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THE STUDY ON INTRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN RURAL AREAS IN MYANMAR
FINAL REPORT
Volume 4 Main Report Manuals for Sustainable Small Hydros
Part 4-1 OampM Manual-Small Hydros
Part 4-2 Design Manual-Small Hydros
Part 4-3 Design Manual-Village Hydros
Part 4-4 Institutional and Financial Aspects
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THE STUDY ON INTRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN RURAL AREAS IN MYANMAR
Final Report Volume 4 Manuals for Sustainable Small Hydros
Part 4-2 Design Manual - Small Hydros
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Investigation and Planning 1 11 Estimate of Power Demand 1 12 Measurement of Discharge and Head4 12 Measurement of Discharge and Head5 13 Available Power Discharge10 14 Surveys for Topography and Geology12 15 Layout of Power Facilities15 16 Hydropower Planning18
2 Design of Civil Structures 22 21 Head Works 22 22 De-silting Basin 32 23 Power Canal34 24 Head Tank40 25 Regulating Pond 43 26 Penstock47 27 Powerhouse53
3 Design of Generation Equipment 54 31 Turbine54 32 Generator 65 33 Control Unit68 34 Inlet valve 70
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate 4
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge 19
Table 211 Various Types of Weir 24
Table 212 Various Types of Intake 28
Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake 30
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal 35
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals 36
Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head 46
Table 31 Type of Turbines and Applicable Range 55
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 111 National Grid in Myanmar 1
Figure 112 Power Demand Categories 1
Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement 5
Figure 122 Discharge Measurement by Current Meter 5
Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by Current Meter 6
Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional Area and Velocity 6
Figure 125 Velocity and Depth 6
Figure 126 Measurement by Float 6
Figure 127 Discharge Measurement by Weir 7
Figure 128 Water Level Gauge 7
Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve 7
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement 8
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Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head 9
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based an Q amp H 9
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level 9
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using Pressure Gauge 9
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head 9
Figure 131 Use of Water 10
Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge 11
Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping 13
Figure 142 Test Pit 14
Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit 14
Figure 151 Relation between Length and Head 15
Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls 15
Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro 16
Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System 16
Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway 17
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1 18
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2 19
Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines 20
Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines 20
Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve 21
Figure 211 Head Works 22
Figure 212 Location of Intake 22
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 214 Profile of Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate 23
Figure 216 Weir Level 25
Figure 217 Weir Profile 25
Figure 218 Example of Rating Curve 25
Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake 26
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Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan 29
Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures 29
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of Skimmer Wall at Entrance 31
Figure 2113 Trash racks 31
Figure 221 De-silting Basin 32
Figure 222 Side Spillway 32
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate 32
Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway 33
Figure 231 Power Canal 34
Figure 232 Canal and Slope Failure 34
Figure 233 Side Spillway 34
Figure 234 Existing Footpath 35
Figure 235 Structure without Canal 36
Figure236 Stone Masonry Canal 36
Figure 237 Canal Design 37
Figure 238 Side Channel Spillway 37
Figure 239 Water Surface Uniform Flow 37
Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation 38
Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining 39
Figure 2312 Cross Drain under Power Canal 39
Figure 2313 Cross Drain over Power Canal 39
Figure 241 Head Tank 40
Figure 242 Head Tank with Spillway 40
Figure 243 Head Tank 41
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity 43
Figure 252 Inflow Estimation 44
Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing 45
Figure 261 Penstock 47
Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis 49
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Figure 263 Head Loss 50
Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack 50
Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet 51
Figure 266 Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer 51
Figure 271 Powerhouse 53
Figure 31 Structure of Pelton Turbine 55
Figure 32 Water Flow in Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 33 Structure of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 34 Inner Shape of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 35 Installation of Turgo Impulse Turbine and Tailrace 58
Figure 36 Structure of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 37 Water Flow in Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 38 Characteristics of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 39 Runner Diameter and Width 60
Figure 310 Draft Head of Cross flow Turbine 61
Figure 311 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Single Discharge 62
Figure 312 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Double Discharge 62
Figure 313 Structure of Package-type Bulb Turbine 63
Figure 314 Structure of S-shaped Tubular Turbine 64
Figure 315 Reversible Pump Turbine 64
Figure 316 Turbine Selection Diagram 65
Figure 317 Concept Figure of Dummy Load Governor 68
Figure 318 Excitating Circuit with AVR 70
Figure 319 Structure of Butterfly Valve 71
Figure 320 Structure of Through-flow Valve 72
Figure 321 Structure of Sluice Valve 72
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LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Final Report Volume 4 Manuals for Sustainable Small Hydros
Part 4-2 Design Manual - Small Hydros
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Investigation and Planning 1 11 Estimate of Power Demand 1 12 Measurement of Discharge and Head4 12 Measurement of Discharge and Head5 13 Available Power Discharge10 14 Surveys for Topography and Geology12 15 Layout of Power Facilities15 16 Hydropower Planning18
2 Design of Civil Structures 22 21 Head Works 22 22 De-silting Basin 32 23 Power Canal34 24 Head Tank40 25 Regulating Pond 43 26 Penstock47 27 Powerhouse53
3 Design of Generation Equipment 54 31 Turbine54 32 Generator 65 33 Control Unit68 34 Inlet valve 70
ii
LIST OF TABLES
Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate 4
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge 19
Table 211 Various Types of Weir 24
Table 212 Various Types of Intake 28
Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake 30
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal 35
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals 36
Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head 46
Table 31 Type of Turbines and Applicable Range 55
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 111 National Grid in Myanmar 1
Figure 112 Power Demand Categories 1
Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement 5
Figure 122 Discharge Measurement by Current Meter 5
Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by Current Meter 6
Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional Area and Velocity 6
Figure 125 Velocity and Depth 6
Figure 126 Measurement by Float 6
Figure 127 Discharge Measurement by Weir 7
Figure 128 Water Level Gauge 7
Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve 7
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement 8
iii
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head 9
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based an Q amp H 9
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level 9
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using Pressure Gauge 9
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head 9
Figure 131 Use of Water 10
Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge 11
Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping 13
Figure 142 Test Pit 14
Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit 14
Figure 151 Relation between Length and Head 15
Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls 15
Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro 16
Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System 16
Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway 17
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1 18
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2 19
Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines 20
Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines 20
Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve 21
Figure 211 Head Works 22
Figure 212 Location of Intake 22
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 214 Profile of Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate 23
Figure 216 Weir Level 25
Figure 217 Weir Profile 25
Figure 218 Example of Rating Curve 25
Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake 26
iv
Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan 29
Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures 29
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of Skimmer Wall at Entrance 31
Figure 2113 Trash racks 31
Figure 221 De-silting Basin 32
Figure 222 Side Spillway 32
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate 32
Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway 33
Figure 231 Power Canal 34
Figure 232 Canal and Slope Failure 34
Figure 233 Side Spillway 34
Figure 234 Existing Footpath 35
Figure 235 Structure without Canal 36
Figure236 Stone Masonry Canal 36
Figure 237 Canal Design 37
Figure 238 Side Channel Spillway 37
Figure 239 Water Surface Uniform Flow 37
Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation 38
Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining 39
Figure 2312 Cross Drain under Power Canal 39
Figure 2313 Cross Drain over Power Canal 39
Figure 241 Head Tank 40
Figure 242 Head Tank with Spillway 40
Figure 243 Head Tank 41
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity 43
Figure 252 Inflow Estimation 44
Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing 45
Figure 261 Penstock 47
Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis 49
v
Figure 263 Head Loss 50
Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack 50
Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet 51
Figure 266 Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer 51
Figure 271 Powerhouse 53
Figure 31 Structure of Pelton Turbine 55
Figure 32 Water Flow in Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 33 Structure of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 34 Inner Shape of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 35 Installation of Turgo Impulse Turbine and Tailrace 58
