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Profession: Civil Engineer
Experience: Extensive Hydropower experience worldwide
Qualifications: B.Sc (Civil Engineering), Member of the Institution of Civil
Engineers and Chartered Engineer
Year of Birth: 1939
Nationality: British
Languages: English (mother tongue), Basic French, Swedish and Spanish.
I specialise in Hydro-electric power generation and river control works; Design of hydraulic structures, intakes, spillways, tunnels, penstocks, surface and underground power stations; Design of hydraulic gates and equipment; Heavy civil engineering design; Infrastructure, roads, bridges, and housing. Extensive experience in the concept and design of civil engineering aspects of hydroelectric power schemes, reporting at all stages of development.
(§ denotes recent short term assignments/reports)
Rutherford Creek Hydro-Power project, Canada (36 MW) §: Overview of tender design proposals for a run of river scheme in British Columbia. For KP (Vancouver) [2001].
Mepanda Uncua Hydroelectric Project, Moçambique §: Study of access road bridges crossing the Pungwe (210 m) and Zambesi (206 m) rivers. For Joint Venture (Lahmeyer, EDF,KP). [2001].
Smokovo Dam, Greece §: Review of hydraulic design of Intake control gates and of jet valve stilling basin. For KP and in association with G. Karavokyris & Partners [2001].
Rotec VS. Mitsubishi et al: Expert Witness for the Defense in the case of Rotec Industries Inc. (plaintiff) vs Mitsubishi et. al. regarding misappropriation of trade secrets in the supply contracts of concrete placing equipment at the Three Gorges Dam, China. For Mayer, Brown and Platt, Chicago, USA. [2000]
Smokovo Dam, Greece: Pre impoundment design review/check for this 65 m high rockfill dam and associated diversion and delivery tunnels which was constructed by the Greek Irrigation Service 1985-1995. For KP and in association with G. Karavokyris & Partners [2000].
Olmos Project, Peru §: Preliminary tender design for spillway, river diversion works, irrigation intake, trans-Andean tunnel and canal for privatization of the Olmos irrigation scheme in northern Peru. For OHS/Zublin/KP joint venture [2000].
Small Hydropower, Greece §: Review of 10 proposed small hydropower sites in northeast Greece in preparation for submission of development license applications. In association with G. Karavokyris & Partners, for ENERCOM SA [1999].
CBK Project, Philippines, (354+32+20 MW) §: Scheduling and planning civil works for tender submission for construction of stage II Kalayaan pumped storage scheme; refurbishment of Caliraya (32 MW) and Botocan (20 MW) hydropower schemes. For John Holland Construction (Phils) Inc. [1999].
Acheloos Transfer Tunnel, Greece §: Design proposals for intake and gate shaft for a water transfer tunnel (17 km long, 6.0 Dia) to the Thessaly Plain, central Greece. In association with G. Karavokyris and partners, for Greek Ministry of Public Works. [1999].
Alto Cachapoal Project, Chile (195 MW) §: Value Engineering Study of feasibility design for a high head run of river scheme on the Cachapoal River. For Bechtel (US) and Anrade Gutierrez (Brazil). [1999].
Beles, Chemoga-Yeda and Halele-Werabesa Hydro-Power Schemes, Ethiopia (90+290+450 MW). Review of prefeasibility studies for three hydropower developments, re-pricing and optimisation of least cost option. Re-design of stage 1 schemes to feasibility level. With LEK joint venture (Lahmeyer, Electrowatt, KPL) for EEPCO (Ethiopian Electric Power Co) and AfDB [1998-2000].
Tagoloan Hydropower Project, Philippines (72 MW). Design proposals, analysis of energy output and preparation of Project Implementation Report for EPC tender submission for a 72 MW hydropower scheme. For the Walter Group (DYWIDAG) [1998].
Betwa River Barrage, India §: Review of proposed storage barrage on the Betwa river, Madhya Pradesh, for cooling water supply to the proposed 1000 MW Bina Thermal Power Station. With W S Atkins for PowerGen India (Pvt) Ltd. [1997].
