Final Report

Environmental Impact Assessment Study

2x660 MW Coal-Based
Thermal Power Plant
District Janjgir Champa
Chhattisgarh

Project by:
MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd.
Consultant:
Moser Baer Office
Okhla Industrial Estate Phase-3,
New Delhi- 110020
GIS Enabled Environment and
Neo-Graphic Centre

June 2013
 EIA STUDY for 2x660 MW Coal-Based Thermal
Power Plant District Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Name of Section Page No

List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Annexures
Executive Summary E1-E7
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1-9
1.1 Background of Project Proponent 1
1.2 The Project 1
1.3 Project Justification 2
1.4 The study 4
1.5 Brief Legal Framework of EIA Study 6
1.6 Report Layout 7
CHAPTER 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 10-23
2.1 Features of the Project 10
2.2 Location of the Project 10
2.3 Basic Resources and Requirements 11
2.4 Technology and Process Description 14
2.5 Plant Layout 15
2.6 Plant Water System 16
2.7 Coal Handling System 19
2.8 Ash handling system 19
2.9 Technology Description 20
2.10 Workshop and General Store Equipments 22
2.11 Project Schedule 23
CHAPTER 3: BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS 24-47
3.1 Introduction 24

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3.2 Study Area 24
3.3 Methodology Adopted 24
3.4 Regional and Location Setting 25
3.5 Physical Environment 26
3.6 Climatology and Meteorology 28
3.7 Air Environment 32
3.8 Water Environment 36
3.9 Noise level Measurement 39
3.10 Ecological Environment 41
3.11 Socio-economic Environment 45
CHAPTER 4: IMPACT ASSESSMENT 48-74
4.1 Introduction 48
4.2 Impact and Mitigation during Construction Phase 50
4.3 Impact and mitigation during Operation Phase 55
Summary of Anticipated Environmental Impacts &
4.4 73
Mitigation
CHAPTER 5: ALTERNATIVES 75-78
5.1 Without Project Scenario 75
5.2 Alternatives of Location 75
5.3 Alternatives of Fuel 76
5.4 Alternatives of Configuration 77
5.5 Analysis of Alternative Technology 77
CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME 79-84
6.1 Purpose 79
6.2 Post Project Monitoring 79
6.3 Environment Monitoring Plan 80
6.4 Infrastructure Facilities of Monitoring 81
6.5 Monitoring Cost 82

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6.6 Summary of Mitigation and Enhancement Measures 82
CHAPTER 7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES 85-94
7.1 Introduction 85
7.2 Public Hearing and Consultation 85
7.3 Hydrogeology and Area Drainage Study 89
7.4 SES and R&R Plan 90
7.5 Water Availability Study 92
CHAPTER 8: PROJECT BENEFITS 95-96
8.1 Improvement in Physical Infrastructure 95
8.2 Improvement in the Social Infrastructure 95
8.3 Employment Potentials 96
8.4 Other Tangible Benefits 96
CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 97-115
9.1 Environment Management Plan 97
9.2 Components of Environment Management Plan 97
Environment Management Cell: structure &
9.3 99
Responsibilities
Implementation of Environment Management System (ISO
9.4 101
14000)
9.5 Environment Management Plan: Construction Phase 101
9.6 Environment Management Plan: Operation Phase 104
9.7 Ash Management 108
9.8 Hazardous and Solid waste Management 109
9.9 Social Environment 109
9.10 Green Belt Development 113
CHAPTER 10: RISK ASSESSMENT 116-133
10.1 Introduction 116
10.2 Hazard Identification and Models Used 116
10.3 Likely Events Due to Various Hazards 116

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10.4 Selected Failure Cases 117
10.5 Models used to Compute zone of Influence 117
10.6 Risk Assessment and Consequence Analysis 117
10.7 Mitigation Measures 121
10.8 Disaster Management Plan 123
CHAPTER 11: CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM 134-139
11.1 Introduction 134
11.2 Kyoto Protocol 134
11.3 Outline of the Project Process 135
11.4 Eligibility 135
11.5 Sustainable Development Indicators 136
11.6 Project 136
11.7 Calculation of CO2 Emission 136
11.8 Baseline Data 137
CHAPTER 12: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS 140-142
12.1 Our Group 140
12.2 Mission 141
12.3 Work Areas 141
12.4 Main Personnel Involved in the study 142

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LIST OF TABLE
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1.1 Profile of the Project Site 01
1.2 Region-Wise Energy Requirements & Peak Load 02
1.3 Sector-wise Installed Capacity (All India) 03
1.4 Region-wise Installed Capacity (All India) 03
1.5 Sector-wise Installed Capacity (WR) 03
1.6 Sector-wise Installed Capacity (Chhattisgarh) and allocated shares 04
1.7 Sector-wise Installed Capacity (Chhattisgarh) 04
1.8 Environmental Attributes and Frequency of Monitoring 05
1.9 Key Environmental Legislation 07

2.1 Project Features 10

2.2 Salient features of Project Site 10
2.3 Area Break-up details 11
2.4 Coal Quality from SECL Mines 12
2.5 Heavy Metal Analysis of Coal 12
2.6 Coal Analysis of Imported Coal 13
2.7 Analysis of LDO and HFO 13

3.1 Coordinates of the Project site 25

3.2 Soil Sampling Locations 26
3.3 Soil Quality of Study Area 26
3.4 Land-Use Pattern of Study Area 28
3.5 Climatology and Meteorology of Study Region 28
3.6 Climatology and Meteorology of Project Site 30
3.7 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 32
3.8 Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 33
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3.9 Ambient Air Quality (SPM) in µg/m 34
3.10 Ambient Air Quality (RSPM) in µg/m3 34
3.11 Ambient Air Quality (PM 2.5) in µg/m3 34
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3.12 Ambient Air Quality (SO2) in µg/m 34
3.13 Ambient Air Quality (NOX) in µg/m3 35
3.14 Ambient Air Quality (Ozone) in µg/m3 35
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3.15 Consolidated Values of AAQ (98th Percentile Values (µg/m ) 35
3.16 Details of Water Sampling Locations 36
3.17 Ground Water Quality 37

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3.18 Surface Water Quality 38
3.19 Details Noise Monitoring locations 40
3.20 Ambient Noise Standards 40
3.21 Noise Level 41
3.22 Flora of the Study Area 41
3.23 Fauna of the Study Area 43
3.24 Avi-Fauna of the Study Area 44
3.25 Socio-Economic Status 45
3.26 Amenities Available in the Project Influence Area 46

4.1 Identification of Activities & Probable Impacts (Construction) 48

4.2 Identification of Activities and Probable Impacts (O&M) 49
4.3 Village wise & Type wise Land to be acquired 54
4.4 Project Affected Households 54
4.5 Details of Stack Emissions 56
4.6 Cumulative Resultant Concentrations due to Plant Operation on 24
57
Hourly basis in µg/m3 (Domestic Coal)
4.7 Cumulative Resultant Concentrations of PM 10 & 2.5 due to Plant
57
Operation on 24 Hourly basis in µg/m3 (Domestic Coal)
4.8 Cumulative Resultant Concentrations due to Plant Operation on 24
57
Hourly basis in µg/m3 (Imported Coal)
4.9 Cumulative Resultant Concentrations of PM 10 & 2.5 due to Plant
58
Operation on 24 Hourly basis in µg/m3 (Imported Coal)
4.10 Estimated Noise Level in TPP 70
4.11 Expected Generation of Solid Waste 72
4.12 Anticipated Adverse Environmental Impacts & Mitigation 72

5.1 Location of Infrastructure and other sensitive areas 75

6.1 Environment Monitoring Programme 80

6.2 Laboratory Equipment Required For Environmental Monitoring 81
6.3 One-time Cost Provision for Environment Measures 82
6.4 Environment Impact and Mitigation Measures 83

7.1 Public Hearing Issues and Updated Response & Action Plan 86
7.2 Rehabilitation & Resettlement Budget 90
7.3 Benefits to be given to the Marginalised farmers 91
7.4 Flow Computation during Lean Season 92
7.5 Committed Water Requirement from Basantpur Barrage 93

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7.6 Committed Water Requirement from Mironi Barrage 93

9.1 Mode of Implementation of Mitigation Measures For Construction

98
Phase
9.2 Mode of Implementation of Mitigation Measures For Operation Phase 98
9.3 Ash Utilization Schedule 109
9.4 Species recommended for Greenbelt Development 114

10.1 Maximum Stored Quantities of Fuels and Chemicals 116

10.2 Likely Incidents in case of Systems Failure 116
10.3 Incident Considered for Consequence Analysis 117
10.4 Damage due to Incident Radiation Intensity 118
10.5 Damage due to Chlorine Vapours 119
10.6 Distances of Occurrence of Various Thermal Radiation Intensities due
120
to Rupture of all two (2x2000 KL) Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Tanks
10.7 Distances of Occurrence of Various Thermal Radiation Intensities due
120
to Rupture of LDO (1x600 KL) Tank
10.8 Distances of Occurrence of Various Concentration due to 2 mm hole
120
leakage in Chlorine Tonner
10.9 Hazards with Probable Areas of Occurrence 125
10.10 Emergency Organization of the Proposed Plan 125

11.1 Geographical Scope Of The Five Regional Electricity Grids 137

11.2 Weighted Average of All Indian Regional Grids for FY 2010-11 in
137
TCO2/Mwh

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURES
Figure No. Name of Figures
1.1 Location Map

2.1 Plant Layout

2.2 Water Balance Diagram
2.3 Coal Handling System
2.4 Bottom Ash Handling System
2.5 Fly Ash Handling System
2.6 Ash Disposal System

3.1 Site on Toposheet With Co-ordinates

3.2 Soil Sampling Locations
3.3 Pie-chart of Land-use of Study Area
3.4 Land-use Diagram of Study Area
3.5 Wind-rose Diagram for Region (IMD Data, Champa)
3.6 Wind-rose Diagram of Project Site
3.7 Air Monitoring Locations
3.8 Water Sampling Locations
3.9 Noise Monitoring Locations

4.1 Impact Isopleths for SPM due to use of Domestic Coal

4.2 Impact Isopleths for SO2 due to use of Domestic Coal
4.3 Impact Isopleths for NO2 due to use of Domestic Coal
4.4 Impact Isopleths for PM10 due to use of Domestic Coal
4.5 Impact Isopleths for PM2.5 due to use of Domestic Coal
4.6 Impact Isopleths for SPM due to use of Imported Coal
4.7 Impact Isopleths for SO2 due to use of Imported Coal
4.8 Impact Isopleths for NOx due to use of Imported Coal
4.9 Impact Isopleths for PM10 due to use of Imported Coal
4.10 Impact Isopleths for PM2.5 due to use of Imported Coal

9.1 Suggested Organization Cell

9.2 Proposed Qualification Chart of Personnel of EM Cell
9.3 Outlines for EMP implementation during Construction Phase

11.1 Project Process

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ANNEXURES
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LIST OF ANNEXURE
Annexure No. Name of Annexure
Annexure I ToR Letter Issued by MoEF
Annexure II ToR Compliance Status
Annexure III Environment & Pollution Standards
Annexure IV Hourly Meteorological Data
Annexure V Name of the Villages in study area

Annexure VI Hydrological, Hydrogeological and Area Drainage Study

Annexure VII Details of Public Hearing
Annexure VIII Water Approval Letters
Annexure IX Fuel Supply Agreement
Annexure X Imported Coal Transportation and Logistics

Annexure XI Ash Utilization Letter

Annexure XII Certificate of Non Forest Land
Annexure XIII Expert Appraisal Committee Minutes of Meeting June 2012
Annexure XIV Chhattisgarh Policy - Rehabilitation and Resettlement
Annexure XV Corporate Social Responsibility

Annexure XVI Agenda Note - Water Resources Department, GoCG

Annexure XVII Archeological Survey of India – No Objection Certificate
Annexure XVIII Maps and Toposheet
Annexure XIX NRSA – ISRO Satellite Image

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
M B Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd. (MBPCL) proposes to establish a 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW) coal
fired thermal power plant in Janjgir Champa district, Chhattisgarh. MBPIL has appointed GIS
Enabled Environment & Neo-graphic Centre (GreenC) to carry out Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) study for preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the
proposed 1320 MW coal fired Thermal Power Plant (TPP).
Location: The proposed power plant site is located in the villages Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa.
The site is well accessible by NH-200 which is 35 km from the site area. Champa is the nearest
railway station at a distance of 32 km.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Land: Total land requirement for the proposed 2x660MW Thermal Power Plant is around 925
acres. This land has been acquired in the villages of Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa. The land for the
project has been already optimized. The land is slightly undulating with the average altitude
more than 226 m above MSL.
Around 45 acres will be required for intake well and approach roads. Additionally the company
will be constructing a private railway siding for about 40 kms which will require around 325
acres.
Coordinates: The site for the project lies within the latitudinal extent from 21º45’13.24” to
21º46’26.07” North and longitudinal extent of 82º44’24.92” to 82º45’59.57” East.
Water: The source of water for the plant is Mahanadi, which is a perennial river. The water
drawl point will be from barrage proposed by Water Resource Department, Chhattisgarh on
River Mahanadi. The estimated requirement of make-up water for the 1320 MW capacity power
project would be about 4110 m3/hr with recovery. Chhattisgarh Water Resource Department has
allotted 36 MCM of water annually from Mahanadi River.
Coal: Coal requirement for the proposed plant, is estimated at 6.40 MTPA considering average
GCV of 3500 kcal/kg at 90% PLF. SECL Coalfield has been considered as source of coal. Coal
is proposed to be transported through Indian Railways network from SECL source to Champa
Railway Station (RS) and then to site through dedicated railway siding (to be constructed).
Power Evacuation: It is proposed to adopt the evacuation voltage as 400 kV. Power
Generated from each 660 MW units would be stepped up to the evacuation voltage level
through suitably rated Generator Transformer and will be evacuated through 400 kV
transmission lines.
Raw Water System: The Raw Water System shall be designed to supply cooling water makeup
and other consumptive water requirement like service water, potable water etc. for the proposed
plant. Raw water shall be pumped from the intake to the raw water reservoir located in the plant
boundary. It is envisaged to provide two raw water intake pumps in the raw water pump house.
Coal Handling System: The coal from mine will be transported through Bottom Opening Broad
Gauge Rail (BOBR) and / or BOXN wagons to the plant site. The coal will be unloaded,
screened and crushed in coal handling plant. From there coal will be conveyed through belt
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conveyors and equipments will be provided for carrying coal from track hopper and / or Wagon
Tippler to the stockyard and to bunkers. Out of two streams, one will be normally operating and
the other will be standby.
Ash Handling System: The quantum of ash generation has been estimated to be 2.70MTPA
(90% PLF). It would depend on the plant load factor and the quality of coal being fed. Ash will
be collected at the bottom of the furnace as bottom ash, economizer hoppers as eco ash, air-
preheater hoppers as APH ash, electrostatic precipitator (ESP) hoppers as fly ash and stack
hoppers as stack ash.
Steam Generator: The thermodynamic cycle for the 660MW units will consider super-critical
steam parameters. The unit comprises the boiler, the steam turbine generator, the condenser,
the condensate extraction and boiler feed system along with all other necessary equipment for
single/double reheat-regenerative cycle. The steam parameters at the other end of the boiler
have been considered to be 251 Kg/Cm2 (abs.), 571°C with steaming capacity of about 2118
TPH as per the established practice of the units in 660 MW range.
Corresponding steam parameters at the turbine inlet would be 247Kg/Cm2 (abs.) and 566°C
and reheated steam parameters would be about 55 Kg/Cm2 (abs.) and 600°C. The MP/IP
cylinders may be of single/double casing design as per manufacturers’ standard. The exhaust
from HP-IP turbine will further expand in the double flow LP Turbine.
Stack Characteristics: One bi-flue RCC Chimney of height 275m is planned. The flue gas
emission point shall be at the top of the chimney. Internal and external platforms shall be of
structural steel construction and shall be supported from the windshield. The floors/walkways
shall be of chequered plate construction. The grade level slab shall be of reinforced concrete
with a metallic hardener floor finish. Necessary protection and access systems like large roll up
door, access door, line hatches, test ports, water drainage system, etc. shall be provided.
Project Schedule: The first 660 MW units will be commissioned in 42 months from the Zero
Date i.e. Main Plant Award. The second unit will be commissioned at an interval of 6 months.

BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS

Study Area: The study area is 10 km radial distance from center of proposed plant site. All the
monitoring is done in various locations within the study area during the period of October-
December 2009.
Baseline Study: The findings of the baseline environmental status on land (topography,
geology, soil quality, land use pattern), meteorology (Temperature, Relative Humidity, rainfall,
wind speed, wind rose), air (ambient air quality- SPM, PM10, PM2 .5, SO2, NOX. Ozone), water
(surface water, groundwater), noise level, ecological environment (flora & fauna), socio
economic conditions (demographic profile and households condition) were presented and
interpreted with reference to environmental standards.
Topography: Topographic features of the study area are depicted in Survey of India’s
Topographical sheet No. 64 K/9. The land is slightly undulating with the average altitude more
than 226 m above MSL. The average slope of the site varies from 220-230m. Overall there will
be no requirements for cutting and filling. Leveling of land in some parts of the plot will be
required before construction.
Soil: The soil cover of the study was found to be mostly brownish in colour. The texture of the
soil in the study area was found predominantly sandy and silty in nature. The pH of the soil
samples was found to be neutral to alkaline. Organic content of the soil samples was found to

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be in the range of 0.85 to 4.14 g/kg indicating moderate fertility of soil. The permeability of the
soil was found to be about 1.83 x 10-4 K(cm/sec).
Geology: The area owns the oldest archaean rocks. E-W trending Central India Shear has
divided the area into two parts, Satpura province in north and Bastar province in south. Bastar
province comprises Archaean Gneissic Complex where as Satpura province comprises granite
gneisses, metamorphic, Deccan traps and Gondwana group. The study area belongs to
Satpura province comprises the rocks of metamorphic, Deccan traps and Gondwana group
Land-Use of Study Area: The major share of the land is agricultural land which is about 263.91
sq km covering (84%) of the total land cover. Water bodies (Mahanadi and Hasdeo) occupy 6.7
percent of the land use of study area. The scrub and open grasses land are predominant in the
10-km radius study area. There are 68 villages within the 10-km study area. The land-use of the
Core Zone i.e the Project site is mainly covered by agricultural land (80%), water bodies (5%)
and barren land (15%). No forest land and settlement is present within the site.
Micro-meteorology: The maximum and minimum dry bulb temperatures recorded during the
study period 32.9°C in October and 14.2°C in Decemb er respectively, while the average
temperature was 22.6°C. During the study period, me an humidity was recorded at 66.2% while
maximum and minimum humidity were observed as 78% and 43% respectively. The rainfall
experienced during the study period was 8mm. The average wind velocity was observed to be
4.1 m/s and the predominant direction was North and North-West.
Ambient Air Quality: Ambient air quality at ten different locations was monitored during the
study period. It was found that P98 value of SPM varied between 138.9 and 159.3 µg/m3. The
24-hrs RSPM level of ambient air in all the stations during monitoring period was recorded in
between 41.1 to 55.7 µg/m3 as against allowable value of 100 µg/m3 stipulated in National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for industrial, residential cum rural area. The PM 2.5
value (P98) was found between 21.3 to 27.7 µg/m3. Similarly values of SO2 and NOX ranging
from 9.2 to 13.5 µg/m3 and 10.5 to 13.6 µg/m3 respectively are well within the stipulated levels
of NAAQS. The range of ozone varied from 7.9 to 8.5 µg/m3. On the whole, the prevailing
ambient air quality within the study area is well within the NAAQS standard.
Ground Water: From the observation, it was found that the pH of the groundwater was found
ranging from 7.18 to 7.93. The TDS values were found in the range of 72 to 348 mg/l. The
hardness values were in the range of 52.6 to 352 mg/l and the calcium and magnesium were in
the range of 12 to 85 mg/l and 5.5 to 37 mg/l respectively. The heavy metals such as Arsenic,
Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, and Zinc are all found within drinking water
standards. In general, the groundwater quality indicates that the groundwater bodies are not
polluted and can be used for drinking purpose after necessary disinfection.
Surface Water: The pH and TDS of the surface water samples are found normal with pH range
of 7.1 to 7.4 and TDS between 114 and 198. The values of hardness, calcium and magnesium,
chloride, sulphate, nitrate values are also found well within the limits of drinking water standard
prescribed by BIS (IS 10,500: 1991). The heavy metals such as Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium,
Copper, Lead and Mercury are all found below detection limits. Although low concentrations of
iron and zinc are found, they are within drinking water standards. The BOD values observed as
3.2mg/l to 4.1mg/l are well within the prescribed limits.
Noise Level: The ambient noise levels monitored at five different locations indicate that they
were within the standards. The Leq were recorded between 38.5 to 45.0 dB (A) during daytime
and 32.6 to 37.8 dB (A) during nighttime.
Area Drainage: The general drainage of the area is from north to south. All first and second
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seasonal nala flowing in the western part of the core zone. The nala finally drains into Mahanadi
near its confluence with Hasdeo.
Ecology: There are no ecologically sensitive receptors within the study area except for one
reserve forest within 5 km from the site. The flora in the study area mostly consists of khair and
sal. Bamboo is also found in the area. Grasses and other undergrowths cover the maximum
wastelands and vegetation of the area. Fauna in the area consists of mammals (such as wild
dog, wild boar, monkeys, etc.) reptiles (such as snakes and lizards) and common avifauna
(such as myna, crows, pigeons, sparrows etc). There are no Schedule I fauna in the area.
Social Background: In the 10km study area, there is a population of 87,540 persons in 15,922
households. The literacy rate of the area is average although the female literacy rate was found
to be low. The Scheduled Tribe population in study area comprises of 2.16% of the total
population while it is 2.10% in the impact area

PREDICTION OF IMPACTS
Impact during Construction: Based on the impact analysis, it is predicted that there will be
negligible impact on environment during construction phase. During construction the likely
impacts include dust due to construction, movement of vehicles, gases from engine exhaust,
noise from movement of material personnel, etc. During the construction period the impact on
environment will be of temporary nature, localized and short term with changes in the
surrounding land use as compared to the current conditions. The potential impacts on water
environment will arise due to discharge of washing of construction materials stockpiled, washing
of concrete batching plant and discharge of untreated sewage of construction labourers.
Impact during Operation:
Impact on Air Quality: The maximum resultant values (in operation phase) for SO2 and NOX
were found to be 44.7 and 26.4 µg/m3 respectively. The maximum resultant Ground Level
Concentration values were 159.9, 55.9 and 27.8 µg/m3 for SPM, PM10, and PM2.5 respectively.
It was found that the GLCs for all parameters in operation phase of the project will be well within
the prescribed norms of CPCB.
Impact on Water Quality: Operation of the plant will not have any long-term impact on water
quality as it is proposed to have a ‘Zero Discharge’ water system. The water system of the
proposed project has been developed with maximum recycle and reuse of water, so as to
minimize the water requirement for the project as well as to reduce the quantity of effluents
generated from the plant.
Solid Waste: The ash disposal area for Thermal Power Plant is within the site. The ash
generated (2.70 MTPA) from the power plant will be utilized in Cement Plant. All the fly ash will
be utilized within the period of 4 years as per the new Notification on Fly-Ash Utilization 2009.
Impact on Noise: Noise modeling indicates the noise during daytime will be 67.5 dBA and
during nights it is 55 dBA about 0.5 km from the plant site. At the boundary of the plant, it will be
less than this value due to green belt proposed all around the plant site as well as the distance
of plant from the boundary.
Impact on Ecology: No significant impact on terrestrial ecology is anticipated due to proper
dispersion of pollutants through a chimney of 275 meters. As the area is mostly barren, there
will be not much impact on terrestrial flora and fauna. As already mentioned, there are no
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Impact on Socio-economic Status: Approximately 831 households across three villages will
be getting affected by the project as per study. All the affected will be land-oustees as there is
no homestead displacement due to the project.
Mitigation Measures:
During the operation stage the main air pollutants will be from the Coal Handling Plants, coal
crusher units and the flue gases. Furnaces and boilers would be operated with minimum excess
air so that fuel consumption is reduced and NOX emissions are minimized. Low NOX burners
should be installed for further reduction in NOX emission. The fugitive emissions of coal dust
from storage facilities, crushers and at coal transfer points should be reduced by adopting
appropriate measures like cyclones /bag filters/water sprinklers/fog system.
Demineralization plant will be sized to meet the internal requirement of fresh water in the
proposed power plant. Product water storage tank will be provided for distribution of potable
water to various consumer points. The effluent treatment plant is proposed to treat all liquid
effluent so as to meet the standards as per the MoEF / CECB standards. The treated water will
be utilized for green belt development.
All equipment that are major noise generating devices/machines like steam turbine generator,
compressors and other rotating equipment will have material to absorb/ reduce the noise i.e.
using noise absorbing material for enclosures or using appropriate design technology for
fabricating/assembling machines. Proper noise barriers/ shields etc. shall be provided in the
equipment whenever it required. Noisy equipment shall be adequately attenuated, by providing
soundproof enclosure and insulation.

ALTERNATIVES
Site Alternatives: The site for the power plant was selected after exploring three options. The
present site was selected based on various criteria such as proximity to the coal link, water
source, no acquisition for forest land, extent of displacement etc.
Technology Alternatives: For the present plant super-critical technology will be used.

MONITORING PLAN
Monitoring System: A structured and certified Environment Monitoring System is suggested at
the industry level for ensuring that all activities, products, and services conform to the
environmental requirement. The Environment Management Cell will be responsible for
managing following activities related to environment function of proposed Power Plant:
o Coordinate and manage the EMP implementation during pre-construction, construction
and operation phase
o Appoint dedicated environment staff to manage environmental monitoring responsibilities
o Manage and coordinate environmental monitoring and control
o Coordination with other sections of the plant and government agencies in relation to
environmental management activities
o Implement and monitor greenbelt development and plantation activities
o Safety specialist will ensure safe working practices in all the sections of the plant
Cost: The one-time cost for installing pollution control equipments, development of green belt
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the above the annual recurring cost for monitoring and green belt maintenance will be about Rs.
22.5 lacs excluding salaries and maintenance.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

A separate environment management cell comprising of a team of experienced and qualified
personnel reporting to a very senior level executive preferably an environmental engineer is
proposed. He will be assisted by well trained staffs comprising of environmental and safety
specialists. Staff will be trained for environment control measures like air, water quality
monitoring, solid waste management, noise abatement etc. Staff would also be trained to
operate ESP and other pollution control equipment at optimum efficiency. For the proposed
thermal power plant, the Environmental and Social Management System and its set up, role and
responsibilities will be based on the requirement of ISO 14000 certification.
During the construction process, the impact will be minimal and temporary in nature. So the
scope of EMP during the construction phase will be limited to dust suppression and noise
attenuation. Care has to be taken to reduce the SPM level of the project area.
Rainwater Harvesting: Rainwater harvesting will be implemented at proposed plant to
conserve storm water. Rainwater harvesting typically has two different approaches which are
collection and storage of rainwater and channeling surface run-offs to ground water recharging
structure.
Ash Disposal: Fly ash will be disposed in form of Slurry form. The fly ash shall be extracted
from main fly ash silo through a pneumatic operated valve and a Dozing Screw feeder provided
with variable speed drive to control its output. Fly Ash will be utilized for brick making and
cement manufacturing purposes. Fly ash will further be used as light weight aggregates and for
paving of roads. MBPCL is also negotiating for MoU to use the Fly Ash with cement
manufacturing companies. As per the latest ash utilization notification by MoEF, 100% fly ash
utilization has to be achieved within 4 years.
Green Belt Development: With a view to attenuate air pollutants, to absorb noise and to care
of uptake of water pollutants, it is recommended to develop a greenbelt as per norms all around
the boundary and at several locations within the power plant premises. For this project 160
acres of land has been earmarked for green belt development. Trees of local varieties, including
fruit-bearing trees will be planted.
MBPCIL will take the responsibility to take up community development work at the village level
so as to improve the quality of life. Development of infrastructure, educational and health
facilities will be given importance as part of CSR activities.
All compensation for land oustees will be paid as per the provisions of National R&R Policy
2007 and Chhattisgarh State R&R Policy.

RISK ASSESSMENT
Risks likely to pose a risk to man, environment or property associated with various activities are
addressed in this report. Such activities include transport, storage; handling and usage of fuels
(Coal & LDO/ HFO), chlorine and hydrogen, Precautionary measures to be taken for preventing
any hazards due these materials are proposed in the report. However through risk modeling it
was found that the impact of any accident related to fuel oil or chlorine will be only within the
boundary of the plant. During detailed engineering it will be ensured that the storage tanks are
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The following precautions will also be taken:

• All equipment vulnerable to explosion or fire would be designed to relevant IS codes and
statutory regulations.
• Specific prevention will be taken with respect to hazardous chemicals and regular mock
drills should be carried out to enact accident scenarios with reports sent to the top
management.
• Suitable fire protection system comprising hydrants and spray systems are provided for
fire protection. Fire extinguishers should be tested periodically and to always be kept in
operational mode.
• Surrounding population (including all strata of society) should be made aware of safety
precautions to be taken incase of any mishap in plant.
• On-site disaster management and off-site emergency plans, commands communication
and controls will be established and maintained.
• Adequate provisions like emergency response, response organization, response plan,
material safety data sheet, command & control, capabilities, transportation, medical
facilities, mitigation measures, training, education, public awareness emergency plan
review etc. to control any disaster situation will be made available.

CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM

India has high potential for CDM projects, particularly in the Power Sector. The Baseline Carbon
Dioxide Emissions from power sector have been worked out by CEA based on detailed
authenticated information obtained from all the operating power stations in the country. The
Baseline would benefit all prospective CDM project developers to estimate the amount of
Certified Emission Reduction (CERs) from any CDM project activity.
The Plant Carbon Intensity for the plant is 0.79 kg/kwh. The expected reduction in CO2
emission is 104,069 tons/year. The intensity of the plant is less compared to the average of
NEW NE grid. Hence, the proposed project will help to reduce the GHG emission, through
using fuel efficient super-critical technology. However the PIN document of the project is under
preparation and will be processed subsequently.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND OF PROJECT PROPONENT
Moser Baer is a leading global technology company and is the world’s second largest
manufacturer of Optical Storage Device. Moser Baer has diversified in hydro electric
power, thermal power, infrastructure development and other fields. Moser Baer Power &
Infrastructures Limited (MBPIL), a 100% subsidiary of Moser Baer Projects Private Limited
(MBPPL) is in the process of entering the power sector, both in generation and
distribution. The strategy of the company is to execute Greenfield projects in various
states through separate Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The SPV for Chhattisgarh
Projects, MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd. is a subsidiary of MBPIL.
MBPPL has already signed MOUs with Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and Govt. of
Chhattisgarh for setting up 2520 MW and 1320 MW Thermal Power Plants respectively in
these two states. In addition, MBPIL is also entering into commercial coal mining to supply
coal to different end users including its own Thermal Power Plants.

1.2. THE PROJECT

1.2.1 Background of the Project
MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd is proposing to develop a 1320 (2x660) MW coal-based
Thermal Power Project near Birra village in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. Coal
is expected to be sourced from near-by mining areas of Raigarh / Korba district and
transported through Indian Railways network. Water will be drawn from Mahanadi River,
from where water is available throughout the year. Water Resources Department,
Chhattisgarh has planned to construct barrage on Mahanadi River. Water drawl point for
the project will be from the barrage by underground pipelines.
The EIA/EMP study and public hearing at site was completed considering use of domestic
coal. The company intends to start the construction work at site as early as possible by
obtaining Environmental Clearance. Firm coal linkage is one of the prime considerations
of EAC for obtaining desired environmental clearance.
However, there is a delay in grant of long term coal linkage as no meeting of SLC (LT) has
happened for the 12th 5-year plan power projects. As an interim measure, company has
signed a fuel supply agreement with an Indonesian Company for supply of imported coal
for the above project. This will be a stop gap arrangement to implement the project on
schedule. MBPCL shall again approach the Ministry of Environment & Forest for
necessary amendment in EC, once the long term coal linkage for domestic coal is
available.
1.2.2 Project Location
The proposed power plant site is located in villages Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa. The details
of location of project site are given in Table 1.1 and Figure 1.1.
Table 1.1: Profile of Project Site
Aspect Brief Profile
Project Nature and Size 1320 (2x660)MW Coal Based Thermal Power Project
Project Site Located in village Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa
Coordinates Latitude 21º45’57.77” N

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Table 1.1: Profile of Project Site

Aspect Brief Profile
Longitude 82º45’50.23” E
Nearest Town Champa: 32km(North)
Nearest Railway Station Champa: 32km(North)
Access Road Access from NH 200 (35km) by Major District Road
Nearest Water-body Hasdeo River more than 640 m, Mahanadi 3 km

The project site has been selected taking into consideration siting guidelines of Ministry of
Environment & Forests, Govt. of India. There is no ecologically sensitive area such as
biosphere reserve, national park and wildlife sanctuary within a radius of 15 km from the
project site. There are no major settlements within 15 kms of the project site. R&R issues
have also been considered during selection of the project site and there is no
displacement due to the project. The project site involves no forestland. The proposed
project site is more than 500 m away from any riverine floodplains / State or National
Highways / Railway lines.

1.3. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

1.3.1 Power Situation in India
The power situation in India is characterized by demand in excess of supply, high
Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses, low Plant Load Factor (PLF), peak demand
and energy shortages, poor financial situation of the State Electricity Boards (SEBs) and
severe resource crunch. The power sector reforms in the country and consequent
privatization of generation have been sluggish, due to the official complexities involved.
The Ministry of Power has been making continuous efforts for promoting reduction of T&D
losses and re-structuring of SEBs.

Table 1.2: Projected Region-Wise Energy Requirement & Peak Load

Region Requirement (GWh) Peak Load (MW)
2011-12 2016-17 2021-22 2011-12 2016-17 2021-22
North 294841.33 411513.16 556767.63 48136.90 66582.93 89912.79
West 294859.69 409805.05 550021.72 47108.38 64348.65 84778.06
South 253442.99 380068.15 511658.91 40367.14 60432.58 80484.97
East 111802.29 168941.67 258215.49 19088.44 28400.91 42711.60
North-East 13328.51 21143.26 36997.02 2536.61 3759.80 6179.95
Islands 401.78 594.76 847.00 88.36 135.55 150.93
Total 968676.6 1392066.05 1914508.23 157325.83 223660.42 304218.30
th
Source: 17 EPS, CEA (2009)

Wide spread requirement of power generation has created the need for a cheap and
readily available commercial fuel for generation of electricity at low cost. Coal as a fuel
dominates the power generation in India. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had initially
projected a shortfall of 1,50,000 MW in 15 years and therefore, a capacity addition target
of 10,000 MW every year were set. However, the actual capacity addition has been far
short of targets. The CEA has recently revised the capacity addition target to 1,00,000MW
from the earlier targets. This implies an annual capacity addition of 8,500 MW as against
the earlier figure of 10,000 MW. Capacity addition in the last five years including financial
year 2009 was on an average 7,000 MW per year. The projected region-wise energy
requirement is given in Table 1.2.

