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CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Preamble 1
1.2 Project Background 2
1.3 Project Location 2
1.4 Access to the Project 3
1.5 Scope of Works 4
1.6 Topography & General Climate 4
1.7 Hydrology 5
1.8 Geology & Geomorphology 5
1.9 Seismicity of the area 6
1.10 Installed capacity and power generation 6
1.11 Power Evacuation Arrangement 6
1.12 Environmental Aspects 7
1.13 Estimates of the cost 7
1.14 Financial Aspects 8
1.15 Conclusion & Recommendation 8
1.16 Salient Features 9
2 HYDROLOGY
4.1 Background 1
4.2 Objective of the Study 1
4.3 Existing Sileru River System 1
4.4 Project Catchment 4
4.5 Present Study - Pump Storage Project(500 MW) 4
4.6 Data Availability 5
4.6.1 Meteorological Data 5
4.6.2 Discharge Data 6
4.6.3 Evaporation Data 6
4.7 Water Availability 7
4.7.1 Conclusion 9
4.8 Design Flood 10
4.9 Sedimentation 10
4.10 Limitation of Study 10
3 GEOLOGICAL STUDIES
5.1 Introduction 1
5.2 Regional Geomorphology and Geology 2
5.2.1 Seismicity 5
5.3 Geomorphology and Geology of the Project Area 9
5.3.1 Intake 13
5.3.2 Head Race Tunnel (HRT) 14
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5.3.3 Pressure Shaft 15
5.3.4 Underground Power house 17
5.3.5 Tail Race Tunnel (TRT) 18
5.3.6 Main Access Tunnel (MAT) 19
5.3.7 Cable Tunnel 21
5.3.8 Construction Adits 22
5.3.9 Lower Dam 23
5.4 Construction Material 26
5.5 Conclusion and Recommendation 27
4 PROJECT PLANNING AND INSTALLED CAPACITY
6.1 Introduction 1
6.2 Existing Balimela Hydroelectric Project 1
6.3 Balimela Pumped Storage Project 1
6.3.1 Existing Balimela Reservoir – Upper Reservoir 1
6.3.2 Lower Reservoir 2
6.4 Operating Gross Head 3
6.5 Diurnal Storage Requirement 3
6.6 Installed Capacity 4
6.7 Commissioning Schedule 4
6.8 Power Scenario 4
6.8.1 Installed Capacity in Odisha 4
6.8.2 Power Supply Position in Odisha 4
6.8.3 Power Requirement 5
6.9 Operation Simulation 5
6.9.1 Operating Levels of Reservoir 6
6.9.1.1 Balimela Reservoir – Upper Reservoir 6
6.9.1.2 Lower Reservoir 6
6.9.2 Generator Turbine efficiency 6
6.9.3 Losses in the Water Conductor System 6
6.9.4 Evaporation Loss 6
6.9.4.1 Evaporation Loss at Balimela Reservoir 6
6.9.4.2 Evaporation Loss at Lower Reservoir 6
6.9.5 Operation Simulation Studies 7
6.9.5.1 Operation Simulation-Scenario -1 7
6.9.5.2 Operation Simulation-Scenario -2 7
6.10 Impact on the Operation of Existing Projects 8
6.11 Source of Pumping Power 8
5 DESIGN OF CIVIL STRUCTURES
7.1 The Scheme 1
7.2 Present Proposal 1
7.3 Earlier studies by THDC 2
7.4 Selection of Layout – General 2
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7.4.1 Type of Structure – Dam 5
7.4.2 Lower Dam & Spillway 6
7.4.2.1 Design Approach 7
7.4.2.2 Governing Loading Conditions 7
7.4.3 Power Intake 8
7.4.4 Water Conductor System 9
7.4.5 Head race Tunnel (Steel Lined) Cum Pressure Shaft 10
7.4.6 Underground Power house and Underground
Transformer Hall 10
7.4.7 Machine Hall Cavern 11
7.4.8 Transformer Cavern 11
7.4.9 Tail Race Tunnel 12
7.4.10 Main Access Tunnel (MAT), Cable tunnel and
Construction Adits 12
6 DESIGN OF ELECTRO-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS
8.1 General 1
8.2 Brief Particulars of Pump-Turbine Equipment 4
8.2.1 Pump-Turbine 4
8.2.2 Speed Governor 6
8.2.3 Pressure Oil Supply System For Speed Governor 6
8.2.4 Draft Tube Gates 7
8.3 Brief Particulars of Generator-Motor Equipment 7
8.3.1 Generator-Motor 7
8.3.2 Excitation System and AVR 8
8.3.3 Neutral Grounding Device For Generator-Motor 9
8.3.4 LAVT System 9
8.3.5 Motor Starting Method 9
8.4 Main Inlet Valve 10
8.4.1 Pressure Oil Supply System For Main Inlet Valve 10
8.5 Oil Treatment And Storage Equipment 11
8.6 Compressed Air Supply System 11
8.7 Cooling Water System 11
8.8 Dewatering and Water Drainage System 12
8.9 Generator-Motor Main Circuit 13
8.10 Main Step-Up Transformer 14
8.10.1 Type and Rating 14
8.10.2 Surge Arrester for Main Step-Up Transformer 14
8.10.3 Neutral Earthing of Main Step-Up Transformer 14
8.11 Cable and Accessories 14
8.11.1 High Voltage Power Cable (220 KV XLPE CABLE) 14
8.11.2 Power, Control & Instrumentation Cables and Cable
Trays Etc. 14
8.12 220 KV GIS/Outdoor Switch Yard 15
8.13 Control and Protection System 15
8.13.1 Control System 16
8.13.2 Protection System 16
8.13.3 Main Functions of SCADA System 16
8.14 D.C. Supply System 17
8.15 AC Electrical Auxiliaries Supply System 17
8.15.1 Station Service Power 17
8.15.2 Emergency Power 18
8.15.3 Motor Control Centre (MCC) 18
8.16 Grounding System 18
8.17 EOT Crane 19
8.18 Fire Protection System 19
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8.19 Air Conditioning & Ventilation System 20
8.20 Illumination System 20
8.21 PLCC Equipment 20
8.22 Communication System & Surveillance System 20
8.23 Electrical Equipment Testing Laboratory 20
8.24 Mechanical Workshop 21
8.25 Lift 21
8.26 Power Evacuation Arrangement 21
8.27 Advantage and Disadvantage Of Variable Speed
Machine 21
7 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME AND SCHEDULE
9.1 General 1
9.2 Main components of the Project 1
9.2.1 Main Structure/Components 1
9.2.2 Target Schedule 2
9.3 Infrastructure Facilities 2
9.4 Upper Dam & Spillway (Existing) 3
9.5 Lower Dam and Spillway 3
9.6 Power Intake 4
9.7 Headrace cum pressure shaft 4
9.8 Tailrace Tunnel/Outlet 5
9.9 Underground Powerhouse/ Transformer Caverns 5
9.10 Electro-Mechanical Works 5
9.11 Impounding Schedule 5
8 COST ESTIMATE
10.1 Project Cost 1
10.2 Basis of Estimate 1
10.3 Classification of Civil Works Into Minor Head/Sub Heads 2
10.4 Direct Charges 2
10.4.1 I-Works 2
10.4.2 A-Preliminary 2
10.4.3 B-Land 2
10.4.4 C-Works 3
10.4.5 J-Power Plant Civil Works 3
10.4.6 K-Buildings 3
10.4.7 M-Plantation 3
10.4.8 O-Miscellaneous 4
10.4.9 P-Maintenance 4
10.4.10 Q-Special T&P 4
10.4.11 R-Communication 5
10.4.12 X-Environment & Ecology 5
10.4.13 Y-Losses on Stock 5
10.5 II-Establishment 5
10.5.1 III-Tools & Plants 6
10.6 IV-Receipt & Recoveries 6
10.7 Indirect Charges 6
10.8 Electro-Mechanical Works 6
9 ENVIRONMENTAL & ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS
11.1 Introduction 1
11.2 Study Area 1
11.3 Environmental Baseline Status 1
11.3.1 Meteorology 2
11.3.2 Water Quality 2
11.3.3 Terrestrial Flora 2
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11.3.4 Fauna 4
11.3.5 Fisheries 4
11.4 Prediction of Impacts 4
11.4.1 Impacts on Water Environment 4
11.4.2 Impacts on Air Environment 6
11.4.3 Impacts on Noise Environment 7
11.4.4 Impacts on Land Environment 9
11.4.5 Impacts on Biological Environment 12
11.4.5.1 Impacts on Terrestrial Flora 12
11.4.5.2 Impacts on Terrestrial fauna 13
11.4.5.3 Aquatic Flora 14
11.4.6 Impacts on Socio-Economic Environment 15
11.4.6.1 Impacts Due to Influx of Labour Force 15
11.4.6.2 Economic impacts of the project 16
11.4.6.3 Impacts due to land acquisition 16
11.5 Environmental Management Plan 16
11.5.1 Environmental Measures During Construction Phase 16
11.5.1.1 Facilities in Labour Camps 16
11.5.1.2 Sanitation Facilities 17
11.5.1.3 Solid Waste Management From Labour Camps 17
11.5.1.4 Provision of Free Fuel 17
11.5.2 Muck Disposal 17
11.5.3 Restoration Plan For Quarry Sites 18
11.5.4 Restoration and Landscaping of Project Sites 18
11.5.5 Compensation For Acquisition of Forest Land 19
11.5.6 Wildlife Conservation 19
11.5.7 Greenbelt Development 19
11.5.8 Sustenance of Riverine Fisheries 19
11.5.9 Public Health Delivery System 20
11.5.10 Maintenance of Water Quality 20
11.5.11 Control of Noise 21
11.5.12 Control of Air Pollution 21
11.6 Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan 22
11.7 Catchment Area Treatment 22
11.8 Infrastructure Development Under Local Area
Development Committee (LADC) 23
11.9 Environmental Monitoring Programme 23
11.10 Cost For Implementing Mitigation Measures and
Environmental Management Plan 25
10 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
12.1 General 1
12.2 Estimated Quantities of Construction Materials 2
12.3 Geo-technical Investigation in vicinity 2
12.4 Construction Materials 3
12.4.1 Coarse Aggregate 3
12.4.2 Fine Aggregate 5
12.4.3 Impervious Clay 5
12.4.4 Water Samples 6
12.4.5 Rock blocks for rip-rap & rock toe of dam 7
12.5 Conclusion & Recommendation 7
11 ECONOMIC EVALUATION
13.1 General 1
13.2 Project Benefits 1
13.3 Capital Cost 1
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13.4 Mode of Financing 2
13.5 Phasing of Expenditure 2
13.6 Financial Analysis 3
13.6.1 Basic and Normative Parameters 3
13.6.2 Assessment of Tariff 3
12 POWER EVACUATION ARRANGEMENT
14.1 Introduction 1
14.2 Existing Power Scenario of Odisha 1
14.3 Power Evacuation Arrangement 2
CHAPTER – 1EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1.1 Preamble
Power is a basic infrastructure for overall development of the nation. It is a necessary
input for the economic growth of a country. There has been an ever increasing demand
for more and more power generation in the world. India is a fast growing economy
through industrialization, irrigation, urbanization, village health to meet the demand of
rapidly growing population. And as such the demand for power is much more in India
than in developed countries. The chief sources of energy which are now been utilized
for generation of electricity are: Fuel in all forms i.e. solid, liquid and gaseous, water
energy and nuclear energy. The other sources of energy are sun (solar photo-voltaic
etc.), wind and tides.
Hydro-power is a renewable, economical, non-polluting and environmentally benign
source of energy. Hydropower stations have inherent ability for instantaneous starting
and stopping, to help in improving reliability of power system and to meet the peak
demand. Hydroelectric projects have long useful life and help in conserving scarce fossil
fuels. In the other ways, because of the inherent source of pollution in thermal generation
system, the developed countries are phasing out thermal generation.
In our country, November 10, 1897 is an epoch-making day in the history of power
sector. A century back on this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly
in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling Town in the state of West
Bengal, the first power utility run on commercial basis for use of general public, heralding
the electrical-energy–era in the Indian Sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary
change in the socio-cultural and economic life of Indian society.
Pumped Storage Project is a type of hydroelectric generation plant that stores energy in
the form of water, pumped from a lower elevation reservoir to upper elevation reservoir
during off-peak period and generates electricity during peak period. This is currently one
of the most effective means of storing large amount of electric energy. It helps in grid
stability, reliable supply and providing quality power (in terms of voltage and frequency).
The proposed Balimela Pumped Storage project envisages utilization of water of
Balimela Reservoir. The water released from Machkund Power House and the inflow
from intermediate catchment between Machkund-Balimela Dam is impounded by an
earth dam known as Chitrakonda Dam. The water released from the Balimela reservoir
shall be stored in downstream reservoir by construction of an rockfill dam to act as lower
reservoir. An Underground Power House (UGPH) will be located in between two
reservoirs. Both the reservoirs are interconnected through water conductor and the
generator and turbines installed at the power house in between the reservoirs.
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1.2 Project background
The Balimela irrigation project is a joint venture project of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
to divert half of the water to Potteruvagu sub-river basin for irrigation purposes in Odisha.
While diverting the share of Odisha to Potteruvagu River 510MW (6X60MW+2X75MW)
power is generated through a surface powerhouse by Odisha Hydro Electric Project
(OHPC). The rest of the water is being discharged through Sileru River for utilization by
Andhra Pradesh. The Balimela Power Project forms the second stage of development
of Machkund - Sileru River, the first stage being the Machkund Project.
Preliminary studies and report submitted by THDC India Ltd (A Joint Venture of Govt. of
India & Govt. of U.P.) proposing Balimela Pumped Storage scheme in the vicinity of the
existing power plant of Balimela HEP near Balimela town.
Subsequent studies of the topography and hydrology of the project area to evaluate
project layout with alternate dam axis and utilisation of natural resources, the scheme
with ultimate capacity of 500 MW with maximum gross head of 188.223 m has been
considered.
The water from existing Balimela Reservoir will pass through the waterways to the
turbines installed at the power house to generate 500MW of power during peak hours.
The tail water will be diverted through the tunnel to store water in the lower reservoir
created by construction of a rock fill dam across a stream (Kharika jhora) near Balimela
town. The excess water from lower reservoir if any will be ultimately discharged in
Potteruvagu River through Kharika Jhora. During off peak hours the excess power from
thermal stations and other sources will be fed back to pump the water from Lower
Reservoir to Upper Reservoir through power house where generators and turbines will
then act as motors and pumps respectively. The same cycle of operation will be
repeated during peak and lean period.
Since the Upper and Lower Reservoirs have effective storage capacity equivalent to six
(6) hours of generation daily at full rated output, it is possible to operate the project on
daily basis.
1.3 Project Location
The proposed Balimela Pumped Storage Project is located near existing Balimela Hydro
Electric Project near Balimela village in Malkangiri tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha,
India (Figure 1: Location Map). The project falls in the area bounded by Lat. N 18° 13’
to 18° 11’ and Long. E 82° 05’ to 82° 06’. Balimela town is 37 km from the district head
quarter Malkangiri. The Balimela reservoir which will be the Upper pool of the project is
accessible with motor able road via SH 47 and the tail pool dam site is near to Balimela
village.
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Source: - Google Earth
Figure -1: Location Map
1.4 Access to the Project
The project is located near existing Balimela Hydro Electric Project about 15 km south
of Balimela village, Malkangiri tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The rail head is
Jeypore which is about 110 km from Balimela. Darliput is also another rail head which
is about 69 km from Balimela. Malkangiri town is about 35 km from the existing Balimela
Hydro Electric Project. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam Airport located in
Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh which is 128 km away from project site. Another
Rajahmundry Airport in Rajahmundry again located in Andhra Pradesh which is about
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138 km (approx.) from the project site. Bhubaneswar Airport is an International Airport
and is about 630 km from the project site.
1.5 Scope of Work
The project will be a Close Loop type Pumped Storage Scheme. It will comprise two
reservoirs: one at lower elevation and other at upper elevation. The difference of water
levels of the reservoirs will represent the effective “head” of the Project. The water
conductor system will connect the two reservoir through an underground power house.
The scheme envisages following:
Appraisal of hydrological aspects of the project.
Preliminary appraisal for construction of a 59.6m high and 699m long rockfill lower
dam to provide a live storage of 6.811 MCM with Full Reservoir Level (FRL) at
255.68 m and Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL) at 245.80 m.
Selection and preliminary geotechnical and engineering appraisal of an
underground power house with two numbers Francis type reversible pump-turbines
of capacity 250 MW each along with all auxiliary system. Working out the tentative
orientation of the powerhouse on preliminary geotechnical, engineering and
hydraulic aspects.
An underground Transformer Cavern with one number Power Transformer (three
phase bank transformer of capacity 330 MVA) for each machine.
Secondary Gas Insulated Switchyard shall be arranged in Transformer Cavern
above the Transformers. These Transformers will be connected by bus duct
galleries to machine hall.
Preliminary geological, geotechnical and engineering appraisal of 1307m long Head
Race Tunnel cum pressure shaft (steel lined) and 585m long Tail Race Tunnel
(concrete lined) for conveyance of water.
Power potential studies on the line of present power scenario and future
demands.
Tentative projection of cost and benefits of the project.
1.6 Topography & General Climate
The area is situated in Malkangiri District of Odisha State. This has got its identity as
an independent district due to reorganization of districts of Odisha with an area of 5,791
sq.km and lies on latitude 18.25°N longitude 82.13°E. The eastern part is covered with
steep ghats, plateaus, valleys sparsely inhabited by primitive tribes notable among
whom are Bondas, Koyas, Porajas and Didayis. The rest of the district is comparatively
flat plain broken by a number of rocky wooded hills. Almost the whole of the district is a
vast dense jungle. Potteruvagu, Saberi, Sileru, Kolab and Machhakunda are the main
rivers flowing in the district.
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The district has a tropical climate. South west monsoon is the principal source of rainfall.
Rainfall pattern is uneven and erratic. The average annual rainfall gradually increases
from South Western to North Eastern parts of the district. The average annual rainfall
varies from 994.05 mm to 1809.53 mm. The agricultural definition of drought takes into
account the negative departure of seasonal rainfall from the mean seasonal rainfall. The
climate of the district is tropical with hot and humid summer and pleasant winter. The
summer season extends from March to middle of June followed by the rainy season
from June to September. The winter season extends from November till the end of
February. Maximum temperature rising up to 47°C during May. In the summer months
of April and May, hot winds from the west are generally experienced in the afternoon.
December is the coldest month with lowest temperature during winter being 13°C.
Monsoon generally lasts from the end of May to October. Occasional showers are
received in the month of April, November and December.
1.7 Hydrology
The gross catchment area of Balimela dam is 4908 km2. Existing Jalaput dam upstream
of Balimela dam intercepts an area of 1955km2. In addition, Duduma diversion dam
located upstream intercepts additional an area of 272km2 thereby indicating a free
catchment of only 2681km2 (4908-1955-272) for Balimela Dam. The proposed Pump
Storage Project (PSP) aims to utilize the storage of existing Balimela reservoir and the
release of water from share of Odisha for recycling (one time only as water is recycled).
Only the surplus storage in the reservoir is proposed to be recycled for operation. As
such, the water availability is ensured based on long term release data (Odisha share)
from the existing Balimela reservoir. Accordingly, water availability has been assessed
for Balimela reservoir using Jalaput dam annual runoff data (available in the earlier
report). Also, additional hydrological studies are done for computing the yield series for
Balimela reservoir based on Konta CWC G&D site flow data. The associated
dam/reservoir is existing and in operations for the last several decades and have
withstood the floods without any Damage to civil structure. Moreover, the proposed
scheme is a pumped scheme and do not envisage any change in existing operating
levels of the reservoir. No structural modifications/interface are required in existing dam.
As such, the spillway provisions are already in place and are in operation successfully.
As such design flood re-assessment is not required in the present study. No recent
hydrographic survey data has been supplied/carried out for Balimela reservoir. The
elevation area capacity curves as available are being recommended for utilization since
the quantum of water being used for proposed PSP study is miniscule. As such
sedimentation is not an issue at present.
1.8 Geology & Geomorphology
The Balimela Pumped Storage Project envisages construction of Intake-HRT- Pressure
shaft to an underground powerhouse to generate 2x250MW of power by utilizing gross
head of 188.223m. The geological features of the surrounding of the existing scheme
are well established. Rocks of Khondalite Group, Charnockite Group and Migmatite
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Group belonging to Easternghat Supergroup of Archaean to Proterozoic age represent
the project terrain. Out of three alternatives, Alternate III has been selected after
preliminary appraisal and geological mapping has been completed. Acid to intermediate
charnockite, dolerite, pyroxene granulite, etc. are either exposed or present below the
cover of slope wash material and debris in and around Balimela Project. The general
trend of the hills is towards NE-SW.
1.9 Seismicity of the area
The area falls under seismic zone-II as per Seismic Zonation Map of India (IS 1893 –
1984). A series of major shear zones aligned mainly along NNE-SSW direction is
present. Shear zones trending ENE-WSW, NW-SE and N-S are also present around the
area. Sileru River is flowing towards south-west in a straight course along a major shear
zone. A number of neotectonic faults are present south-eastern part of the area.
Historical record says that no high magnitude earthquake except magnitude 6.0 (08 May
1963, Bijakuli-Banei area) has occurred in the area. As the area falls within seismic
zone-II, Odisha has experienced mainly very few moderate earthquakes in historic
times. Some events with magnitudes in excess of 5.0 have originated in the Bay of
Bengal off the coast of the state.
1.10 Installed Capacity and Power Generation
The factors that influence the installed capacity of pumped storage scheme at a site are
the requirement of daily peaking hours of operation, operating head, live pondage in the
reservoirs and their area capacity characteristics.
The details are summarized below:
Installed Capacity (MW) 500
No of units 2
Unit Size (MW) 250
Head (min) (m) 174.330
Rated Head (m) 179.323
Head (max) (m) 184.316
Hours of Peaking Operation 6
Annual Energy Generation (MU) 1095
Annual Pumping Energy (MU) 1303.57
Cycle Efficiency 84 %
1.11 Power Evacuation Arrangement
The 500 MW power generated from the project at 18.00 kV will be stepped up to 220
kV. This power will thereafter be evacuated from Pothead yard area through 1 nos. 220
kV Double Circuit Transmission lines to existing 220 kV substation of Balimela HEP.
220 kV Double Circuit Transmission lines from Balimela HEP to Upper Sileru 220 kV/132
kV Substation or Single Circuit Transmission line may be upgraded to Double Circuit
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Transmission lines from Balimela HEP to Jeynagar 220 kV/132 kV Substation and
Upper Sileru (Andhra Pradesh) 220 kV Substation. The HV side 220 kV main power
transformer located in the transformer cavern will be connected to the 220 kV Double
bus located at the 220 kV GIS Substation /open yard Switchyard through 220 kV XLPE
cable of appropriate size. A 220 kV GIS sub-station or extension of existing 220 kV open
yard Sub-station of existing Balimela hydro power project (which is feasible) are to be
installed in the scheme for evacuation and pumping operation of the Project.
1.12 Environmental Aspects
Balimela Hydro Electric Project is in operation since 1973. Upper Reservoir is already
functional. The lower reservoir has been proposed to be created near the foothill of the
Balimela town. The predominant land use in the vicinity of project area is forest land as
well as Non-forest. The proposed reservoir will lead to submergence of about 85 Ha.
land. Submergence of protected/Reserved forests land around the project will be
minimal. There are no sites or monuments of archaeological or national importance
which would be affected by the project activities. The land will also be required for
construction during operation purposes of power house complex and its apparent works
i.e. HRT, surge shaft, penstocks and TRT etc. Total land required for the construction
of various components is about 249 Ha. Most of land comes under the category of forest
and with small quantity of Non-forest land situated nearby to the existing HEP.
Based on the preliminary assessment of environmental issues in and around the project
area, it is proposed to conduct, a detailed comprehensive EIA study with an objective to
assess various impacts likely to accrue as a result of construction and operation of the
proposed project on various aspects of environment. As a part of CEIA Study, special
emphasis on impacts on ecologically sensitive areas due to the proposed project will be
made. Appropriate management measures too shall be delineated as a part of
Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which will be covered as a part of the
Comprehensive EIA study during the investigations for DPR.
1.13 Estimates of the Cost
The project cost for Option-I and Option-II is estimated to be Rs. 199918 lakhs and Rs.
204537 lakhs respectively at January, 2019 price levels. The preliminary cost estimate
of the project has been prepared as per guidelines of CEA / CWC. The breakup of the
cost estimates is given below:
Item Estimated Cost (Rs. Lakhs)
Civil Works Option 1: 101118
Option 2: 102379
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Option 1: 98800
Option 2: 102158
Total Option 1: 199918
Option 2: 204537
1.14 Financial Aspects
The estimated cost of the Balimela Pumped Storage Scheme for Option-I and Option-II
is Rs. 199918 lakhs and Rs. 204537 lakhs respectively and annual energy generation
of 1095 MU per year is proposed to be achieved.
The tariff has been worked out considering a debt-equity ratio of 70:30, and interest rate
of 11.92% on the loan component has been considered for the financial analysis of the
project.
Based upon the parameters given above, the sale rate of energy at bus bar has been
computed. The sale rate applicable in the first year and Levelized tariff is indicated
below.
i) Option-I (2 Fixed Units)
Sl.
No.
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Rate (Rs/kWh)
First Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
Levelized Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 6.65 6.12
2 2 7.88 7.35
3 3 9.11 8.58
ii) Option-II (1-Fixed and 1-Variable Unit)
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Rate (Rs/kWh)
First Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
Levelized Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 6.77 6.24
2 2 8.00 7.47
3 3 9.23 8.70
1.15 Conclusion & Recommendation
Balimela Pumped Storage Project involves minimum and simple civil works and could
be completed in 51/2 years. The project would afford an annual design energy generation
of 1095 MU per year. The cost per MW installed works out as Rs.4.828 crores. The
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Preliminary Feasibility Report indicates that the scheme merits for consideration in
taking up for Survey & Investigation and preparation of DPR.
1.16 Salient Features
1. LOCATION
Country
State
District
India
Odisha
Malkangiri
River Sileru river a tributary of Godavari river
Dam Axis (Upper)
Left Bank N- 18° 08’ 03.69” ,
E- 82° 07’ 50.63”
Right Bank N- 18° 08’ 40.62” ,
E- 82° 07’ 03.57”
Dam Axis (Lower)
Left Bank N- 18° 12’ 57.66” ,
E- 82° 05’ 23.89”
Right Bank N- 18° 13’ 08.59” ,
E- 82° 05’ 43.32”
Access to the Project
Road 35 km from Balimela town
Airport
Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) : 128
km
Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) :138 km
Bhubaneswar : 630 km
Railhead (with unloading
facilities)
Darliput: 69 km
Jeypore : 110 km
Port Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
2. PROJECT
Type Pumped Storage Project
Installed Capacity 2 X 250 MW
Peak Operating duration 6 hours daily
3. HYDROLOGY
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Catchment Area
Upper Dam 4908 sq. km
Lower Dam 26.72 sq. km
Average Annual Rainfall 1397.1 mm
Maximum Design Flood (PMF)
Upper Reservoir 10930 cumec
Lower Reservoir 220 cumec
4.0 CIVIL STRUCTURE
4.1 UPPER RESERVOIR
Max Water Level 462.68 M
FRL 462.10 M
MDDL 438.91 M
Reservoir surface area at FRL 171.80 sq. km
Gross Storage capacity 3610 MCM
Live storage 2676 MCM
Dead Storage at 438.91m 934.89 MCM
4.2 LOWER RESERVOIR
FRL 255.68 M
MDDL 245.80 M
Reservoir surface area at FRL 0.7635 sq. km
Reservoir surface area at MDDL 0.6276 sq. km
Gross capacity at MWL 23.439 MCM
Live storage 6.811 MCM
Dead Storage at 245.80 m 14.481 MCM
4.3 UPPER DAM (Existing Balimela dam)
Type Earth fill Gravity
Top of Dam EL 466.35 M
River Bed Elevation EL 396.35 M
Total Length of Dam at top 1823 m
Max. Height of Dam 70.00 m (from bed level)
Top width of dam 10 m
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4.4 LOWER DAM
Type Rock fill
Top of Dam EL 260.60 M
River Bed Elevation EL 201 M
Total Length of Dam at top. 699 m
Max. Height of Dam 59.60 m
Top width of dam 10 m
4.5 UPPER DAM SPILLWAY ARRANGEMENT
Type Straight Gravity Masonary
Crest Elevation EL 449.88 M
MWL EL 462.68 M
Design Flood 10930 cumec
No. of Bays 10
4.6 LOWER DAM SPILLWAY ARRANGEMENT
Type Overflow Ogee type Gateless free flow
Crest Elevation EL 255.68 M
MWL EL 258.38 M
Design Flood 220 cumec
No. of Bays 2
4.7 Intake Structure
Type
H x W x L x No. x Line
Dia. Of Tunnel
Trapezoidal type with anti-vortex louver
11.8 m x 17.81 m x 79.4m 2 no’s x 1 line
7.86m
4.8 Headrace Tunnel cum Pressure Shaft (Steel Lined)
Diameter
Length
No. of Tunnel
7.86 m
1307m
1
4.9 Pressure Shaft (Steel Lining)
D x L x line
After Bifurcation
-
5.56mx94mx2lines
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4.10 Tailrace Tunnel (Concrete Lined)
Diameter
Length
No. of Tunnel
After bifurcation tunnel from draft
tube (D x L x line) (Steel Lined)
9.45 m
585 m
1
5.56m x 106mx2lines
4.11 Outlet Structure
Type
H x W x L x No. x Line
Dia. Of Tunnel
Trapezoidal type with anti-vortex louver
14.18 m x 14.83 m x 90m x 2 no’s x 1 line
9.45m
4.12 Powerhouse
Type
Size
Underground Cavern
For Option 1 (2 Fixed):
109.00 m (L) x 23.50 m (W) x 53 m (H)
For option 2 (1Fixed+1Variable):
112.00 m (L) x 24.00 m (W) x 55 m (H)
4.13 Transformer Room including Secondary GIS
Type
L x W x H
Underground Cavern including Secondary
GIS
87.00 m (L) x 18.00 m (W) x 22.50 m (H)
4.14 Main Access Tunnel (MAT)
Type
W X H
D- shaped, Length – 935m
8.00 m (W) x 8.50 m (H)
5.0 Electromechanical Equipment
5.1 Pump Turbine
Type Francis type, vertical shaft reversible
pump-turbine
Number of unit Two (2) units
Max. Head as Turbine 184.316 m
Rated Turbine Head 179.323 m
Min. Head as Turbine 174.330 m
Turbine Output at Rated Head 255.127 MW
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Turbine Output at 10% overhead
operation
280.639 MW
Max. Head as Pump 202.116 m
Rated Pump Head 197.123 m
Min. Head as Pump 192.130 m
Max. discharge of Turbine at
rated Turbine head
157.639 m3/s
Pump input at Rated Head 285.326 MW
Min. discharge at Max. Pump
head
132.39 m3/s
Max. discharge at Min. Pump
head
139.27 m3/s
Max. discharge of Pump at rated
head
135.74 m3/s
Synchronous Speed 200 rpm
5.2 Generator-Motor
Type Three (3) phase, alternating current
synchronous, generator-motor, vertical
shaft, rotating field, enclosed housing, rim-
duct air-cooled and semi-umbrella type
Number of unit Two (2) units
Option 1: Two no. Fixed Speed units
Option 2: One no. Fixed Speed units & One
no. Variable Speed unit
Rated Capacity Generator : 250 MW
Motor : 285 MW/ 300 MVA
Rated Voltage 18.0 kV +10%
Rated Frequency 50 Hz
Rated Speed 200 rpm
Over Load Capacity 110 % rated capacity
5.3 Main Transformer
Type Indoor type, oil-immersed, single phase
bank or special three phase transformers
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with on-load tap changer (OLTC) for
pumping operation, OFWF cooled
Numbers 6 + 1 (Single phase Spare)
Rated Capacity 330 MVA, 3 nos of Single phase bank
Rated Voltage Primary; 18.0 kV
Secondary; 220 kV
adjustable range of the secondary voltage:
- 5% to +5%
Connection Primary: Delta
Secondary: Star
Neutral Grounding System for
Secondary Winding
Solidly Grounded
5.4 Generator-Motor Circuit Breaker
Type Indoor, Metal-enclosed, SF6 and single
pressure type
Number of Unit Two (2) units
Rated Voltage 18.0 kV
Rated Normal Current 12,000 A
Phase Reversal Equipment Three Phase, 24kV, 12000 A
5.5 Gas Insulated Switchgear
5.5.1 Circuit Breaker
Type 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
Number of Feeder Five (5) feeders
Rated Voltage 220 kV
Rated Normal Current 2,500 A
Rated Short Time (1sec)
withstand Current
50 kA
5.6 220 kV XLPE Cable
Type Single Core 220 kV Cross linked
polyethylene insulated type
Rated Voltage 220 kV
Number of Circuits 6 nos. + 1 spare single phase
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5.7 Pump Starting Method
Type 1 no. Static Frequency Converter
Starting(SFC) & also Back to back starting
(BTB)
Capacity of Starting Transformer 1 no.18.0/19.2 kV and 19.2/18.0 kV,
30.00 MVA
5.8 Diesel Engine Generator
Number of Unit Two (2) units
Rated Capacity 2 x 1000 kVA ,11 kV
5.9 EOT Crane
Type Indoor, Electric Overhead Traveling Crane
Number of Unit Two (2) units
Rated Capacity 250 ton (Main hoist), 80 ton and 10 ton
Span 22.00 m
5.10 Transmission Line
Type 1 no. Double Circuit zebra conductor &
1 no. Single Circuit zebra conductor
Capacity Voltage Level 220 kV
Length About 105 km Double Circuit or
(105+45) km each Single Circuit
5.11 Project Cost (Price Level January, 2019)
Item
Estimated Cost (Rs. Lakh)
Option-I Option-II
Civil Works 101118 102379
Electro-mechanical Works 98800 102158
IDC 36088 36840
Total 236006 241377
5.12 Project Benefit's
Option-I (2 Fixed Units)
Sl. No. Off Peak Energy Rate
(Rs/kWh)
First Tariff (Rs/kWh) Levelized Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 6.65 6.12
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2 2 7.88 7.35
3 3 9.11 8.58
Option-II (1-Fixed and 1-Variable Unit)
Sl. No. Off Peak Energy Rate
(Rs/kWh)
First Tariff (Rs/kWh) Levelized Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 6.77 6.24
2 2 8.00 7.47
3 3 9.23 8.70
CHAPTER- 2HYDROLOGY
Chapter 4: Hydrology 1
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4. 1 Background
In any Hydro-electric Project (HEP) and also Pumped Storage Project (PSP),
hydrological inputs play a vital role in planning, execution and operation of these
project. Hydrological studies are carried out at all stages of development starting from
Pre-feasibility stage, detailed project report (DPR) stage and even during their
operation. However, PSP projects are slightly different in a sense that such projects
recycle the water between the two reservoir i.e. upper reservoir and lower reservoir.
Normally there is no consumptive use of water requirement (except making good for
evaporative loss and machine loss). Therefore, PSP projects have negligible impact
on hydrological regime and as such the criticality of and its impact on hydrology are
minimum in case of their proposed installation on existing/ongoing projects.
The Proposed Balimela PSP envisages utilisation of water of existing
Balimela reservoir on Sileru River in Malkangiri district of Odisha through installation of
500 MW which would be equipped with two vertical axis reversible type hydro-electric
units each comprising of generator-motor and a pump turbine with a generating
capacity of 250 MW each. Upper reservoir would consist of existing Balimela reservoir
while lower reservoir (Proposed new construction) would be for storage of recycled
water at the foot-hill.
4. 2 Objective of the study
The proposed study aims to harness the various parameters for project planning and
design of proposed Balimela Pump Storage scheme. Since more than four decades
have passed since power generation started at Balimela powerhouse and there might
be changes in water availability, it is considered necessary to update the hydrology
based on recent hydrological data to assess the impact on water availability for
existing Balimela reservoir for running the proposed PSP scheme utilising the present
up to date data.
To assess the impact of proposed PSP scheme on the release of water for
Andhra Pradesh from existing Balimela reservoir.
To assess additional peaking power generated thereof from the proposed
scheme.
Since Balimela reservoir is in existence and meeting the existing demands of
irrigation and power; no fresh design flood studies are required.
To assess the efficacy of combined project in association with existing
demands using the existing storage of Balimela reservoir i.e. based on recent
hydrograph survey (if available).
4. 3 Existing Sileru river system
The Balimela reservoir on Sileru river of Odisha constructed earlier envisaged
installation of six units of generating sets of 60 MW each (360 MW) under first stage
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and proposed for additional installation of two units of 60 MW each under second
stage. However, subsequently during the second stage of construction instead of
installation of two units of 60 MW each, the project authorities installed two units of 75
MW each. Thus the total installed capacity is 510 MW (6*60+2*75 MW) after second
stage.
Since Balimela project supplies water to Andhra Pradesh, as such, as per agreement
the Balimela reservoir is meant to divert 50% of water through a tunnel to Balimela
Power house while remaining 50% is let off in the river for utilization by Andhra
Pradesh.
In fact, Balimela Power Project forms the second stage of development of Machkund-
Sileru river (Machkund project being the first stage) development. The released water
of Machkund power house together with intermediate catchment between Machkund
Balimela dam are impounded by an earth fill gravity dam at Chitrakonda and is called
as Balimela Dam which was a joint project of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The inflow
into Balimela reservoir is thus shared between the two states on 50:50 basis upstream
of Balimela dam. A line diagram of existing Sileru river system is shown in fig 1 below.
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Fig. 1: Existing Sileru River System (Line Diagram)
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4. 4 Project Catchment
The proposed project is planned on Sileru river on existing Balimela reservoir (a joint
project of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh) near Chitrakonda village in the district of
Malkangiri in Odisha state. The Machkund river (called as Sileru river downstream)
originates in Madugulu hills of Vishakhapatnam district and serves the boundary
between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh after few kilometres from its origin. The river
takes a meandering course during its passage. It also takes a steep descent during its
course popularly known as Duduma falls. Machkund HEP (existing) utilizes the drop
by generating hydro power through installed capacity of 114.75 MW. After Duduma
Falls, the river is joined by several tributaries including Grurupriya. It joins Sabari river
which ultimately joins Godavari river. The gross catchment area of Balimela dam is
4908 Km2.
Existing Jalaput dam upstream of Balimela dam intercepts an area of 1955km2. In
addition, Duduma diversion dam located upstream intercepts additional an area of
272km2 thereby indicating a free catchment of only 2681km2 (4908-1955-272) for
Balimela Dam. The major objective of Balimela scheme earlier was to provide
irrigation and secondary hydro power generation through 59.43 cumec of regulated
water was ultimately released from power house to irrigate 61034ha.
The salient features of existing Balimela Dam are as under.
Location Chitrakonda village, Malkangiri district Odisha
Catchment area 4908 km2
River Sileru in Godavari Basin
Gross Capacity 3610 Mm3
Live Capacity 2676 Mm3
Dam type Earth fill gravity Dam
4. 5 Present study: Pump Storage Project (500 MW)
The present proposal of pump storage scheme envisages utilisation of already existing
and operational Balimela reservoir as its upper reservoir. A lower reservoir has been
proposed at the foothill of Balimela town by construction of Rockfill Dam of approx.
59.6 m height so as to entail a live storage of about 6.811 Mm3. It would act as a
balancing reservoir for re-cycling of water.
It is proposed to install two vertical-axis reversible type hydro-electric units comprising
of generator–motor and a pump turbine each having generating capacity of 250 MW
(Total installed capacity would be 500MW). The water thus would be re-cycled
between upper Balimela reservoir and lower proposed reservoir. Thus the existing set
up of hydro-power generation and utilisation from Balimela existing reservoir would not
be disturbed as enough storage is available in Balimela reservoir and hoped that it
would meet the one time water requirement of recycling of water for proposed PSP.
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A Google map of the existing Balimela reservoir including power house location is at
fig.2 below.
Fig. 2: Google Image of the Project Area
Since no major storage structure is proposed except construction of small lower
reservoir, underground/surface power house and appurtenant structures like HRT,
pressure shaft, penstock tunnel, TRT, transformer hall etc... and the present scheme
would utilize the facilities of existing Balimela reservoir.
4. 6 Data Availability
Sileru river and its tributaries are not well gauged along its course. Central Water
Commission (CWC) and India Meteorological Department (IMD) do not collect the
relevant data on this river.
4.6.1 Meteorological Data
The PFR study report prepared by THDC India in September 2012 indicated that DPR
of Balimela reservoir earlier was based on scantly rainfall data of only 10 years (1943-
1953) of three rain gauge stations. Subsequently post DPR stage, THDC India Ltd.
carried out the study considering four rain gauge stations namely Balimela, Chintanpali
(inside the catchment) and Lamtaput & Kudumuluguda rain gauge stations (located
outside the catchment). The rainfall data considered was for the period 1976-77 to
2005-06. However, the data for the period 2002 to 2006 was rejected being
inconsistent by THDC India Ltd. in their report.
However, now days with the advent of digital technology, IMD besides supply data of
individual rain guage stations, supplies the rainfall data in 0.25x0.25 degree grid
format (grid interval being 0.25 degree) for the entire country. The IMD supplies such
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data for the period 1901 to 2016. The same was procured from IMD for the Balimela
reservoir Catchment. In fact, the data for thirty grid points covering the Balimela
reservoir catchment was procured from IMD for the period 1940 to 2016. The rainfall
(monthly) assessed at each grid point of 0.25 degree grid interval was considered to
assess the monthly catchment rainfall. The same is at Annexure-I. A comparison of
the average annual rainfall for different periods (as per earlier PFR report of THDC
India Ltd) versus rainfall assessed through grided rainfall data reveals variation for the
concurrent period as indicated in Table 1 below.
