16 MW Naltar-III Hydropower Project

Preliminary Design Report

16 MW NALTAR-III HYDROPOWER PROJECT, GILGIT- BALTISTAN

PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION

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CHAPTER NO. 1: NTRODUCTION

1.1

General

1-1

1.2

Project Location

1-1

1.3

Objectives of This Study

1-1

1.4

The Project Description

1-2

1.5

Accessibility to The Project Area

1-2

1.6

Previous Studies on The Project

1-2

CHAPTER NO. 2: SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS

2.1

Topographic Surveys

2-1

2.2

Geological and Geotechnical Investigations

2-6

CHAPTER NO. 3: HYDROLOGY STUDIES

3.1

Background

3-1

3.2

Collection of Hydro-Meteorological data

3-1

3.3

Hydrology

3-2

CHAPTER NO. 4: GEOLOGICAL AND SEISMIC HAZARD STUDY

4.1

Regional Geology

4-1

4.2

Geology of the Project Area

4-1

4.3

Detailed Description of Geology of the Project Components

4-3

4.4

Seismicity

4-10

4.5

Construction Material

4-10

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CHAPTER NO. 5: POWER POTENTIAL STUDY

5.1

Power and Energy Potential

5-1

5.2

Power Potential

5-6

CHAPTER NO. 6: DESIGN OF CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPONENTS

6.1

General Design Criteria

6-1

6.2

Project Layout

6-1

6.3

Design Considerations for Key Project Components

6-2

6.4

Design of Civil Structures

6-5

CHAPTER NO. 7: ELECTRO MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS

7.1

Design Parameters

7-1

7.2

Pelton Turbines

7-1

7.3

Dewatering and Drainage System

7-3

7.4

Cooling, Ventilation and Heating

7-4

7.5

Auxiliary Equipment

7-5

7.6

Electrical Equipment

7-6

7.7

System requirements

7-7

7.8

Transmission Line and Interconnection

7-18

CHAPTER NO. 8: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION

PLANNING
8.1

Project Implementation

8-1

8.2

Construction Planning and Scheduling

8-3

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List of Figures
Figure-1.1: Location Map of the Project
Figure-1.2: Schematic Diagram of the Project
Figure-1.3: Project Layout Plan
Figure-1.4: Access to Gilgit City by Road
Figure-1.5: Access to Project Site from Gilgit City
Figure-2.1: Demarcation Map of Project Area
Figure-2.2: Layout Plan of Geotechnical Investigation
Figure-3.1: Mean Monthly Precipitation
Figure-3.2: Mean Monthly Temperature
Figure-3.3: Catchment Area of Naltar River at Proposed Naltar-III Weir Site
Figure-3.4: Flow Duration Curve at Naltar-III Weir Site
Figure-3.5: Frequency Analysis of Instantaneous Peak Discharges at Naltar-III
Figure-4.1: Tectonic Map of the Project
Figure-4.2: Regional Geological Map
Figure-4.3: Preliminary Geological Map
Figure-5.1: Naltar-III Hydropower Station Detail Design Parameters
Figure-6.1: Break up of Project Layout Plan
Figure-6.2: Tyrolean Weir Plan
Figure-6.3: Tyrolean Weir X-Section A-A
Figure-6.4: Tyrolean Weir X-Section B-B
Figure-6.5: Tyrolean Weir Longitudinal Section C-C
Figure-6.6: Connection Channel Typical X-section
Figure-6.7: Sand Trap Plan
Figure-6.8: Sand Trap X-Section A-A & X-Section B-B
Figure-6.9: Sand Trap Longitudinal Section C-C
Figure-6.10: Headrace Typical X-Section
Figure-6.11: Headrace Typical X-Section at RD. 0+100
Figure-6.12: Headrace Typical X-Section at RD. 1+200

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Figure-6.13: Headrace Typical X-Section at RD. 2+600

Figure-6.14: Forebay Plan
Figure-6.15: Forebay X-Section A-A & Section B-B
Figure-6.16: Forebay Longitudinal Section C-C
Figure-6.17: Penstock Longitudinal Section
Figure-6.18: Power House Plan
Figure-6.19: Power House X-Section A-A
Figure-6.20: Power House X-Section B-B
Figure-8.1: Project Implementation Plan

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List of Tables
Table-1.1: Salient Features of the Project
Table-2.1: Details of Survey Control Points
Table 2.2: Breakup of Geotechnical Investigations
Table 2.3: Tentative Quantity of Field & Laboratory Testing
Table 3.1: Mean Monthly Precipitation
Table-3.2: Mean Monthly Temperatures
Table-3.3: Mean Monthly Discharges at Naltar-III Weir Site
Table-3.4: 10-Daily Discharges at Naltar-III Weir Site
Table-3.5: Mean Monthly Discharges at Naltar-III Weir Site (with Actual and
Generated Series)
Table-3.6: Comparison of Flow Patterns at Naltar III Weir Site
Table-3.7: Instantaneous Peak Flow and Daily Max Flow at Daniyor Bridge and
Naltar
Bala
Table 3.8: Results of Frequency Analysis of Instantaneous Peak Discharges at
Naltar-III
Table-5.1: Efficiency Coefficients of Various Power Plant Components
Table-5.2: Design Parameters of Turbine
Table-5.3: Power Simulation Corresponding to 16 Mw Installed Capacity on the
Basis of Hydrology for the Period 1995 To 1999 and 2006 To 2010
Table-7.1: Selected Turbines Data
Table-7.2: Preliminary Cooling System
Table 7.3: Generator Design Data
Table-7.4: Transformer Data
Table-7.5: 66kV Switchgear design data
Table-7.6: Powerhouse DC Supply Requirements
Table-7.7: Intake (Forebay) DC Supply Requirements
Table-7.8: Generator Protection
Table-7.9: Protection of Other Equipment
Table-7.10 Capacity Requirements of Diesel Set

List of Plates
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Plate-2.1: An Overview of the Project Area (Looking downstream)

Plate-2.2: The Data Acquired Is Being Downloaded Onto a Computer
Plate-2.3: One of the Control Points Established by NESPAK Survey Team
Plate-2.4: Proposed Site for Penstock
Plate-2.5: Proposed Site for Tyrolean Weir
Plate-4.1: General View of Weir Site
Plate-4.2: Location of Sandtrap Site
Plate-4.3: Headrace Channel Site on the Right Bank of the Naltar River
Plate-4.4: Location of Forebay Site (Cultivated fields)
Plate-4.5: Another View of Location of Forebay Site
Plate-4.6: A Closer View of Location of Cultivated Field through Which the Penstock
is to Cross
Plate-4.7: Location for End Portion Of Penstock
Plate-4.8: Power House and Tailrace Location
Plate-4.9: Extensive Streambed Deposits near The Village Naltar Payeen