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1.3.2 Installed Capacity in India

The installed capacity of power plant in India as in March 2010 is 1, 59,398.49 MW. Coal
is the major source for power generation followed by hydro-power. The break-up of sector-
wise and region-wise installed capacity, as on March 2010 are given in Table 1.3 and
Table 1.4 respectively.
Table 1.3: Sector-wise Installed Capacity (All India)
Thermal
Sector Nuclear Hydro RES Total
Coal Gas Diesel Total
State 44977.00 4046.12 602.61 49625.73 - 27065.00 2701.12 79391.85
Private 8056.38 6307.50 597.14 14961.02 - 1233.00 12819.99 29014.01
Central 31165.00 6702.23 - 37867.23 4560.0 8565.40 0 50992.63
Total 84198.38 17055.85 1199.75 102453.98 4560.0 36863.40 15521.11 159398.49
Source: CEA (March 2010) (All figures in MW)

Table 1.4: Region-wise Installed Capacity (All India)

Thermal (in MW)
Region Nuclear Hydro RES Total
Coal Gas Diesel Total (in MW) (in MW) (in MW) (in MW)
Northern 21275.00 3563.26 12.99 24851.25 1620.00 13310.75 2407.33 42189.33
Western 28145.50 8143.81 17.48 36306.79 1840.00 7447.50 4630.74 50225.03
Southern 17822.50 4392.78 939.32 23154.60 1100.00 11107.03 7938.87 43300.50
Eastern 16895.38 190.00 17.20 17102.58 - 3882.12 334.76 21319.46
NE 60.00 766.00 142.74 968.74 - 1116.00 204.16 2288.90
Islands - - 70.02 70.02 - - 5.25 75.27
Total 84198.38 17055.85 1199.75 102453.98 4560.00 36863.40 15521.11 159398.49
Note: Captive generating capacity connected to the Grid (MW) = 19509.00
Source: CEA (March 2010)

1.3.3 Power Scenario in Western Region and Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh State was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November, 2000. Since
then, there has been a steady increase in demand for electricity. The demand in
November 2000 in the state was about 1100 MW which stands today at approximately
2500 MW. Due to policies of the State Government and also the provisions of the
Electricity Act 2003, there has been substantial growth in the capacity of power plants in
the State. In fact today the power generation in the state is more than the installed
capacity of Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board. The per capita consumption of electricity
in the state is higher than the national average, at nearly 1100 Kwh per annum and the
demand is further growing. Although nearly 97% of villages in the state are officially
electrified yet the number of households electrified is only 54%. The installed capacity and
actual power position of the region and state is provided in Table 1.5 and Table 1.6
respectively.
Table 1.5: Sector-wise Installed Capacity (WR)
Thermal
Sector Nuclear Hydro RES Total
Coal Gas Diesel Total
State 16357.50 1804.72 17.28 18179.50 - 5480.50 354.48 24014.48
Private 4810.00 2805.50 0.20 7615.70 - 447.00 4276.26 12338.96
Central 6978.00 3533.59 - 10511.59 1840.00 1520.00 - 13871.59
Total 28145.50 8143.81 17.48 36306.79 1840.00 7447.50 4630.74 50225.03
Source: CEA (March 2010) (All figures in MW)

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Table 1.6: Sector-wise Installed Capacity OF Power Utilities (Chhattisgarh) including allocated
shares in Joint & central Sector Utilities
Thermal
Sector Nuclear Hydro RES Total
Coal Gas Diesel Total
State 2060.00 - - 2060.00 - 120.00 19.05 2199.05
Private 1600.00 - - 1600.00 - - 199.90 1799.90
Central 723.00 - - 723.00 47.52 - - 770.52
Total 4383.00 - - 4383.00 47.52 120.00 218.95 4769.47
Source: CEA (March 2010) (All figures in MW)
In-spite of addition in generation capacity, there is still a deficit of power in Chhattisgarh
and more so in the Western zone (Table 1.7). With the projected energy requirement on
the increase (Table 1.2), there is a dire need to develop large power projects, so that the
deficit can be reduced. The State has high potential for coal based thermal generation of
electricity According to Power Finance Corporation; Chhattisgarh has the potential of
producing 35000 MW for 100 years. The State Government is making all the efforts to
convert the state as a power hub in the country. Due to presence of coal in the vicinity,
Chhattisgarh has become an attractive option for setting up thermal power plants.

Table 1.7: Sector-wise Installed Capacity (Chhattisgarh)

Requirements Availability Deficit Requirements Availability Deficit
(MU) (MU) MU % (MW) (MW) MW %
West Region 258528 223127 35401 13.7 39609 32586 7023 17.7
Chhattisgarh 11009 10739 270 2.5 2819 2703 116 4.1
Source: CEA (March 2010) (All figures in MW)

With the above background of easy availability of coal as raw fuel and the growing gap
between demand and supply in the region, MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd. has proposed to
set up the 1320 MW coal-based thermal power plant at Janjgir Champa district of
Chhattisgarh.

1.4. THE STUDY

1.4.1 Purpose of the Study
According to the EIA Notification of 14th September 2006, the new projects or activities
related to construction, expansion or modernization of existing projects or activities listed
in the schedule to the notification in any part of India, require prior environmental
clearance from the Central Government or as the case may be, by the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority, duly constituted by Central Government. The
proposed 1320 MW coal based Thermal Power Plant falls under Category ‘A’ which
requires prior Environmental Clearance from MoEF.
In line with the EIA Notification 2006, Terms of Reference (TOR) for the proposed plant
was issued by Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal of Thermal Power
and Coal Mine projects on December 04, 2009.
The purpose of the report is to integrate different environmental factors into project
planning and decision making by studying probable changes in the various socio-
economic and bio-physical characteristics, which will result from the proposed project, so
as to achieve ecologically sustainable development. The purpose of the study is to identify
environmental risks, reduce conflicts by promoting community participation, minimize
adverse environmental impacts and keep decision-makers informed, thus laying base for
a environmentally sound project, such that the benefits shall be observed at all the stages

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of the project starting from conceptualization to planning, design, construction and

operation.
The process of EIA has been developed in compliance with the prevalent laws and local
practices. inter-linkages and dynamics between various activities, in order to assess
direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of the proposed plant on physical and social
environment and for evaluating the nature of impacts and provide suitable mitigation
measures.
1.4.2 Scope of the Study
MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd. has retained the services of GIS Enabled Environment &
Neo-graphics Centre, Ghaziabad, to carry out EIA / EMP study and assist in regulatory
clearance from Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and MoEF.
The baseline monitoring study for the project has been carried out during post monsoon
season of 2009 (October to December) for various environmental components so as to
assess the anticipated impacts of the proposed project on the environment and suggest
suitable mitigation measures for likely adverse impacts due to the proposed project (Refer
to Table 1.8).
The scope of the study is as per the TOR issued by the Ministry of Environment and
Forest, Govt. of India (Annexure I). This EIA report addresses the environmental impacts
of the proposed project in addition to the findings of the Risk Assessment study and the
On-site Disaster Management Plan. The statement for TOR compliance is given in
Annexure II.
Table 1.8: Environmental Attributes and Frequency of Monitoring
Sl. No. Attributes Parameters Source and Frequency
RSPM (PM10, PM2.5), SO2, 24 hourly samples twice a week for
1. Ambient Air Quality
NOX, Ozone. three months at ten locations.
Near project site continuous for three
Wind speed and direction,
months with hourly recording and
2. Meteorology temperature, relative
from secondary sources of IMD
humidity and rainfall
station at Champa.
Grab samples were collected at 6
Physical, Chemical and
3. Water quality ground water and 4 surface water
Bacteriological parameters
locations once during study period.
Existing terrestrial and
Secondary data was collected from
4. Ecology aquatic flora and fauna
the Forest department.
within 10-Km radius circle.
At 5 locations data monitored once for
5. Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A)
24 hours during EIA study.
Physical and Chemical Once at 6 locations during study
6. Soil Characteristics
parameters period
Trend of land use change Based on Survey of India Toposheet
7. Land use
for different categories and Satellite imagery
Socio-economic and
Based on secondary sources data like
Socio-Economic demographic
8. primary census abstracts of Census
aspects characteristics, worker
of India 2001.
characteristics
Separate R & R study conducted
9. R&R Study Household
through household survey
Drainage area and pattern, Based on data collected from
10. Hydrology nature of streams, aquifer secondary sources as well as
characteristics, recharge hydrology, hydro-geology study report

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Table 1.8: Environmental Attributes and Frequency of Monitoring

Sl. No. Attributes Parameters Source and Frequency
and discharge areas prepared separately
Identify areas where Based on the findings of Risk
Risk assessment
disaster can occur by fires Modeling done for the Risk
11. and Disaster
and explosions and release Associated with LDO / HFO Fire and
Management Plan
of toxic substances Chlorine Leakage
Source: GreenC (October – December 2009)

1.5. BRIEF LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR EIA STUDY

1.5.1 Procedure for Environmental Clearance
Environmental clearance of any new project or expansion of existing projects is now done
as per the new notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Govt. of
India dated 14th September 2006. The new notification requires prior environmental
clearance of all projects from competent central govt. or state govt. authorities, as may be
the case. The projects are now classified into Category A or Category B projects based on
spatial extent of potential impacts on human health, natural and man-made resources.
The Category ‘A’ projects require prior clearance by the MoEF, Govt. of India while the
Category ‘B’ projects have to get clearance from the State level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority, constituted by the Central Government for this purpose. The
environment clearance procedure for new projects will require maximum of four stages all
of which may not be applicable to all the projects.
Stage 1- Screening: It refers to the definite assignment of environmental category to
projects or activities where the same is not completely specified. The projects are
categorized as ‘A’, ‘B1’ and ‘B2’. Category ‘A’ projects are scrutinized and cleared through
the EAC at MoEF, Govt. of India. In case of Category 'B’ projects scrutiny of application at
State level to categorize project in 'B1’ or ‘B2’ is done. The ‘B2’ projects do not require
preparation of EIA Reports. The proposed power project comes under Category ‘A’
project.
Stage 2 - Scoping: It refers to the process where EAC or SEAC determines detailed and
comprehensive TOR for the EIA report and can also include site visits by the committee if
required. But this process excludes the construction projects such as township/
commercial complex / housing complex, etc.
Stage 3 - Public Consultation: It refers to the process by which concern of local people
and other stakeholders are ascertained and their views taken regarding the project. The
Public Consultation takes part in two steps: Public hearing and written responses. The
public hearing of the present project will take place as per the stipulations of Chhattisgarh
Environment Conservation Board.
Stage 4 - Appraisal: This refers to detailed scrutiny of the application and EIA report to
make categorical recommendations to the regulatory authority.
1.5.2 Environment Legislations
The environmental regulations, legislations and policy guidelines and control that may
impact the project are the responsibility of a variety of Government agencies. The principal
environmental regulatory agency in India is the Ministry of Environment and Forest
(MoEF), Delhi. MoEF formulates environmental policies and also accords environmental
clearance for different projects.
Many State and Central legislations have a bearing on environment but laws on
environment protection have been notified recently. These legal enactments can be

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broadly classified in the terms of focus areas, viz. pollution, natural resources and linkages
between pollution and natural resources. The important environmental legislations related
to environmental clearance for new projects are briefly described in the Table 1.9.
Table 1.9: Key Environmental Legislation
Name Scope and Objectives Key Areas Operational Agencies
Water (Prevention To provide for prevention & Control of sewage Central and State
and Control of control of water pollution and industrial Pollution Control
Pollution) Act 1974 and enhancing water quality effluent discharges Boards

Air (Prevention and To provide for prevention Controls emission Central and State
Control of Pollution) and control of air pollution and air pollutants Pollution Control
Act 1981 Boards
Forest Conservation To halt rapid deforestation Restriction on de- Central Government
Act 1980 and resulting environmental reservation & using
degradation forest for non-forest
purpose

Environment To provide for protection An umbrella Central Govt.

Protection Act 1986; and improvement of Legislation; MoEF, can delegate
Environment environment supplements power to Deptt. of
Protection Rule 1989. pollution laws Environment
Noise Pollution To control and take Noise in urban area Central
(Prevention & measures for abatement of and around Government, nodal
Control) Rules 2000 noise and ensure that level industrial sites agencies MoEF,
does not cross standard State governments
Wildlife Protection To provide for protection of Wildlife protection in Central Govt.
Act 1972 wild animals, birds and forest areas
plants; and for matters
connected therewith
Hazardous Waste To impose restrictions and Any facility Central and State
Management and prescribe procedures for producing Pollution Control
Handling Rules management, handling and hazardous waste Boards
2008 disposal of hazardous waste
Public Liability To provide for public liability To provide public Central
Insurance Act, 1991 - insurance for the purpose liability insurance Government, Nodal
of providing immediate relief during risk material Agencies MoEF,
to the persons affected by handling State Govt.
accident occurring while
handling any hazardous
substance and for matters
connected therewith or
incidental thereto
1.5.3 Pollution Standards
The MoEF is the nodal agency to set up policy and standards for the protection of
environment, along with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This includes air, noise,
water and hazardous waste standards. The relevant standards for Coal-based Thermal
Power Plants, which are of significance to the proposed project, are given in Annexure III.

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1.6. REPORT LAYOUT

The overall contents of the EIA report has been prepared as per the generic structure
prescribed in the Gazette Notification on “Environmental Clearance” issued by Ministry of
Environment & Forests, Govt. of India vide no. SO 1533 dated 14th September 2006.
This report has been updated after incorporating the observations/ suggestions of Expert
Appraisal Committee members during the appraisal held in the 50th meeting of the
reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee (Thermal) during June 2012 for Birra Thermal
Power Plant: 2 X 660 MW Coal based Thermal Power Plant in District Janjgir Champa,
Chhattisgarh by M B Power Chhattisgarh Limited. (Annexure VI)
The report consists of twelve chapters and the content is briefly described in this section.
Chapter 1- Introduction: This chapter gives the basic information about the project and
project area. It also discusses the justification of the project and the purpose of the EIA
study including the scope of the study.
Chapter 2- Description of the Project: This chapter provides information related to
various feature of the proposed power plant incorporating power generation process, fuel
type and quantity, utilities, land, water and power requirements and other proposed
infrastructure facilities.
Chapter 3- Baseline Environmental Status: The methodology for assessing various
baseline environmental components in the study area prior to the commencement of the
project has been identified in this chapter. The various parameters of present environment
status are identified under different aspects, which include location and regional setting of
the area, topographical aspect which include land use, land cover and soil quality of the
study area. Drainage aspect consists of surface and ground water quality. Meteorological
aspect contains all the climatic factors and ambient air quality of the study area. Ecological
environment describes the flora and fauna of the region. Human aspect includes the
demographical features, socio-economic environment and infrastructure facilities of the
study area.
Chapter 4- Environment Impacts Assessment: This chapter provides the details of the
Environmental Impact Assessment of the project during construction and operation
stages. It ascertains the impacts of the proposed project on the various components of
environment. The mathematical modeling exercises pertaining to ground level
concentrations of air pollutants have been presented in this chapter with suitable
mitigation measures.
Chapter 5- Alternatives: This chapter describes systematic comparisons of feasible
alternatives for the proposed project site, technology, and operational alternatives.
Alternatives have been compared in terms of their potential environmental impacts, capital
and recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions, and institutional training and
monitoring requirements.
Chapter 6- Environment Monitoring Plan: This chapter emphasizes the formation of an
Environment Management Cell with trained staff under Senior Environment Engineer
equipped with all monitoring facilities for monitoring of all environmental Parameters
during construction as well as Post project monitoring. Organization structure for
environmental management and frequency of monitoring has also been provided.
Chapter 7- Additional Studies: A summary of the additional studies / activities
conducted as per the requirements of the TOR is given in this chapter. For the particular
project Socio-economic and R&R Study, and Area Drainage Study were conducted. A
brief description of the Public Consultation is also given in this chapter.

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Chapter 8- Project Benefits: The benefits that will be accrued from the project in the
locality in particular and society in general as well as development will be identified and
described in this chapter.
Chapter 9- Environmental Management Plan: This chapter deals with the management
plan incorporating recommendations to mitigate the adverse impact likely to occur on
environmental parameters during construction and operation phase of the proposed
power plant. Post project monitoring and organization structure for environment
management have been provided in the chapter.
Chapter 10- Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan: This chapter provides
information regarding the activities associated with the project likely to pose a risk to man,
environment or property. Such activities include displacement, transport of raw materials,
storage, handling and usage of fuels (Coal, HFO and LDO), hazardous chemicals, acids
and alkali. It also provides details regarding precautionary measure to be taken. On-site
disaster management describing the on-site and off-site emergencies commands and
controls have also described in this chapter.
Chapter 11- Clean Development Management: This chapter deals with the concept of
CDM and describes the methodology for calculating carbon intensity and carbon
reduction. CO2 emission of the proposed power plant has been also calculated in this
chapter.
Chapter 12- Disclosure of the Consultant: The detailed profile of the consultants along
with their capabilities, professional expertise and work experiences are highlighted in this
chapter.

