efficiency testing of the generators. Kvaerner Energy, Alstom, SMEC and TNB were part of the test team.
Provision of technical assistance for the commissioning and putting into operation of Caclic Hydroelectric Power Station comprising four 1.2 MW Francis turbine generating sets.
Consultancy agreement for call off contracts. Work carried out for several hydro electric power proposals in Kenya, Africa and Peru. Operator Training for Iggesund Paperboard, Workington 42 MW CHP Plant.
Provision of technical assistance for the commissioning and putting into operation of Muyo Hydroelectric power station comprising two 2.5 MW Francis turbine generating sets. This work was carried out under a contract with and funded by ODA.
Provision of engineering supervision for the replacement generator shaft for Wanjii. The shaft was procured in UK. Untra Hydroelectric Power Station, Sweden, Stockholm Energi Preliminary study into the rehabilitation of
This study considered the replacement of the three 1917 double volute casing Francis turbine generators each rated at 8 MW.
Consultancy agreement for call off contract. Work carried out on Operator Training for Barking Reach (1000 MW) combined cycle plant and associated Cooling Water System and Peru Small Hydro
Associate Director and Principal Engineer, engaged on hydroelectric power plant selection, plant layout and design, technical content of specifications, tenders and feasibility studies and installation and commissioning supervision for hydroelectric and water resource projects. Assignments have included:
Provision of technical assistance to Electroperu during the commissioning of the Chumbao and Niepos hydroelectric projects. This work was carried out under a contract with and funded by ODA.
Project Manager and Engineer for an Engineering Support Services agreement on a call of contract basis. Tasks have included the Ffestiniog turbine relief valves, intake bulkhead gates and investment study of four small hydro sites.
Hydro mechanical design associated with a turnkey design and construct proposal for a 3 x 7.5 MW installation.
Hydro mechanical inputs into a study for Department of Energy (ETSU) relating to the potential of tidal stream energy around the UK mainland.
Hydro mechanical inputs into a feasibility study for Department of Energy (ETSU) relating to a tidal energy barrage across the Duddon Estuary, Cumbria.
Design Liaison engineering in Sri Lanka for the installation, pre and final commissioning of the two 60 MW turbine generators and this associated equipment.
Provision of advisory engineering services to Electroperu during the final commissioning and putting into operation of the three 25 MW Pelton turbine generators and their associated equipment.
National Electric Power Authority of Nigeria (NEPA) study in Nigeria and head office for the rehabilitation of Kainji Hydroelectric Power Scheme. The study as part of a NEPA/BEI Utility Partnership Program arranged through ODA included performance testing and inspection of the plant followed by recommendations and reporting on rehabilitation of the units and scheme. Award of consultancy by ODA led to preparation of specifications for rehabilitation.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board studies in India and head office for the Upgrading of the Hydro Generating units at Pykara, Mettur and Papanasam power stations. The study, arranged through ODA, included performance testing and inspection of the plant followed by recommendations and reporting on rehabilitation and uprating of the units.
A 600 MW development which comprises four 150 MW Francis turbine units at 495 m head. Acting as E&M co?ordinator for the Joint Venture in the turnkey bid for the project.
An efficiency improvement of pumps at several sewage pumping stations. Project Manager for this study being carried out as consultants for Severn Trent.
Proposal design for 30 m3/s circulating water system consisting of intakes, primary and secondary pumphouses and auxiliary cooling water systems.
Project Engineer. Design of electrical and mechanical plant for the 120 MW installation comprising two 60 MW Francis turbine generating units operating under 330 m head.
Preparation and presentation of mechanical engineering lectures for overseas engineers training scheme associated with the small and medium hydroelectric projects.
Ongoing engineering design service, which has included assistance on problems, associated with 75 MW turbine units and several smaller turbine generator plants.
Mechanical design of pumping plant and dam outlets for a number of sites.
Specification, tender assessment, design and manufacture of turbine generators for about twenty power stations between 1 and 10 MW throughout Peru.
Design of turbines and auxiliary mechanical plant for the 180 MW installation comprising three 60 MW Francis units operating under 85 m head.