Table- 1: Catchment rainfall for Balimela Reservoir
Average annual rainfall (mm) for Balimela catchment
Period DPR Stage Gridded rainfall (Grid Interval=0.25o)
1942-53 1387 1467.1
1976-77 to 2001-02 1484 1324.4
Since the grided rainfall data by IMD is supplied after carrying out relevant consistency
and reliability tests, no such tests have been carried out at present.
4.6.2 Discharge Data
No discharge data is available at Balimela reservoir site. The project authorities were
requested to supply the same including power generation data, spills, releases etc.
from Balimela reservoir. It has been indicated in earlier para that no CWC G&D site
exists in the neighbourhood of Balimela reservoir.
The PFR by THDC India Ltd had appended the annual runoff (in inches) of Jalaput
catchment (CA= 1955km2) for the period 1942-43 to 1952-53 (11 years) in their report
of September 2012. In absence of availability of any runoff data in the region, the
same as available for Jalaput Catchment has been considered for the present study,
pending collection/supply of relevant data by project authorities.
4.6.3 Evaporation Data
No site specific evaporation data is available/ supplied. In absence of the same,
monthly/ daily evaporation rate has been taken from Department of Irrigation and
Power, Odisha report on revised project estimate - 1972 of “Balimela Hydro-Electric
Project”. The daily evaporation rate in each month is given in Table 2 below.
Table- 2: Evaporation depths (mm/month)
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Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm/
month
97 134.6 177 227.1 243.2 157 120 86 97.2 123.5 100.6 93.4
4. 7 Water Availability
The proposed Pump Storage Project (PSP) aims to utilize the storage of existing
Balimela reservoir and the release of water from share of Odisha for recycling (one
time only as water is recycled). Only the surplus storage in the reservoir is proposed to
be recycled for operation. As such, the water availability is ensured based on long
term release data (Odisha share) from the existing Balimela reservoir. Accordingly,
water availability has been assessed for Balimela reservoir using Jalaput dam annual
runoff data (available in the earlier report). Since monthly flows of Jalaput dam are not
available at the moment, the annual observed flow for the period 1942-43 to 1952-53
has been utilised in the study. Since gridded monthly and annual rainfall for Jalaput
dam and Balimela reservoir catchment (refer annexure I & II) are available (Jalaput
dam catchment lies in Balimela catchment) for the period 1942-43 to 1952-53 (under
consideration), the same have been considered to develop an annual rainfall- runoff
model. The catchment area map and the rainfall- runoff model details are as under:
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Fig. 3: Project Catchment area map
Fig. 4: Rainfall- runoff regression at Jalaput dam
Y= 0.714*X- 238.1
0.00
200.00
400.00
600.00
800.00
1000.00
1200.00
1400.00
1000.00 1200.00 1400.00 1600.00 1800.00 2000.00 2200.00
Ru
no
ff (
in m
m)
Rainfall (in mm)
Regression analysis
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R= 0.648
Where, Y= Annual Runoff in mm
X= Annual Rainfall in mm
R= Co-relation coefficient
Although correlation coefficient is weak but in absence of any other data of runoff
(observed) the same have been considered tentatively. The annual flow in mm have
been converted into MCM and bifurcated into monthly flows based on percentage ratio
of monthly to annual rainfall. A long term monthly runoff series at Jalaput dam for the
period 1942 to 2016 has been developed using the above rainfall – runoff model and
the same is at Annexure III.
The rainfall – runoff model developed for Jalaput dam and the long term runoff series
for the period 1942 to 2016 has been utilized to assess long term runoff series for
Balimela reservoir/ dam (CA= 4908 km2) under two scenarios/ alternatives as under
with the limitation that in (absence of observed runoff data of Balimela inflow, releases,
spills etc) meagre flow is diverted through Duduma diversion project (CA= 272 km2)
and there is no consumptive use through Jalaput dam being a run-of-river project.
a) Alternative I – Catchment Area proportion
The hydro-meteorological characteristics of Jalaput dam and Balimela reservoir are
identical since Jalaput dam (CA = 1955 km2) lies in the catchment of Balimela
reservoir (CA=4908km2). As such the yield series developed for Jalaput dam in
Annexure III for the period 1942 to 2016 have been transposed in catchment area
proportion by using and multiplying with a factor of 2.51 (4908/1955) to the yield series
of Jalaput dam. The monthly flow series for Balimela reservoir is at Annexure –IV.
b) Alternative II – Rainfall Runoff model
The rainfall – runoff model developed for Jalaput dam as indicated in earlier para have
been considered to assess the long term runoff series for Balimela reservoir by using
the catchment rainfall of Balimela dam. The same is at Annexure –V.
4.7.1 Conclusion
A comparison of result by the above methods viz-a-viz earlier study has been made to
assess the series to be adopted for power potential studies which may not affect the
functioning of existing Balimela project. The impact of utilisation through proposed
PSP can be seen in Table 3 below.
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Table- 3: Comparison of yield by different method
Balimela runoff from long term series
S.
No.
Item Methodology Period Runoff
(MCM)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Average annual yield
Average annual yield
Average annual yield
Average annual yield
DPR
DPR
CA proportion
Rainfall – Runoff
model
1942-52
1976-77 to 2001-
02
1942-43 to 2015-
16
1942-43 to 2015-
16
4210
3519.03
3682.55
3727.03
A perusal of the above table indicates the yield assessed based on catchment area
proportion is recommended tentatively for power potential studies for the proposed
PSP project.
4. 8 Design flood
The associated dam/reservoir is existing and in operations for the last several decades
and have withstood the floods without any Damage to civil structure. Moreover, the
proposed scheme is a pumped scheme and do not envisage any change in existing
operating levels of the reservoir. No structural modifications/interface are required in
existing dam. As such, the spillway provisions are already in place and are in
operation successfully. As such design flood re-assessment is not required in the
present study.
4. 9 Sedimentation
No recent hydrographic survey data has been supplied/carried out for Balimela
reservoir. The elevation area capacity curves as available are being recommended for
utilization since the quantum of water being used for proposed PSP study is miniscule.
As such sedimentation is not an issue at present.
4. 10 Limitation of study
The study has been carried out based on the limited available runoff data of Jalaput
dam.
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Additional Hydrological Studies
In previous hydrological study, we had used flow data from Jalaput dam site located
upstream of Balimela dam for calculating the yield series at Balimela Dam catchment.
Now we have considered flow data of Konta G&D site located downstream of Balimela
Dam and utilized to compute the yield series at Balimela dam catchment.
The additional studies are attached as an Appendix I to IX. The fresh studies reveal
that a marginal difference was noticed in the yield assessment carried out now based
on the Konta CWC G&D site with details as under when compared with earlier study.
Sr.No. Length of data
considered
Dependable
Flow
Revised Yield study
based on Konta
G&D site (Mm3)
Earlier study
based on Jalaput
dam site (Mm3)
1 1966-67 to 2012-13 50% 4071.89 3331.5
2 1966-67 to 2012-13 75% 3408.95 2872.84
3 1966-67 to 2012-13 90% 2692.65 2467.35
The details of Appendices are:
APPENDICES
S. No. DESCRIPTION
I Monthly Rainfall at Konta G&D site (1942-2016)
II Monthly Rainfall data for the Balimela catchment (1942-2016)
III Observed Runoff data at Konta G&D site of CWC
IV Runoff data at Konta G&D site of CWC
V Yield Series for Balimela Catchment (1966-67 to 2012-13) based on Jalaput observed Runoff data
VI Computed Yield Series at Balimela Project site based on Konta G&D site data ( in Cumec)
VII Computed Yield Series at Balimela Project site based on Konta G&D site data (in MCM)
VIII Dependable flow at Balimela Project site based on Konta G&D site data
IX Annual Maximum Observed Flow at Konta G&D site during Monsoon and Non-Monsoon Period and transposition to Balimela Project site
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5.1 Introduction
The proposed Balimela Pumped Storage Project is located in Malkangiri district, Odisha,
India. Balimela falls in toposheet no. 65J/04 and the project area is bounded by Lat. N
18° 13’ to 18° 11’ and Long. E 82° 05’ to 82° 06’ (Fig-1). The proposed project envisages
utilization of water from an existing Balimela reservoir created by Balimela/Chitrakonda
dam constructed across Sileru River (upper dam) through an Intake-HRT-Pressure shaft
to an underground powerhouse to generate 500MW of power by utilizing gross head of
from 211.294m to 188.22m for Scenario-1 and Scenario-2.
The water from Power House will be diverted through a TRT and will be stored in a
reservoir at lower level to be created by constructing a rockfill dam. Owing to pumped
storage nature of the project the water from lower reservoir will be pumped through TRT-
Reversible Turbines-Pressure Shaft-HRT to upper reservoir in lean hours.
Balimela dam is a joint venture of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to divert half of the water
to Potteruvagu sub-river basin for irrigation purposes in Odisha. While diverting the
water 510MW (6X60MW+2X75MW) power is generated by Odisha Hydro Power
Corporation Ltd. (OHPC). The rest of the water is being discharged through Sileru River
for utilization by Andhra Pradesh.
Malkangiri district is the southernmost district of Odisha. It is bordered by Chhattisgarh
state in the West, Andhra Pradesh in the South and East, and Koraput district of Odisha
in the North.
Source: - Google Earth
Fig-1.Google Earth image showing Layout plan of project components
ALTERNATE III SITE
INTAKE
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The main aim of this report is geological and geotechnical assessment of the project
components through surface geological mapping and to formulate sub-surface
exploration plan. The contouring and geological mapping have been carried out during
February-March 2019.
5.2 Regional Geomorphology and Geology
The area belongs to Eastern Ghat Hill Ranges to the east and Pediplains towards north
– west and west. The trend of hill ranges are generally NE-SW with in-between sub-
parallel valleys. Geologically
the district is divided into four
provinces (Fig-2).
These provinces are
demarcated on the basis of
origin like intensity of
denudation & impact of
geological structures and
fluvial origin. The provinces
are a) ridges/hills with or
without valleys: These are
developed through
denudation, strongly
controlled by structures and
located all along the eastern
part of the area. b) Plateaus: These are formed due to denudation with minimal control
of structures. The plateaus have further been classified as un-dissected plateaus and
dissected plateaus and located to the north of the area. c) Planation surface
(Pediments/Pediplains and Peneplains): It is formed due to denudation with minimal
control of structure. These are located in the eastern part of the area. d) Colluvial
Footslopes located within the ridges and valleys.
The area falls within Godavari basin. A number of rivers namely Kolab, Machkund,
Sileru, Potteruvagu are draining the area and meet the trunk river Godavari. Numerous
tributaries have joined the rivers from both banks. The project is located on Sileru sub-
basin of Godavari Basin. Sileru River flows towards South-West in a straight course
along a major shear zone. In general, a dendritic pattern prevails in the area. The area
is affected by natural hazards like sheet erosion in planation surface and plateau areas,
gully erosion in hilly areas and bank erosion by rivers. In the lateritic area, prevailing
intense, irregular erosion and scouring leads to gully formation and badland topography.
Regionally the area represents diverse group of rocks of various geological ages ranging
from Archaean to recent. These are i) Bengpal Group of rock of Archaean age, ii)
Intrusive granite of Archaean age, iii) Intrusive granite of Archaean age iii) Eastern Ghat
suite of rocks of Archaen to Proterozoic age, iv) Dolerite dykes and quartz veins of
Proterozoic age, v) Sedimentaries of Chhatisgarh Super Group of Proterozoic age, vi)
Fig-2: Regional Geomorphological Map
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Laterite cappings of Cenozoic age and vii) Colluvium, scree tallus, river deposit of
Quaternary age.
The Regional Stratigraphic Succession is as follows:-
Table-1: Regional Stratigraphic Succession
Lithology Formation Group Super Group Age
Laterites and
lateritic bauxite
(Lbx)
- - - Cainozoic
Shale Sukma Sabari
Chhattisgarh Meso to Neo
Proterozoic
Limestone Puriras
Sandstone Tirathgarh
Gabbro and
related basic rocks
- Tulsidongar
- Palaeo to
Meso
Proterozoic Sandstone - -
Quartz vein - Intrusives
- Proterozoic
Granite - -
Dolerite - -
Granite gneiss
(Gg), Leptynite
(Lp)
- Migmatite Easternghat Archaean to
Proterozoic
Acid to
intermediate
Charnockite(a)
Pyroxene
Granulite (b)
- Charnockite
Garnetiferous
sillimanite
schist/gneiss
- Khondalite
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Table-1: Regional Stratigraphic Succession
Lithology Formation Group Super Group Age
Porphyritic Granite - - - Archaean
1. Metabasics,
2. Amphibolite,
3. Andalusite
schist,
4. Hornblende
schist,
5. Magnetite
quartzite,
6. Talc –tremolite
schist,
7. Quartzite,
8. Quartz-
magnetite-
grunerite schist.
- Bengpal
Group
The regional geological map on 1:2,50,000 scale is enclosed as Plate-I.
The oldest group Bengpal Group comprises Metabasics, Amphibolite, Andalusite schist,
Hornblende schist, Magnetite quartzite, Talc –tremolite schist, Quartzite, Quartz-
magnetite-grunerite schist. This Bengpal Group of rocks overlies by intrusive porphyritic
granite of Archaean age. Rocks of Eastern Ghat Supergroup lies over the porphyritic
granite. Eastern Ghat Supergroup of rocks have been classified into three groups
namely Khondalite Group at the bottom and consists of Garnetiferous sillimanite
schist/gneiss. Acid to intermediate Charnockite and Pyroxene Granulite belongs to
Charnockite Group of rocks and lies above it, subsequently following upwards Migmatite
Group comprises of granite gneiss, and leptynite are exposed. Intrusives of dolerite,
granite, quartz vein of Proterozoic age are exposed above Migmatite Group. Thereafter,
Tulsidongar Group consisting of Sandstone, Gabbro and related basic rocks are
present. This group lies over Sabari Group consisting of Tirthgarh Formation
(Sandstone), Puriras Formation (Limestone) and Sukma Formation (Shale). At the top
capping of laterites and lateritic bauxite of Cainozoic age are present. However,
Quaternary deposits like colluvium, river deposits of recent age are deposited at places.
The project lies within Charnockite Group of rocks. The rock type is mainly acid to
intermediate Charnockite with or without lateritic cover. A series of major shear zones
aligned mainly along NNE-SSW direction is present. Shear zones trending ENE-WSW,
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NW-SE, N-S are also common in and around the area as reflected in the geological map
of GSI on 1:50000 scale (Plate II).
5.2.1 Seismicity
Balimela Pumped Storage
Project is located within
Charnockite Group of rocks
(Acid to intermediate
charnockite) belonging to
Eastern Ghat Supergroup
of Archaean to Proterozoic
age. The area falls under
seismic zone-II as per
Seismic Zonation Map of
India (Fig.3). A series of
major shear zones aligned
mainly along NNE-SSW
direction is present. Shear
zones trending ENE-WSW,
NW-SE, N-S are also
present around the area
(Plate II). Sileru River is
flowing towards south-west
in a straight course along a
major shear zone. A number of
neotectonic faults are present
south-eastern part of the area. The distance from the project from Kanada-Kamili Fault
is 139km, Parvatipuram-Bobbili Fault is 153km, Nagavali Fault is 177km, and
Varnasadhara Fault is 194km (Fig-3).
Other major tectonic discontinuities include basin marginal faults of the Gondwana Basin
located at further north. The presence of several hot springs in association with mild
seismicity within the Damodar Valley Gondwana graben points further reactivation along
this fault system. Recent studies by GSI reveals the evidences of pre-tectonic activity
along the basin marginal fault of the Talchir Basin. Several transverse faults are also
reported, which are well documented within the Gondwana sequence.
Historical record says that no high magnitude earthquake except one of magnitude 6.0
(08 May 1963, Bijakuli-Banei area) has occurred in the area. The historical data of
earthquake are given in the following table.
Fig.3: Seismic Zonation Map of India
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Source: - Seismotectonic Atlas of India and its Environ, 2002, GSI
In addition to the above historical earthquake, some more earthquakes have also
been reflected in other sources (source: - Amateur Seismic Centre, Pune, 2018). The
data is given in following Table-3.
Table-2: Chronological Listing of Earthquake Events
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Table-3: Chronological Listing of Earthquake Events
S. No Date Epicenter Latitude Longitude Magnitude Intensity
1. 08 May 1963 Bijakuli-Banei
area 21.700 N 84.900 E 5.2
2. 26 August 1676 Balasore area - - - IV
3. 15 June 1837 Rambha-
Paluru area 19.500 N 85.100 E - VI
4. 16 March 1858
Baleshwar-
Chandipur
area
21.500 N 87.000 E - V
5. 25 February
1860
Karantola
area 19.400 N 84.900 E - V
6. 17 June 1891 Palmyras
Point 20.800 N 87.000 E - V
7. 08 May 1963 Bijakuli-Banei
area 21.700 N 84.900 E 6.0
8. 05 August 1979
Dublabera-
Majhgaon
area
22.100 N 84.900 E 4.7
9. 08 April 1982 Bay of Bengal 18.510 N 86.310 E 5.2
10. 14 October
1982
Khajuripada-
Banigochha
area
20.390 N 84.420 E 4.7
11. 01 July 1985 Bay of Bengal 18.367 N 87.188 E 5.4
12. 27 March 1995 Laimura-
Deogarh area 21.671 N 84.565 E 4.6 V
13. 21 June 1995 Kasijodi-
Nuakot area 21.780 N 85.327 E 4.7
14. 12 June 2001
Konokjora-
Sundargarh
area
22.240 N 83.918 E 4.7
As the area falls within seismic zone-II, historically Odisha has experienced mainly very
few moderate earthquakes. Some events with magnitudes in excess of 5.0 have
originated in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of the state. Several faults have been
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identified in the region and some have shown evidence of movement during the
Holocene epoch. The Brahmani Fault in the vicinity of Bonaigarh is among then. The
Mahanadi also flows through a graben structure. Several deep-seated faults are situated
beneath the Mahanadi Delta.
The seismic zonation map of India was updated in 2000 by the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS). There are no major changes in the zones in Odisha with the exception
of the merging of Zones I and II in the 1984 BIS map. Districts that lie in the Mahanadi
river valley lie in Zone III, and within Odisha this zone stretches from Jharsuguda along
the border with Chhatisgarh in a south-easterly direction towards the urban centres of
Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on the Mahanadi Delta. The maximum intensity expected in
these areas would be around MSK VII. Districts in the north and south-west of the state
lie in Zone II which includes project area.
Both deterministic and probabilistic approaches for evaluation of design ground motion
for a project site require a comprehensive database on past earthquakes in the region
of the project. It is proposed to consider the seismic design parameters of the existing
Balimela dam. The analysis of seismicity of Balimela PSP is to be carried out to
determine the detail seismic design parameter to be undertaken subsequently. These
studies are to be carried out following the guidelines of NCSDP. The project area lies in
seismic Zone-II as per the Seismic Zonation Map of India (IS: 1893-2002, Part-1). The
seismo-tectonic map of the area (SEISAT-30) from Seismotectonic Atlas of India and its
Environ, 2000, GSI is enclosed as Fig 4.
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Fig. 4: Seismotectonic Atlas of India and its Environ, 2000, GSI
5.3 Geomorphology and Geology of the Project Area
The project is located within Eastern Ghat Hill Ranges. The hills/spurs are trending from
NW to SE, NE to SW and E-W with in-between valleys. The main stream present in the
project area is Kharika Jhora, a tributary of Potteruvagu River. Kharika Jhora is flowing
towards North-West in a meandering pattern. The water divide hills between the
catchment of Sileru River and Kharika Jhora are aligned in NE-SW direction. A number
of tributaries/streamlets joins Kharika Jhora from both the banks. The tributaries are
sub-parallel in nature and structurally controlled. However, a dendritic pattern of
drainage is present in regional scale.
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The project is located within Charnockite Group of rocks belonging to Eastern Ghat
Supergroup. The HRT -Pressure Shaft-Underground Powerhouse-TRT will pass
through mainly acid to
intermediate charnockite intruded
by dolerite dykes. A few quartzite
exposures are also present
around the project site. Basic
charnockite/pyroxene granulite is
also reported on the right
abutment of lower dam. The rocks
are generally present under a
cover of scree/talus/slope wash
material /debris. Laterite capping
over charnockite is also present at
places, especially at valleys and
lower altitude areas. The strike
and dip of charnockite varies from
N30°W-S30°E/40° towards
N60°E to N40°E-S40°W/70°
S50°E. The variation of dip and
strike appears to be due to local
folding. However, generally north-
easterly dip prevails in the area.
In general, three joint sets have
dissected the rockmass which are
i) N62°E-S62°W/50° S20°E ii)
N30°W-S30°E/75° N60°E and iii)
N36°W-S36°E/57° S54°W. A few
mesoscopic folds and one minor
fault have been observed. The
charnockite is hard, competent
and suitable as tunneling media. It
is to mention that the water will be
diverted from the existing
Balimela reservoir located at
upper level. Three alternative
sites have been identified, viz.
Alternate I, II and III (Plate II). A
PFR was prepared by THDC which matches with the proposed lower dam site of
Alternate I. As per this alternative, the proposed lower dam site is located near Niladri
nagar across Turni nala. In case of this site (Alternate I), it is observed that two villages,
one on each bank and vast cultivated areas will be submerged in the lower reservoir.
Photo 1- Alternate I dam site location at existing
Turnibera village and cultivated land
Photo2- Alternate II & III dam site location at
Kharika Jhora
ALTERNATE I
DAM SITE
ALTERNATE II
ALTERNATE III
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Therefore, an attempt was made to search for other sites to save the villages and to
minimize submergence of cultivated land without reducing the power potential i.e.
500MW peaking power. As a result, two other sites namely Alternate II & III have been
selected. These two alternative sites have been selected across Kharika Jhora nala. At
Alternate II site considerable area of private cultivated land is to be affected within the
dam body & along the reservoir. The storage at this site is also high and will not be
required for the proposed 500MW peaking power. Therefore, the site was shifted further
upstream to avoid submergence of private cultivated land and named as Alternate III.
At this site (Alternate II & III) mainly charnockite is present though the surface is covered
mainly by scree, slope wash material with sporadic rock outcrops from intake to TRT
outfall area and scree, laterite & river deposits are exposed at the lower reservoir site.
A comparative analysis has been made for the alternative sites and given below: -
Table-3: Comparative Analysis
Sr. No.
Items Alternate I Alternate II Alternate III
1 Lower
Reservoir
Live Storage-
5.991 MCM
FRL-232.34m.
MDDL-220m.
Submergence
Area- 85Ha.
Axis-A-A.
Live Storage-6.435
MCM
FRL-243.96m.
MDDL-236.32m.
Submergence Area-
88.20 Ha.
Axis B-B.
Live Storage-6.811
MCM
FRL-255.68m.
MDDL-245.80m.
Submergence
Area- 76.35 Ha.
Axis-C-C.
2 Dam Length – 1462 m.
Height – 40.0m.
Length – 1404 m.
Height – 49m.
Length – 699 m.
Height – 59.6m.
3 Intake
Channel (m)
Length – 440m.
25m wide
Channel.
NIL NIL
4 HRT (m)
Diameter – 8.86m.
(Concrete lined)
Length – 2467m.
Diameter – 9.18m
(Concrete lined).
Length – 1316.0m.
Diameter – 7.86m
(steel lined).
Length – 955.0m.
5 Surge Shaft Present Present NIL.
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Table-3: Comparative Analysis
Sr. No.
Items Alternate I Alternate II Alternate III
6 Pressure
Shaft
Diameter –
7.37m.
Length – 376m.
Diameter – 7.6m.
Length – 374m.
Diameter – 7.86m
Length – 352m
7
Unit
Pressure
Shaft
Diameter –
5.21m.
Length – 147m.
Diameter – 5.40m.
Length – 88.0m.
Diameter – 5.56m.
Length – 94.0m.
8 TRT (m) Diameter – 9.4m.
Length – 627.0m.
Diameter – 9.74m.
Length – 731.0m.
Diameter – 9.45m.
Length – 585.0m.
9
Unit Tail
Race
Tunnel
Diameter –
5.21m.
Length – 100.0m.
Diameter – 5.40m.
Length – 100.0m.
Diameter – 5.56m.
Length – 106.0m.
Alternate III site is more favorable as reveled from the above preliminary comparative
statement.
However, at this site portion of two roads on both the banks are coming under
submergence requiring diversion. The diversion of roads will not pose any problem as
new road alignment can be taken along gentle slope for which minimum slope
stabilization measures will be required. Therefore, Alternate III site appears to be
feasible and has been selected for detailed study and investigation for preparation of
Detailed Project Report (DPR).
The geological assessment, mainly through contouring and geological mapping of the
project components are completed on 1:2000 scale. Detailed report on surface geology
will be included in the DPR after updation, if required. The assessment of project
components on the basis of geological mapping are given below: -
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5.3.1 Intake
The intake has been proposed from
Balimela reservoir i.e. on the right bank
of Sileru River. The FRL and MDDL of
Balimela reservoir is 462.10m and
438.91m respectively. The invert of the
intake has been proposed at E.L.
422.19m. The terrain belongs to
Charnockite Group of rocks where
mainly hard, competent charnockite is
either exposed or present below thin
slope wash material. A number of
dolerite dykes are also exposed in the
area. At the intake area slope wash
material with outcrops of charnockite &
dolerite are exposed (Plate II, III &
IIIA). The strike and dip of charnockite
varies from N40°W-S40°E/76° towards
S50°W.
Three joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The discontinuity data are given in the
following Table-4.
Photo 3- Colluvium comprising of boulders mixed
in a sandy matrix exposed at Alternate II & III
Bellmouth location
Photo 4- Hard, competent charnockite exposed at
Alternate III Intake location
Gate chamber site
of intake tunnel
Intake portal
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The alignment of portion of proposed intake tunnel is presently under submergence by
Balimela reservoir where mainly slope wash material is expected, below which
charnockite will be present. The configuration of bed rock, below slope wash material
along the intake tunnel at the upper reservoir area is not known. One or two drill holes
will be required in this area to know the bed rock configuration as well as extent of intake
tunnel below the FRL of the upper reservoir. The portal of intake has to be fixed within
fresh rock atleast below 1D rock cover, for this purpose detail geological investigations
will be required through drill holes.
Alternatively, it is better to excavate an approach channel upto MDDL of the upper
reservoir instead of taking tunnel below the FRL upto MDDL level of the upper reservoir.
It is suggested that construction of bellmouth of the intake may be placed at the upslope
adjacent to the FRL of upper reservoir by excavation and thereafter an approach
channel may be excavated upto MDDL level. In this case, about 45m deep excavation
will be required to reach the intake tunnel level. As sporadic rock outcrops are present
in the area and it is expected that hard, competent rock with sufficient cover (2D to 3D)
will be available at the intake tunnel/ junction of bellmouth (Crown EL. 430.05m & invert
at EL.422.19m). The advantage of this alternative is that sub-surface exploration
through drill holes may not be required for locating the intake portal.
5.3.2 Head Race Tunnel (HRT)
A 955m long and 7.86m diameter Head Race Tunnel has been proposed. Detailed
geological mapping reveals that mainly slope wash material, debris with sporadic
outcrops of charnockite are present along the HRT alignment. (Plate II, III & IIIA).
Charnockite is the main rock type along the HRT. Since the rock (charnockite) is intruded
by a number of dolerite dykes, a few of them may also intersect the HRT. The alignment
of HRT is N14°W-S14°E and maximum cover of HRT will be 215m. The strike of
charnockite varies from N30° - 50°W to S30° - 50°E and dip from 65° to 75° towards
S30°W to S50°W.
Table-4: The discontinuity data in the intake area
Joint No Strike Dip/
dip direction
Spacing
(mm)
Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation N40°W-S40°E 76°/ S50°W <100mm 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N65°E-S65°W 60°/ S45°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N70°W-S70°E 20°/ S20°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3 N50°E-S50°W 41°/ S40°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
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Three joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The discontinuity data are given in the
following Table-5.
Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in
DPR stage to work out the presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
Hard competent charnockite and dolerite dykes will form the tunneling media. Class II
to III rockmass is anticipated along the HRT except at the shear zones, if present, where
poor rockmass will be encountered. In general, rockbolts besides lining are likely to be
required as support system.
5.3.3 Pressure Shaft
One inclined Pressure Shaft bifurcating into two horizontal pressure tunnel/penstock
have been proposed. The length of the shaft is about 352m and diameter 7.86m. The
length of each horizontal pressure tunnels on an average is about 94m and diameter of
5.56m. The alignment of pressure shaft is N14°W-S14°E and mainly covered with thick
debris/slope wash material (Plate II, III & IIIA). The Pressure Shaft will pass through
charnockite. Dolerite dykes may also be encountered. The strike and dip data of
charnockite have been collected from rock outcrops present in and around the
powerhouse. The strike and dip of charnockite varies from N45° to 70°W – S45° to
70°E/54° towards S45°-20°W. The pressure shaft alignment will intersect the foliation at
angles between 31° to 56° and is likely to be favourable. Three joint sets have dissected
the rockmass and the discontinuity data are given in the following Table-6.
Table-5: The discontinuity data in the Head Race Tunnel area
Joint No
Strike Dip/
dip direction Spacing
(mm) Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation N30° - 50°W to
S30° - 50°E
65° to 75°/ S30°W to S50°W
<100mm 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N60°E-S60°W 65°/ N30°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar, Undulating
J2 N80°E-S80°W 75°/ S10°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar, Undulating
J3 N70°W-S70°E 20°/ S20°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar, Undulating
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Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in
DPR stage to work out the presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
Mainly charnockite with/without dolerite dykes will form the tunneling media of Pressure
Shaft. Fresh and hard charnockite is expected at a shallow depth. Generally, class II to
III rockmass may form the tunneling media except along the shear zones where poor
rockmass will be present. In general, rockbolts and shotcrete are likely to be required as
temporary support system.
Table-6: The discontinuity data in the pressure shaft area
Joint No
Strike Dip/
dip direction Spacing
(mm) Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation N45° to 70°W –
S45° to 70°E
54°/ S45°-20°W (Average-
54º/S32ºW)
<100mm 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N60°E-S60°W 33°/ S30°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N25°E-S25°W 70°/ S65°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3 N40°E-S40°W 72°/ S50°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
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5.3.4 Underground Power house
An underground powerhouse (UGPH) of 112m
length, 24m width and 55m high, a transformer
cavern including secondary GIS (L=87m, W=18m
and H=22.50m) have been contemplated.
Possibility of presence of dolerite dykes cannot be
ruled out. At the powerhouse location the surface is
covered by debris material with exotic slided rock
blocks to the tune of 10m or more except one small
outcrops of charnockite at the western corner. The
geological map, longitudinal and cross-sections are
given in Plate III, IIIA & IIIC. The strike and dip of
charnockite is N45°W– S45° E/54° towards S45°W.
Three joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The
discontinuity data are given in the following Table-
7.
Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along
Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in DPR stage to work out the presence of
vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
A mesoscopic fold has been observed at the charnockite outcrop above the powerhouse
cavern. The plunge of the fold is 20° towards S30°W. The maximum cover of UGPH will
be 225m. One minor fault has been observed away from the TRT outfall area, presence
of such minor faults at this area cannot be ruled out. The L-axis of powerhouse is aligned
along N77°E-S77°W direction and it will make an angle of 58° with the strike of the
foliation. The alignment of powerhouse is found to be suitable. It will intersect the joints
at angles of 17°, 52° and 63° respectively. Three drill holes and one exploratory drift
have been proposed. Actual orientation can be worked out after 3D logging and in-situ
hydro-fracture test at the exploratory drift to powerhouse. Though the surface above the
Photo 5- Hard, competent
charnockite exposed at Alternate
III UGPH location
Table-7: The discontinuity data in the Powerhouse area
Joint No Strike Dip/
dip direction Spacing
(mm) Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation N45°W– S45° E 54°/ S45°W <100mm 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N60°E-S60°W 33°/ S30°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/ Undulating
J2 N25°E-S25°W 70°/ S65°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/ Undulating
J3 N40°E-S40°W 72°/ S50°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/ Undulating
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powerhouse cavern is covered by debris but rock will be present at the cavern. Mainly
hard, competent charnockite will be present at the powerhouse cavern. In addition,
presence of hard competent dolerite dykes may also present at places. Class II to III
rockmass is anticipated except along the shear zones if exists, where poor rockmass
will be present. In general, rockbolts and shotcrete are likely to be required as support
system. Detail geological investigations through sub-surface exploration will be
required.
5.3.5 Tail Race Tunnel (TRT)
One number of 9.45m dia and 585m long
TRT is proposed including 106m long, 5.56m
dia bifurcation tunnel from draft tube. The
alignment proposed at the initial (desktop
study) stage was found that it is passing
along a valley depression where debris
comprising huge boulders and rock blocks
are present. This depression may represent
a weak zone. There are chances of
seepage/flow of water and presence of
weathered rockmass at the TRT level.
Therefore, the alignment has been modified
and kept mainly along a spur. The alignment
of TRT is N12°W-S12°E and cover will vary
from 23m to 215m. Geological mapping
reveals that a cover of slope wash
material/debris is generally present along the TRT alignment. However, outcrops of
charnockite are also exposed. The strike and dip of charnockite varies from N60°-90°E–
S60°-90°W /68° towards S to S30°E. Three joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The
discontinuity data are given in the following Table-8.
Photo 6- Hard, competent Charnockite
outcrop at TRT location
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Mainly charnockite will form the tunneling media for the TRT (Plate III & IIIA).
Occasionally dolerite dyke may also be present.
Debris is exposed at the bellmouth portion of TRT, but at the bellmouth level charnockite
will be present, as rock is exposed along the river bed. Stereographic Analysis of
Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in DPR stage to work out the
presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
In general, good to fair (Class II to III) rockmass is anticipated along the TRT except at
shear zones, if present. Generally, rockbolts and lining are likely to be required as
support system.
It appears that the discharge capacity of the Kharika Jhora is less and a guide/training
wall may be considered on the opposite bank where rock is either exposed or present
at a shallow depth. However, it is felt that the guide wall may not be required as the
intake level is much below the MDDL and will be always under water.
5.3.6 Main Access Tunnel (MAT)
A 935m long and MAT towards S27°E has been proposed. The invert of the D-shaped
(8mx8.5m) MAT is kept at EL 270m (NSL 280m) and the service bay (Machine Hall
Floor) is at EL 228.3m, i.e. a reverse gradient of 1 in 22.42 has been provided along the
MAT which is user-friendly. Along the alignment of the MAT, mainly 2 to 10m, thick slope
wash material/debris with sporadic outcrops of charnockite is exposed (Plate III, IIID).
Slope wash material and small outcrops of weathered charnockite are present around
the portal of the MAT. Mesoscopic folds are present within charnockite outcrops near
the portal. The plunge of the folds are 70° towards S40°W. At the portal of the MAT,
about 45m wide dolerite dyke is exposed at EL ~ 282m. About 17m excavation at the
portal location will be involved to keep 1D rock cover above the crown of MAT. Fresh,
hard, competent dolerite will be present at the portal.
Table-8: The discontinuity data in the Trail Race Tunnel area
Joint No
Strike Dip/
dip direction Spacing (mm)
Continuity (m)
Characteristics
Foliation
N60°-90°E– S60°-90°W (Average-
N75°E-S75°W)
68°/ S to S30°E (Average-
68°/S15°E)
<100mm 2-3 Rough Planar
J1 N70°E-S70°W 50°/N20°W 200-600mm 2-3 Rough Planar,
Undulating
J2 N75°E-S75°W V-SV 200-600mm 2-3 Rough Planar,
Undulating
J3 N35°E-S35°W V-SV 200-600mm 2-3 Rough Planar,
Undulating
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The strike and dip of charnockite varies from N40°W– S40°E /63° towards S50°W. Three
joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The discontinuity data are given in the following
Table-9.
Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in
DPR stage to work out the presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
Mainly charnockite with few dolerite dykes will form the tunneling media of MAT. Fresh
and hard charnockite is expected at a shallow depth. Generally, class II to class III
rockmass is anticipated at the tunnel grade except at the weak/shear zones, if present
where rockmass will deteriorate to poor category.
Photo 7: An exposure of fold on nala bank at MAT location
Table-9: The discontinuity data in the Main Access Tunnel area
Joint No Strike Dip/
dip direction Spacing
(mm) Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation N40°W– S40°E 63°/S50°W <100mm 2-3 Rough Planar
J1 N85°E to E- S85°W to W
(Average- E-W)
33°/N05°W to N
(Average-33°/N)
200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N55°E-S55°W 49°/N35°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3 N70°E-S70°W 83°/N20°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
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Photo 8: The outcrops of Charnockite on nala bank at the MAT area
5.3.7 Cable Tunnel
A 414m long cable tunnel is kept at EL 280m (inv) (NSL 302.79m) in a reverse gradient
of 1 in 7.46. Mainly 2m to 10m thick slope wash material/debris with small outcrops of
charnockite are present along Cable Tunnel alignment. (Plate III, IIIE)
The strike and dip of charnockite varies from N65°E to E– S65°W to W/43°-51° towards
S25°E to S. Three joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The discontinuity data are
given in the following Table-10.
Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in
DPR stage to work out the presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
Table-10: The discontinuity data in the Cable Access Tunnel area
Joint No
Strike Dip/
dip direction Spacing
(mm) Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation
N65°E to E- S65°W to W
(Average- N77°E-S77°W)
43°-51°/ S25°E to S (Average-
47°/S13°E)
<100mm 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N50°W-S50°E 85°/N40°E 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N20°E-S20°W 60°/N70°W 200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3
N80°W to E - S80°E to W
(Average- N85°W-S85°E)
50°-60°/ N to N 10°E (Average-
55°/N05°E)
200-600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
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Mainly Charnockite will be the tunneling media of Cable Tunnel. A few dolerite dykes
may also be present in the tunnels. One drill hole will be required to fix the portal as thick
debris are exposed in and around the portal location.
5.3.8 Construction Adits
A 573m long construction adit to HRT/top of inclined pressure shaft is kept at EL 377m
(inv) (NSL 398m) in a reverse gradient of 1 in 175. Slope wash material/debris is
exposed along the major part of the alignment where thickness of overburden is
anticipated to be 5m to 10m (Plate III, IIIF). However, near the portal; the thickness of
debris is likely to reduce 2m to 5m as small outcrop of charnockite is exposed. The
foliation and joint data have been collected from the charnockite outcrops present
around the portal.
The strike of charnockite varies from N50°W to N35°W-S50°E to S35°W and dip from
42° to 50°/S40°W to S55°W. Three joint sets have dissected the rockmass. The
discontinuity data are given in the following Table-11.
Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in
DPR stage to work out the presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
Charnockite with/without dolerite dykes will be available along the adit alignment. Mainly
fresh, hard, competent charnockite with/without dolerite will form the tunneling media.
Table-11: The discontinuity data in the Adit to head Race Tunnel area
Joint
No Strike
Dip/
dip direction
Spacing
(mm)
Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation
N50°W to
N35°W-S50°E to
S35°W (Average-
N43°W –S43°E)
42° to 50°/S40°W
to S55°W
(Average-
46°/S47°W)
<100mm 2-3
Rough Planar
J1 N40°E-S40°W
Vertical to Sub
vertical
200-
600mm 1-2
Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N50°E to N80°E-
S50°W to S80°W
(Average N65°E
–S65°W)
55° to
60°/N40°W to
N10°W(Average-
58° /N25°W)
200-
600mm 1-2
Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3 N60°E-S60°W 84°/S30°E 200-
600mm 1-2 Rough Planar/
Undulating
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In general, good to fair (Class II to III) rockmass is anticipated along the construction
adits except at shear zones, if present where rockmass will be deteriorated. Generally,
rockbolts and shotcrete are likely to be required as support system.
The other construction adits e.g. Adit to Horizontal Pressure Tunnel, Adit to TRT, Adit
to Power House, Transformer Cavern etc. have been proposed from MAT and similar
rockmass condition is anticipated in those adits.
5.3.9 Lower Dam
A 699m long and 59.6m high (from NSL) Lower rockfill dam has been proposed across
Kharika jhora (Photo-9). Out of three alternative sites, this site is selected by avoiding
vast cultivated areas and minimum interference thereof. The site is located after the
debouching area of hills and plains. Therefore, mainly flat lands are present in major
portion of the dam with hills at both the abutments (Plate III, IIIB). The ‘U’ type broad
valley is suitable for an earth or rockfill dam. The site is mainly located within forest land.
However, a minimum portion of cultivated land falls within the dam and reservoir area.
This portion of the land belongs to government or private property; is to be confirmed.
Photo 9: The proposed Lower Dam site for Alternate-III
At this site, Kharika Jhora follows a meandering path and flows towards NNW. The
alignment of proposed dam is N59°E-S59°W. The river is 55m wide and river bed mainly
consists of boulders and pebbles mixed with sand & silt (Photo-10). Considerable areas
on both the banks are covered by flood plain deposits comprising mainly sand, silt and
small pebbles. The width of the flood plain deposit along the dam axis is about 75m on
the left bank and 50m on the right bank. Colluvium/slope wash material comprising
mainly silty clay is exposed at the dam site between the flood plain deposit and abutment
hills on both the banks. This is likely to be deposited as rain wash and sheet erosion
from abutment hills. However, this silty clay material may also be derived from
laterite/latosol due to erosion/leaching out of iron oxide. The nature of this deposit is to
be confirmed from sub-surface exploration through drill holes/test pits.
