Divisions

The following divisions are proposed for the Centre.

Small Hydro Power

Undertake pre-feasibility studies and investigations of potential sites
Carry out engineering analysis and design of projects
Develop technical specifications for equipment and supplies
Carry out technical, economic and financial appraisal of SHP
Monitor project development and construction
Engage in testing, auditing and certification of SHP.
Develop software programs for small scale hydro projects and for other hydrological applications

Develop planning model to study multiple uses for hydropower dams.
Develop analytical models for operation
Monitor, collate and update operation data at all HP stations.
Develop criteria for evaluating operational efficiency of HP stations.
Investigate the use of pump storage in existing and future HP stations.
Design and incorporate remote sensing and GIS applications in planning and operations of HP systems
Perform financial and economic analysis of HP projects

Monitor and measure climatic data at HP stations
Study evaporation losses in reservoirs and possible impact on storage and energy generation
Carry out hydrologic simulation of rivers and reservoirs using physical and computer models
Obtain and manage data on water quality and sediments flow and evaluate risk of reservoir storage loss and effect on operations.
Develop a data bank for acquisition, treatment, storage and retrieval of all hydrologic variables including water levels, releases and outflows.
Study the hydraulics of river flow and its implications on energy generation and the flood plains
Analyse inflow, release, head and other related operational data
Develop forecast models for inflows
Develop optimisation and simulation models for reservoir regulation and generate operation rule curves

Design and testing of high head and low flow turbines
Design and testing of low head and high flow turbines
Testing of penstocks, nozzles and fittings using various materials
Fabrication and testing of model turbines (Kaplan, Francis, Pelton)
Design and fabrication of mechanical components (valves, sleeves, shafts, etc)
Design and fabrication of electrical components ( switch gear, induction coil, connectors, etc)
Hydro turbine flow testing and simulation

Monitor water levels and provide information on flood discharge
Develop and test flood warning systems to reduce risk to downstream areas
Obtain and update data on flood plains in terms of land use, population, crops, cultural sites, household property, schools, social services, etc
Study structural and non structural flood protection strategies
Identify, plan and develop strategies for implementing resettlement programmes
Assess HP impact on wildlife, fishing, vegetation, and general ecosystem