WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SEDIMENTATION AND EROSION RESEARCH
IRTCES, P. O. Box 366 , Beijing 100044, China
Tel: +86 10 68786413 +86 10 684133722 Fax: +86 10 68411174
Website: www.waser.cn
Subject: WASER/IAHR/IRTCES Study Tour to the Three Gorges Project (TGP), 8-15 August 2005, Yichang , Hubei Province, China
Dear WASER council members:
Dear members of APD-IAHR:
In accordance with the plan of activities of the 2005 WASER programme, we would like via you to extend our invitation to engineers and scientists or university students interested in the Three Gorges Project, and its Sediment Issues and management to join the subject study tour. Details of the tour and requirements for the participants are attached.
The Three Gorges Project (TGP) being constructed on the Yangtze River near the city of Yichang will be completed in 2009 with the normal pool level of its reservoir at 175 m. This will be the largest hydraulic project in the world. Presently it has been built to the extent that the reservoir may be impounded to elevation 135 m , the installed capacity of power generation has reached an initial value of 7,700 mw and the twin flights of five large locks each are partially open to traffic. Large hydraulic projects with large reservoirs on sediment-laden rivers are bound to interact strongly with the river systems and its environment through sedimentation processes involved in flood control, power generation, water supply, navigation etc.
The ninth International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS), was held at Yichang , China in 2004. During the 9th ISRS, many participants have shown great interest in the Three Gorges Project under construction, particularly in its sediment problems and solutions. They suggested that hydraulic engineers and particularly university students in the field of hydraulic engineering should visit and be benefitted from this great project.
In order to satisfy the above mentioned interests, WASER has decided to organize a study tour to the Three Gorges Project site from August 8 through 15, 2005 in close cooperation with the Asian and Pacific Division(APD) Committeee of the International Association for Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR) and the International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES).
WASER has a few fellowships covering partial expenses of the tour available for application. Those interested in the WASER fellowship should send their applications to secretariat of WASER no later than April 15, 2005, the final decision of acceptance will be announced by May 1, 2005.
We would appreciate it if you could forward this message to those who may be interested in the study tour. If you need further information, please visit the WASER website ( www.waser.cn) or write us or through e-mail to Mr. Liu Xiaoying ( liuxy@iwhr.com )
With best regards
Prof. D.E. Walling¡¡¡¡¡¡ Prof. Joseph H.W. Lee¡¡
President of WASER ¡¡¡¡ President of APD-IAHR
Dr. Hu Chunhong, Eng. ¡¡ Prof. Wang Zhaoyin
Secretary General Secretary General of WASER
of IRTCES ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ ¡¡¡¡ ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
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Study Tour to the Three Gorges Project£¨£Ô£Ç£Ð£©
WASER / IRTCES / APD-IAHR
PLACE: Site of the Three Gorges Project, Yichang , China
DATE: 8-15 August 2005
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: May 15, 2005
ORGANIED BY : World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER)
in co-operation with the International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES) and the Asian and Pacific(APD) Committee of International Association for Hydraulic Engineering(IAHR)
SPONSOR: UNESCO
LANGUAGE: The language of the study tour is English
PARTICIPATION: the study tour is open for participants who are interested in the Three Gorges Project
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY TOUR: The purpose of the study tour is to provide technical and practical knowledge on the impacts of large dams to economy, social and environment and to equip our young people with an international perspective and to keep them abreast of the social, economic and cultural development of other countries. Study tours to different sites like the Huaihe River and the Yellow River have been organized by the IRTCES for young people before. The youth exchange programmes have gained great supports from the communities concerned and proved to be successful and very worthwhile.
OUTLINE OF THE STUDY TOUR: This is a one-week study tour to study sediment transport and interaction between fluvial systems with large dams. The study tour will include lectures, a seminar, demonstration of physical and mathematical models on sediment transport, a visit to the Three Gorges Project, Dikes of Jinjiang River (the middle reaches of the Yangtze River), Zigui County- a new immigration county, Sanyou park, Chinese Sturgeon Research Institute and Wuling Square and some social events including a cultural recreation evening party and other interesting activities.
