Rural Energy Development Programme (REDP)

    Preface

    Table Of Contents

    1. Background

    2. History of Micro-Hydro Development in Nepal

    3. Rural Energy Development Programme (REDP)

    4. Programme Strategy & Support

    5. Cost of REDP Supported Micro Hydro Demonstration Schemes

    6. Technical Aspects of Micro Hydro Demonstration Scheme
        6.1 Civil Works
          6.1.1 Site Slection
          6.1.2 Division & Intake
          6.1.3 Desiliting Basin
          6.1.4 Headrace Canal
          6.1.5 Spillway
          6.1.6 Forebay
          6.1.7 Support Piers
          6.1.8 Anchor Blocks
          6.1.9 Power House

        6.2 Mechanical Components
          6.2.1 Trash Rack
          6.2.2 Penstock Pipe
          6.2.3 Expansion Joint
          6.2.4 Valves
          6.2.5 Turbine
          6.2.6 Drive System

        6.3 Electrical Components
          6.3.1 Generator
          6.3.2 Electric Load Controller/Induction          Generator Controller
          6.3.3 Control System in the Power House
          6.3.4 Earthing
          6.3.5 Transmission System
          6.3.6 Line Distribution to House
          6.3.7 House Wiring

        6.4 Drawing & Documentation
          6.4.1 Drawings
          6.4.2 Main Circuit Diagram
          6.4.3 Control Circuit Diagram
          6.4.4 Distribution Diagram
          6.4.5 List of End Uses
          6.4.6 Part List
          6.4.7 Measurement Books and Audit

        6.5 Installation of Electro-mechanical Equipment

    7. Institutional Aspects
        7.1 Institutions at the Grassroots
        7.2 Institutions at the District Level
        7.3 Institutions at the Central Level

    8. Conclusion

      ANNEX

      ANNEX 1. Summary of Costs of Various Components
      ANNEX 2. ...Micro Hydro Demonstration Scheme                  Summary of Costs
      ANNEX 3. Graph for the Selection of ACSR Conductors
      ANNEX 4. Flow Diagram for VDC Selection
      References


Advisor:
Kiran Man Singh,
National Programme Manager

Written by:  
 

Rural Energy Development Programme
P.O. Box: 107, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
Phone : 520048
Fax : + 977-1-521547
E-mail : redpktm@mos.com.np

© REDP Publications 01/02
First Edition
March 2002