Proposed Lower Dam axis
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Charnockite/pyroxene granulite is expected at a reasonable depth below river borne
material (RBM) and colluvium/latosol deposit.
Photo 10: River Borne Material (RBM) at the lower dam site
Dolerite is exposed on the left abutment with small outcrops of charnockite and on the
right abutment pyroxene granulite (basic charnockite) is present below slope wash
material/debris (Plate-III, IIIA & IIIB). Due to absence of contact between charnockite
and pyroxene granulite, an inferred contact is shown in the geological map & section
considering differentiation in the same phase of intrusion. The strike of charnockite
varies from N20°E to E-S20°W to W and dip from 25° to 40° towards S to SE. Westerly
dip has also been observed. This is due to folding nature of the rock. The joint sets
dissected the rockmass are also varies on both banks. Three joint sets on each bank
have been reported. The discontinuity data are given in the following Table-12&13
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Stereographic Analysis of Discontinuities along Head Race Tunnel will be carried out in
DPR stage to work out the presence of vulnerable wedges required for stitching.
A few drill holes will be required along the river section below RBM to know the sub-
surface bed rock configuration. However, competent rock will be available at shallow
depth on both the abutments. A positive cut off down to rock has been suggested to
avoid seepage/leakage below the dam foundation resulting water logging at the
downstream. As the foliation and joints are cross-cutting the dam axis from acute to
obtuse angles including river parallel joints, curtain grouting is also suggested to prevent
seepage/leakage from the reservoir.
Table-12: The discontinuity data in the left bank of lower dam area
Joint No Strike Dip/
dip direction
Spacing
(mm)
Continuity
(m) Characteristics
Foliation
N20° to 40°E-
S20° to 40°W 40°/S70° to 50°E <100 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N50°W –S50°E 60°/S40°W 200-400 2-3 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N20°E -S20°W 65°/N70°W 200-600 2-3 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3 N70°W –S70°E SV 200-600 2-3 Rough Planar/
Undulating
Table-13: The discontinuity data in the right bank of lower dam area
Joint No Strike Dip/
dip direction
Spacing
(m)
Continuity
(m)
Characteristics
Foliation
N50°E to E-
S50°W to W
25°-38°/S40°E
to S <100 1-2 Rough Planar
J1 N60°E –S60°W 63°/N30°W 200-400 2-3 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J2 N30°E –S30°W SV 200-600 2-3 Rough Planar/
Undulating
J3 N20°W –S20°E 55°-68°/N70°E 200-600 2-3 Rough Planar/
Undulating
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An ungated side chute spillway may be feasible on the right bank which will be founded
on basic charnockite (pyroxene granulite). A long spill channel will be required to
discharge the spill water to Potteruvagu River through Kharika Jhora. However, a
central spillway may also be feasible but in this case very high concrete structure will be
required.
It appears that the reservoir will be competent and chances of leakage through reservoir
is remote as no major fault/lineaments are passing across the reservoir and dam and
high hills are present along the reservoir rim. It also appears that the reservoir rim will
be stable due to presence of hard rock or slope wash material at a relatively gentle
slope.
Detailed sub-surface geological investigation in this stage (DPR) will be carried out to
decipher the foundation condition including depth of COT of the dam.
5.4 Construction Material
A hydroelectric project consisting of a 70m high earth dam (Chitrakonda dam), HRT and
surface powerhouse is present near the project site. This indicates availability of
construction material in nearby areas. The borrow area and quarry sites of the existing
project can be utilized.
Coarse aggregate
A number of dolerite dykes are present in and around the project (Plate-II & III). Fresh
dolerite dyke can be used as coarse aggregate of concrete. Again, some quartzite
outcrops are also present in the vicinity of project site which can also be used. However,
determination of engineering properties and quantity assessment will be undertaken
during DPR stage to know their suitability for wearing and non-wearing surfaces as well
as availability of sufficient quantities.
Fine aggregate
The sand deposit of Potteruvagu River may be utilized as fine aggregates. Sand
deposits of Sileru River will also be explored. Tentative locations of sand quarries along
Potteruvagu River are marked in Plate II & III however, suitable quarry sites will be
selected in DPR stage. The required tests will be done to know their suitability. In
addition, the material from crushing of fresh rock (charnockite & dolerite) may also be
used as fine aggregate, if found suitable.
Impervious Clay
Lateritic soil (Latosol) is generally used in many dams as impervious core or as a
construction material of a homogeneous earth dam. Sandy/silty clay is present just
upstream of the lower dam site which appears to be suitable. Another location of latosol
have also been identified at the proposed intake location of Alternate I site. The locations
are shown in Plate II & III. However, laboratory test is required to know the suitability of
the material. Efforts will also be made to identify the borrow areas/old quarries of the
existing dam.
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Rock blocks for rip-rap & rock toe of dam
Fresh charnockite and dolerite can be used for rip-rap & rock toe of dam. The excavated
muck (charnockite) from the proposed HRT- powerhouse-TRT of this project can also
be used
5.5 Conclusions and Recommendations
The proposed Balimela Pumped Storage Project is located within charnockite rocks.
The water will be diverted from the reservoir of existing Balimela dam constructed long
back across Sileru River as a joint venture of Govt. of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh;
through an HRT to an underground powerhouse to generate 500MW of peaking power.
The tail water will be stored by constructing a rockfill dam at lower level to be pumped
to upper reservoir (Balimela reservoir) in lean hours to recycle the same for generation
of peaking power. Alternative III site has been selected out of three sites on techno-
economic consideration. The summarized of the observations are given below:-
Detailed surface geological mapping on 1:2000 scale of the project components have
been completed and programme for sub-surface geological investigations has been
worked out for assessment of sub-surface geology.
A. Regional Geology and Geomorphology
The project area belongs to Eastern Ghat Hill Ranges to the east and Pediplains towards
west. The terrain belongs to Charnockite Group of rocks under Eastern Ghat
Supergroup. The rock type is mainly acid to intermediate charnockite with or without
lateritic cover and dolerite dykes.
B. Seismicity
The area falls within Seismic Zone-II as per Seismic Zonation Map of India. No major
earthquakes have occurred in recent and historical past. A number of shear zones have
dissected the rockmass. The site specific seismic parameter is required to be derived
and the same will be done during DPR stage.
C. Intake
The intake has been proposed from Balimela reservoir i.e. on the right bank of Sileru
River. At the intake area slope wash material with outcrops of charnockite & dolerite are
exposed. It is suggested to keep the intake adjacent to FRL of upper reservoir where
about 40m excavation will be required. It is expected that hard competent rock with
sufficient cover will be available. An approach channel is to be excavated.
D. HRT
The HRT will pass through charnockite & occasionally dolerite. The maximum cover of
HRT will be 236m. Hard competent charnockite with/without dolerite will form the
tunneling media. Class-II to III rockmass is expected at the tunnel grade and in general
rockbolts and lining are likely to be required as support system.
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E. Pressure Shaft
Mainly charnockite will be present along the Pressure Shaft alignment. In general,
rockbolts and shotcrete are likely to be required as temporary support system.
F. Underground Power house
An underground power house (UGPH) will be housed within charnockite. The L-axis of
powerhouse is proposed along N77°E-S77°W direction which will intersect the strike of
the foliation of the rock at an angle of 58°. Hard, competent charnockite is expected at
the Powerhouse cavern. Dolerite dyke may also be present. Class II to III rockmass is
anticipated except along the shear zones, if present, where poor rockmass will be
encountered. In general, rockbolts and shotcrete are likely to be required as support
system. Detailed sub-surface geological investigations will be carried out at DPR stage
for finalization of the orientation of powerhouse, realistic assessment of rockmass
condition and to workout actual support system.
G. TRT
Charnockite will form the tunneling media for the TRT. Debris is exposed at the
bellmouth portion of TRT, but at the bellmouth level charnockite will be present. In
general, good to fair rockmass is anticipated along the TRT except at shear zones, if
present. The rock cover along TRT will vary from 23m to 213m. Class-II to III rockmass
is expected at the tunnel grade and in general rockbolts and lining are likely to be
required as support system.
H. Lower dam
The site is selected by avoiding vast cultivated areas and is mainly located within forest
land. A 699m long and 59.6m high (from NSL) Lower rockfill Dam has been proposed
across Kharika jhora. Charnockite under a thick (5m to 10m) cover of river
deposit/colluvium/latosol is present at the central portion of the dam. Dolerite is exposed
on the left abutment and on the right abutment pyroxene granulite (basic charnockite) is
present below debris/slope wash material. A positive cut off and a grout curtain are
suggested.
An ungated side chute spillway may be feasible on the right bank of lower reservoir
which will be founded on basic charnockite (pyroxene granulite). However, a central
spillway may also be feasible but in this case very high concrete structure will be
required.
It appears that the reservoir will be competent & stable and chances of leakage through
reservoir are remote.
I. Construction Material
A hydroelectric project consisting of 70m high earth dam, HRT and surface powerhouse
is present near the project site. This indicates availability of construction material.
Borrow and quarry area of the existing project can be utilized.
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A number of dolerite dykes and quartzite outcrops are present in and around the project
site and may be used for coarse aggregate. Excavated muck consisting of charnockite
from tunnel and UGPH can also be used, if found suitable.
The sand deposit of Sileru and Potteruvagu rivers may be utilized as fine aggregates.
Some locations of sand quarries are identified. However, suitable quarry site will be
selected. Crushing of excavated muck from tunnel and UGPH may also be used, if found
suitable.
Lateritic soil (Latosol) is generally used in many dams as impervious core or as a
construction material of a homogeneous earth dam. Latosol (Sandy/silty clay) present
just downstream of the lower dam site and intake location of Alternate I site appears to
be suitable. However, laboratory test is required to know the suitability of the material.
Efforts will also be made to identify the borrow areas of the existing dam.
Fresh charnockite and dolerite can be used for rip-rap & rock toe of dam.
PROJECT PLANNING AND INSTALLEDCAPACITY
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6.1 Introduction
The Balimela Pumped Storage Project (500MW) envisages utilization of existing Balimela
reservoir in the Sileru river basin as upper reservoir for installation of pumped storage
facility. The lower reservoir for reversible operation is proposed to be created near the
existing power house.
6.2 Existing Balimela Hydroelectric Project
The existing Balimela Hydroelectric Project (510 MW) comprises a 70 m high Balimela
earth fill dam, three earthen dykes and one masonary saddle to form a reservoir with a
live storage capacity of 2676 million m3 (MCum) between FRL 462.10m and MDDL
438.91m. The masonry saddle dam is designed to serves as spillway. The waters
regulated at the reservoir are shared equally between the States of Odisha and Andhra
Pradesh.
The share of Odisha is diverted to adjoining Potteru river sub-basin through a 4 km long
tunnel to utilise a drop of 280 m for power generation at existing Balimela Powerhouse
having an installation of 510MW. The salient features of the project are given at Annex-
1.
The power house releases are utilised for irrigation by constructing a barrage on the
Potteru and associated canal system.
6.3 Balimela Pumped Storage Project
The proposed Pumped Storage Project (500 MW) envisages utilisation of the existing
Balimela reservoir as the upper reservoir. The lower reservoir shall be created in the
Kharika Jhora nala by construction of a rockfill dam.
6.3.1 Existing Balimela Reservoir - Upper Reservoir
The existing Balimela reservoir shall serve as upper reservoir of pumped storage
operation of the project. The reservoir has a live storage capacity of 2676 million m3 as
under.
Chapter - 4Project Planning and Installed Capacity
The waters of the Sileru river at existing Balimela dam are shared equally by Odisha and
Andhra Pradesh. The Odisha’s share of waters is diverted to adjacent Potteru sub-basin
for power generation at Balimela power house having an installation of 510 MW
comprising 6 units of 60MW commissioned during 1973-77 and 2 unis of 75 MW
commissioned in 2008-09.
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Particulars Elevation (m) Storage (million
m3)
FRL 462.10 3610
MDDL 438.91 934
Live Storage
2676
The reservoir area capacity characteristics are given at Annex-2 and presented in the
Figure 1 below.
Only a fraction of the live storage capacity available in the existing reservoir will be
utilized for pumped storage operation which is 0.25% of the live storage capacity of the
Balimela reservoir.
6.3.2 Lower Reservoir
The lower reservoir for pumped turbine operation will be located in Kharika Jhora nala
and will be created by construction of a rockfill dam.
The area capacity characteristics of the lower reservoir are given at Annex-3 and
presented graphically in the Figure 2 below.
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
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Live storage capacity of 6.811 million m3 is available between FRL 255.68m and MDDL
245.80m for operation of the pumped storage project.
6.4 Operating Gross Head
Gross operating head on the pumped storage units would vary from 216.30 m to 183.29
m. The minimum gross head is 84.74% of the maximum gross head. The head loss in
the water conductor system has been estimated as 9 m. Accordingly, the net head on the
machine would vary from a maximum of 207.30 m to the minimum of 174.29 m. The
minimum net head is 84.07% of the maximum net head.
6.5 Diurnal Storage Requirement
As the diurnal storage capacity required for pumped turbine operation is very small
compared to the storage capacity of the upper Balimela reservoir, there is no constraint in
earmarking diurnal storage in the reservoir for pumped storage scheme operation.
However, the size of the project would depend on the diurnal storage that could be
provided in the lower reservoir taking into considerations the topographical features of the
site, technical and economic considerations. A diurnal storage of 6.811 MCum has been
provided in the lower reservoir between FRL 255.68 m and MDDL 245.80m.
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
6.6 Installed Capacity
Considering the availability of the diurnal storage capacity in lower reservoir an
installation of 500 MW comprising 2 units of 250 MW has been provided. The project
would provide peaking capacity of 500 MW for 6 hours’ block.
6.7 Commissioning Schedule
The DPR of the project would be ready during 2020. Considering one year for obtaining
various clearances, one year for pre-construction activities, the active construction on the
project could be started during 2022. The project could be implemented in about four and
half years and commissioning achieved during 2026. The studies for capacity addition of
the project have, therefore, carried out considering the power requirements during the
year 2026-27.
6.8 Power Scenario
6.8.1 Installed Capacity in Odisha
The installed generating capacity in Odisha as on 30-Nov-2018 was 7376.60 MW
comprising as under.
Type
Installed Capacity
(MW) (%)
Coal 4992.9 67.69%
Hydro 2150.92 29.16%
RES 232.78 3.16%
Total 7376.6 100.00%
The share of hydro in the present installed capacity is about 29% against the desirable
level of 40%.
The hydroelectric power potential in the State has been assessed as 2981 MW in
schemes above 25 MW, the bulk of which 2142.3 MW (71.86%) has already been
developed as per CEA Report (Annex-4). The development of remaining potential 838.8
MW (28.14%) have certain issues involved and is not likely to yield benefits in near future.
Therefore, to ameliorate the situation, development of pumped storage projects would
need to be considered to meet the growth in the peaking capacity requirement of the
power system. In this context, the proposed Balimela PSS has been identified.
6.8.2 Power Supply Position in Odisha
The power supply position in the State during 2017-18 has been as under.
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
Peak Demand (MW) 4652
Peak Availability (MW) 4402
Shortage (MW) 250
% Shortage 5.37%
Energy Requirement
(GWh) 28801
Energy Availability
(GWh) 28706
Shortage (GWh) 95
% Shortage 0.33%
The month wise actual power supply position in the State is given in Annex-5.
6.8.3 Power Requirement
The actual peak demand and annual energy requirement in Odisha during the year 2017-
18 were 4652 MW and 28801 GWh respectively. As per 19 EPS, the peak requirement
would grow to 5878 MW during 2024-25. The year-wise power requirements are given in
Annex-6 and reproduced for some year in the table below.
Year Peak Demand
(MW)
Energy
Requirement
(GWh)
2021-22 5340 32164
2024-25 5878 35219
2026-27 6273 37453
2031-32 7232 42903
2036-37 8392 49786
The power requirement in the State projected at 6273 MW during the year 2026-27 as
above would require installed capacity of about 10,000 MW having anticipated share of
hydro capacity to be around 21%. In view of limited conventional hydroelectric resources
in the State, pumped storage schemes are being planned to cater to the peaking demand.
6.9 Operation Simulation
The operation simulation of the two reservoirs for pumped storage operation has been
carried out considering the storage characteristics as given in para 3.1 and 3.2. The
simulation has been carried out considering a shorter time interval of 10 minutes to take
into account the level variations in the two reservoirs.
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
6.9.1 Operating Levels of Reservoirs
6.9.1.1 Balimela Reservoir – Upper Reservoir
The Balimela reservoir has a live storage capacity of 2676 million m3 between FRL
462.10m and MDDL 438.91m. Between these two levels, there would be temporal
variations of the reservoir level over the months of a year. The extent of daily
drawdown/built up of the reservoir during generation/pumping operation would depend on
the initial reservoir level. As the storage requirement of 6.81 MCum for pumped storage
operation is very small as compared to the live storage available in the reservoir,
drawdown would be very small in magnitude. The drawdown at various reservoir levels is
given in Annex-7. The drawdown would vary from a minimum of 3.0 cm when the
reservoir is near FRL to a maximum of 10.6 cm when the reservoir is near MDDL.
6.9.1.2 Lower Reservoir
The storage of 6.811 million m3 has been provided in the Lower reservoir for pump-
storage operation.
6.9.2 Generator Turbine efficiency
The efficiency of the pump-turbine unit is adopted as 92%. The generator and transformer
combined efficiency is adopted as 98%.
6.9.3 Losses in the Water Conductor System
The losses in the water conductor system have been considered as 9 m.
6.9.4 Evaporation Loss
The monthly evaporation loss data adopted for the studies is given in Annex-8. The
annual depth of evaporation is 165.6 cm. The additional evaporation loss in the system
due to Balimela Pumped Storage Project shall be very small as discussed in succeeding
paragraphs.
6.9.4.1 Evaporation Loss at Balimela Reservoir
The variations in the reservoir level of Balimela due to the operation of Balimela Pumped
Storage Project are relatively very small. Therefore, there would be no additional
evaporation losses at Balimela reservoir, attributable to the operation of pumped storage
project.
6.9.4.2 Evaporation Loss at Lower Reservoir
From the daily depth of evaporation as given in Chapter on Hydrology, the annual depth
of evaporation works out as 165.6 cm. The area of the lower reservoir at average level of
250.74 m is 68.42 ha. The annual evaporation loss works out as 1.09 million m3.
Chapter 6: Project Planning and Installed Capacity 7
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
The annual average flow in the river as per recommended hydrological series is 5469
million m3.
6.9.5 Operation Simulation Studies
The studies have been carried out for two scenarios as under.
Simulation scenario-1: at the beginning of generating cycle, the Balimela
reservoir is at FRL and Lower reservoir at MDDL.
Simulation scenario-2: at the beginning of generating cycle, the Balimela
reservoir level is close to MDDL and the Lower reservoir at MDDL.
6.9.5.1 Operation Simulation-Scenario-1
The simulation studies have been carried out for the initial reservoir levels as under.
Reservoir Initial Reservoir Level
Balimela FRL 462.10 m
Lower reservoir MDDL 245.80 m
The results of the simulation studies for generating mode are given in Annex-9 and
summarized below.
At the beginning of the generation, the Balimela reservoir is at FRL 462.10 m. The
reservoir draws down to 462.07 m in 6 hours of full load operation representing a
drawdown of 0.03m (3.0cm).
The storage utilized for operation is 5.99 million m3.
At the start of generation, the Lower reservoir is at its MDDL 245.80 m and the
reservoir builds up to a level of 254.61 m, a rise of 8.81m in the reservoir level.
The average net head in 10-minute interval varies from a minimum of 204.35m to a
maximum of 213.27m.
The energy generation during the period is 3000 MWh.
The simulation studies for pumping mode are given in Annex-10. The pumping energy
requirement would be 3666.67 MWh which gives a cycle efficiency of 81.81%.
6.9.5.2 Operation Simulation-Scenario-2
The simulation studies are carried out considering the other extreme operating levels i.e.
the Balimela reservoir near its MDDL and starting level of Lower Reservoir at its MDDL
adopting the initial reservoir levels as under.
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(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
Reservoir Initial Reservoir Level
Balimela RL 439.016 m
Lower Reservoir RL 245.80 m
The results of the simulation studies are given in Annex-11 and summarized below.
At the beginning of the generation, the Balimela reservoir is at RL 439.016 m. The
reservoir draws down to 438.91 m in 6 hours of full load operation representing a
drawdown of 10.6cm.
The storage utilized for operation is 6.81 million m3.
At the start of generation, the Lower reservoir is at its RL 245.80 m and the
reservoir builds up to a level of 255.68 m, a rise of 9.88m in the reservoir level.
The average net head in 10-minute interval varies from a minimum of 179.26m to a
maximum of 189.46m.
The simulation studies for pumping mode are given in Annex-12.
6.10 Impact on the Operation of Existing Projects
The waters at the existing Balimela reservoir are shared equally by the State of Odisha
and Andhra Pradesh which are utilised for power generation in Odisha and Andhra
Pradesh. Considering the storage required for pumped storage operation as 6.81 million
m3, the drawdown of Balimela reservoir level would vary from 3 cm at FRL to 10.6 cm at
MDDL. The Balimela reservoir drawdowns when pumped storage project operates at
various reservoir levels are indicated in Annex-7. This drawdown would, however, be
filled up during pumping operation during the same day. The pumped storage operation
shall, therefore, practically have no/negligible impact on the normal conventional
operation and annual energy generation from the existing power plant directly fed by
Balimela reservoir.
6.11 Source of Pumping Power
The eastern region has limited hydroelectric resources, bulk of which have already been
harnessed. The installed capacity in Odisha and Eastern region as on 30th Nov 18 is
given in the Table below.
Chapter 6: Project Planning and Installed Capacity 9
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
Table: Installed Capacity in Odisha and Eastern Region as on
30.11.2018
Type Odisha Eastern Region
(MW) (%) (MW) (%)
Coal 4992.9 67.69% 27201.64 81.62%
Gas 0 0.00% 100 0.30%
Hydro 2150.92 29.16% 4942.12 14.83%
RES 232.78 3.16% 1083.64 3.25%
Total 7376.6 100.00% 33327.4 100.00%
The hydro share in Odisha is 29% whereas in eastern region it is only 14.83%. The
States of eastern region depend mainly on coal based thermal power generation for
meeting the electricity demand. In view of the large existing coal based thermal capacity
in the region and also future additions till 2026, bulk of which will be from coal based
power plants, there would be adequate availability of off-peak power for pumping
operation.
Annex-1
1 Name of the Power Station Balimela Power House
2 Name of the River Sileru
3 Location
State Odisha
Nearest town Malkangiri
Distance 35 km. From Malkangiri
4 Hydrology
Catchment area 4910 square km (Out of which 2228 square km is
interrupted at Jolaput dam and 2681 square km free)
Average Annual Inflow 5189.5 Mcum
5 Dam
Type of Dam (main) Earthfill Gravity
Length 1823 m
Maximum Height 70 m
Length of Dam 1823 m
5 Reservoir
FRL / MWL 462.10 mts / 462.70 m
MDDL 438.9 m
Storage capacity at FRL 3610 Mcum
Storage capacity at MDDL 934 Mcum
Live Storage capacity 2676 Mcum
6 Water Conductor System
(i) Open Channel
Length 2042 m (6630 ft)
Discharge: 8000 Cum
Bed Level : 428.9 m (1407 ft)
Slope : 2.819444444
(ii) Valve House
Butterfly valve 8 Nos (one for each machine)
Diameter 2.6 m ( 8.53 ft)
Discharge : 41.5 m3/sec (1462 cft)
(iii) Headrace Tunnel
Length 4112 m (13360 ft)
Diameter : 7.62 m (25 ft)
(iv) Penstock
Steel Penstock : 8 nos
Length : 548 m
Diameter (varying) 2591mm to 2362 mm
Plate Thickness (varying) : 19mm to 54 mm
7 Power House
Type Surface
No. of Units 8 (Eight)
Capacity of each Unit 60 MW (Unit 1 to 6), 75 MW (Unit-7 & 8)
Total capacity 510 MW
8 Turbine
Number 8 (Eight)
Type Francis Vertical
Balimela Pumped Storage ProjectSalient Features of existinng Balimela Hydroelectric Project
LMW,Russia (Unit 1 to 6)
OJSC,PM,Russia (Unit 7 to 8)
Net Head
(I) Maxl. Head 289 m
(ii) Minimum 257 m
(iii) Rated 274 m
Normal Speed 375 rpm
Runaway Speed 620 rpm (Unit 1 - 6) 640 rpm (Unit 7 - 8)
9 Tail race
Type of Tunnel / Channel Channel
10 Generators
No. of Units 8 (Eight)
Type Suspension
Make Electrosila (USSR)
Voltage 11 KV
66.7 MVA / 60 MW (Unit 1 to 6)
83.30 MVA / 75 MW (Unit 7 to 8)
Current 3500 amp. (Unit 1 to 6), 4374 amp.(Unit 7 to 8)
Power factor 0.9 lag
Speed 375 rpm
Excitation System 0.9
(i) Main Exciter 230 V / 1040 Amp.(Unit 1 to 6)
(ii) Pilot Excitor 200V (Unit 1 to 6)
230 V / 1040 Amp.
11 Dates of Commissionig
Unit - 1 60 MW August 14, 1973
Unit - 2 60 MW January 25, 1974
Unit - 3 60 MW August 24, 1974
Unit - 4 60 MW March 26, 1975
Unit - 5 60 MW May 7, 1976
Unit - 6 60 MW January 5, 1977
Unit - 7 75 MW December 23, 2008
Unit - 8 75 MW January 23, 2009
Capacity
Make
Annex-2
Sl No
Elevation
(m)
Area
(ha)
Capacity
(MCum)
1 437 6059.79 816.3480
2 438 6383.17 877.2667
3 439 6707.60 940.5884
4 440 6983.48 1010.2657
5 441 7306.86 1082.5629
6 442 7667.41 1156.9685
7 443 8037.24 1233.6216
8 444 8407.07 1313.8637
9 445 8776.90 1397.4765
10 446 9174.61 1485.6972
11 447 9572.31 1577.2070
12 448 9962.24 1672.7226
13 449 10414.17 1774.2450
14 450 10830.45 1880.3404
15 451 11209.57 1991.8240
16 452 11700.18 2111.6319
17 453 12118.37 2236.7231
18 454 12616.23 2369.0720
19 455 13068.15 2497.5580
20 456 13575.56 2627.5598
21 457 14078.89 2762.2692
22 458 14655.40 2900.6948
23 459 15227.32 3047.7421
24 460 15642.34 3214.9676
25 461 16251.94 3401.9816
26 462 16861.54 3595.5178
27 462.686 17512.22 3695.3480
Balimela Pumped Storage ProjectArea Capacity Characteristics of Balimela Reservoir
Annex-3
Sl No
Elevation
(m)
Area
(ha)
Capacity
(MCum)
1 205 1.63 0.000
2 210 10.00 0.261
3 215 19.71 0.990
4 220 28.66 2.192
5 225 37.73 3.847
6 230 44.68 5.905
7 235 51.29 8.302
8 240 56.67 11.000
9 245 61.91 13.964
10 250 67.25 17.192
11 255 75.14 20.750
12 260 84.04 24.728
13 265 92.34 29.135
14 270 100.57 33.956
15 275 114.22 39.322
Balimela Pumped Storage ProjectArea Capacity Characteristics of Balimela Lower Reservoir
Total Above 25 MW
(MW) (MW) (MW) % (MW) (%) (MW) (%) (MW) %
NORTHERN Jammu & Kashmir 14146 13543 3449.0 25.47 1935.5 14.29 5384.5 39.76 8158.5 60.24
Himachal Pradesh 18820 18540 9809.0 52.91 1885.0 10.17 11694.0 63.07 6846.0 36.93
Punjab 971 971 1096.3 100 206.0 21.22 1302.3 100.00 0.0 0.00
Haryana# 64 64 0.0 0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00
Rajasthan## 496 483 411.0 85.09 0.0 0.00 411.0 100.00 0.0 0.00
Uttarakhand 18175 17998 3756.4 20.87 1490.0 8.28 5246.4 29.15 12751.7 70.85
Uttar Pradesh* 723 664 501.6 75.54 0.0 0.00 501.6 75.54 39.0 5.87
Sub Total (NR) 53395 52263 19023.3 36.40 5516.5 10.56 24539.8 46.95 27723.2 53.05
WESTERNMadhya Pradesh. 2243 1970 2235.0 100 400.0 20.30 2635.0 100.00 0.0 0.00
Chhattisgarh 2242 2202 120.0 5.45 0.0 0.00 120.0 5.45 2082.0 94.55
Gujarat### 619 590 550.0 100 0.0 0.00 550.0 100.00 0.0 0.00
Maharashtra 3769 3314 2647.0 79.87 0.0 0.00 2647.0 79.87 667.0 20.13
Goa 55 55 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 55.0 100.00
Sub total (WR) 8928 8131 5552.0 68.28 400.0 4.92 5952.0 73.20 2179.0 26.80
SOUTHERNAndhra Pradesh 2366 2341 1610.0 68.77 960.0 41.01 2570.0 109.78 0.0 0.00
Telangana 2058 2019 800.0 39.62 0.0 0.00 800.0 39.62 1219.0 60.38
Karnataka 6602 6459 3644.2 56.42 0.0 0.00 3644.2 56.42 2814.8 43.58
Kerala 3514 3378 1856.5 54.96 100.0 2.96 1956.5 57.92 1421.5 42.08
Tamilnadu 1918 1693 1778.2 100 0.0 0.00 1778.2 100.00 0.0 0.00
Sub Total (SR) 16458 15890 9688.9 60.97 1060.0 6.67 10748.9 67.65 5141.1 32.35
EASTERNJharkhand 753 582 170.0 29.21 0.0 0.00 170.0 29.21 412.0 70.79
Bihar#### 70 40 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00
Odisha 2999 2981 2142.3 71.86 0.0 0.00 2142.3 71.86 838.8 28.14
West Bengal 2841 2829 441.2 15.60 120.0 4.24 561.2 19.84 2267.8 80.16
Sikkim 4286 4248 2169.0 51.06 1133.0 26.67 3302.0 77.73 946.0 22.27
Sub Total (ER) 10949 10680 4922.5 46.09 1253.0 11.73 6175.5 57.82 4504.6 42.18
NORTH EASTERNMeghalaya 2394 2298 322.0 14.01 0.0 0.00 322.0 14.01 1976.0 85.99
Tripura 15 0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00
Manipur 1784 1761 105.0 5.96 0.0 0.00 105.0 5.96 1656.0 94.04
Assam 680 650 350.0 53.85 0.0 0.00 350.0 53.85 300.0 46.15
Nagaland 1574 1452 75.0 5.17 0.0 0.00 75.0 5.17 1377.0 94.83
Arunachal Pd 50328 50064 515.0 1.03 2744.0 5.48 3259.0 6.51 46805.0 93.49
Mizoram 2196 2131 60.0 2.82 0.0 0.00 60.0 2.82 2071.0 97.18
Sub Total (NER) 58971 58356 1427.0 2.45 2744.0 4.70 4171.0 7.15 54185.0 92.85
ALL INDIA 148701 145320 40613.6 27.95 10973.5 7.55 51587.1 35.50 93732.9 64.50 Note:- 1. Does not include pumped storage schemes
As on 30.11.2018
In Operation
Capacity yet to be taken up under construction
2. In some states the total of the capacity developed and balance capacity is different from the potential assessed . This is due to change in capacity of the schemes, addition/ deletion of the schemes and merger of two schemes into one etc. *Eastern Yamuna Canal project (35 MW) has been developed in 2 stages each having Installed Capacity below 25 MW
####Identified project namely East Gandak Canal has been developed with installed capacity below 25 MW
# # Two schemes namely Mahi Bajaj Sagar I & II were identified for I.C. of 97 MW has been developed with I.C of 140 MW. Gandhi Sagar (115 MW) scheme was identified in Rajasthan but has been developed in Madhya Pradesh with same capacity.
#Western Yamuna Canal project (64 MW) has been developed in 4 stages each having Installed Capacity below 25 MW
3. In addition to above 9 PSS ( 4785.6 MW) are under operation, 3 PSS (1205 MW) are under construction and 1 PSS (1000 MW) is Concurred by CEA , 3 PSS (2920MW) are under S&I AND 1 PSS of I.C. 660 MW is under Heldup list.
###Two schemes namely Ukai Dam and Sardar Sarovar were identified for an I.C. of 590 MW. However as per actual, the I.C. is 550 MW.
STATUS OF HYDRO ELECTRIC POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ( In terms of Installed capacity - Above 25 MW)
Region/ State
Identified Capacity as per reassessment study Capacity Capacity
Under Construction Capacity In
Operation + Under Construction
Annex-5
(MW) (%) (GWh) (%)
Apr-17 4227 4227 0 0.00 2500 2499 -1 -0.04
May-17 4208 4208 0 0.00 2556 2555 -1 -0.04
Jun-17 4652 4652 0 0.00 2289 2289 0 0.00
Jul-17 4154 4154 0 0.00 2427 2427 0 0.00
Aug-17 4210 4210 0 0.00 2455 2455 0 0.00
Sep-17 4325 4325 0 0.00 2613 2610 -3 -0.11
Oct-17 4370 4370 0 0.00 2697 2694 -3 -0.11
Nov-17 4108 4108 0 0.00 2125 2101 -24 -1.13
Dec-17 4351 4151 -200 -4.60 2161 2160 -1 -0.05
Jan-18 4181 3931 -250 -5.98 2291 2289 -2 -0.09
Feb-18 4109 4109 0 0.00 2149 2121 -28 -1.30
Mar-18 4652 4402 -250 -5.37 2538 2506 -32 -1.26
Annual 4652 4402 -250 -5.37 28801 28706 -95 -0.33
Power Supply Position in Odisha during 2017-18
Month
Peak Energy
Demand
(MW)
Availability
(MW)
Surplus(+)/Deficit(-) Requirement
(GWh)
Availability
(GWh)
Surplus(+)/Deficit(-)
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
Pe
ak (
MW
)
Month
Peak: Demand vs Availability
Peak Demand Availability
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Ener
gy (
GW
h)
Month
Energy: Requirement vs Availability
Requirement Availability
Annex-6
YearPeak Demand
(MW)
Energy Requirement
(GWh)
Load Factor
(%)
2017-18 $ 4652 28802 70.68%
2018-19 4816 29124 69.03%
2019-20 5016 30302 68.96%
2020-21 5176 31224 68.86%
2021-22 5340 32164 68.76%
2022-23 5517 33172 68.64%
2023-24 5691 34163 68.53%
2024-25 5878 35219 68.40%
2025-26 6073 36326 68.28%
2026-27 6273 37453 68.16%
2027-28 6454 38485 68.07%
2028-29 6640 39545 67.98%
2029-30 6832 40634 67.90%
2030-31 7029 41753 67.81%
2031-32 7232 42903 67.72%
2032-33 7450 44199 67.72%
2033-34 7675 45534 67.72%
2034-35 7907 46909 67.72%
2035-36 8146 48326 67.72%
2036-37 8392 49786 67.72%
$ actual
Figures in Italics and smaller Font are Interpolated
Balimela Pumped Storage ProjectPower Requirement in Odisha as per 19th EPS
ANNEX-7
Elevation
(m)
Storage
(Mcum)
Elevation
(m)
Storage
(Mcum)
439.016 941.70 6.811 438.91 934.89 0.106
440.00 1010.27 6.811 439.90 1003.45 0.100
441.00 1082.56 6.811 440.91 1075.75 0.092
442.00 1156.97 6.811 441.91 1150.16 0.089
443.00 1233.62 6.811 442.91 1226.81 0.086
444.00 1313.86 6.811 443.92 1307.05 0.082
445.00 1397.48 6.811 444.92 1390.67 0.079
446.00 1485.70 6.811 445.92 1478.89 0.080
447.00 1577.21 6.811 446.93 1570.40 0.072
448.00 1672.72 6.811 447.93 1665.91 0.069
449.00 1774.24 6.811 448.93 1767.43 0.065
450.00 1880.34 6.811 449.94 1873.53 0.062
451.00 1991.82 6.811 450.94 1985.01 0.059
452.00 2111.63 6.811 451.94 2104.82 0.055
453.00 2236.72 6.811 452.95 2229.91 0.053
454.00 2369.07 6.811 453.95 2362.26 0.050
455.00 2497.56 6.811 454.95 2490.75 0.051
456.00 2627.56 6.811 455.95 2620.75 0.051
457.00 2762.27 6.811 456.95 2755.46 0.049
458.00 2900.69 6.811 457.95 2893.88 0.048
459.00 3047.74 6.811 458.95 3040.93 0.050
460.00 3214.97 6.811 459.96 3208.16 0.040
461.00 3401.98 6.811 460.96 3395.17 0.035
462.00 3595.52 6.811 461.96 3588.71 0.040
Drawdown
(Mcum)
Initial Conditions Final ConditionsDrawdown
in metres
Balimela Pumped Storage ProjectDrawdown at Balimela reservoir for Pumped Storage Operation
Annex-8
1 Jan 31 97
2 Feb 28 134.6
3 Mar 31 177
4 Apr 30 227.1
5 May 31 243.2
6 Jun 30 157
7 Jul 31 120
8 Aug 31 86
9 Sep 30 97.2
10 Oct 31 123.5
11 Nov 30 100.6
12 Dec 31 93.4
1656.6Total
Balimela Pumped Storage Project
Evaporation Depth
Monthly
Evaporation Depth
(mm)
DaysSl.
No.Month
Minute M3/Sec M M Mm
3M Mm
3M M
M3
Mm3
Mm3
MWh MWh
0 268.04 462.10 245.80 3595.52 14.48 216.3 0 0
10 271.85 462.10 246.05 3595.36 14.64 216.05 213.27 0.16 0.16 83.33 83.33
20 272.27 462.10 246.30 3595.19 14.80 215.80 212.94 0.16 0.32 83.33 166.67
30 272.61 462.10 246.55 3595.03 14.97 215.54 212.68 0.16 0.49 83.33 250.00
40 272.94 462.10 246.81 3594.87 15.13 215.29 212.42 0.16 0.65 83.33 333.33
50 273.28 462.10 247.06 3594.70 15.30 215.03 212.16 0.16 0.81 83.33 416.67
60 273.62 462.09 247.32 3594.54 15.46 214.78 211.89 0.16 0.98 83.33 500.00
70 273.96 462.09 247.57 3594.38 15.62 214.52 211.63 0.16 1.14 83.33 583.33
80 274.30 462.09 247.82 3594.21 15.79 214.27 211.37 0.16 1.31 83.33 666.67
90 274.64 462.09 248.08 3594.05 15.95 214.01 211.11 0.16 1.47 83.33 750.00
100 274.98 462.09 248.33 3593.88 16.12 213.76 210.84 0.16 1.64 83.33 833.33
110 275.33 462.09 248.59 3593.72 16.28 213.50 210.58 0.16 1.80 83.33 916.67
120 275.67 462.09 248.85 3593.55 16.45 213.24 210.31 0.17 1.97 83.33 1000.00
130 276.02 462.09 249.10 3593.39 16.61 212.99 210.05 0.17 2.13 83.33 1083.33
140 276.37 462.09 249.36 3593.22 16.78 212.73 209.79 0.17 2.30 83.33 1166.67
150 276.72 462.09 249.62 3593.05 16.94 212.47 209.52 0.17 2.46 83.33 1250.00
160 277.07 462.09 249.87 3592.89 17.11 212.21 209.25 0.17 2.63 83.33 1333.33
170 277.40 462.08 250.12 3592.72 17.28 211.97 209.00 0.17 2.80 83.33 1416.67
180 277.73 462.08 250.35 3592.56 17.44 211.73 208.76 0.17 2.96 83.33 1500.00
190 278.05 462.08 250.59 3592.39 17.61 211.50 208.52 0.17 3.13 83.33 1583.33
200 278.37 462.08 250.82 3592.22 17.78 211.26 208.27 0.17 3.30 83.33 1666.67
210 278.70 462.08 251.06 3592.06 17.94 211.02 208.03 0.17 3.46 83.33 1750.00
220 279.02 462.08 251.29 3591.89 18.11 210.79 207.79 0.17 3.63 83.33 1833.33
230 279.35 462.08 251.53 3591.72 18.28 210.55 207.55 0.17 3.80 83.33 1916.67
240 279.68 462.08 251.76 3591.55 18.45 210.32 207.30 0.17 3.96 83.33 2000.00
250 280.01 462.08 252.00 3591.39 18.61 210.08 207.06 0.17 4.13 83.33 2083.33
260 280.34 462.08 252.23 3591.22 18.78 209.84 206.81 0.17 4.30 83.33 2166.67
270 280.67 462.07 252.47 3591.05 18.95 209.61 206.57 0.17 4.47 83.33 2250.00
280 281.00 462.07 252.71 3590.88 19.12 209.37 206.32 0.17 4.64 83.33 2333.33
290 281.34 462.07 252.94 3590.71 19.29 209.13 206.08 0.17 4.81 83.33 2416.67
300 281.67 462.07 253.18 3590.54 19.46 208.89 205.83 0.17 4.97 83.33 2500.00
310 282.01 462.07 253.42 3590.37 19.62 208.65 205.59 0.17 5.14 83.33 2583.33
320 282.35 462.07 253.66 3590.20 19.79 208.41 205.34 0.17 5.31 83.33 2666.67
330 282.69 462.07 253.89 3590.04 19.96 208.18 205.10 0.17 5.48 83.33 2750.00
340 283.03 462.07 254.13 3589.87 20.13 207.94 204.85 0.17 5.65 83.33 2833.33
350 283.37 462.07 254.37 3589.70 20.30 207.70 204.60 0.17 5.82 83.33 2916.67
360 283.71 462.07 254.61 3589.53 20.47 207.46 204.350.17
5.99 83.33 3000.00
Operation Simulation Study Annexure-9
Upper
Reservoir
Elevation
Lower Reservoir
ElevationNet Head
BALIMELA PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT,ODISHA
Upper
Reservoir
Capacity
Lower
Reservoir
Capacity.