Feasibility studies for a 120 MW installation comprising two 60 MW Francis units operating under 110 m head.
Feasibility studies for the 100 MW installation comprising three 33 MW units operating under 254 m head.
Proposal and feasibility work for a number of small and medium hydroelectric schemes in South America, USA and the Far East.
Assets Evaluation for seven existing hydroelectric stations of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation.
Studies for the 20 MW hydroelectric installation comprising four 5 MW units.
Design for the 75 MW installation comprising three 25 MW Pelton units operating under 475 m head.
Designs of pumping plant comprising eight 1.3 m3/s pumpsets operating at 52m head.
Development work on the AUR water engine for application of ultra low head hydropower.
Resident Engineer (Mechanical and Electrical) then Senior Resident Engineer, Gitaru hydroelectric scheme, Kenya. Responsible for supervision of installation and commissioning of three 73 MW vertical Francis turbines and generators, together with all supporting electrical and mechanical plant and 275 kV transmission lines.
Principal Mechanical Engineer in Head Office specializing in hydro machines and providing design and technical services to other departments, branch offices and prospective business.
Gitaru Hydroelectric Scheme, Kenya. Design of turbines and auxiliary mechanical plant for the 200 MW installation comprising initially two 73 MW Francis units operating under 136m head.
Kamburu Hydroelectric Scheme, Kenya. Responsible on site for erection and commissioning of three 30 MW Francis turbine generator units and mechanical plant.
Improvements to process plant layout for Alcan aluminium smelter complex, Lynemouth, Northumberland.
Contract Engineer for USA business including cooling water pumps for nuclear plants, and turbines and valves for Lost Creek Hydroelectric Project. Preparation of cooling water pump tenders for worldwide markets. Assistance in design of turbine units for Foyers pumped storage scheme in Scotland.
Senior Mechanical Engineer in Head Office responsible for engineering and contract services covering: Mechanical plant for Kindaruma 60 MW (ultimate) hydroelectric scheme, Kenya, with responsibilities for commissioning the 2 x 20 MW Kaplan turbine generator units and associated equipment. Plant for Kainji 960 MW (ultimate) hydroelectric scheme in Nigeria initially comprising four 80 MW Kaplan turbine generator units. Involvement on the turbine design problems associated with Nyumba Ya Mungu, Tanzania (2 x 4 MW) hydroelectric development. Component plant for Alcan aluminium smelter Lynemouth, UK.
Design Engineer working on turbines, control gear and auxiliary equipment for schemes including Big Bend and Grand Rapids in USA and Kainji in Nigeria. Also turbines for Cruachan 480 MW pumped storage project in Scotland, and various turbine designs for ongoing contracts including Hale, Tanzania and projects in USA and India.
Section Leader/Design Draughtsman working on Francis type water turbines, valves and auxiliary plant for hydroelectric schemes in Scotland.
Design Engineer working on all types of turbines including Kaplan up to 120,000hp for Wanapum and 150,000hp Francis units for Bersimis. Research and Development Engineer engaged in mechanical testing; use of stress analysis and non-destructive techniques. Peacock Bros Ltd, Montreal. Test and development engineer in naval test establishment.
Apprenticeship with Harland Engineering Co. Ltd. Completed experience in drawing office and workshops manufacturing water turbines, centrifugal pumps, electric generators and motors.
Pump Turbines - The Economic Answer. Co-author with A Grant. Paper presented to First International Conference on Small Hydro, Singapore, February 1984 organised by International Water Power and Dam Construction.
Rehabilitation and Upgrading Study for Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. Paper presented to Seminar on Hydro Power Activities, New Projects and Rehabilitations by IMechE in London April 1990.
Samanalawewa Hydro Electric Project. Electrical and Mechanical Design Paper for the Indian Journal of Power and River Valley Development, India, December 1991.
Pergau Hydro Electric Project, a Design Overview paper presented at the IMechE Seminar in London on Hydro Power Developments. October 1997. Also acted as seminar advisor and co-chairman of meeting.
Hydro Vision98, Reno, Nevada. July 1998. Panelist on "Maximizing Small Hydro throughout the World" presenting a talk on "Engineering Small Hydro in the Developing World"
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