Masinga Dam Raising & Redevelopment of Tana Power Station (22.7 MW), Kenya: Feasibility study for modification of existing spillway, raising the 55 m high Masinga dam and reconstruction of an existing 12 MW scheme. For the Kenya Power Co Ltd [1997].
Mamut Hydropower Project, Malaysia (6.5 MW): Feasibility study to convert redundant open pit mine to a power scheme. For Mamut Copper Mining Sdn. Bhd. [1997].
Almatti Hydropower Scheme, India (367 MW): Review of design proposals and report on tenders for a power station on the Krishna river, Andhra Pradesh. For Kvaerner Boving [1997].
Hongjiadu Hydroelectric Project, China (540 MW). Review of feasibility design, economic assessment and environmental impact assessment for a scheme with 182 m high concrete faced rockfill dam and underground power station on Luichoughe river, Guizhou Province. For Wujiang Hydropower Development Corporation (WHDC) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) [1996-97].
Karun, Marun and Dez Schemes, Iran §: Advice on operational and construction problems for dams and power schemes. [1996-1997].
Egiin Hydropower Project, Mongolia (220 MW) §: Review of development proposals and tender documents for restructuring as an IPP development with fast-track construction. For Malaysia Mining Corp (MMC) [1996].
Corpus Christi Hydropower study, Argentina/Paraguay (2700 MW). Design of IPP development options at Itacurubi and other sites on the Paraná river. Coceptual design of barrage scheme with 40x68 MW bulb turbine generation units, shiplock and 30,000 m³/s spillway. For Comisión Mixta Argentino-Paraguaya del Rio Paraná (COMIP) [1996].
Mepanda Uncua Hydro-Electric Project, Moçambique (500+2000 MW). Update of proposals for a 500 MW extension to the existing Cahora Bassa scheme and review of proposed hydropower development at Cambewe Foz on the Zambezi River. For Electricidade de Moçambique. [1996].
Three Gorges Hydroelectric Project, China: Tender design of conveyor/tower crane concrete handling system for 10 M m³ dam. For Balama Prima/Nöll/Babcock/High Point Rendel Consortium [1995-1996].
Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Scheme, Laos (681 MW). Member of Lender's Engineer's team for review of engineering and economics of design proposals by BOT Contractor. For Société Général (on behalf of lending banks). [1995].
Tinguiririca Hydroelectric Project, Chile (100 MW). Team leader for feasibility study of a high head run-of river scheme on the Tinguiririca River, with 20 km canals and tunnels and an underground power station. Provision of off-river diurnal storage and other measures to deal with glacial sediments and debris. For Chilquinta International AVV. [1994-95].
Sinanhocha Hydroelectric Project, Turkey (92 MW). Feasibility design of tunnels and underground power station in karst limestone on the Manavgat River, Southern Turkey. For KEPEZ Elektrik TAS. [1994].
Kapichira Hydroelectric Scheme, Malawi (128 MW). Member of joint venture design team for feasibility study, contract documentation, final design and construction supervision of a low head scheme on the Shire River. Joint venture with TAMS, for Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) [1993-1998].
Mamquam Hydroelectric Scheme, Canada (50 MW). Preparation of turnkey contract documents, assessing tenders, and vetting design proposals for a medium head scheme in B.C. Canada. For Northern Utilities Ltd. [1993-94].
Ban Mai Multipurpose Project, Vietnam (500 MW). Project Engineer for prefeasibility study for a 121 m high rockfill dam and hydropower development on the Ca River, Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Ranking of alternative sites; layout of selected scheme, spillways, tunnels and surface powerhouse. For Ministry of Energy - Power Investigation and Design Company No 1 (PIDC 1). [1993].
Corpus Christi Hydropower Study, Argentina & Paraguay (4600 MW). Design of alternative construction management and technology options for privatization review for a 4600 MW run of river scheme at Itacua on the Paraná river. For Comision Mixta Argentioio-Paraguaya del Rio Paraná (COMIP) [1992-93].