Figure 36 Structure of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 37 Water Flow in Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 38 Characteristics of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 39 Runner Diameter and Width 60
Figure 310 Draft Head of Cross flow Turbine 61
Figure 311 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Single Discharge 62
Figure 312 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Double Discharge 62
Figure 313 Structure of Package-type Bulb Turbine 63
Figure 314 Structure of S-shaped Tubular Turbine 64
Figure 315 Reversible Pump Turbine 64
Figure 316 Turbine Selection Diagram 65
Figure 317 Concept Figure of Dummy Load Governor 68
Figure 318 Excitating Circuit with AVR 70
Figure 319 Structure of Butterfly Valve 71
Figure 320 Structure of Through-flow Valve 72
Figure 321 Structure of Sluice Valve 72
vi
LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
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156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
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on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate 4
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge 19
Table 211 Various Types of Weir 24
Table 212 Various Types of Intake 28
Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake 30
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal 35
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals 36
Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head 46
Table 31 Type of Turbines and Applicable Range 55
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 111 National Grid in Myanmar 1
Figure 112 Power Demand Categories 1
Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement 5
Figure 122 Discharge Measurement by Current Meter 5
Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by Current Meter 6
Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional Area and Velocity 6
Figure 125 Velocity and Depth 6
Figure 126 Measurement by Float 6
Figure 127 Discharge Measurement by Weir 7
Figure 128 Water Level Gauge 7
Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve 7
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement 8
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Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head 9
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based an Q amp H 9
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level 9
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using Pressure Gauge 9
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head 9
Figure 131 Use of Water 10
Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge 11
Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping 13
Figure 142 Test Pit 14
Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit 14
Figure 151 Relation between Length and Head 15
Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls 15
Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro 16
Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System 16
Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway 17
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1 18
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2 19
Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines 20
Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines 20
Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve 21
Figure 211 Head Works 22
Figure 212 Location of Intake 22
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 214 Profile of Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate 23
Figure 216 Weir Level 25
Figure 217 Weir Profile 25
Figure 218 Example of Rating Curve 25
Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake 26
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Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan 29
Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures 29
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of Skimmer Wall at Entrance 31
Figure 2113 Trash racks 31
Figure 221 De-silting Basin 32
Figure 222 Side Spillway 32
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate 32
Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway 33
Figure 231 Power Canal 34
Figure 232 Canal and Slope Failure 34
Figure 233 Side Spillway 34
Figure 234 Existing Footpath 35
Figure 235 Structure without Canal 36
Figure236 Stone Masonry Canal 36
Figure 237 Canal Design 37
Figure 238 Side Channel Spillway 37
Figure 239 Water Surface Uniform Flow 37
Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation 38
Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining 39
Figure 2312 Cross Drain under Power Canal 39
Figure 2313 Cross Drain over Power Canal 39
Figure 241 Head Tank 40
Figure 242 Head Tank with Spillway 40
Figure 243 Head Tank 41
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity 43
Figure 252 Inflow Estimation 44
Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing 45
Figure 261 Penstock 47
Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis 49
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Figure 263 Head Loss 50
Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack 50
Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet 51
Figure 266 Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer 51
Figure 271 Powerhouse 53
Figure 31 Structure of Pelton Turbine 55
Figure 32 Water Flow in Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 33 Structure of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 34 Inner Shape of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 35 Installation of Turgo Impulse Turbine and Tailrace 58
Figure 36 Structure of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 37 Water Flow in Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 38 Characteristics of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 39 Runner Diameter and Width 60
Figure 310 Draft Head of Cross flow Turbine 61
Figure 311 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Single Discharge 62
Figure 312 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Double Discharge 62
Figure 313 Structure of Package-type Bulb Turbine 63
Figure 314 Structure of S-shaped Tubular Turbine 64
Figure 315 Reversible Pump Turbine 64
Figure 316 Turbine Selection Diagram 65
Figure 317 Concept Figure of Dummy Load Governor 68
Figure 318 Excitating Circuit with AVR 70
Figure 319 Structure of Butterfly Valve 71
Figure 320 Structure of Through-flow Valve 72
Figure 321 Structure of Sluice Valve 72
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LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
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Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
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CalResu
6
5
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3
10
9
8
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13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
iii
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head 9
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based an Q amp H 9
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level 9
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using Pressure Gauge 9
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head 9
Figure 131 Use of Water 10
Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge 11
Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping 13
Figure 142 Test Pit 14
Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit 14
Figure 151 Relation between Length and Head 15
Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls 15
Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro 16
Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System 16
Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway 17
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1 18
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2 19
Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines 20
Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines 20
Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve 21
Figure 211 Head Works 22
Figure 212 Location of Intake 22
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 214 Profile of Tyrolean Intake 23
Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate 23
Figure 216 Weir Level 25
Figure 217 Weir Profile 25
Figure 218 Example of Rating Curve 25
Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake 26
iv
Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan 29
Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures 29
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of Skimmer Wall at Entrance 31
Figure 2113 Trash racks 31
Figure 221 De-silting Basin 32
Figure 222 Side Spillway 32
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate 32
Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway 33
Figure 231 Power Canal 34
Figure 232 Canal and Slope Failure 34
Figure 233 Side Spillway 34
Figure 234 Existing Footpath 35
Figure 235 Structure without Canal 36
Figure236 Stone Masonry Canal 36
Figure 237 Canal Design 37
Figure 238 Side Channel Spillway 37
Figure 239 Water Surface Uniform Flow 37
Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation 38
Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining 39
Figure 2312 Cross Drain under Power Canal 39
Figure 2313 Cross Drain over Power Canal 39
Figure 241 Head Tank 40
Figure 242 Head Tank with Spillway 40
Figure 243 Head Tank 41
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity 43
Figure 252 Inflow Estimation 44
Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing 45
Figure 261 Penstock 47
Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis 49
v
Figure 263 Head Loss 50
Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack 50
Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet 51
Figure 266 Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer 51
Figure 271 Powerhouse 53
Figure 31 Structure of Pelton Turbine 55
Figure 32 Water Flow in Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 33 Structure of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 34 Inner Shape of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 35 Installation of Turgo Impulse Turbine and Tailrace 58
Figure 36 Structure of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 37 Water Flow in Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 38 Characteristics of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 39 Runner Diameter and Width 60
Figure 310 Draft Head of Cross flow Turbine 61
Figure 311 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Single Discharge 62
Figure 312 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Double Discharge 62
Figure 313 Structure of Package-type Bulb Turbine 63
Figure 314 Structure of S-shaped Tubular Turbine 64
Figure 315 Reversible Pump Turbine 64
Figure 316 Turbine Selection Diagram 65
Figure 317 Concept Figure of Dummy Load Governor 68
Figure 318 Excitating Circuit with AVR 70
Figure 319 Structure of Butterfly Valve 71
Figure 320 Structure of Through-flow Valve 72
Figure 321 Structure of Sluice Valve 72
vi
LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
iv
Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan 29
Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures 29
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of Skimmer Wall at Entrance 31
Figure 2113 Trash racks 31
Figure 221 De-silting Basin 32
Figure 222 Side Spillway 32
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate 32
Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway 33
Figure 231 Power Canal 34
Figure 232 Canal and Slope Failure 34
Figure 233 Side Spillway 34
Figure 234 Existing Footpath 35
Figure 235 Structure without Canal 36
