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    This document provides details about the Begnas-Rupa Pump Hydro Storage project in Nepal. The key points are: 1. The project will utilize the 60m elevation difference between Begnas and Rupa lakes to generate 100MW of electricity for 5 hours per day using reversible pump-turbines. 2. Main project components include headrace and tailrace tunnels, a underground powerhouse, transformers, and a 400kV transmission line. 3. The estimated construction cost is $300 million. Civil works account for $75 million while electro-mechanical equipment and transmission line costs $100 million each. 4. The project is currently 50% complete as of April 2025, with

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    Tribhuvan University

    Institute of Engineering
    Pulchowk Campus
    Department of Civil Engineering
    Lalitpur, Nepal

    Assignment of Project Engineering

    A Project Report
    On
    Begnas-Rupa Pump Hydro Storage

    Submitted by: Submitted to:


    Name: Tek Narayan Bhattarai Khem Nath Dallakoti

    Roll No.: 074BCE 184 Dept. of Civil Engineering

    Section: GH Pulchowk Campus

    Date: 5th Aug 2021


    Table of Contents
    1. Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
    1.1 Project Description......................................................................................................................2
    1.2 Project Components....................................................................................................................2
    2. Salient Features of Project..................................................................................................................3
    3. Work Break Down Structure................................................................................................................4
    4. Project Schedule..................................................................................................................................5
    5. Project Cost Estimate...........................................................................................................................5
    6. Environmental Impact of Project.........................................................................................................5
    7. Limitation of Project.............................................................................................................................5
    1. Introduction
    1.1 Project Description

    Nepal has a huge potential for renewable energy generation, such as hydropower, solar, wind,
    biomass, and so on. Electricity consumption varies with the hour, day, month, season, and year.
    To counteract this fluctuation in demand, a storage system that stores surplus energy during off-
    peak hours and releases it during peak hours should be developed. In this case, independent
    Pumped Storage Projects provide a unique and feasible option for energy storage, grid
    management, frequency control, and renewable energy integration.
    The Rupa-Begnas Pump Storage Project will be the first Pump Hydro Storage project of Nepal.
    Rupa Lake and Begnas Lake are situated in Sundaridanda, in the Kaski, Nepal. The difference in
    gross head between both lakes is approximately 60m, with Begnas Lake being higher in
    elevation. This project has a capacity of 100 MW and is intended to produce 5 hours of
    electricity each day. By reducing the working hours to three, the plant's capacity may be boosted
    by double. The facility will use 4.1 million cubic metres (MCM) of water in a five-hour
    operation, resulting in a 1.5-meter decline of Begnas Lake at a design discharge of 227 m3/s.
    Approximately 60 hectares of farmland upstream of Rupa Lake will be flooded as a result of the
    drawdown. An 8.0 m high earthen dam downstream of Rupa Lake is needed to collect 7.0 MCM
    of water for pisciculture and irrigation purposes. In 5.5 hours, a reversible pump-turbine returns
    4.1 MCM of water. Using surplus energy available from INPS at various times of the day, other
    combinations of lower pump capabilities may be utilised to pump back the water.

    1.2 Project Components


    The Project comprised the construction of following components:
    (i) A water conduit system consisting of a headrace tunnel, upstream surge shaft, high-pressure
    tunnel, reinforced-concrete manifold and penstocks;
    (ii) An underground power cavern containing four 100 MW reversible turbines and motor
    generators and auxiliary facilities;
    (iii) An underground transformer cavern containing four 360 megavolt-ampere (MVA) 18/500
    kilovolt (kV) transformers;
    (iv) Two tailrace tunnels with downstream surge shafts;
    (v) An outdoor switchyard with gas-insulated switchgear;
    (vi) A 400 kV transmission line to Pokhara sub-station

    2. Salient Features of Project


    Installed capacity: 100 MW
    Peak operation duration: 5 hours
    Maximum power discharge: 227m3/sec
    Gross head: 60m
    Upstream reservoir Catchment area: 6 km2
    Full reservoir level (FRL): 710m
    Minimum draw down level: 650
    Dam height from rock foundation: 70 m
    Reservoir area at FRL: 1.04km2
    Total storage capacity: 16.5Mm3
    Downstream reservoir Catchment area: 5km2
    Full reservoir level: 600
    Minimum draw down level:560m
    Dam height from rock foundation: 50m
    Total storage capacity: 4.4 Mm3
    Headrace intake tunnel: 6m diameter
    Penstock: 3m diameter
    Tailrace: 6 m diameter
    Powerhouse Pump/turbine: 100 MW, Francis type
    Reversible pump turbine, 250rpm
    Transmission voltage 400kV
    Construction cost (latest approved cost) Approx. US$300M
    3. Work Break Down Structure
    BEGNAS-RUPA PUMP HYDRO STORAGE
    1. Preliminary Studies
    1.1 Reconnaissance
    1.2 Pre-feasibility
    1.3 Feasibility studies

    2. Project Preparation
    2.1 Preparation of Tender Document
    2.2 Bidding
    2.3 Contract Signing

    3. Detailed Design Works

    4. Construction and Installation


    4.1 Access Road
    4.2 Access Tunnel
    4.3 Shafts and Tunnels
    4.4 Underground Powerhouse
    4.5 Equipment Works
    4.5.1 Manufacture and Transport
    4.5.2 Installation
    4.5.3 Testing and Commissioning

    5. Tailrace Tunnel
    6. Transmission Line
    7. Testing and Commissioning of whole system
    8. Completion and Handover of Project
    4. Project Schedule
    Site work started in August 2021 and the Project has completed 50% till April 2025. Project
    activities from preparation to actual construction and installation were generally on target,
    hindered only by the unexpected delay in access road construction and underground powerhouse
    installation. The appraisal and actual implementation schedules are shown chart.

    5. Project Cost Estimate


    The estimate of the project cost has been prepared as per the "Guidelines for study of
    Hydropower Project, 2018" issued by Department of Electricity Development, Nepal. Quantities
    were calculated using preliminary plans and drawings for various component works. On the basis
    of system design and equipment sizing calculations, the quantities and ratings of different Hydro
    Mechanical and Electro-mechanical equipment have been calculated.
    S.N Description of items Cost in million $
    1 Cost of Civil Works 75
    2 Cost of Power Plant Electro Mechanical Equipment 100
    including Transmission line
    3 Cost of Power Plant Electro Mechanical Equipment 100
    including Transmission line
    4 Miscellaneous cost 25
    Total cost 300

    6. Environmental Impact of Project


    Environmental impact was generally positive, as an extensive environmental protection
    program was developed before project start-up. The program was implemented concurrently
    with project implementation. Soil erosion was kept to a minimum, as all cut slopes were properly
    covered with grass and planted with trees. Over the years, more than 20 thousands tree seedlings
    were planted and more than 30 thousands square meters of turf were added. Aquatic life such as
    carp and catfish was introduced into the two reservoirs to control algae growth.

    7. Limitation of Project
    The water ecology above and downstream will be affected during and after the completion of
    this project. Due to dam building, the region around Begnas Lake may be fully flooded during
    the monsoon season. Furthermore, since this project requires a significant quantity of
    construction materials, excessive extraction of materials will have an impact on river regimes.

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