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Section A- 30 Marks

1. Hydrology and sedimentation 20%
1.1 Methods and estimation of rain fall and run-off; Rainfall runoff correlation
and rating curve; Velocity and discharge measurements; Stage discharge curve
and its use
1.2 General concept and use of flow duration curve and reservoir area capacity
curve
1.3 Definition, types, and usage of Hydrograph; Hydrograph analysis
1.4 Flood Frequency Analysis, Flood routing, recurrence interval, and their role in
planning
1.5 Definition and usage of Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) and Probable
Maximum Precipitation (PMP) in design of hydraulic structures.
1.6 Erosion process and factors affecting erosion; Concepts of suspended and bed
load transport; Sediment data, measurement and their significance in
development of hydropower projects; Concepts of sediment rating curve and
sediment yield; Reservoir Sedimentation.

2. Hydraulics 10%
2.1 Boundary layers, Uniform flow, Steady flow, Laminar and Turbulent flow
2.2 Principles of open channel flow and pipe flow; Reynold's Number, Froude
Number, and their usage
2.3 Concept of head loss, friction loss, local loss, total head, and net head
2.4 Hydraulic J umps and its types, flow profiles
2.5 Bernoullies Equation and its applications

Section B- 20 Marks

3. Hydropower
3.1 General and Project Planning 10%
3.1.1 General:
3.1.1.1 Historical development in national and international context
3.1.1.2 Concepts of different types of power ( Thermal, Hydro, Wind, Solar,
and others); Current Situation of hydropower development in the
country
3.1.1.3 Future prospect of hydropower development in Nepal considering both
national and regional context
3.1.1.4 Importance of micro-hydropower, mini-hydropower and rural
electrification.
4. Policy, Acts, and Regulation 10%
4.1 Over View of:
4.1.1 Hydropower Development Policy, 2058
4.1.2 Water Resources Act, 2049 and Water Resources Regulations, 2050
4.1.3 Electricity Act, 2049 and Electricity Regulation, 2050
4.1.4 Environmental Protection Act, 2053, Environmental Protection Regulation,
2054.
Section C- 30 Marks
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3.1.2 Project Planning:
3.1.2.1 Concepts and different phases of studies-Reconnaissance, Pre-
feasibility, Feasibility, Detail Design
3.1.2.2 General concepts/principles of Environmental Studies i.e. Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA), in the Development of hydropower and
transmission line projects
3.1.2.3 General concept of multipurpose water resources development;
Concept of River basin development and Integrated Water Resource
Management
3.1.2.4 Hydrological and Geological investigations in hydropower planning
3.1.2.5 Different types of hydropower projects/plants and their choice with
respect to site condition and economy; Types of hydropower
development/schemes (Run of the river, Storage, and Pump Storage)
3.1.2.6 General concept of transmission lines and substation
3.1.2.7 Power demand and forecast.
3.2 Power Regulation and Project Layout 10%
3.2.1 Power Regulation:
3.2.1.1 Definition and determination of potential and firm power, maximum
power output, firm energy, surplus energy, seasonal energy, and
average annual energy
3.2.1.2 General concept of load, load curve, capacity factor, load factor, and
utilization factor
3.2.1.3 Power demand variation - daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual
3.2.1.4 Role of different types of hydropower project in meeting power
demand as per the load curve.
3.2.2 Project Layout:
3.2.2.1 General layout of different types of hydropower projects:
Reservoir/Poundage, diversion structures, de-sanding basin, water
conveyance system, fore-bay, surge tank, penstock, power house, draft
tube, tailrace, switch yard, and auxiliary structures.
3.3 Water Retaining Structures, Spillway, and Intake 10%
3.3.1 Water Retaining Structures:
3.3.1.1 Dam classification and their usage based on functionality, acting
forces, and construction material
3.3.1.2 Selection of dam based on construction material, topography, and
economy and purpose
3.3.1.3 Concrete Gravity Dams: Forces on gravity dams, their line of actions;
stability against sliding, overturning, and floating
3.3.1.4 Embankment Dams: Earth and Rock-fill Dams; Basic design
principles; Concept of Seepage through embankments; Considerations
in foundation and slope stability
3.3.1.5 Concept of Cofferdams and their usage.
3.3.2 Spillway:
3.3.2.1 Purpose, Types, and Design of Spillways
3.3.2.2 Types of Spillway gates, location, and their functions
3.3.2.3 Energy dissipation necessity; Energy dissipation methods; Types of
energy dissipaters
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3.3.2.4 Design concept of Stilling Basin and Aprons.
3.3.3 Intake:
3.3.3.1 Intakes: Types of intakes; Location of intake; Design of intake, trash
rack, gravel traps, and approach canal.
3.4 De-sanding Basin and Water Conveyance 10%
3.4.1 De-sanding Basin:
3.4.1.1 De-sanding Basin: Importance, Types, Location, and Usage of De-
sanding basin; Suspended Sediment Characteristics; Sediment
velocities to be considered in de-sanding basin design; Design of de-
sanding basin, Flushing of sediments from de-sanding basin.
3.4.2 Water Conveyance:
3.4.2.1 Hydraulic Tunnels: Pressure and non-pressure tunnels, Tunnel cross-
section and size; Head losses in tunnels; Concept of tunnel stability
and protection measures; Tunnel linings
3.4.2.2 Canals and Conduits: Selection and Design.

Section D- 20 Marks

3.5 Fore-bay and Surge Tank; Penstock; and Power House and
Tailrace 10%
3.5.1 Fore-bay and Surge Tank:
3.5.1.1 Importance and selection criteria; location and design; Concept of
water hammer; Hydrodynamic pressure calculations; Design of fore-
bay basin.
3.5.2 Penstock:
3.5.2.1 Importance, locations, and application; Anchor Blocks and Saddle
Supports.
3.5.3 Power House and Tailrace:
3.5.3.1 Under ground and surface power houses and their selection criteria;
Power House Dimensions; Considerations in selection of underground
power house
3.5.3.2 Tailrace and its importance.
3.6 Hydro-mechanical and Electro-mechanical Installations 10%
3.6.1 Hydro-mechanical Installation:
3.6.1.1 Types of turbines and their usage and selection criteria; Concept of
specific speed; General concept of Gates and Valves, Draft Tube; Need
and working principle of governors
3.6.2 Electro-mechanical Installations:
3.6.2.1 Types of hydro-generators and their usage; Transformers and Auxiliary
Equipments.
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1. What is Unit Hydrograph? What are its Assumptions and Limitations?

2. What is Flow Duration Curve? How it can be used in Hydropower Project Planning?

3. Write Short notes on:
Head Loss, Friction Loss, Total Head, and Net Head

4. There have been arguments about Nepal's initiatives in development of large-scale
hydropower development for the export of electricity. Give your comments with
justification.

5. What is Load Curve? How are the Load Factor, Capacity Factor, and Utilization Factor
interrelated?

6. Draw forces acting on a typical gravity dam and state the Conditions of Stability?

7. What is the importance of a de-sanding basin in a hydropower project, and what are the
considerations to be taken care of in its design? Identify a de-sander in a typical exhibit of
headwork arrangement.

8. What are the surges in water conveyance structures, and how they are mitigated?

9. What are the types of turbines used in hydropower projects and what are their selection
criteria?

10. Environmental Impact Assessment Process, for some one is been an impediment in the
development of hydro-projects. Give your reply to them with justifications.

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