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Fig 1.1- Location Map

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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
Moser Baer Power and Infrastructures Ltd., through its SPV, MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd.
propose to set up a 1320 MW (2 x 660) coal-based Thermal Power Project near Birra
village in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. The brief outline of the features of the
plant and allied information are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Project Features
Item Main Design Parameters
Net capacity 1320 MW
No. of Units and configuration 2 x 660 MW
Technology Super critical
2
Steam Generator Pressure at Super-heater outlet: 251 kg /cm
Temperature at Super-heater outlet 571°C
Turbo Generator Turbine – Pressure: 247kg/cm² (a), Temperature: 566°C/ 600°C
or above for MS/ Reheat respectively,3000rpm
Generator - 660 MW (Each unit)
Generator Transformer -777 MVA (3 Phase Bank)
Fuels
Main Fuel: Coal Requirement – 6.40 MTPA at 90% PLF
Source- SECL Mines/CIL
Grade - "E/F" Grade, Avg. GCV- 3500 K Cal/Kg
Stacks
No. of Stack and flues Single stack bi-flue
Stack Height (meter) 275
Additional equipment (attachment) Electrostatic Precipitator
Manpower Utilization 500 Persons during Operation Phase
Water
Annual requirement 36 MCM
Cooling System Induced draft cooling system proposed
Total Discharge Zero Discharge guidelines will be followed
Source: Detailed Project Report
2.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
The main plant site is located at villages Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa. The site is
approachable from NH-200 located at a distance of 35 kms. Champa Railway Station is
also located 32 km away from the site. The salient features of the project site are given in
Table 2.2.
Table 2.2: Salient Features of the Project Site
Features
State Chhattisgarh
District Janjgir-Champa
Tehsil Champa
Impact Villages Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa
Present land use Mostly single crop agricultural land or barren land

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Table 2.2: Salient Features of the Project Site

Project Coordinates
º º
Within the latitudinal extent from 21 45’13” to 21 46’14”
Project Site Co-ordinates North and longitudinal extent of 82º44’24” to 82º45’56”
East (Detailed coordinates given in Chapter 3)
The land has private and government revenue lands
Land Type as per Revenue Records
and does not have any forestland within plant area.
Geological & Meteorological Features
Average Altitude 226 m
Seismicity Zone II
Mean Annual Maximum Temperature: °C 30.8
Mean Annual Minimum Temperature: °C 24.3
Mean Wind Speed: m/s 1.6
Average Relative Humidity, % 56.5
Annual Rainfall (Avg.): mm 1354.1
Predominant Wind Direction N, W
Present land use of project site Mostly single crop agriculture land or barren land
Nearby Locations
Nearest Railway Station Champa 32 kms
Hasdeo River more than 600m, Mahanadi River, 3 kms
Nearest major Water body
away from the plant
Nearest Major Road NH-200 at a distance of 35km
Nearest Town Champa, 32 km from the site
Ecologically sensitive zones like wildlife
sanctuaries, National Parks and No sensitive zone within 15 km radius
biospheres
Archaeological Monuments No Archeological monuments within 15 km radius
Land oustees will be present in three villages, viz.
Socio-economic Factors Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa, while no homestead
displacement is involved.
Source: GreenC 2010

2.3 BASIC RESOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 Land
Table 2.3: Area Break-up Details
Land requirement for the Birra Thermal Particulars Area in Acres
Power Plant is as per CEA September Main Plant Facility and BoP 180
2010 Guidelines for Thermal Power
Coal Handling Plant 240
Projects. Around 1300 acres of land will be
required both outside and inside the plant Land for Ash Pond 190
boundary. Green Belt 160
Raw water reservoir 70
The land requirement of the proposed
Colony 40
2x660 MW Thermal Power Plant is around
Miscellaneous 45
925 acres (private land: 882 acres and
government land: 43 acres). There is no Total Area 925
Forest Land involved in the Main Plant * Excluding MGR and water pipeline corridor
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While planning, utmost care has been taken to acquire optimum land for the project. The
plant will be located in such a manner so as to minimize disturbance of the villagers. No
homestead displacement is expected. The land requirement break-up for the project is
given in Table 2.3.
Three villages, namely Birra, Siladehi and Gatwa will be affected by the project. The land
acquisition process is in progress in all the three villages affected by the project. The
Rehabilitation and Resettlement of these PAHs is being done as per the National R&R
Policy, 2007 and Chhattisgarh State R&R Policy.
Around 45 acres will be required for intake well and approach roads. Additionally the
company will be constructing a private railway siding for about 40 kms which will require
around 325 acres which comprises of 320 acres of government and Private Land. It also
includes about 5.35 acres of revenue forest land for which Forest Diversion is under
process for linear acquisition. The dedicated railway line will cross around 25 villages.
2.3.2 Source of Water and Availability
The source of water for the plant is Mahanadi River, which is a perennial river. Water
Resource Department, Chhattisgarh has planned to construct a barrage on Mahanadi
River. Water drawl point for the project will be from the barrage. The estimated requirement
of make-up water for the 1320 MW capacity power project would be about 36 MCM (4110
m3/hr or 40 cusec) with recovery. Chhattisgarh Water Resource Department has allotted 36
MCM of water annually from Mahanadi River (Annexure VIII).
In March 2013, WRD Chhattisgarh has confirmed that the water for the proposed project
will be stored in Basantpur Barrage being built on River Mahanadi. The barrage is around 5
kms from the project boundary.
The requirement of construction water for the project would be met from Hasdeo River. The
construction water requirement will be about 1.75 cusecs.
2.3.3 Fuel Requirement, Availability and Transportation
2.3.3.1 Coal (Domestic)
Coal requirement for a 1320 MW plant, is Table 2.4: Coal Quality from SECL Coal Mines
estimated at 6.40MTPA considering Proximate Analysis (as Received)
average GCV of 3500 kcal/kg at 90% PLF. Parameter Unit Value
SECL Coalfield has been considered as Total Moisture % 15
source of coal. Coal is proposed to be Ash % 42
transported through Indian Railways VM % 21
network from SECL source to Champa Fixed Carbon % 22
Railway Station (RS) and then to site
Ultimate Analysis (Equilibrated Basis)
through dedicated railway siding (to be
constructed). The likely source of coal is Carbon % 35.48
SECL Coal field about 100 km away Hydrogen % 2.62
(Application is already given to SLC, Nitrogen % 0.65
Ministry of Coal). Station Heat Rate has Oxygen % 3.88
been considered as 2152 Kcal/kwh. The Sulphur % 0.37
coal quality considered for the plant is HGI 55.00
given in Table 2.4. Whereas, the GCV Kcal/Kg 3500
concentrations of heavy metal present in AFT °C > 1400
coal are given in Table 2.5.

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Table 2.5: Heavy Metal Analysis of Coal

S. No. Metals Unit Results
1. Lead (Pb) ppm 1.74
2. Arsenic (As) ppm <0.01
3. Cadmium (Cd) ppm <0.01
4. Chromium (Cr) ppm 6.67
5. Mercury (Hg) ppm <0.01

2.3.3.2 Coal (Imported)

However, there is a delay in grant of long term coal linkage as no meeting of SLC (LT) has
taken place for the 12th 5-year plan power projects. As an interim measure, MBPCL have
signed a fuel supply agreement (Annexure IX) with an Indonesia firm Pt. Mitra Setia Tanah
Bumbu for supply of imported coal for the above project. The imported coal will be
transported from Dhamra Port in Odisha. This will be a stop gap arrangement to implement
the project on schedule. MBPCL shall again approach the Ministry of Environment & Forest
for necessary amendment in EC conditions, once the long-term coal linkage for domestic
coal is available.
The imported coal requirement for the proposed 2x660 MW Thermal Power Plant with an
typical GCV of 3800 kcal/kg and station heat rate 2152 kcal/kwh at a plant load factor
(PLF) of 90% is estimated to approximately 5.9 MTPA. The imported coal requirement is
on lower side compare to the domestic coal requirement, which was estimated at 6.4
MTPA on an average GCV of 3500 kcal/kg. The expected analysis of imported coal is
indicated in the Table 2.6 below.
Table 2.6: Coal Analysis of Imported Coal
Parameter Unit Range Typical Rejection
Moisture % 22 – 35% 28.5 Above 40%
Ash % 15 – 25% 20.0 Above 30%
Volatile Matter % 25 – 40% 32.5 Above 45%
Total Sulphur % 0.1 – 0.4% 0.4 Above 0.5%
Gross Calorific Value (kcal/kg) kcal/kg 3500 - 4000 3800 Below 3200
2.3.3.3 Support Fuel
Light Diesel Oil (LDO) will be used only for cold start-up and heavy furnace oil (HFO) will
be used as support fuel at low loads and for flame stabilization. The requirement of furnace
oil for 2 x 660 MW Power Plant has been estimated as 9829 KL per annum. These fuels
will be transported by either rail tankers or by road tanker. Seven days of oil storage is
being considered. The specification of LDO will be as per IS-1460 and HFO is as per
specification of IS-1593.
Table 2.7: Analysis of HFO and LDO
No. Particulars Units (HFO) (LDO)
1 Flash Point °C minimum 66 66
2 Viscosity Centistoke at 50 °C 370 2.5-15.7
3 Ash Content % maximum 0.1 0.02
4 Water Content by volume % maximum 1 0.25
5 Sediments by weight % maximum 0.25 0.1
6 Total Sulphur by weight % maximum 4.5 1.8
7 Acidity in Organic - Nil Nil

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8 Density Kg/m at 15°C, max. 890-950 850-870
9 Pour Point °C minimum 20 21
10 Relevant Indian Standard IS 1593 IS 1460
11 Gross Calorific value J/g 41868 41868
2.3.4 Power Evacuation
It is proposed to adopt the evacuation voltage as 400 kV. Power Generated from each 660
MW units would be stepped up to the evacuation voltage level through suitably rated
Generator Transformer and will be evacuated through 400 kV transmission lines.

2.4 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION

2.4.1 Technology
The proposed plant will be using super-critical technology. The thermal efficiency of the
power plant can be improved by using the steam at super critical condition. The
improvement in overall efficiency of the plant compared to sub critical parameters will be at
least 2%. The "efficiency" of the thermodynamic process of a coal-fired power describes
how much of the energy that is fed into the cycle is converted into electrical energy. The
greater the output of electrical energy for a given amount of energy input, the higher the
efficiency. A thermal power plant based on supercritical technology is more efficient than a
subcritical plant, producing more power from less coal and with lower emissions.
The critical condition of water: Critical pressure = 221bar
Critical temperature = 374º C
At most elevated condition the steam is supercritical. Thus, if water is at a supercritical
pressure and is heated the temperature will increase continuously. At a particular value the
water will flash instantaneously into steam and super heating will commence. There is no
change of specific volume from the liquid to the dry steam state.
Benefits of Supercritical Thermal Cycle Technology: The benefit of Super-critical
Technology is listed as below:

Reduced fuel consumption due to improved plant efficiency.

Significant reduction in CO2 emissions.

Excellent availability, comparable with that of an existing sub-critical plant.

Low Coal consumption results to low NOx, SO2 and particulate emissions compare to
subcritical plant

Overall reduction in Auxiliary Power Consumption

Reduction in requirement of ash dyke land and consumptive water.

Sliding pressure operation due to once through system.

Uniform distribution of heat due to spiral wall arrangement leading to less boiler tube
failure, thereby improving system continuity and availability of the station.

Less start up time of the boiler

Can be fully integrated with appropriate CO2 capture technology.
In summary, highly efficient plant with best available pollution control technology will
reduce existing pollution levels by burning less coal per megawatt-hour produced.
2.4.2 Process Description
In a thermal power plant, the chemical energy of the fuel (coal) is first converted into
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(through a turbine) and finally into electrical energy (through a generator). It has the
following steps.

The coal is transferred from the coal handling plant by conveyor belt to the coal
bunkers, from where it is fed to the pulverizing mills, which grind it to fine powder.
The finely powdered coal, mixed with air is then blown into the boiler by a fan where it
burns.

The process of combustion releases thermal energy from coal. The boiler walls are
lined with boiler tubes containing high quality demineralized water (known as boiler
feed water). The combustion heat is absorbed by the boiler tubes and the heat
converts the boiler feed water into steam at high pressure and temperature. The
steam, discharged through nozzles on the turbine blades, makes the turbine to rotate,
which in turn rotates the generator coupled to the end of the turbine. Rotation of
generator produces electricity, which is passed to the step-up transformer to increase
its voltage so that it can be transmitted efficiently. The power is evacuated via
switchyard through a Transmission System.

During combustion, the non-combustible part of coal is converted into ash. A small
part of ash (about 20%) binds together to form lumps, which fall into the ash pits at
the bottom of the furnace. This part of ash, known as bottom ash is water quenched
ground and then conveyed to pits for subsequent disposal to ash disposal area or
sale.

Major part of the ash (about 80%) is in fine powder form, known as Fly Ash, and is
carried out of the boiler along with the flue gas. The flue gas, after heat recovery, is
passed through the electrostatic precipitators, where the ash is trapped by electrodes
charged with high voltage electricity.

The flue gases exiting from the Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) are discharged
through a tall chimney for wider dispersal of remaining ash particles and gases. The
ash collected in the ESP hoppers is extracted in dry form and conveyed to dry ash
storage silos from where it is supplied to user industries. Unused part of fly ash shall
be taken to ash ponds for disposal.

The steam, after passing through the turbines, is condensed back into water in
condensers and the same is re-used as a boiler feed water for making steam. The
reasons for condensing and reusing the steam are following: -
o The cost of boiler feed water is very high as it is very pure demineralised water
hence reuse is economical.
o The use of condenser lowers the temperature at the exit end and hence
increases the efficiency of the turbine.
 The condenser contains tubes through which cold water is constantly pumped. The
steam passing around the tubes of condenser looses heat and condenses as water.
During this process, the steam gets cooled while cooling water gets heated up (by
about 10oC). This hot water is cooled in a cooling tower and recycled for cooling.
However, in order to control dissolved solids, a certain amount of blow-down is
required from the cooling towers, which is used in the plant for other usages such as
service water, coal dust suppression etc.
2.5 PLANT LAYOUT
The Plot Plan for the project has been developed considering the following aspects:
a) Area of the land, its shape and size
b) Predominant wind direction
c) Rail and road approach
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e) Location and direction of water intake point

f) Location of water reservoir, ash disposal area
g) The switchyard orientation has been planned taking into consideration the
requirement of power evacuation.
The predominant wind directions are from north and west. The expansion of main power
house has been contemplated from south to north. Service building has been located
towards south of main power house. Permanent facilities like workshop, O&M stores etc.
located towards north of the main plant. The ash slurry / ash water pump house is kept
towards south of chimney. The intake / discharge ducts have been routed in the corridor
between transformer yard and switchyard and location of CWPH is chosen, so as to
minimize the length of CW ducts. Space provision for FGD has been kept towards west of
main plant behind chimney.
The induced draft cooling towers have been located south west of main plant sufficiently
away from main plant and switchyard. The water treatment plant and the DM water
facilities are located close to main plant and towards west of main plant.
The coal handling plant and the coal stockyard are located towards south west of the main
plant. Presently, track hopper has been considered for coal unloading from BOBR wagon.
However, in case BOBR wagons are not available wagon tipplers can be installed in lieu of
track hopper.
Construction office and stores have been provided in the area available towards west of
CHP. Pre assembly and lay down area has been provided in west of WTP area. Peripheral
green belt has been provided all-round except in front of switch yard.
The plant layout is depicted in Figure 2.1.