Figure236 Stone Masonry Canal 36
Figure 237 Canal Design 37
Figure 238 Side Channel Spillway 37
Figure 239 Water Surface Uniform Flow 37
Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation 38
Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining 39
Figure 2312 Cross Drain under Power Canal 39
Figure 2313 Cross Drain over Power Canal 39
Figure 241 Head Tank 40
Figure 242 Head Tank with Spillway 40
Figure 243 Head Tank 41
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity 43
Figure 252 Inflow Estimation 44
Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing 45
Figure 261 Penstock 47
Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis 49
v
Figure 263 Head Loss 50
Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack 50
Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet 51
Figure 266 Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer 51
Figure 271 Powerhouse 53
Figure 31 Structure of Pelton Turbine 55
Figure 32 Water Flow in Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 33 Structure of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 34 Inner Shape of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 35 Installation of Turgo Impulse Turbine and Tailrace 58
Figure 36 Structure of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 37 Water Flow in Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 38 Characteristics of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 39 Runner Diameter and Width 60
Figure 310 Draft Head of Cross flow Turbine 61
Figure 311 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Single Discharge 62
Figure 312 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Double Discharge 62
Figure 313 Structure of Package-type Bulb Turbine 63
Figure 314 Structure of S-shaped Tubular Turbine 64
Figure 315 Reversible Pump Turbine 64
Figure 316 Turbine Selection Diagram 65
Figure 317 Concept Figure of Dummy Load Governor 68
Figure 318 Excitating Circuit with AVR 70
Figure 319 Structure of Butterfly Valve 71
Figure 320 Structure of Through-flow Valve 72
Figure 321 Structure of Sluice Valve 72
vi
LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
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on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
v
Figure 263 Head Loss 50
Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack 50
Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet 51
Figure 266 Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer 51
Figure 271 Powerhouse 53
Figure 31 Structure of Pelton Turbine 55
Figure 32 Water Flow in Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 33 Structure of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 34 Inner Shape of Turgo Impulse Turbine 57
Figure 35 Installation of Turgo Impulse Turbine and Tailrace 58
Figure 36 Structure of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 37 Water Flow in Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 38 Characteristics of Cross Flow Turbine 59
Figure 39 Runner Diameter and Width 60
Figure 310 Draft Head of Cross flow Turbine 61
Figure 311 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Single Discharge 62
Figure 312 Spiral-type Francis Turbine with Horizontal Shaft Single Runner and Double Discharge 62
Figure 313 Structure of Package-type Bulb Turbine 63
Figure 314 Structure of S-shaped Tubular Turbine 64
Figure 315 Reversible Pump Turbine 64
Figure 316 Turbine Selection Diagram 65
Figure 317 Concept Figure of Dummy Load Governor 68
Figure 318 Excitating Circuit with AVR 70
Figure 319 Structure of Butterfly Valve 71
Figure 320 Structure of Through-flow Valve 72
Figure 321 Structure of Sluice Valve 72
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LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
vi
LIST OF APENDICES (Presented in Part 6-2 of Volume 6)
Appendix 1 Nomograms
Appendix 2 Computer Programs
Appendix 3 Sample of Design Criteria
Appendix 4 Project Drawings
Appendix 5 Sample Specifications (included in Database)
Appendix 6 Sample of Cost Estimate for Nam Lan Hydropower Project
Appendix 7 Principal Dimensions of Turbines
Appendix 8 Principal Dimensions of Generators
Appendix 9 Unit Conversion Table of Weights and Measures
Appendix 10 Technical Terms
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
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DISCHARGE
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9
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WeathWind Wind
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No
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Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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1 Investigation and Planning
11 Estimate of Power Demand
(1) Need for Power Demand Survey
There are many villages scattered around the rural areas of Myanmar where by far the largest percentage of the population lives that do not have electricity and where the electrification ratio has not reached 8 Any further extension of the distribution lines from the national grid would be difficult even to areas near the grid system because of the shortage of generated power
In order to advance rural electrification under such circumstances the development of isolated power systems would be more practical than extension of the power grid Renewable energy such as small ~ micro-scale hydropower for which the potential is abundant in the mountainous regions would be one of the most effective sources for the areas and the local technological expertise has been developing to some extent recently
It is essential to be able to estimate accurately the power demand for the target area when a small hydropower scheme is launched Because hydropower is a site-specific energy identification of hydro potentials to meet the required demand should be the basis for the planning of rural electrification For the power supply in an isolated grid system the power generated should be kept at a higher level than the load incurred otherwise the following measures are needed
1) Backup power by other power sources such as diesel generators
2) Adjustment of the power demand
(2) Survey for Power Demand
The power demand in the rural areas in Myanmar can be classified into the following categories according to a rural society survey conducted by the JICA Study Team in June 2001
Source MEPE Figure 111
National Grid in Myanmar
DemandCenter
HouseholdPopulation
LocalIndustries
PublicFacilities
Source JICA Study Team Figure 112
Power Demand Categories
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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rigban
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9
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Velocity
Velocit
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Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
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on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Household use light TV radio refrigerator rice cooker etc
Public use streetlight templepagoda clinichospital school etc
Industrial use local industries etc
An investigation of the rural society needs to be carried out at the initial stage of the planning to estimate the power demand of which the main items are summarised as follows
a) Numbers of household and population in each village tract
b) Numbers scales and time zone of electric appliances in home use public use and local industry use
c) Existing power facilities and existing electrification ratio
d) Future development
The general information required for the planning is as follows
Administration of the township that covers the demand centre
Location area and accessibility of the demand centre
Main industries
Willingness to electrification
Income and ability to pay for electricity
Possibility for rehabilitation of the existing power facilities and extension of distribution lines
Land use in the river basin and agricultural cropping patterns
Land acquisition
Sectional map showing the village tracts
The load curves for seasonal and time fluctuations of the power demand should be estimated taking into account the usage patterns of electrical facilitiesappliances ratio of concurrent use etc by reference to the existing records in neighbouring power stations
Seasonal fluctuation Agricultural processing drying processing in monsoon regions
Time fluctuation Lighting in night-time use local industries in daytime use
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Where electric motors are being operated the gross power demand (Pd) for such facilities should be within a suitable range due to the inrush current required at the starting time
Pd lt (Total power output ndash Other demand) x 40
The main electrification demands in home use are for lighting TV radio and refrigerator in that order of priority and the averaged household demand was estimated at 120 W for lighting and 160 W after introducing rice cookers according to the rural survey by JICA Study Team conducted in June 2002
Local cottage industries may consist of the main demand during daytime and can be an important factor for determining the electricity tariff system local development and sustainable management of the VEC An investigation is needed to determine the number of units power consumption operating conditions and diesel consumption required to service the electricity powered machines being operated in existing local cottage industries
(3) Sample of Power Demand Estimate
A sample of the power demand estimate for a village with 2082 household in the Northern Shan State is shown below
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Table 111 Sample of Power Demand Estimate
Customer Number Step Night Daytimeof Unit Con- Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-totalUnit Con-Sim- Unit Con-Acce Estimat- Sub-total
Custo- sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Power sumption ulta- sumption ssibi ed Powermer neou lity Demand neou lity Demand
Watt s Watt kW kW Watt s Watt kW kW1Household 2082 1-1 130 90 120 93 2324 2324 130 15 20 93 387 387
1-2 220 70 160 93 3098 3098 220 20 50 93 968 9682 Public21 Street 16 400 50 200 100 32 400 0 0 100 00 Light22 Temple amp 11 2000 30 600 100 66 2000 40 800 100 88 Pagoda23 Hospital 1 230 70 160 100 02 230 50 120 100 0124 Clinic 1 310 70 220 100 02 310 50 160 100 02251 HSchool 1 6200 0 0 100 00 6200 20 1240 100 12252 MSchool 0 1640 0 0 100 00 1640 20 330 100 00253 PSchool 9 380 0 0 100 00 380 20 80 100 07 Sub-total 102 1103 Business31 Restaurant 3 3185 30 960 100 29 3185 30 960 100 2932 Guest House 2 4905 50 2450 100 49 4905 30 1470 100 29 Sub-total 78 584 Industry 41 Rice Mill 18 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 72042 Oil Mill 6 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 24043 Powder Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0044 Sugarcane 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00 Processing45 Saw Mill 2 10000 0 0 100 00 10000 80 8000 100 16046 Paper Mill 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 0047 Tofu Mfg 3 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 9648 Noodle Mfg 3 7000 0 0 100 00 7000 80 5600 100 16849 Furniture 5 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 200410 Iron Work 5 4000 0 0 100 00 4000 80 3200 100 160411 BCS 2 1500 0 0 100 00 1500 80 1200 100 24412 Weaving 0 5000 0 0 100 00 5000 80 4000 100 00413 Water Pump 25 200 0 0 100 00 200 80 160 100 40 Sub-total 00 18085 Total51 1-1+234 2503 236452 1-2+234 3278 2945
6 Gross Total61 1-1+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 270 Incl 5 transfer loss 25062 1-2+234 Including 5 of transfer loss 350 Incl 5 transfer loss 310
Source JICA Study Team
