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Hydro Power Plant

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The development of a hydro power plant begins with the identification of potential sites and the preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR). This initial phase focuses on assessing the project's viability by evaluating factors such as water availability, topography, environmental impact, and potential energy output. The findings from this assessment help determine whether it is worthwhile to move forward with a more detailed investigation.

Once the preliminary viability is established, the project progresses to the preparation of a Feasibility Report (Detailed Project Report or DPR). This stage involves a comprehensive analysis of the technical, environmental, social, and financial aspects of the project. Detailed studies are conducted to refine cost estimates, design plans, and project schedules, ensuring that the proposed hydro power plant is both technically feasible and financially sound. This thorough assessment forms the foundation for obtaining necessary approvals and funding.

After the feasibility phase, the focus shifts to Detailed Engineering, which involves the design and optimization of all project components, such as turbines, generators, civil structures, and transmission systems. During the construction phase, rigorous Supervision is provided to ensure that all work adheres to the approved designs, quality standards, and safety protocols. This hands-on oversight is crucial for the timely and successful completion of the project, ultimately leading to the smooth commissioning and operation of a sustainable hydro power plant.

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  • Identification of potential hydro project sites
  • Detailed hydro logical studies.
  • Detailed topographical survey and field investigations of project site.
  • Pre-feasibility studies and preparation of reports.
  • Detailed project reports (Feasibility Study Reports)
  • Project estimation & appraisal reports.
  • Structural designs of all civil components & preparation of construction drawings.
  • Preparation of cost estimates
  • Structural designs of all hydro mechanical components & preparation of fabrication drawings.
  • Supervision of construction & erection work till commissioning of project.
  • Monitoring of construction work at various stages.
1. Preparation of Pre-Feasibility Report
  • Reconnaissance survey of project site
  • Identification of ideal locations for project components
  • Preparation of preliminary layout of scheme
  • Assessment of head
  • Assessment of discharge
  • Assessment of power potential
  • Preliminary working of annual energy generation
  • Preliminary costing of the project
  • Preliminary assessment of financial parameters
  • Salient features of project site
  • Preliminary costing of the project
  • Preparation of pre-feasibility report
2. Preparation of Feasibility Report (Detailed Project Report)
  • Detailed topographical survey of project site including alternative proposals with contour interval of one meter
  • Transmission line survey
  • Approach road survey
  • Topographical survey report
  • Processing of hydro logical data for discharge assessment
  • Preparation of project layout with alternative proposals
  • Preparation of conceptual drawings of project components
  • Determination of net head
  • Determination of power potential
  • Determination of installed capacity
  • Assessment of annual energy generation
  • Preparation of cost estimates
  • Financial viability of project (IRR, DSCR, Payback Period, cost of energy generation, B/C ratio etc)
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Salient features of project
  • Preparation of feasibility report (Detailed Project Report)
3. Detailed Engineering
  • Structural designs of all civil components & preparation of construction drawings.
  • Structural designs of all Hydro mechanical components & preparation of fabrication drawings.
4 . Supervision During Construction
  • Supervision of construction & erection work till commissioning of project.
  • Monitoring of construction work at various stages
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