TURBINE OPERATION (Scneraio-1)
Energy
Generation
Cumulative
Energy
L
o
w
e
Cumulative
Decanted
volume
Outflow from
Upper ReservoirGross Head
TURBINE
Time Discharge
Minute M3/Sec M M
M3
Mm3
M Mm3
M M
M3
Mm3
Mm3
MWh MWh
0 228.72 462.066 254.6 3589.53 20.472 207.46 0.00 0 0
10 230.75 462.067 254.4 3589.66 20.335 207.65 205.63 0.14 0.14 83.33 83.33
20 230.57 462.068 254.2 3589.80 20.197 207.85 205.79 0.14 0.28 83.33 166.67
30 230.35 462.068 254.0 3589.94 20.058 208.04 205.99 0.14 0.41 83.33 250.00
40 230.13 462.069 253.8 3590.08 19.920 208.24 206.19 0.14 0.55 83.33 333.33
50 229.91 462.070 253.6 3590.22 19.782 208.43 206.38 0.14 0.69 83.33 416.67
60 229.68 462.071 253.4 3590.35 19.644 208.63 206.58 0.14 0.83 83.33 500.00
70 229.46 462.071 253.3 3590.49 19.506 208.82 206.78 0.14 0.97 83.33 583.33
80 229.24 462.072 253.1 3590.63 19.369 209.01 206.98 0.14 1.10 83.33 666.67
90 229.03 462.073 252.9 3590.77 19.231 209.21 207.18 0.14 1.24 83.33 750.00
100 228.81 462.074 252.7 3590.90 19.094 209.40 207.38 0.14 1.38 83.33 833.33
110 228.59 462.075 252.5 3591.04 18.956 209.60 207.57 0.14 1.52 83.33 916.67
120 228.37 462.075 252.3 3591.18 18.819 209.79 207.77 0.14 1.65 83.33 1000.00
130 228.16 462.076 252.1 3591.32 18.682 209.98 207.97 0.14 1.79 83.33 1083.33
140 227.94 462.077 251.9 3591.45 18.545 210.18 208.16 0.14 1.93 83.33 1166.67
150 227.72 462.078 251.7 3591.59 18.409 210.37 208.36 0.14 2.06 83.33 1250.00
160 227.51 462.078 251.5 3591.73 18.272 210.56 208.56 0.14 2.20 83.33 1333.33
170 227.30 462.079 251.3 3591.86 18.135 210.75 208.75 0.14 2.34 83.33 1416.67
180 227.08 462.080 251.1 3592.00 17.999 210.95 208.95 0.14 2.47 83.33 1500.00
190 226.87 462.081 250.9 3592.14 17.863 211.14 209.15 0.14 2.61 83.33 1583.33
200 226.66 462.082 250.8 3592.27 17.727 211.33 209.34 0.14 2.75 83.33 1666.67
210 226.45 462.082 250.6 3592.41 17.591 211.52 209.54 0.14 2.88 83.33 1750.00
220 226.23 462.083 250.4 3592.54 17.455 211.71 209.73 0.14 3.02 83.33 1833.33
230 226.02 462.084 250.2 3592.68 17.319 211.91 209.93 0.14 3.15 83.33 1916.67
240 225.81 462.085 250.0 3592.81 17.184 212.10 210.13 0.14 3.29 83.33 2000.00
250 225.58 462.085 249.8 3592.95 17.048 212.31 210.34 0.14 3.42 83.33 2083.33
260 225.35 462.086 249.6 3593.09 16.913 212.52 210.55 0.14 3.56 83.33 2166.67
270 225.12 462.087 249.4 3593.22 16.777 212.73 210.77 0.14 3.69 83.33 2250.00
280 224.90 462.088 249.1 3593.36 16.642 212.94 210.98 0.14 3.83 83.33 2333.33
290 224.67 462.088 248.9 3593.49 16.507 213.15 211.20 0.14 3.97 83.33 2416.67
300 224.44 462.089 248.7 3593.63 16.373 213.36 211.41 0.14 4.20 83.33 2500.00
310 224.22 462.090 248.5 3593.76 16.238 213.57 211.62 0.13 4.25 83.33 2583.33
320 223.99 462.091 248.3 3593.89 16.103 213.78 211.84 0.13 4.38 83.33 2666.67
330 223.76 462.092 248.1 3594.03 15.969 213.99 212.05 0.13 4.52 83.33 2750.00
340 223.54 462.092 247.9 3594.16 15.835 214.19 212.26 0.13 4.65 83.33 2833.33
350 223.32 462.093 247.7 3594.30 15.701 214.40 212.47 0.13 4.79 83.33 2916.67
360 223.09 462.094 247.5 3594.43 15.567 214.61 212.69 0.13 4.92 83.33 3000.00
370 222.87 462.095 247.3 3594.57 15.433 214.82 212.90 0.13 5.05 83.33 3083.33
380 222.65 462.095 247.1 3594.70 15.299 215.03 213.11 0.13 5.19 83.33 3166.67
390 222.43 462.096 246.9 3594.83 15.166 215.24 213.32 0.13 5.32 83.33 3250.00
400 222.21 462.097 246.7 3594.97 15.032 215.44 213.53 0.13 5.46 83.33 3333.33
410 221.99 462.098 246.4 3595.10 14.899 215.65 213.74 0.13 5.59 83.33 3416.67
420 221.77 462.098 246.2 3595.23 14.766 215.86 213.95 0.13 5.72 83.33 3500.00
430 221.55 462.099 246.0 3595.37 14.632 216.06 214.16 0.13 5.85 83.33 3583.33
440 221.34 462.100 245.8 3595.50 14.500 216.27 214.37 0.13 5.99 83.33 3666.67
Operation Simulation Study Annexure-10
Upper
Reservoir
Capacity
Time
BALIMELA PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT,ODISHA
Outflow from
Lower Reservoir
Cumulative
Decanted
volume
Net Head Cumulative Cumulative
PUMPING
Gross Head
Lower
Reservoir
Capacity.
Discharge
Upper
Reservoir
Elevation
Lower Reservoir
Elevation
L
o
w
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PUMPING OPERATION (Scenario-1)
Minute M3/Sec M M Mm
3M Mm
3M M
M3
Mm3
Mm3
MWh MWh
0 300.07 439.016 245.80 990.43 14.48 193.216 0 0
10 306.02 439.014 246.08 990.25 14.66 192.94 189.46 0.18 0.18 83.33 83.33
20 306.71 439.012 246.36 990.07 14.84 192.65 189.03 0.18 0.36 83.33 166.67
30 307.20 439.010 246.65 989.89 15.03 192.36 188.73 0.18 0.55 83.33 250.00
40 307.69 439.008 246.93 989.70 15.21 192.07 188.43 0.18 0.73 83.33 333.33
50 308.18 439.005 247.22 989.52 15.40 191.79 188.13 0.18 0.92 83.33 416.67
60 308.67 439.003 247.51 989.33 15.58 191.50 187.83 0.18 1.10 83.33 500.00
70 309.17 439.001 247.79 989.15 15.77 191.21 187.53 0.19 1.29 83.33 583.33
80 309.67 438.999 248.08 988.96 15.95 190.92 187.23 0.19 1.47 83.33 666.67
90 310.17 438.997 248.37 988.78 16.14 190.63 186.92 0.19 1.66 83.33 750.00
100 310.67 438.995 248.66 988.59 16.32 190.34 186.62 0.19 1.84 83.33 833.33
110 311.17 438.992 248.94 988.40 16.51 190.05 186.32 0.19 2.03 83.33 916.67
120 311.68 438.990 249.23 988.22 16.70 189.76 186.02 0.19 2.22 83.33 1000.00
130 312.19 438.988 249.52 988.03 16.88 189.46 185.71 0.19 2.40 83.33 1083.33
140 312.70 438.986 249.81 987.84 17.07 189.17 185.41 0.19 2.59 83.33 1166.67
150 313.20 438.984 250.09 987.65 17.26 188.89 185.11 0.19 2.78 83.33 1250.00
160 313.67 438.982 250.36 987.47 17.45 188.62 184.83 0.19 2.97 83.33 1333.33
170 314.15 438.979 250.62 987.28 17.64 188.36 184.56 0.19 3.16 83.33 1416.67
180 314.62 438.977 250.89 987.09 17.82 188.09 184.28 0.19 3.34 83.33 1500.00
190 315.10 438.975 251.15 986.90 18.01 187.82 184.00 0.19 3.53 83.33 1583.33
200 315.58 438.973 251.42 986.71 18.20 187.55 183.72 0.19 3.72 83.33 1666.67
210 316.06 438.971 251.69 986.52 18.39 187.29 183.44 0.19 3.91 83.33 1750.00
220 316.54 438.969 251.95 986.33 18.58 187.02 183.16 0.19 4.10 83.33 1833.33
230 317.03 438.963 252.22 986.14 18.77 186.75 182.88 0.19 4.29 83.33 1916.67
240 317.52 438.959 252.49 985.95 18.96 186.48 182.60 0.19 4.48 83.33 2000.00
250 318.01 438.956 252.75 985.76 19.15 186.21 182.31 0.19 4.67 83.33 2083.33
260 318.50 438.953 253.02 985.57 19.34 185.94 182.03 0.19 4.86 83.33 2166.67
270 319.00 438.950 253.29 985.38 19.53 185.67 181.75 0.19 5.05 83.33 2250.00
280 319.50 438.947 253.56 985.19 19.73 185.40 181.47 0.19 5.24 83.33 2333.33
290 320.00 438.943 253.83 985.00 19.92 185.12 181.18 0.19 5.44 83.33 2416.67
300 320.50 438.939 254.10 984.81 20.11 184.85 180.90 0.19 5.63 83.33 2500.00
310 321.01 438.935 254.37 984.61 20.30 184.58 180.61 0.19 5.82 83.33 2583.33
320 321.51 438.929 254.65 984.42 20.49 184.31 180.33 0.19 6.01 83.33 2666.67
330 322.03 438.925 254.95 984.23 20.69 184.03 180.04 0.19 6.21 83.33 2750.00
340 322.50 438.921 255.19 984.03 20.88 183.78 179.77 0.20 6.41 83.33 2833.33
350 322.97 438.915 255.44 983.84 21.07 183.53 179.52 0.20 6.61 83.33 2916.67
360 323.43 438.910 255.68 983.65 21.27 183.29 179.26 0.20 6.81 83.33 3000.00
Operation Simulation Study Annexure-11
Time Discharge
Outflow from
Upper
Reservoir
Net Head
BALIMELA PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT,ODISHA
Upper
Reservoir
Capacity
Lower
Reservoir
Capacity.
TURBINE OPERATION (Scenario-2)
Energy
Generation
Cumulative
Energy
L
o
w
e
Cumulative
Decanted
volume
TURBINE
Gross Head
Upper
Reservoir
Elevation
Lower Reservoir
Elevation
Minute M3/Sec M M
M3
Mm3
M Mm3
M M
M3
Mm3
Mm3
MWh MWh
0 258.88 438.910 255.68 983.65 21.267 183.29 0.00 0 0
10 262.30 438.914 255.45 983.80 21.112 183.48 180.90 0.16 0.16 83.33 83.33
20 262.11 438.920 255.26 983.96 20.954 183.68 181.03 0.16 0.31 83.33 166.67
30 261.82 438.924 255.06 984.12 20.797 183.88 181.23 0.16 0.47 83.33 250.00
40 261.50 438.928 254.85 984.27 20.640 184.10 181.45 0.16 0.63 83.33 333.33
50 261.17 438.933 254.62 984.43 20.483 184.32 181.68 0.16 0.78 83.33 416.67
60 260.84 438.938 254.40 984.59 20.327 184.54 181.91 0.16 0.94 83.33 500.00
70 260.51 438.944 254.18 984.74 20.170 184.77 182.14 0.16 1.10 83.33 583.33
80 260.19 438.948 253.96 984.90 20.014 184.99 182.37 0.16 1.25 83.33 666.67
90 259.86 438.951 253.75 985.06 19.858 185.21 182.59 0.16 1.41 83.33 750.00
100 259.54 438.954 253.53 985.21 19.702 185.43 182.82 0.16 1.57 83.33 833.33
110 259.22 438.957 253.31 985.37 19.546 185.65 183.05 0.16 1.72 83.33 916.67
120 258.90 438.959 253.09 985.52 19.390 185.87 183.27 0.16 1.88 83.33 1000.00
130 258.58 438.961 252.87 985.68 19.235 186.09 183.50 0.16 2.03 83.33 1083.33
140 258.26 438.963 252.65 985.83 19.080 186.31 183.73 0.16 2.19 83.33 1166.67
150 257.94 438.965 252.43 985.99 18.925 186.53 183.95 0.15 2.34 83.33 1250.00
160 257.62 438.966 252.22 986.14 18.770 186.75 184.18 0.15 2.50 83.33 1333.33
170 257.31 438.968 252.00 986.30 18.616 186.97 184.40 0.15 2.65 83.33 1416.67
180 257.00 438.970 251.78 986.45 18.461 187.19 184.63 0.15 2.81 83.33 1500.00
190 256.68 438.972 251.57 986.61 18.307 187.41 184.85 0.15 2.96 83.33 1583.33
200 256.37 438.973 251.35 986.76 18.153 187.62 185.08 0.15 3.11 83.33 1666.67
210 256.06 438.975 251.13 986.92 17.999 187.84 185.30 0.15 3.27 83.33 1750.00
220 255.75 438.977 250.92 987.07 17.846 188.06 185.53 0.15 3.42 83.33 1833.33
230 255.45 438.979 250.70 987.22 17.692 188.28 185.75 0.15 3.58 83.33 1916.67
240 255.14 438.981 250.49 987.38 17.539 188.49 185.97 0.15 3.73 83.33 2000.00
250 254.83 438.982 250.27 987.53 17.386 188.71 186.20 0.15 3.88 83.33 2083.33
260 254.53 438.984 250.06 987.68 17.233 188.93 186.42 0.15 4.03 83.33 2166.67
270 254.20 438.986 249.83 987.83 17.080 189.16 186.66 0.15 4.19 83.33 2250.00
280 253.87 438.988 249.59 987.99 16.928 189.40 186.90 0.15 4.34 83.33 2333.33
290 253.54 438.989 249.35 988.14 16.775 189.64 187.15 0.15 4.49 83.33 2416.67
300 253.21 438.991 249.12 988.29 16.623 189.87 187.39 0.15 4.64 83.33 2500.00
310 252.88 438.993 248.88 988.44 16.471 190.11 187.63 0.15 4.80 83.33 2583.33
320 252.55 438.995 248.65 988.60 16.320 190.35 187.88 0.15 4.95 83.33 2666.67
330 252.23 438.996 248.41 988.75 16.168 190.58 188.12 0.15 5.10 83.33 2750.00
340 251.90 438.998 248.18 988.90 16.017 190.82 188.36 0.15 5.25 83.33 2833.33
350 251.58 439.000 247.95 989.05 15.866 191.05 188.60 0.15 5.40 83.33 2916.67
360 251.26 439.002 247.71 989.20 15.715 191.29 188.85 0.15 5.55 83.33 3000.00
370 250.94 439.003 247.48 989.35 15.564 191.53 189.09 0.15 5.70 83.33 3083.33
380 250.62 439.005 247.24 989.50 15.413 191.76 189.33 0.15 5.85 83.33 3166.67
390 250.30 439.007 247.01 989.65 15.263 192.00 189.57 0.15 6.00 83.33 3250.00
400 249.98 439.009 246.78 989.80 15.113 192.23 189.81 0.15 6.15 83.33 3333.33
410 249.67 439.010 246.55 989.95 14.963 192.46 190.05 0.15 6.30 83.33 3416.67
420 249.35 439.012 246.31 990.10 14.813 192.70 190.29 0.15 6.45 83.33 3500.00
430 249.04 439.014 246.08 990.25 14.663 192.93 190.53 0.15 6.60 83.33 3583.33
440 248.73 439.016 245.78 990.40 14.514 193.16 190.77 0.15 6.75 83.33 3666.67
450 248.41 439.016 245.68 990.46 14.454 193.25 191.01 0.06 6.81 33.33 3700.00
Operation Simulation Study Annexure-12
Gross Head
Lower
Reservoir
Capacity.
Discharge
Upper
Reservoir
Elevation
Lower Reservoir
Elevation
L
o
w
e
PUMPING OPERATION (Scenario-2)
Cumulative
Outflow from
Lower
Reservoir
PUMPING
Cumulative
Decanted
volume
Net Head Cumulative
Upper
Reservoir
Capacity
Time
BALIMELA PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT,ODISHA
CHAPTER-5DESIGN OF CIVIL STRUCTURES
Chapter 7: Design of Civil Structures 1
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
7.1 The Scheme
The Balimela Reservoir project constructed in 1977 is located in Malkangiri district,
Odisha on the river Sileru which is a tributary of the Godavari River. Andhra Pradesh
and Odisha states entered into agreements to construct Balimela dam as a joint
project and share the Sileru river waters available equally at Balimela dam site. The
project utilizes 50% of regulated flow from the reservoir for power generation at
Balimela by Odisha and 50% by Andhra Pradesh at Guntuwada (Known as upper
Sileru Project, 13Km down Stream of Balimela dam).
The Balimela Power project forms the second stage of development of Machkund –
Sileru River, the first stage being the Machkund project. The water released from the
Machkund Power House and the inflow from intermediate catchment between
Machkund and Balimela dam are impounded by Earth fill dam at Chitrakonda known
as Balimela dam. The Balimela Hydro Project (BHEP), a trans-basin diversion project
utilizes a drop of 280m between Sileru River and adjoin Potteru River in Sabari basin.
The gross storage capacity of Balimela reservoir is 3610 million cubic meters.
The catchment area at the dam site is 4908 sq. km and the submergence area of the
reservoir is 171.8 sq.km. The reservoir with live storage of 2676 MCM has been
formed by construction of 70 m high earth fill dam of 1821 m length and three earthen
dykes. The spillway is located in the 4th saddle. It is a straight, gravity, masonry, ogee
crested spillway to pass the design flood of 14300 Cumec, routed to an outflow of
10,930Cumecs. The dam utilizes 280m gross head for hydropower generation with
installed capacity of 510MW having six units of 60 MW each and 75 MW of two units.
The regulated discharge of 59.43 Cumec of tail water of Balimela powerhouse is
conveyed through 1798.32m. long and 25m wide open channel and discharge to river
Potteru, a tributary of Sabari at 2.5km downstream of village Surlikonda. The power
house is tapped for irrigation purpose by construction a barrage on Potteru.
7.2 Present Proposal
The existing Balimela Reservoir has been proposed as an upper Reservoir for the
Pumped storage scheme with Maximum operating level of 462.10m and Minimum
draw down level of 438.91m. The live storage capacity for pump storage scheme
required is only 6.81 MCM against a live storage of the existing upper reservoir of
2676 MCM. The proposed project will generate 500 MW of power by utilizing gross
head which varies from 211.294m to 188.22m for Scenario-1 and Scenario-2. The
water from the upper reservoir will be diverted through Power House and TRT to the
lower reservoir which will be created by construction of a Rock-fill dam. The water will
be pumped back to the upper reservoir through TRT-Reversible Turbines-pressure
shaft-HRT to upper reservoir.
Chapter – 5
Design of Civil Structures
Chapter 7: Design of Civil Structures 2
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
7.3 Earlier studies by THDC
The pond of Surlikonda Barrage has a gross storage capacity of 1.572MCM at full
storage level and its live storage capacity is 1.272 MCM. THDC had studied the
proposal of utilizing the pond as a lower reservoir for the proposed pumped storage
scheme but due to excessive length of Water conductor system, of the order of about
4 km, from the power house plant and excessive excavation work in this barrage, the
option was not considered viable by THDC.
THDC identified a flat terrain adjoining to existing HEP for construction of lower
reservoir. The lower reservoir was proposed to be created by construction of
embankment in the toe of foot hill at suitable location.
7.4 Selection of Layout - General
Three locations for Lower dam axis have been selected as under: -
1. Dam axis Alternative1 (Axis A-A)
This dam axis matches with the PFR prepared by THDC. The site is located near
Nildari Nagar and the lower dam is proposed across Turni Nala. In this site two
villages and vast cultivated land is likely to be submerged in the reservoir. The
maximum height of dam is 40 m with maximum length of 1.462 km. An intake channel,
25 m wide having a length of 440 m is required. The length of 8.86 m dia. HRT is
2467 m and 9.4m dia. TRT is of 627m length. The submergence area of the reservoir
is 85 Ha.
2. Dam axis Alternative 2 (Axis B-B)
In this alternative the live storage increases to 6.435MCM against live storage of 5.991
MCM in alternative-1. The dam height increases to 49 m with submergence area is
88.20 Ha. But the length of dam gets reduced to 1404 m and 9.18m dia. HRT of length
gets reduced to 1316m. Unit pressure shaft length is also reduced.
3. Dam axis Alternative 3 (Axis C-C)
In this alternate an attempt was made to reduce the submergence and the power
potential was kept same i.e. 500 MW. Lower dam site has been proposed across
Kharika Jhora. The site is mainly located within forest land. At this site mainly
Charnockite is present and the surface is covered with scree, slope wash material with
sporadic rock outcrops from intake to TRT outfall area. The maximum length of dam in
this alternate is 699m having a Maximum height of 59.6 m. With less length of dam but
increase of height 59.6m against 40m, the overall quantity of material is expected to
be lesser for this alternate compared to alternate-1. The length of 7.86m dia. HRT is
1307m and 9.45m dia. TRT is 585 m. Unit pressure shaft length is also reduced
compared to Alternate-1. The co-ordinates of three axes are given in following table:
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Axis Location
A-A
Upper Reservoir
Left Bank N- 18° 08’ 03.69”
E- 82° 07’ 50.63”
Right Bank N- 18°08’40.62”
E- 82° 07’ 03.57”
Lower Reservoir
Left Bank N- 18° 11’ 27.57”
E- 82° 02’ 55.14”
Right Bank N- 18° 12’ 00”
E- 82° 03’ 25.54”
B-B
Upper Reservoir
Left Bank N- 18° 08’ 03.69”
E- 82° 07’ 50.63”
Right Bank N- 18° 08’ 40.62”
E- 82° 07’ 03.57”
Lower Reservoir
Left Bank N- 18° 13’ 4.18”
E- 82° 05’ 02.42”
Right Bank N- 18° 13’ 15.86”
E- 82° 05’ 46.41”
C-C
Upper Reservoir
Left Bank N- 18° 08’ 03.69”
E- 82° 07’ 50.63”
Right Bank N- 18° 08’ 40.62”
E- 82° 07’ 03.57”
Lower Reservoir
Left Bank N- 18° 12’ 57.72”
E- 82° 05’ 23.96”
Right Bank N- 18° 13’ 08.56”
E- 82° 05’ 43.27”
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Items Axis A-A Axis B-B Axis C-C
Length of dam axis (Km)
1.46 1.404 0.699
FRL (m) 232.34 243.96 255.68
MDDL (m) 220 236.32 245.80
Live Storage (MCum)
5.991 6.435 6.81
Dam Height (m) 40 49 59.6
R&R issue In banks, Villages are situated.
Agriculture land. Land acquisition will impose public issue.
Forest land only.
The comparative statement of three alternate layouts are as follows:
Table-3: Comparative Analysis
Sr. No.
Items Alternate I Alternate II Alternate III
1 Lower
Reservoir
Live Storage-
5.991 MCM
FRL-232.34m.
MDDL-220m.
Submergence
Area- 85Ha.
Axis-A-A.
Live Storage-6.435
MCM
FRL-243.96m.
MDDL-236.32m.
Submergence Area-
88.20 Ha.
Axis B-B.
Live Storage-
6.811 MCM
FRL-255.68m.
MDDL-245.80m.
Submergence
Area- 76.35 Ha.
Axis-C-C.
2 Dam Length – 1462 m.
Height – 40.0m.
Length – 1404 m.
Height – 49m.
Length – 699 m.
Height – 59.6m.
3 Intake
Channel (m)
Length – 440m.
25m wide
Channel.
NIL NIL
4 HRT (m)
Diameter – 8.86m. (Concrete lined)
Length – 2467m.
Diameter – 9.18m
(Concrete lined).
Length – 1316.0m.
Diameter – 7.86m
(steel lined).
Length – 955.0m.
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Table-3: Comparative Analysis
Sr. No.
Items Alternate I Alternate II Alternate III
5 Surge Shaft Present Present NIL.
6 Pressure
Shaft
Diameter –
7.37m.
Length – 376m.
Diameter – 7.6m.
Length – 374m.
Diameter – 7.86m
Length – 352m
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Unit
Pressure
Shaft
Diameter –
5.21m.
Length – 147m.
Diameter – 5.40m.
Length – 88.0m.
Diameter –
5.56m.
Length – 94.0m.
8 TRT (m) Diameter – 9.4m.
Length – 627.0m.
Diameter – 9.74m.
Length – 731.0m.
Diameter –
9.45m.
Length – 585.0m.
9
Unit Tail
Race
Tunnel
Diameter –
5.21m.
Length – 100.0m.
Diameter – 5.40m.
Length – 100.0m.
Diameter –
5.56m.
Length – 106.0m.
The depth of Charnockite is expected to be of 6 to 8 m. The cutoff trench can be kept
in the overburden if found impervious or may have to be taken up to rock. The
competent rock is expected at a lower depth in the abutments.
A drawing showing location of three axes is shown in Plate-I. In this alternate two
roads on both the banks are coming under submergence and will have to be diverted
to higher levels. The excavation quantity and nature of slope stabilization measures
will depend upon the depth of bed rock and can be assessed only after carrying out
sub surface explorations through drill holes and other investigations.
In view of the reduced submergence, lesser length of HRT, less quantity of lower dam
etc. as mentioned above, the alternative-3 has been chosen in the present study.
However, the same may be reviewed at the DPR stage when more subsurface and
topographical data is available.
7.4.1 Type of Structure - Dam
The Rock fill with central clay core type dam structure is considered for creating the
lower reservoir of the project.
The basic requirements for an earth and rock-fill dam to be safe and stable under
various conditions of operation of the reservoir are to ensure that:
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The dam should comprise materials of sufficient shear strength to satisfy the
requirements of stability under the various static and dynamic loading
conditions to which the dam and its foundation would be subjected.
The slopes of the rock-fill dam must be stable during construction and under all
conditions of reservoir operation.
There should be sufficient design flexibility to allow the fullest possible utilization
of all required excavation and readily available borrow materials.
The core material should be sufficiently impermeable to resist seepage through
the dam and there should be a general increase in permeability from the core
towards the exterior slopes of the dam.
The Filter requirements between adjacent zones and between the foundation fill
materials should be satisfied in order to avoid migration of fine materials into
coarser ones.
Seepage flow through the core, foundation, and abutments must be controlled
so that no internal erosion takes place. The amount of water lost through
seepage must be controlled and exit gradient at downstream toe of the dam
should not be high enough to cause sloughing or piping action.
Adequate free board must be provided above FRL (Full reservoir level)/MWL
(Maximum water level) to guard against overtopping by wave action. Free board
must also take into account the settlement of dam under the effect of dynamic
loading.
The normal and minimum free board computations shall be based on T. Saville’s
method as given in IS: 10635. The following factors govern the requirements of free
board: -
Wave characteristics particularly wave height and wave length depends mainly
on wind velocity.
Upstream slope of the embankment and roughness of the pitching.
Height of wind set up above the still water level which depends on depth of
water in the reservoir.
7.4.2. Lower Dam & Spillway
The Location of Lower dam axis at PFR Stage will provide required live storage. It is
observed that the most suitable location for Lower Dam Axis is at Left Bank N - 18˚ 12’
57.72”, E - 82˚ 05’ 23.96” and Right Bank N - 18˚13’ 08.56”, E - 82˚05’ 43.27” which
can provide the required Live Storage and better geological & other considerations.
The Rock-fill with Clay core type has been chosen on cost consideration over concrete
which may increase the project cost. The FRL and MDDL is kept at EL255.68 m and
EL245.80 m which create required live poundage 6.811 MCM. The deepest level at
lower dam axis is EL201.00 m with top of dam as 260.60m. The maximum height of
lower dam is 59.60m and length 699.00m. The Dead storage in lower Reservoir at
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MDDL 245.80 m is 14.481 MCM. A Bottom Outlet has been kept in lower spillway
below the MDDL in Lower Reservoir for environmental flow.
The section of the Rock fill dam proposed for lower dam is a conventional zonal
section with clay core and shell portion of Rock fill material, having upstream slope of
2.25H:1V and downstream slope 2H:1V. The centrally located core with upstream and
downstream slope each of 0.25:1 has been proposed. It has the advantage of
providing higher pressures at the contact between the core of Upstream and
Downstream shell material, thus reducing the possibilities of seepage and piping. A
3.0m thick sand filter followed by 3.0m thick crushed stone/gravel has been proposed.
Filter has been provided along the upstream and downstream face of clay core. This is
considered sufficient from design as well as construction point of view. A 3.0 m thick
sand & crushed stone/gravel horizontal filter has also been provided to drain out water
from the foundation, vertical filter and body of the dam. The bed of the COT is
proposed to be taken minimum 1.0m into the groutable rock /impervious strata.
Consolidation grouting at 6.0m c/c to a depth 10m is and Curtain grouting to a depth of
half the head of water with minimum of 10 m is also proposed. The same will be
reviewed at the DPR stage when more subsurface data is available. For protection of
the embankment, Rip-Rap has also been provided in upstream and downstream. The
bed of the toe drain is proposed at least 600mm below the stripped level. The slope
provided may be reviewed once more data regarding borrow areas is available at DPR
stage. The typical section of the Lower dam is shown in the drawing No. 4.
7.4.2.1 Design Approach The basic approach in design of Rock-fill dam shall be to select a dam section
analysed by the approach specified in IS: 7894 “Code of practice for Stability Analysis
of Earth Dams”. The factors of safety computed for critical combination of external
forces will be compared with the minimum factor of safety stipulated in the code. The
outer slopes of the dam will be optimized such that the computed factors of safety are
higher than, but close to, the minimum desired values under various loading
conditions.
7.4.2.2 Governing Loading Conditions Safety of Rock-fill dam checked for following loading conditions:
steady state seepage with the reservoir at FSL (Full Supply Level)
rapid drawdown of the reservoir from FRL to MDDL
steady state seepage with earthquake
The ungated spillway for Lower Dam is located near the right abutment of the
reservoir. The foundation of the spillway will be resting on Charnockite (pyroxene
granulite). Considering the design flood of 220 m3/s, an ungated ogee overflow
Spillway has been considered. Two no of ogee ungated spillway of 12m length each
has been kept at Lower dam to discharge the design flood. Pier width has been kept
2.0m. Crest level of ogee spillway has been kept at Elevation 255.68m and Maximum
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water level is EL-258.38 m with 4.92 m free board above FRL & 2.22m free board
above MWL. The chute of the spill channel will be discharging water into Potteruvagu
River through Kharika Jhora. The Spillway arrangement is shown in drawing no. 3 The
Maximum overflow and Non overflow Block of the Lower Dam spillway is shown in the
drawing No. 5 and 6.
Details of downstream Reservoir
1. Top of Dam - 260.60m
2. Bed level - 201.00m
3. Max. water level - 258.38m
4. Full reservoir Level - 255.68m
5. Min Draw Down level - 245.80m
6. Free Board - 2.22m
7. Crest level of spillway - 255.68m
8. Water spread area at FRL - 0.763 Sq. Km
9. Gross Storage - 21.291MCM
10. Dead storage - 14.481 MCM
11. Live storage - 6.811 MCM
7.4.3 Power Intake
Intake structure has been proposed from the upper reservoir on the right bank of Sileru
River. An approach channel has been proposed to guide the flow towards intake
mouth. Optimum layout requirements have been considered to suit the alignment of
the Water Conductor in fixing the alignment of Power Intake. An intake of size 11.8 m
x 17.81 m x 79.4m 2 no’s x 1 line with sill elevation at 422.19m has been proposed.
The intake will be connected to a tunnel of diameter 7.86m with transition. The
maximum discharging capacity of the tunnel will be 315.3 cumec.
Based on the parameters minimum submergence required has been calculated as per
BIS codal practice and Gorden formula for symmetric flow. The center line of the
intake has been accordingly fixed at EL 426.12m.
The inlet and outlet is designed in accordance with the guidelines proposed by Central
Research Institute of Electric Power Industry in Japan which has been mostly applied
to design for intakes and outlets of a lot of pumped storage power station. The main
consideration of design criteria are as follows;
Waterway of a pumped storage power plant is pressure one, so an inlet of a pumped
storage power plant also comes to pressure type. Considering vertical arrangement of
an inlet for a pressure conduit, sufficient water cushion shall be provided for
withdrawal of requisite discharge without any vortex formation. Water depth from sill of
an inlet to the minimum water level should be 1.5 to 2.0 times as high as internal
diameter. Velocity of flow through trash rack shall not be more than 1.0 meter/sec in
normal condition and entry through intake shall be stream lined such that head loss is
minimum. For fixing the intake level it is also planned that it does not attract much of
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the silt during withdrawal of water. Since the Dia of HRT is 7.86m and minimum
drawdown level is 438.91m the intake level has been fixed at 422.19m.
An intake of a pumped storage power station has the following characteristics in
difference from a conventional hydraulic power station;
Both an intake and a tailrace outlet are to function as an intake as well as an
outlet since directions in generating and pumping modes are exact reverse
even though hydraulic feature is quite different between water intake and
discharge.
There is a possibility that vortex easily comes into being for the reason that
water depth between a surface to an intake comes to small near the maximum
draw-down level.
It is difficult that water flow discharged from an inlet or outlet evenly diffuses into
a reservoir because flow velocity of a pumped storage power station is
generally faster than that of a conventional hydraulic power station. As a result,
the inlet structure is designed and shown in drawing no. 7.
7.4.4 Water Conductor System
Alignment and profile of the waterway is also one of major elements to be optimized in
the selection of optimum general layout, because it governs other layouts of structures
such as switchyard, access tunnel etc. Therefore, comparative study on location of the
waterway on both banks is conducted and an optimum profile of the waterway is
selected through comparative study among various alternatives.
The alignment of the waterway from the intake to the tailrace outlet is studied under
the following conditions;
Length of waterway is tried to be shortest.
The portion of water way is aligned in such a way that it has a no bends.
Both intake and tailrace outlet are aligned in such a way that pumping and
generation mode have favorable flow characteristics.
There are two reversible units for which one pressure shaft has been provided.
Longitudinal axis of the powerhouse cavern is to be aligned about N77˚E-
S77˚W direction and it will make an angle of 43˚-53˚ with the strike of foliations.
It goes without saying that the powerhouse cavern is to be positioned with
enough rock cover on the powerhouse cavern for stability of the cavern. In this
regard, the bottom level of the Power house has been kept at elevation 194.80
m so that sufficient cover shall be available over Power house cavern. The
excavated crown level is kept at EL– 250.80m.The height of the cavern is 55m.
The rock cover on the powerhouse cavern has been kept more than twice of
height of the cavern for proper stability of the cavern.
The Longitudinal section along the alignment of the waterway from the intake to the
tailrace outlet is shown in drawing no 2. The locations of power intake and tailrace
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outlet are to be selected in the area where stable topographical and geological
conditions can be obtained, so as to be able to ensure the stable and safe water flow.
7.4.5 Head Race Tunnel (Steel Lined) Cum Pressure Shaft
A 1307 m long and 7.86 m dia Steel lined Head Race Tunnel (HRT) has been
proposed to carry a max discharge of 315.30 cumec. The maximum cover of HRT will
be 240m. From HRT, the adit (D-Shaped) of length 573m and dimensions 7m x 7.5m
is proposed. The reduce distance (RD) of this adit is 887m. The adit is provided to
facilitate the construction of pressure shaft. Hard Charnockite and dolerite dykes will
form the tunneling media. This tunnel will also be provided with suitable rock support
system depending upon the geological strata formations enroute. Apart from the rock
support system, the headrace tunnel will be provided with steel lining to reduce the
head loss due to friction. Actual support system will be decided after geological
investigations and analysis at DPR stage.
Two horizontal pressure tunnels have been proposed. The length of horizontal
pressure tunnel will be about 94 m and 5.56m Dia. In general, rock-bolts and lining will
be required as support system. Actual support system will be decided after geological
investigations and analysis at DPR stage.
Steel lining has been proposed for the entire length of HRT. The thickness of steel
lining will be assessed keeping in view the internal pressure including water hammer
and external pressure acting in the event of sudden dewatering of Tunnel. The typical
support details of HRT and Pressure Shaft is shown in drawing no. 11.
Diameter of 7.86 m as proposed for penstock is based on the velocity consideration
however economic diameter studies may be done at DPR stage. Plate thickness will
be assessed considering both internal water pressure plus increase in head due to
water hammer as well as external pressure.
Design criteria
The hydraulic and structural design of pressure shaft/penstock is based on following
criteria:
Steel liner will be designed to take the entire internal pressure independently
without any rock participation - Steel liner shall be capable to withstand
maximum external pressure under empty condition
Penstock will be designed for loading condition at mid span and at the supports
where additional stresses are developed.
Sickle plate for penstock manifold should take care of all unbalanced forces at
the point of bifurcation.
7.4.6 Underground Power house and Underground Transformer Hall
An underground Power House (UGPH) of size 109mx23.5mx53m for Option-1 and
112mx24mx55m for Option-2 and a transformer cavern hall of 87mx18mx22.5m have
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been proposed for this project. The power house will have two Francis type vertical
shaft reversible units of 250 MW each. The design head for turbine mode as 179.323
m and pumping mode as 202.116 m has been assessed.
The powerhouse cavern has been aligned about N77˚E-S77˚W direction and it will
make an angle of 43˚-53˚ with the strike of foliations. Actual orientation will be finalized
after large scale geological mapping, 3D logging and in-situ test at the exploratory drift
to power house at DPR stage.
7.4.7 Machine Hall Cavern
The machine hall cavern would be 112m in length, 24m in width and overall height of
the power house cavity from the lowest excavation of the turbine pit would be 55m.
The generating units would be spaced at 25m center to center. The entrance to the
Machine hall cavern shall be through Main Access Tunnel (MAT). The auxiliary rooms
shall be located at different floors provided on the services bay side of the machine
hall cavern.
The penstock for each generating unit would enter the power house horizontally
making an angle with the power house longitudinal direction and accommodate the
main inlet valve in the machine hall. The penstock for each unit will terminate into a
distributor feeding the turbine nozzles. The center line of the horizontal penstocks
entering the power house cavity would be El. 212.3m in line with nozzles of the
turbines.
The roof of machine hall cavern has been provided with a circular arch shape with
crown rise of 5m from the spring level. The roof and walls of the power house cavern
are supported by systematic rock bolting and shortcreting (SFRS), where the rock
mass is of poor quality (‘Q’ value from 1.0 to 2.0), the roof is supported with the
combination of shotcrete (SFRS), rock bolts and steel ribs. Provision of drainage holes
in regular way has also been made for roof and walls for drainage the rock mass
adjoining the cavern.
RCC columns of size 1000mm x 1500mm are proposed for supporting the EOT crane
beam. A clearance of about 500mm has been provided between the column edge and
excavated rock surface to take care of the convergence of power house walls.
7.4.8 Transformer cavern
The transformer cavern would be 87m long, its width and height being 18m and 22.5m
respectively. It accommodates 2 sets of unit transformers at El. 228.3m. The roof arch
of this cavity would be of circular arch shape with 5.0m rise of crown from the spring
level. As in the machine hall cavity, the roof and walls of the transformer cavity are
also supported by systematic rock bolting and shotcreting (SFRS), where the rock
mass is of poor quality (‘Q’ value from 1.0 to 2.0), the roof is supported with the
combination of shotcrete (SFRS), rock bolts and steel ribs. Provision of drainage holes
in regular way has also been made for roof and walls for draining the seepage water
adjoining the cavern.
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7.4.9 Tail Race Tunnel
A 9.45m dia and 585m long TRT has been proposed. The rock cover along TRT will
vary from 23m to 215m. TRT will be provided with suitable rock support system
depending upon the geological strata. Apart from the rock support system, the TRT
will be provided with 600 mm thick reinforced cement concrete lining. Actual support
system will be decided after geological investigations and analysis at DPR stage.
7.4.10 Main Access Tunnel (MAT), Cable tunnel and Construction Adits
The details of MAT, Adits etc. are furnished in the following table:
Sr.No. Type Length Dimensions
1 Main Access Tunnel (MAT) 935m 8m x 8.5m
2 TRT Adit 291.61m 7m x 7.5m
3 Pressure Shaft Adit 260 m 7m x 7.5m
4 Top of transformer Hall (Adit) 163m 7m x 7.5m
5 Top of Power House (Adit) 88m 7m x 7.5m
6 Ventilation Tunnel 108m 3m x 3.5m
7 Cable Access tunnel 414m 6m x 6.5m
8 HRT Adit 573m 7m x 7.5m
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(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNDERTAKING)
ODISHA HYDRO POWERCORPORATION LIMITED (OHPC)
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NOTES:-
NOTES:-
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN METRE.
ALL ELEVATIONS INDICATED AN EXCLUSIVE OF
THE BED LEVEL OF THE TOE DRAIN SHALL BE KEPT
SLOPE HAVE BEEN PROVIDED ARE TENTATIVE.