Population 12229 Household 2082 Existing electrification ratio 136 Willingness to pay for initial fee K 23000 Willingness to pay for monthly fee
K 680month (surveyed in June 2001)
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
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156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 122 Discharge Measurement
by Current Meter
12 Measurement of Discharge and Head
(1) Measurement of Discharge
In the rural areas of Myanmar the existence of either discharge records or water level gauging station information is generally expected at the rivers where a small hydropower station is planned When a small hydropower site is identified the discharge measurement of the river through a year is preferable It is indispensable for the planning to carry out the following
1) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within a proper range that enable establishment of the stage-discharge rating curve at the intake site
2) Establishment of the water level gauge and as many as possible readings especially during the dry season The task of gathering such information may be sublet to the local inhabitants
The river discharges are likely to decrease significantly in the dry season in Myanmar as compared with those in the rainy season It is accordingly essential to investigate discharges especially in the dry season for the planning of a small hydro station with an isolated grid system to supply stable energy throughout a year
The following methods are available to measure the river discharge
3) Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 121 Example of Discharge Measurement
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Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
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d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
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156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
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)
about
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about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
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kan
about
11
00 m
No1
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on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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v0606 d
Current Meter
Source JICA Study Team Figure 123 Velocity Measurement by
Current Meter
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
b
v1 v2 v4 v5v6
d1d2
d3d4
d5d6
d7
d8d9
d10 d11
v3
d11
b b b b b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 124 Measurement of Sectional
Area and Velocity
vs
Float
vm
Source JICA Study Team Figure 126 Measurement by Float
This is the most common method to measure velocities where the stream is not irregular and turbulent A location for the measurement should be selected in a straight stretch of the river Simple measurements as below may be sufficient for streams where a small hydropower scheme is planned
i) 2-point method Vm = 12 x (V02 + V08) for depth gt 1 m
ii) 1-point method Vm = V06 for depth lt 1 m
where Vm mean velocity V06 velocity at 60 depth from surface
The discharge of flow can be derived using the following equation
AVQ sdot=
4) Float Method
This is the easiest method to measure velocities in a stream without any special equipment However the accuracy cannot be expected where the stream is irregular wide and shallow The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
AVcQ sdotsdot=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 125
Velocity and Depth
d
02d
06d
08d
V02
V06
V08
Vs
Where Q discharge (m3s) V mean velocity (ms) A cross sectional area (m2)
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Figure 128 Water Level Gauge
L gt 3h gt 2hgt 2h
h
gt 4hh
gt 2h
Source JICA Study Team Figure 127 Discharge Measurement
by Weir
5) Weir Method
This method requires construction of a weir across the stream to measure discharge directly in the stream The discharge of flow is given by the following formula
51)20(841 hhLQ sdotsdotminussdot=
6) Stage-Discharge Method
This method consists of the following procedures
(i) Discharge measurement more than 10 times within the range required to establish a stage-discharge rating curve
(ii) Water level gauge reading
The relation between water level and discharge can be expressed by a quadratic equation It is noted that the stage-discharge rating curve should be reviewed periodically for calibration especially after the flood season that may result in erosion or sedimentation on the riverbed
A form for discharge measurement is shown below
Where c = 085 for concrete channel 080 for smooth stream 065 for shallow stream
Where Q discharge (m3s) L length of weir (m) h overflow depth (m)
Example of Stage-Discharge Rating Curve
000
025
050
075
100
125
150
0 5 10 15Discharge (m3s)
WL
Gau
ge R
eadi
ng (m
) Q = 515H2 + 419H + 098
Source JICA Study Team Figure 129 Example of Stage-Discharge
Rating Curve
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Velocit
rigban
lefban
1s 2n Av
1
StaEnAv
Gau RecorStaEnAv
CalcCheck
DISCHARGE
MeasureAre(m2 )
Tota(m2 )
1s
Note
Area 2 )
V= Rod Wire Boat Bridge
Outside
Dischar(m3 )
Inside
Averadischar
(ms
Are
Averadepth
Widt(m)
Distance fro
Recorded Observ
DatMeasuremen
Calcualte
Curremete
Typ
Conditi
Water level
Tim
Discharge 3 s)
Coefficie
Measure
CalResu
6
5
4
3
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
WeathWind Wind
Ave velocity
No
2
Depth
Velocity
Velocit
Measuredepth Av2n
Figure 1210 Form of Discharge Measurement
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Head (m)
Discharge (m3s)
Figure 1211 Measurement of Discharge and Head
IntakePower canalHead Tank
Penstock Powerhouse
Tailrace
HeadH (m)
Discharge Q (m3s)
Power (kW) = 98QHηEfficiency
η = 05~07
Figure 1212 Preliminary Planning of Layout Based on Q amp H
(2) Measurement of Head
The detailed planning and design are to be made based on a topographic map with a scale of 1500 or more but in the preliminary planning stage much quicker and less costly methods can be used for measurement of the head
The following tools are available to measure a head for the preliminary planning
X
Y
Hg
Measurement of HeadUsing Pressure Gauge
PresureGauge
Plastic Tubefilled with water
Figure 1214 Measurement of Head Using
Pressure Gauge
X
Y
h
h
X1
X2
Xn
hn
Hg
LevelMeasurement of HeadUsing Carpenters Level
Figure 1213 Measurement of Head Using Carpenterrsquos Level
Distance Meter
Clinometer
Figure 1215 Tools for Measurement of Head
Portable Compass
GPS to measurecoordinates ampaltitude
Source (Figure 1211~1215) JICA Study Team
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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IrrigatedArea
IrrigationCanal
Powerhouse
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 131 Use of Water
13 Available Power Discharge
If paddy fields with single-cropping are developed in a river basin whose water is utilised for power generation the irrigation water supply usually starts in May when the river discharge is at the minimum level in the end of the dry season Therefore the available discharge in May is likely to become the lowest under such circumstances
The first priority for water utilisation is generally given to the irrigation supply in rural areas in Myanmar It is therefore required to investigate not only the river discharge but also the existing water utilisation irrigation system and rainfall patterns to estimate the available power discharge The following items need to be surveyed at the planning stage
Land utilisation in the areas affected by a hydropower station
Irrigation area the cropping patterns and the irrigation supply discharge
Future development plan for irrigation
Basic stance of local inhabitants for the water utilisation
When the water use produces a conflict between irrigation and power generation demands the following needs to be considered
1) The location of the power generation facilities should be carefully selected to minimise the conflict between irrigation water use and power discharge in the area where the river flow is utilised for the irrigation in the river stretch between the intake and the tailrace
2) The river discharge and the irrigation demand in the areas affected by the hydropower plant should be investigated throughout one year to estimate the available power discharge taking into account the existing irrigation practices
3) Irrigation water for paddy fields is approximately 10 m3s for 1000 ha in general Areas cropping patterns irrigation canal systems return flow into the river rainfall and supplemental discharge from the river are major factors to estimate the irrigation demand
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Discharge at Hosang Chaung in 2001 - 2002
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
Q (m3s)
4
Irrigation Requirement
River Discharge
Available discharge forpower generation
4 52001 2002
Source Measurement and Assumption of JICA Study Team Figure 132 Example of Available Power Discharge
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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14 Surveys for Topography and Geology
(1) Topography
An Inch-mile map (163360) is suitable to identify a hydropower scheme site for the initial planning and to determine accessibility from the demand centre
The use of a portable GPS may be a powerful tool to position easily and accurately the specific points in and around the project area at the initial planning stage A sample mapping by GPS is shown figure in the next page
It is essential for the detailed design and construction to map the topography of the anticipated construction areas that will cover the open civil structures such as intake de-silting basin head tank and powerhouse at a 1500 scale or larger based on a topographic survey As for power canals the profile and cross sectional surveys may be enough for the design but further mapping of the areas around the related structures such as cross drains side spillways siphons etc will be required
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Namlan Mini-Hydro Development Plan
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
230 232 234 236 238 240 242
E (97deg xx min)
N (22de
g xx
min
)
about
370
m
about 344 m
Kyutaw Bridge
to Hsipaw
to Nam Lan
Kyutaw Chaung
Nam Pankan Chaung
Hosang ChaungHosang Intake Site
Cart Track
No2 Diversion Channelfrom Nam Pankan to Hosang
No1 Diversion Channelfrom Kyutaw to Nam Pankan
No1 Branch point
No2 Branch point
No3 Branch point
No4 Branch point
Sink Hole
Head Pond
Powerhouse
HosangVillage
Kyutaw Chaung Branch
Irrigation canal fromKyutaw Chaung
No2
Div
ersi
on
about
650
m
Nam
Pan
kan
about
11
00 m
No1
Div
ersi
on
about
750
m
Nam Pankan Bridge
KyutawVillage
Source Field Study of JICA Study Team Figure 141 Sample of GPS Mapping
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Figure 142 Test Pit
(2) Geology
Test pitting is enough to confirm the foundation geology of the key structures for small hydropower schemes A practical pit size is 18 m long x 12 m wide x 50 m deep It can be manually dug with scoops and picks using a rope and bucket to lift up the excavated soil without the use of any further heavy lifting equipment
A pit log should be prepared for every test pit as a report of the test pitting and should contain the pit number its location boundaries and depths description of soil groundwater table and bedrock surface if any and all other relevant information
Source JICA Study Team Figure 143 Sample Log of Test Pit
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Figure 152 MiniMicro Hydro Utilizing Drops or Falls
Tributary
Potential Site-1
Potential Site-2L1
L2H1
