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AF-Colenco Ltd sponsors “Groundwater Quality 2010” The conference “Groundwater Quality 2010 - Groundwater Quality Management in a Rapidly Changing World” invites the scientific and professional groundwater community to Zurich. Eawag, among the world’s leading aquatic research institutes, is going to host more than 200 international experts June 13th – 18th 2010 at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zürich. AF-Colenco’s Department of Groundwater Protection and Waste Disposal is proud to act as a Scientific Sponsor for this important event related to one of the most crucial environmental issues. Jean-Marc Lavanchy - Groundwater Protection and Waste Disposal AF-Colenco Info Mai 2010 AF-Colenco Ltd at the Swiss power tradeshow "powertage" From June 1st - 3rd, 2010, the fourth "powertage", the Swiss tradeshow for the power industry, will take place in the Messe Zurich. Among some 130 exhibitors on this platform for the Swiss electricity industry, AF-Colenco will be represented by its six departments, Electrical Networks, Nuclear Technology, Hydropower Plants, Thermal Power Plants, Groundwater Protection and Waste Disposal, and Water and Environment. Through one to one discussions with our technical experts and animated images of our projects, visitors have the opportunity to get to know our company's engineering services and activities in the power sector better. We look forward to meeting you in Hall 6, Stand G34.
More info on the tradeshow.... Clays in Natural & Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement (April 2010) AF-Colenco's department "Groundwater Protection and Waste Disposal" recently contributed a total of 8 presentations and posters at one of the largest conferences world-wide on the topic "Clays in Natural & Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement" (see www.nantes2010.com for details). We presented results of recent studies related to:
Papers on several of these have been submitted for publication in peer reviewed journals. The posters may be downloaded. Additional information is available upon request. Jean-Marc Lavanchy - Groundwater Protection and Waste Disposal Avce Pumped Storage Plant, Slovenia  On March 30, 2010, the 180 MW Avce PSP was put into operation at an opening ceremony by the Slovenian Prime Minister. The project is located on the Soca River close to the Italian border. The plant construction started in 2005 following the Licensing Project in 2004. The Avce project is the first pump storage plant in Slovenia and, with 180 MW, the biggest hydropower plant in the country. The plant was designed by AF-Colenco in consortium with Korona Ltd from Ljubljana. AF-Colenco has been involved in the design and implementation of this plant since 2003 until present. Ondrej Voborny - Hydropower Plants Overhaul UW Zillis (KHR)  As already realized in the 60/16kV substation Rüti, the substation Zillis of KHR (Kraftwerke Hinterrhein AG) will undergo a complete refurbishment. This is the last of a string of substations which were refurbished by KHR. AF-Colenco could secure the Contract. Our services include feasibility study, planning and engineering as well as site supervision and commissioning. Thomas Fromwald - Electrical Networks AF-Colenco becomes "Green Advisor" of Swiss Olympic  The commitment as an official Swiss Olympic partner begins in 2010 and will continue to 2014. Simultaneously, Sweden, Finland, and Norway announce collaboration with their respective national Olympic committees. Read more about ÅF Olympic Green Advisor » AF-Colenco Info November 2009 |
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