KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

PROJECT PROPOSAL DEFENSE ON:

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF SETI KHOLA HYDROPOWER
PROJECT
GROUP 4: SUBMITTED TO:
MOHAMMAD ALI - 04 ER. SANTOSH CHAUDHARY
MAHESH DHAKAL - 15 ASST. PROFESSOR
NIKESH KHADKA - 22 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMYOG POKHREL - 37 KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
KAUSHAL SHRESTHA - 49
MUKESH KUMAR YADAV- 59
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 Overview

 Introduction
 Objectives and limitations of the Project
 Literature Review
 Methodology
 Work Schedule
 Expected Outcomes
 References

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 Introduction
• SKHP is a run-of-river (ROR) project with an installed capacity of 22 MW.
• It is located in the Pokhara Metropolitan City of Kaski District in Gandaki Province, Nepal.
• The proposed project lies between latitudes 28°05’00″N to 28°08’05″N and longitudes
84°00’15″E to 84°05’28″E.

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 Location of the project

Fig: Project Location from Kathmandu

Fig: Project Location
Source: Google Map

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 Project Boundary

Source: Google Earth Pro

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 Objectives

• To carry out feasibility study of the project.

• To study and analyze the hydrological data of Seti Khola.
• To carry out the hydraulic design of headworks, headrace tunnel, surge tank and
powerhouse.
• To choose the best possible alignment.
• To perform financial analysis.

Limitation
• Actual field measurements of discharge by current meter are not possible so
hydrological study would be based on data provided by host company.
• Only hydrological study and hydraulic analysis will be carried out.

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 Literature Review

Stream Flow Analysis

• Hydrological analysis will be carried out for Seti Khola catchment in order to evaluate the
water availability, design discharge for the project, flood discharge and for planning and
designing of hydraulic structures
• Catchment area will be calculated using Arc-Gis software.

Flood Discharge Calculation

• Long term mean monthly flows will be calculated directly from the data generated/observed
from the DHM gauging stations around intake
• Beside this, the long term mean monthly flow will also be estimated applying widely used
regional approaches like WECS, MIP and CAR.

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Flow Duration Curve

• Flow duration curve is the graphical representation of runoff.

• A flow duration curve (FDC) is a probability discharge curve that shows percentage of time a
particular flow is equaled or exceeded.
• A FDC analysis would be carried out to determine the dependable flow at proposed headworks
site.
• A FDC at headwork site of Seti Khola would be developed from the generated daily flows and
mean monthly data.

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Hydraulic Components
1. Intake
• Designed to collect water from a river or canal and direct it towards the power plant's turbines or penstocks.
• Typically consists of a gate to regulate water flow and a trash rack to prevent large debris from entering the
system.
• Primary function is to ensure a hydraulically efficient inlet for water passage into the powerhouse.

2. Weir
• Structure constructed across a river or stream to alter the flow characteristics of water, typically by slightly
raising the water level on one side.
• Control water flow and regulate the amount of water entering the intake structure or diversion channel.

3. Under sluice
• An opening located in the weir wall with its crest positioned at a lower level.
• Preserve a clear and defined river channel approaching the regulator
• Control the silt entry into the canal.
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 Hydraulic Components

4. Approach Canal
• Passage designed to convey water from the intake structure to the settling basin or head
pond in a hydraulically efficient manner.

5. Settling Basin
• Designed to remove suspended sediments from the water flow
• The main principle involved is to reduce the flow velocity of water which allows the
major amount of suspended particles to settle down.

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Hydraulic Components

6. Headrace Tunnel
• Water conveyance system that transports water from intake structure or diversion dam to surge shaft
location finally to the powerhouse where turbines are located.
• Designed to maintain a steady flow of water under pressure, ensuring efficient energy generation.

7. Surge Tank
• Structure provided at the end of headrace tunnel or pipe to account for water hammering effect in the
pipe at its downstream.

8. Powerhouse
• Provides facility for turbines, generators, and other associated electro-mechanical equipment to protect from
adverse weather
• Powerhouse is a crucial component of a hydropower system, converting the kinetic energy of flowing
water into electrical energy.

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 Methodology

Desk study and Literature review

Consultation

Data Collection

Topographical and Hydrological study

Hydraulic Design

Project Optimization

Economic Analysis

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 Work Schedule
Weeks 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Works
Literature Review
Consultation
Collection of Data
Proposal Submission
Proposal Defense
Hydrological Analysis
Hydraulic Design
Mid term presentation
Project Optimization
Final report and
presentation

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 Expected Outcomes
• Feasibility study of Seti Khola Hydropower Project will be carried out.
• All the hydrological analysis will be carried out such as calculation of catchment
area, rainfall analysis, flood analysis, discharge, etc.
• Hydraulic design of different components such as weir, undersluice, intake, gravel
trap, settling basin, head race tunnel, surge tank, etc. will be carried out.
• Penstock optimization will be carried out.
• Financial analysis of the project will be carried out.

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 References
• Design Guidelines for Headworks of Hydropower Projects, Department of Electricity Development
Government of Nepal, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Department of
Electricity Development, Powerhouse design guidelines, Hydropower projects 2018.
• Baral, Sanjeeb (2016). Fundamentals of Hydropower Engineering. Kathmandu: National Book
Center Pvt. Ltd.
• Garg S. (2017). Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures. Khanna Publisher. Retrieved 2023
• Seti Khola Hydropower Project Pvt. Ltd.(22 MW)
• https://setikholahydropower.com, Clean Energy Consultants Pvt. Ltd

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