Ewaso Ngiro Multi-Purpose Project, Kenya (180 MW). Project Engineer for prefeasibility and feasibility reports for a multi-purpose power and irrigation development in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Design proposals included 27 km tunneling for three power stations (two in hot rock) and a river transfer tunnel; three dams (140, 50 and 20 m high); 2250 Ha irrigation development. For The Kenya Power Co (KPC) [1991-93].
Kariba South Extension Review, Zimbabwe (300 MW). Review of design and tender documentation for 300 MW South Bank power station at Kariba. Overview of hydraulics and layout of underground works. For the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) [1991].
Boston Bar Hydroelectric Scheme, Canada. (7 MW). Engineering adviser on design of a power scheme in the Frazer Valley, British Columbia. For Scuzzy Creek Hydro/Algonquin Power Corp. [1991].
Sulphurets Hydroelectric Scheme, Canada. (2.4 MW): Conceptual design for a power scheme for Sulphurets mine in Northern British Columbia. For Newhawk Gold Mines Ltd. [1989].
Aconcagua Hydroelectric Project, Chile. (90 MW) §: Review of construction proposals for a 6.7 km headrace tunnel. For Hidroelectrica Aconcagua SA. [1988].
Yanango Hydroelectric Scheme, Peru. (26 MW) §: Review of feasibility report proposals for a scheme on the Tarma river. For Mark Rich & Co. [1988].
Guangzhou Pumped Storage Scheme, China (2400 MW). Conceptual design for underground works, reports and presentations to Chinese authorities. For UK consortium (Trafalgar House/Boving/GEC) bidding for a 530 m head pumped storage scheme in Guangdong Province, China. [1987-88].
West Kenya Lake Basin Study. Power development aspects of a study covering multi-purpose development of rivers in the West Kenya Lake Basin area for power, irrigation and flood control. For Lake Basin Dev Co (LBDC) [1983].
Kiambere Hydroelectric Scheme, Kenya (140 MW). Project manager for design of tunels and underground power station; from feasibility and engineering stages through contract documentation, tender, final design and construction. For Tana & Athi Rivers Authority (TARDA). [1982-88].
Upper Reservoir Scheme, Kenya (40 MW). Hydraulic and structural design aspects of the Masinga Dam Project. Covering feasibility and engineering reports, contract documentation, tender, final design and construction. For Tana River Development Authority (TRDA) [1979-84].
Nkula B Hydroelectric Scheme, Malawi (100 MW). Design of power intake and barrage structure on a medium head power scheme on the Shire River. Also responsible for contracts for intake/spillway gates and equipment. For Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) [1976-77].
Blantyre GasTurbine, Malawi (12 MW). Design of Civil works for a 12 MW gas turbine installation. For ESCOM [1974].
Tom Price Mine, Western Australia. Resident Engineer for reinstatement of track for ore stackers at railhead loading facility. For Hammersley Iron Mines [1974].
Tedzani I and II Hydro-Electric Developments, Malawi, (2x20 MW). Engineering reports, contract documentation, structural design and construction. For both development stages of a low head scheme on the Shire river with surface powerhouse, underground waterways and river barrage with 5 No 15m wide radial gates. For ESCOM [1972-76].
Hydro-Electric Power Development Study, Malawi. Review of the hydroelectric development potential of the Shire River. For ESCOM, [1972].
Kafue Hydroelectric Scheme, Zambia (900 MW). Liaison and design engineer with VBB. Assisted with structural design of underground powerhouse and transformer gallery. For Zambia Electricity Supply Commission (ZESCO), [1968-70].
Other Projects where employed as junior engineer prior to 1968:
Underground Works at Kenya's Kiambere Project. Co-author D.S. Lawrenson. Water Power & Dam Construction. Vol 38. No.5. May 1986.
Kiambere Hydro-Electric Project, Kenya, Paper 2: Design. Co-author A.B. Millar, Proc. Instn. Civ. Engrs, Part 1, Oct 1989, Paper No. 9447.
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