2.6 PLANT WATER SYSTEM

As discussed earlier, water requirement for the station is proposed to be drawn from
Mahanadi flowing at a distance of 3 km from the plant site. The station would deploy re-
circulating cooling water system using cooling towers. The power plant envisages as
closed cycle type of cooling water system utilizing four Induced Draft Cooling Towers. The
water requirement for the project will be limited to 4110 m3/hr and Water Balance Diagram
in shown in Figure 2.2.
As per the available data of water quality, a cycle of concentration of 5.0 will be considered
for the CW circuit. Appropriate acidulation and chemical dozing shall be adopted for this
purpose. Utmost care has been taken to maximize the recycle / reuse of effluents and
minimize effluent quantity as well as the water consumption. In view of the Corporate
Responsibility for Environment Protection, plant will follow the ‘Zero Discharge Norms’ i.e.
no effluent will be discharged outside the plant boundary.
The oily wastes from fuel oil handling area and main plant area shall be treated using oil
water separator and the treated water shall be led to the tube settler provided for service
water waste for further treatment and reuse in service water system.
Water mainly be used for condenser cooling, cooling of SG & TG auxiliaries and various
other requirements like SG makeup, fire protection system, air-conditioning and ventilation
system and plant potable and service water etc.
2.6.1 Make-up Water System
The make-up water for the plant will be provided through raw water reservoir constructed at
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made available to the reservoir. The reservoir shall be sized to store 29,59,200 m3 i.e.
about 30 days requirement of the make-up water of the plant. For pumping of raw water
from reservoir two pumps of capacity with margin 2600 m3/hr each have been proposed.
2.6.2 Water Pre-treatment System
Since the turbidity of the river water is high especially during monsoon and the quality of
influent water required by various systems in the plant is clarified water with turbidity less
than 50 ppm, it is proposed to provide two clarifluculator type clarifiers of capacity (2x60%)
2500 m3/hr each considering total clarified water required as 3480 m3/hr for CW system.
and DM water plant taken directly from the reservoir. The raw water from the reservoir will
be pumped to the clarifiers. The clarified water from the clarifiers will be stored in a clarified
water storage tank of capacity 12000 m3. The clarified water storage tank will be in two
compartments feeding to a common sump to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Clarified
water from clarified water storage tank will be pumped to the cold water channel of CW
system. Two (1W+1S) pumps for each units of capacity 2800 m3/hr each will be provided
for this purpose. The clarified water shall be the source of water for:-
a) Service water system
b) CW system
c) Cooling tower make up
Service Water System: An overhead service water storage tank will be located near the
clarified water pump house and will be fed by 2 (1W+1S) service water pump of capacity
250m3/hr each with clarified water from the clarifier water storage tank. The service water
required for air conditioning, ventilation system makeup and all other area of plant will be
taken from this over head service tank by gravity. Potable water from filtered water
reservoir will be pumped to potable water overhead storage tanks one inside plant and
another inside colony. Two sets of (1W+1S) pumps of capacity 25 m3/hr & 60 m3/hr will be
provided to meet the potable water requirement of plant & colony.
Circulating Water System: Clarified water will be supplied as make-up water for closed
cycle type CW system. Clarified water shall be supplied from clarified water storage tank to
the cold water channel of CW system. Water from cold water channel will enter into the CW
pump house through bar screens / trash racks at low velocity to filter out debris. Isolating
gates shall be provided after the screens to facilitate maintenance. The total water
requirement for the condenser and auxiliary cooling is estimated to be approximately
80,000 m3/hr per unit, considering temperature rise of circulating water, across the
condenser of about 10ºC.
The Cooling water from the common (for both the 660 MW units) fore-bay channel will be
pumped to the condensers located in the station building by 5 (4W +1S) CW pumps of
capacity 42000 m3/hr each through MS pipe. The hot water from the condensers is
proposed to be conveyed back to the cooling tower through MS pipe under pressure.
The cooling water requirements for the Auxiliaries of Steam generator and Turbine
generators each unit would be tapped from the CW pipe at the upstream of condenser and
the return water from the circuit would be led to the CW discharge pipe after condenser.
Re-cooled water after cooling tower will be led to the CW pump house through the cold
water channel by gravity. CW System blow-down would be drawn from Condenser return
header. Suitable chemical treatment of CW water needs to be done for inhibiting growth of
algae etc.
2.6.3 Condenser Cooling Water System
The proposed CW pump house shall have five CW pumps (4 working and 1 standby). The
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steel lined concrete encased pipe for each unit. Hot water from condenser shall also be
conveyed through a similar pipe of same size to induced draught cooling towers. The
cooling towers (2) shall be of induced draught type which includes cooling water basin
made up of RCC with suitable foundation system.
2.6.4 Potable, Service & Other Water Systems
The service water system shall cover clarified water requirements of HVAC, Seal water for
AHP (Ash Handling Plant) and Plant service water etc. 3X100% capacity service water
pumps (2 for Unit I and 1 for Unit II) will be used to pump water from the clarified water
storage tank to service water overhead tank. Service water Pumps and Fire water Pumps
will be located in a common pump house near clarified water storage tank. One each
service water overhead tank will be provided for each unit. Water from the overhead tank to
the different consumption points would be distributed by gravity.
Potable water for colony and plant will be pumped from water treatment plant to potable
water storage tank through filters. For distribution to plant and colony separate pumps will
be provided. A pipe network for distribution of potable water for plant shall be provided from
the potable water storage tank.
2.6.5 Water Treatment Systems
The Water Treatment System of the project comprises Chlorination Plant, Condensate
Polishing Plant, Effluent treatment plant and Ash Water re-circulation / recovery System as
described below
Chlorination Plant: Chlorination plant shall be provided for chlorine dosing in the CW
system to avoid the growth of algae and bacteria. CW chlorination system would consist of
three chlorinator evaporator sets each of 100 Kg capacity. Complete chlorination plant shall
be located indoor. A chlorine leak absorption system shall be provided for chlorination plant
to neutralize chlorine leakage from chlorine tonner. Chlorination plant shall be provided
with required chlorine tone containers, instrumentation, panels, chlorine leak detectors etc.
Condensate Polishing Plant: For maintaining the feed water purity condensate polishing
plant shall be provided in the feed water cycle at the downstream of condensate extraction
pumps as per the existing practice. The condensate polishing plant shall be of full flow,
deep mixed resin bed type consisting of capacity service vessels for each unit. The resins
to be used would be strong acid cation and strong base anion type, appropriate for
condensate polishing system. A common external regeneration facility shall be provided.
The exhausted charge of resins from the service vessel shall be hydraulically transferred to
the resin separation / cation regeneration vessel for regeneration and reuse. Spare charge
of resin shall be kept in the mixed resin storage tank for immediate exchange of resins with
the exhausted ones. One additional charge of resin shall be procured for use during start
up of both the units. Acid, Alkali and DM Water Storage for regeneration, and Wastewater
Neutralisation facilities shall be provided separately for the external regeneration facility. To
avoid separation of cation & anion resin due to long length of pipe line, condensate
polishing plant shall be installed between both units.
Effluent Treatment Plant: The clarifier blow down collected in a sludge sump. From there
it will be pumped to a thickener. The overflow from the thickener will be sent to the CMB
and the sludge will be led to the common sludge pit. The filter backwash waste water will
be led to the same waste recovery tank. The supernatant water from waste recovery tank
will be pumped to the CMB and the sludge will be led to the common sludge pit. The plant
waste drain water from the various area i.e. boiler blow-down, transformer yard & fuel oil
tank will be collected in a sump and from there it will be pumped to the oil separator. From
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will be collected separately and disposed. The D M plant neutralization pit effluent and a
portion cooling tower blow-down will also be sent to CMB. From CMB, water will be
pumped for gardening & dust separation system for coal & ash silo. Major part of cooling
tower blowdown will be utilized directly in bottom ash & fly ash disposal.
2.7 COAL HANDLING SYSTEM
The coal from mine will be transported through Bottom Opening Broad Gauge Rail (BOBR)
and / or BOXN wagons to the plant site. The coal will be unloaded, screened and crushed
in coal handling plant. From there coal will be conveyed through belt conveyors up to the
steam generator (SG) bunkers or stockyard for reclaiming. Two streams of conveyors and
equipments will be provided for carrying coal from track hopper and / or Wagon Tippler to
the stockyard and to bunkers. Out of two streams, one will be normally operating and the
other will be standby.
Design criteria and Assumption:
• Coal required for two units at maximum continuous rating (TMCR) condition based
on Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of 3500 Kcal/kg is 730 TPH at 90% P.L.F
considering heat rate 2152 kcal/ kWh
• The maximum lump size of the coal received at power plant will be (-) 300 mm. and
crushed to (-) 150mm by primary crusher and then to (-) 20mm size by secondary
crusher at crusher house.
• A coal stockyard is considered for stacking of coal for 30 days.
• Coal handling system is sized to operate for about 16 hrs per day.
• Coal handling system would be designed for 2x660 MW units.
Two streams of conveyors and equipments will be provided for carrying coal from track
hopper to the stockyard and to bunkers. Out of two streams, one will be normally operating
and the other will be standby.
The schematic diagram of the coal handling plant is given in Figure 2.3.
2.8 ASH HANDLING SYSTEM
The ash is generated due to combustion of coal as residue. For the proposed plant, the
total ash generation, taking ash content in coal to be 42%, will be about 306.6 TPH at 90%
PLF. Ash is collected at the bottom of the furnace as bottom ash, economizer hoppers as
eco ash, air-preheater hoppers as APH ash, electrostatic precipitator (ESP) hoppers as fly
ash and stack hoppers as stack ash. The quantum of ash generation would depend on the
plant load factor and the quality of coal being fed.
Bottom Ash: The bottom ash resulting from the combustion of coal in the boiler shall fall
into a W-type water impounded (water filled) ash storage hopper provided under the
furnace bottom. The bottom ash hopper discharge gates shall be opened once in a shift of
eight (8) hrs for 1 hr 30 minutes and the stored ash shall be removed by means of jet
pumps and transported through slurry pipe lines to the ash slurry sump integral in the ash
slurry pump house for its further disposal to the dump area by means of ash slurry disposal
pumps. Each section of the bottom ash hopper shall be provided with two ash gates, two
clinker grinders and two jet pumps complete with feed gate housings. Only one set of
equipment under each section shall be in operation during the ash removal operation, with
the other set as standby. The schematic diagram of the bottom ash handling system is
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Fly Ash: The fly ash system will be designed to collect fly ash fully in dry form in silos or
fully in slurry form in slurry sump using vacuum cum pressure pneumatic conveying
system. The fly ash collected at the ESP hoppers, air pre-heater hoppers, and stack will be
conveyed by vacuum system to either intermediate FA surge hopper for further
transportation to silos or to the slurry sump through collector tank and wetting unit as
shown in the flow diagram. The fly ash will be sequentially extracted from the FA hoppers
by creating vacuum in the extraction piping circuit with the help of vacuum pumps. Two
adequately sized fly ash piping streams as shown in the flow diagram will be provided.
Both the streams will be in operation simultaneously for fly ash removal. Bag filter will be
provided on intermediate surge hopper. The FA evacuation system from intermediate
surge hopper to silo is designed such that, the ash collected in eight hours will be cleared
in about five hours time at the rate of 660 TPH. The fly ash collected in the intermediate FA
surge hoppers will be conveyed to FA silo by pressure type pneumatic system. The
capacity of the intermediate surge hopper will be about eight hours storage. Two conveying
pipelines will be provided below each intermediate surge hopper. A vent filter will be
mounted on each silo to reduce the environmental pollution. The capacity of silo would be
of 12 hours storage. The intermediate surge hoppers will be provided with two more
openings below which rotary feeder, wetting unit, feed sump and jet pumps will be installed
for pumping the fly ash in slurry form to ash slurry sump. The schematic diagram of the fly
ash handling system is given in Figure 2.5.
Ash Disposal: The dry fly ash shall be collected in the storage silo. There will be four
outlets from ash Silo. First outlet will be used for loading the closed ash container/Bulkers,
Second for evacuation through ash conditioner in to the open trucks. Third will be kept for
emergency evacuation in slurry mode. Fourth will be kept as standby. Figure 2.6

Bottom ash slurry and fly ash slurry will be pumped from ash slurry sump to ash disposal
area. Three series (2W + 1S) of slurry pumps of capacity appox 800 m3/hr each and one
pipe line associated with each series would be provided. The bottom ash overflow will be
collected in a sump near the bottom ash hopper area and will be pumped to the ash slurry
sump using horizontal centrifugal type drain pumps.
Ash Water Recovery System: The ash water from the ash pond will flow to the setting
pond through the collecting wells where the ash particles will settle down. This ash water
will be treated in the clarifier to reduce the suspended solids and clear water will be
collected in the clear water sump. This water will be pumped for utilization in the ash
handling plant.
2.9 TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
2.9.1 Importance of Efficiency
Since the time thermal power stations have been engineered, there is a quest for efficiency
improvement. The general supercritical parameters for 660 MW boilers are: 251kg/cm2 of
pressure and 571ºC SH and 603ºC RH of temperature.
2.9.2 Methods of Increasing Ranking Cycle Efficiency
The steam power cycle efficiency can be improved by the following methods:
• Raising supply temperature by super heating: Increasing the turbine inlet temperature
of steam will raise the heat supply to the boiler more than the heat rejection.
• Raising inlet pressure of steam: Increasing the pressure will mean increase in
saturation temperature at which steam evaporates thus increasing the average inlet
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• Efficiency can be improved by dropping the final pressure (or temperature) at which
heat is rejected.
• Regenerative heating: Heating the feed water pumped to the boiler by bleeding
steam from turbine.
• Reheat cycle: Reheating of steam in boiler after it has already expanded in high
pressure (HP) turbine will avoid moisture formation in low pressure (LP) Turbine.
Also more heat content of steam before LP turbine will improve efficiency.
2.9.3 Thermodynamic Cycle
The thermodynamic cycle for 660MW units will consider super-critical steam parameters.
The unit comprises the boiler, the steam turbine generator, the condenser, the condensate
extraction and boiler feed system along with all other necessary equipment for
single/double reheat-regenerative cycle. For the purposed of the study, the steam
parameters at the other end of the boiler have been considered to be 251 Kg/Cm2 (abs.),
571°C with steaming capacity of about 2118 TPH as p er the established practice of the
units in 660MW range. Corresponding steam parameters at the turbine inlet would be
247Kg/Cm2 (abs.) and 566°C and reheated steam parameters wou ld be about 55 Kg/Cm2
(abs.) and 600°C. The MP/IP cylinders may be of sin gle/double casing design as per
manufacturers’ standard. The exhaust from HP-IP turbine will further expand in the double
flow LP Turbine.
The exhaust steam from the LP turbine will be cooled in the main steam condenser by
circulation of required quantity of cooling water and its vacuum will be maintained by two of
the four (2)100% capacity vacuum pumps maintaining a backpressure of 76 mm Hg (abs.)
The condenser would be twin flow, double pass, horizontal shell and tube cooled by
circulation of cooling water (inlet water temperature will be 33ºC max.) in re-circulating
cooling water circuit using wet type cooling tower.
The regenerative feeds heating system will consist of four stages of low pressure heaters,
one gland steam condenser, one separate drain cooler, one spray-cum-tray type dearator,
and three high pressure heaters. The condensate drawn from condenser hot well by
3x50% capacity motor driven condensate extraction pumps will be pumps to the dearator
through condensate polishing unit, gland steam condenser, drain cooler and the LP
heaters. The boiler feed pumps and pumped to the respective boiler, through the three
higher-pressure heaters, would draw the feed water. Three boiler feed pumps [two turbine
driven of 50% capacity each and one motor driven of 35% capacity] have been envisaged
for each unit.
2.9.4 Supercritical Boiler
A Boiler operating at a pressure above critical point is called Supercritical Boiler.
Supercritical Boiler has no drum and heat-absorbing surface being, in effect, one
continuous tube hence called ‘once through Supercritical Pressure Boilers‘. Boiler Feed
Pump pressurizes the water in boiler, sensible heat is added in feed heaters, economizer
and furnace tubes, until water attains saturation temperature and flashes instantaneously
to dry saturated steam and super heating commences.
2.9.5 Steam Generator
The Steam Generator shall be super critical or once through type, tower or two pass type,
water tube, pulverized coal fired. The configuration / arrangement of the steam generator
will be as per the standard proven design of the manufacturer. Steam Generator design
shall be suitable for variable pressure operation from 40% to 90% BMCR. Indicative main
parameters for the Steam Generator at its maximum continuous rating will be as follows:

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1 Main steam flow at super-heater outlet, T/hr 2118

2
2 Pressure at super heater outlet, kg/cm (a) 251
2
3 Pressure at HP turbine inlet, kg/cm (a) 247
º
4 Temperature at SH outlet, C 571
5 Main steam temperature at HP turbine inlet ºC 566
º
6 Steam temperature at re-heater outlet , C 603
º
7 Reheat Steam temperature at IP turbine inlet C 600
º
8 Feed water temperature at economizer inlet, C 290
2.9.6 Turbine and its Auxiliaries
The scope of each TG unit of 660 MW shall broadly cover the Steam Turbine and
generator along with its integral systems and auxiliaries like lube oil system, control-fluid
system, condensers, condenser air evacuation system, HP & LP Bypass system, complete
regenerative feed heating system, condensate pumps along-with their drives, boiler feed
water pumps along-with their drives, automatic turbine run-up system, instrumentation and
control devices, turbine supervisory instruments, turbine protection and interlock system,
automatic turbine testing system and turbine hall EOT cranes.
2.10 WORKSHOP AND GENERAL STORES EQUIPMENTS
2.10.1 Workshop
The Power Plant will be equipped with a workshop capable of catering to the routine
maintenance/ repair required for the plant. The equipment and facilities will include lathe
machines, milling machines, boring machines, motor rewinding machines, welding
equipment and flame cutting machine, etc. required for handling also will be installed in the
workshop.
2.10.2 Permanent Stores
Permanent stores will be a combination of open storage areas and enclosed buildings
required for the proper up-keep of spare parts. The stores will be equipped with suitable
parts handling system. Air conditioned rooms will be provided for storage of electronic
equipment. Hazardous chemicals will be stored in a separate confined area. Computerized
spares management system also will be adopted in the stores for spares accounting and
control.
2.10.3 Roads
All roads for the complete plant area (except those, which are already provided) shall be
provided. All works related to maintain continuity of road system shall be constructed in
addition to approach roads to different buildings / facilities related to storage, equipment
areas where access is necessary from inspection and O & M point of view as well as
functional point of view.
2.10.4 Drains
Drains shall be constructed on both sides of the roads which shall discharge in to the trunk
drain. The trunk drain shall be connected to the nearby natural drainage system. Drains
shall be of brick masonry/RCC construction.
2.10.5 Sewerage
R.C.C. concrete pipes / C.I. pipes shall be used for sewage disposal and / or to be
extended to the existing system to match the future requirement. Extended aeration type
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system including Central Monitoring Basin (CMB) as per applicable local bylaws / pollution
standard / conditions of State and / or Central authorities
2.10.6 Railway Siding
Coal is proposed to be transported through Indian Railway’s network from the mine end to
nearest railway station near power plant site. Railway siding is to be constructed to connect
Indian railway’s network to plant and also for handling coal and other materials.
2.11 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The first 660 MW units will be commissioned in 42 months (as per client data) from the
Zero Date i.e. Main Plant Award and the second unit at an interval of 6 months.

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2x660 MW CHHATTISGARH, THERMAL POWER PROJECT.

