Importance of the efficiency evaluation of hydro power plants and hydro systems

Efficiency and hydraulic behavior prediction by CFD analysis and/or model testing

Site testing as decision making tool for old plants

Instrumentation and calibration of testing devices

Case studies of efficiency measurements

Acoustic and dilution methods

Current meter and velocity area methods

Pressure time and differential pressure methods

Thermodynamic method and new efficiency measuring techniques

Data acquisition systems and data processing

Data analysis and assessment of uncertainties in measurements

Unit management and plant monitoring for best efficiency operation

Aims and requirements of test standards.