A Practical Guide to Construction of Hydropower Facilities

CHAPTER 01 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Objectives, Scope & Outcomes
1.2 Out comes
1.3 Theme & Philosophy
1.4 Concept of Hydro Power Project
1.5 Global Status of Hydro Power
1.6 Definition of Hydro Power
Chapter 02 Planning, Project Cost Estimation and Future of Small Hydro Power (SHP) Large Hydro And Its Various Schemes
2.1 Global Definition & various rated capacity of SHP 
2.2 Type of Facilities & its applicability 
2.3 How small scale Hydro is utilised world wide: 
2.4 Planning Of Small Hydro Power (SHP) 
2.5 Benefits of Small Hydro Power(SHP) 
2.6 Project Cost Estimation and Future of SHP 
2.7 Type of Major Hydro Project 
Chapter 03 Concept of Forces Acting on Gravity Dam & its Stability
3.1 Terminology and Some Definitions Related to Gravity Dam
3.2 Concept of Forces Acting on Gravity Dam
3.3 Requirement of Stability
3.4 Forces acting on dam
3.5 Category of Forces to be resisted by Dam
3.6 Assumptions for Consideration of Stability
3.7 Load Combination 
3.8 Reaction of Foundation
3.9 Resistance against over turning 
3.10 Sliding Resistance
3.11 Factor of Safety
3.12 Discussion on Earthquake Engineering of Dam
Chapter 04 Contract & Administration Management 
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Component of Contract Management
4.2 Function of Contract Management
4.3 Type Of Contract
4.4 Item Rate Contract
4.5 Cost Plus Contract
4.6 Turn Key Contract
4.7 Estimation and Tendering process of Concrete Gravity Dam
4.8 Type of Estimates
4.9 Start-up, Testing, Pre- Commissioning and Commissioning
4.10. Start-up 
4.11 Liquidation of Punch List.
4.12 Performance Test 106
4.13Project Closed out Report 
Chapter 05 Site Mobilisation and Kick-Off
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Infrastructure Development by Project Authority. 
5.3 Role of Construction Manager 
5.4 Planning for Mobilization and Kick-off Meeting 
5.5 Site Mobilisation 
5.6 Initial Site Activities 
5.7 Blasting Operation in Stone Quarry
Chapter 06 River Diversion
6.1 Introduction 
6.2 Diversion Requirement
6.3 Method Of Diversion
6.4 Various River Diversion
Chapter 07 Reinforcement Cutting and Bending Yard
7.1 Purpose 
7.2 Type of Steel used in civil engineering work 
7.3 Planning and setting up Bar Bending Yard 
7.4 Splicing and its types 
7.5 Setting up Bar Bending Yard
Chapter 08 Investigation & Exploration of Dam & Reservoir Site
8.1 Fundamental
8.2 Dam site Investigation 
8.3 Geological Exploration 
8.4 Stages of Geological Explorations
8.5 Permeability Assessment of Foundation
8.6 Definition of Grout and Determination Grout holes
Chapter 09 Construction Methodology of Dam Foundation and Technology of its Foundation Treatment
9.0 Foundation 
9.1 Layout of Foundation
9.2 Identification and Removal of over burden
9.3 Geological Mapping 
9.4 Foundation Treatment 
9.5 Consolidation Grouting in foundation area
9.6 Discussion on procedure of Grouting, Grouting Material& Equipment 
9.7 Curtain Grouting 
9.8 Dental Treatment of Fault zone, Shear Zone 
9.9 Case Study 
9.10 FAQ on Grouting Grout pressure, multistage grouting, permeability test etc 
9.11 Technical Discussion on Karst or Sink Holes 
9.12 Sink Hole/Karst topography is a matter of concern for Hydel Project 
Chapter 10 Concrete and its application in concrete gravity dam
10.1 Group of Concrete 
10.2 Classification of Concrete with type of cement used 
10.3 Classification of concrete as per weight 
10.4 Grades of Concrete 
10.5 Some special concrete 
10.6 Classification of Concrete Mix 
10.7 Parameters that control Character of Concrete
10.8 Mix Design and its requirement 
10.9 Example of Mix Design of Mass Concrete 
10.10 Batching and Placement of Concrete
Chapter 11 Design Requirement For Temperature control in Mass Concrete
11.1 Concept of Mass Concrete 
11.2 Significance of Thermal Stresses in Mass Concrete 
11.3 Concept of Thermal Cracking 
11.4 Parameters initiates in rise of temperature 
11.5 Computation of Temperature of Concrete 
11.6 Methodology of Controlling Temperature in concrete
Chapter 12 Joints in Concrete Structures
12.0 Introduction 
12.1 Type of Joints 
12.2 Construction Joint in Dam construction 
12.3 Construction Joint in Tunnel Construction
12.4 Construction Joint In Bridge 
12.5 Contraction Joints in Concrete Structures 
12.6 Expansion Joint 
12.7 Cold Joint in Concrete 
12.8 Sealant Material 
12.9 Repair of Cracks and Grouting Procedure 
Case Study: Repair of Bauxite Secondary Crusher Foundation. 
Analysis Technique on Water Permeability in Concrete with Cold Joint considering Micro Pore Structure and Mineral Admixture 
Analysis Technique on Water Permeability in Concrete with Cold Joint considering Micro Pore Structure and Mineral Admixture 
Chapter 13 Quality Assurance and Quality Control(QA/QC)
13.0 What is Quality
13.1 Quality Assurance 
13.2 Quality Control 
13.3 Quality Policy
13.4 Quality Manual
13.5 Job Procedure 
13.6 Indicative Inspection and Test Plan
13.7 Records are to be maintained at Site
Chapter 14 Health, Safety & Environment HSE
14.0 Introduction
14.1 Purpose
14.2 Safety Policy
14.3 Safety Oath
14.4 Action Plan 
14.5 Risk and Hazard Assessment 
14.6 Controlling Measures
14.7 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment of Dam work.
Chapter 15 Fabrication and Erection of Steel Structure & Penstock
15.1 Fabrication
15.2 Material
15.3 Plans and Drawings 
15.4 Fabrication Procedure 
15.5 Welding Procedure 
15.6 Shop Fabrication
15.7 Glimpse on Penstock Fabrication
Chapter 16 Environmental Assessment of Hydro Power Project
16.0 Introduction 
16.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA 
16.2 EIA Process 
16.3 Role in EIA Process 
16.4 Effectiveness of EIA 
16.5 Benefit of ETA
16.6 Cost Of ETA 
16.7 Environmental Impact Due to Construction Hydro Power Project 
16.8 Terms of Reference of Hydro Power Project 
16.9 Anticipated Impact, Mitigation Measures and Environmental Management Plan. 
16.10 Application Prior Environmental Clearance
16.11 Case Study 
Chapter 17 Estimation & Cost Analysis of Hydro Power Project
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Process of Capital Cost Estimate of Hydro Project
17.3 Break Down Cost Percentage
17.4 Levelised Cost of Electricity(LCOE)
17.5 Determination of Tariff of Hydro Power Project
Chapter 18 Hydro Electric Power House
18.0 Hydro Electric Power House 
18.1 Classification of Power House 
18.2 Function Of Power House 
18.3 What does a Power House need to accomplish these activities 
18.4 Lay out of Power House and its dimensions 
18.5 Hydraulic Turbine,Heads & its types 
18.6 Selection of Turbine 
18.7 Setting of Turbine 
18.8 Selection Procedure of Turbine 
18.9 Example 
18.10 Generator and Driving System 
18.11 Rating and various characteristics 
18.12 Components of Hydro Generator 
18.13 Control System