APPENDIX A

STANDARD PLANNING DATA

for
KHAREKHOLA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
DOLAKHA
A.1

GENERATING PLANT DATA

A.1.1 The Generator shall provide the Grid Owner following general information about
the power station:
(a) Location map/site map showing major components of the power station: YES
(b) Approximate construction period: 4 Years
(c) Total installed capacity in MW: 24.15 MW
(d) Number and size of generating units: 2 Numbers; 14.18 MVA each
(e) Transmission voltage and point of connection with Grid: 132 kV, Singati,
Dolakha
A.1.2 The following data on each generating unit shall be provided by the Generator
(a)
(b)
(c)

Maximum and minimum operating head: 337.70 325.30 M

Type and capacity of turbine: Vertical Shaft Pelton
Generator :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)

(d)

Type: Conventional Synchronous, Suspension type with

brushless excitation
Rating (MW and MVA): 12.07 MW and 14.17 MVA
Rated terminal voltage (kv): 11 kV
Rated Power Factor: 0.85
Reactive Power Capability (MVAr) in the rang 0.95 of leading and
0.85 of lagging: 0.8 (lag) unity o.95 (lead)
Short Circuit Ratio: >1.0
Direct axis transient reactance (% on rated MVA): - 24.5%
Direct axis sub-transient reactance (% on rated MVA): - 27%
Auxiliary Power Requirement (MW): -

Generator Transformer
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Type: - Single Phase, OFWF

Rated Capacity (MVA):
2 banks of 3 x 5MVA, Single Phase
Voltage Ratio HV/LV: 11/132
Tap change Range:- +/- 10%, Off-load
Percentage Impedance (positives sequence at full load): -

7%

A.1.3 If the Distribution has any Embedded Generating Plant, the Generator through the
Distributor shall provided the Grid Owner all information mentioned in Articles
A.1.1 and A.1.2 above
A.2

GRID DATA
(This data is consolidated by the Grid Owner)

A.2.1 The Grid Owner shall be responsible for collecting following general data from its
various offices:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

Name of line: Kharekhoal Hydroelectric Project (KHEP)

Voltage of line (kV):
No. of circuits:
Route length (km):
Conductor sizes:
Line parameters (PU values):
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

A.3

Positive sequence resistance/km and reactance/km:

Zero sequence resistance/km and reactance/km:
Positive sequence shunt susceptance /km (B/2):
Zero sequence shunt susceptance /km (B/2):

USER SYSTEM DATA

(This data is consolidated by the User)

A.3.1 The User shall furnish following details of the User System at the Connection
Point to the Grid Owner:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Substation layout showing arrangement of Equipment:

Electrical circuits:
Grounding arrangements:
Phasing arrangements:
Switching arrangements:

A.3.2 If the substation in the User System is connected to the Grid through overhead
lines and/or underground cables, the User shall submit to the Grid Owner
following details on these lines:
(a)

Name of line(Indicating Power Stations and sub-stations to be connected):

Khare Khola HEP connected to Singati, Dolakha
(b)
Voltage of line (kV): 132 kV
(c)
No. of circuits: Single
(d)
Route length (km): 11 km
(e)
Conductor sizes:

Bear Conductor:i)
Aluminum Strands: 30
ii)
Aluminum Strand Diameter (mm): 3.35
iii)
Steel Strand: 7
iv)
Steel Strand Diameter (mm): 3.35
v)
Overall Conductor Diameter (mm): 23.45
vi)
Resistance at 20 C (/km): 0.11
vii)
Weight of Conductor (kg/km): 1219
viii) Current Carrying Capacity (A) for temperature rise of 30 C: 570
ix)
Current Carrying Capacity (A) for temperature rise of 40 C: 640
(f)

Line parameters (PU values):

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Positive sequence resistance/km and reactance/km:

0.06234 p.u. & 0.22806 p.u. per 100km for 100MVA base
Zero sequence resistance/km and reactance/km:
Positive sequence shunt susceptance /km (B/2):
0.0499p.u. per 100km for 100MVA base
Zero sequence shunt susceptance /km (B/2):

A.3.3 If the User System is connected through a transformer, following details of the
transformer shall be provided to the Grid Owner:
Not applicable
(a)
Rated MVA:
(b)
Rated primary and secondary voltage (kV):
(c)
Winding arrangement:
(d)
Tap changer type, number of steps, and size:
(e)
Positive sequence resistance and reactance at max., min. and nominal tap
position:
(f)
Zero sequence reactance for three-legged core-type transformer:
(g)
BIL value (kv):
A.3.4 The User shall provide the Grid Owner with following details on switchgear,
circuit breakers and disconnect switches installed at the Connection Point or the
substation at the User System:
Not applicable
(a)
Rated voltage (kV):
(b)
Rated continuous maximum current:
(c)
Rated symmetrical RMS short circuited current (kV):
(d)
BIL value (kV):
A.3.5 If the User System is equipped with capacitors, reactors, static var compensators),
following details of these equipment shall be supplied to the Grid Owner:
(a)
(b)