LECTURES:
¡ñ Introduction to the three gorges project
¡ñ Interactions between fluvial systems and large scale hydro-projects
¡ñ Sediment research for the Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River since 1993
¡ñ Sediment management in hydroelectric projects
¡ñ Ecological Impacts of the Three Gorges Project
DEMONSTRATION:
• Visit to physical models of the Three Gorges Project
• Demonstration of mathematical modeling of sediment transport
PARTICIPANTS QUALIFICATIONS:
The participants should either be a) Engineers and scientists engaged in hydraulic engineering b) university graduate or postgraduate students in the field of hydraulic engineering.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:
The participants may submit a registration form for the study tour. Completed forms should be returned before May 15, 2005. They must be received by the International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES) attn: Mr. Liu Xiaoying, P. O. Box 366, Beijing, 100044, China, before May 31,2005. Registration by facsimile 00+86-10-68411174 or e-mail liuxy@iwhr.com are welcomed. The facsimile/e-mail should contain the following basic information about the participants: name, age, academic qualifications, present position, proficiency in English and full address including email address, telephone/facsimile numbers.
REGISTRATION FEE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Regular participants and students are entitled to attend all the technical and social programs. Registration fee include lodging, boarding, local transportation and tour fees in the total amount of $950 US dollars. All the payment to the IRTCES must be net payment, i.e., exclusive of bank transfer charge, currency exchange rate charges, credit card payment bank charge. Participants can use only one of the following method of payment:
Bank transfer:
Beneficiary: IRTCES/study tour
Beneficiary Bank: Head Office of Bank of China , Beijing , China
Account No. 800100085708091014
Address: Xidan street , Beijing 100816, China
Message: WASER Study tour and your name or your institution name
Bank draft:
Payment to: IRTCES/study tour
Mail to: Mr. Liu Xiaoying, IRTCES,
P. O.Box 366, No. 20 Chegongzhuang West Road , Beijing 100044, China
Fax: 86 10 68411174
Credit card
Only Master Card, Visa and American Express will be accepted. Please fill the necessary information in the Credit Card payment and sign your name on the Registration Form.
Cheque
Payment to: IRTCES
Mail to: Mr. Liu Xiaoying attn: WASER study tour
P. O. Box 366, No. 20 Chegongzhuang West Rd. , Beijing 100044, China
Tel: +86 10 68786413
Fax: +86 10 68411174
¡ñPayment on-site
Cash (in US$ or equivalent RMB) and credit card (Visa, Master Card and American Express) will be accepted.
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
All participants will receive a written confirmation from the IRTCES as soon as their registration form with correct payment have reached the account number mentioned above by fax, letter or E-mail. The confirmation letter will be available on the registration desk upon his/her arrival. A formal receipt will be given at the registration desk.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation must be made in writing to the IRTCES. The refund will be two months after the Study Tour. Registration fee will be 75% refund after May 30, 2005 and 50% refund after 15 July, 2005.
HOTEL RESERVATION
To make your hotel reservation, please complete the registration form and return it to the IRTCES by 15 May 2005. There is no guarantee that reservations can be made after this date due to availability of rooms. The hotel booking will be made on the basis of first come, first served. If you want to share a room, please indicate the name of your roommate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Yichang ---The Host City
Yichang City is located in the western part of Hubei Province, at the exit of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It has been confirmed by archeologists that there existed human traces at least 100,000 years ago. More than 7,000 years ago, the ancestors of Yichang lived and worked here, and created brilliant culture. During the Warring States Period (770-221 BC), the Chu State established its capital here. From then on, Yichang has long been the capitals of different states or prefectures for over 2,000 years. Yichang is a tourist city with a variety of attractions rich in historical sites and cultural relics. Yichang has also become a modern city with convenient transportation and communication facilities in recent years.