H2L H lt 40 General outlineL H lt 20 Advantageous shemeL H lt 15 Excellent scheme where L length of waterway H head
Main stream
Source JICA Study Team Figure 151
Relation between Length and Head
15 Layout of Power Facilities
Selection of Site
Attention should be paid to the following points to identify the potential for a small hydropower scheme with an isolated grid system
1) Discharges are stable even in the dry season
2) Specific discharge (m3sec 100 km2) is big
3) (LH) rate is small
4) Distance from demand centre is short
Basic Layout
The main components of the civil facilities are weir intake de-silting basin power canal head tank pondage penstock powerhouse and tailrace It is rare for dam type power generation or tunnel waterway types to be adopted in a small hydropower facility However existing irrigation dams may be utilised for smallmini hydropower in a re-development plan
The existing irrigation canals with drops may be utilised for minimicro hydropower Penstock pipes can be connected to the intake or the de-silting basin without provision of a power canal In such a case since all or part of the irrigation water is to be used for power generation the discharge fluctuation during irrigation and non-irrigation periods needs to be confirmed
Depending on the nature of the work and the design conditions involved the combination of facilities may be varied As have been experienced in many small hydropower plants constructed the major issues relating to the civil components are i) sedimentation and ii) hydraulic characteristics during floods Therefore suitable combinations and layouts responding to the specific site conditions need to be
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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properly reflected in the design A typical layout and profile of a small hydropower station is shown below together with technical notes
Weir
River Outlet Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 154 General Profile of Open Waterway System
De-silting basin velocity lt 03 ms slope steeper than 130
Power canal slope 1500 ~ 12000
Power Canal
De-silting Basin
Intake
Head Tank Penstock
Powerhouse
Source JICA Study Team Figure 153 General Layout of Small Hydro
De-silting basin to be located next to intake Low velocity to regulate excessive flow amp sand Steep slope enough to wash out sediment to river
Intake to be located in a straight river stretch Side intake with weir or Tyrolean intake Sand flushing gate to be provided beside the weir
Slope protection or box culver
Cross drain at valley
Nearby demand center
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
Powerhouse Tailrace
Source JICA Study Team Figure 155 Typical Profile of Waterway
Penstock to avoid potential land slide area to be located on stable ridge to be located below hydraulic grade line slope protection amp drain along penstock penstock directly from de-silting basin may be possible according to topography
Powerhouse to be built on firm foundation to be located above FWL drainage around
Head Tank to be located on stable ridge capacity against load change spillway amp sand drain
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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16 Hydropower Planning
(1) Design Discharge
For a small hydropower station with an isolated grid system the power generated should be above the load demanded when a backup power system cannot be provided The main points for planning of such a small hydro plant are summarised as follows
1) determination of the minimum power discharge based on the available minimum discharge for power generation ( 90 ~ 95 dependable discharge is a general target)
2) determination of the maximum power discharge depending on the peak load demand and the available discharge during the rainy season
Min Discharge108 9 11 121 2 3 4 5 6 7
Non - Operation Period
Firm Power Output
Out
put (
kW)
Demand Qmin
Potential (Q min ) gt Demand
Spill
out
IrrigationD
ischa
rge
Q (m
3 s)
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 161 Small Hydro Development Pattern-1
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Ratios of (minimum turbine discharge)(maximum turbine discharge) and (minimum efficiency)(maximum efficiency) are given for typical turbines below
The numbers of turbines for a small hydropower plant are preferably 1 unit or 2 units to cover the wide range of discharge fluctuation When turbines without discharge control such as Reverse Type are adopted several units may be installed to respond to available discharges in the rainy and dry seasons The number of units required is closely related to the selection of turbine type as explained later
(2) Effective Head
Effective head can be calculated by deducting the head losses from the gross head between the intake and the tailrace However the effective head for impulse turbines
Table 161 Minimum Turbine Discharge
Type (Qmin Qmax) (η min η max)
Francis with horizontal shaft 30 ~ 40 070
Pelton with horizontal shaft 15 075 2-nozzle
Pelton with horizontal shaft 30 090 1-nozzle
Cross flow 15 075 guidevane divided
Cross flow 40 075 guidevane not divided
Turgo impulse 10 075 2-nozzle
Turgo impulse 20 075 1-nozzle
Reversed Pump 100 Source Estimation by JICA Study Team
Min Discharge1 2 3 4 10 115 6 7 8 9 12
Disc
harg
e Q
(m3 s)
Out
put (
kW)
Qmax
Qmin Non - Operation Period
Spill
out
Max Power Output
Min Power Output
Potential (Q min ) lt Demand
Demand Peak power operationor Demand Control
Max Power Outputfor 24-hour
① 24 hours Supply with Min Power or② Peak Power Operation
Irrigation
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 162 Small Hydro Development Pattern-2
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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(Pelton Turgo Impulse Cross Flow) and that for reaction type turbines (Francis Propeller Tubular) are calculated differently as shown below
Detailed calculation method for head losses are shown in Chapter 26 and Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
v1
v122
v222
v2
Head Tank
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between draft tube WL and TWL
Intake
3
22
21 2h
gv
hhHH ge minusminusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 164 Effective Head for Reaction Turbines
v1
22
v1
h1
h3
Hg
He
h2
FSWL
TWL
Hg gross head (m)He effective head (m)h1 head loss between Intake amp head tankh2 head loss between head tank amp tailraceh3 head between mean pitch level and TWL
Intake
Penstock
Powerhouse
Tailrace
Head Tank
321 hhhHH ge minusminusminus=
Source JICA Study Team Figure 163 Effective Head for Impulse Turbines
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 165 Flow Duration Curve
(3) Power Output and Annual Energy
Power output is given by the following formula
HQP sdotsdotsdot= η89
where
P Power output (kW)
η combined efficiency for turbine and generator
Q power discharge (m3s)
H effective head (m)
If a run-of-river scheme requires a flow of more than the minimum river discharge a flow duration curve is useful to estimate the approximate annual energy as follows
For maximum discharge Q1
Annual Energy E1 = ξ1 middot P middot 8760
Where E1 Annual energy (kWh) P Max power output (kW)
For maximum discharge Q2
Annual Energy E2 = ξ2 middot P middot 8760
When a bigger discharge (Q1) is selected a larger scale of power facility with a lower plant factor is required while a smaller discharge (Q2) gives a smaller plant facility with a higher plant factor The optimum maximum design discharge to be finally selected should take into account the revenue generated and the cost incurred in principle bearing in mind that the power tariff needs to be properly established
)()()( 1 BGIAarea
BCDFAarearPlantFacto =ξ
)()()( 2 ABGIarea
ABCDFarearPlantFacto =ξ
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Sandbar
Rivertimes Intake (C)
Intake (A)
times Intake (B)
Source JICA Study Team Figure 212
Location of Intake
2 Design of Civil Structures
21 Head Works
Site Selection
This section deals with run-of-river schemes that do not require dam construction but employ a diversion structure or weir across the river
One of the most common problems affecting a smallminimicro hydropower scheme is the damage to the intake caused by floods and another is sedimentation deposited upstream of the intake or flowing into the waterway The following points are to be considered in locating the intake structures
1) Intake (A) The best location for an intake is to locate it along a relatively straight stretch of the stream
2) Intake (B) Susceptible to severe damage from floods debris and erosion
3) Intake (C) Sediments tend to accumulate in front of the intake and can enter andor block the intake
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake GateTrashracks
Sand Drain Gate
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 211 Head Works
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 214 Profile of
Tyrolean Intake
Figure 213 Tyrolean Intake
Countermeasures against Sedimentation
The Tyrolean intake is applicable to minimicro hydropower stations located on steep rivers containing boulders and pebbles The characteristics of Tyrolean type intake are as follows
1) Intake facilities can be minimised
2) Relatively large amounts of sediment will enter the intake especially during a flood so a sand drain facility with enough hydraulic gradient and capacity to drain out the sediment is indispensable Periodical sand draining operations are required
3) Cleaning work for driftwood or leaves trapped on the screen is necessary
4) An intake discharge of 01 ~ 03 m3sm2 a screen slope gentler than 30deg and a screen bar interval of 20 ~ 30 mm is generally practised
A sand flush gate should be located to one side of the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir The intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weir and to minimise sand volume entering the intake The sill level of a sand flush gate is generally set at 05 ~ 10 m higher than the original riverbed level and 10 ~ 15 m lower than the intake floor level
The skimmer wall at the entrance of the inlet may be effective to prevent driftwood or an excessive flood flow from entering the intake
If slope failures or sediment yield are confirmed in the upstream basin
Weir
Intake
De-silting
Sand Flush GateFlow
Intake
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
IntGa
EL2
EL3
TrashracksSkimmar Wall
10 ~15 m
Sand Flush Gate
Source JICA Study Team Figure 215 Sand Flush Gate
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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protection work such as a gabion wall may be effective to control the sediment outflow
Flow velocity at the intake should be limited to 05 ~ 10 ms to avoid sediment flowing into the waterway
Weir
Types of weir are summarised as follows Table 211 Various Types of Weir
Type of Weir Specific Features Typical Figure
Concrete gravity
Applicable on rock foundations
Most commonly used Durable and impervious Relatively high cost
Floating concrete weir
Applicable on gravel foundations
Need an enough seepage path Durable Relatively high cost
Gabion covered with concrete
Applicable on gravel foundation
Surface protection by concrete Relatively low cost
Gabion
Applicable on gravel foundation
Flexible Low cost and easy
maintenance
Stone masonry
Applicable on gravel foundation
Low cost and easy maintenance
Source JICA Study Team
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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WL - Discharge Curve forSpillway Discharge amp Inflow into
Intake
6912
6914
6916
6918
6920
6922
6924
6926
6928
6930
00 20 40 60 80 100Discharge (m3s)
WL (m)
Inflow intoIntake
Flow overSpillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 218
