---The SHP Training Workshop for Mongolia
was held from 10 to 24 of April by Hangzhou Regional Center
for Small Hydro Power (HRC). Attended altogether 13 participants
from Mongolia. This training workshop which is the 46th
international SHP training workshop conducted by HRC has
been entrusted by Energy Research and Development Center,
Mongolian Ministry of Fuel and Energy.
In her speech at the closing ceremony,
deputy Director of HRC, Ms. Cheng pointed out: "Through
your 15 days study in HRC, you have learnt some essential
technology and experience related to the development of
SHP which is one of the most appropriate energy forms
for the vast rural areas of the developing countries.
It is expected that you will play a more active role in
the exploitation of SHP resources in your own country
and for the benefit of your people when you are back home".
Before conducting the training workshop,
many rounds of discussions were held among HRC specialists
so as to seek the optimized arrangement for the Mongolian
participants. All the presentations and study tours were
fit for the Mongolian actual SHP need. After the arrival
of and with discussion with the Mongolian participants,
further adjustments for the scheduling were made. The
presentation introducing the technology and experience
of SHP exploitation in China and the case studies related
to the Taishir and Durgun SHP stations in Mongolia were
appropriate and practical. Although the duration of the
training workshop was only 15 days, all the ¡°tailored¡±
programs were carefully and tightly arranged. They were
highly appreciated by the participants.
Most of the teachers were from HRC.
The subjects included: small hydropower development in
China, China in brief, low-cost and simplified civil structures,
turbo-generator units and auxiliary equipment, electric
equipment, case studies in technical refurbishment, electric
design and computer application in SHP stations, operation
and maintenance, etc. The concise and systematic courses
enabled the participants to have a basic idea for every
key chain in SHP operation and maintenance, laying a sound
foundation for the operation and maintenance of SHP stations
in Mongolia in the future.
Based on the main features of Taishir
and Durgun SHP stations in Mongolia and in combination
with the specific needs of the Mongolian participants,
visits were arranged to Laoshikan and Xiaofeng SHP stations
in Anji county and Changtan SHP in Huangyan county of
Zhejiang province.
Laoshikan SHP station in Anji had a
technical renovation implemented by HRC in 2004, with
the present installed capacity of 3500 kW. Its safety,
efficiency and ability to regulate peak and valley load
were considerably increased. The adoption of micro computer
supervision turned the original "operators"
into "managers", reducing many of the staff.
Thus, the operation cost was decreased. Detailed discussions
were conducted during the visit with the station operators
in terms of social, economic and environmental benefit
by SHP. Very soon, the Mongolian participants will undertake
the mission of managing and operating the SHP stations
in Mongolia. So, they asked a lot of questions from the
operators in Laoshikan and Xiaofeng SHP stations concerning
the staff recruiting, training, regulations on work permit,
on-duty, operation, taking leave, cleaning and etc.
The Changtan SHP Station that Mongolian
participants visited was renovated by HRC. Its installed
capacity is 11800 kW, which is much similar in terms of
installed capacity, unit type and controlling equipment
to Taishir SHP Station in Mongolia. Visits to such SHP
stations surely benefited Mongolian participants.
Meanwhile, Mongolian participants had
chance to visit Hangzhou Power Equipment Plant and Changhe
Generating Equipment Co., Ltd so as understand the basic
process of producing the turbo-generator units and auxiliary
equipment.
Before ending the training workshop,
discussion session was specially arranged by HRC for Mongolian
participants and HRC's experts of various specialities
were invited to the discussion. The atmosphere was more
heated than expected. Many questions regarding the SHP
exploitation vs protection of ecological environment were
put forward. HRC staff introduced the related situation
in China and shared the experience with our Mongolian
participants in this aspect, especially how to score a
"Win-Win" target. The answers from the HRC staff
were much appreciated by Mongolian participants.
Apart from classroom presentation, discussion
and study tours, sightseeing programs were arranged. Though
it is virtually not possible for participants to visit
all the local scenic spots only at the weekends during
this training workshop, the participants were able to
enjoy the main natural beauty of some scenic sites in
Hangzhou. In addition, shopping at various supermarkets
and local bazaars was also arranged. The trip to Shanghai
was an unusual experience: a look at Oriental Pearl Tower---the
top in Asia, walking at night around Nanjing Street---the
busied street in Shanghai and visit to Yu Garden---Shanghai's
ancient town. What an exciting experience it was! Participants
admired and enjoyed the whole trip.
At the closing ceremony, HRC's leaders
highly appreciated the diligence and industry shown by
the Mongolian participants during the training period
and congratulated on the fruitful result of the study.
Meanwhile, the two directors of Taishir and Durgun SHP
stations in Mongolia happily expressed their gratitude
respectively to HRC for the efforts made to ensure the
success of the workshop and cherish the friendly and cooperation
relation with HRC, expecting more collaboration with HRC
in the future. HRC presented a souvenir to every participant:
a pen-driver of 1 GB which contains all the presentations
by HRC's lectures and photos reflecting activities of
this SHP training workshop.
At the farewell party, Mongolian participants
sang many of the enchanting and melodious songs, expressing
their enjoyment, happiness and friendship with HRC staff.
Finally, HRC would like to express
its thanks to Mr P.Baatar who provided good interpretation
for the whole training workshop.
According to the questionnaires collected,
nearly all of the participants regarded that such SHP
training workshop held by HRC were beneficial to them
and all the subjects arranged by HRC were satisfactory.
Based on earnest analysis and summary, HRC will continuously
improve its quality of implementing such international
training workshops and score better result in the future.
According to contract, HRC will hold
another SHP training workshop for Mongolian operators
at the end of June with duration of one month. Altogether
21 Mongolian participants will come to Hangzhou to attend
it.
By now the SHP Training Workshop for
Mongolia has ended and let it be the new start of more
future SHP cooperation with Mongolia!(2007-05-08)