Three Gorges Project (TGP)
The Three Gorges Project (TGP) is a core project in the development and harnessing of the Yangtze River ( Changjiang ). The dam site is situated at Sanddouping above Yichang City . The construction of magnificent Three Gorges Project started in 1993. TGP is as a multi-purpose project producing comprehensive benefits in flood control, power generation ,and navigation improvement. Its installed capacity will be 18,200 MW. With the normal pool level (NPL) at 175 m the total storage capacity of the reservoir is 39.3 billion m3. The reservoir has impounded at 135 m since June 2003 and the first group of power units (11 x 700 MW) has been put into operation. The current shiplock has four-steps for maintaining normal navigation. The construction of TGP will protect the areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River from floods and improve the upstream waterway ( 660 km long) from Yichang City to Chongqing Municipality .
Dam construction: This dam is a concrete gravity dam. The total length of the dam is 2, 309. 47 m , with the crest elevation at 185 m and a maximum height of 175 m. The 483 m spillway is located in the middle of the river channel. There are 23 7¡Á 9 m bottom outlets and 22 surface sluice gates. In the downstream part of the thalweg section, flip bucket energy dissipators are provided. On both sides of the spillway section, there will be intake and non-overflow dam sections.
Power Stations: There are 26 sets of 700 MW turbine generator units with a total capacity of 18,200 MW. The annual electricity output is 84.68 TW¡¤h. There are 15 transmission lines, with 500 KV AC lines to Central China and east Sichuan Province and one 500 kV DClines to Eastern China
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Navigation facilities: The permanent navigation structures consist of a shiplock and a shiplift. The shiplock will be a two-way five-step flight locks, each lock chamber has a dimentsion of 280¡Á34 / 5 m capable of passing 10, 000 tons of barge fleet.
Construction work quantity: The quantity of workto be done in the construction of major structures and diversion works are:
--Earth-and--rock excavation 102.59 million m3
--Earth-and--rock embankment 29. 33 million m3
--Concrete placing 27.15 million m3
--Re--bar 354. 30¡Á103 tons
--Metal works 280. 8¡Á103 tons
-- Installation of turbine generator 26 sets (18, 200 MW)
Sengnongjia Natural Reserve in Mt. Shennongjia £º Covering 70464 hectares on the borders of Fang, Xingshan, and Badong counties, Hubei Province. Sengnongjia Natural Reserve, a gold mine of plant reserves, is located at a transitional belt among subtropical and temperate zone. There are 2062 recorded species of pterid & phytes and seed plants. In this area, specific examples are the Chinese yew, dove tree, katsuratree, ginkgo and Chinese anthocephalus. 32 of them are under key state protection. The Henry buckthorn and zahlbruckner mountainash are peculiar to Shennongjia. Medicinal plants are another treasure of Shengnongjia. Eucommia, magnolia, gagtrodia and manyleaf paris are common here but are not common in other parts of China. With its special natural environment and ecosystems, Shennongjia Nature Reserve is an important base for scientific research for excavation and cultivation of further plant resources.
Over 334 species of vertebrates are residents in the Reserve and over 54 of them are under key state protection. They include but are not limited to the South China tiger, leopard, golden monkey, golden eagle, white¡ªcrested pheasant and salamander. Here is the east boundary of the golden monkey habitat. Besides these animals, some albinos include musk deer, bear and snake.
Shennong Stream £º is a tributary carrying clear, cooler water into the Yangtze. The stream runs through steep gorges, in which the ancient Bahu people used to live thousands of years ago. The area is now occupied by Tujin, one of the minority peoples of China who retain much of the primitive culture, such as the traditional tracker boats. These boats are powered by rowing, or by heaving long ropes from the shore to cope with shallow or fast flowing water.
