Milestones
| Milestone Number | Milestone Title | Lead beneficiary |
|---|---|---|
| MS1 | Workshop on scenarios, load cases and reference sites | 14 - RWTH |
| MS2 | Contents and structure of guide are defined | 14 - RWTH |
| MS3 | Hydraulic and mechanical design of the turbine based on empirical data | 1 - NTNU |
| MS4 | Report from the hydraulic design of the Francis turbines | 1 - NTNU |
| MS5 | Optimization methodology for parametric turbine design | 12 - UKiM |
| MS6 | Numerical mesh for the FSIanalysis is established | 12 - UKiM |
| MS7 | First version of the parametric design tool | 16 - EDR |
| MS8 | Second version of the parametric design tool | 16 - EDR |
| MS9 | Report from the FSI-analysis of the Francis turbine | 2 - LTU |
| MS10 | Mechanical design of the guide vanes and runner of the model turbine | 1 - NTNU |
| MS11 | Mechanical design of the guide vanes in the draft tube of the model turbine | 2 - LTU |
| MS12 | Model turbine is installed and all instrumentation has been calibrated in the Waterpower laboratory at NTNU | 1 - NTNU |
| MS13 | Reports from the comparison of the Francis model tests and the numerical analysis | 1 - NTNU |
| MS14 | Material tests has been finalized | 7 - RP |
| MS15 | First version of the lifetime calculation tool | 7 - RP |
| MS16 | Modelling platform decided on and develop steps initiated | 11 - USTRAT |
| MS17 | Rotor concepts review and idea stage complete | 3 - UU |
| MS18 | Go ahead for rotor magnetization control system to be site tested | 3 - UU |
| MS19 | Converter dimensioning decision | 4 - CHALMERS |
| MS20 | Choice between tested control algorithms made | 11 - USTRAT |
| MS21 | Converter efficiency and function check-up | 4 - CHALMERS |
| MS22 | High voltage test rig for field grading characterization final design decision | 1 - NTNU |
| MS23 | Presentation of the ACUR concept | 1 - NTNU |
| MS24 | ACUR simulation model setup and calibration of Nidelva and Ume älv | 1 - NTNU |
| MS25 | ACUR simulations complete for Nidelva and Ume älv | 1 - NTNU |
| MS26 | Evaluation of passive methods to mitigate discharge fluctuations in Nidelva and Ume älv | 2 - LTU |
| MS27 | Workshop: Kick-off WP4 and exchange of knowledge | 2 - LTU |
| MS28 | Flow models of Nidelva and Ume älv exists and are ready for validation with existing data under present operational regime | 1 - NTNU |
| MS29 | Primary runs with the flow models based in Nidelva and Ume älv based on scenarios of 30 starts/stops | 2 - LTU |
| MS30 | Temperatures, velocity variations and levels under 30 starts/stops in Nidelva and Ume älv without mitigation efforts | 1 - NTNU |
| MS31 | Comparing temperatures, velocity variations and levels under 30 starts/stops in Nidelva and Ume älv with mitigations | 2 - LTU |
| MS32 | Workshop: An assessment of how the flow scenarios from increased flexibility in Ume älv correspond with the most recent environmental guidelines for peaking operation in rivers | 2 - LTU |
| MS33 | Fish models for Nidelva under present hydropower operational regime ready | 10 - NINA |
| MS34 | Estimation of long-term effects of present hydropower operations on fish populations in Nidelva | 10 - NINA |
| MS35 | Performing interviews among stakeholders along Nidelva | 10 - NINA |
| MS36 | Workshop 1 at Uppsala University | 3 - UU |
| MS37 | Workshop 2 at NTNU | 1 - NTNU |
| MS38 | Workshop 3 at Luleå University | 2 - LTU |
| MS39 | Workshop 4 at NTNU | 1 - NTNU |
| MS40 | HydroFlex tool launch | 15 - MC |
| MS41 | Kick off meeting | 1 - NTNU |
| MS42 | Executive Board meeting 1 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS43 | Executive Board meeting 2 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS44 | Executive Board meeting 3 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS45 | Executive Board meeting 4 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS46 | Executive Board meeting 5 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS47 | Executive Board meeting 6 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS48 | Executive Board meeting 7 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS49 | Executive Board meeting 8 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS50 | Technical progress meeting 1 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS51 | Technical progress meeting 2 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS52 | Technical progress meeting 3 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS53 | Technical progress meeting 4 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS54 | General Assembly meeting 1 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS55 | General Assembly meeting 2 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS56 | General Assembly meeting 3 | 1 - NTNU |
| MS57 | General Assembly meeting 4 | 1 - NTNU |