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'''Deg outfall hydro power project''' is located on the [[Upper Chenab Canal]] near Rachna industrial area [[Sheikhupura, Pujnab]] in Pakistan. The plant capacity is 4.04 [[Megawatts]] (MW). It's construction is funded by the [[Asian Development Bank]].<ref name="34339-023-smr-04">{{cite web |url=https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/153792/34339-023-smr-04.pdf|title=Social Monitoring Report |date=2014 |website=www.adb.org |format=PDF|access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref> Construction of an approximately {{convert|5.2|m|adj=on}} long and {{cvt|3.7|m}} wide access road also part of this project which will connect the plant location with the [[Lahore-Sheikhupura road]].<ref name="34339-023-smr-04"/> 56.46 acres of land was acquired for this project in 2013.
'''Deg outfall hydro power project''' is located on the [[Upper Chenab Canal]] near Rachna industrial area [[Sheikhupura, Pujnab]] in Pakistan. The plant capacity is 4.04 [[Megawatts]] (MW). Its construction is funded by the [[Asian Development Bank]].<ref name="34339-023-smr-04">{{cite web |url=https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/153792/34339-023-smr-04.pdf|title=Social Monitoring Report |date=2014 |website=www.adb.org |format=PDF|access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref> Construction of an approximately {{convert|5.2|m|adj=on}} long and {{cvt|3.7|m}} wide access road also part of this project which will connect the plant location with the [[Lahore-Sheikhupura road]].<ref name="34339-023-smr-04"/> 56.46 acres of land was acquired for this project in 2013.


==Spillway==
==Spillway==
The project will have seven spillway units of broad crested with radial gates (Glacis Type).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://nepra.org.pk/licensing/Licences/Generation/Punjab-2006/LAG-287%20PPDCL%20Deg-Outfall%20GENERATION%20LIC%2030-06-2015%209869-74.PDF|title=Determination of authority |date=2015 |website=nepra.org.pk |format=PDF|access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref>
The project will have seven spillway units of broad crested with radial gates (Glacis Type).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://nepra.org.pk/licensing/Licences/Generation/Punjab-2006/LAG-287%20PPDCL%20Deg-Outfall%20GENERATION%20LIC%2030-06-2015%209869-74.PDF|title=Determination of authority |date=2015 |website=nepra.org.pk |format=PDF|access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref>


==Salient Features==
==Salient features==
*Rated Discharge = 120 m<sup>3</sup>/s
*Rated Discharge = 120 m<sup>3</sup>/s
*Rated Net Head = 4.0 m
*Rated Net Head = 4.0 m

Revision as of 17:12, 13 July 2020

Deg outfall hydropower project Sheikhupura
File:Deg outfall hydro power.jpg
Official nameDeg outfall hydropower project Sheikhupura
LocationSheikhupura, Pujnab, Pakistan
StatusOperational
Construction began2013
Owner(s)Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Dam and spillways
Type of damrun-of-the-river
ImpoundsUpper Chenab Canal
Deg outfall hydropower project
Coordinates32°14′34″N 74°15′51″E / 32.24278°N 74.26417°E / 32.24278; 74.26417
Operator(s)WAPDA
Installed capacity4.04 MW

Deg outfall hydro power project is located on the Upper Chenab Canal near Rachna industrial area Sheikhupura, Pujnab in Pakistan. The plant capacity is 4.04 Megawatts (MW). Its construction is funded by the Asian Development Bank.[1] Construction of an approximately 5.2-metre (17 ft) long and 3.7 m (12 ft) wide access road also part of this project which will connect the plant location with the Lahore-Sheikhupura road.[1] 56.46 acres of land was acquired for this project in 2013.

Spillway

The project will have seven spillway units of broad crested with radial gates (Glacis Type).[2]

Salient features

  • Rated Discharge = 120 m3/s
  • Rated Net Head = 4.0 m
  • Installed Capacity = 4.04 MW
  • Annual Energy = 27.65 GWh
  • Plant Factor = 78.13%
  • No. of Units = 2 (Horizontal shaft double regulated Kaplan turbines)
  • Levelized Tariff = 9.1852 (Pak Rs. / kWh)
  • Access to Site = On UCC via Lahore-Sheikhupura road.

Source:[3]

Collapse of structure

In 2017, structure of project collapsed; the Punjab government established an inquiry team to investigate the incident.[4]

Nearby landmarks

References

  1. ^ a b "Social Monitoring Report" (PDF). www.adb.org. 2014. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  2. ^ "Determination of authority" (PDF). nepra.org.pk. 2015. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  3. ^ "Projects". Punjab Power Development Company Limited. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  4. ^ Hasnain, Khalid (2017-02-22). "Probe into collapse of new hydropower project". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-06-16.