Hydropower consultancy
services
Hydropower and hydraulic constructions
Wide range of
hydropower consultancy services
Our services are specialized in hydro power plants, dams and other
hydraulic constructions, including fish ways. Our services include
a wide range of assignments from hydraulic studies, environmental
impact assessments, project management, design and supervision
of instruction and new building hydro projects. Fortum Hydropower
services has also competence in electromechanical and automation
systems (incl. turbines, generators and systems in regulating dams).
Fortum consultancy experience
Our customers are hydopower and dam structure owners and environmental and dam safety
authorities. We have a strong and solid experience in the design of the hydraulic structures and
executing environmental studies. Our track record in project implementation gives us a good
position to provide technical, economic and environmental services that are always tailored for
the clien’t’s requirements and needs.
We provide professional consultancy in the following fields:
Design consultation
services
• Structural pre-studies
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audits
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reports, studies
• Layout design
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new sites/reconstruction
• Detailed design for new sites and
refurbishment projects
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general and structural planning
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detailed structural design
Consulting services
• Preparation of contract documentation
Environmental services
• Environmental impact studies, modelling
and calculations
• Numerical modelling etc.
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1D, 2D and 3D river flow modelling
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habitat modelling
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sediment modelling
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regulating impact on recreational use
• Permitting support
• Owner’s engineeering services
Dam safety services
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tender documents
• Dam safety studies
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technical specifications
• Dam inspections
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legal contract documents
• Dam breach flood modelling
• Supervision of constructional and
refurbishing work
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site supervision during construction
Selected references
Hydro plant planning services (HPP=Hydro Power Plant)
2000-2001
Koivukoski HPP: Refurbishment of the units, layout and architectural design and
detailed design of the concrete repair of waterways
Graninge Energia Oy, Finland
1999-2001
Kelukoski HPP: Construction of Kelukoski HPP. Detailed design of the concrete and
embankment structures
Kemijoki Oy, Finland
Other hydraulic constructional services
2013
Merikoski HPP: Condition audit and repair alternatives for the concrete structures of
the power station and regulating dam
Oulun Energia, Finland
2008
Soilu HPP: Renewal of wooden intake penstock: feasibility study, constructional
planning, contract documents, supervision and tendering process
Koillis-Pohjolan Energiantuotanto
Oy, Finland
2006
Mänttä Energia HPP: Repair of the intake retaining side wall: inspections, design and
tender documents
Mäntän Energia Oy, Finland
2005
Ääneskoski HPP: Repair of concrete structures and grouting of intake canal bottom
and side walls. Feasibility study, tender documents and repair design
Äänevoima Oy
2005-2006
Hurukoski: Repair of the draft tubes: inspections and detailed design
Stora Enso Varenso, Finland
2005
Seitenoikea HPP: Closing of the bottom outlets of the regulating dam: pre-engineering,
contract documents and structural design
Fortum Power and Heat Oy,
Finland
2003-2005
Lieksankoski and Pankakoski HPP: Fishways: feasibility studies, tender documents
and site supervision during the construction
City of Lieksa, Finland
2002-2003
Myllykoski HPP: Modification of large sector gate into two segment gates: feasibility
study, documentation for the license permit, tender documents, updating the dam
safety documentation
Pato Oy, Finland
Historical restoration and reconditioning are also part of our services. We have successfully restored and conserved masonry dams in Finland
and provided supervision of the construction on behalf of the owner. We have good experience in working with dams of different ages and
requirements.
Pre-engineering studies for hydraulic constructions:
We have conducted several feasibility and pre-engineering studies to our own hydro power plants in Finland and Sweden as well as studies to our
clients all over the world.
2013
Korkeakoski HPP: Upgrading of the hydro power plant: pre-engineering
Statkraft Finland Oy, Finland
2009
Vuoksi HPP: Balance of Plant
TGC-1, Russia
2007
Syväri HPP: Hydro Power Plant Audit
TGC-1, Russia
2006
Käenkoski HPP: Construction of tunnel power plant: feasibility study
Kilin Voima Oy, Finland
2005
Svetogorsk and Lesogorsk HPP: Modernization and assessment study on the need of
structural improvements.
TGC-1, Russia
2004
Mwinilunga HPP: Feasibility study
Ministry of foreign affairs of
Finland, Sambia
2004
Makkarakoski HPP: Upgrading of the units. Feasibility study
A. Ahlström Oy, Finland
2002-2003
Sierilä HPP: Feasibility study of the design alternatives, environmental studies,
alternative evaluation, design drawings for license permit
Kemijoki Oy, Finland
Dam safety studies:
We have reputable name in Nordic countries among dam safety issues. Our offering covers a large field of services from dam safety classifications
to detailed design of dam safety improvements.
2013
Plavinas dam: Expert panel for managing ground water’s artesian pressure
Latvenergo, Latvia
2013
Pamilo embankment dam: Supervision and expert services for the repair works
Vattenfall, Finland
2007-2011
Daugava river: Dam safety inspections and studies
Latvenergo, Latvia
2006
Plavinas HPP: Construction of reserve spillway: owner’s engineering services
Latvenergo, Latvia
2006
Alakoski HPP dam: Hazard assessment
Alakoski Oy, Finland
Dam safety studies continues:
1999-2005
Daugava river: Dam safety studies for three Daugava dams: risk analysis, dam safety
improvement plans, emergency action plan, dam breach, flood and wave calculations,
pre-engineering studies to increase spillway capacity, 3D stress-strain analysis and
design of the repairs of the relieving and expansion joints.
Latvenergo, Latvia
Permission application process planning:
2007-2009
Kollaja HPP: Environmental studies, flow and habitat modelling
Pohjolan Voima Oyj, Finland
2006
Kiitolankoski HPP: Recommissioning and expansion in river Lapuanjoki
Oy Herrfors Ab
2002
Myllykoski HPP: Modification of the spillway gate
Pato Oy, Finland
Hydrological modelling and studies:
2013
Kiimasjärvi and Nuasjärvi lakes: Flow modelling of the region
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Kainuu, Finland
2013
Edsforsen HPP: Flow modelling of upstream part and placement of smolt trap
Karlstad University, Sweden
2009
Ust-Kamenogorsk HPP: Study of the tailrace channel dredging
Ust-Kamanogorsk, Kazakstan
2006
River Muhosjoki: Study on feasibility for the salmon and trout habitat: the river flow,
sediment transport and and habitat modelling.
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Pohjois-Pohjanmaa,
Finland
2006
Konnuskoski HPP: Impact of the spillway flows on ship traffic: 2D flow modelling
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Pohjois-Savo, Finland
2004
Kalkkistenkoski HPP: Assessment of situation after habitat improvements (stone
paving): discharge calculations, stone placing design, 1D flow modelling
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Häme, Finland
2003
Nuojua dam: Overflow in the old river channel: design, picture montage and hydrological dimensioning
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Kainuu, Finland
2003
River of Viininkanjoki: Impact study of the tunnel power plant on the living environment of the fish population: stationary and dynamic flow modelling
Kilin Voima Oy, Finland
2002-2003
River of Kuusinkijoki: Fish studies, flow modelling and program for managing
fish information
Game and Fisheries Research,
Institute, Finland
2001
Sierilä HPP project: Modelling of sedimentation
Kemijoki Oy, Finland
Please contact:
Timo Piispa, Head of Hydro,
[email protected]
Juha Laasonen, Senior Consultant,
[email protected]
Jukka Muotka, Manager, Environmental,
[email protected]
+358 10 4511
Fortum, Power Division
[email protected]
POB 100, FI-00048 FORTUM, Finland
www.fortum.com