Example of Rating Curve
It should be noted that type of weir to be applied should be determined according to the power scale importance flood discharge foundation condition and maintenance requirements The use of high quality materials and construction techniques will result in less maintenance and repair work over the life of the scheme
The weir crest level of is normally designed equal to the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) under the maximum design discharge
The hydraulic design of weir and intake should be made appropriately to take the proper discharge into the waterway Since the flow taken from a river is not regulated in a run-of-river scheme any excessive water above the maximum design discharge should be released safely from spillways When a weir crest is set equal to the FSWL at the maximum design discharge the inflow into the intake can be divided into the following cases
1) (River flow) lt (Maximum design discharge)
Whole flow enters the intake The water level varies between FSWL (EL1)
and the intake floor level (EL2) The maximum design discharge flows into
the intake at FSWL The minimum flow to the downstream
basin shall be released from the river outlet at any conditions if need be
2) (River flow) gt (Maximum design discharge)
A water level is above FSWL (EL1) when a part discharge is spilt over the weir and the remainder that exceeds the maximum design discharge enters the waterway
Any excessive discharge taken from the intake should be released from a side spillway which needs to be provided at a suitable location of the waterway
B
H FSWL
FWL
Sand Flush Gate EL3
Spillway
Weir
EL 2
EL 1
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 216 Weir Level
EL 3
Intake EL 4
H Spillway EL1
FWL
Weir Profile
Intake
Source JICA Study Team Figure 217 Weir Profile
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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The intake gate should be closed during a flood to avoid excessive sediment inflow into the waterway
If a river water level is known from readings of a water level gauge provided at the forebay a discharge entering the waterway can be estimated by the following sequences Then a rating curve (WL-Q) at the forebay can be prepared
Overflow discharge from spillway and outflow discharge through sand flush gate can be calculated by the following formulas
Discharge from a weir spillway where Qspill discharge from spillway (m3s)
B width of spillway (m) H = WL - Crest Level (m)
Discharge from a sand flush gate
1) For orifice flow Q discharge through the gate (m3s)
A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
51841 HBQspill sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
WLforebay is known
WL gt FSWL
Overflow Discharge from WeirQweir = C B (WL - FSWL)15
Sequence to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
Whole flow enters the Intake
Yes No
Assume Discharge Qintake
Non-uniform flow analysisfrom Head Tank to Intake
WL gt Spillway CrestYes
No
Calculation for OverflowDischarge from Side Spillway
No Overflow fromSide Spillway
WLintake = WLforebay
Assumption Qintake is correct
Yes
No
Source JICA Study Team Figure 219 Flowchart to Estimate Inflow Discharge into Intake
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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2) For pipe flow
fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43)
In order to carry out the peak power generation in the dry season without providing a regulating pond a river channel storage may be effective if gates are provided on the weir The gates should be open in the rainy season and be closed in the dry season if floods are not anticipated
Intake
Types of intake are summaried as follows
ffHg
AQe ++sdotsdot
sdot=1
2
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Table 212 Various Types of Intake Type of Intake
Specific Features Typical Figure
Side Intake with Weir
Most commonly used for run-of-river type power schemes
Sand flush gate is located aside the weir to release sediments deposited upstream of the weir
Intake is located at a side of the river just upstream of the weirsand flush gate
Intake gate is provided at upstream section of de-silting basin to close during sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway
Tyrolean Type Intake
Suitable for steep rivers containing boulders
Weir is not necessary Necessary to remove drift
woods or leaves on the screen Necessary to remove fine sands
entered the intake
Intake to Utilise Pondage
Applied to naturalartificial ponds to utilise the water for power generation
Source JICA Study Team
The site selected for the headworks should be stable and suitable for reliable foundations All excess water and debris taken from the river needs to be minimised in the design of headworks and those entering during a flood flow need to return to the river before entering the canal or penstock
Weir
Sand Flush Gate Intake
Weir
Intake
De-silting Basin
Sand Flush Gate
Side Spil lway
Waterway
Flow
Intake Gate
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Hydraulic requirements generally applied to side intake with concrete weir are summarised as follows
Flood Water Level
Weir Crest EL5
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Intake
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
Power CanalSand Drain Gate
IntakeGate
Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
EL2
EL31 n1
EL6
EL7 1 n2
TrashracksSkimmer Wall
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2111 Schematic Profile of Intake Structures
Sample of Intake Plan
W eir
Sand FlushGate
De -si l ting Basin
Side Spi l lway
Power C anal
Sand Drain Gate
Intake Gate
Intake
Flow
Source JICA Study Team arranged from DHP drawing Figure 2110 Sample of Intake Plan
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Table 213 Hydraulic Requirements Applied to Side Intake
Item General Application Symbol
Crest Level of Intake Weir = Full Supply Water Level EL 1 Sill Level of Sand Flush Gate
= Original River Bed + (05m ~ 10m) EL 2
Floor Level of Intake = EL2 + (10m ~ 15m) EL 3 Velocity at Intake 05 ~ 10 msec approximately Top of Intake Deck = Flood Water Level + freeboard ( gt 10m) EL 4 Top of Intake Gate = FSWL Velocity at Intake Gate 10 ~15 msec approximately Crest of Side Spillway = FSWL - (0 ~ 10 cm) EL 5 Slope of De-silting Basin 110 ~ 130 Velocity in De-silting Basin lt 03 msec Length of De-silting Basin (2 ~ 3) x depth x velocity sedimentation rate
= (2 ~ 3) x depth x 03 01 = (6 ~ 9) x depth
EL of Sand Drain (Sand drain outlet level) gt (Water level of the river)
EL 5
Floor Level of Power Canal = EL 3 EL 7 Slope of Power Canal 11000 ~ 12000 Velocity in Power Canal lt 2 ms maximum for lined canal
Source JICA Study Team
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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FSWL
FWL
Skimmer Wall
v = 05 ~ 10 ms
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 2112 Front Elevation of
Skimmer Wall at Entrance
Flowθ
b bt
Thickness t = 5 ~ 9 mmWidth w = 50 ~ 120 mmInterval b = 100 ~ 150 mmInclination θ = 60 ~ 70ordm
w
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2113 Trashracks
A skimmer wall at the entrance of the intake will be effective not only to avoid driftwood entering or debris floating into the intake but also to restrict an excessive inflow by making an orifice flow when the river water level is higher than the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) during a flood
An intake gate is provided at the upstream section of the de-silting basin that can be closed during the sand drain operation or maintenance of the waterway The gate is to be closed during floods to avoid excessive sediment inflow The velocity through the intake gate opening should be limited to about 10 ms
Trashracks are provided at the entrance of the intake to prevent trash leaves and floating debris from entering the waterway The screen bars are generally arranged with 5 ~ 9 mm thick 50 ~ 120 mm bar wide 100 ~ 150 mm intervals and 60 ~ 70ordmangle to the horizontal
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Side SpillwayIntakeGate
1 10 ~ 1 30
Trashracks
h
L s
L
v lt 03msu
Slope 1 10 ~ 1 30
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team Figure 221 De-silting Basin
22 De-silting Basin
The de-silting basin is designed to settle sands bigger than 05 ~ 10 mm diameter of which the settling velocity corresponds to 01 ms Average flow velocity in a de-silting basin is generally 03 ms and the channel slope is 110 ~ 130 The length of de-silting basin is given by the following empirical formula
where L length of de-silting basin (m) hs depth of de-silting basin (m) v average velocity in de-silting basin (ms) = Q (B x hs) = 03 ms u settling velocity for target sand particle (ms) = 01 ms for sand grains of
05 ~ 10 mm
A side spillway should be provided at the de-silting basin to release an excessive inflow during a flood The length required to overflow the excessive discharge and the water surface profile can be computed by the following De-Marchirsquos equations
shuvL sdot= )3~2(
Sand Drain
Sand Drain Gate
Side Spillway
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 222 Side Spillway Source JICA Study Team
Figure 223 Sand Drain Gate
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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It is noted that the outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Source JICA Study Team Figure 224 Overflow Discharge and Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
)()(841
2 01
Hh
HhBg
L φφ minussdot
=
21121 )(tan3)(32whhH
whhH
wHwH
minusminusminus
minusminus
minusminus= minusφ
23)(841 whq minussdotminus=Where q unit overflow discharge (m3sm) h depth of flow (m) B width of channel w height of weir (m) h 0 depth at downstream section (m) h 1 depth at upstream section (m)
H = h + Q 22g (B h )2 (m)
L
Flow h0h1hw
x 0
B
Overflow Discharge amp Water Surface Profile in Side Spillway
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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23 Power Canal
Route Selection
This section deals with open canals only which are most commonly applied to smallminimicro hydropower schemes especially in Myanmar
A route for the power canal needs to be selected after consideration of the topographic features along the canal for the following points
1) Stability against slope above andor below the canal
2) Specific conditions such as streams roads and the existing structures to be crossed
Selection of the canal route and the design of canals should be made in consideration of the fact that the water level in a canal may rise for any of several possible reasons
1) When the canal flow is obstructed by a landslide or closure of a gate at the downstream facilities
2) When excessive water enters the intake during a flood
3) When excessive running water is drained into the canal during heavy rain
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 231 Power Canal
Debris
Sliding of slopeby overflow
Sliding may be induced by overflow from a canal in which debris enters the canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 232
Canal and Slope Failure
Side spillway to overflow excessive inflow
Source JICA Study Team Figure 233 Side Spillway
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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The following facilities for a canal may need to be designed for the above conditions
Table 231 Facilities for a Canal Potential Landslide (a) Box culvert or canal cover (concretewood)
(b) Slope protection by structural reinforcement of the slope excavation in a gentler slope and vegetation such as sodding or planting
Crossing of stream or valley