Rated capacity (MVAR):

Rated voltage (kV):

(c)
(d)

Type (shunt capacitor, shunt reactor, etc);:

Operation and control details such as fixed or variable; manual or
automatic control:

A.3.6 For User System with loads above one MW, the following information shall be
proved by the User to the Grid Owner:
(a) Type of load (furnace load, rolling mills, traction loads, pumping loads or
other industrial loads):
(b) Rated voltage and phase:
(c) Number and size of large motors and type of drives and control arrangements:
(d) Sensitivity of load to voltage and frequency:
(e) Maximum harmonic content of load:
(f) Average and maximum phase unbalance of load:
(g) Short circuit level at Connection Point due to load and also Embedded
Generators, if any:

APPENDIX B
DETAILED PLANNING DATA
for
KHAREKHOLA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
DOLAKHA
B.1

GENERATING PLANT DATA

The Generator shall provide following information on its Generating Plant to the
Grid Owner.

B.1.1 General Data with following details:

(a)
Name of power stations: Kharekhola Hydroelectric Project (KHEP)
(b)
Number and capacity of Generating Units (MVA): 2 * 14.17 MVA
(c)
Single line diagram of Power Station and switchyard: (drawing attached)
(d)
Neutral Grounding of Generating Units: Resistive Grounding
(e)
Earthing arrangements with earth resistance values:
B.1.2 Protection and Metering with following details: Complying to IP 54 Standards
(a) Full description including settings for all relays and protection systems for the
entire power station
(b) Full description including setting for all relays installed on all outgoing
feeders from Power Station switchyard;
(c) Full description of inter-tripping of circuit breakers at the point or points of
Connection with the Transmission System;
(d) Estimated fault clearance time for electrical faults on the Users System; and
(e) Full description of operational and commercial metering schemes.
Description:
All the protective relays may be of either electromagnetic type or static type with high
reliability. The control and protection shall include but not limited to the following
schemes.

Voltage-restrained Overcurrent Relay (51V)

Generator - Differential (87 G)
Negative Phase Sequence (46)
Reverse Power (32)
Field Failure Relay (40)
Over Voltage (59)
Frequency Relay(81)
Generator Stator Earth-fault (IDMT) Relay (51NG)
Field Ground Detection Relay (64E)

Winding Temperature (RTDs)

Bearing Temperature (RTDs)
Trip Circuit Supervision Relay (95)

B.1.3

Generating Unit Data with following details:

Description:
Self-excited, self-regulated, water-cooled, three phase, salient poles rotor, brushless,
synchronous, built in accordance with IEC standard generators will be used. A lube oil
module for the generator bearings is used. A shaft driven oil pump on the generators to
reduce the dependence on DC batteries for safe shutdown during trip events will be tried
in detail design stage (Table below).The generators will have capacity to incorporate
sufficient flywheel inertia to achieve stable frequency control when running in isolated
mode.
Table

Parameters of the generators

Parameters
Number of units
Rating
Power Factor
Cooling
Synchronous Speed
Frequency
Rated Voltage
Neutral Grounding
Rotor and stator insulation
Efficiency
B.1.3.1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)

Value
2
14.17 MVA
0.85
TEWAC (Totally Enclosed Water Air Cooling)
600 r/min
50 Hz
11 kV
resistive grounding via grounding transformer
Class F
98%

Parameters of Generator and Turbine:

Rated terminal voltage (kV): 11 kV
Rated MVA and MW;
For Generator: - 14.17 MVA/12.07 MW,
For Turbine: - 12.32 MW
Inertia constant (MW sec/MVA)H;
Minimum stable loading (MW);
Reactive power capability curve;
Additional capacity (MW) obtainable from Generating Units in excess of
Net Declared Capability;
Derated capacity (MW) on a monthly basis, if applicable;
Direct axis synchronous reactance. (% on MVA) Xd; 1.082%
Direct axis transient reactance (% on MVA) Xd; 24.5%
Direct axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA)Xd; 16.1%
Quadrature axis synchronous reactance (% on MVA) Xq;
Quadrature axis transient reactance (% on MVA) Xq;
Quadrature axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA) Xq;

(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
B.1.3.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)

Direct axis transient open circuit time constant (sec) T do;

