MANMOHAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, BUDIGANGA-04 MORANG

STUDY REPORT ON DUDHKOSHI HYDROPOWER PROJECT

SUBMITTED TO:

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

SUBJECT: HYDROPOWER ENGINEERING

DATE: 208/04/04

SUBMITTED BY:

ANISHA RUCHAL

AARATI RAYAMAJHI

RAHUL MANDAL

ANSHU ROUNIYAR

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are very thankful to Er. Om Narayan Chaudhary, Head of the Department

of Civil Engineering, Manmohan Technical University, for providing a platform
for this initiative.
we would like to thank our Lecturer Er. Suraj Sharma whose expertise greatly
enhanced our knowledge andunderstanding towards the subject matters, and
who greatly assisted the report and provided us the requiredguidance.
Thank you all for your invaluable contributions and support. This experience
has significantly deepened our understanding of various nature of
hydropower projects and its components in Nepal

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.1 KEY ASPECTS----------------------------------------------------------------------5
►LOCATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------5
►CAPACITY----------------------------------------------------------------------------6
►PROJECT TYPES---------------------------------------------------------------------6
►DEVELOPMENT STATUS-----------------------------------------------------------6
►OBJECTIVES-------------------------------------------------------------------------6
►STAKEHOLDERS--------------------------------------------------------------------6
►ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS-------------------------6
►ECONOMIC IMPACTS--------------------------------------------------------------6
2.0 SAILENTS FEATURES--------------------------------------------------------------7
3.0 CONCLUSION---------------------------------------------------------------------13
4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY-------------------------------------------------------------------14

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The Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project is a major hydropower initiative in Nepal, aiming to

harness the power of the Dudhkoshi River for electricity generation. It encompasses several
projects, including the Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project (DKSHP) with a proposed
capacity of 635 MW, and the Dudhkoshi-9 project, a 166 MW run-of-river project. The
projects are in various stages of development, with some undergoing feasibility studies,
environmental impact assessments, and detailed design work.
The project consists of a simple weir with undersluice, side intake, gravel trap, approach
channel, an desalting basin, headrace tunnel, surge shaft, inclined pressure shaft and
horizontal penstock tunnel, surface powerhouse and a tailrace canal.

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►Location:
The projects are situated on the Dudhkoshi River, which flows through the
Solukhumbu district in Nepal.

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►Capacity:
The Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project is planned for 635 MW,
while the Dudhkoshi-9 project is designed for 166 MW.
►Project Types:
The projects include both storage-type and run-of-river designs.
►Development Status:
Feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, and detailed
designs are underway for various components of the project.
►Objectives:
The projects aim to address the energy deficit in Nepal, particularly
during the dry season, and contribute to the country's economic
development.
►Stakeholders:
The project involves various stakeholders, including the Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA), the Government of Nepal, and international
financial institutions.
►Environmental and Social Considerations:
Environmental impact assessments and social impact studies are
being conducted to ensure responsible development.
►Economic Impact:
The project is expected to generate employment opportunities,
promote tourism (e.g., boat shipping, fisheries), and contribute to the
overall economic growth of the region.

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S.N. Components Description

1 Project Location Solukhumbu District, Province 1

Intake Site Solududhkunda Municipality

Powerhouse Area Thulung Dudhkoshi Gaupalika

Latitude 27°21’53”N to 27°25’15”N

Longitude 86°37’35”E to 86°41’15”E

2 General

Name of River Solu Khola

Type of Scheme Run-of-River

Gross Head 613.20 m

Net Head 598.09 m

Installed Capacity 86,000 kW

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 3 Hydrology

Catchment Area 454 km2

Design Discharge 17.05 m3/s

Design Flood Discharge 475 m3/s (100 Yr. Flood)

4 Intake Structure
Type 3 no.s of Side intake
Size (W x H) 4.00 m (W) x 2.00 m (H)
Crest elevation of Intake EL. 1,258.00 masl

5 Undersluice Structure

Type and number 3 nos with Gate

Size (W x H) 1.50 m (W) x 1.00 m (H)
Crest elevation of Undersluice EL. 1,256.00 masl

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6 Gravel Trap
Type Rectangular, RCC
Size 5.00m (W) x 5.00 m (L)
Bed load size to trap 5 mm

7 Approach Canal
Type and Number Free flow box culvert, total 3 nos
Size 2.6 m x 2.6 m

8 Desanding Basin

Type Surface

No of Bays 3 Nos

Dimension (L x B x H) m 85 m (L) x 9.00 m (W) x 5.00 m (H)

Particle Size to be Settled 0.15 mm (90% trapping efficiency)

Outlet Water Level EL. 1,259.30 m

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 9 Headrace box Culvert

Length 34.50 m

Size 4.5m (W) x 4.5m (H)

Numbers 1 (One)

10 Headrace Tunnel

Section Type Inverted-D

Length 4469.61m

Size 4.0m (W) x 4.25m (H)

Support Shotcrete, Ribs, Rock bolt

11 Surge Tunnel

Size 4.0m x 4.0m of 375.0m length in slope

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 12 Penstock Tunnel
Length upto Bifurcation 1867.17 m
Horizontal section before Drop Shaft 1 220.0 m
Drop Shaft-1 187.0 m
Inclined Section 2 536.0 m
Drop Shaft-2 251.7 m
Inclined Section 3 672.47 m
2.50 m for 1st 1198 m length,
Internal Diameter and length 2.25m for next 268 m length and
2.1m for 396 m length (last portion)
Thickness of steel penstock 12 mm ~ 46 mm with yield strength 350 to 460 MPA

13 Powerhouse

Type Surface

Size 49.6 m x 15.2 m x 32.96 m

14 Turbine

Type 3 no. Vertical Axis Pelton

Speed of Turbine 750 RPM

Rated Output Capacity per Unit 3 x 30.32 MW with 10% COL

Efficiency 91%

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15 Generator

Type Synchronous 3 Phase

Rated Output Capacity per Unit 34.6 MVA

Voltage 11 kV

Efficiency 97%

16 Transformer

Type Out Door, Oil Immersed

Rated Capacity per Unit Three Phase 35 MVA total Nos 3

Frequency 50 Hz

17 Transmission Line

Length 12.0 km

Voltage 132 KV

Interconnection Point NEA sub-station at Lammane, Tingla, Solukhumbu.

18 Power and Energy Generation

Mean annual energy per year 520.20 GWh (Dry- 100.27 GWh, Wet- 419.93 GWh)

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Solukhumbu District, Nepal. The project area is about 130 km (aerial) east of
Kathmandu and is situated within longitude 86°37’35” to 86°41’15” East and
latitude 27°21’53” to 27°25’15” North. The project utilizes a design discharge
of 17.05m³/s from Solu Khola and the elevation difference between the
proposed intake at Solu Khola and powerhouse at Dudhkoshi River for power
generation.

This detailed report has highlighted the technical sophistication, alignment

Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project (SKDKHEP) is an 86 MW Run Of
River (RoR) type of project located at Solududhkunda Municipality & Thulung
Dudh Koshi Gaupalika (Former Tingla, Kangel & Panchan VDCs) of

efficiency, and operational strategy of the project, supported by drawings and

reliable data. ITis expected to significantly contribute to Nepal’s energy
security, promote regional development, and serve as a benchmark for future
high-head hydropower initiatives in the country.

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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
●VIA . google-[Link]
dudhkoshi-hydro-electric-project-86mw/
● via- YOUTUBE

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