INCLINED AND HORIZONTAL WELL GRADED FILTER
3.
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THE STRIPPING OF THE ETIRE BED SHALL BE 2.
600 BELOW NSL OR AT STRIPPED SURFACE
THE BED OR C.O.T SHALL BE TAKEN 1000 INSIDE THE 7.
SETTLEMENT ALLOWANCES.
SHALL CONFORM TO: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
HARD ROCK/IMPERIOUS STRATA.
MINIMUM 600 MM.
WHICHEVER IS LOWER.
THIS IS PFR STAGE DRAWING.8.
THE SAME WILL BE UPDATED DURING DPR.
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STRIPPED SURFACE
ANTICIPATED ROCK LINE
IMPERVIOUS STRATA/GROUTABLE
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EL.260.60 (TOP OF DAM)
1.0 THICK HAND PLACED RIPRAP
1.0 WIDE TOE DRAIN
1.0 THICK STONE PITCHING
1.0 THICK CRUSHED STONE / GRAVEL
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MDDL. 245.80
FRL. 255.68
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CENTER LINE
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION (LOWER DAM)
WAPCOS LIMITED
BALIMELA PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT (500 MW)
CONSULTANTS
(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNDERTAKING)
ODISHA HYDROPOWERCORPORATION LIMITED
DEGN.
DRAWN.
DATE: JULY-2019
CHKD. SUBM.
APPD.
DRG.NO.WAP/D&RE/BALIMELA/04
REV.NO.
CHAPTER- 6Design of Electro – Mechanical Equipment
Chapter 8: Design of Electro-Mechanical Equipments 1
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
8.1 General
The pumped storage scheme consists of an upper and lower reservoir connected with
a water conductor system through an underground power house complex equipped
with desired numbers of Generator-Motor and Pump-Turbine units. The Underground
power house of Balimela Pumped Storage scheme will have two (02) nos. Pump-
Turbine units of 250 MW each along with all the auxiliary system such as cooling water
system, compressed air system, potable water supply system, fire protection system,
ventilation and air conditioning system, illumination system, HT< AC and DC
systems etc.
In the Scheme each main unit consists of one (01) 250 MW Turbine-Generator/255
MW Pump-Motor and one (01) Main transformer (three phase bank transformer of 330
MVA). One main power transformer will be installed and connected to each
generator/motor. The generator-motor set will be connected to the LV side (18 kV) of
main power transformer, located in the transformer cavern, by isolated phase metal
enclosed bus (IPB). A generator circuit breaker will be installed in the IPB for parallel
operation of the Generators / Motors. A phase reversal switch will also be installed in
the IPB for changing the mode of operation of the units i.e. Generation mode / Motor
mode. The HV side (220 kV) of main power transformer located in the transformer
cavern will be connected to the 220 kV double Bus located at the 220 kV Gas
Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation / Open yard Switch Yard through 220 kV XLPE
(Cross-linked polyethylene) cables of appropriate size. A 220 kV Gas Insulated
Switchgear (GIS) sub-station or extension of existing 220 kV open yard substation of
the existing 510 MW Hydro power station (whichever is feasible) are proposed to be
installed in the scheme for evacuation and receiving of power. Construction of one
number of 220 kV double circuit transmission lines having conductors of Zebra from
the 220 kV GIS or extended 220 kV open yard of Balimela PSP/Balimela Hydro power
station to 220 kV Grid Substation(s) such as Upper Sileru 220/132 kV Substation and
220 kV single circuit from Balimela PSP/Balimela Hydro Power Station to Upper Sileru
(Andhra Pradesh) may be upgraded to 220 kV double circuit or another 220 kV single
circuit from Balimela PSP / Balimela Hydro power station to 220 kV Grid Substation(s)
such as Jeynagar 220/132 kV Substation may be upgraded to 220 kV double circuit is
considered for power evacuation and receiving of pumping power. However,
Transmission system will be finalized after load flow study and system stability
analysis concerning the project at the Detailed Project Report (DPR) Stage.
Two (02) Nos. of 18 kV line will be branched from the IPB of both Units and to be
connected with Station Auxiliary Step down Transformer having secondary at 11kV to
be connected at 11kv Switch Gear for Station Auxiliary Power. For static excitation
system, Excitation transformer will be branched from IPB of each generator-motor unit.
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Design of Electro-Mechanical Equipments
Chapter 8: Design of Electro-Mechanical Equipments 2
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
One (01) static frequency converter (SFC) for starting of the units in pumping mode
will required to be installed for two generator-motor whose power also be fed from IPB.
Back to back starting system will also be equipped for one of two generator-motor
units.
Station service power at 11 kV will be supplied by means of three sources: Station
Auxiliary Switch Gear – 1, Station Auxiliary Switch Gear – 2 and Emergency Diesel
generator set. The 11 kV power will be stepped down to 415 V / 230 V for use in
Auxiliary equipment, Illuminating loads etc.
Consideration have been made that the power plant will be controlled by remote
control system from the main control room in the power house with the provision for
local control to be utilized during test and emergency cases.
A main supervisory computer system supporting necessary man-machine interface will
be located at the main control room and separate local plant controllers will be
provided for each main unit, station service circuit and 220 kV switchyard equipment.
The computer system and controllers will be linked by high-speed data transmission
system.
Following options for configuration of the main units have been considered for the
basic design of electromechanical equipment at present.
Option 1: 2 Fixed Speed Units of 250 MW each
Option 2: 1 Fixed Speed Unit of 250 MW + 1 Variable Speed Unit of 250 MW
(Advantages and disadvantages of variable speed units are mentioned at the end of
this chapter).
The entrance to the Machine hall cavern will be through Main Access Tunnel (MAT).
The Main Transformer hall cavern will be placed on the downstream of main power
house cavern.
For Option – 1, the approximate size of the machine hall cavern at EL 228.30m will be
109.0m length (including service bay and control block), 23.50m width and 53.0m
height.
For Option – 2, the approximate size of the machine hall cavern at EL 228.30m will be
112.0m length (including service bay and control block), 24.00m width and 55.0m
height.
The auxiliary rooms shall be located at different floors with the main control room /
block placed on the Unit – 1 side of the machine hall cavern. Control room, Model /
Conference room, Engineers room, room for 220 V DC system, HVAC equipment,
mechanical workshop etc. shall be located in these auxiliary rooms.
Approximate size of Transformer hall Cavern at EL 228.30m will be 87.00 m length,
18.00 m width and 22.5m height (Including secondary GIS).
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
The floor wise equipment layout plan is as stated below:
Machine Hall Floor at EL 228.30 m
Phase Reversal Switches along with Generator Circuit Breakers (GCB) which will
be installed and connected through Isolated Phase Bus Duct (IPBD)
Main Transformers will be installed at the Transformer cavern
Generator-Motor Floor at EL 222.80 m
Unit Control Boards (UCBs)
Unit Auxiliary Boards (UABs)
LT Distribution board with Dry Type Transformers
Neutral Grounding Cubicles
Excitation Transformers and Panels
Lubrication system etc.
Pump-Turbine Floor at EL 217.30 m
Compressed Air System
Oil Pressure Units for Governors
Other Pump-Turbine Auxiliaries
Main Inlet Valve (MIV) Floor at EL 209.80 m
Cooling Water Pumps
Dewatering & Drainage Pumps
Flood Water Pumps.
Dewatering, Drainage and Flood Water Control Blocks
Drainage & Dewatering Gallery Floor at EL 195.80 m
Dewatering Sump – Draft tubes will be connected with this sump through a
network of valves & pipes.
Drainage Sump – Seepage and drainage from various floors of power house will
be collected to this sump.
24 kV Isolated Phase Bus Ducts (IPBD) interconnecting machine hall Floor with the
Transformer cavern will be laid in individual bus duct tunnel of respective units. LAVT
cubicles, Station Service (Auxiliary) connections with IPB shall also be installed in
these tunnels. Beside these two Bus Duct Tunnels, two (02) additional tunnels (One at
the extended part of MAT on Service bay side and other on Unit–2 side) will be
provided for inter-connecting Machine Hall cavern with Transformer Hall.
One cable tunnel of adequate size will be provided to accommodate 220 kV XLPE
cables for transmitting power between Pothead Yard (Main Transformer HV side) and
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
220 kV GIS / 220 kV Switchyard. Various other HT cables and LT control, protection,
signal cables to be provided between various panels in the underground Power House
and Transformer Hall & Pothead yard shall be laid in cable trench / cable tunnel / duct,
as required.
The access to turbine pit will be from pump-turbine Floor. Necessary hatches for
erection and removal of MIV will be provided at various floors in the machine hall
cavern.
The Main Access Tunnel (MAT) and Construction Adit Tunnel for the power house
cavern shall be utilized as ventilation tunnel afterward. Suitable ventilation and air
conditioning ducts, as required, shall be installed at various locations and floors.
Two nos. of 250/80/10 Tonnes EOT Cranes (250 ton EOT crane considered for
Variable speed machine, for option1, 240 Ton EOT crane may be considered) shall be
installed in the power house cavern for tandem operation. One no. of 10 Tones EOT
Crane shall be installed in the GIS hall for handling the GIS equipment. One no. 80T
EOT crane shall be installed in Transformer cavern for handling of Draft tube gates.
8.2 Brief Particulars of Pump-Turbine Equipment
8.2.1 Pump-Turbine
The Pump-turbine shall be of vertical shaft reversible Francis type coupled to
Generator-Motor. 2 nos. of the Francis pump-turbine set each of 255 MW output rating
while operating under rated head shall be installed.
The details of the hydraulic system of the generating units are as given below:
i) Upper Reservoir Levels
a) Full Reservoir Level (FRL) 439.016 m
b) Minimum Drawdown Level (MDDL) 438.910 m
ii) Lower Reservoir Levels
a) Full Reservoir Level (FRL) 255.680 m
b) Minimum Drawdown Level (MDDL) 245.800 m
iii) Head Loss
a) Turbine mode 8.90 m
b) Pump mode 8.90 m
iv) Operating Head range as Turbine
a) Maximum design Head 184.316 m
b) Net design Head 179.323 m
c) Minimum design head 174.330 m
v) Operating Head range as Pump
a) Maximum Head 202.116 m
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(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
b) Minimum Head 192.130 m
vi) Turbine Basic Data
a) Rated Output at rated head of 179.323 m 255.127 MW
b) Turbine Output at 10% overload operation 280.639 MW
c) Specific Speed 153.94 m-kW
d) Rated Speed 200 rpm
e) Max. Discharge at rated head: 157.639 m3/sec
f) Turbine center Level 212.30 m
vii) Pump Basic Data
a) Specific speed at maximum pump head 42.93 m- m3/sec
b) Specific speed at minimum pump head 45.73 m- m3/sec
c) Rated speed 200 rpm
d) Minimum discharge at maximum pump head 132.39 m3/sec
e) Maximum discharge at minimum pump head 139.27 m3/sec
The Pump-Turbine shall be designed to have output of 0 to 100% rated output at the
head ranges as specified above. And a stable pumping mode shall be obtainable
within the design pump head specified above without pressure fluctuation and/or other
faults. A design of highest efficiency for both turbine and pump shall be made.
The fall in turbine efficiency when the generator is operated with minimum head or
partial output shall be kept to a minimum. The fall in pump efficiency and water
discharge while operating at the higher pump head from the best efficiency point head
shall be kept to a minimum. In both operation modes, pumping and generating, the
cavitation pitting, vibrations and noises shall be kept to a minimum. The unit shall also
be capable of operating in Spinning Reserve or Synchronous Condenser mode. To
facilitate the same, necessary water supply system for runner gaps shall be provided.
The machine shall be capable of Line Charging operation including charging of one
Transmission line during total grid failure, towards restoration of grid power. For
variable speed machine Turbine center shall be 1m or lower than fixed speed
machine, necessary civil constructions will have to be taken accordingly.
However, setting of pump turbine units (selection of center line elevation level) will be
fixed at Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage considering both fixed and variable speed
machines.
The main components of the Pump-Turbine set will be
Spiral Casing
Stay Ring
Runner
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(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
Bottom Ring
Guide Vanes
Main Shaft Sealing Devices
Water Supply Devices for runner gaps
Spiral Casing Pressurizing System
Draft Tube etc.
8.2.2 Speed Governor
Quantity: Two (2) sets
In pumping operation, the pump speed is governed by the motor, as the speed
regulator circuit is not used. The speed governor shall continuously actuate and adjust
the opening of guide vanes, initiated by the gate opening control device and water
level measuring devices installed in the sequence control equipment, to obtain the
best pumping efficiency corresponded with the pump head.
In generating operation, the speed governor shall be capable of automatic frequency
control devices, deflective line control and guide vanes setting operation.
The electro-hydraulic governor shall have stable and accurate operation
characteristics with Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) function. It shall be designed
to have high sensitivity and high response characteristics. The governor shall be
constructed for easy operation and its inspection can be carried out under running
condition. Control system shall be so designed that both remote control and local
control of speed and load limiting from the control board or at regulator cubical can be
carried out by the operation handle.
Necessary protective devices including relays and contacts for control and alarm to
lock the actuator and for quick stop of pump-turbine shall be provided in case of drop
of hydraulic oil pressure for actuator, speed signal generator failure, DC power source
failure or governor trouble. Whenever detecting the speed rise, the governor shall
immediately send a closing signal of guide vane to make the speed stable regardless
of the position of generator / motor circuit breaker and other control signals to the
governor.
8.2.3 Pressure Oil Supply System for Speed Governor
The oil pressure supply system shall be used for operation of the pump-turbine
controlled by the speed governor.
Each system shall consist of two (02) nos. of oil pumps (one for regular use and other
for stand-by), one (01) no. of oil sump tank, one (01) no. of oil pressure tank, one (01)
no. of leakage oil tank with pump, control device and other necessary accessories.
Continuous running system by an unloader shall be applied for each pump.
The start and stop of the oil pressure unit shall be controlled automatically by the
pressure relay in the pump-turbine control board. Each pump shall also have the
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(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
provision to be started and stopped manually by the switch mounted on the Motor
Control Centre (MCC).
8.2.4 Draft Tube Gates
Individual hoisting mechanism shall be provided for draft tube gate of each unit for
quick closing, under the unbalanced condition of water pressure.
8.3 Brief Particulars of Generator-Motor Equipment
8.3.1 Generator-Motor
The Generator-Motor will be three phase alternating current synchronous generator
motor of rotating field, vertical shaft type. Each of the two Generator-Motors shall have
the following characteristics:
(a) Generator
i) Rated capacity 250.00 MW
ii) Power factor 0.9 lagging
iii) Rated terminal voltage between phases
18 kV ± 10%
iv) Frequency 50 Hz
v) Phase 3
vi) Speed 200 rpm
vii) Range of frequency 50 Hz ± 3%
viii) Type of Generator-Motor Semi Umbrella Type
ix) Over load capacity (10%) 275 MW
(b) Motor
i) Motor Capacity 285 MW / 300 MVA
ii) Power factor 0.95 leading
iii) Rated terminal voltage between phases
18 kV
iv) Frequency 50 Hz
v) Phase 3
vi) Speed 200 rpm
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
The voltage rating shall be optimized during preparation of bidding document / detailed
project report stage.
Class F insulation will be provided for the armature winding and the field winding of the
generator-motor.
The generator-motor will be provided with a conventional type of cooling system, i.e.,
air coolers. The air coolers shall have sufficient cooling capacity to maintain the air
temperature.
8.3.2 Excitation System and AVR
The excitation equipment shall be static type potential-source, rectifier-type excitation
system complete with digital type Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).
Static excitation system shall be used for generating, motoring and synchronous
condenser operation in the generating and motoring direction, back-to-back
synchronous starting operation and static frequency converter (SFC) starting for
pumping.
The excitation system shall be complete with:
Exciter transformer
Rectifiers
Current transformer
Buses
Transducers
Field circuit breaker
Automatic voltage regulator
Exciter cubical and all necessary devices for indication, protection and control of
the equipment
The AVR will automatically and rapidly regulate the generator-motor voltage to a
setting value by detecting the three-phase terminal voltage at both generating and
pumping operations.
The AVR will be capable of covering 80% to 110% of the rated voltage of the
generator at no-load operation. It will also be suitable for synchronous condenser
operation.
When full load rejection occurs at generating mode due to external fault, the excitation
system will be capable of depressing the terminal voltage rise of the generator-motor
within 30 % of the rated voltage under the conditions that the field breaker is in closed
position and the speed rise of the generator-motor is within 45 % of the rated revolving
speed.
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Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
8.3.3 Neutral Grounding Device for Generator-Motor
Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR) system and Neutral Grounding Transformer (NGT)
system are available for the neutral point grounding of the generator- motor.
Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR) system would be suitable from the view point of
cost and varying resistance characteristics with frequency during starting operation by
back to back system. Hence, Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR) system shall be used
for grounding the neutral point of the generator-motor windings.
The Neutral Grounding Device shall consist of:
Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR)
Disconnecting Switch
Current Transformer
8.3.4 LAVT System
LAVT Cubicles shall include Surge Capacitors, Lightning Arrestors, Voltage
Transformers and associated accessories.
8.3.5 Motor Starting Method
A. Static Frequency Converter (SFC)
One (01) set of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) with digital control type shall be
used in common for two units of the generator / motor simultaneously and shall be
connected to each generator / motor through the selective Disconnecting Switch,
Circuit Breakers etc. to accelerate the machine in reverse direction for “pumping
operation” up to rated speed by grid power. After synchronizing the machine with the
grid SFC gets cut off.
The Static Frequency Converter (SFC) consists of:
Starting Transformer
Static Converter
Inverter
AC reactor
DC reactor
Circuit breakers
Other accessories for control and protection etc.
B. Back to Back Starting Method
Beside SFC as main starting method of the motor (pumping mode), back-to-back
(BTB) starting method as back-up option is recommended for the project.
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(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
In this case one unit will be started as generator and other will be in motor mode (by
phase reversal switch operation) and ultimately synchronize with the grid to run the
motor for pumping operation and generator will return to shut down. In this method, the
generating unit and the pumping unit shall be selected in such a combination / manner
that the units are connected to different penstocks / HRTs / TRTs.
8.4 Main Inlet Valve
Quantity: Two (02) Sets
The Main Inlet Valve is located between the Spiral Casing and the Penstock.
Spherical type valve is generally recommended for a pumped storage plant because of
its low loss, but considering the large size of the spherical valve due to high discharge
volume, through-flow valve may be acceptable for this project considering the diameter
of penstock.
The flow capacity of the inlet valve will have sufficient to allow maximum flow of the
pump-turbine discharge.
The inlet valve will be designed to safely withstand the stress due to the maximum
hydraulic pressure obtainable including water thrust in the penstock and will be free
from vibration and any abnormalities under the whole operating range of the pump-
turbine including any transient conditions of operation.
The inlet valve will be designed to be capable of closing from fully opened position
under the condition of maximum flow at every head.
A bypass valve of needle valve type will be furnished to the main inlet valve in order to
balance the water pressure of both the penstock side and the pump-turbine side when
the inlet valve is opened.
Both the main inlet valve and the bypass valve will be operated by pressure oil and the
operating mechanism will consist of pressure-oil supply system, servomotor, rod and
lever. Each component will be constructed to have sufficient strength and to ensure
smooth operation under all operating conditions of the pump-turbine. Pressure of the
oil system will be approximately 25 kg/cm2. The bearing shall of the self-lubricated
type.
Manually operated mechanical locking device shall be provided to firm locking of the
operating mechanism at fully closed position. The locking device shall also be
provided with the by-pass valve.
8.4.1 Pressure Oil Supply System for Main Inlet Valve
The pressure oil supply system shall be used for operation of the inlet valve and the
bypass valve. Each system shall consist of two (02) nos. of oil pump (one for regular
use and other for stand-by), one (01) no. of oil sump tank, one (01) no. of oil pressure
tank and other necessary accessories. The start and stop of the oil pressure unit shall
be controlled automatically by the pressure relay in the pump-turbine control board.
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Each pump shall also have the provision to be started and stopped manually by the
switch mounted on the Motor Control Centre (MCC).
8.5 Oil Treatment and Storage Equipment
The Oil Treatment and Storage Equipment of adequate capacity shall be used for
storage and purifying the lubrication oil of the pump / turbine, generator / motor and
pressure oil of the pressure oil supply system. The oil treatment and storage
equipment shall consist of oil filter presses, oil purifiers, oil storage tank and other
required accessories.
Oil handling system
Oil handling system for transformer oil and lubricating oil for generating units will be
provided with suitable piping, valves, tanks, purifiers etc. and shall be located such as
to conform the requirements of underground power house.
8.6 Compressed Air Supply System
HP and LP Compressed air system shall consist of the following: -
Air Tanks
Compressors
Air receivers complete with all accessories
Air Dryers complete with all accessories
Pressure Reducer
Complete air distribution system including valves, piping, fittings, automatic
moisture traps, filters etc.
Protection system including pressure gauges, pressure switches, transducers,
temperature switches, temperature indicators, moisture indicator, flow indicators,
control panel etc.
The compressed air supply system shall be applied for following purpose:
i) Draft tube water depressing for pump starting
ii) Compressed air supply for the speed governor oil pressure tank and main inlet
valve oil pressure tank.
iii) Compressed air supply for generator / motor break
iv) Fire protection system, various instrumentation systems and station service
system etc.
8.7 Cooling Water System
It is proposed to provide individual cooling water system for each unit to remove heat
from generators and bearing oils through heat exchangers.
The main water supply system shall be applied for following purposes:
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i) Cooling water supply for generator-motor air cooler, thrust bearing oil heat
exchanger and guide bearings
ii) Cooling water supply system for pump-turbine main guide bearing and shaft seal
water supply for the sealing box of pump-turbine.
iii) Cooling water supply for the gap of runner
iv) Cooling water supply for main transformer at On-Load operation
v) The water supply system shall be provided for cooling of main transformer (No
Load), on load tap changer and transformer fire extinguisher.
vi) The water supply system shall also be provided for cooling of the static frequency
converter (SFC) and static frequency converter transformer.
The water supply system shall be provided for replenishing the leakage water from the
spiral case at depressing water level in draft tube at pump starting.
The cooling water for each main unit is supplied from the corresponding draft tube by
an individual motor driven pump set. There is one regular use pump set for each main
unit and one stand-by use pump set is provided for two main units. The stand-by use
pump and regular use pumps are isolated by automatic operated valves.
The cooling water system shall consist of:
Pump Sets
Motor driven strainers
Additional strainer for supplying the main shaft packing box cooling water and for
runner seal cooling water
All required fitting, piping and accessories.
8.8 Dewatering and Water Drainage System
Dewatering system shall be provided in the power house for dewatering of unit for
access to underwater parts.
The system shall comprise of:
Dewatering Sump
Two (02) nos. of submersible pumps of sufficient capacity (One as main and one
as standby) installed in the dewatering sump
Necessary valves, piping, control, annunciation.
Water drainage system shall be provided for water drainage of the leaked water from
pump-turbine and other apparatuses, leaked water of power-house, equipment drain
and others.
The Drainage System shall comprise of:
Drainage Sump
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Two (02) nos. submersible drainage pumps (One as main and one as standby)
installed in the sump.
Requisite piping, control panels etc.
8.9 Generator-Motor Main Circuit
Generator-Motor main circuit will consist of:
Generator Circuit Breaker
24 kV, Indoor type, metal-enclosed, SF6 circuit breaker will be installed between each
Generator and respective Main Step-up Transformer for protection and
synchronization (for remote closing and remote tripping or automatic tripping due to
fault)
Each generator-motor circuit breaker is required to have enough current carrying
capacity to withstand line charging current at the rated voltage in case of Line
Charging (Black Start) by the relevant generator according to CEA’s guideline.
Phase Reversal Disconnecting Switch
Rotational directions of pumping mode and generating mode of the unit are opposite.
Therefore, a 24 kV Phase Reverse Disconnecting Switch Set of required current rating
will be installed to change any 2 phases of 3 phases of main circuit in order to change
the phase rotational direction at the generator-motor terminal to assure the desired
direction of rotation for both generation mode and pumping mode.
Pump Starting Disconnecting Switch
For each unit, 24 kV Disconnecting Switch for pump-starting by SFC will be provided
between the generator-motor circuit breaker and the generator-motor. Furthermore, 24
kV Disconnecting Switch for pump-starting by BTB will also be provided at the starting
generator side (will be decided at the later stage)
Insulating phase Bus (IPB)
Metal Enclosed Isolated Phase Bus (IPB) will be provided as the main bus (16.5 kV)
between the terminals of generator-motor and the primary terminals of main step-up
transformer.
Braking System of the units
Both Electrical and Mechanical Braking System will be provided with each unit in order
to reduce the time of stop operation. The electrical brake will begin to work at around
40% of the rated revolving speed. Below 10% of the rated revolving speed, the
electrical brake will be released and the mechanical brake will begin to operate.
Instrument Transformer
For protection and measuring of the main units, necessary current transformers and
potential transformers will be installed.
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8.10 Transformer Main Step-Up
8.10.1 Type and Rating
Quantity: Two (02) sets
Rated Capacity: 330 MVA
Rated Voltage: Primary 18 kV, Secondary 220 kV ± 5%
Indoor type, oil-immersed, single phase bank or special three phase, forced oil forced
water (OFWF) cooled, with on-load tap-changer (OLTC).
Each transformer cooling system shall consist of oil pump and cooler (heat exchanger)
to form a unit cooling facility.
The cooling water shall be supplied from the main water supply system when the
generator-motor is in operation.
The water fire extinguisher equipment shall be provided for each main transformer.
8.10.2 Surge Arrester for main Step-Up Transformer
GIS type Surge Arresters will be installed at the HV side of the step-up transformer.
8.10.3 Neutral Earthing of Main Step-Up Transformer
The neutral point of the secondary winding (HV Side) of each main step-up
transformer will be solidly grounded.
8.11 Cables and Accessories
8.11.1 High Voltage Power Cable (220 KV XLPE CABLE)
Single core 220 kV high voltage XLPE cables will be installed and connected from the
underground secondary GIS to the outside switchyard through the cable tunnel for
power evacuation between the main step-up transformers and the GIS / outdoor
switchyard.
220 kV XLPE cable will be laid in snake shape on the racks in the cable tunnel from
the secondary GIS to the GIS / outdoor switchyard and fixed by cleats. The cable
Sheath of cable head yard side shall be solidly grounded and the cable sheath of main
transformer side shall be grounded through the grounding device, for example gap-
less lightning arrester.
8.11.2 Power, Control & Instrumentation Cables and Cable Trays Etc.
11 kV XLPE cables shall be used for connection from and to the 11 kV switchboards to
be installed at different load centers in power house and switchyard.
1.1 kV Grade PVC insulated Copper / Aluminium power cables shall be used in the
power house, transformer cavern, switchyard, Lower Dam, Upper Dam areas for
supplying power to various auxiliaries, while for control cables 1.1 kV Grade PVC
insulated copper cables will be employed.
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The instrumentation cables used including Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) will be immune
to electromagnetic interference. The number of pairs / cores required will be as per the
requirement of the system.
All the accessories like Cable Glands, Ferrules, Cable Trays with Cable Racks &
Supporting Structures, Conduits etc. of adequate sizes as required for the installation
of cables will be included. All cables will be FRLS type.
8.12 220 KV GIS/Outdoor Switch Yard
220 kV GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) or Outdoor type switchyard will be installed
with proposed five (5) nos. of 220 kV Bays for connection of following feeder circuits:
Two (02) circuits of 220 kV power cables incoming from units connecting two (02)
units of the Power House
Three (03) circuits (one no. Double circuit and one no single circuit by making any
one of two existing single circuit to double circuit) of outgoing transmission lines
One bus tie circuit breaker
Double bus bar arrangement is proposed for this project which will provide flexibility
and reliability in the operation of the plant. The line terminal equipment will consist of
Wave Traps and Coupling Capacitor Potential Devices with Carrier Current
Accessories.
Five (5) sets of surge arrester will be provided for the protective purpose of switchyard
equipment and 220 kV power cables. Out of which, three (03) sets of surge arrester to
be installed at outgoing transmission line terminals will be of conventional porcelain
type and two (02) sets of surge arrester to be installed at main power transformer
feeders will be of GIS type.
The GIS Switchyard shall consist of:
Circuit Breakers
Disconnecting Switches (with and without earth switches)
Instrument transformers
Protective Relays, Meters and other necessary equipment
The conducting parts will be housed in grounded metal enclosures filled with SF6 gas
and the parts will be insulated and supported from enclosures by means of spacers
and supporting insulators.
8.13 Control and Protection System
The system shall be applied for automatic control such as start, stop and protection of
the pump-turbine combined with the control and protection system during all modes of
operation such as turbine and pumping. All necessary components required for
performing the automatic sequential control of the pump-turbine, and their main parts
shall be accommodated inside the pump-turbine control board.
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Beside the Local automatic control, remote control system which will be done through
the Supervisory Control Monitoring and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) will also be
employed in this project.
8.13.1 Control System
A supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system will be provided for an
efficient and economic plant operation. The control and monitoring system will be built
up of distributed control technique with independent control module in hierarchical
control levels and standard open protocol for communication network. The control
system of the project will be provided with distinguished operating characteristics, high
reliability and responsibility.
The power house will be designed to be operated with three levels of control:
From the control room
From the Unit control board located on the machine hall floor.
From local control cubicles of each element located adjacent to the unit.
A main supervisory computer system supporting necessary man-machine interface will
be located at the Main Control Room and separate local plant controllers will be
provided for each main unit, station service circuit and 220 kV switchyard. The
computer system and controllers will be linked by high-speed data transmission
system.
8.13.2 Protection System
The protective relays will be provided for each units including its excitation
transformer, station auxiliary system, main transformers, 220 kV XLPE cables, 220kV
switchgear etc.
The design of the protection scheme will be based on the general philosophy that all
the protection equipment has a primary and back-up protection supplementing each
other. The Protection System will have two level of response according to seriousness
of the fault.
When a serious trouble occurs, relevant equipment shall be stopped or tripped the
breaker automatically by operating the protective system.
On the other hand, when a slight trouble occurs, fault indication lamps as well as
audible alarms will only be provided for control & protection and the operators will
be requested to dispose the fault properly by their own judgment.
8.13.3 Main Functions of SCADA System
A. Control Function
Main Unit Control
Main Transformer Control
Station Service Circuit Control
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Switchyard Control
B. Supervising and Monitoring Function
C. Display Presentation
D. Recording Function
Daily operation log
Monthly operation log
Fault and operation record
Auxiliary system operation log
E. Calculating Functions etc.
8.14 D.C. Supply System
For control, protection, metering, annunciation, emergency lighting and other DC load
requirements in the Power House and Switchyard, 220V DC system shall be installed.
The 220V DC System for Power House shall consist of 2 sets of 220V, 1000 Ah Lead
Acid Battery Bank, 2 sets of Battery Charger, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
System, Inverter (to supply AC Auxiliary Power using DC Power source) and other
switching equipment.
The 220V DC System for GIS Switchyard shall consist of 2 sets of 220V, 250 Ah Lead
Acid Battery Bank, 2 sets of Battery Charger, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
System, Inverter (to supply AC Auxiliary Power using DC Power source) and other
switching equipment. Otherwise, if there is any scope of construction of 220 kV open
yard switch yard at the extended part of the existing switch yard and existing battery
system has the capacity to bear the extended load for 220 kV five (5) nos. of feeders
of coming Pump Storage Project, then it will be more economical.
In addition to the above, two (02) sets of UPS / Battery System will be provided for
gate control of Dams (upper & lower) and 48V DC System will be provided for PLCC
purpose.
8.15 AC Electrical Auxiliaries Supply System
8.15.1 Station Service Power
The station service auxiliary power for use in the power plant and GIS/ Switchyard and
Dam areas shall be supplied with 11kV / 415/230-volt Distribution Transformers
consisting of 3-phase, 4-wire, 50 Hz, AC power source which will receive power from
two nos. station service circuits of 5 MVA, 18/11 kV Transformer from IPB. All
electrical equipment and apparatus shall withstand voltage & frequency fluctuation of
±10% and ±5% respectively, in the same direction simultaneously. The main AC
supply system will be arranged from the 220 kV grid through the LV (11 kV) side of
Main Transformer or from generator (during generation) through 2 nos. of Station
Service Switch Gears.
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Station Service Auxiliaries will be fed from nine (9) sets of Distribution Transformers as
mentioned below.
2 Nos. of 11/0.415 kV, 1000 KVA Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UAT) for 2 Nos.
Generator-Motor Sets.
1 No. of 11/0.415 kV, 1000 KVA Station Service Transformers (SST) for Power
House
2 Nos. of 11/0.415 kV, 250 kVA Station Service Transformers (SST) for GIS /
Switchyard
2 Nos. of 11/0.415 kV, 200 kVA Station Service Transformers (SST) for Upper
Dam
2 Nos. of 11/0.415 kV, 200 kVA Station Service Transformers (SST) for Lower
Dam
8.15.2 Emergency Power
For emergency power supply, 2 nos. of 11 kV, 1 MVA Diesel Generator Set will be
installed at the Power house. The DG Sets will be connected with the 11 kV Bus
through VCB.
8.15.3 Motor Control Centre (MCC)
From 11 kV Bus, 3 nos. of 11 / 0.415 kV (Two nos. of 1 MVA and One no. 1.0 MVA)
Dry type Distribution transformers will supply auxiliary power to Power House Motor
Control Centre (MCC), Unit auxiliary equipment control center, Air compressor control
center, drainage and dewatering pump control center, Oil supply system control
system.
6 nos. of 11 / 0.415 kV Upper Dam and lower Dam auxiliary power and GIS / Switch
Yard.
Each pump of various systems shall have the provision to be started and stopped
manually by the respective switch mounted on the Motor Control Centre (MCC).
8.16 Grounding System
The grounding mat of copper or MS flat or steel rods, or combination thereof, having
suitable cross sectional area would be provided in the power house complex
comprising following grounding meshes:
Powerhouse cavern
Transformer cavern
Isolated phase bus tunnels
Cable tunnel
Access tunnel
Tailrace tunnels
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Switchyard
Headrace
Penstock
Power Intake etc.
Suitable number of grounding risers would be provided in the machine hall &
transformer hall caverns for connection to machinery equipment / panels / boards in
various auxiliary bay floors, bus duct tunnels, cable tunnels, interconnecting tunnels,
main access tunnel, GIS etc. for earthing of various electrical equipment. Separate
provision would be made for earthing various electronic equipment in the power
house. All non-current carrying equipment shall be grounded by using at least two
earthing conductors of adequate sizes which shall finally be connected to the
grounding grid. The grounding system would be designed to minimize the touch and
step potential within acceptable safe limit.
All ground meshes are to be connected together to make a low grounding resistance.
8.17 EOT Crane
The Electrical Overhead Traveling Cranes are installed in the underground
powerhouse for unloading, assembly, erection and future maintenance of the turbines,
generators, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
The heaviest equipment part to be handled by the main hoist will be the generator
rotor. It is proposed to provide Two (02) nos. EOT cranes of 250 / 80 / 10 ton capacity
EOT Crane with tandem operation. 280 Ton capacity crane has been considered for
variable speed machine option. For fixed speed machine option, one (01) no. 240 / 80
/ 10 Ton crane may be considered. The auxiliary hoists are to be provided for the
convenience of handling small parts. The capacity of crane however would need to be
further examined in consultation with manufacturer of generating equipment.
One (01) no. EOT Crane of 10 Ton capacity shall be installed at GIS hall.
One (01) no. EOT Crane of 80 Ton capacity shall be installed in Transformer Room for
Draft Tube Gate.
8.18 Fire protection System
The Fire Protection System in the underground power house, main access tunnel,
isolated phase bus duct tunnels, GIS / switchyard etc. shall be designed to timely
detect the occurrence & quick extinguishing of fire break outs and prevention of spread
of fire so as to minimize the extent of damage.
Water spray type Fire Extinguishing System shall be provided for all the generator-
motor sets, main transformer, Station service system & SFC transformer. The fire
extinguisher system shall detect fire inside the generator-motor barrel and transformer
rooms instantaneously and accurately, and shall discharge water automatically by
actuation both of the fire detector and protection relay, and also, by manual operation
at the extinguisher panel.
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8.19 Air Conditioning & Ventilation System
The machine and transformer halls shall be provided with ventilation and air
conditioning system as required to maintain the control room, conference room and
other work areas at the required level of temperature, humidity and comfort.
Adequate number of exhaust fans shall be installed at suitable locations to provide the
air changes per hour as mentioned in Indian standards.
8.20 Illumination System
Illumination system design shall be based on the principle of achievement of the
desired illumination levels with minimum glare. The design shall result in the most
energy-efficient and presentable illumination as per the latest international trends in
underground power plants.
The illumination system shall provide lighting and electric power supply to all plant
areas, dam, access road to various locations of the project and switchyard. In addition,
it shall provide lighting for selected area during plant emergency conditions.
Suitable scheme / arrangement will be provided for emergency lighting during AC
supply failure.
8.21 PLCC Equipment
PLCC system shall provide efficient sources and reliable information links to meet the
communication need of protection, voice and data including SCADA system. It shall
provide for distance protection and direct tripping for remote end breaker, signal
transmission & speech communication between the power house/ GIS / sub-station
and data communication to remote places through various frequency channels etc.
8.22 Communication System & Surveillance System
A suitable communication and surveillance system shall be installed in the power
house complex to facilitate the communication and desired security in the power
house area. Communication system comprises of the public address system and
EPBAX equipment.
The surveillance system would comprise of access control system and CCTV system
equipment including all spaces of power house.
8.23 Electrical Equipment Testing Laboratory
Portable Electrical Testing Equipment will be provided to carry out normal testing of
power house equipment. Separate room is proposed in the power house for Electrical
Testing Laboratory for storage of portable equipment and to serve as a base for
testing personnel. All the testing equipment should be PC compatible and of latest
design.
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8.24 Mechanical Workshop
A Mechanical Workshop will be provided in control block in machine hall cavern for
routine maintenance as required for all works & will be equipped with drilling, welding,
milling & lathe machines & other required machine tools.
8.25 Lift
One number electrically operated lifts shall be in the control block for easy movement.
The lift shall be designed for approximately a load of 10 persons.
8.26 Power Evacuation Arrangement
Following power evacuation schemes are proposed at this stage for Balimela Pumped
Storage Project.
a) 220 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Balimela Hydro power station to
Upper Sileru 220 / 132 kV Substation.
b) Converting existing 220 kV Single Circuit Transmission Line from Balimela Hydro
Power Station to Jeynagar 220/132 kV Substation to double circuit 220 kV
Transmission line or another existing 220 kV Single Circuit Transmission Line from
Balimela Hydro Power Station to Upper Silleru (Andhra Pradesh) 220 kV
Substation to double circuit 220 kV Transmission line.
The power evacuation scheme will be finalized at the Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Stage.
However, a comprehensive load flow study is necessary during DPR stage under peak
/ night load scenario encompassing the all power stations and load centers and
thereby setting up Substation & Transmission system effectively.
8.27 Advantage and Disadvantage Of Variable Speed Machine
Advantages:
i. Speed of the pump can vary as well as consumption of power for pumping is
variable
ii. Improvement of Turbine efficiency in generation mode
iii. Expansion of operational range at generation mode
iv. Improvement of power system stability
Disadvantages:
i. Larger space required for AC excitation system
ii. Cost is higher
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME ANDSCHEDULE
CHAPTER- 7
Chapter 9: Construction Programme and Schedule 1
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9.1 General
Construction of Balimela Pumped Storage Scheme including erection of the two
generating units is planned to be completed in a period of five years and six months
including Pre-construction works such as roads, infrastructure of one year for creation
of infrastructure facilities viz. additional Investigations, improvement of Road network
and colonies.
Two shift working is considered economical for surface works. For underground works
which do not follow normal pattern of shift working because of cyclic operations, three
shift working with minimum 15 hrs. or upto completion of cycle operations/day has
been considered. Opting 25 working days in a month, shift wise scheduled working
hours annually are adopted as follows:
Single Shift Work = 25 x 10 x 6 hrs = 1500 hrs
Two Shift Work = 25 x 10x 11hrs = 2750 hrs for Surface Works
Three Shift Work = 25x10 x 15 hrs = 3750 hrs
Three Shift Works = 25x10 x 18 hrs = 4500 hrs for Underground.
9.2 Main Components of the Project
9.2.1 Main Structure/ Components
The construction schedule has been detailed for major items of the following main
structures/ components.
i. Civil Works
a) Lower Dam with Spillway
b) Power intake
c) Tailrace outlet structures
d) MAT and construction Adits
e) Headrace tunnel cum pressure shaft.
f) Draft Tube and Tailrace tunnel.
g) Switch yard and Cable Tunnel
h) Underground powerhouse and transformer cavern.
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ii. Electrical Works
a) E.O.T. cranes
b) Supply and erection of T.G./Pumps sets 2 nos. 250 MW each
c) 400 kv G.I.S. and bays equipment
d) Main power transformers
e) Other auxiliary electro-mechanical equipment
iii. Hydraulic equipment
a) Intake gates
b) Tailrace Outlet gates
c) Draft Tube gates
9.2.2 Target Schedule
The total construction period is scheduled as follows.
Pre-construction and Infrastructure : 1 year
Construction Period (Main Works) : 4+1/2 years
Total construction period : 5+1/2 years
The Programme is also exhibited in the form of a bar chart and is enclosed as
Annexure A.