MB POWER (CHHATTISGARH) LIMITED

235 OKHLA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PHASE-III NEW
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NEW DELHI - 110015, INDIA

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3. BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS

3.1 INTRODUCTION
The technical details of the proposed 2x660 MW supercritical coal-based Thermal Power
Project has been described in the Chapter 2. In order to assess environmental impacts due
to the proposed project, it is essential to monitor the environmental quality prevailing at the
project site and its surrounding areas prior to implementation of the project. This chapter
outlines the present environmental setting of the project site and its influence area (10 km
radius from site).
The parameters of environmental impact can be identified by elaborating the various aspects
of environment which can be divided as: (i) Physical aspect which include topography,
geological aspects, soil characteristics, etc; (ii) Meteorological aspects which includes the air
environment and micro-climatic factors including air quality; (iii) Water and Drainage aspect
which includes water environment i.e. surface water and groundwater condition and area
drainage; (iv) biological aspect including the type of flora and fauna; and lastly (v) socio-
economic aspects relating to demographic and socio-economic conditions of the population
around the project site.

3.2 STUDY AREA AND PERIOD

For base-line data collection, an area covering 10 km radius from the proposed project site
has been considered as per EIA guidelines published by the MoEF, Govt. of India. Baseline
data of prominent environmental attributes like ambient air, water, soil, geology, water use,
hydrology, noise, meteorology, socio-economic features, terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology,
land use etc. was collected. The baseline study for the project was conducted during the
post-monsoon season from October to December, 2009.

3.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED

For collecting the baseline data (primary and secondary) during the study period, a
temporary field office was established at Birra. The following methodology was adopted for
data collection:
• Sampling of soil and water, monitoring of air quality and noise level and other field data
collection were carried out by the team operating from the field station.
• A meteorological station was setup on the roof top of a house in Birra village. Wind
speed, wind direction, dry and wet bulb temperature, relative humidity and general
weather conditions were recorded throughout the study period.
• In order to assess the Ambient Air Quality (AAQ), samples of ambient air were collected
by installation of Respirable Dust Sampler at different locations from the study area
during study period and analyzed for primary air pollutants to work out the existing status
of air quality.
• Ground water samples were collected during the study period from existing tube wells
and surface water collected from rivers and available local surface water body like pond,
lakes etc. The samples were analyzed for parameters necessary to determine water

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quality (based on IS: 10500 criteria) and those which are relevant from the point of view
of environmental impact of the proposed thermal power plant.
• Grab samples of soil were collected and analyzed for relevant physical and chemical
characteristics in order to assess the impact of the proposed project on soil.
• The noise level measurements were made at various locations in one hour intervals of
time with the help of sound level meter in the study area to establish the baseline noise
levels in the impact zone.
• Socio-economic data was collected from field studies and secondary sources like
Census of India 2001.
• Inventory of flora and fauna species was made by a team of ecologist during the site visit
in December 2009 and collected data from DCF Champa.

3.4 REGIONAL AND LOCATIONAL SETTING

3.4.1 Location
As already mentioned the site falls within the revenue boundary of three villages, viz. Birra,
Siladehi and Gatwa. The coordinates of the site is given in Table 3.1. The project boundary
along with ash pond superimposed on a topo-sheet with coordinates is given in Figure 3.1.
Table 3.1: Coordinates of Project Site
S. No. Latitude Longitude
1. 21º45’57.77”N 82º44’24.92”E
2. 21º45’13.32”N 82º44’44.97”E
3. 21º45’13.25”N 82º45’17.39”E
4. 21º45’31.25”N 82º45’50.23”E
5. 21º45’52.67”N 82º45’56.38”E
6. 21º46’14.69”N 82º45’32.05”E
Source: GPS Reading by MBP(C)L
3.4.2 Seismology
The seismic hazard map of India was updated in 2004 by the Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS).The study area viz the Raigarh region of Chhattisgarh fall in Seismic Zone III. However,
incidences of minor tremors have been reported just a few years back. During the designing
and construction stage of the project, this fact will be considered to make an earthquake free
building.
3.4.3 Sensitivity
There is no wildlife sanctuary, national parks and archeological monuments within 15 km
radius of the project site. There is no forest-land within the study area. The nearest famous
temple is Lakshmaneshvar Mahadev Temple at Kharaud, which is located 21 km from the
proposed site.
3.4.4 Connectivity
The site is well accessible by Major District Road from NH-200 which is 35 km away from the
project site. Champa is the nearest railway station located north of the project site at a
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Fig 3.1 Site on Toposheet
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3.5 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.5.1 Topography
Topographic features of the study area are depicted in Survey of India’s topographical sheet
No. 64 K/9. The land is slightly undulating with the average altitude of about 226 m above
MSL. Overall there will be no requirements for cutting and filling. Leveling of land in some
parts of the site will be required before construction.
3.5.2 Soil Quality
Assessment of soil quality is an important aspect with reference to tree plantations,
percolation of water, groundwater impact, etc. The soil quality of the study area has been
assessed by collecting samples from 6 (six) different locations. Details of soil sampling
locations are presented in Table 3.2 and depicted in Figure 3.2.

Table 3.2: Details of Soil Sampling Locations

S. No. Location Code Distance w.r.t. Site Direction w.r.t. Site Criteria for Selection
1. Siladehi S1 - - Ash disposal area
2. Birra S2 1.0 E Nearest major settlement
3. Mohatara S3 2.0 W Near Hasdeo River
4. Bhatapara S4 1.0 SW Near Plant Site
5. Devrani S5 2.5 SSE Near Mahanadi
6. Gatwa S6 - - Plant area
Source: GreenC Survey 2009
Random soil samples were collected by ‘Auger’ up to depth of 15cm and homogenized. The
homogenized samples were then packed in polythene bags and sealed with proper remarks.
The sealed samples were then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
The physical and chemical characteristics of the soil of the study area have been assessed
by analyzing various parameters as per the methods described in “Soil Chemical Analysis”
(M.L Jackson). The soil quality as analyzed from the collected samples of the study area is
given in Table 3.3.
Table 3.3: Soil Quality of the Study Area
S. No. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
1. pH pH unit 7.1 7.2 7.6 7.7 7.5 6.7
3
2. Bulk density gm/cm 1.04 1.10 1.02 1.14 1.17 1.37
3. Water holding % 31.3 30.6 35.8 29.5 27.7 25.5
Capacity
4. Soil texture ---- Silt Silt Silt Silt Silt Sandy
5. Soil Colour ---- Brown Brown Earth Brown Brown Brown
Brown
6. Nitrogen as N % 0.72 0.64 0.95 0.73 0.62 0.52
7. Phosphorus g/Kg 0.37 0.27 0.51 0.47 0.81 0.081
8. Potassium as K g/Kg 0.46 0.38 0.52 0.37 0.38 0.32
9. Calcium as Ca g/Kg 0.167 0.143 0.182 0.158 0.160 0.130
10. Nitrate as NO3 g/Kg 0.068 0.056 0.087 0.061 0.070 0.050
11. Sulphate as SO4 g/Kg 0.169 0.150 0.271 0.157 0.188 0.098
12. Electrical µmho/c 335 230 440 330 220 180
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13. Organic matter % 2.40 1.48 4.14 1.85 1.67 0.85

14. Chloride g/Kg 0.143 0.137 0.125 0.128 0.138 0.129
15. Moisture % 8.3 8.9 9.3 7.4 7.7 10.6
Source: Field Monitoring, Laboratory Analysis by GreenC

The summary of the findings on soil quality is given below:

• The soil cover of the study was found brownish in colour
• The pH of the soil samples was mostly found to be neutral to alkaline in nature and
ranges 6.7 to 7.7.
• Moisture content of the soil samples were found to be in the range of 8.3% to 10.6%
which indicates that the soil is having moderate moisture contents for agriculture
purpose.
• The texture of the soil in the study area was found predominantly silty in nature.
However, texture of the four soil samples were observed as silty and silty sand
respectively.
• Organic matter content of the soil samples was found in the range of 0.85 to 4.14 %
indicating moderate fertility status of the soil.
• Nitrogen content was found between 0.52 to 0.95 %, whereas Potash & Phosphorous
content in the range 0.32 to 0.52 g/kg as K and 0.081 to 0.81 kg/ha as P respectively.
3.5.3 Geology
The area owns the oldest archaean rocks. E-W trending Central India Shear has divided the
area into two parts, Satpura province in north and Bastar province in south. Bastar province
comprises Archaean Gneissic Complex where as Satpura province comprises granite
gneisses, metamorphics, Deccan traps and Gondwana group. The study area belongs to
Satpura province comprises the rocks of metamorphic, Deccan traps and Gondwana group.
3.5.4 Land-use Pattern
The terms ‘land use’ used in this report means land use and land cover both. The land use of
the study area was determined by utilizing three principal resources, namely
• Survey of India Topographical sheet No. 64K/9, 10, 13 & 14
• Satellites imageries without cloud cover supplied by National Remote Sensing Agency,
Hyderabad (NRSA); and
• Ground validation for interpretation of the FCC imagery
3.5.4.1 Land-use of Study Area
The land use pattern of the study area is given in Table 3.4 and shown in the pie diagram
given below (Figure 3.3). The land use/land cover map (Figure 3.4) shows the land use
pattern of the area within 10 km radius.
In the study area within 10 km radius covering about 314 sq. km of land, the major share of
the land is under agriculture which is about 263.91 sq km covering 84% of the total land
cover. Sandy and barren lands are also present in the study area which consists of
11.24sq.km and 7.65sq.km respectively and accounts for only 3.6% and 2.4% of the total
area respectively.
There are 68 villages in the study area, which cover about 9.12 sq km (2.9% of the total land)
within 10 km radius. The water bodies covering 6.7% of the total study area include
Mahanadi and Hasdeo River.

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Table 3.4: Land-use Pattern of Study Area

Land Type Area (Sq.km) Area (%)
Agriculture Land 263.91 84.0
Barren Land 7.65 2.4
Water-bodies 21.06 6.7
Sandy Area 11.24 3.6
Settlement 9.12 2.9
Vegetation 1.01 0.3
Total 314 100
Source: Satellite Imagery

3.5.4.2 Land use of Site

The land-use of the Project site is mainly covered by agricultural land (80%), water bodies
(5%) and barren land (15%). No forest land and settlement is present within the site. There
are two canals within the site which will be suitably diverted.

3.6 CLIMATOLOGY & METEOROLOGY

3.6.1 IMD Meteorological Data
The region has warm and humid climate due to positioning near Tropic of Cancer. The area
experiences warm and humid summers but cool winters. Winter season ranges from mid-
November to February and summer season ranges from March to mid-June. During a
typically hot summer day, the mercury can shoot up to 450C. The winter can be chilly with the
mercury plummeting to hit the 100C mark. The period from mid-June to September is the
monsoon season. The summary of the 30 years meteorological data of Champa IMD Station
located north of the study area is given in Table 3.5.
Table 3.5: Climatology and Meteorology of Study Region
Total Annual average rainfall is 1359.8 mm
Months Total rainfall
Winter (Dec to Feb) Dec 5.6
Jan 14.9
Feb 13.9
Total 34.4
Summer (Mar to May) Mar 21.3
Rainfall in Apr 9.2
1
mm May 15
Total 45.5
Monsoon (June to Sept) June 173.1
Jul 390.1
Aug 434.8
Sep 222.7
Total 1220.7
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Table 3.5: Climatology and Meteorology of Study Region

Nov 4.5
Dec 5.6
Total 59.2
Months Max Min Avg.
Winter (Dec to Feb) Dec 24.5 16.0 20.3
Jan 25.3 15.8 20.6
Feb 29.2 19.0 24.1
Average 26.3 16.9 21.6
Summer (Mar to May) Mar 33.8 24.2 29.0
Apr 38.3 29.8 34.1
May 40.7 33.0 36.9
Temperature
(Mean Daily Average 37.6 22.2 29.9
2
Temperature Monsoon (June to Sept) June 34.9 30.1 32.5
in ºC) Jul 29.1 26.5 27.8
Aug 28.6 26.3 27.5
Sep 29.1 26.7 17.9
Average 34.0 22.4 28.2
Post-Monsoon (Oct to Dec) Oct 29.0 24.4 26.7
Nov 26.8 19.7 23.3
Dec 24.5 16.0 20.3
Average 26.8 20.0 23.4
Winter (Dec to Feb) Month 8.30hrs 17.30hrs
Dec 70 44
Jan 67 39
Feb 57 29
Average 64.6 37.3
Summer (Mar to May) Mar 44 23
Apr 38 19
May 38 20
Relative
Average 40 20.6
3 Humidity in
per cent Monsoon (June to Sept) Jun 64 48
July 87 76
Aug 88 79
Sep 85 74
Average 81 69.2
Post-Monsoon (Oct to Dec) Oct 79 61
Nov 71 46
Dec 70 44
Average 73.3 50.3
Source: Climatological Tables (1951-1980)
The average annual rainfall experienced in the region from the 30 years meteorological data
was found to be 1359.8 m. The average maximum temperature was recorded in the month of
May at 40.7° C and the average minimum temperature was 15.8° C in January. The Relative
Humidity was reported maximum during the month of August at 88%. The predominant wind
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monsoon when the predominant was West. The wind-rose diagrams of all the four seasons
are given in Figure 3.5.

Post Monsoon
Monsoon

Winter Summer

Figure 3.5: Wind-Rose Diagram of IMD Data

3.6.2 Micrometeorology of the Project Site

As already mentioned, the meteorological data for the site was monitored during the period
October to December 2009. Table 3.6 gives the details of the rainfall, humidity, rainfall and
wind characteristics of the area.
Table 3.6: Climatology and Meteorology of Project Site (October – December 2009)
Parameter Unit October November December Post Monsoon
Total Rainfall in mm mm 8.0 0.0 0.0 8.0
Max. 78 76 79 77.7
Humidity in % Min. 46 48 43 45.7
Avg. 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.2
Max. 32.9 27.3 25.8 28.7
Temperature in ºC Min. 19.3 16.0 14.2 16.5
Avg. 26.1 21.6 20.0 22.6
Wind Speed in m/s Avg. 3.7 4.4 4.2 4.1
Predominant Wind
N,NW N,NW NW,N N, NW
Direction
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3.6.2.1 Temperature: The maximum and minimum dry bulb temperatures recorded during the
study period were 32.9°C in October and 14.2°C in D ecember respectively. The average
temperature was calculated at 22.6°C.
3.6.2.2 Relative Humidity: During the study period, mean humidity was recorded at 66.2% while
maximum and minimum humidity were observed as 78% and 43% respectively.
3.6.2.3 Rainfall: During the field monitoring survey the maximum rainfall i.e. 8 mm was
experienced in October. No rainfall was observed during the months of November and
December.
3.6.2.4 Wind Characteristics: During the study period, the average wind velocity was observed to
be 4.1 m/s. The 24 hour wind rose was prepared using the data on wind direction and
speed collected for study period. The predominant wind direction recorded was N followed
by NW as the second predominant. The wind rose diagram of the study period is shown in
Figure 3.6.

October 2008 November 2008 December 2008

Notes: (i) All readings are in percentage occurrence of wind

Figure 3.6: Wind rose October to December, 2009

The detailed hourly meteorological data as collected during the primary survey is presented
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3.6.3 Comparison of Site Meteorological Data with Climatological Data

The frequency and time of collection of data at the site differs from that of IMD Champa. A
comparison of site data generated during the three months with that of IMD, Champa reveals
the following:

The temperatures show the similar trend in both the cases.

The rainfall recorded at site was found to be less than that recorded by IMD, Champa.

The relative humidity levels at site follow the similar trend as IMD, Champa.

The wind speed at site is found one higher side compare to IMD, Champa.

The predominant wind direction is same for both the data.

3.7 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The study area represents a rural environment. The sources of air pollution in the region are
vehicular traffic, dusts arising from unpaved village roads, and domestic fuel burning and
fugitive emissions. The prime objective of the baseline air quality study was to establish the
existing ambient air quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to
standards of the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed power plant. This
section describes the identification of sampling locations, methodology adopted for
monitoring, and frequency of sampling and results of monitoring during the study period.

