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    The document outlines two questions regarding hydroelectric power projects, with the first asking about key physical parameters for assessing a site's power potential and how pre-feasibility studies evaluate these, and the second discussing types of electrical/mechanical equipment tests at different stages and why turbine model testing is done in a laboratory. Key parameters include flow rate, head, and losses, which pre-feasibility studies establish through available data and maps, and other essential elements covered include project impacts and justification.

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    The document outlines two questions regarding hydroelectric power projects, with the first asking about key physical parameters for assessing a site's power potential and how pre-feasibility studies evaluate these, and the second discussing types of electrical/mechanical equipment tests at different stages and why turbine model testing is done in a laboratory. Key parameters include flow rate, head, and losses, which pre-feasibility studies establish through available data and maps, and other essential elements covered include project impacts and justification.

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    The document outlines two questions regarding hydroelectric power projects, with the first asking about key physical parameters for assessing a site's power potential and how pre-feasibility studies evaluate these, and the second discussing types of electrical/mechanical equipment tests at different stages and why turbine model testing is done in a laboratory. Key parameters include flow rate, head, and losses, which pre-feasibility studies establish through available data and maps, and other essential elements covered include project impacts and justification.

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    The document outlines two questions regarding hydroelectric power projects, with the first asking about key physical parameters for assessing a site's power potential and how pre-feasibility studies evaluate these, and the second discussing types of electrical/mechanical equipment tests at different stages and why turbine model testing is done in a laboratory. Key parameters include flow rate, head, and losses, which pre-feasibility studies establish through available data and maps, and other essential elements covered include project impacts and justification.

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    Question 1

    a. What are the key physical parameters which determine the electrical power available from a
    potential hydro power plant site? Give reasons as for why you consider each of them as a
    key parameter. [6 Marks]

    b. Discuss how these key physical parameters are established in a pre-feasibility study on
    electrical power potential of a site. [9 Marks]

    c. Discuss the other essential elements of a pre-feasibility study of a hydro power project, with
    special reference to the observations you have made during the site visit to Uma Oya Project,
    its social, environmental and construction aspects of the project implementation. [5 Marks]

    Question 2

    a. What are the types of tests carried out for Electrical and Mechanical equipment of a hydro
    power project in various stages of implementation? Briefly explain the reasons for these
    tests to be carried out that way. [20 Marks]

    b. Discuss the reasons for having a laboratory test environment for the tests on the main turbine.
    [10 Marks]
    Answers and the Marking Scheme

    Question 1

    a. Key physical parameters which determine the electrical power available from a potential
    hydro power plant site:

    Must base the answer on the basic equation 𝑃 = 𝑄𝐻𝜌𝑔 [2 marks]

    The key parameters stated and discussed must be:

    Q: the rate of flow available at the stream [1 mark]


    ( ,- .
    H: =' + + 𝑧1the total head at the location [2 marks]
    )* /*
    if only the static head is mentioned,
    [1 mark]
    𝛼 : Loss factor or flow losses [1 mark]

    b. Discussion on how these key physical parameters are established in a pre-feasibility study on
    electrical power potential of a site:

    By a desk study [1 mark] using:

    (a) available data on stream flow measurements [1 mark] (if not available, by making
    measurements over a reasonable period [1 mark]) and/or meteorological data such as
    rainfall [1 mark]
    (b) Topographical maps of the area [1 mark]
    (c) Geological maps of the area [1 mark], discussion on deviations during the
    implementation [1 mark]
    (d) Information on other uses of water in the upstream areas and effect on downstream
    activities [1 mark] discussion on deviations during the implementation [1 mark]

    c. Discuss the other essential elements of a pre-feasibility study of a hydro power project, with
    special reference to the observations you have made during the site visit to Uma Oya Project.

    Other essential elements of a pre-feasibility study


    Project justification by costs and benefits [1 mark]
    Social and environmental impacts [1 mark]
    Construction period impacts: Noise, sourcing construction materials, disposal of material or
    wastes, additional roads for heavy vehicles or equipment transport [1 mark]

    Discussion: demonstration of competency on the above sections [2 marks]


    Question 2

    a. What are the types of tests carried out for Electrical and Mechanical equipment of a hydro
    power project in various stages of implementation? Briefly explain the reasons for these
    tests to be carried out that way.

    Types of tests for E&M equipment

    Pre-shipment [2 marks]
    Factory tests/ simulations, Type tests, Acceptance tests [1 mark]
    Turbine Model Test [1 mark]

    Pre-commissioning at site [2 marks]


    Verification of operation at site on all ancillary equipment [1 mark]

    Such as: motors, pumps, Generator Brakes, CT, PT, Calibration of all measuring equipment
    and transducers, Governor and AVR Excitation performance characteristics, Auxiliary and
    Stand-by power, Battery Banks, etc.; [1 mark]

    Switchgear: Circuit Breaker Timing, Operational Checks on switchgear; [1 mark]

    Dielectric and/or insulation Tests [1 mark]

    Acceptance Tests at site [2 marks]


    Efficiency test [1 mark]
    Runaway test (optional) [1 mark]
    Cavitation test (Partly calculated) [1 mark]
    Load Rejection Test [1 mark]
    Reliability Run [1 mark]

    Discussion: demonstration of competency on the above topics [2 marks]

    The reasons for these tests to be carried out that way

    Pre-shipment
    Testing of equipment could be best done in controlled environment such as a factory test
    bench, where many unusual operating conditions could be simulated [1 mark] using accurate
    laboratory-grade test instruments [1 mark]

    Pre-commissioning at site
    This is the first time that these individual pieces of equipment getting assembled together. [1
    mark] Their combined performance is tested and verified before energizing the main
    equipment. [1 mark]

    Acceptance Tests at site


    To establish contractual guarantees [2 marks]

    b. Discuss the reasons for having a laboratory test environment for the tests on the main turbine.

    Mention of geometric and dynamic similarity [2 marks]


    In the case of turbine runner, the rated conditions may not be available at site for testing and
    proving its ratings will have to be done by a model test in a laboratory [1 mark]

    Cavitation characteristics over a range of loading could best be demonstrated at such tests [1
    mark]

    Discussion: demonstration of competency on the above sections [2 marks]

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