9.3 Infrastructure Facilities
The Balimela Pumped Storage Scheme is located in Malkangiri district of Odisha as
shown in the index map. The existing Balimela Reservoir has been proposed as an
upper reservoir for this Pumped storage scheme. The scheme is located at in between
Lat. N 18° 13’ to 18° 11’ and Long. E 82° 05’ to 82° 06’. The altitude of the project area
varies between 200m and 650 m. It is situated in the Malkangiri District of the State of
Odisha. The tail water will be diverted through the tunnel to store water in the lower
reservoir created by construction of an earth cum rockfill dam across a stream
(Kharika jhora) near Balimela town. The Balimela reservoir which will be the Upper
pool of the project is accessible with motor able road via SH 47 and the tail pool dam
site is near to Balimela village. For power house approach tunnel, a new road is to be
developed.
The project is located near existing Balimela Hydro Electric Project about 15 km south
of Balimela village, Malkangiri tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The rail head is
Jeypore which is about 110 km from Balimela. Darliput is also another rail head which
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is about 69 km from Balimela. Malkangiri town is about 35 km from the existing
Balimela Hydro Electric Project. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam Airport located
in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh which is 128 km away from project site. Another
Rajahmundry Airport in Rajahmundry again located in Andhra Pradesh which is about
138 km (approx.) from the project site. Bhubaneswar Airport is an International Airport
and is about 630 km from the project site.
Construction of infrastructure works will be taken up in first years. Construction power
may be obtained from the existing grid, but a new sub-station need to be developed.
Construction/ improvement of project road and upgrading of existing road will be taken
up immediately. The construction of office and residential buildings will be started in
first year and be completed by second year. Construction of Project road shall be
taken up first priority to complete within a year due to short length.
Following provision is being kept for construction of offices and residential building at
various sites:
Permanent Office Buildings
Temporary Office Buildings
Temporary Site Offices
Permanent Residential Buildings
Temporary Residential Buildings
The construction of project colony, residential and other Non-residential building will be
taken up from first year and completed all within second year.
9.4 Upper Dam & Spillway (Existing)
There is an existing Earth fill dam at Chitrakonda known as Balimela Dam which is
considered as an upper dam for this Close Loop type Pumped Storage Scheme and
the reservoir named as Balimela Reservoir.
This Reservoir has Maximum water level of 462.68m and Minimum draw down level of
438.91m. The catchment area of dam site is 4908 sq. km and the submergence area
of the reservoir is 171.8 sq.km. The reservoir with live storage of 2676 MCM has been
formed by construction of 70 m high earth fill dam of 1821 m length and three earthen
dykes. The spillway is located in the fourth saddle. It is straight gravity, masonry ogee
crested spillway to pass the design flood of 14300 Cumec, routed to an Outflow of
10930 Cumecs.
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9.5 Lower Dam and Spillway
For care of the nala during construction, stage diversion method is being followed for
lower reservoir, so that river diversion will be treated sequentially following foundation
excavation and embankment.
The foundation excavation for the Lower dam is proposed to be started in the 1st
month of first year and will be spread over fourteen months upto 4th month of 2nd Year.
Embankment fill in continuation with foundation treatment is to be started in the 1st
month of 2nd year and will continue upto 4th month of 4th year.
Concreting in the spillway in continuation with foundation treatment is planned to be
done in the 5th month of second year and completed in 1st month of 4th Year.
Foundation
Excavation
Bank
Volume(Cum) Concrete
Quantity
Cum
Common Excavation 175029 M:15 10053
Rock Excavation 128290 M:25 12736
Impervious Core 632339
Sand Filter 388129
Coarse Filter 366032
Rock shell Material 3061967
Rip Rap 159218
9.6 Power Intake
Open Excavation for Intake will start from 1st month of 1st year as an independent
activity. However, Concreting of Intake structure can only take place after completion
of concrete Lining in 1st Phase of HRT from 3rd month of 4th year. The concreting of
Intake may spread over eleven months from 3rd of 4th year to 1st month of 5th year
respectively.
9.7 Headrace cum pressure shaft
Excavation of HRT from intake face will be taken up in the 10th month of first year after
completing the open excavation of intake. The same will be completed in the 6th month
of third year.
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The excavation of inclined pressure shaft will be taken up simultaneously in the 10th
month of first year after completing the adit excavation. The steel liners will be erected
from 1st month of third year and completed in the 6th month of fourth year. The
backfilling, grouting will be taken up simultaneously and completed in the 11th month of
fourth year.
9.8 Tailrace Tunnel/ Outlet
Open Excavation of tailrace outlet will start from 1st month of year 2 which will be
completed in 8th month and construction of Tailrace tunnel will be started in the 9th
month of 1st year which will be completed in 12th month of 2nd year. The construction
completed within 8th month of fourth year.
9.9 Underground Powerhouse/ Transformer Caverns
Access tunnel to power house will be done by 10th month of first year but the top
construction adit will be completed in 12th month of first year and then the excavation
of the power house cavern will be taken up in the 1st month of the second year and will
be completed by 8th month of year 3. The concreting will be taken up in the 9th month
of the third year and will take 18 months for completion.
9.10 Electro-Mechanical Works
Action for procurement of EOT cranes is proposed to be initiated in the 1st year itself.
The entire process of inviting the tender, placing orders, manufacture, supply, erection
and testing is planned to be carried out in the period of July of the 1st year to end of the
3rd year.
Pre-manufactured activities such as preparation of specifications, inviting and
evaluation of tender etc. can be completed within the 1st year so that the supply orders
are placed by the end of the 1st year. The model tests and approval to the supplier’s
drawings will require nine more months. Installation period for each pump/ turbine and
generator/ motor has been considered as twenty nine months.
9.11 Impounding Schedule
Filling of reservoirs will be based on the following considerations: -
i) Filling would be started during the construction of embankment at the lower dam.
ii) Filling schedule would follow the embankment schedule of dam.
iii) Filling elevation would not be permitted to exceed the height of embankment
anytime.
iv) Filling would be restricted to keep the elevation more than 5 m below the
embankment during the construction period.
v) In case of exceeding the above clearance, extra water (including flood) would be
flown to downstream by pumping or other ways.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 PFR Clearance & Project Allotment
2 Preparation of DPR
3 TEC/CEA Approval
4 Statutory Clearances
5 Land Acquisitions
6Pre- Construction planning &
Infrastructural Development
Project Roads and Access to Project
Colony Building Works
Other Preparatory Works
7 Lower dam
a. Main Dam
Excavation 0.260 Mm3
Embankment Fill 4.608 Mm3
b. Spillway
Excavation 0.043 Mm3
Concreting 0.0207 Mm3
c. Impounding*
8 a.Intake
Excavation 0.647 Mm3
Concreting 0.0282 Mm3
b.Head race cum Pressure Shaft
Excavation 0.123 Mm3
Erection of Steel Liners 5924 MT
Backfill Concrete 0.031 Mm3
Grouting,Plugging and Finishing 23027 m
c. Tailrace Tunnel & Outlet
Outlet Excavation 0.275 Mm3
Outlet Concreting 0.0253 Mm3
Excavation TRT 0.0655 Mm3
Concreting TRT 0.0235 Mm3
Grouting TRT 9114 m
9 Power House Complex & Transformer Cavern
a. Access Tunnel to Powerhouse and Adit 1062 m
b. Cable Tunnel 415 m
c. Power house Cavern
Excavation 0.141 Mm3
Concreting 0.048 Mm3
d. Transformer Cavern
Excavation 0.023 Mm3
Concreting 7357 m3
10 Electro-mechanical Equip.
E&M including commissioning
11 Hydro-mechanical Equip.
Intake Gates
Tailrace Outer Gates
Draft Tube Gates
Zero Period Ist YearQuantity
As Actual
2nd Year 3rd Year
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ActivitiesSl.
No.
4th Year 5th Year 6th Year
CHAPTER- 8COST ESTIMATE
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Chapter 10: Cost Estimate 1
10.1 Project Cost
A summary of the cost estimate, including direct and indirect charges for the Civil &
Electro-mechanical works at January, 2019 Price Level is given below:
Item Estimated Cost (Rs. Lacs)
Option-I Option-II
Civil Works 101118 102379
Electro-mechanical Works 98800 102158
Total 199918 204537
The estimate has been prepared to arrive at the capital cost of Balimela Pump Storage
Project, Odisha. The estimate is of Pre-feasibility level and has been prepared on the
basis of “Guide Lines for preparation of cost estimates for River Valley Projects”
published by Central Water Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi. The Abstract of
Cost is enclosed at in the relevant chapter of this report. The above cost does not
include the cost of Transmission.
10.2 Basis of Estimate
The estimate for Civil, Hydro-mechanical civil works have been prepared on the basis
of following:
I. The rates have been adopted by updation to current price level from the
recently approved H.E. Projects having similar parameters and working
conditions.
II. The rates of materials are inclusive of GST as applicable.
III. Interest and escalation during construction period not considered.
Quantity estimate have been carried out by calculating the quantities of different work
items involved. Unit rate corresponding to major item of works have been worked out
by analysis of rate based on prevailing market rates. Some rates of major item of
works, lump sum provision have been made based on the other similar projects. The
following guidelines have been referred for the preparation of this cost estimate:
1. “Guidelines for preparation of project estimates for River Valley Projects” dated
March 1997 by Central Water Commission, Govt. of India.
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Cost Estimate
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Chapter 10: Cost Estimate 2
2. “Guide Lines for preparation of Detailed Project Report of Irrigation and
Multipurpose projects” 2010 by Central Water Commission, Govt. of India.
10.3 Classification of Civil Works Into Minor Head/Sub Heads
The cost has been classified into direct and indirect charges and covered under the
following minor heads:
Direct Charges
I. Works
II. Establishment
III. Tools and Plants
IV. Receipts and Recoveries on Capital Account
Indirect Charges
I. Capitalized Value of Abatement of Land Revenue
II. Audit and Account Charges
10.4 Direct Charges
10.4.1 I-Works
Current Cost
Option-I Rs. 94677 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 95858 Lacs
The minor head I-Works has been subdivided in to the following detailed subheads:
10.4.2 A-Preliminary
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs.1563 Lacs
Option-II Rs.1584 Lacs
Under this head provision has been made for surveys and investigations to be
conducted at DPR stage and later to arrive at the optimum of the project components.
Provision for in-house Design & Engineering and consultancy charges has been kept
under this head as 2% of cost of C & J Works.
10.4.3 B-Land
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 3908 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 3960 Lacs
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This covers the provision for acquisition of land/lease charges for construction of the
project, structures, colonies, offices etc. and the provision for Rehabilitation and
Resettlement (R&R) of Project Affected Persons. Provision for B-Land charges has
been kept under this head as 5% of cost of C & J Works.
10.4.4 C- Works
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 29383 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 29383 Lacs
This sub-head covers the cost of Lower Dam, Spillway and associated Hydro-
mechanical equipment.
10.4.5 J- Power Plant Civil Works
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 48776 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 49809 Lacs
This covers the cost of Civil Works of Power Tunnel Intake structures, Head Race
Tunnel, Surge Shaft, Pressure Shaft, Power House, Transformer Cavern & Tail Race
Tunnel etc. along with associated Hydro-mechanical equipments.
10.4.6 K- Buildings
Current Cost: Rs.
Option- I Rs. 3126 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 3168 Lacs
A provision @ 4% of C-J Works has been made towards temporary and permanent
buildings (both residential and non-residential) proposed to be built in colonies for
various locations of the project area. The buildings included under the permanent
category are all those buildings, which will be subsequently utilized during the state of
running and maintenance of the project.
10.4.7 M- Plantation
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 50 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 50 Lacs
Lump Sum provision under this head includes cost of plantation in colonies, along
approach roads, landscaping and improvements of area around powerhouse.
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10.4.8 O- Miscellaneous
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 1563 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 1584 Lacs
Under this head provision is generally made to cover the cost of the following
miscellaneous works:
a) Capital cost of electrification, water supply, sewage disposal, firefighting
equipment etc.
b) Repair and maintenance of electrification water supply, sewage disposal,
medical assistance, recreation, post office telephone office security
arrangements, firefighting, inspection vehicles, schools, transport of labour etc.
c) Other services such as laboratory testing, R&M of Guest House and transit
camps, Community center and photographic instruments as well as R&M
charges etc.
As the estimate is of Pre-feasibility level, percentage provision @ 2% of C-J works has
been considered towards head O- Miscellaneous.
10.4.9 P- Maintenance
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 838 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 849 Lacs
For maintenance of buildings, roads and other structures during construction period,
provision @ 1% of C-works, J-Power Plant civil works, K- buildings R- Communication
have been kept.
10.4.10 Q- Special T&P
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 1000 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 1000 Lacs
It is assumed that the work will be carried through Contracts and accordingly nominal
provision for procurement of necessary equipment for taking up the work at the earliest
by the contractor have been made. The total expenditure towards this will be
recovered from the contractors and the same is credited under receipt and recoveries.
Adequate provision is made for inspection vehicles and cost for resale of vehicles is
accounted for under receipt and recoveries.
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10.4.11 R-Communication
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 2500 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 2500 Lacs
Provision under this head covers the cost of construction of roads and bridges for
project works. The provision is Lump sum only at this stage based on preliminary
assessments as detailing shall be done later on.
10.4.12 X-Environment and Ecology
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 1760 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 1760 Lacs
This sub head is intended to cover the provisions for environmental and ecological
measure like compensatory afforestation, public health measures, fuel for employees
& restoration of land in construction areas by filling, grading etc. Provision for
prevention of soil erosion and preservation of flora and fauna including measure for
enforcing anti-poaching laws etc. have also been made. Land to be acquired may
affect some habitation and as such necessary provision for compensation and
rehabilitation has been made in the estimate.
10.4.13 Y-Losses On Stock
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 209 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 212 Lacs
The provision under this head have been made @ 0.25% of the cost of I-Works less A-
Preliminary, B-Land, Q-Miscellaneous, M-Plantation, P-Maintenance, Q-Special T&P
and Environment and Ecology.
10.5 II-Establishment
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 5446 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 5514 Lacs
Provision for establishment including establishment of cost control cell at the project
and Head Quarter Level has been made as per “Guide lines for Preparation of
Detailed
Project Report of Irrigation and Multipurpose Project” by CWC @ 6% of I-Works less
B-Land.
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10.5.1 III- Tools & Plants
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 200 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 200 Lacs
The provision is distinct from that under Q-Special T&P and is meant to cover cost of
survey instruments, camp equipment and other small tools & plants.
10.6 IV-Receipt & Recoveries
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. (-) 250 Lacs
Option-II Rs. (-) 250 Lacs
The provision under this head cover the estimated recoveries by way of resale of
temporary buildings, transfer of construction equipment, inspection vehicles,
generators etc.
10.7 Indirect Charges
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 1044 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 1058 Lacs
Provisions under this head have been made for capitalized value of abatement of land
revenue. Besides, provision for Audit & Account Charges has been made at 1% of the
cost of I-Works.
10.8 Electro-Mechanical Works
Current Cost:
Option-I Rs. 98800 Lacs
Option-II Rs. 102158 Lacs
The total cost of Electro-Mechanical works at January, 2019 level works out to be
Rs.102158 Lacs which includes, the cost of main Electro-Mechanical equipment
(excluded the transmission system) such as turbines, generators, transformers etc.
based on the prevailing market prices in India and abroad. Suitable provision for
transportation, erection and commissioning charges, freight and insurance etc. have
been adequately made as per general guidelines issued by CEA. Provision for
establishment and Audit and Account charges for the electro-mechanical works have
also been made under this cost separately.
Sl. No. DETAILED HEAD OF WORKSAmount (Rs. Lacs)
A CIVIL WORKS
1 DIRECT CHARGES
I-WORKS
A-Preliminary 1563
B-Land 3908
C-Works including HM Works 29383
J-Power Plant Civil Works 48776
K-Building (4% of C-J Works) 3126
M-Plantation LS 50
O-Miscellaneous 1563
P-Maintenance during construction @1% of I Works-(A+B+O+M+Q+X+Y) 838
Q-Special T&P 1000
R-Communication 2500
X-Environment & Ecology 1760
Y-Losses on Stock @0.25% of C,J,K & R 209
Total of I-Works 94677
II-ESTABLISHMENT @ 6% OF (I-WORKS LESS B LAND) 5446
III-TOOLS & PLANTS LS 200
IV-SUSPENSE 0
V-RECEIPT & RECOVERIES (-) -250
Total of Direct Charges 100073
2 Indirect Charges
(a) Capitalised value of abatement of land revenue @ 5% of cost of
culturable land98
(b) Audit & Account Charges (@ 1% of I-Works) 947
Total of Indirect Charges 1044
Total Cost (Direct charges + Indirect Charges) 101118
Total Cost Civil Works 101118
A Civil Works 101118
B Electrical Works 98800
Total Cost 199918
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GENERAL ABSTRACT OF COST (Option-I)
Sl. No. DETAILED HEAD OF WORKSAmount (Rs. Lacs)
A CIVIL WORKS
1 DIRECT CHARGES
I-WORKS
A-Preliminary 1584
B-Land 3960
C-Works including HM Works 29383
J-Power Plant Civil Works 49809
K-Building (4% of C-J Works) 3168
M-Plantation LS 50
O-Miscellaneous 1584
P-Maintenance during construction @1% of I Works-
(A+B+O+M+Q+X+Y)849
Q-Special T&P 1000
R-Communication 2500
X-Environment & Ecology 1760
Y-Losses on Stock @0.25% of C,J,K & R 212
Total of I-Works 95858
II-ESTABLISHMENT @ 6% OF (I-WORKS LESS B LAND) 5514
III-TOOLS & PLANTS (LS) 200
IV-SUSPENSE 0
V-RECEIPT & RECOVERIES (-) -250
Total of Direct Charges 101321
2 Indirect Charges
(a) Capitalised value of abatement of land revenue @ 5% of cost of
culturable land99
(b) Audit & Account Charges (@ 1% of I-Works) 959
Total of Indirect Charges 1058
Total Cost (Direct charges + Indirect Charges) 102379
Total Cost Civil Works 102379
A Civil Works 102379
B Electrical Works 102158Total Cost 204537
GENERAL ABSTRACT OF COST (Option-II)
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CHAPTER-9ENVIRONMENTAL & ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS
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11.1 Introduction
Like any other developmental activity, the proposed hydroelectric project, while
providing planned benefit i.e. hydro-power generation, can also lead to a variety of
adverse environmental impacts as well. However, by proper planning at the inception
and design stages and by adopting appropriate mitigatory measures in the planning,
design, construction and operation phases, the adverse impacts can be minimized to a
large extent, whereas the beneficial impacts could be maximized.
The present Chapter outlines the information on baseline environmental setting and
also attempts a preliminary assessment of impacts likely to accrue during project
construction and operation phases of the proposed project. The Chapter also outlines
the framework of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for mitigation of adverse
impacts during construction and operation phases. An Environmental Monitoring
Programme too been delineated in the present chapter for implementation during
project construction and operation phases.
11.2 Study Area
The study area can be divided as below:
Submergence area of both Upper and Lower reservoirs
Area to be acquired for various project appurtenances
Area within 10 km radius of the main project components Upper dam/reservoir,
Lower dam/reservoir, Water Conductor System, Power House, etc.
Area within 10 km periphery of Upper and Lower reservoirs
Catchment Area intercepted by Upper and Lower Reservoirs
11.3 Environmental Baseline Status
The description of environmental setting or baseline environmental status is an integral
part of any EIA study. The objectives of the assessment of baseline environmental
status of the study area are to:
Assess the existing environmental quality, as well as the environmental impacts on
various aspects of environment.
Identify environmentally significant factors or areas that could preclude the
proposed development.
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Provide sufficient information so that decision-makers and reviewers can develop
an understanding of the project needs as well as the environmental characteristics
of the area.
The environmental baseline status has been described in the following sections.
11.3.1 Meteorology
The climate in the project area varies significantly with altitude. Climatologically,
following four seasons are identified in the project area:
Summer: Mid-April to Mid June
Monsoon: Mid-June to Mid-September
Post-monsoon Mid-September to Mid-November
Winter: Mid-November to Mid-April.
The climate of the project area is tropical with hot and humid summer and pleasant
winter. The summer season extends from March to middle of June followed by the rainy
season from June to September. The winter season extends from November till the end
of February. Maximum temperature rises up to 47°C during May. In summer months of
April and May, hot winds from the west are generally experienced in the afternoon.
December is the coldest month with lowest temperature during winter being 13°C.
Monsoon generally lasts from the end of May to October. Majority of the rainfall is
received in under the influence of south-west monsoons. Occasional showers are
received in the month of April, November and December. The annual average rainfall in
the project area is 1387 mm.
11.3.2 Water Quality
The proposed project is located in an area with low population density with no major
sources of pollution. There are no industries in the area. The area under agriculture is
quite less, which coupled with negligible use of agro-chemicals, means that apart from
domestic sources, pollution loading from other sources is virtually negligible. As a
result, water quality is expected to be quite good in the project area.
11.3.3 Terrestrial Flora
The nature and type of vegetation occurring in the area depends upon a combination of
various factors including prevailing climatic condition, altitude, topography, slope, biotic
factor, etc. The proposed scheme envisages total land requirement of about 249
hectare. About 234 ha of forest land and 15 Non-forest land shall be acquired for the
project.
The major forest category in the area is dense mixed forest. The dominant category in
such forests is either Sal or Bamboo. Sal forests of the plane area are mostly of the
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sub-type Moist Peninsular Low level Sal. Amongst the bamboo forests, four species of
bamboo are observed. Major floral species observed in the area are given in Table-1.
Table-1: Commonly observed Floral species in the area
Scientific Name Local Name/Common Name
Careya arborea Roxb Kumbhi
Stereospermum colais snake tree
Bombax ceiba L. silk-cotton
Cassua fistula L. golden rain tree
Terminalia arjuna Golden rain tree
Tonningia axillaris Spreading dayflower
Murdannia spirata Asiatic dewflower
Argyreia daltonii Elephant Creeper
Diplocyclos palm Lollipop Climber
Dillenia pentagyna Karmal
Eriocaulon quinquangulare Quinquangulare Red
Phyllanthus debilis klein Niruri
Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis China rose
Apluda mutica Mauritian Grass/ Tachula
Bothriochloa bladhii purple plume grass
Paspalum scrobiculatum Rice grass
Haldinia cordifolia Haldu
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11.3.4 Fauna
The project area entails acquisition of 234 ha of forest land. The population density is
quite low in the area and density of forest is quite good. In such areas, mainly faunal
species are reported. Based on the review of secondary data and as per available
records major faunal species reported in the project area include Spotted Deer, Bison,
Jackal, Wild dog, Hyaena, Langur, Barking deer, etc. Amongst the reptiles, common
lizard, Cobra, Krait were reported in the area. The commonly observed bird species in
the project area and its surrounding include Vulture, Jungle Bush, Quail, Teal Sparrow,
etc.
11.3.5 Fisheries
The major water body in the project area is river Sileru and Potteru, which is a perennial
river. Based on the review of existing literature and secondary data, and interaction with
local, major fish species reported in river in the project area include Clarias Channa,
Mystus, Chela, Labeo, etc. Migratory fish species are not reported in the area.
It is recommended that a detailed fisheries survey shall be conducted in the river as a
part of CEIA study to ascertain the spatio- temporal occurrence of various riverine
fisheries, their migration characteristics.
11.4 Prediction of Impacts
Prediction is essentially a process to forecast the future environmental conditions of the
project area that might be expected to occur because of the implementation of the
project. Based on the project details and the baseline environmental status, potential
impacts as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project have been
briefly described in the following sections.
11.4.1 Impacts on Water Environment
a) Construction Phase
i) Sewage from labour camps
The project construction is likely to last for a period of 5.5 years (54 months) including
pre-construction works such as roads, infrastructureetc. The peak labour strength likely
to be employed during project construction phase is about 1000 workers and 200
technical staff. The construction phase, also leads to mushrooming of various allied
activities to meet the demands of the immigrant labour population in the project area.
Based on experience of similar projects, keeping family size of 4, the increase in the
population as a result of migration of labour population during construction phase is
expected to be of the order of 5000.
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The domestic water requirement has been estimated as 70 lpcd. Thus, total water
requirements work out to 0.35 mld. It is assumed that about 80% of the water supplied
will be generated as sewage. Thus, total quantum of sewage generated is expected to
be of the order of 0.28 mld. The BOD load contributed by domestic sources will be
about 225 kg/day.
It is proposed to treat the sewage prior to treatment so that it does not lead to any
adverse impact on water quality.
ii) Effluent from crushers
During construction phase, crushers will be commissioned to produce fine aggregates.
Water is required to wash the boulders and to lower the temperature of the crushing
edge. About 0.1 m3 of water is required per ton of material crushed. The effluent from
the crusher would contain high-suspended solids. About 12-15 m3/hr of wastewater is
expected to be generated from each crusher. The effluent, if disposed without treatment
can lead to marginal increase in the turbidity levels in the receiving water bodies. It is
proposed to treat the effluent from crushers in settling tank before disposal so as to
ameliorate even the adverse impacts likely to accrue on this account.
b) Operation Phase
i) Effluent from project colony
During project operation phase, due to absence of any large-scale construction activity,
the cause and source of water pollution will be much different. Since, only a small
number of O&M staff will reside in the area in a well-designed colony with sewage
treatment plant and other infrastructure facilities, the problems of water pollution due to
disposal of sewage are not anticipated.
In the operation phase, about 50 families (total population of 250) will be residing in the
project colony. About 0.118 mld of sewage will be generated. The total BOD loading will
be order of 12 kg/day. It is proposed to provide biological treatment facilities including
secondary treatment units for sewage. It shall be ensured that sewage from the project
colony be treated in a sewage treatment plant so as to meet the disposal standards for
effluent. Thus, with commissioning of facilities for sewage treatment, no impact on
receiving water body is anticipated. Thus, no impacts are anticipated as a result of
disposal of effluents from the project colony.
ii) Impacts on reservoir water quality
The flooding of previously forest and agricultural land in the submergence area will
increase the availability of nutrients resulting from decomposition of vegetative matter.
Phytoplankton productivity can supersaturate the euphotic zone with oxygen before
contributing to the accommodation of organic matter in the sediments. Enrichment of
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impounded water with organic and inorganic nutrients will be the main water quality
problem immediately on commencement of the operation. However, this phenomenon is
likely to last for a short duration of few years from the filling up of the reservoir. In the
proposed project, most of the land coming under reservoir submergence is barren, with
few patches of trees. These trees too are likely to be cleared before filling up of the
reservoir. The proposed project is envisaged as a pumped storage scheme, with
significant diurnal variations in reservoir water levels. These will be daily variations in
water level from MDDL to FRL. In such a scenario, significant re-aeration from natural
atmosphere takes place, which maintains Dissolved Oxygen in the water body. Thus, in
the proposed project, no significant reduction in D.O. level in reservoir water is
anticipated.
11.4.2 Impacts on Air Environment
In a water resources project, air pollution occurs mainly during project construction
phase. The major sources of air pollution during construction phase are:
Pollution due to fuel combustion in various equipment
Emission from various crushers
Dust emission from muck disposal
Pollution due to fuel combustion in various equipment
The operation of various construction equipment requires combustion of fuel. Normally,
diesel is used in such equipment. The major pollutant which gets emitted as a result of
combustion of diesel is SO2. The SPM emissions are minimal due to low ash content in
diesel. The short-term increase in SO2, even assuming that all the equipment are
operating at a common point, is quite low, i.e. of the order of less than 1g/m3. Hence,
no major impact is anticipated on this account on ambient air quality.
Emissions from crushers
The operation of the crusher during the construction phase is likely to generate fugitive
emissions, which can move even up to 1 km in predominant wind direction. During
construction phase, one crusher each is likely to be commissioned near proposed
Lower dam and proposed power house sites. During crushing operations, fugitive
emissions comprising mainly the suspended particles will be generated. Since, there
are no major settlements close to the dam and power house, hence, no major adverse
impacts on this account are anticipated. However, during the layout design, care should
be taken to ensure that the labour camps, colonies, etc. are located on the leeward side
and outside the impact zone (say about 2 km on the wind direction) of the crushers.
Dust emissions from muck disposal
The loading and unloading of muck is one of the source of dust generation. Since, muck
will be mainly in form of small rock pieces, stone, etc., with very little dust particles.
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Significant amount of dust is not expected to be generated on this account. Thus,
adverse impacts due to dust generation during muck disposal are not expected.
11.4.3 Impacts on Noise Environment
a. Construction phase
In a water resource projects, the impacts on ambient noise levels are expected only
during the project construction phase, due to earth moving machinery, etc. Likewise,
noise due to quarrying, blasting, vehicular movement will have some adverse impacts
on the ambient noise levels in the area.
i) Impacts due to operation of construction equipment
The noise level due to operation of various construction equipment is given in Table-2.
Table-2: Noise level due to operation of various construction equipment
Equipment Noise level dB(A)
Earth moving
Compactors 70-72
Loaders and Excavator 72-82
Dumper 72-92
Tractors 76-92
Scrappers, graders 82-92
Pavers 86-88
Truck 84-94
Material handling
Concrete mixers 75-85
Movable cranes 82-84
Stationary
Pumps 68-70
Generators 72-82
Compressors 75-85
Under the worst-case scenario, considered for prediction of noise levels during
construction phase, it has been assumed that all this equipment generate noise from a
common point. The increase in noise levels due to operation of various construction
equipment is given in Table-3.
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Table-3: Increase in noise levels due to operation of various construction
equipment
Distance (m) Ambient
noise levels
dB(A)
Increase in
noise level
due to
construction
activities
dB(A)
Increased
noise level due
to
construction
activities
dB(A)
Increase in
ambient noise
level due to
construction
activities
dB(A)
100 36 45 45 34
200 36 39 39 29
500 36 31 31 25
1000 36 25 25 25
1500 36 21 21 24
2000 36 19 19 24
2500 36 17 17 24
3000 36 15 15 24
It would be worthwhile to mention here that in absence of the data on actual location of
various construction equipment, all the equipment has been assumed to operate at a
common point. This assumption leads to over-estimation of the increase in noise levels.
Also, it is a known fact that there is a reduction in noise level as the sound wave passes
through a barrier. The transmission loss values for common construction materials are
given in Table-4.
Table-4: Transmission loss for common construction materials
Material Thickness of construction
material (inches)
Decrease in noise level
dB(A)
Light concrete 4 38
6 39
Dense concrete 4 40
Concrete block 4 32
6 36
Brick 4 33
Granite 4 40
Thus, the walls of various houses will attenuate at least 30 dB(A) of noise. In addition,
there are attenuation due to the following factors.
Air absorption
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Rain
Atmospheric inhomogeneties.
Vegetal cover
Thus, no increase in noise levels is anticipated as a result of various activities, during
the project construction phase. The noise generated due to blasting is not likely to have
any effect on habitations. However, blasting can have adverse impact on wildlife,
especially along the alignment of the tunnel portion. It would be worthwhile to mention
that no major wildlife is observed in and around the project site. Hence, no significant
impact is expected on this account.
Impacts on labour
The effect of high noise levels on the operating personnel, has to be considered as this
may be particularly harmful. It is known that continuous exposures to high noise levels
above 90 dB(A) affects the hearing acuity of the workers/operators and hence, should
be avoided. To prevent these effects, it has been recommended by Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) that the exposure period of affected persons be
limited as per the maximum exposure period specified in Table-5.
Table-5: Maximum Exposure Periods specified by OSHA
Maximum equivalent continuous
Noise level dB (A)
Unprotected exposure period per day for 8
hrs/day and 5 days/week
90 8
95 4
100 2
105 1
110 ½
115 ¼
120 No exposure permitted at or above this level
11.4.4 Impacts on Land Environment
a) Construction phase
The major impacts anticipated on land environment during construction are as follows:
Quarrying operations
Operation of construction equipment
Muck disposal
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Acquisition of land
Quarrying operations
A project of this magnitude would require significant amount of construction material.
The quarrying operations are semi-mechanized in nature. Normally, in a hilly terrain,
quarrying is normally done by cutting a face of the hill. A permanent scar is likely to be
left, once quarrying activities are over. With the passage of time, rock from the exposed
face of the quarry under the action of wind and other erosional forces, get slowly
weathered and after some time, they become a potential source of landslide. Thus, it is
necessary to implement appropriate slope stabilization measures to prevent the
possibility of soil erosion and landslides in the quarry sites.
ii) Operation of construction equipment
During construction phase, various types of equipment will be brought to the site. These
include crushers, batching plant, drillers, earthmovers, rock bolters, etc. The siting of
this construction equipment would require significant amount of space. Similarly, space
will be required for storing of various other construction equipment. In addition, land will
also be temporarily acquired, i.e. for the duration of project construction for storage of
quarried material before crushing, crushed material, cement, rubble, etc. Efforts must be
made for proper siting of these facilities.
Various criteria for selection of these sites would be:
Proximity to the site of use
Sensitivity of forests in the nearby areas
Proximity from habitations
Proximity to drinking water source
Efforts must be made to site the contractor’s working space in such a way that the
adverse impacts on environment are minimal, i.e. to locate the construction equipment,
so that impacts on human and faunal population is minimal.
iii) Muck disposal
Muck generation and disposal could lead to various adverse impacts. The muck needs
to be disposed at designated sites. This could lead to following impacts:
loss of land
problems regarding stability of spoil dumps
access to spoil dump areas
A part of the muck can be used for the following purposes:
use of suitable rock from the excavation as aggregate in the mixing of concrete.
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use of muck for maintenance of roads.
use of muck in coffer dam.
use as backfill material in quarry and borrow pits.
The balance muck shall be disposed at designated sites Muck, if not securely
transported and dumped at pre-designated sites, can have serious environmental
impacts, such as:
Muck, if not disposed properly, can be washed away into the main river which can
cause negative impacts on the aquatic ecosystem of the river.
Muck disposal can lead to impacts on various aspects of environment. Normally,
the land is cleared before muck disposal. During clearing operations, trees are cut,
and undergrowth perishes as a result of muck disposal.
In many of the sites, muck is stacked without adequate stabilisation measures. In
such a scenario, the muck moves along with runoff and creates landslide like
situations. Many a times, boulders/large stone pieces enter the river/water body,
affecting the benthic fauna, fisheries and other components of aquatic biota.
Normally muck disposal is done at low lying areas, which get filled up due to
stacking of muck. This can sometimes affect the natural drainage pattern of the
area leading to accumulation of water or partial flooding of some area which can
provide ideal breeding habitat for mosquitoes.
iv) Acquisition of land
The total land to be acquired for the project is 249 ha, of which 234 ha is Forest Land
and 15 ha is non-forest land. Based on the ownership status of land to be acquired for
the project, appropriate compensatory measures shall be implemented. Approximate
component wise land requirement is given in Table-6.
Table-6: Component wise land requirement for the proposed Balimela PSP
S.
No. Project components
Land (ha) Total
(ha) Forest
(ha)
Non-
Forest (ha)
1 Lower Dam
a) Submergence area
b) Lower Dam & Spillway
85
10
05
100
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S.
No. Project components
Land (ha) Total
(ha) Forest
(ha)
Non-
Forest (ha)
2
Water Conductor system
a) Intake Structure, Head Race Tunnel
and allied structures.
b) Tail Race Tunnel and Outlet
Structure
5.0
2.0
7.0
3
Power house Couple
Powerhouse & Transformer Hall,
Switchyard, Mat & other Adits
10
10
4 Penstock Yard 5.0 5.0
5 Project Road 20 20
6 Construction Facilities 10 10
7 Project Office Buildings 2.0 2.0
8 Batching plant, Stock yards & Site
Offices 7.0 7.0
9 Borrow Area 18 18
10 Rock Quarry 50 50
11 Project Colony including contractors
colony 10 10
12 Muck Disposal 10 10
Total 234 15.0 249.00
11.4.5 Impacts on Biological Environment
a) Construction phase
11.4.5.1 Impacts on Terrestrial Flora
i) Increased human interferences
The direct impact of construction activity of any water resource project in a Himalayan
terrain is generally limited in the vicinity of the construction sites only. As mentioned
earlier, a large population (5,000) including technical staff, workers and other group of
people are likely to congregate in the area during the project construction phase. It can
be assumed that the technical staff will be of higher economic status and will live in a
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more urbanized habitat, and will not use wood as fuel, if adequate alternate sources of
fuel are provided. However, workers and other population groups residing in the area
may use fuel wood, if no alternate fuel is provided for whom alternate fuel could be
provided. There will be an increase in population by about 5000 of which about 4000
are likely to use fuel wood. On an average, the fuel wood requirements will be of the
order of 1,700 m3. The wood generated by cutting tree is about 2 to 3 m3. Thus every
year fuel wood equivalent to about 570-850 trees will be cut, which means every year
on an average about 1-2 ha of forest area will be cleared for meeting fuel wood
requirements, if no alternate sources of fuel are provided. Hence to minimize impacts,
community kitchens have been recommended. These community kitchens shall use
LPG or diesel as fuel.
Impacts due to Vehicular movement and blasting
Dust is expected to be generated during blasting, vehicle movement for transportation
of construction material or construction waste. The dust particles shall settle on the
foliage of trees and plants, thereby reduction in amount of sunlight falling on tree
foliage. This will reduce the photosynthetic activity. Based on experience in similar
settings, the impact is expected to be localized upto a maximum of 50 to 100 m from the
source. In addition, the area experiences rainfall for almost 7 to 8 months in a year.
Thus, minimal deposition of dust is expected on flora. Thus, no significant impact is
expected on this account.
Acquisition of forest land
During project construction phase, land will be required for location of construction
equipment, storage of construction material, muck disposal, widening of existing roads
and construction of new project roads. The total land requirement for the project is 249
ha, of which 234 ha is forest land. The detailed impacts on the flora and fauna due to
acquisition of forest land on flora and fauna shall be studied in detail as a part of CEIA
Study.
11.4.5.2 Impacts on Terrestrial fauna
a) Construction phase
Disturbance to wildlife
The project area and its surroundings are not reported to serve as habitat for wildlife nor
do they lie on any known migratory route. Thus, no impacts are anticipated on this
account.
During construction phase, large number of machinery and construction workers shall
be mobilized, which may create disturbance to wildlife population in the vicinity of
project area. The operation of various equipment will generate significant noise,
especially during blasting which will have adverse impact on fauna of the area. The
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noise may scare the fauna and force them to migrate to other areas. Likewise siting of
construction plants, workshops, stores, labour camps etc. could also lead to adverse
impact on fauna of the area. During the construction phase, accessibility to area will
lead to influx of workers and the people associated with the allied activities from outside
will also increase. Increase in human interference could have an impact on terrestrial
ecosystem. The other major impact could be the blasting to be carried out during
construction phase. This impact needs to be mitigated by adopting controlled blasting
and strict surveillance regime and the same is proposed to be used in the project. This
will reduce the noise level and vibrations due to blasting to a great extent.
Likewise, siting of construction equipment, godowns, stores, labour camps, etc. may
generally disturb the fauna in the area. However, no large-scale fauna is observed in
the area. Thus, impacts on this account are not expected to be significant. However,
few stray animals sometimes venture in and around the project site. Thus, to minimize
any harm due to poaching activities from immigrant labour population, strict anti-
poaching surveillance measures need to be implemented, especially during project
construction phase. The same have been suggested as a part of the Environmental
Management Plan (EMP).
b) Operation Phase
i) Increased Accessibility
During the project operation phase, the accessibility to the area will improve due to
construction of roads, which in turn may increase human interferences leading to
marginal adverse impacts on the terrestrial ecosystem. The increased accessibility to
the area can lead to increased human interferences in the form of illegal logging,
lopping of trees, collection of non-timber forest produce, etc. Since significant wildlife
population is not found in the region, adverse impacts of such interferences are likely to
be marginal.
11.4.5.3 Aquatic Flora
a) Construction Phase
During construction phase wastewater mostly from domestic source will be discharged
mostly from various camps of workers actively engaged in the project area. It is
proposed to provide sewage treatment measures to mitigate the adverse impacts on
aquatic ecology during construction phase.
b) Operation Phase
The completion of Balimela Pumped Storage project would bring about significant
changes in the riverine ecology, as the river transforms from a fast-flowing water system
to a quiescent lacustrine environment. Such an alteration of the habitat would bring
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changes in physical, chemical and biotic life. Among the biotic communities, certain
species can survive the transitional phase and can adapt to the changed riverine
habitat. There are other species amongst the biotic communities, which, however, for
varied reasons related to feeding and reproductive characteristics cannot acclimatize to
the changed environment, and may disappear in the early years of impoundment of
water. The micro-biotic organisms especially diatoms, blue-green and green algae
before the operation of project, have their habitats beneath boulders, stones, fallen logs
along the river, where depth is such that light penetration can take place. However, due
to construction of upper and lower reservoirs, these organisms may perish due to
increase in water depth.
Impacts due to damming of river
The damming of river Sileru due to the proposed Sileru Pumped Storage will lead to
creation of two reservoir area of about 100 ha. The dam will change the fast flowing
river to a quiescent lacustrine environment. The creation of a pond will bring about a
number of alterations in physical, abiotic and biotic parameters both in upstream and
downstream directions of the proposed Lower dam site. The micro and macro benthic
biota is likely to be most severely affected as a result of the proposed project.
Impacts on Migratory Fish Species
As per the secondary data, there is no migratory fish species reported in the proposed
study area. This aspect will be studied in detail as a part of the CEIA Study.
11.4.6 Impacts on Socio-Economic Environment
A project of this magnitude is likely to entail both positive as well as negative impacts on
the socio-cultural fabric of the area. During construction and operation phases, a lot of
allied activities will mushroom in the project area.
11.4.6.1 Impacts Due to Influx of Labour Force
During the construction phase a large labour force, including skilled, semi-skilled and
un-skilled labour force of the order of about 1200 persons, is expected to immigrate into
the project area. It is felt that most of the labour force would come from other parts of
the country. However, some of the locals would also be employed to work in the project.