3.7.1 Air Monitoring Location

The air quality monitoring has been carried out at ten different locations. The details of the
monitoring are depicted in Table 3.7 and Figure 3.7. The selection of AAQ monitoring
locations was principally governed by the wind rose pattern for the Post-monsoon season
and also the accessibility of the selected sites. Major environmental receptors such as
settlements etc. were also considered for selection of monitoring locations in the 10 km
radius study area.
Table 3.7: Details of AAQ Monitoring Locations
Distance in
S. Direction
Location Code km w.r.t. Criteria for Selection
No. w.r.t site
site
1. Siladehi AQ1 0 - On-site
2. Birra AQ2 1.0 ESE Nearest major settlement
3. Devraha AQ3 4.5 SE Predominant downwind quadrant
4. Bhatpara AQ4 2 S Predominant downwind
5. Devrani AQ5 3.5 SSE Predominant downwind
6. Taldevri AQ6 2.5 N Upwind
7. Alikud AQ7 6.5 S Predominant downwind
nd
8. Barra AQ8 4.5 WNW 2 Predominant Upwind
9. Gatwa AQ9 1.0 NNW Nearest settlement to site
10. Bandabra AQ10 4.5 NE Near main road
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3.7.2 Sampling Method

3.7.2.1 Frequency and Parameters for Sampling
Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two samples per
week at three or four locations at a time. The baseline data of ambient air has been
generated for the following parameters as mentioned below:
 Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM);
 Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM);
 PM 2.5
 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2);
 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX);
 Mercury (Hg).
3.7.2.2 Instruments used for Sampling
Respirable Dust Samplers APM-451 of Envirotech Instrument Pvt. Ltd. make were installed
for monitoring Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable fraction (<10 microns) and
gaseous pollutants like SO2 and NOX. Whereas the concentration Particulate matter 2.5 was
monitored by installing Envirotech made APM 50MFC particulate matter sampler.
Mercury in ambient air was monitored electro-thermal atomic absorption spectro-photometric
method. The dust samples for mercury analysis are collected on EPM 2000 filter papers
using respirable dust high volume samplers.
3.7.2.3Sampling and Analytical Techniques
SPM and RSPM present in ambient air are sucked through the cyclone. Coarse and non-
respirable dust is separated from the air stream by centrifugal forces SPM and RPM have
been Suspended Particulate Matter and RSPM present in ambient air is sucked through the
cyclone acting on the solid particles.
These separated particulates fall through the cyclone’s conical hopper and collected in the
sampling cap placed at the bottom. The fine dust (<10 microns) forming the respirable
fraction of the TSPM passes the cyclone and is retained by the filter paper. A tapping is
provided on the suction side of the blower to provide suction for sampling air through a set of
impingers. The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring are as under:

Table 3.8: Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Parameter Technique Technical Protocol
Suspended Particulate Matter Respirable Dust Sampler (Gravimetric IS-5182 (Part-IV)
method)
Respirable Particulate Matter Respirable Dust Sampler (Gravimetric IS-5182 (Part-IV)
method)
PM 2.5 APM 550 Fine Particle Sampler
Sulphur Dioxide West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part-II)
Oxides of Nitrogen Jacob and Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-IV)

3.7.3 Analysis of Baseline Concentrations

Specific station-wise Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) data for SPM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and
Ozone as recorded during the period from October to December, 2009 are summarized in
Tables 3.9 to 3.14.

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Table 3.9: Ambient Air Quality (SPM) in µg/m
Stn. Code No. of Sample Minimum Maximum Std dev Average 98 Percentile
AQ1 24 130.0 139.3 2.4 135.3 138.9
AQ2 24 136.4 152.6 4.0 146.6 152.5
AQ3 24 140.3 165.2 4.5 149.4 159.3
AQ4 24 131.9 153.8 6.8 142.0 152.6
AQ5 24 131.2 147.9 4.7 139.5 147.0
AQ6 24 128.2 146.2 4.2 134.5 143.4
AQ7 24 121.1 140.2 5.2 129.7 139.2
AQ8 24 121.3 141.8 5.1 128.3 139.2
AQ9 24 132.4 147.9 4.9 139.8 147.0
AQ10 24 135.6 153.7 5.2 144.3 153.5
Table 3.10: Ambient Air Quality (PM10) in µg/m3
Stn. Code No. of Sample Minimum Maximum Std dev Average 98 Percentile
AQ1 24 40.4 46.3 1.5 43.5 46.0
AQ2 24 42.7 47.8 1.4 44.8 47.4
AQ3 24 44.6 53.7 2.2 50.2 53.2
AQ4 24 41.3 56.0 4.3 47.4 55.7
AQ5 24 33.2 53.7 5.2 44.6 52.9
AQ6 24 38.3 52.1 3.8 44.2 51.4
AQ7 24 36.8 49.2 3.4 43.1 49.1
AQ8 24 29.3 41.5 3.3 36.0 41.1
AQ9 24 35.7 50.4 4.5 44.3 50.3
AQ10 24 39.5 51.3 3.3 44.0 51.0
Table 3.11: Ambient Air Quality (PM2.5) in µg/m3
Stn. Code No. of Sample Minimum Maximum Std dev Average 98 Percentile
AQ1 24 15.6 23.8 2.2 20.2 23.6
AQ2 24 19.1 25.8 1.9 22.1 25.3
AQ3 24 18.2 28.6 2.4 23.2 27.7
AQ4 24 18.5 27.8 2.4 22.3 26.8
AQ5 24 15.7 26.2 3.1 21.1 25.7
AQ6 24 14.5 25.4 2.6 20.0 24.5
AQ7 24 16.5 24.7 2.2 20.1 24.1
AQ8 24 13.5 21.5 2.1 16.8 21.3
AQ9 24 17.8 25.7 2.3 22.7 25.4
AQ10 24 19.7 25.7 1.7 22.7 25.2
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Table 3.12: Ambient Air Quality (SO2) in µg/m
Stn. Code No. of Sample Minimum Maximum Std dev Average 98 Percentile
AQ1 24 6.2 12.3 1.7 9.2 11.7
AQ2 24 7.0 14.2 1.8 9.7 13.5
AQ3 24 6.3 12.0 1.7 9.0 11.9
AQ4 24 6.5 11.5 1.4 8.5 11.4
AQ5 24 6.4 11.5 1.6 8.7 11.4
AQ6 24 6.0 11.8 1.5 8.2 11.3
AQ7 24 6.1 10.7 1.2 8.0 10.4
AQ8 24 5.1 9.2 1.2 7.0 9.2
AQ9 24 6.2 10.9 1.4 8.5 10.8

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AQ10 24 6.1 10.0 0.9 7.9 9.7

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Table 3.13: Ambient Air Quality (NOX) in µg/m
Stn. Code No. of Sample Minimum Maximum Std dev Average 98 Percentile
AQ1 24 6.4 12.8 1.8 9.3 12.6
AQ2 24 7.1 11.3 1.3 9.2 11.2
AQ3 24 7.2 12.3 1.5 9.5 12.1
AQ4 24 6.2 14.6 2.0 9.0 13.6
AQ5 24 6.3 12.1 1.6 8.9 11.6
AQ6 24 6.0 12.4 1.8 8.2 12.3
AQ7 24 5.7 12.3 1.6 8.1 11.6
AQ8 24 5.3 11.3 1.5 7.6 11.3
AQ9 24 6.7 11.9 1.5 8.8 11.5
AQ10 24 6.2 10.7 1.2 8.1 10.5
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Table 3.14: Ambient Air Quality (Ozone) in µg/m
Stn. Code No. of Sample Minimum Maximum Std dev Average 98 Percentile
AQ1 24 7.0 8.7 0.4 7.4 8.4
AQ2 24 7.0 7.9 0.3 7.4 7.9
AQ3 24 7.0 8.0 0.3 7.4 8.0
AQ4 24 7.0 8.0 0.4 7.5 8.0
AQ5 24 7.0 8.2 0.4 7.6 8.2
AQ6 24 7.0 8.3 0.4 7.4 8.1
AQ7 24 7.0 8.2 0.4 7.4 8.1
AQ8 24 7.0 8.4 0.4 7.4 8.3
AQ9 24 7.0 8.5 0.5 7.6 8.5
AQ10 24 7.0 8.4 0.4 7.5 8.4
Source: Field monitoring by GreenC (Oct-Dec) 2009
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Table 3.15: Consolidated Values of AAQ (98th Percentile Values (µg/m )
Village Station Code SPM PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOX Ozone
On-Site AQ1 138.9 46.0 23.6 11.7 12.6 8.4
Birra AQ2 152.5 47.4 25.3 13.5 11.2 7.9
Devraha AQ3 159.3 53.2 27.7 11.9 12.1 8.0
Bhatpara AQ4 152.6 55.7 26.8 11.4 13.6 8.0
Devrani AQ5 147.0 52.9 25.7 11.4 11.6 8.2
Taldevri AQ6 143.4 51.4 24.5 11.3 12.3 8.4
Alikud AQ7 139.2 49.1 24.1 10.4 11.6 8.1
Barra AQ8 139.2 41.1 21.3 9.2 11.3 8.3
Gatwa AQ9 147.0 50.3 25.4 10.8 11.5 8.5
Bandabra AQ10 153.5 51.0 25.2 9.7 10.5 8.4
Standards (Concentration in µg/m3) 24
SPM RSPM PM 2.5 SO2 NOX Ozone**
hours*
Industrial, Residential, Rural & other
200 100 60 80 80 180
Areas
Sensitive Areas 100 100 60 80 80 180
* 24 hourly 8 hourly values should be met 98% of the time of the year. However 2% of the time it may
exceed but not on two consecutive days
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It may be seen from above that P98 value of SPM varied between 138.9 and 159.3µg/m3. The
24-hrs PM10 level of ambient air during monitoring period was recorded between 41.1 and
55.7 µg/m3 as against allowable value of 100µg/m3 stipulated in National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for industrial, residential and rural area. The PM2.5 value (P98) was
found between 21.3 to 27.7 µg/m3. Similarly values of SO2 and NOX were found to be ranging
from 9.2 to 13.5µg/m3 and 10.5 to 13.6µg/m3 respectively.
The range of ozone varied from 7.9 to 8.5µg/m3. However, concentration of Mercury (Hg)
was found below detectable limit i.e. 5 ppb (detectable limit of the method) during study
period. On the whole, the prevailing ambient air quality within the study area is well within the
NAAQS standard.
3.8 WATER ENVIRONMENT
3.8.1 Description on Area Drainage
The plant area is located near the confluence of Hasdeo River with the Mahanadi River.
There are two minor canals (for irrigation) at the southern boundary of the project site and
flows in north-south direction. It was found that the water supply in this canal is very erratic
and at times there is no supply for the whole year. One of the branches ends in the site and
was meant to supply water to the lands acquired under the plant. The other branch will be
suitably diverted so that there is no impact on downstream water users. Other than the
canals, there are some seasonal first order nalas starting within the site and flowing towards
Mahanadi.
Mahanadi River: The Mahanadi rises near Nagri town in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh.
About 13km above Sheorinarayan, near Khargahni in Bilaspur district, the Seonath joins
Mahanadi from the left. Beyond this confluence, the Mahanadi takes an easterly course for a
length of about 138km. It receives the tributary Jonk from south near Sheorinarayan. The
Hasdeo joins from the north about 17 km further lower down near Mahuadih. It forms a
braided course about 21km long while receiving Barai River from north.
Hasdeo River: It rises at an elevation of about 915 m at a place nearly 10 km north of
Sonhat in the Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh. Hasdeo flows through Korba and Champa
townships. The Hasdeo River flows for about 333 km to join the Mahanadi on its left near
village Mahuadih. It has a catchment area of about 10457 sq km.

3.8.2 Water Quality

3.8.2.1 Water Monitoring Locations
Water samples have been collected from six locations for ground water and four locations for
surface water. This water sample analysis has been carried out in the laboratory as per the
methods described in APHA, 2005. The details of the sampling locations are mentioned in
Table 3.16 and shown in Figure 3.8.
Table 3.16: Details of Water Sample Collection Locations
Code Location Distance & Selection Criteria
Direction
Ground Water
GW 1 Siladehi Site To assess the water quality near Ash Pond area
GW 2 Birra 1km, E To assess present quality of ground water used for
drinking
GW3 Mohatara 2km, W To assess water quality in the settlement near
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GW4 Devri 3km, SW To assess the water quality near Mahanadi River
GW5 Devrani 3km, SE To assess drinking water quality of major settlement.
GW6 Gatwa 1km, W To assess the water quality of project affected
village
Surface Water
SW1 Mahanadi upstream 4km, SW To assess the quality of main water body in the
(at Mirchid) region
SW2 Mahanadi 4km, SE To assess the future impact of the proposed project
downstream (at on downstream of water source
Chicholi)
SW3 Pond at Birra Village 1km,E To assess local surface water quality of the region
SW4 Hasdeo at Mohatara 2km, W To assess surface water quality of nearby major
river
Source: Field monitoring by GreenC (Oct-Dec) 2009
3.8.2.2 Methodology of Sampling and Analysis
The surface and ground water quality characteristics of the study area have been established
through monthly monitoring of the following parameters:
 Physical Parameters - pH, temperature, conductivity, total suspended solids and
dissolved oxygen.
 Chemical parameters - Total dissolved solids, alkalinity, hardness, NO3, Cl, SO4, Na,
K, Ca, Mg, Phenolic compounds, BOD and COD etc.
 Heavy metals - Cd, Cr+6, Cu, Fe, Pb, Zn, Hg, As etc.
Water samples were collected once during the study period and analyzed for selected
physico-chemical and biological parameters. The parameters such as pH, temperature and
DO were analyzed at the site itself at the time of collection of sample (with the help of water
testing kit developed by CPCB) while for other parameter, samples were preserved and
analyzed in laboratory. Samples were collected, preserved and analyzed as per methods
given in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water (APHA, AWWA
and WPCF).
3.8.2.3 Ground Water Quality
The physico- chemical characteristics of groundwater quality are depicted in Table 3.17
Table 3.17: Ground Water Quality
IS-2296-
Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 1982 Class-
C
Colour Hazan C/L C/L C/L C/L C/L C/L 300
Odour - U/O U/O U/O U/O U/O U/O U/O
Turbidity NTU 1 1 1 1 1 1 $
pH -- 7.38 7.42 7.18 7.93 7.63 7.74 6.5-8.5
Conductivity µS/cm 420 460 580 330 440 120 300
Total Dissolve Solids mg/l 252 276 348 198 264 72 1500
Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 127 312 640 484 241 108 200
Total Hardness as
CaCO3 mg/l 133.0 240.5 237.5 352.0 243.8 52.6 600
Calcium as Ca mg/l 42 85 67 80 72 12 $
Magnesium as Mg mg/l 6.8 6.8 17 37 15.5 5.5 $

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Table 3.17: Ground Water Quality

IS-2296-
Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 1982 Class-
C
Sodium mg/l 24 26 23 22 26 21 $
Potassium mg/l 0.7 1.2 1.8 1 1.3 1.6 $
Bicarbonate mg/l 154.9 380.6 780.8 590.5 294.0 131.8 $
Chloride as Cl mg/l 22 62 42 39 12 20 600
Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 2.3 3.4 4.2 2.7 2.9 3.0 400
Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 3.6 2.2 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.5 50
Fluoride as F mg/l 0.45 0.62 0.34 0.54 0.48 0.42 1.5
Phenolic compound
mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 50
as C6H5OH
Cyanide mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Aluminum mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 1.5
Arsenic mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL $
Cadmium mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.01
+6
Chromium as Cr mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Iron mg/l 0.12 0.21 0.15 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2
Copper mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Lead mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.1
Manganese mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 15
Mercury mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Zinc mg/l 0.12 0.35 0.45 0.53 0.30 0.25
Source: Field monitoring by GreenC (Oct-Dec) 2009

From the sample analysis, it was found that the pH of the ground water was found ranging
from 7.18 to 7.93. The TDS values were found in the range of 72 to 348 mg/l. The hardness
values were in the range of 52.6 to 352.0 mg/l and the calcium and magnesium were in the
range of 12 to 85 mg/l and 5.5 to 37.0 mg/l respectively.
The heavy metals such as Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, and Zinc
are all found within drinking water standards. In general, the groundwater quality indicates
that the groundwater bodies are not polluted and can be used for drinking purpose after
necessary disinfection.
3.8.2.4 Surface Water Quality
The physico- chemical characteristics of surface water quality are depicted in Table 3.18.
Table 3.18: Surface Water Quality
Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 IS-2296-1982
Class-C
Colour Hazan C/L C/L C/L C/L 300
Odour - U/O U/O U/O U/O U/O
Turbidity NTU 2 2 2 2 $
pH -- 7.3 7.1 7.4 7.2 6.5-8.5
Conductivity µS/cm 330 230 190 210 300
Total Dissolve Solids mg/l 198 138 114 126 1500
Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 55 58 60 68 200
Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 70.0 75.0 68.0 62.0 600

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Table 3.18: Surface Water Quality

Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 IS-2296-1982
Class-C
Calcium as Ca mg/l 16 19.2 14.4 13.6 $
Magnesium as Mg mg/l 7.3 6.5 7.7 6.8 $
Sodium mg/l 32 46 35 37 $
Potassium mg/l 0.7 1.2 1.8 1 $
Bicarbonate mg/l 67.1 70.8 73.2 83.0 $
Chloride as Cl mg/l 22 62 42 39 600
Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 2.3 3.4 4.2 2.7 400
Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 3.6 2.2 2.7 3.1 50
Fluoride as F mg/l 0.46 0.38 0.32 0.43 1.5
Phenolic compound as mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 50
C6H5OH
Cyanide mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
Aluminum mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 1.5
Arsenic mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL $
Cadmium mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.01
Chromium as Cr+6 mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Iron mg/l 0.28 0.31 0.23 0.3 0.2
Copper mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Lead mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.1
Manganese mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 15
Mercury mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Zinc mg/l 0.18 0.22 0.35 0.32
Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) mg/l 5.9 6.2 6.4 5.2
BOD mg/l 3.4 3.7 4.1 3.2
Total Coliform MPN/l00ml 620 590 470 530
Source: Field monitoring by GreenC (Oct-Dec) 2009

The pH and TDS of the surface water samples are found normal with pH range of 7.1 to 7.4
and TDS between 114 and 198. The values of hardness, calcium and magnesium, chloride,
sulphate, nitrate values are also found well within the limits of drinking water standard
prescribed by BIS (IS 10,500: 1991).
The heavy metals such as Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead and Mercury are all
found below detection limits. Although low concentrations of iron and zinc are found, they are
within drinking water standards. The BOD values observed as 3.2 mg/l to 4.1 mg/l are well
within the prescribed limits.
3.9 NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT
The baseline assessment of prevailing noise levels in and around the study area is an
important parameter in preparation of impact assessment report. Impact of noise sources on
environment depend upon the sources which are generating noise and their respective
characteristics. Noise levels are more annoying in the night time particularly in the residential
area. The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from hearing loss
to annoyance depending on loudness of noise levels.
In the present study, Sound Pressure Level (SPL) was measured by a sophisticated sound
level meter (Integrating Sound Level Meter Cygnet, Model 2031A). Since loudness of sound
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taken into account in environmental noise assessment. This has been achieved by the use of
A-weighting filters in the noise measuring instrument which gives a direct reading of
approximate loudness.
The ambient noise levels equivalent for 1 hr duration at 5 different locations were recorded
keeping in view the traffic movement and other activities in the region. The details of the
monitoring stations are given in Table 3.19 and are portrayed in Figure 3.9.
Table 3.19: Details of Noise Monitoring Locations
Code Location Distance Direction
Environmental Setting
w.r.t Centre w.r.t Centre
Southern boundary of plant site near road
N1 Siladehi 0.5 S
leading to Seorinarayan
Residential cum commercial area as well as a
N2 Birra 1.0 E
road junction.
Residential area surrounded by houses and
N3 Gatwa 1.0 W
agricultural fields
Residential areas on main road leading to
N4 Bhatapara 2.0 S
Seorinarayan
Residential areas on main road leading to
N5 Taldevrahi 3.0 NE
Champa
3.9.1 Parameters Measured
The important parameters to be measured are Leq, Lday, and Lnight.
Leq: Noise monitoring equipments have the facility for measurement of Leq directly. However,
Leq can also be calculated using the following equation:
Leq (hrly) = L50 + (L10 - L90)2 / 60
where,
L10 (Ten Percentile Exceeding Level) is the level of sound, which exceeds 10% of
the total time of measurement.
L50 (Fifty Percentile Exceeding Level) is the level of sound, which exceeds 50% of
the total time of measurement.
L90 (Ninety Percentile Exceeding Level) is the level of sound, which exceeds 90%
of the total time of measurement.
Lday: This represents Leq of day-time. Lday is calculated as logarithmic average using the hourly
Leq’s for day time hours from 6.00 A.M to 10.00 P.M
Lnight: This represents Leq of night-time. Lnight is calculated as logarithmic average using the hourly
Leq’s for night time hours from 10.00 PM to 6.00 A.M.