(a) Aqueduct to by-pass the flows from a flood or debris flow (b) Siphon to path under the stream (c) Drainage facilities to collect the running water in the catchment
basin and to release it safely to protect the canal from being attacked or eroded by the drained flow or debris
Crossing of roads or existing structures
(a) Box culvert or bridge to connect the existing road (b) Steel pipe or concrete conduit embedded under the existing
structures Excessive inflow (a) Side spillway to overflow the excessive flow over the max
design discharge An appropriate protection work against scouring by the overflow is indispensable
(b) Drainage facilities to avoid excessive inflow into the canal Source JICA Study Team
When selecting the canal route the existing structures such as foot pass and irrigation channel can be utilised to minimise the construction cost of the canal as well as ease of access
Depending on the topographic conditions it may be possible to omit the power canal and the penstock may be connected directly to the de-silting basin or the head tank
Existing footpath or irrigation canal may be utilized for power canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 234 Existing Footpath
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Vmin = 03 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying silty water Vmin = 03 ~ 05 ms for sedimentation for flow carrying fine sand Vmin = 07 ms to prevent aquatic plants
Canal Dimensions
Power canals are to be designed in consideration of 1) flow capacity 2) velocity 3) roughness 4) slope 5) sectional shape 6) lining (with or without material) and 5) maintenance
The velocity in a canal should be low enough to prevent erosion of the canal especially if it is unlined and to keep effective head as high as possible
The velocity in a canal should be high enough to prevent sedimentation and to avoid the growth of aquatic plants especially in unlined earth canals
Maximum permissible velocities for unlined canals to avoid erosion are given as follows
Table 232 Velocities for Unlined Canals Material n Vmax
(ms) Permeability
(x 10-6m3sm2) Fine sand 0020 - 0025 03 ndash 04 gt 83 Sandy loam 0020 - 0025 04 ndash 06 28 ndash 83 Clayey loam 0020 - 0025 06 ndash 08 14 ndash 28 Clay 0020 - 0025 08 ndash 20 03 ndash 14
For a lined canal wear of abrasion sets the upper limit on velocity Velocities above 10 ms will not damage a concrete lined canal when the water is clear but velocities above 4 ms containing sand and gravel may scour the lining
The steeper the slope of the canal the smaller the sectional area required however the effective head is decreased The best combination of a canal size and a slope should be examined within a suitable range of flow velocity
The maximum velocity in a lined canal is normally smaller than 20 ms
Omission of canal and utilization of existing structures
Figure 235 Structure without Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure236
Stone Masonry Canal
Stone-masonry canal with screen
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 238
Side Channel Spillway
A canal slope depending on the topographic conditions is generally as follows
1500 ~ 11000 to minimise the canal size in high head plant
11000 ~ 11500 general application 11500 ~ 12000 to minimise a head drawdown
in low head plant
Roughness coefficient ldquonrdquo is an empirical measure of surface roughness of a waterway The following values are usually applied
Steel 0012 ~ 0013 Concrete 0014 plusmn 0001 Stone-masonry 0016 ~ 0020
For unlined canals a trapezoid cross-section is the most common Side slopes of a canal are 10 (V)05 (H) for rock foundation and 10(V)20(H) for sandy loam foundation
For lined canals a rectangular or a trapezoid cross-section is commonly used for stone masonry lining and a rectangular section for concrete lining
A side channel spillway is generally provided at the de-silting basin and the head tank however it may be necessary to be designed in a suitable section of the power canal depending on the design conditions The outflow path needs to be protected against scouring
Water Surface Profile
The canal floor elevation at the downstream end (EL4 in the figure) is commonly fixed to provide a uniform flow depth for the maximum design discharge when the water level in the head tank or the regulating pond is at the Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) In this condition the flow depth in the canal is uniform over the whole stretch if the canal slope is uniform
Power Canal Head Tank
EL 4
FSWL
Uniform depth fordesign discharge
Uniform flow state at the downstream end of the canal at FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 239 Water
Surface Uniform Flow
Properly designed lined canal reduces the canal size and the excavation volume to convey the same discharge
Source JICA Study Team Figure 237 Canal Design
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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A non-uniform flow analysis should be carried out in the full section of the waterway starting from the head tank or the regulating pond up to the intake varying parameters such as discharge roughness coefficient and the initial water level at the head tank The wall height of the canal is to be designed so that the energy line for the maximum inflow into the canal should be lower than the wall crest
Uniform flow depth in a canal can be calculated by Manningrsquos Formula Uniform flow analyses can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-1
Non-uniform flow analysis involves solving the following differential equation
Non-uniform flow analysis can be made by the computer programs attached in Appendix 2-2
Lining Types
The lining type of earth canal has the following characteristics (a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) low cost (c) not applicable to pervious and erosive foundation (c) velocity lt 03 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0014 on an average seepage loss = 10 (clay) ~ 80 (sand) x 10-6 m3sm2
The lining type of stone masonry canal has the following characteristics(a) easy for construction and maintenance (b) velocity lt15 ms (dry stone masonry) and velocity lt20 ms (wet stone masonry) (c) roughness coefficient n = 0032 (dry stone masonry) and roughness coefficient n = 0025 (wet stone masonry)
hA
gAQ
AQ
Rn
xb
bA
gAQi
dxdh
partminus
minuspartpart
partpart+
=αα
α
3
2
234
2
3
2
1
)(
For a rectangular section
For a triangular section
where Q discharge (m3s) n roughness coefficient b width of canal (m) h depth of flow (m) R hydraulic radius (m) I slope of canal
21
32
IRnAQ = AVQ sdot=
hbA sdot=bh
hR21 +
=
)( mhbhA +=212
)(
mhb
mhbhR++
+=
hb
h1
m
b
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2310 Discharge Calculation
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Flow amp Debris
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2312
Cross Drain under Power Canal
Power Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2313
Cross Drain over Power Canal
The lining type of concrete lining canal has the following characteristics (a) durable (b) relatively high cost (c) velocity lt 30 ms (d) roughness coefficient n = 0015 on an average
Cross Drain
If a power canal passes through valleys with catchment areas drain facilities that cross under or over the power canal should be provided to protect the canal structure from attack from running water with containing debris during rainfall Box culverts concrete pipes polyethylene pipes etc are used as under drains and open chutes as over drains Under drains need adequate flow area since they are likely to be clogged with debris soil etc A minimum inner space of 60 cm is preferable for manual cleaning
Slope steeper than 150 Size bigger than φ 60cm Enough flow area not to be clogged Maintenance for clogging
Stone Masonry Canal Concrete Canal
Earth Canal
Source JICA Study Team Figure 2311 Type of Canal Lining
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Source JICA Study Team Figure 242
Head Tank with Spillway
24 Head Tank
Site Selection
A head tank is provided between a power canal and a penstock pipe to adjust a turbine discharge corresponding to the load fluctuation while a surge tank is required when a pressure tunnel or conduit is applied as headrace When a penstock pipe is connected directly to a de-silting basin a de-silting basin may be designed to have functions of a head tank
The location of a head tank is selected generally to be on a ridge with firm foundations depending on the topographical and geological conditions
A spillway and a sand drain gate should be considered and incorporated into the head tank
When a spillway is provided (it may be omitted under some conditions) the route of the spillway should be properly designed so as to not cause sliding or erosion of the slope
Hydraulic Design
The capacity of the head tank is determined according to the responsive characteristics of the governors installed in the power plant
1) Mechanical governors and manual operation
Where V capacity of tank (m3) A surface area of tank (m2) Qmax maxdesign discharge (m3s)
V gt (Qmax) x (120 ~ 180)
Weir
Sand Flush Gate
Spillway
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain
Spillway
Trashracks
Intake
Intake
Trashrack
Sand Drain
De-silting Basin
Side Spillway
FSWL
B
Source JICA Study Team Figure 241 Head Tank
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Where Q spill-out discharge (m3s) Bs length of spillway (m) H overflow depth (m)
2) Electric governor computer governor and dummy load governor
Spillway discharge can be calculated as follows
A discharge capacity of sand drain gate is calculated by the following formulas
1) For orifice flow Where Q discharge through the gate (m3s) A Flow area (m2) H = WL ndash Centre level of orifice (m)
2) For pipe flow fe loss coefficient for entrance (01 ~ 05) fb loss coefficient for bend =0131+01632(DR)35 (θ90)05 D pipe diameter (m) R radius of curvature (m) θ bend angle (ordm) f loss coefficient for friction = 1245n2
LD(43) L length of pipe
Water depth between the Minimum Operational Level (MOL) and the centre level of the penstock inlet is given by the following
Power Canal Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Spillway
Trashracks
φ
Bs h
FSWL
MOL
30 ~ 50 cm
Uniform flowdepth at Q design
Penstock Gate
Air Vent Pipe
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 243 Head Tank
V gt (Qmax) x 20 sec +A x 08
51841 HBsQ sdotsdot=
HgAQ sdotsdotsdotsdot= 260
fffHgAQbe +++
sdotsdotsdot=
12
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Where h depth between MOL and pipe centre (m) φ diameter of penstock pipe (m)
An air vent pipe is required when the inlet gate is provided on the inlet of the penstock The diameter of the air vent pipe is given by the following empirical formula
Where φ diameter of air vent pipe (m) P power output (kW) L length of air vent pipe (m) H head of penstock (m)
The sectional shapes of head tank should be designed to avoid any abrupt changes that can cause the occurrence of a vortex
An average slope of head tank is 115 ~ 150 in order to drain the sediment deposited in the tank through a sand drain gate
Omission of Spillway
The spillway of the head tank can be omitted when the discharge is regulated in the intake and the following conditions are applied
1) Deflectors are attached for Pelton or Turgo Impulse type turbines
2) An outlet valve branched from the penstock pipe is provided to release the discharge during load rejection The valve opening is connected with the closure of the guide vane
3) A dummy load governor which is applied to minimicro hydropower schemes smaller than 300 kW is provided to respond to load rejection
h gt φ (φ lt 10 m) h gt φ2 (φ gt 10 m)
27302
)(00680H
LP=φ