Travel to Yichang
Yichang City is about 300 km from Wuhan. Yichang City connects many important cities of China by flights. 1 daily flight from Yichang to Beijing, 3 flights to Shanghai, 2 flights to Guangzhou and one flight to Kunming. Participants should purchase their air tickets from their entrance city of China to Yichang as their whole travel package. The IRTCES will provide some assistance if needed.
Travel to Three Gorges Project Hotel
The Three Gorges Project Hotel is 60 km from Yichang Airport . Because of the construction of Three Gorges Project, all vehicles come in and out from the Three Gorges Project site must have a special permit. Taxis are not permitted to come to the Hotel. To guarantee a convenient transportation between Yichang airport and the Hotel, a special group arrangement at no cost to participants will be made. Participants arrive at Wuhan airport can have a bus transportation to the hotel at US$20 for each one.
Weather
The weather in Yichang is warm and humid in August, with an average temperature of around 27.6 ¡ã C -32.6 ¡ã C and an average rainfall of 186 mm .
Passport and Visa
A valid passport and visa for visiting China are required. Upon receiving your registration and payment forms with payment, IRTCES will send you an official invitation letter for visa application at the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. Please allow adequate time to get your visa.
Insurance
The organizers cannot be held responsible for personal accidents or material damage that may occur to the participants during the tour. All participants are advised to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance before commencing their journey to China .
Currency Exchange
In China , only RMB is used. However, exchange centers can be found at airports, most hotels and large shopping centers. The rate of exchange is set by the Bank of China , at about US$ 1.00 = RMB 8.26 Yuan. When exchanging money, please keep your receipt so you can change any residual RMB back to foreign currency when leaving China .
Power Supply
Throughout China , the electrical supply is 220V and 50HZ with 3 pin plugs and bayonet-type light fitting.
Airport Tax
Domestic flight departure tax is RMB 50 Yuan per person and international flight departure tax is RMB 90 Yuan per person.
Reconfirmation of Departure Air Tickets
The departure air ticket (both international and domestic) should be reconfirmed 72 hours in advance. It can be made through business center of the hotel.
Local Transportation Service Yichang Train Station:
Free Bus service will be provided from the Train Station to the hotels for all participants. Participants are kindly requested to inform their arrival time and train number.
Public transportation:
No. 8 TGP bus line connects TGP dam site to Yemingzhu, entrance of TGP special speedway in Yichang City . A bus stop is in front of the TGP hotel(Nayunlou Building), bus ticket costs RMB10 per person.
Three Gorges Hotel (NAYUNLOU Bldg.) Tel: +86-717-6613666
Address: Dam Site of the Three Gorges Project, Yichang , China
CORRESPONDENCE
For further information, please contact:
Dr.Eng. Hu Chunhong, Secretary General of IRTCES
Prof. Dr. Wang Zhaoyin, Secretary General of WASER
IRTCES
20 # Chegongzhuang West Road , Beijing , 100044
Tel: +86 10 68786413 or +86 10 68786412, +86 10 68413372
Fax: +86 10 68411174
For information of registration, hotel reservation and lecturing:
Mr. Liu Xiaoying
IRTCES
20 # Chegongzhuang West Road , Beijing , 100044
Tel: +86 10 68786413 or +86 10 68786412, +86 10 68413372
Fax: +86 10 68411174
Email: liuxy@iwhr.com
Yichang Airport :
Free lift service will be provided from the Airport to the hotels and the conference site for all participants. Participants are required to inform their arrival time and flight number.
Annex: Preliminary Timetable
REGISTRATION FORM
Study Tour to the Three Gorges Project (STTGP) Aug 8-15, Yichang, Hubei Province , China
Please complete and return this FORM with payment not later than May 31, 2005 to:
Dr.Eng. Hu Chunhong £¬ Secretary General of the IRTCES Prof. Wang Zhaoyin, Secretary General of the WASER P.O. Box 366 , Chegongzhuang West Road 20#, Beijing 100044, China Tel. +86-10-68786413, +86-10 68413372 Fax: +86-10-68411174 Email: liuxy@iwhr.com
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