EDUCON Prague

Name:

2.2 Study Tour on Energy and Sustainable Development

Date:

November 20 - 29, 2000

Programme:

The Study Tour enabled the participants to be acquainted with the Czech energy policies, energy conservation measures and technologies which contribute to cleaner environment and sustainable development, as well as with the UNIDO approach towards energy efficiency. Industrial visits and mutual exchange of experience were an integral part of the subject Study Tour programme. Technical visits to the following companies/plants were organized:

Turbine plant of ŠKODA Energo, Pilsen - traditional turbine manufacturer dealing also with turbine modernization/upgrading projects;
Pilsen heating plant;
ŠKODA heavy engineering plant, Pilsen to introduce the technology of biomass utilization for electrical energy production;
Municipality Wastes Incinerator at Liberec;
CKD Energo Praha - Czech traditional manufacturer of power equipment;
Power plant Melník, a part of the Czech Power Company CEZ - Czech major energy supplier and distributor.

The Study Tour was organized as a meeting of experts with lectures on theoretical, technical and practical problems, industrial visits and with discussions devoted to the topics of the Study Tour. The Study Tour lectures and all discussions were conducted in English, with exception of two lectures which were conducted in Czech language only with their translation into English because of the fact that two lecturers had fallen ill at the beginning of Study Tour implementation and in a very short time it was not possible to find other English speaking lecturers who could replace them and be able to lecture on given topics. The inquiries of the participants were answered immediately during lectures. Many discussions were devoted to the exchange of experience and know-how. Good professional level enabled participants to take an active part in the discussions with lecturers.

During a free day (on Sunday) a sightseeing of Prague was organized for the Study Tour participants to give them a possibility to be more acquainted with the cultural and historical background of the country which the majority of them visited for the first time.

Participants:

The Study Tour was attended by 13 participants from the following countries: Brazil (1), Bulgaria (1), Egypt (2), India (3), Iran (1), Latvia (2), Romania (2) and Russia (1). Participants were mostly managers and energy experts.