Direct axis sub-transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T do;
Quadrature axis transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T qo;
Quadrature axis transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T: qo;
Stator leakage reactance (Ohm)Ra;
Stator leakage reactance (Ohm) Xq;
Stator time constant (Sec);
Short circuit and Open Circuit saturation characteristics curves of the
generator for various terminal voltages;
Type of Turbine; Pelton, Horizontal Shaft type
Operating I Lead (Mtr);
Discharge with Full Gate Opening (cumecs); and
Speed rise on total Load throw off (%).
Parameters of Excitation Control System:
Type of excitation: Brushless excitation system consisting of a 3 phase
exciter and rotating diode Rectifier mounted on generator shaft
extension
Maximum field voltage;
Minimum field voltage;
Rated field voltage;
Details of excitation loop in block diagrams showing transfer functions of
individual elements using I.E.E.E. symbols;
DC gain of excitation loop;
Maximum rate of change of field voltage (rising);
Maximum rate of change of field voltage (falling);
Dynamic characteristics of over-excitation limiter; and
Dynamic characteristics of under-excitation limiter

Description:
The automatic voltage regulator (AVR) shall have the following features:
a. Two auto channel with one manual mode for voltage control
b. Voltage / frequency during accelerating and decelerating of machine
c. Power factor / KVAR control mode
d. Reactive power shedding
e. KVAR limit
f. Quadrative drop characteristic for parallel operation with other machines of Nepal
g. Integrated Power System grid.
h. Short circuit maintenance
i. Diode failure indication
Besides these, equipment for limiting and regulating (both automatic / manual mode) on
generator rotor current shall be included. Voltage setting devices and necessary control
switches shall be included. This equipment shall be of a tropical design and shall work
satisfactorily at a temperature of maximum 40C.

B.1.3.3

Parameters of Governor: Proportion Integral Differential (PID)

Electronic Hydraulic Type

Description:
This shall be a single cubicle for each turbine, consisting of a Digital Electronic Governor
with PID action while running on isolated as well as on Load Sharing Module, driver
cards for the hydraulic proportional valves, some basic control and display functions, and
starters for both the Lube oil motor and the HCM motor. The governor will control the
speed of the turbine via modulation of the deflector. The governing system should be
highly accurate and rugged. The turbine could be started locally from this panel, but will
normally receive control signals from the control panel located in the control room. The
turbine governor system will include the following control functions:
Frequency control
Load control
Main inlet valve control
Spear (needle) control
Jet deflector control
Manual mode operation
Local and remote operation
The governor system will consist of the following main units:
Digital turbine governor
Hydraulic control unit
Oil pressure system
Accumulator system
Mechanical/hydraulic over-speed trip device
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
B.1.3.4
(a)
(b)
(c)
B.1.4

Governor average gain (MW/Hz);

Speeder motor setting range;
Time constant of steam or fuel or water governor valve;
Governor valve opening limits;
Governor valve rate limits;
Time constant of turbine; and
Governor block diagram showing transfer functions of individual elements
using I.E.E.E symbols.
Operational Parameter:
Minimum notice required to synchronies a Generating Unit from desynchronisation;
Minimum time between synchronizing different Generating Units in a
Power Station;
Minimum block load requirements on synchronizing.
Switchyard with following details:

Description:
GENERATION LEVEL
6.6 kV switchgears shall be located at the first floor near the control room. Together with
switchgear components (like CBs, CTs, PTs etc.), these switchgear panels will have inbuilt bus
bar cabinets housed in its back. Each generators output terminals shall be connected to this
3.3 kV bus bar system with XLPE cable of adequate size. The switchgear and other protection
and control components will accompany them in the switchgear panel to complete the
incoming generation power circuit. Individual Switchgear panels for each generator incomer,
outgoing feeder and bus coupler will be provided to complete the generation level switchgear
system. This switchgear system will work in co-ordination with the control panels
accommodated in the control room.
STATION SUPPLY
An indoor type, 150 kVA, 3.3/0.4/0.23 kV, 50 Hz, ONAN, DYn11 distribution transformer
shall be used for feeding power to power house lighting, battery charging, governor oil pumps,
air conditioning, power house crane, supply for housing etc. The station supply transformer
will be connected to 3.3 kV bus bar system through HT DO or ACB fuse and this fuse is the
only major protection to this station transformer (especially in the primary side).
HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHYARD
A 33 MVA (at 10% additional load case and 30 MVA at normal case), 3.3/132 kV outdoor
type switchyard shall be constructed near the powerhouse to evacuate the generated power.
The switchyard components shall be suitable for hot, humid and moderately polluted
environment. The switchgear system for this switchyard shall be equipped with proper ratings
of Circuit breakers, Current transformers, potential transformers, disconnecting switches with /
without earthing and Lightening Arrestors and synchronous check relay etc. for both 3.3 kV
and 132 kV incoming and outgoing circuits. The switchgear system here will work in
coordination with the associated control panels accommodated in the control room and shall
ensure the overall protection of the switchyard.
B.1.4.1
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Description:

Step-up transformer with following details:

Rated MVA: - 5 MVA
Rated voltage (kV): For Primary Side, 11kV
For Secondary Side, 132kV
Voltage ratio: - 11/132kV
Vector Group: - Ynd11
Positive sequence reactance for maximum, minimum, normal Tap (% on
MVA);
Positive sequence resistance for maximum, minimum, normal Tap (%on
MVA);
Zero sequence reactance. (% on MVA);
Tap changer range (+% to - %) and steps; 10% at 1.25% step
Type of Tap changer. (OFF/ON Load): - Off-load Type

The main transformer will be of single phase, 50 Hz, 33MVA, 3.3 kV / 132 kV oil immersed,
naturally self-cooled core type, double wound with copper winding continuously rated and
arranged with vector group of Ynd11 with the neutral brought out on the star side.
Transformer shall be contained in a mild steel plate of radiator-cooled tank and shall in general
conform to IEC or equivalent International Standard. The temperature rise as measured in oil
and the winding by resistance measurement shall not exceed 50 degrees Cover an ambient
temperature of 40 degrees C. The flux density at rated conditions shall be 1.60 Tesla. The
coolers / radiators shall be designed for continuous overload capacity of 20percentile. The
transformer bushings shall be suitable for high pollution type.
Tapings shall be provided on HV winding side to obtain a variation of + 10% to - 10% in steps
of 1.875% each. These tapping shall be controlled by an externally operated OFFLOAD TAP
CHANGER. The transformer shall be finished with standard enamel / epoxy paintof a shade
corresponding to IEC or equivalent international Standard. 132 kV power transformers shall
be provided with following protections.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.

Transformer differential relay (87 T)

Transformer Neutral Overcurrent Relay (51NT)
Earth fault on 132 kV (64)
Transformer Restricted Earth-Fault Relay (64T)
Transformer Overcurrent Relay on 132kV side (51)
Overcurrent Relay with Earth fault element on 132kV side (51)
Transformer over fluxing relay (99)
Buchholtz (gas operated relays) protection for main transformer
Winding temperature main transformer
Low oil level (alarm only)
Trip circuit supervision relay (95)

B.1.4.2
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

Circuit Breakers and Isolators with following details

Rated voltage (kV): 145kV
Type of circuit breaker (MOCB/SF6): SF6
Rated short circuit braking current (kV) 3 phase: 25kA
Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 1 phase:
Rated short circuit making current (kV) 3 phase: 62.5kA
Rated short circuit making current (kA) 1- phase:
Provisions of auto reclosing with details:

(a)

Communication System with following details:

Details of equipment installed at points of Connections.

B.1.4.3
Description:

The communication system should meet the demands of the power system for its safe and
economical operation. Because of very small size of the plant and very high cost of PLCC as

well as Optical Fibre technology an internal telephone system as well as an external

telephone/telefax system will also be provided to communicate with LDC.
B.2

USER SYSTEM DATA

B.2.1 General
B2.1.1 Single line diagram of Distribution System (Showing distribution lines
from points of Connection with the Transmission System, 132/33/11 kV substations, 11/0.4 kV sub-stations, consumer bus if fed directly from the
Transmission System.)
B.2.2 Loads
Connected load with details on numbers of consumers category wise, details of
loads of one (1) 1 MW and above;
Information on diversity of load and coincidence factor;
Daily demand profile; and
Cumulative demand profile of Distribution System.
Estimated length of Transmission Line from the Generation Plant/Switchyard at Chamar
at Chankhu VDC in Dolakha to Sub-Station at Singhati, the proposed site for connection
point and transmission line for power evacuation for KHEP is around 9.8 km based on
the information from upgraded feasibility study.
Nepal Electricity Authority
Transmission Line Substation Construction Department
Connection Points and related Transmission Line for power evacuation
Sn
1.

Name of HEP
Projects
Khare

Plant Size
(MW)
6.4

Connection
Substation
Singati

Transmission Transmission Line

Voltage (kV)
132

Transmission Line Substation Construction Department

Singati-Lamosangu 132 kV Transmission Line Project

A.2

GRID DATA
(a)
(b)

Name of line (indicating Power Stations and sub-stations to be connected):

Singati-Lamosangu
Voltage of line (kV) : 132 kV

(c)
(d)
(e)

No.of circuits; Double Circuit (D/C)

Route length (km); 38 km
Conductor sizes; BEAR, 250 sq.mm.