The labour force would stay near to the project construction sites.
The project will also lead to certain negative impacts. The most important negative
impact would be during construction phase. The labour force that would work in the
construction site would settle around the site. They would temporarily reside there. This
may lead to filth, in terms of domestic wastewater, human waste, etc. Besides, other
deleterious impacts are likely to emerge due to inter-mixing of the local communities
with the labour force. Differences in social, cultural and economic conditions among the
locals and labour force could also lead to friction between the migrant labour population
and the total population.
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11.4.6.2 Economic impacts of the project
Apart from direct employment, the opportunities for indirect employment will also be
generated which would provide great impetus to the economy of the local area. Various
types of business like shops, food-stall, tea stalls, etc. besides a variety of suppliers,
traders, transporters will concentrate here and benefit immensely as demand will
increase significantly for almost all types of goods and services. The business
community as a whole will be benefited. The locals will avail these opportunities arising
from the project and increase their income levels. With the increase in the income
levels, there will be an improvement in the infrastructure facilities in the area.
11.4.6.3 Impacts due to Land Acquisition
Another most important deleterious impact during construction phase will be that,
pertaining to land acquisition. About 249 ha of land proposed to be acquired for the
proposed Balimela Pumped Storage project. Of this about 234 ha is Forest land and
balance 15 ha is non-forest land. Based on the present level of investigations, the
ownership status of land to be acquired for the project is not available.
As a part of EIA study, the quantum of private land to be acquired needs to be
identified. Subsequently, the number of families likely to lose land or homestead or both
needs to be identified. Socio-economic survey for the Project Affected Families (PAFs)
to be conducted. Based on the findings of the survey an appropriate Resettlement and
Rehabilitation Plan will be formulated.
11.5 Environmental Management Plan
Based on the environmental baseline conditions and project inputs, the adverse impacts
will be identified and a set of measures will be suggested as a part of Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) for their amelioration. An outline of various measures
suggested as a part of Environmental Management Plan is briefly described in the
following sections.
11.5.1 Environmental Measures During Construction Phase
11.5.1.1 Facilities in Labour Camps
It is recommended that project authorities can compulsorily ask the contractor to make
semi-permanent structures for their workers. These structures could be tin sheds.
These sheds can have internal compartments allotted to each worker family. The sheds
will have electricity and ventilation system, water supply and community latrines.
The water for meeting domestic requirements may be collected from the rivers or
streams flowing upstream of the labour camps.
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11.5.1.2 Sanitation Facilities
One community toilet can be provided per 20 persons. The sewage from the community
latrines can be treated in a sewage treatment plant before disposal.
11.5.1.3 Solid Waste Management from Labour Camps
For solid waste collection, suitable number of masonry storage vats, each of 2 m3
capacity should be constructed at appropriate locations in various labour camps. These
vats should be emptied at regular intervals and should be disposed at identified landfill
sites. Suitable solid waste collection and disposal arrangement shall be provided. A
suitable landfill site should be identified and designed to contain municipal waste from
various Project Township, labour colonies, etc.
11.5.1.4 Provision of Free Fuel
During the construction period of the project, there would be around 600 labour and
technical staff would be involved in the project construction work. Many families may
prefer cooking on their own instead of using community kitchen. In the absence of fuel
for cooking, they would resort to tree cutting and using wood as fuel. To avoid such a
situation, the project authority should make LPG and/ or kerosene available to these
migrant workers. The supply of LPG and kerosene shall be ensured on regular basis. A
local depot can be established through LPG/ kerosene suppliers for supply of the same.
11.5.2 Muck Disposal
A part of the muck generated is proposed to be utilized for construction works after
crushing it into the coarse and fine aggregates. The balance quantum of muck would
have to be disposed. The muck shall be disposed in low-lying areas (preferably over
non-forest land). The sites shall then be stabilized by implementing bioengineering
treatment measures.
In the hilly area, dumping is done after creating terraces thus usable terraces are
developed. The overall idea is to enhance/maintain aesthetic view in the surrounding
area of the project in post-construction period and avoid contamination of any land or
water resource due to muck disposal.
Suitable retaining walls shall be constructed to develop terraces so as to support the
muck on vertical slope and for optimum space utilization. Loose muck would be
compacted layer wise. The muck disposal area will be developed in a series of terraces
of boulder crate wall and masonry wall to protect the area/muck from flood water during
monsoons. In-between the terraces, catch water drain will be provided.
The terraces of the muck disposal area will be ultimately covered with fertile soil and
suitable plants will be planted adopting suitable bio-technological measures. Various
activities proposed as a part of the management plan are given as below:
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Land acquisition for muck dumping sites
Civil works (construction of retaining walls, boulder crate walls etc.)
Dumping of muck
Levelling of the area, terracing and implementation of various engineering control
measures e.g., boulder, crate wall, masonry wall,
Spreading of soil
Application of fertilizers to facilitate vegetation growth over disposal sites.
For stabilization of muck dumping areas following measures of engineering and
biological measures have been proposed.
Engineering Measures
Wire crate wall
Boulder crate wall
Retaining wall
Catch water Drain
Biological Measures
Plantation of suitable tree species and soil binding species
Plantation of ornamental plants
Barbed wire fencing
11.5.3 Restoration Plan for Quarry Sites
The following biological and engineering measures are suggested for the restoration of
quarry site:
Garland drains around quarry site to capture the runoff and divert the same to the
nearest natural drain.
Constructions of concrete guards to check the soil erosion of the area.
Pit formed after excavation be filled with small rocks, sand and farmyard manure.
Grass slabs will be placed to stabilize and to check the surface runoff of water and
loose soil.
Bench terracing of quarry sites once extraction of construction material is
completed.
11.5.4 Restoration and Landscaping of Project Sites
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The working areas of dam site, power house complex colony area have been selected
for beautification of the project area after construction is over. The reservoir created due
to the construction of Lower dam may be a local point of tourist attraction. This could be
used for sport fishing, so there is a need for construction of benches for sitting,
development of resting sheds and footpath. The beautification would be carried out by
developing flowering beds for plantation ornamental plant and flower garden.
There would be sufficient open space in power house complex and colony area.
Forested area in the power house complex would provide aesthetic view and add to
natural seismic beauty. The beautification in the colony area would be carried out by
development of flowering beds for plantation of ornamental plant, creepers, flower
garden and a small park, construction of benches for sitting, resting sheds, walk way
and fountain.
11.5.5 Compensation for Acquisition of Forest Land
Based on the ownership status of land to be acquired, it is proposed to afforest twice
the forest area being acquired for the project. The species for afforestation shall be
selected in consultation with local forest department.
11.5.6 Wildlife Conservation
It is recommended to commission check posts along few sites, i.e. upper dam site,
lower dam site, power house site, labour camps, construction material storage site etc.
during project construction phase. Each check post will have 4 guards. One Range
Officer would be employed to supervise the operation of these check-posts and ensure
that poaching does not become a common phenomenon in the area. These check posts
also will also be provided with appropriate communication facilities and other
infrastructure as well.
11.5.7 Greenbelt Development
About 234 ha forest land would be acquired as a part of the proposed project and
appropriate compensatory afforestation measures will be implemented. It is proposed to
develop greenbelt around the periphery of various project appurtenances, selected
stretches along reservoir periphery.
The green belt on either side of the reservoir will reduce the sedimentation and ensure
protection of the reservoir area from any other human activity that could result in the
reservoir catchment damage. On moderately steep slopes tree species will be planted
for creation of green belt which are indigenous, economically important, soil binding in
nature and a thrive well under high humidity and flood conditions. In addition, greenbelt
is recommended around permanent colony for the project.
11.5.8 Sustenance of Riverine Fisheries
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a) Release of Minimum Flow
The dry segment of river between barrage/dam site and tail race at certain places may
have shallow water subjecting the fish to prey by birds and other animals. Such a
condition will also enable the poachers to catch fish indiscriminately. It is therefore,
recommended to maintain a minimum flow of to ensure survival and propagation of
invertebrates and fish.
b) Sustenance of Endemic Fisheries
It is proposed to implement supplementary stocking programmes for the project area. It
is proposed to stock reservoir, river Sileru upstream and the downstream sides. The
stocking will be done for a stretch of 10 km on the upstream and downstream sides of
dam site. The stocking can be done annually by the Fisheries Department, State
Government of Odisha. The details of measures to be implemented for sustenance of
Endemic Fisheries shall be covered in the Environmental Management Plan to be
prepared as a part of Comprehensive EIA Study.
11.5.9 Public Health Delivery System
The suggested measures are given in following paragraphs:
The site selected for habitation of workers shall not be in the path of natural
drainage.
Adequate drainage system to dispose storm water drainage from the labour
colonies shall be provided.
Adequate vaccination and immunization facilities shall be provided for workers at
the construction site.
The labour camps and resettlement sites shall be at least 2 km away from a main
water body or quarry areas.
As a part of Health Delivery System, following measures shall be implemented:
Clearing of river basins, shoreline, mats and floating debris, etc. to reduce the
proliferation of mosquitoes.
Development of medical facilities in the project area and near labour camps
Implementation of mosquito control activities in the area.
Infrastructure
Dispensary: Considering the number of rooms, staff quarters and open space etc., it is
estimated that 10,000 sq. feet of plot will be required for dispensary, out of which about
8000 sq. feet will be the built-up land which includes staff quarters, etc.
First Aid Posts: Temporary first aid posts shall be provided at major construction sites.
These will be constructed with asbestos sheets, bamboo, etc.
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11.5.10 Maintenance of Water Quality
The sewage generated from the labour camps, as mentioned earlier, is proposed to be
treated in sewage treatment plant prior to disposal. In the project operation phase, a
plant colony with about 50 quarters is likely to be set up. The sewage so generated
would be treated through a sewage treatment plant, equipped with secondary treatment
units.
11.5.11 Control of Noise
The suggested measures are given in following paragraphs:
Contractors will be required to maintain properly functioning equipment and comply
with occupational safety and health standards.
Construction equipment will be required to use available noise suppression devices
and properly maintained mufflers.
Vehicles to be equipped with mufflers recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Staging of construction equipment and unnecessary idling of equipment within noise
sensitive areas to be avoided whenever possible.
Use of temporary sound fences or barriers to be evaluated.
Monitoring of noise levels will be conducted during the construction phase of the
project. In case of exceeding of pre-determined acceptable noise levels by the
machinery will require the contractor(s) to stop work and remedy the situation prior
to continuing construction.
11.5.12 Control of Air Pollution
Minor air quality impacts will be caused by emissions from construction vehicles,
equipment and DG sets, and emissions from transportation traffic. Frequent truck trips
will be required during the construction period for removal of excavated material and
delivery of select concrete and other equipment and materials. The following measures
are recommended to control air pollution:
Contractor will be responsible for maintaining properly functioning construction
equipment to minimize exhaust.
Construction equipment and vehicles will be turned off when not used for extended
periods of time.
Unnecessary idling of construction vehicles to be prohibited.
Effective traffic management to be undertaken to avoid significant delays in and
around the project area.
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Road damage caused by sub-project activities will be promptly attended to with
proper road repair and maintenance work. An amount of Rs. 2.0 million has been
earmarked for this purpose.
Dust Control
To minimize issues related to the generation of dust during the construction phase of
the project, the following measures have been identified:
Identification of construction limits (minimal area required for construction activities).
When practical, excavated spoils will be removed as the contractor proceeds along
the length of the activity.
When necessary, stockpiling of excavated material will be covered or staged offsite
location with muck being delivered as needed during the course of construction.
Excessive soil on paved areas will be sprayed (wet) and/or swept and unpaved
areas will be sprayed and/or mulched. The use of petroleum products or similar
products for such activities will be strictly prohibited.
Contractors will be required to cover stockpiled soils and trucks hauling soil, sand,
and other loose materials (or require trucks to maintain at least two feet of
freeboard).
Contractor shall ensure that there is effective traffic management at site. The
number of trucks/vehicles to move at various construction sites to be fixed.
Dust sweeping - The construction area and vicinity (access roads, and working
areas) shall be swept with water sweepers on a daily basis or as necessary to
ensure there is no visible dust.
11.6 Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan
Total land to be acquired for the proposed project is 249 ha. As per present level of
information quantum of Private land to be acquired is not known. During DPR stage, the
number of families likely to lose land will be finalized. In addition, information of any
family losing homestead or other private properties shall also be ascertained. Socio-
economic survey for the Project Affected Families (PAFs) will be conducted. Based on
the findings of the survey an appropriate Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan will be
formulated as per the norms and guidelines of Right to Fair Compensation and
Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
11.7 Catchment Area Treatment
The following aspects are proposed as a part of the Catchment Area Treatment Plan to
be prepared as a part of the EIA study:
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Delineation of micro-watersheds in the river catchment and mapping of critically
degraded areas requiring various biological and engineering treatment measures.
Identification of area for treatment based upon Remote Sensing & GIS methodology
and Silt Yield Index (SYI) method of AISLUS coupled with ground survey.
Prioritization of watershed for treatment based upon SYI.
Spatial Information in each micro watershed to be earmarked on maps.
CAT plan would be prepared with year-wise Physical and financial details.
11.8 Infrastructure Development Under Local Area Development Committee
(LADC)
A lump-sum budget @ 0.5% of the Project Cost has been earmarked for construction of
Infrastructure and Local Area Development Committee works. The activities envisaged
are given as below:
Education Facilities
Strengthening of existing PHSCs/ Health Care Facilities
Bus Stops
Approach Roads and Widening of Existing Road
Infrastructure and Community Development
Drinking Water Supply and Restoration of Dried Up Sources
Miscellaneous activities
11.9 Environmental Monitoring Programme
The Environmental Impact Assessment is basically an evaluation of future events. It is
necessary to continue monitoring certain parameters identified as critical by relevant
authorities under an Environmental Monitoring Programme. This would anticipate any
environmental problem so as to take effective mitigation measures. An Environmental
Monitoring Programme will be formulated for implementation during project construction
and operation phases. The cost estimates and equipment necessary for the
implementation of this programme shall also be covered as a part of the
Comprehensive EIA study.
The Environmental monitoring programme for implementation during construction and
operation phases is given in Tables-7 and 8 respectively.
Table-7: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme during Project
Construction Phase
S.
No.
Item Parameters Frequency Location
1. Effluent from STP pH, BOD, COD, TSS,
TDS
Once every
month
Before and after
treatment from
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No.
Item Parameters Frequency Location
Sewage
Treatment Plants
2. Water-related
diseases
Identification of water
related diseases,
adequacy of local
vector control and
curative measure,
etc.
Three times a
year
Labour camps
and colonies
3.
Noise Equivalent noise level
(Leq)
Once in three
months
At major
construction sites.
4. Ambient Air quality PM10 , PM2.5 , SO2
and NO2
Once every
season
At major
construction sites
Table-8: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme during Project
Operation Phase
S.
No. Items Parameters Frequency Location
1. Water pH, Temperature, EC,
Turbidity, Total Dissolved
Solids, Calcium,
Magnesium, Total
Hardness, Chlorides,
Sulphates, Nitrates, DO.
COD, BOD, Iron, Zinc,
Manganese
Thrice a year 1 km upstream of
upper and Lower
dam site
Upper and Lower
Reservoir area
2. Treated
Effluent from
Sewage
Treatment
Plant (STP)
pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS Once every
week
Before and after
treatment from
Sewage Treatment
Plant (STP)
3. Erosion &
Siltation
Soil erosion rates, stability
of bank embankment, etc.
Twice a year -
4. Ecology Status of afforestation
programmes of green belt
development
Once in 2
years
-
5. Water-
related
Identification of water-
related diseases, sites,
Three times
a year
Villages adjacent
to project sites
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No. Items Parameters Frequency Location
diseases adequacy of local vector
control measures, etc.
6. Aquatic
ecology
Phytoplanktons,
zooplanktons, benthic life,
fish composition
Once a year 1 km upstream of
upper and Lower
dam site
Upper and Lower
Reservoir area
7.
Landuse Landuse pattern using
satellite data
Once in a
year
Catchment area
8. Soil pH, EC, texture, organic
matter
Once in a
year
Catchment area
11.10 Cost for Implementing Mitigation Measures and Environmental Management
Plan
The total amount to be spent for implementation of Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) is Rs.1760 lakh or Rs.17.60 crore. The details are given in Table-9.
Table-9: Cost for Implementing Environmental Management Plan
S. No. Item Cost
(Rs. lakh)
1. Compensatory Afforestation & Biodiversity Conservation 500
2. Fisheries Management 150
3. Public health delivery system 180
4. Environmental Management in labour camps 150
5. Muck management 100
6. Restoration of quarries 60
7. Landscaping of construction sites 30
8. Greenbelt Development around reservoir 50
9. Water, Air & Noise pollution control 30
10. Energy Conservation Measures 50
11. Catchment Area Treatment 300
12. Disaster Management Plan 60
13. Livelihood Plan 100
Total 1760
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12.1 General
Balimela Pumped Storage Project envisages utilization of water from an existing
Balimela reservoir created by Balimela/Chitrakonda dam constructed across Sileru
River (upper dam) through an intake-HRT-Surge Shaft-Pressure shaft to an
underground powerhouse to generate 500MW peaking power. Construction of a 59.6
m high and 699m long rockfill dam is proposed at lower reaches across Kharika jhora
near Balimela to store the water at lower reservoir and to pump it to the upper
reservoir through reversible turbine.
Photo-1: Google Earth image showing Quarry Site, Borrow area for clay and
sand
A 59.6m high rock fill dam with central impervious clay core across Kharika
Jhora to provide a live storage of 6.811 million cum with Full Reservoir Level at
EL.255.68m and Minimum Draw Down Level at EL.245.80m.
An underground powerhouse (UGPH) of 112m length, 24m width and 55m high
and with two numbers Francis type reversible pump-turbine of capacity 250MW.
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An underground Transformer cavern including secondary GIS (L=87.0m,
W=18.0m and H=22.50m) with two numbers Power Transformer of capacity 330
MVA.
1307.0m long and 7.86m dia headrace tunnel pressure shaft and 585.0m long
and 9.45m dia tailrace tunnel for conveyance of water.
12.2 Estimated Quantities of Construction Materials
Sl. No. Items Details Quantity
(m3)
Required
Quantity
(MCM)
1. Impervious Core Material (Clay) 632339 0.632
2. Rock fill material 3061967 4.235*
3. Coarse Filter 366032
4. Fine Filter 388129
5. Rip Rap 159218
6. Concrete 212545
7. Stone Pitching 8684
8. Banking- Rockfill in compacted 38192
*Total quantity required. Excavated material will also use.
12.3 Geo-technical Investigations in vicinity
The Balimela Pumped Storage Project having advantage of easy approach from
existing project site at Balimela. Detailed investigations & estimation for available
quantity for construction material will be carried out in DPR stage. Sufficient quantities
of construction materials are required for various components i.e. Dam (Lower), Power
House, HRT, TRT and other appurtenant structures, which will be available in nearby
area, reflected in the google earth image (Photo 1). However, it is essential to carryout
detailed investigations for availability of construction materials i.e. impervious soil for
core and soil for shell zone, coarse and fine aggregates for concrete etc. available
near to the project site (Photo-1) and to assess their suitability and adequacy during
construction. The main objective of geotechnical investigations is to know the
engineering properties of soil, coarse and fine aggregates etc. so as to arrive at safe
and economical design parameters for civil engineering structures. Both in-situ tests
and laboratory tests of the material as per BIS codal provisions are to be undertaken
to determine the engineering/physical properties. However, the scope of the present
chapter (PFR stage) is to identify the promising areas and tentative estimation of
quantity.
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12.4 Construction Materials
A running hydroelectric project consisting of a 70m high earth dam (Chitrakonda dam),
HRT and surface powerhouse exist adjacent to the proposed Balimela PSP site. This
indicates availability of construction material in nearby areas. The borrow area and
quarry sites of the existing project can also be utilized.
12.4.1 Coarse Aggregate
A number of dolerite dykes are present in and around the project (Plate-II). Fresh
dolerite dyke can be used as coarse aggregate for concrete. In this connection, it is to
mention that some existing quarries at proposed intake area (Photo-2&3) have been
identified during the site visit on 24-25th Dec’19. Again, some quartzite outcrops are
also present in the vicinity of project site which can also be used. However,
determination of engineering properties and quantity assessment in detail will be
undertaken during DPR stage to know their suitability for wearing and non-wearing
surfaces as well as availability of sufficient quantities. Excavated muck consisting of
charnockite from tunnel and UGPH can also be used, if found suitable.
Photo-2: The existing quarry at the
proposed intake area
Photo-3:Expoosure of hard, competent
Dolerite near intake area
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Tentative detail of coarse aggregate available from different quarry sites is listed
below:
Rock Quarry
No.
**Location (Lat/Long)
Area ( M2) Type of
Quarry Effective Height
(M)
Quantity (MCM)
Quantity Required
(MCM)
Aerial Distance
from Lower Dam Site
(Km)
1 18°12'52.91"N,
82° 5'28.57"E
142872.23 Dolerite 10 1.428 0.212 0.10
2 18°11'6.89"N,
82° 6'11.30"E
100906.4 Dolerite 10 1.0 3.75
3a 18°12'39.26"N,
82° 4'55.92"E,
74568.98 Quartzite 10 0.074 0.95
3b 18°13'2.81"N,
82° 4'56.01"E
121060.59 Quartzite 10 1.21 1.16
4a 18°11'29.12"N,
82° 4'34.24"E,
501.31 Dolerite 10 0.005 3.24
4b 18°11'31.22"N,
82° 4'27.48"E
559.01 Dolerite 10 0.005 3.15
Total 3.722
** All these locations are tentative and to be finalized during DPR stage investigations
However, it is proposed to carryout detailed survey and investigations (lab tests) to
work out available quantity of suitable materials for coarse aggregate near the project
site at later stages. A number of samples from each of the quarry sites will be collected
and tested in the standard laboratory for assessing their suitability as coarse
aggregate in concrete for wearing and non-wearing surfaces for construction of
various structures. The under mentioned laboratory tests to be carried out as per IS:
2386 (respective sections) at the DPR stage.
Specific Gravity
Density
Water Absorption
Aggregate Impact Value
Aggregate Crushing Value
Aggregate Abrasion Value
Soundness loss, 5 cycles in Na2SO4 solution
Alkali – Aggregate reactivity (Accelerated Mortar bar) test
Point load strength
Slake durability test
Petrographic Examination
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12.4.2 Fine Aggregate
The sand deposit of Sileru and Potteruvagu rivers may be utilized as fine aggregates.
It to mention that the aerial distance of Potteruvagu river is within 4.5km from the lower
dam site and the Sileru river is located appx. 37 Km (aerial distance) from the lower
dam site. However, suitable location of sand quarries will be identified in DPR stage. It
appears that the river sand will be suitable; however, the required tests will have to be
done to know their suitability. In addition, the material from crushing of fresh rock
(Charnockite& dolerite) may also be used as fine aggregate, if found suitable. The
promising areas have been marked in Plate-II.
The under mentioned laboratory tests are to be conducted as per IS: 2386 during the
DPR stage.
Gradation and Fineness modulus
Specific Gravity
Silt and Clay content
Organic Impurities
Soundness loss, 5 cycle in Na2SO4 solution
Alkali – Aggregate reactivity (Accelerated Mortar bar) test
Petrographic & mineralogical studies
12.4.3 Impervious Clay
Lateritic soil (Latosol) is generally used in many dams as impervious core or as a
construction material of a homogeneous earth dam. Latosol (sandy/silty clay) is
present just downstream of the lower dam site and intake area of Alternate-1 site
appears to be suitable. However, laboratory test is required to know the suitability of
the material. The promising areas have been marked in Plate-II. Efforts will also be
made to identify some more areas including the borrow areas/old quarries of the
existing dam. The tentative details of Borrow areas are listed below:
Borrow Area No.
**Location (Lat/Long)
Area ( M2) Type of
borrow area
Effective Height
(M)
Quantity (MCM)
Quantity required (MCM)
Aerial Distance
from Lower
Dam site (Km)
1 18°13'8.42"N,
82° 5'37.39"E
11249.07 Clay 5 0.055 0.632 0.05
2 18°10'55.84"N,
82° 5'29.70"E
120758.88 Clay 5 0.604 3.89
Total 0.659
3a 18°14'34.78"N
82° 3'57.82"E
7662.42 Sand 4 0.30 4.04
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3b 18°14'29.33"N
82° 3'36.31"E
6032.87 Sand 4 0.024 4.32
3c 18°14'35.21"N,
82° 3'48.15"E
6032.87 Sand 4 0.024 4.24
3d 18°14'22.14"N,
82° 3'29.36"E
2920.09 Sand 4 0.011 4.39
4a 18°13'55.65"N,
82° 3'25.09"E
4862.76 Sand 4 0.019 4.16
4b 18°13'33.36"N,
82° 3'13.46"E
10190.93 Sand 4 0.040 4.14
Total 0.418
** All these locations are tentative and will be finalized during DPR stage investigations
However, the finalization of effective quantity of available clay material & suitable
borrow areas will be carried out during DPR stage investigations. The under
mentioned laboratory tests are to be conducted on the collected samples from the trial
pits in accordance with the relevant sections of BIS 2720 codes before the DPR stage.
Natural moisture content
Specific gravity
Mechanical analysis
Atterberg limits & soil classification
Swelling index
Organic contents
Standard Proctor compaction test (consolidation & optimum moisture content)
One dimensional consolidation test
Triaxial shear test
Laboratory Permeability test of compacted material
Soil dispersivity identification tests
12.4.4 Water Samples
Samples of water are to be collected from Kharika jhora and tested for their suitability
for use in construction purposes. All the under mentioned tests on water samples are
to be conducted during pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon periods. Any other
alternate source if available can be workout in the DPR stage investigation.
Water quality tests
o pH
o Conductivity
o Temperature
o pH – calcium carbonate saturated
o Ammonium ions
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o Deleterions sulphate
o Calcium
o Magnesium
o Sodium Cat-ions
o Potassium
o Hydroxide
o Carbonate
o Bi-carbonate An-ions
o Chloride
o Sulphate
o Acidity as CaCo3
o Alkalinity as CaCo3
o Dissolved salts – in organic,
organic and total soluble salts
o Suspended solids
12.4.5 Rock blocks for shell material, rip-rap & rock toe of dam
Fresh charnockite and dolerite can be used for shell material, rip-rap & rock toe of
dam. The excavated muck (charnockite) from the proposed HRT- powerhouse-TRT of
this project can also be used.
12.5 Conclusion & Recommendation
A hydroelectric project consisting of 70m high earth dam, HRT and surface
powerhouse exists near the project site. This indicates availability of construction
material. Borrow and quarry area of the existing project can be utilized.
A number of dolerite dykes and quartzite outcrops are present in and around the
project site and may be used for coarse aggregate. Excavated muck consisting of
charnockite from tunnel and UGPH can also be used, if found suitable.
The sand deposit of Sileru and Potteruvagu rivers may be utilized as fine aggregates.
Suitable location of sand quarries will be identified in DPR stage. Crushing of
excavated muck from tunnel and UGPH may also be used, if found suitable.
Latosol (sandy silty clay) is generally used as impervious core or in a homogeneous
earth dam which is likely to be available at the downstream of lower dam and in other
places. However, laboratory test is required to know the suitability of the material.
Efforts will also be made to identify the borrow areas and old quarries of the existing
dam. Fresh charnockite and dolerite can be used for shell material, rip-rap & rock toe
of dam.
CHAPTER-11ECONOMIC EVALUATION
Chapter 13: Economic Evaluation 1
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13.1 General
The economic and financial evaluation of Balimela Pumped Storage Project, Odisha
has been carried out as per the standard guidelines issued by Central Electricity
Authority and the norms laid down by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(CERC) for Hydro projects have been kept in view in this regard.
13.2 Project Benefits
The scheme would afford on annual peaking period energy generation of 1095 GWh
annually. For assessing the tariff, design energy generation of 1040.25 GWh,
calculated with 95% capacity availability in a normal dependable year, has been
adopted. The project would provide 500 MW of 6 hours daily peaking capacity
benefits.
13.3 Capital Cost
Three options have been considered.
i) Option-I – All Two units Fixed type
The project cost has been estimated at Rs. 1999.18 crores without IDC as given
below:
1. Cost of civil works = Rs. 1011.18 crores
2. Cost of Electrical/Mechanical works = Rs. 988.00 crores
Total = Rs. 1999.18 crores
The IDC as estimated based on the phasing of expenditure is Rs. 360.88 crores and
considering the impact of IDC the estimated project cost will be Rs.2360.06 crores
(including the land cost).
ii) Option-II – 1 unit Variable type and 1 unit Fixed type
The project cost has been estimated at Rs. 2045.37 crores without IDC as given
below:
1. Cost of civil works = Rs. 1023.79 crores
2. Cost of Electrical/Mechanical works = Rs. 1021.58 crores
Total = Rs. 2045.37 crores
The IDC as estimated based on the phasing of expenditure is Rs. 368.40 crores and
considering the impact of IDC the estimated project cost will be Rs. 2413.77 crores
(including the land cost).
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13.4 Mode of Financing
The project is proposed to be financed with a debt equity ratio of 70:30. An interest
rate of 11.92% on the loan component has been considered for the financial analysis
of the project. The interest on the working capital is taken as 11.92%.
13.5 Phasing of Expenditure
The project is scheduled to be completed in 5 years 6 months from the financial
closure in all respects. The phasing of the expenditure worked out on the basis of
proposed construction programme is summarized in Table 13.1.
Table – 13.1
Option-I ( 2F) Phasing of Expenditure
Year Capital Expenditure
(Rs. crores)
Up-to 1st Year 50.56
2nd Year 301.62
3rd Year 476.25
4th Year 573.895
5th Year 497.48
6th Year (half) 99.380
Total 1999.18
Option-2 ( 1V+1F) Phasing of Expenditure
Year Capital Expenditure
(Rs. crores)
Up-to 1st Year 51.19
2nd Year 306.97
3rd Year 485.91
4th Year 587.96
5th Year 511.12
6th Year (half) 102.21
Total 2045.37
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13.6 Financial Analysis
13.6.1 Basic and Normative Parameters
The following normative parameters have been adopted for working out the financial
analysis of the project including the land cost.
I. For option-1, all fixed type units, the estimated capital cost of Rs. 2360.06
crores including the Interest during Construction as Rs. 360.88 crores.
II. For option-2, 1 variable and 1 fixed type unit, the estimated capital cost of Rs.
Rs. 2413.77 crores including the Interest during Construction as Rs. 368.40
crores.
III. Annual gross energy generation of 1095 GWh and annual design energy as
1040.25 MU.
IV. Operation & maintenance expenses (including insurance) @ 3.5% of the project
cost in the first year with 4.77% escalation every year.
V. Depreciation allowed @ 5.28 % of the project cost excluding land cost for first
18 years and remaining depreciation is spread over the balance life i.e. 22
years on an average basis keeping 10% salvage value of the assets.
VI. Auxiliary consumption i.e. quantum of energy consumed by auxiliary
equipments of the generating station and transformer loss @ 1.25 % of the
energy generated.
VII. Interest on working capital @ 11.92%.
VIII. Interest during construction has been worked out based upon the interest rates
@ 11.92 %. The computations are given in Annexure for present day capital
cost.
IX. Return on equity @ 16.50%.
X. Discount Rate @ 12%.
XI. Corporate Tax @ 34.61%.
XII. Tax Holiday @ 10 years.
XIII. Loan Repayment @ 18 Year.
XIV. Pump-Generation Cycle efficiency @ 84%.
XV. Pumping Energy Required – 1303.57 MU.
XVI. MAT @ 21.55 %.
13.6.2 Assessment of Tariff
Based upon the parameters given above, the sale rate of energy at bus bar has been
computed in Annexure. The sale rate applicable in the first year and levellised tariff is
indicated below.