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River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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River Discharge
Irrigation water
Max turbine dischargewith pondage
Max turbine dischargewithout pondage
Required pondcapacity
Q(m3s)
Available powerDischarge
Source JICA Study Team
Figure 251 Pondage Capacity
25 Regulating Pond
A regulating pond is provided for daily peak power generation of which the location is selected at a flat area to accommodate the required pond capacity which needs to be enough to meet a power demand especially during a dry season
The pondage capacity should be determined to allow supply with a supplementary discharge during a target operation period of time when the available discharge is insufficient for the power demand while reserving the available water during the rest of the day
The peak power operation can be made by monitoring the water level gauge to be equipped in the pondage Inflow discharges can be estimated by the following equations
The following is an example of inflow estimate
6003)()( sdotminus=sdot=sdot= outin QQdt
dHHSdt
dHdHdV
dtdV
)(6003)(
HSQQ
dtdH outin sdotminus
=
outin QHSdt
dHQ +sdot=6003
)(
Where H Water level in the pond (m) dHdt Fluctuation of water level in
the pond in one hour (mhour) Qin Inflow into the pond (m3s) Qout Turbine discharge (m3s) S(H) Surface area of the pond at
water level of H (m2) which is expressed as (aH2 + bH + c)
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Nomogram for Inflow Estimation
000
010
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
-10 -08 -06 -04 -02 00 02 04 06
2-unit operation
1-unit operation
dHhour fluctuation of water level in 1 hour
Average water level EL687000
Qin (m3s)
dHhour (mhour)
The opening degree of the guide-vanes are to be kept constant during the time on peak
Sand Flushing through the lsquoSaxophonersquo Suction Head
To utilise a head between the pondage and outlet without using other energy such as electricity or diesel
Sand flushing can be made under power generation therefore it is not necessary to stop power generation during a sand flushing operation
There is a experimental data reported that about 10 of the sand volume density can be flushed However it is noted that such a flushing percentage is subject to the nature of sediment deposit
It is reported that this metod is suitable to flush sediment in a pondage or a de-silting basin where sediment is light and particle size small Consequently simple and small-scale flushing facilities are needed for such a pondage or a de-silting basin
1) Power operation with 2-unit (320 kW Qout=065 m3s)
2) 2) Reading of water level in the pond by pressure gauge
3) 3) When fluctuation of water level during 10 hour is -035m and average water level is 687000m under 2-unit operation Qin = -035 x (687000 - 661000) x (687000 -586000) 3600 + 065 = 0395 m3s
Source JICA Study Team Figure 252 Inflow Estimation
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Example
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m
ffNfHgV
be +sdot++sdot
=1
2
fe = 100 (inlet loss) Nfb = 040 (bend loss) f = fr(LD)=45 (friction loss)
fr = 127gn2D13= 003373 and n = 0012 (roughness coefficient) When H (head) = 15 m V (velocity) = 206 ms
Pipe φ = 15 cm L = 20 m H = 15 m V = 206 ms Q = 0036 m3s (= 219 m3min = 131 m3hr) discharge flushed Sand= 131 m3hr x 101= 131 m3hr (= 315 m3day2) sand volume flushed
Note 1 In reference to the experimental data as a calculation example 2 In application of 24 hours as a calculation example for the daily working
hours of the sand flushing device
Head
Open Slots
Sediments
Source DKLysne New Norwegian Institute of Technology Figure 253 Saxophone Sand Flushing
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Table 251 Sand Flushing Capacity of Saxophone Suction Head
Source JICA Study Team
Dia L H V Q Q Sand Sand (m) (m) (m) (ms) (m3s) (m3hr) (m3hr) (m3day)01 10 15 217 0017 61 61 146 01 10 3 306 0024 86 86 206 01 20 15 17 0013 47 47 113 01 20 3 241 0019 68 68 163 01 30 15 145 0011 40 4 96 01 30 3 205 0016 58 58 139 01 40 15 128 001 36 36 86 01 40 3 182 0014 50 5 120 01 50 15 116 0009 32 32 77 01 50 3 165 0013 47 47 113 01 60 15 107 0008 29 29 70 01 60 3 152 0012 43 43 103
015 10 15 251 0044 158 158 379 015 10 3 356 0063 227 227 545 015 20 15 206 0036 130 13 312 015 20 3 292 0052 187 187 449 015 30 15 179 0032 115 115 276 015 30 3 254 0045 162 162 389 015 40 15 161 0028 101 101 242 015 40 3 227 004 144 144 346 015 50 15 147 0026 94 94 226 015 50 3 208 0037 133 133 319 015 60 15 136 0024 86 86 206 015 60 3 192 0034 122 122 293
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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26 Penstock
Alignment of the penstock should be designed to be located below the minimum hydraulic grade line during the load rejection to avoid negative pressure
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Static Head
Anchor Block
Spillway
Head Tank
Sand Drain Gate
Trashracks
FSWLMOL
Hydraulic Grade Lines
Max Pressure Rise
Min Pressure Drawdown gtPenstock Elevation
50 ~ 100 m max
Max velocity25 ms (inlet) ~50 ms (outlet)
55ordm max
Source JICA Study Team Figure 261 Penstock
Negtive pressure occurs
Hydraulic GradeLine
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Types of Penstock are summarised as follows Table 261 Types and Features of Penstock
Type Features
Open type Most commonly applied to small hydro schemes Anchor blocks are provided at bend portions which should be founded
on firm foundations enough to support the blocks with penstock pipes against sliding over turning and bearing
Interval of each anchor block should be less than 100 m generally Saddle piers are provided at 6 m interval Maximum angle of pipe inclination should be 55deg Drainage and slope protection should be considered for the open
excavated areas Expansion joints just below the head tank and between each anchor Bitumen between pipes and anchorssaddles to avoid corrosion
Buried type Applicable to the following conditions (a) soft foundations not to support the anchor blocks (b) areas susceptible to attack of landslides or running water (c) gentle slopes to keep the stability of backfill materials
Steel pipes should be galvanised and double coated with either bitumen or high zinc content paint
Tunnel type Generally not applied in smallmini hydropower schemes Source JICA Study Team
x
y
α2
α1
L1
l1l2L2φ1
φ2O
O
ψ
O2
O4
Anchor Block
Saddle
w
b
bFille
60deg
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Water hammer analysis
Water hammer can be computed by the Allievirsquos Equations for simple penstock pipes without branches The computer programs and the example are attached in Appendix 2-7 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
Wave Velocity of Water Hammer
Equivalent Sectional Area
Equivalent Wave Velocity
Allievis Equations(1) 1st phase
(2) after 2nd phase
]11[
1
0
tD
EKgw
asdot+
=
sumsum=
)( ii
im AL
LA
sumsum=
)( ii
im aL
La
)1(21 11
1 HH ψρ minussdot=minus
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
microsdotminus+= )1(1 itt i
Ti
imicroψ sdot
minus= 1
aL2
=micro
0
0
HHh
H ii
+=
0
0
2 HgVasdotsdot
=ρ
0)21()442( 21
21
221 =++++minus ρψρρ HH
)(22 11
1 iiiiii HHHH ψψρ minussdot=minus+ minusminusminus
0)2( 22 =+sdotminusminus AHABH ii
11
1 22 minusminusminus minusminus= iii HHA ρψ
2)2( iB ρψ=
rt
Penstock Powerhouse
TWL
Head Tank
FSWL Max Pressure RiseStatic Head
Water Hammer at Turbine
020
040
060
080
100
120
140
160
180
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14Time (sec)
HH0
Source JICA Study Team Figure 262 Water Hammer Analysis
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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Head loss
An effective head to be used for the estimate of power output can be obtained from a head difference between Full Supply Water Level (FSWL) at the head tank and Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse after deducting head losses The head losses between the head tank and the powerhouse are expressed as follows
(1) Velocity Head in Head Tank
(2) Head Loss at Trashracks
V1
θ
b bt
gvfh r 2
21
2 sdot=
gv
h in
2
2
1 = Vin velocity in head tank
34
))((sin342btfr θ=
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mmb space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~
h2 head loss of trashracks (m) fr head loss coefficient V1 velocity before trashracks (ms) θ inclination of trashracks (ordm) θ = 60 ~ 70ordm t width of bar (mm) t = 5 ~ 9 mm b space between bars (mm) b = 100 ~ 150 mm
Penstock
TWL
Anchor Block
Head TankTrashracks
Powerhouse
FSWL vin22g
vin
vout
vout22g
FSWL
Source JICA Study Team Figure 263 Head Loss
Source JICA Study Team Figure 264 Head Loss of Trashrack
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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(3) Head Loss at Penstock Inlet
(4) Head Loss due to Friction in Pipe
(5) Head Loss due to Bend
(6) Head Loss due to Pipe Reducer
(7) Head Loss due to Branch
gvfh e 2
22
3 sdot=
fe = 025 fe = 02fe = 05
v2 v2 v2
h3 head loss at entrance (m) fe head loss coefficient of entrance v2 velocity after entrance (ms)
gvL
Dnh
25124 2
34
2
4 =
h4 head loss due to friction (m) n roughness coefficient of pipe asymp 0012 D pipe diameter (m) L pipe length (m) v velocity in pipe (ms)
gv
RDh
2)
90()(163201310
25053
5 sdotsdotsdot+=θ
h5 head loss due to bend (m) D pipe diameter (m) R bend radius (m) θ bend angle (ordm) v velocity in pipe (ms)
θR
D
v
gvfh gc 2
22
6 =
h6 head loss due to pipe reducer (m) fgc head loss coefficient of reducer θ reducer angle (ordm) L reducer length (m) v1 velocity before reducer (ms) v2 velocity after reducer (ms)
v1v2
A1 A2θ
L
Source JICA Study Team Figure 265 Head Loss of Penstock Inlet
θ ordm
fgc
Source Hatsuen Suiryoku Ensyuu Figure 266
Head Loss Coefficient for Reducer
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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(8) Head Loss due to Inlet Valve
(9) Enlargement at Outlet
A sample calculation sheet for head losses is attached in Appendix 2-3 of Part 6-2 in Volume 6
gvfh v 2
2
8 sdot=
gvfh b 2
21
7 sdot=h7 head loss due to branch (m) fb head loss coefficient of branch v1 velocity before branch (ms) (a) fb = 075 (b) fb = 050
h8 head loss due to inlet valve (m) fv head loss coefficient of valve v velocity at inlet valve (ms) Sluice valve (full open) fv = 0 Butterfly valve fv = td t Thickness of valve circle end d Diameter of valve circle
gv
AAh
2)(1
212
2
19 sdotminus= v1 v2 A2A1
h9 head loss due to enlargement (m) A1 flow area before enlargement (m2) A2 flow area after enlargement (m2) v1 velocity before enlargement (ms)
(a) (b)
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood
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TWL FWLFreeboard
DrainageSystem
Access RoadSlopeprotection
Firm Foundation
Source JICA Study Team Figure 271 Powerhouse
27 Powerhouse
Site Selection
The location of the powerhouse should be selected taking into account the following conditions
(1) Access
Easy access is required for the operation and maintenance after completion
(2) Foundation
Rock foundations are preferable but a well consolidated foundation to support the equipment load of 5 tonm2 will be acceptable
(3) Safety against flooding and land sliding
The floor elevation of the powerhouse should be higher than the flood water level of the river downstream and the slopes surrounding the powerhouse should be stabilised if required
(4) Drainage
The drainage facilities around the powerhouse should be properly designed to protect the powerhouse from attack from of water rush flow from the slopes and inundation during heavy rain
Tail Water Level (TWL) at the powerhouse should be determined so that it will not be affected by the backwater from the river during a flood