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i) Option-I (2 Fixed Units)
Sl. No. Off Peak Energy
Rate (Rs/kWh)
First Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
Levelized Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 6.65 6.12
2 2 7.88 7.35
3 3 9.11 8.58
ii) Option-II (1-Fixed and 1-Variable Unit)
Sl. No. Off Peak Energy
Rate (Rs/kWh)
First Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
Levelized Tariff
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 6.77 6.24
2 2 8.00 7.47
3 3 9.23 8.70
Based upon the parameters given above the levelised cost of energy (i.e. cost to
company) applicable in the first year and levelised year is indicated below;
i) Option-I (2 Fixed Units)
Sl. No. Off Peak Energy Rate
(Rs/kWh)
First Cost (Rs/kWh) Levelized Cost
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 5.17 4.55
2 2 6.40 5.78
3 3 7.63 7.01
ii) Option-II (1-Fixed and 1-Variable Unit)
Sl. No. Off Peak Energy
Rate (Rs/kWh)
First Cost (Rs/kWh) Levelized Cost
(Rs/kWh)
1 1 5.26 4.63
2 2 6.49 5.86
3 3 7.72 7.09
Hard Cost Civil 1011.18 CR E&M 988.00
HalfYearlyPeriod
Rs in CR Rs in CR CIVIL E&M
1st year I 25.280 0.000 2.50% 0.00%
II 25.280 0.000 2.50% 0.00%
2nd year I 75.839 24.700 7.50% 2.50%
II 151.677 49.400 15.00% 5.00%
3rd Year I 151.677 98.800 15.00% 10.00%
II 151.677 74.100 15.00% 7.50%
4th Year I 151.677 123.500 15.00% 12.50%
II 101.118 197.600 10.00% 20.00%
5th Year I 101.118 197.600 10.00% 20.00%
II 50.559 148.200 5.00% 15.00%
6th Year I 25.280 74.100 2.50% 7.50%
Total 1011.18 988.00 100.00% 100.00%
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Phasing of Expenditure (Option-1)
Civil E&M TotalCost 1011.18 988.00 1999.18
Equity 30% Loan 70%Interest Rate 10.00%
5.00%
Annual FinancialCharges FC
0% 0.0%
Half Equity Loan Loan IDC Financing ClosingYearly Used Factor Outstanding
Period Civil E&M Total Loan1 25.280 0.000 25.280 7.584 17.696 0.700 0.442 0.000 18.1382 25.280 0.000 25.280 7.584 17.696 0.700 1.349 0.000 37.1833 75.839 24.700 100.539 30.162 70.377 0.700 3.619 0.000 111.1794 151.677 49.400 201.077 60.323 140.754 0.700 9.078 0.000 261.0105 151.677 98.800 250.477 75.143 175.334 0.700 17.434 0.000 453.7786 151.677 74.100 225.777 67.733 158.044 0.700 26.640 0.000 638.4627 151.677 123.500 275.177 82.553 192.624 0.700 36.739 0.000 867.8248 101.118 197.600 298.718 89.615 209.103 0.700 48.619 0.000 1125.5469 101.118 197.600 298.718 89.615 209.103 0.700 61.505 0.000 1396.15310 50.559 148.200 198.759 59.628 139.131 0.700 73.286 0.000 1608.57111 25.280 74.100 99.380 29.814 69.566 0.700 82.168 0.000 1760.304
Total 1011.18 988.00 1999.18 599.75 1399.43 360.88 0.00
Hard Cost 1999.18 CR Equity 599.75 CR 25.41%IDC 360.88 CR Loan 1760.30 CR 74.59%
Total 2360.06 CR Total 2360.06 CR
Expenditure
Balimela Pumped Storage Project (2 x 250 MW)Calculation of IDC
Option-1
TARIFF CALCULATIONS (as per CERC noms -2019-24)
Year ROE O&M Dep Outstanding Norm Loan Intt on Actual loan Intt on Off-peak Annual Tariff Discount Discounted
(Rs Crs) loan Repayment Loan Repayment O&M Spares Recievables Total W.C Energy Expenses Free Sold (Rs/Kwh) Factor Tariff
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) cost (%) MU (Rs/Kwh)
1 148.91 81.99 122.55 1652.04 122.55 189.62 91.78 6.83 12.30 113.79 132.92 15.84 123.84 682.75 0.00 1027.25 6.65 1.00 6.65
2 148.91 85.90 122.55 1529.49 122.55 175.01 91.78 7.16 12.88 111.99 132.03 15.74 123.84 671.95 0.00 1027.25 6.54 0.89 5.84
3 148.91 89.99 122.55 1406.95 122.55 160.40 91.78 7.50 13.50 110.22 131.22 15.64 123.84 661.34 0.00 1027.25 6.44 0.80 5.13
4 148.91 94.29 122.55 1284.40 122.55 145.80 91.78 7.86 14.14 108.49 130.49 15.55 123.84 650.94 0.00 1027.25 6.34 0.71 4.51
5 148.91 98.78 122.55 1161.85 122.55 131.19 91.78 8.23 14.82 106.79 129.84 15.48 123.84 640.75 0.00 1027.25 6.24 0.64 3.96
6 148.91 103.50 122.55 1039.30 122.55 116.58 91.78 8.62 15.52 105.13 129.28 15.41 123.84 630.79 0.00 1027.25 6.14 0.57 3.48
7 148.91 108.43 122.55 916.75 122.55 101.97 91.78 9.04 16.26 103.51 128.81 15.35 123.84 621.06 0.00 1027.25 6.05 0.51 3.06
8 148.91 113.61 122.55 794.21 122.55 87.37 91.78 9.47 17.04 101.93 128.44 15.31 123.84 611.58 0.00 1027.25 5.95 0.45 2.69
9 148.91 119.02 122.55 671.66 122.55 72.76 91.78 9.92 17.85 100.39 128.17 15.28 123.84 602.36 0.00 1027.25 5.86 0.40 2.37
10 148.91 124.70 122.55 549.11 122.55 58.15 91.78 10.39 18.71 98.90 128.00 15.26 123.84 593.41 0.00 1027.25 5.78 0.36 2.08
11 178.65 130.65 122.55 426.56 122.55 43.54 91.78 10.89 19.60 102.51 133.00 15.85 123.84 615.08 0.00 1027.25 5.99 0.32 1.93
12 178.65 136.88 122.55 304.02 122.55 28.93 91.78 11.41 20.53 101.12 133.06 15.86 123.84 606.71 0.00 1027.25 5.91 0.29 1.70
13 178.65 143.41 122.55 181.47 122.55 14.33 91.78 11.95 21.51 99.78 133.24 15.88 123.84 598.66 0.00 1027.25 5.83 0.26 1.50
14 178.65 150.25 122.55 58.92 58.92 3.51 91.78 12.52 22.54 99.13 134.19 16.00 123.84 594.80 0.00 1027.25 5.79 0.23 1.33
15 178.65 157.42 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 13.12 23.61 99.79 136.52 16.27 123.84 598.73 0.00 1027.25 5.83 0.20 1.19
16 178.65 164.93 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 13.74 24.74 101.10 139.58 16.64 123.84 606.60 0.00 1027.25 5.91 0.18 1.08
17 178.65 172.79 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 14.40 25.92 102.48 142.79 17.02 123.84 614.85 0.00 1027.25 5.99 0.16 0.98
18 178.65 181.04 5.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 15.09 27.16 84.02 126.27 15.05 123.84 504.15 0.00 1027.25 4.91 0.15 0.71
19 178.65 189.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.81 28.45 84.59 128.84 15.36 123.84 507.52 0.00 1027.25 4.94 0.13 0.64
20 178.65 198.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.56 29.81 86.17 132.54 15.80 123.84 517.01 0.00 1027.25 5.03 0.12 0.58
21 178.65 208.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.35 31.23 87.82 136.40 16.26 123.84 526.95 0.00 1027.25 5.13 0.10 0.53
22 178.65 218.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.18 32.72 89.56 140.46 16.74 123.84 537.36 0.00 1027.25 5.23 0.09 0.48
23 178.65 228.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.04 34.28 91.38 144.70 17.25 123.84 548.27 0.00 1027.25 5.34 0.08 0.44
24 178.65 239.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.95 35.92 93.28 149.15 17.78 123.84 559.70 0.00 1027.25 5.45 0.07 0.40
25 178.65 250.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.90 37.63 95.28 153.81 18.33 123.84 571.68 0.00 1027.25 5.57 0.07 0.37
26 178.65 262.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.90 39.42 97.37 158.70 18.92 123.84 584.23 0.00 1027.25 5.69 0.06 0.33
27 178.65 275.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.95 41.30 99.56 163.81 19.53 123.84 597.38 0.00 1027.25 5.82 0.05 0.31
28 178.65 288.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.04 43.27 101.86 169.17 20.17 123.84 611.15 0.00 1027.25 5.95 0.05 0.28
29 178.65 302.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.19 45.34 104.26 174.79 20.83 123.84 625.58 0.00 1027.25 6.09 0.04 0.25
30 178.65 316.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.39 47.50 106.78 180.67 21.54 123.84 640.70 0.00 1027.25 6.24 0.04 0.23
31 178.65 331.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.65 49.77 109.42 186.84 22.27 123.84 656.54 0.00 1027.25 6.39 0.03 0.21
32 178.65 347.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.97 52.14 112.19 193.30 23.04 123.84 673.13 0.00 1027.25 6.55 0.03 0.20
33 178.65 364.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.35 54.63 115.09 200.06 23.85 123.84 690.52 0.00 1027.25 6.72 0.03 0.18
34 178.65 381.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.80 57.23 118.12 207.15 24.69 123.84 708.74 0.00 1027.25 6.90 0.02 0.16
35 178.65 399.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.31 59.96 121.30 214.58 25.58 123.84 727.82 0.00 1027.25 7.09 0.02 0.15
36 178.65 418.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.90 62.82 124.64 222.36 26.51 123.84 747.82 0.00 1027.25 7.28 0.02 0.14
37 178.65 438.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.57 65.82 128.13 230.52 27.48 123.84 768.77 0.00 1027.25 7.48 0.02 0.13
38 178.65 459.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.31 68.96 131.79 239.06 28.50 123.84 790.72 0.00 1027.25 7.70 0.02 0.12
39 178.65 481.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.14 72.25 135.62 248.01 29.56 123.84 813.72 0.00 1027.25 7.92 0.01 0.11
40 178.65 504.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.05 75.70 139.63 257.38 30.68 123.84 837.81 0.00 1027.25 8.16 0.01 0.10
2088.88 1652.04 1652.04 9.2 56.5
L. T(P/Kwh)= 6.12
W.C Energy
Balimela PSP (500 MW)
OPTION-1 (Rs-1)
TARIFF CALCULATIONS (as per CERC noms -2019-24)
Year ROE O&M Dep Outstanding Norm Loan Intt on Actual loan Intt on Off-peak Annual Tariff Discount Discounted
(Rs Crs) loan Repayment Loan Repayment O&M Spares Recievables Total W.C Energy Expenses Free Sold (Rs/Kwh) Factor Tariff
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) cost (%) MU (Rs/Kwh)
1 148.91 81.99 122.55 1652.04 122.55 189.62 91.78 6.83 12.30 134.85 153.98 18.35 247.68 809.10 0.00 1027.25 7.88 1.00 7.88
2 148.91 85.90 122.55 1529.49 122.55 175.01 91.78 7.16 12.88 133.05 153.09 18.25 247.68 798.30 0.00 1027.25 7.77 0.89 6.94
3 148.91 89.99 122.55 1406.95 122.55 160.40 91.78 7.50 13.50 131.28 152.28 18.15 247.68 787.69 0.00 1027.25 7.67 0.80 6.11
4 148.91 94.29 122.55 1284.40 122.55 145.80 91.78 7.86 14.14 129.55 151.55 18.06 247.68 777.29 0.00 1027.25 7.57 0.71 5.39
5 148.91 98.78 122.55 1161.85 122.55 131.19 91.78 8.23 14.82 127.85 150.90 17.99 247.68 767.10 0.00 1027.25 7.47 0.64 4.75
6 148.91 103.50 122.55 1039.30 122.55 116.58 91.78 8.62 15.52 126.19 150.34 17.92 247.68 757.14 0.00 1027.25 7.37 0.57 4.18
7 148.91 108.43 122.55 916.75 122.55 101.97 91.78 9.04 16.26 124.57 149.87 17.86 247.68 747.41 0.00 1027.25 7.28 0.51 3.69
8 148.91 113.61 122.55 794.21 122.55 87.37 91.78 9.47 17.04 122.99 149.50 17.82 247.68 737.93 0.00 1027.25 7.18 0.45 3.25
9 148.91 119.02 122.55 671.66 122.55 72.76 91.78 9.92 17.85 121.45 149.22 17.79 247.68 728.71 0.00 1027.25 7.09 0.40 2.87
10 148.91 124.70 122.55 549.11 122.55 58.15 91.78 10.39 18.71 119.96 149.06 17.77 247.68 719.76 0.00 1027.25 7.01 0.36 2.53
11 178.65 130.65 122.55 426.56 122.55 43.54 91.78 10.89 19.60 123.57 154.06 18.36 247.68 741.43 0.00 1027.25 7.22 0.32 2.32
12 178.65 136.88 122.55 304.02 122.55 28.93 91.78 11.41 20.53 122.18 154.12 18.37 247.68 733.06 0.00 1027.25 7.14 0.29 2.05
13 178.65 143.41 122.55 181.47 122.55 14.33 91.78 11.95 21.51 120.83 154.30 18.39 247.68 725.01 0.00 1027.25 7.06 0.26 1.81
14 178.65 150.25 122.55 58.92 58.92 3.51 91.78 12.52 22.54 120.19 155.25 18.51 247.68 721.15 0.00 1027.25 7.02 0.23 1.61
15 178.65 157.42 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 13.12 23.61 120.85 157.58 18.78 247.68 725.08 0.00 1027.25 7.06 0.20 1.44
16 178.65 164.93 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 13.74 24.74 122.16 160.64 19.15 247.68 732.95 0.00 1027.25 7.14 0.18 1.30
17 178.65 172.79 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 14.40 25.92 123.53 163.85 19.53 247.68 741.20 0.00 1027.25 7.22 0.16 1.18
18 178.65 181.04 5.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 15.09 27.16 105.08 147.32 17.56 247.68 630.50 0.00 1027.25 6.14 0.15 0.89
19 178.65 189.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.81 28.45 105.64 149.90 17.87 247.68 633.87 0.00 1027.25 6.17 0.13 0.80
20 178.65 198.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.56 29.81 107.23 153.59 18.31 247.68 643.36 0.00 1027.25 6.26 0.12 0.73
21 178.65 208.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.35 31.23 108.88 157.46 18.77 247.68 653.30 0.00 1027.25 6.36 0.10 0.66
22 178.65 218.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.18 32.72 110.62 161.52 19.25 247.68 663.71 0.00 1027.25 6.46 0.09 0.60
23 178.65 228.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.04 34.28 112.44 165.76 19.76 247.68 674.62 0.00 1027.25 6.57 0.08 0.54
24 178.65 239.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.95 35.92 114.34 170.21 20.29 247.68 686.05 0.00 1027.25 6.68 0.07 0.49
25 178.65 250.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.90 37.63 116.34 174.87 20.84 247.68 698.03 0.00 1027.25 6.80 0.07 0.45
26 178.65 262.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.90 39.42 118.43 179.76 21.43 247.68 710.58 0.00 1027.25 6.92 0.06 0.41
27 178.65 275.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.95 41.30 120.62 184.87 22.04 247.68 723.73 0.00 1027.25 7.05 0.05 0.37
28 178.65 288.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.04 43.27 122.92 190.23 22.68 247.68 737.50 0.00 1027.25 7.18 0.05 0.34
29 178.65 302.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.19 45.34 125.32 195.85 23.35 247.68 751.93 0.00 1027.25 7.32 0.04 0.31
30 178.65 316.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.39 47.50 127.84 201.73 24.05 247.68 767.05 0.00 1027.25 7.47 0.04 0.28
31 178.65 331.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.65 49.77 130.48 207.90 24.78 247.68 782.89 0.00 1027.25 7.62 0.03 0.25
32 178.65 347.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.97 52.14 133.25 214.35 25.55 247.68 799.48 0.00 1027.25 7.78 0.03 0.23
33 178.65 364.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.35 54.63 136.15 221.12 26.36 247.68 816.87 0.00 1027.25 7.95 0.03 0.21
34 178.65 381.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.80 57.23 139.18 228.21 27.20 247.68 835.09 0.00 1027.25 8.13 0.02 0.19
35 178.65 399.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.31 59.96 142.36 235.64 28.09 247.68 854.17 0.00 1027.25 8.32 0.02 0.18
36 178.65 418.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.90 62.82 145.69 243.42 29.02 247.68 874.17 0.00 1027.25 8.51 0.02 0.16
37 178.65 438.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.57 65.82 149.19 251.57 29.99 247.68 895.12 0.00 1027.25 8.71 0.02 0.15
38 178.65 459.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.31 68.96 152.84 260.12 31.01 247.68 917.07 0.00 1027.25 8.93 0.02 0.13
39 178.65 481.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.14 72.25 156.68 269.07 32.07 247.68 940.06 0.00 1027.25 9.15 0.01 0.12
40 178.65 504.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.05 75.70 160.69 278.44 33.19 247.68 964.16 0.00 1027.25 9.39 0.01 0.11
2088.88 1652.04 1652.04 9.2 67.9
L. T(P/Kwh)= 7.35
W.C Energy
Balimela PSP (500 MW)
OPTION-1 (Rs-2)
TARIFF CALCULATIONS (as per CERC noms -2019-24)
Year ROE O&M Dep Outstanding Norm Loan Intt on Actual loan Intt on Off-peak Annual Tariff Discount Discounted
(Rs Crs) loan Repayment Loan Repayment O&M Spares Recievables Total W.C Energy Expenses Free Sold (Rs/Kwh) Factor Tariff
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) cost (%) MU (Rs/Kwh)
1 148.91 81.99 122.55 1652.04 122.55 189.62 91.78 6.83 12.30 155.91 175.04 20.86 371.52 935.45 0.00 1027.25 9.11 1.00 9.11
2 148.91 85.90 122.55 1529.49 122.55 175.01 91.78 7.16 12.88 154.11 174.15 20.76 371.52 924.65 0.00 1027.25 9.00 0.89 8.04
3 148.91 89.99 122.55 1406.95 122.55 160.40 91.78 7.50 13.50 152.34 173.34 20.66 371.52 914.04 0.00 1027.25 8.90 0.80 7.09
4 148.91 94.29 122.55 1284.40 122.55 145.80 91.78 7.86 14.14 150.61 172.61 20.57 371.52 903.64 0.00 1027.25 8.80 0.71 6.26
5 148.91 98.78 122.55 1161.85 122.55 131.19 91.78 8.23 14.82 148.91 171.96 20.50 371.52 893.45 0.00 1027.25 8.70 0.64 5.53
6 148.91 103.50 122.55 1039.30 122.55 116.58 91.78 8.62 15.52 147.25 171.40 20.43 371.52 883.49 0.00 1027.25 8.60 0.57 4.88
7 148.91 108.43 122.55 916.75 122.55 101.97 91.78 9.04 16.26 145.63 170.93 20.37 371.52 873.76 0.00 1027.25 8.51 0.51 4.31
8 148.91 113.61 122.55 794.21 122.55 87.37 91.78 9.47 17.04 144.05 170.55 20.33 371.52 864.28 0.00 1027.25 8.41 0.45 3.81
9 148.91 119.02 122.55 671.66 122.55 72.76 91.78 9.92 17.85 142.51 170.28 20.30 371.52 855.06 0.00 1027.25 8.32 0.40 3.36
10 148.91 124.70 122.55 549.11 122.55 58.15 91.78 10.39 18.71 141.02 170.12 20.28 371.52 846.11 0.00 1027.25 8.24 0.36 2.97
11 178.65 130.65 122.55 426.56 122.55 43.54 91.78 10.89 19.60 144.63 175.12 20.87 371.52 867.78 0.00 1027.25 8.45 0.32 2.72
12 178.65 136.88 122.55 304.02 122.55 28.93 91.78 11.41 20.53 143.24 175.17 20.88 371.52 859.41 0.00 1027.25 8.37 0.29 2.41
13 178.65 143.41 122.55 181.47 122.55 14.33 91.78 11.95 21.51 141.89 175.36 20.90 371.52 851.36 0.00 1027.25 8.29 0.26 2.13
14 178.65 150.25 122.55 58.92 58.92 3.51 91.78 12.52 22.54 141.25 176.31 21.02 371.52 847.50 0.00 1027.25 8.25 0.23 1.89
15 178.65 157.42 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 13.12 23.61 141.90 178.64 21.29 371.52 851.43 0.00 1027.25 8.29 0.20 1.70
16 178.65 164.93 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 13.74 24.74 143.22 181.70 21.66 371.52 859.30 0.00 1027.25 8.37 0.18 1.53
17 178.65 172.79 122.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 14.40 25.92 144.59 184.91 22.04 371.52 867.55 0.00 1027.25 8.45 0.16 1.38
18 178.65 181.04 5.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.78 15.09 27.16 126.14 168.38 20.07 371.52 756.85 0.00 1027.25 7.37 0.15 1.07
19 178.65 189.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.81 28.45 126.70 170.96 20.38 371.52 760.22 0.00 1027.25 7.40 0.13 0.96
20 178.65 198.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.56 29.81 128.28 174.65 20.82 371.52 769.71 0.00 1027.25 7.49 0.12 0.87
21 178.65 208.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.35 31.23 129.94 178.52 21.28 371.52 779.65 0.00 1027.25 7.59 0.10 0.79
22 178.65 218.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.18 32.72 131.68 182.57 21.76 371.52 790.06 0.00 1027.25 7.69 0.09 0.71
23 178.65 228.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.04 34.28 133.50 186.82 22.27 371.52 800.97 0.00 1027.25 7.80 0.08 0.64
24 178.65 239.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.95 35.92 135.40 191.27 22.80 371.52 812.40 0.00 1027.25 7.91 0.07 0.58
25 178.65 250.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.90 37.63 137.40 195.93 23.35 371.52 824.38 0.00 1027.25 8.03 0.07 0.53
26 178.65 262.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.90 39.42 139.49 200.81 23.94 371.52 836.93 0.00 1027.25 8.15 0.06 0.48
27 178.65 275.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.95 41.30 141.68 205.93 24.55 371.52 850.07 0.00 1027.25 8.28 0.05 0.43
28 178.65 288.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.04 43.27 143.97 211.29 25.19 371.52 863.85 0.00 1027.25 8.41 0.05 0.39
29 178.65 302.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.19 45.34 146.38 216.91 25.86 371.52 878.28 0.00 1027.25 8.55 0.04 0.36
30 178.65 316.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.39 47.50 148.90 222.79 26.56 371.52 893.40 0.00 1027.25 8.70 0.04 0.33
31 178.65 331.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.65 49.77 151.54 228.95 27.29 371.52 909.24 0.00 1027.25 8.85 0.03 0.30
32 178.65 347.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.97 52.14 154.31 235.41 28.06 371.52 925.83 0.00 1027.25 9.01 0.03 0.27
33 178.65 364.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.35 54.63 157.20 242.18 28.87 371.52 943.22 0.00 1027.25 9.18 0.03 0.24
34 178.65 381.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.80 57.23 160.24 249.27 29.71 371.52 961.44 0.00 1027.25 9.36 0.02 0.22
35 178.65 399.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.31 59.96 163.42 256.70 30.60 371.52 980.52 0.00 1027.25 9.55 0.02 0.20
36 178.65 418.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.90 62.82 166.75 264.48 31.53 371.52 1000.52 0.00 1027.25 9.74 0.02 0.18
37 178.65 438.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.57 65.82 170.24 272.63 32.50 371.52 1021.47 0.00 1027.25 9.94 0.02 0.17
38 178.65 459.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.31 68.96 173.90 281.17 33.52 371.52 1043.42 0.00 1027.25 10.16 0.02 0.15
39 178.65 481.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.14 72.25 177.74 290.12 34.58 371.52 1066.41 0.00 1027.25 10.38 0.01 0.14
40 178.65 504.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.05 75.70 181.75 299.50 35.70 371.52 1090.51 0.00 1027.25 10.62 0.01 0.13
2088.88 1652.04 1652.04 9.2 79.3
L. T(P/Kwh)= 8.58
W.C Energy
Balimela PSP (500 MW)
OPTION-1 (Rs-3)
Hard Cost Civil 1023.79 CR E&M 1021.58
Half
Yearly
Period
Rs in CR Rs in CR CIVIL E&M
1st year I 25.595 0.000 2.50% 0.00%
II 25.595 0.000 2.50% 0.00%
2nd year I 76.784 25.540 7.50% 2.50%
II 153.569 51.079 15.00% 5.00%
3rd Year I 153.569 102.158 15.00% 10.00%
II 153.569 76.619 15.00% 7.50%
4th Year I 153.569 127.698 15.00% 12.50%
II 102.379 204.316 10.00% 20.00%
5th Year I 102.379 204.316 10.00% 20.00%
II 51.190 153.237 5.00% 15.00%
6th Year I 25.595 76.619 2.50% 7.50%
Total 1023.79 1021.58 100.00% 100.00%
Balimela Pumped Storage Project (2x 250 MW)
Phasing of Expenditure (Option-II)
Civil E&M Total
Cost 1023.79 1021.58 2045.37
Equity 30% Loan 70%
Interest Rate 10.00%
5.00%
Annual Financial
Charges FC 0% 0.0%
Half Equity Loan Loan IDC Financing Closing
Yearly Used Factor Outstanding
Period Civil E&M Total Loan
1 25.595 0.000 25.595 7.678 17.916 0.700 0.448 0.000 18.364
2 25.595 0.000 25.595 7.678 17.916 0.700 1.366 0.000 37.647
3 76.784 25.540 102.324 30.697 71.627 0.700 3.673 0.000 112.946
4 153.569 51.079 204.648 61.394 143.253 0.700 9.229 0.000 265.428
5 153.569 102.158 255.727 76.718 179.009 0.700 17.747 0.000 462.183
6 153.569 76.619 230.187 69.056 161.131 0.700 27.137 0.000 650.452
7 153.569 127.698 281.266 84.380 196.886 0.700 37.445 0.000 884.783
8 102.379 204.316 306.695 92.009 214.687 0.700 49.606 0.000 1149.075
9 102.379 204.316 306.695 92.009 214.687 0.700 62.821 0.000 1426.583
10 51.190 153.237 204.427 61.328 143.099 0.700 74.907 0.000 1644.588
11 25.595 76.619 102.213 30.664 71.549 0.700 84.018 0.000 1800.155
Total 1023.79 1021.58 2045.37 613.61 1431.76 368.40 0.00
Hard Cost 2045.37 CR Equity 613.61 CR 25.42%
IDC 368.40 CR Loan 1800.16 CR 74.58%
Total 2413.77 CR Total 2413.77 CR
Expenditure
Balimela Pumped Storage Project (2 x 250 MW)
Calculation of IDC
Option-II
TARIFF CALCULATIONS (as per CERC noms -2019-24)
Year ROE O&M Dep Outstanding Norm Loan Intt on Actual loan Intt on Off-peak Annual Tariff Discount Discounted
(Rs Crs) loan Repayment Loan Repayment O&M Spares Recievables Total W.C Energy Expenses Free Sold (Rs/Kwh) Factor Tariff
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) cost (%) MU (Rs/Kwh)
1 152.30 83.87 125.36 1689.64 125.36 193.93 93.87 6.99 12.58 115.91 135.48 16.15 123.84 695.45 0.00 1027.25 6.77 1.00 6.77
2 152.30 87.87 125.36 1564.28 125.36 178.99 93.87 7.32 13.18 114.07 134.57 16.04 123.84 684.40 0.00 1027.25 6.66 0.89 5.95
3 152.30 92.06 125.36 1438.92 125.36 164.05 93.87 7.67 13.81 112.26 133.74 15.94 123.84 673.55 0.00 1027.25 6.56 0.80 5.23
4 152.30 96.45 125.36 1313.57 125.36 149.11 93.87 8.04 14.47 110.48 132.99 15.85 123.84 662.90 0.00 1027.25 6.45 0.71 4.59
5 152.30 101.05 125.36 1188.21 125.36 134.16 93.87 8.42 15.16 108.75 132.33 15.77 123.84 652.48 0.00 1027.25 6.35 0.64 4.04
6 152.30 105.87 125.36 1062.86 125.36 119.22 93.87 8.82 15.88 107.05 131.75 15.70 123.84 642.29 0.00 1027.25 6.25 0.57 3.55
7 152.30 110.92 125.36 937.50 125.36 104.28 93.87 9.24 16.64 105.39 131.27 15.65 123.84 632.34 0.00 1027.25 6.16 0.51 3.12
8 152.30 116.21 125.36 812.14 125.36 89.34 93.87 9.68 17.43 103.77 130.89 15.60 123.84 622.65 0.00 1027.25 6.06 0.45 2.74
9 152.30 121.75 125.36 686.79 125.36 74.39 93.87 10.15 18.26 102.20 130.61 15.57 123.84 613.21 0.00 1027.25 5.97 0.40 2.41
10 152.30 127.56 125.36 561.43 125.36 59.45 93.87 10.63 19.13 100.68 130.44 15.55 123.84 604.06 0.00 1027.25 5.88 0.36 2.12
11 182.72 133.65 125.36 436.08 125.36 44.51 93.87 11.14 20.05 104.37 135.55 16.16 123.84 626.22 0.00 1027.25 6.10 0.32 1.96
12 182.72 140.02 125.36 310.72 125.36 29.57 93.87 11.67 21.00 102.94 135.62 16.17 123.84 617.66 0.00 1027.25 6.01 0.29 1.73
13 182.72 146.70 125.36 185.36 125.36 14.62 93.87 12.22 22.00 101.57 135.80 16.19 123.84 609.42 0.00 1027.25 5.93 0.26 1.52
14 182.72 153.70 125.36 60.01 60.01 3.58 93.87 12.81 23.05 100.91 136.78 16.30 123.84 605.49 0.00 1027.25 5.89 0.23 1.35
15 182.72 161.03 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 13.42 24.15 101.59 139.16 16.59 123.84 609.53 0.00 1027.25 5.93 0.20 1.21
16 182.72 168.71 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 14.06 25.31 102.93 142.30 16.96 123.84 617.58 0.00 1027.25 6.01 0.18 1.10
17 182.72 176.76 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 14.73 26.51 104.34 145.58 17.35 123.84 626.02 0.00 1027.25 6.09 0.16 0.99
18 182.72 185.19 5.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 15.43 27.78 85.46 128.67 15.34 123.84 512.78 0.00 1027.25 4.99 0.15 0.73
19 182.72 194.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.17 29.10 86.04 131.31 15.65 123.84 516.23 0.00 1027.25 5.03 0.13 0.65
20 182.72 203.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.94 30.49 87.66 135.09 16.10 123.84 525.93 0.00 1027.25 5.12 0.12 0.59
21 182.72 212.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.75 31.95 89.35 139.04 16.57 123.84 536.10 0.00 1027.25 5.22 0.10 0.54
22 182.72 223.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.59 33.47 91.13 143.19 17.07 123.84 546.75 0.00 1027.25 5.32 0.09 0.49
23 182.72 233.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.48 35.07 92.99 147.53 17.59 123.84 557.92 0.00 1027.25 5.43 0.08 0.45
24 182.72 244.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.41 36.74 94.93 152.08 18.13 123.84 569.61 0.00 1027.25 5.55 0.07 0.41
25 182.72 256.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.38 38.49 96.98 156.85 18.70 123.84 581.86 0.00 1027.25 5.66 0.07 0.37
26 182.72 268.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.40 40.33 99.12 161.85 19.29 123.84 594.70 0.00 1027.25 5.79 0.06 0.34
27 182.72 281.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.47 42.25 101.36 167.08 19.92 123.84 608.14 0.00 1027.25 5.92 0.05 0.31
28 182.72 295.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.59 44.27 103.71 172.56 20.57 123.84 622.23 0.00 1027.25 6.06 0.05 0.28
29 182.72 309.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.77 46.38 106.17 178.31 21.25 123.84 637.00 0.00 1027.25 6.20 0.04 0.26
30 182.72 323.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.99 48.59 108.74 184.33 21.97 123.84 652.46 0.00 1027.25 6.35 0.04 0.24
31 182.72 339.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.28 50.91 111.44 190.63 22.72 123.84 668.66 0.00 1027.25 6.51 0.03 0.22
32 182.72 355.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.63 53.34 114.27 197.24 23.51 123.84 685.64 0.00 1027.25 6.67 0.03 0.20
33 182.72 372.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.04 55.88 117.24 204.16 24.34 123.84 703.43 0.00 1027.25 6.85 0.03 0.18
34 182.72 390.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.53 58.55 120.34 211.41 25.20 123.84 722.06 0.00 1027.25 7.03 0.02 0.17
35 182.72 408.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.08 61.34 123.60 219.01 26.11 123.84 741.58 0.00 1027.25 7.22 0.02 0.15
36 182.72 428.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.70 64.26 127.01 226.97 27.06 123.84 762.04 0.00 1027.25 7.42 0.02 0.14
37 182.72 448.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37.41 67.33 130.58 235.31 28.05 123.84 783.47 0.00 1027.25 7.63 0.02 0.13
38 182.72 470.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.19 70.54 134.32 244.05 29.09 123.84 805.92 0.00 1027.25 7.85 0.02 0.12
39 182.72 492.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.06 73.91 138.24 253.21 30.18 123.84 829.44 0.00 1027.25 8.07 0.01 0.11
40 182.72 516.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 43.02 77.43 142.35 262.80 31.33 123.84 854.09 0.00 1027.25 8.31 0.01 0.10
2136.75 1689.64 1689.64 9.2 57.6
L. T(P/Kwh)= 6.24
W.C Energy
Balimela PSP (500 MW)
OPTION-II (Rs-1)
TARIFF CALCULATIONS (as per CERC noms -2019-24)
Year ROE O&M Dep Outstanding Norm Loan Intt on Actual loan Intt on Off-peak Annual Tariff Discount Discounted
(Rs Crs) loan Repayment Loan Repayment O&M Spares Recievables Total W.C Energy Expenses Free Sold (Rs/Kwh) Factor Tariff
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) cost (%) MU (Rs/Kwh)
1 152.30 83.87 125.36 1689.64 125.36 193.93 93.87 6.99 12.58 136.97 156.53 18.66 247.68 821.80 0.00 1027.25 8.00 1.00 8.00
2 152.30 87.87 125.36 1564.28 125.36 178.99 93.87 7.32 13.18 135.12 155.63 18.55 247.68 810.75 0.00 1027.25 7.89 0.89 7.05
3 152.30 92.06 125.36 1438.92 125.36 164.05 93.87 7.67 13.81 133.32 154.80 18.45 247.68 799.89 0.00 1027.25 7.79 0.80 6.21
4 152.30 96.45 125.36 1313.57 125.36 149.11 93.87 8.04 14.47 131.54 154.05 18.36 247.68 789.25 0.00 1027.25 7.68 0.71 5.47
5 152.30 101.05 125.36 1188.21 125.36 134.16 93.87 8.42 15.16 129.81 153.38 18.28 247.68 778.83 0.00 1027.25 7.58 0.64 4.82
6 152.30 105.87 125.36 1062.86 125.36 119.22 93.87 8.82 15.88 128.11 152.81 18.21 247.68 768.64 0.00 1027.25 7.48 0.57 4.25
7 152.30 110.92 125.36 937.50 125.36 104.28 93.87 9.24 16.64 126.45 152.33 18.16 247.68 758.69 0.00 1027.25 7.39 0.51 3.74
8 152.30 116.21 125.36 812.14 125.36 89.34 93.87 9.68 17.43 124.83 151.95 18.11 247.68 749.00 0.00 1027.25 7.29 0.45 3.30
9 152.30 121.75 125.36 686.79 125.36 74.39 93.87 10.15 18.26 123.26 151.67 18.08 247.68 739.56 0.00 1027.25 7.20 0.40 2.91
10 152.30 127.56 125.36 561.43 125.36 59.45 93.87 10.63 19.13 121.73 151.50 18.06 247.68 730.41 0.00 1027.25 7.11 0.36 2.56
11 182.72 133.65 125.36 436.08 125.36 44.51 93.87 11.14 20.05 125.43 156.61 18.67 247.68 752.57 0.00 1027.25 7.33 0.32 2.36
12 182.72 140.02 125.36 310.72 125.36 29.57 93.87 11.67 21.00 124.00 156.67 18.68 247.68 744.01 0.00 1027.25 7.24 0.29 2.08
13 182.72 146.70 125.36 185.36 125.36 14.62 93.87 12.22 22.00 122.63 156.86 18.70 247.68 735.77 0.00 1027.25 7.16 0.26 1.84
14 182.72 153.70 125.36 60.01 60.01 3.58 93.87 12.81 23.05 121.97 157.84 18.81 247.68 731.84 0.00 1027.25 7.12 0.23 1.63
15 182.72 161.03 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 13.42 24.15 122.65 160.22 19.10 247.68 735.88 0.00 1027.25 7.16 0.20 1.47
16 182.72 168.71 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 14.06 25.31 123.99 163.35 19.47 247.68 743.93 0.00 1027.25 7.24 0.18 1.32
17 182.72 176.76 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 14.73 26.51 125.40 166.64 19.86 247.68 752.37 0.00 1027.25 7.32 0.16 1.19
18 182.72 185.19 5.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 15.43 27.78 106.52 149.73 17.85 247.68 639.13 0.00 1027.25 6.22 0.15 0.91
19 182.72 194.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.17 29.10 107.10 152.37 18.16 247.68 642.58 0.00 1027.25 6.26 0.13 0.81
20 182.72 203.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.94 30.49 108.71 156.15 18.61 247.68 652.28 0.00 1027.25 6.35 0.12 0.74
21 182.72 212.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.75 31.95 110.41 160.10 19.08 247.68 662.45 0.00 1027.25 6.45 0.10 0.67
22 182.72 223.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.59 33.47 112.18 164.25 19.58 247.68 673.10 0.00 1027.25 6.55 0.09 0.61
23 182.72 233.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.48 35.07 114.04 168.59 20.10 247.68 684.27 0.00 1027.25 6.66 0.08 0.55
24 182.72 244.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.41 36.74 115.99 173.14 20.64 247.68 695.96 0.00 1027.25 6.77 0.07 0.50
25 182.72 256.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.38 38.49 118.04 177.91 21.21 247.68 708.21 0.00 1027.25 6.89 0.07 0.45
26 182.72 268.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.40 40.33 120.17 182.91 21.80 247.68 721.05 0.00 1027.25 7.02 0.06 0.41
27 182.72 281.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.47 42.25 122.42 188.14 22.43 247.68 734.49 0.00 1027.25 7.15 0.05 0.38
28 182.72 295.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.59 44.27 124.76 193.62 23.08 247.68 748.58 0.00 1027.25 7.29 0.05 0.34
29 182.72 309.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.77 46.38 127.22 199.37 23.76 247.68 763.34 0.00 1027.25 7.43 0.04 0.31
30 182.72 323.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.99 48.59 129.80 205.39 24.48 247.68 778.81 0.00 1027.25 7.58 0.04 0.28
31 182.72 339.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.28 50.91 132.50 211.69 25.23 247.68 795.01 0.00 1027.25 7.74 0.03 0.26
32 182.72 355.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.63 53.34 135.33 218.30 26.02 247.68 811.99 0.00 1027.25 7.90 0.03 0.24
33 182.72 372.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.04 55.88 138.30 225.22 26.85 247.68 829.78 0.00 1027.25 8.08 0.03 0.21
34 182.72 390.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.53 58.55 141.40 232.47 27.71 247.68 848.41 0.00 1027.25 8.26 0.02 0.20
35 182.72 408.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.08 61.34 144.66 240.07 28.62 247.68 867.93 0.00 1027.25 8.45 0.02 0.18
36 182.72 428.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.70 64.26 148.06 248.03 29.57 247.68 888.39 0.00 1027.25 8.65 0.02 0.16
37 182.72 448.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37.41 67.33 151.64 256.37 30.56 247.68 909.82 0.00 1027.25 8.86 0.02 0.15
38 182.72 470.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.19 70.54 155.38 265.11 31.60 247.68 932.27 0.00 1027.25 9.08 0.02 0.14
39 182.72 492.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.06 73.91 159.30 274.26 32.69 247.68 955.79 0.00 1027.25 9.30 0.01 0.13
40 182.72 516.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 43.02 77.43 163.41 283.86 33.84 247.68 980.44 0.00 1027.25 9.54 0.01 0.11
2136.75 1689.64 1689.64 9.2 68.9
L. T(P/Kwh)= 7.47
W.C Energy
Balimela PSP (500 MW)
OPTION-II (Rs-2)
TARIFF CALCULATIONS (as per CERC noms -2019-24)
Year ROE O&M Dep Outstanding Norm Loan Intt on Actual loan Intt on Off-peak Annual Tariff Discount Discounted
(Rs Crs) loan Repayment Loan Repayment O&M Spares Recievables Total W.C Energy Expenses Free Sold (Rs/Kwh) Factor Tariff
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) cost (%) MU (Rs/Kwh)
1 152.30 83.87 125.36 1689.64 125.36 193.93 93.87 6.99 12.58 158.02 177.59 21.17 371.52 948.14 0.00 1027.25 9.23 1.00 9.23
2 152.30 87.87 125.36 1564.28 125.36 178.99 93.87 7.32 13.18 156.18 176.68 21.06 371.52 937.09 0.00 1027.25 9.12 0.89 8.14
3 152.30 92.06 125.36 1438.92 125.36 164.05 93.87 7.67 13.81 154.37 175.85 20.96 371.52 926.24 0.00 1027.25 9.02 0.80 7.19
4 152.30 96.45 125.36 1313.57 125.36 149.11 93.87 8.04 14.47 152.60 175.11 20.87 371.52 915.60 0.00 1027.25 8.91 0.71 6.34
5 152.30 101.05 125.36 1188.21 125.36 134.16 93.87 8.42 15.16 150.86 174.44 20.79 371.52 905.18 0.00 1027.25 8.81 0.64 5.60
6 152.30 105.87 125.36 1062.86 125.36 119.22 93.87 8.82 15.88 149.17 173.87 20.73 371.52 894.99 0.00 1027.25 8.71 0.57 4.94
7 152.30 110.92 125.36 937.50 125.36 104.28 93.87 9.24 16.64 147.51 173.39 20.67 371.52 885.04 0.00 1027.25 8.62 0.51 4.36
8 152.30 116.21 125.36 812.14 125.36 89.34 93.87 9.68 17.43 145.89 173.01 20.62 371.52 875.35 0.00 1027.25 8.52 0.45 3.85
9 152.30 121.75 125.36 686.79 125.36 74.39 93.87 10.15 18.26 144.32 172.73 20.59 371.52 865.91 0.00 1027.25 8.43 0.40 3.40
10 152.30 127.56 125.36 561.43 125.36 59.45 93.87 10.63 19.13 142.79 172.56 20.57 371.52 856.76 0.00 1027.25 8.34 0.36 3.01
11 182.72 133.65 125.36 436.08 125.36 44.51 93.87 11.14 20.05 146.49 177.67 21.18 371.52 878.92 0.00 1027.25 8.56 0.32 2.75
12 182.72 140.02 125.36 310.72 125.36 29.57 93.87 11.67 21.00 145.06 177.73 21.19 371.52 870.36 0.00 1027.25 8.47 0.29 2.44
13 182.72 146.70 125.36 185.36 125.36 14.62 93.87 12.22 22.00 143.69 177.92 21.21 371.52 862.12 0.00 1027.25 8.39 0.26 2.15
14 182.72 153.70 125.36 60.01 60.01 3.58 93.87 12.81 23.05 143.03 178.89 21.32 371.52 858.19 0.00 1027.25 8.35 0.23 1.91
15 182.72 161.03 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 13.42 24.15 143.70 181.28 21.61 371.52 862.23 0.00 1027.25 8.39 0.20 1.72
16 182.72 168.71 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 14.06 25.31 145.05 184.41 21.98 371.52 870.28 0.00 1027.25 8.47 0.18 1.55
17 182.72 176.76 125.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 14.73 26.51 146.45 187.70 22.37 371.52 878.72 0.00 1027.25 8.55 0.16 1.40
18 182.72 185.19 5.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.87 15.43 27.78 127.58 170.79 20.36 371.52 765.48 0.00 1027.25 7.45 0.15 1.09
19 182.72 194.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.17 29.10 128.15 173.43 20.67 371.52 768.93 0.00 1027.25 7.49 0.13 0.97
20 182.72 203.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.94 30.49 129.77 177.20 21.12 371.52 778.63 0.00 1027.25 7.58 0.12 0.88
21 182.72 212.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.75 31.95 131.47 181.16 21.59 371.52 788.80 0.00 1027.25 7.68 0.10 0.80
22 182.72 223.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.59 33.47 133.24 185.31 22.09 371.52 799.45 0.00 1027.25 7.78 0.09 0.72
23 182.72 233.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.48 35.07 135.10 189.65 22.61 371.52 810.61 0.00 1027.25 7.89 0.08 0.65
24 182.72 244.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.41 36.74 137.05 194.20 23.15 371.52 822.31 0.00 1027.25 8.00 0.07 0.59
25 182.72 256.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.38 38.49 139.09 198.97 23.72 371.52 834.56 0.00 1027.25 8.12 0.07 0.54
26 182.72 268.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.40 40.33 141.23 203.96 24.31 371.52 847.40 0.00 1027.25 8.25 0.06 0.49
27 182.72 281.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.47 42.25 143.47 209.20 24.94 371.52 860.84 0.00 1027.25 8.38 0.05 0.44
28 182.72 295.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.59 44.27 145.82 214.68 25.59 371.52 874.93 0.00 1027.25 8.52 0.05 0.40
29 182.72 309.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.77 46.38 148.28 220.43 26.27 371.52 889.69 0.00 1027.25 8.66 0.04 0.36
30 182.72 323.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.99 48.59 150.86 226.44 26.99 371.52 905.16 0.00 1027.25 8.81 0.04 0.33
31 182.72 339.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.28 50.91 153.56 232.75 27.74 371.52 921.36 0.00 1027.25 8.97 0.03 0.30
32 182.72 355.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.63 53.34 156.39 239.36 28.53 371.52 938.34 0.00 1027.25 9.13 0.03 0.27
33 182.72 372.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.04 55.88 159.35 246.28 29.36 371.52 956.13 0.00 1027.25 9.31 0.03 0.25
34 182.72 390.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.53 58.55 162.46 253.53 30.22 371.52 974.76 0.00 1027.25 9.49 0.02 0.23
35 182.72 408.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.08 61.34 165.71 261.13 31.13 371.52 994.28 0.00 1027.25 9.68 0.02 0.21
36 182.72 428.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.70 64.26 169.12 269.09 32.08 371.52 1014.74 0.00 1027.25 9.88 0.02 0.19
37 182.72 448.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37.41 67.33 172.69 277.43 33.07 371.52 1036.17 0.00 1027.25 10.09 0.02 0.17
38 182.72 470.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.19 70.54 176.44 286.17 34.11 371.52 1058.62 0.00 1027.25 10.31 0.02 0.16
39 182.72 492.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.06 73.91 180.36 295.32 35.20 371.52 1082.14 0.00 1027.25 10.53 0.01 0.14
40 182.72 516.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 43.02 77.43 184.46 304.91 36.35 371.52 1106.79 0.00 1027.25 10.77 0.01 0.13
2136.75 1689.64 1689.64 9.2 80.3
L. T(P/Kwh)= 8.70
W.C Energy
Balimela PSP (500 MW)
OPTION-II (Rs-3)
CHAPTER-12POWER EVACUATION ARRANGEMENT
Chapter 14: Power Evacuation Arrangement 1
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
14.1 Introduction
The Balimela Pumped Storage Scheme is located in Malkangiri district of Odisha
State. The Scheme envisages utilization of water of Balimela reservoir which is being
released from existing Hydro Electric Power Station. The water shall be stored in
downstream reservoir by construction of Lower dam. This Pumped Storage Project will
be mainly utilized for peak power generation in the system. The project envisages
installation of 500 MW (2x250 MW) generation for six hours in a day and would
provide an annual energy generation of 1095 Million units (approx.).
14.2 Existing Power Scenario of Odisha
The present total installed generation capacity in the state is about 7376.60 MW out of
which the coal fired power stations capacity amounts to about 4992.90 MW, hydro
capacity of about 2150.92 MW, include Pump storage component. The details are
given in Table 14.1 and the power map of Odisha & Eastern Region are as shown in
the Fig. 14.1 & 14.2 respectively.
Table 14.1
Installed Capacity of Power Utilities in Odisha in MW
As on 31st October, 2018 (*Above 25 MW Projects)
INSTALLED CAPACITY (IN MW) OF POWER UTILITIES IN THE ODISSA INCLUDING ALLOCATED
SHARES IN JOINT & CENTRAL SECTOR UTILITIES
State Ownership/
Sector
Mode wise Breakup
Thermal
Nuclear Hydro
(Renewable)
RES
(MNRE)
Grand
Total Coal Gas Diesel Total
Odisha
State 420.00 0.00 0.00 420.00 0.00 2061.92 6.30 2488.22
Private 2939.00 0.00 0.00 2939.00 0.00 0.00 216.48 3155.48
Central 1633.90 0.00 0.00 1633.90 0.00 89.00 10.00 1732.90
Total 4992.90 0.00 0.00 4992.90 0.00 2150.92 232.78 7376.60
Source: CEA
Chapter – 12
Power Evacuation Arrangement
Chapter 14: Power Evacuation Arrangement 2
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
14.3 Power Evacuation Arrangement
Following power evacuation schemes are proposed at this stage for Balimela Pumped
Storage Project.
a) 220 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Balimela Hydro power station to
Upper Sileru 220/132 kV Substation.
b) Converting existing 220 kV Single Circuit Transmission Line from Balimela
Hydro Power Station to Jeynagar 220/132 kV Substation to double circuit 220 kV
Transmission line or another existing 220 kV Single Circuit Transmission Line from
Balimela Hydro Power Station to Upper Sileru (Andhra Pradesh) 220 kV Substation to
double circuit 220 kV Transmission line.
The power evacuation scheme will be finalized at the Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Stage.
Table 14.2
Power Evacuation Scheme
Sl.
No. Transmission Line Route Length
1. Balimela HPS/Balimela PSP to Jeynagar at 220 kV 105 km
(Approx.)
2. Balimela HPS/Balimela PSP to Upper Sileru (Andhra
Pradesh) at 220 kV
45 Km
(Approx.)
However, a comprehensive load flow study is necessary during DPR stage under peak
demand load scenario and pumping power requirement during lean hours
encompassing the three substations and Balimela Hydro Project and Balimela
Pumped storage scheme (Proposed) and thereby setting up Substation &
Transmission system effectively.
Chapter 14: Power Evacuation Arrangement 3
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
Source: National Load Despatch Centre (2013)
Fig.14.1 - Power Map of Odisha
Chapter 14: Power Evacuation Arrangement 4
Balimela Pumped Storage Project,
(2 x 250 MW)
Pre-Feasibility Report
Source: CEA
Fig.14.2 - Power Map of Eastern Region
76-C, Institutional Area, Sector – 18, Gurgaon – 120015, Haryana (INDIA)
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