3.9.2 Noise Standards

The Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to noise have been stipulated by Govt. of
India vide Gazette Notification dt. 14.02.2000. Table 3.20 describes the Ambient Noise
Standards.
Table 3.20: Ambient Noise Standards (CPCB)
Limits in dB(A), Leq
Area Code Category of Area
Day time Night time
A Industrial Area 75 70
B Commercial Area 65 55
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D Silence Zone* 50 40
* Silence zone is defined as an area up to 100 meters around such premises as hospitals,
educational institutions and courts. The silence zones are to be declared by the competent
authority;
3.9.3 Noise Levels
From Table 3.21, it is observed that the present noise levels of the study area are well within
the prescribed standards of CPCB norms.
Table 3.21: Noise Levels
Day Night
Location L Max L Min L eq L Max L Min L eq
Siladehi 44.0 40.3 41.6 35.8 28.6 33.5
Birra 46.0 36.0 42.3 39.0 32.0 36.0
Gatwa 47.3 40.0 45.0 40.2 32.1 36.1
Bhatapara 48.2 36.2 43.9 39.0 36.0 37.8
Taldevrahi 43.4 33.2 38.5 36.2 28.3 32.6
Source: Field monitoring by GreenC (Oct-Dec) 2009
3.10 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
3.10.1 Forest Land in the Region
The district of Janjgir Champa has 156 Sq.km1 of forest cover (4.5% of total land area). The
total forest cover of the state is about 41 percent. As already mentioned in the land-use,
there is no forest within the 10-km study area. In terms of forest land in the district the total
area occupied is 250.1 km2.
3.10.2 Flora in the Study Area
The flora of the region can be divided into natural vegetation / forest vegetation, shrubs,
herbs / grasses and plantation vegetation raised by forest department in the degraded forest
areas. In the study area, the number of species was limited and it was found that there was a
lack of impressive vegetation cover in the whole study area. The list of flora in the region is
mentioned below in the Table 3.22.

Table 3.22: Flora of the Study Area

Local
No Botanical Name Local Name S No Botanical Name
Name
A. Trees
1. Acacia arabica Babul 37. Gardenia latifolia Papra
2. Acacia catechu Khair 38. Gmelina arborea Gamhar
3. Adina cordifolia Karam 39. Grewia hirsuta Gursukhi
4. Ailanthus excelsa Ghorkaranj 40. Holarrhena antidysentrica Koreya
5. Alangium Lamarckii Dhela 41. Holoptelea integrifolia Chilbil
6. Albizzia lebbek Siris 42. Hymenodictyon excelsum Bhurkur
7. Alstonia scholaris Chatni 43. Lagerostroemia parviflora Sidha
8. Anogeissus latifolia Dhautha 44. Lannea grandis Genjan
9. Artocarpus lakoocha Barhar 45. Madhuca latifolia Mahua
10. Azadirachta indica Neem 46. Mangifera indica Mango

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Table 3.22: Flora of the Study Area

Local
No Botanical Name Local Name S No Botanical Name
Name
11. Bauhinia racemosa Katmauli 47. Melia azedarach Bakain
12. Bauhinia retusa Kathul 48. Michelia champaca Champa
13. Bauhinia variegata Kachnar 49. Morinda tinctoria Ach
14. Bombax ceiba Semal 50. Murraya exotica Kamini/Otel
15. Boswellia serrata Salia 51. Oroxylum indicum Sonapatta
16. Bridelia retusa Kajhi 52. Ougeinia oojenensis Sandam
17. Buchanania lanzan Piar 53. Polyalthia cerasioides Kudmi
18. Butea frondosa Palas 54. Pongamia glabra Karanj
19. Casearia tomentosa Beri 55. Pterocarpus marsupium Bia/Paisar
20. Cassia fistula Dhanraj 56. Rubia cordifolia Jotsingh
21. Cordia Macleodii Belwanjan 57. Sapindus Mukorossi Ritha
22. Cordia myxa Bahuar 58. Schleichera oleosa Kusum
23. Dalbergia lanceolaria Hardi 59. Semecarpus anacardium Bhelwa
24. Dalbergia latifolia Kala Shisham 60. Shorea robusta Sal/Sakhua
25. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham 61. Soymida febrifuga Rohena
26. Diospyros embryopteris Madartendu 62. Sterculia urens Keonjhi
27. Diospyros melanoxylon Tend/Kend 63. Stereospermum suaveolens Pader
28. Ehretia laevis Bhaire 64. Tamarindus indica Imli
29. Elaeodendron Mukorossi Ratangur 65. Tectona grandis Teak
30. Emblica officinalis Amla 66. Terminalia arjuna Arjun
31. Eugenia heyneana Katjamun 67. Terminalia chebula Harra
32. Eugenia jamb Jamun 68. Terminalia tomentosa Asan
33. Ficus benghalensis Ber 69. Toona ciliata Toon
34. Ficus histida Dimar 70. Wendlandia exerta Tilia/Tiril
35. Ficus religiosa Pipal 71. Zizyphus mauritiana Ber
36. Ficus tomentosa Barun 72. Zizyphus xylopyra Katber

B. Shrubs And Herbs

S S
No Botanical Name Local Name No Botanical Name Local Name
1. Achyranthus aspara Chirchiri 19. Hypericum gaitii Gaiti
2. Andrographis paniculata Kalmegh 20. Indigofera pulchela Jirhul
3. Asparagus racemosa Satawar 21. Lantana camara Putus
4. Calotropis gigantea Akaon 22. Nyctanthes arobortristis Samshihar
5. Carisa carandas Kanwar 23. Phoenix acaulis Khejur
Jangli
6. Carisa spinarum Karonda 24. Rauwolfia spp. Chandra
7. Cleistanthus collinus Kargali 25. Solanum nigrum Makoi
Clerodendron
8. infortunatum Bhant 26. Solanum xanthocarpum Rengni
Storobilanthus
9. Colebrookia oppositifolia Binda/Bindhu 27. auriculatus Marmaridara
10. Croton oblongifolius Putri 28. Swertia pulchella Chiretta
11. Emblica robusta Baborang 29. Symplocas racemosa Lodh

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Table 3.22: Flora of the Study Area

Local
No Botanical Name Local Name S No Botanical Name
Name
12. Euphorbia hirta Dudhi 30. Tephrosia purpurea Sarpuka
13. Flacourtia Ramontchi Katai 31. Urginea indica Jangli Piaj
14. Flemingia stricta Salpani 32. Ventilago maderaspatana Keonti
15. Flueggia obovata Sika 33. Vitex negundo Sindwar
16. Gardenia gummifera Dekamali 34. Woodfordia fruticosa Dhawai
Karhar/Dhanu
17. Gardenia turgida k 35. Wrightia tinctoria Adhkapar
18. Helicteres isora Aitha/Atham 36. Zizyphus oenoplia Dhathora

C. Climbers, Parasites, Orchids

S Local
No Botanical Name Local Name S No Botanical Name Name
1. Abrus precatorius Karjani 9. Milletia auriculata Gurnar
2. Acacia pennata Arar 10. Momordica dioica Keksa
3. Bauhinia vahlii Maholan 11. Mucuna prurita Alkosi
4. Butea superba Dorang 12. Pogonia spp. Orchid
5. Cryptolepsis Buchanani Dudhia lar 13. Porana paniculata Bhidia lar
Ram
6. Cuscuta reflexa Alaj-jor 14. Smilax macrophylla datwan
Ram
7. Ichnocarpus frutescens Saon lar 15. Smilax prolifera datwan
8. Loranthus spp. Banda 16. Viscum spp. Banda
D. Grasses, Bamboo, Agave
S
No Botanical Name Local Name S No Botanical Name Local Name
1. Agave spp. Moraba 7. Eulaliopsis binata Sabai
2. Apluda varia Dudhia sauri 8. Heteropogon contortus Sauri grass
3. Bambusa arundinacea Bara bans 9. Imperata cylindrica Ulu
4. Chrysopogon aciculatus Chor kanta 10. Saccharum munja Munj
5. Cynodon dactylon Doob 11. Thysanolaena agrostis Jharu grass
6. Dendro calamus strictus Bans 12. Vetiveria zizanioides Khus-khus
Source: Working Plan, Forest Division
3.10.3 Fauna in the Study Area
The list of fauna and avi-fauna in the region is mentioned below in Table 3.23 and 3.24
respectively.
Table 3.23: Fauna of the Study Area
S No Local Name Zoological Name Schedule
1. Indian Jackal Cenis orius Schedule II
2. Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis Schedule II
3. Jungle Cat Felis quas Schedule II
4. Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermphoditus Schedule II
5. Indian Chameleon Chameleon zilenicous Schedule II
6. Rat Snake Ptiyas mucosus Schedule II
7. Common Langur Prebitish antelus Schedule II

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Table 3.23: Fauna of the Study Area

S No Local Name Zoological Name Schedule
8. Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulata Schedule II
9. Small Indian Civet Viveriqula indica Schedule II
10. Grey Musk Shrew Sunscus meurinus Schedule III
11. Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus Schedule III
12. Chital, Spotted Deer Axis axis Schedule III
13. Sambhar Cervus unicolor Schedule III
14. Common Skink Mabua carinata Schedule III
15. Barking Deer Muntiacus muntjak Schedule III
16. Wild Boar Sus scrofa Schedule III
17. Striped Hyeana Hyeana hyeana Schedule III
Common Stripped
18. Funambulus pennati
Squirrel Schedule IV
19. Cobra Naja naja Schedule IV
20. Indian Hare Lipus nigricolis Schedule IV
21. Common Krait Bengerus corulious Schedule IV
22. Garden Lizard Celotus versicolor Schedule IV
23. Short nosed Fruit Bat Cyneopterus sphinx Schedule V
24. Indian Mole Rat Bondicota bengalensis Schedule V
25. Indian Bush Rat Golanda iliati Schedule V
26. White Tailed Wood Rat Ratatus blanfordy Schedule V
27. Indian Field Mouse Mouse buduga Schedule V
28. Long-tailed Mouse Vendeleuria oleresia Schedule V
Source: Working Plan, Forest Division

As a result, the faunal diversity of the area was also found to be low. It was found that there
are no endangered faunal species in the study area. As already mentioned there is lack of
vegetation and forests in the study area and its vicinity.
Table 3.24: Avi-Fauna of the Study Area
Sl. Zoological Name English Name Sl. Zoological Name English Name
1 Acridotheres tristis Myna, Indian 26 Oriolus xanthornus Oriole, Black-headed
2 Amaurornis phoenicurus White-breasted water hen 27 Orthotomus sutorius Bird, Tailor
Picoides
3 Anas acuta Duck, Pintail 28 Woodpecker
mahrattensis
Ploceus Weaver Bird Black-
4 Anas crecca Teal, Common 29
benghalensis breasted
5 Ardeola grayii Paddy Bird 30 Ploceus manyar Weaver Bird, Streaked
Pomatorhinus Babbler, Slaty-headed
6 Bubo zeylonensis Owl, Brown Fish 31
schisticeps Scimitar
7 Burhinus oedicnemus Curlew, Stone 32 Psittacula eupatria Parakeet
Parakeet, Rose-
8 Ceryle rudis Kingfisher, Pied 33 Psittacula krameri
ringed
Sandgrouse,
9 Charadrius dubius Plover, Little Ringed 34 Pterocles exustus
Common
10 Circaetus gallicus Eagle, Short-toed 35 Pycnonotus cafer Bulbul, Red-vented
11 Cisticola juncidis Warbler, Streaked Fantail 36 Saxicola caprata Bushchat, Pied
Streptopelia
12 Corvus splendens Crow, House 37 Dove, Ring
decaocto
Streptopelia
13 Cuculus varius Cuckoo 38 Dove, Little Brown
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Table 3.24: Avi-Fauna of the Study Area

Sl. Zoological Name English Name Sl. Zoological Name English Name
14 Dicrurus adsimilis Drongo, Black 39 Sturnus contra Myna, Pied
Taccocua
15 Dicrurus caerulescens Drongo, White-bellied 40 Cuckoo, Sirkeet
leschenaultii
Woodpecker, Golden- Tephrodornis Shrike, Common
16 Dinopium benghalense 41
backed pondicerianus Wood
Pigeon, Common
17 Hirundo rustica Swallow, Common 42 Treron phoenicoptera
Green
18 Hirundo smithii Swallow, Wire-tailed 43 Tringa glareola Sandpiper, Wood
19 Lonchura malacca Munia, Black-headed 44 Tringa hypoleucos Sandpiper, Common
20 Lonchura punctulata Munia, Spotted 45 Turdoides caudatus Babbler, Common
Bee-eater, Chestnut-
21 Merops leschenaulti 46 Turdoides striatus Babbler, Jungle
headed
22 Merops philippinus Bee-eater, Blue-tailed 47 Turdus merula Bird, Black
23 Milvus migrans Kite, Common Pariah 48 Turnix tanki Yellow-legged Button
24 Mirafra erythroptera Lark, Red-winged Bush 49 Tyto alba Owl, Barn or Screech
25 Nectarinia zeylonica Sunbird, Purple rumped
Source: Working Plan, Forest Division

3.11 SOCIO – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.11.1 Socio-Economic Parameters Table 3.25: Socio-economic Status
Parameters Project Site Study Area
The prevailing status of socio-economic
aspect comprises of demographic Population and Household
profile, infrastructure, socio-economic Population 10041 87540
condition, literacy level and lifestyle, etc. Households 1723 15922
The proposed project will definitely have Household Size 5.81 5.50
some positive impact on the socio- Population Density 249.0 278.8
economic environment of the people of Caste
surrounding villages experiencing Scheduled Caste 1121(11.19%) 20489(23.41
development in the study area. The %)
demographic profile and socio-economic Scheduled Tribe 210(2.10%) 1890(2.16%)
status of the people in the project plant
General 8710(86.61%) 65161(74.43
site area and study area is given in %)
Table 3.25. The name of the villages
Literacy Rate
located in the Project Influence Area is
Literacy rate 53.3 49.9
given in Annexure V.
Female Literacy Rate 20.53% 18.34%
From the table it can be observed that in Occupational Structure
the project site area, there are 1,723 Cultivator 1953 24772
households covering a population of
Agricultural Labours 1357 11027
10,041 persons as per secondary data.
In the 10km study area, there is a Household Industries 117 638
population of 87,540 persons in 15,922 Others 1458 2847
households. The literacy rate of the area Total Workers 4885 39284
is average although the female literacy Source: Census of India, 2001
rate was found to be low. Note: The figures given for Project site area are for the
whole villages and taken from census data
In terms of caste composition, the
Scheduled Caste population in the study
area is 23.41% while it is 11.19% in plant area. The Scheduled Tribe population in study area
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The occupational structure in both the project site area and study region had predominance of the
primary sector with majority of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
3.11.2 Infrastructure Status
The notable feature of the villages is that most of the houses are kutcha houses or semi-pucca
houses. The pucca houses are absent in most of the villages. The houses are made of mud with
thatched roof. The details of the infrastructure facilities available are given in Table 3.26.
The socio-economic analysis of the Project Impact and Project Influence Area shows that in terms
of educational and other developments the area is moderately developed. The overall socio-
economic status of the target population is low in terms of literacy, Work Participation Rate, access
to facilities, etc. More attention and care should be taken so that the affected population can get
more exposure to modern facilities of education and development.

Table 3.26: Amenities Available in the Project Influence Area (2001)

S. Facilities Description No. of Facility in No. of Facility in
No impact area (3 influence Area
villages) (68 villages)
1 Education facilities Primary school 7 80
Middle school 3 20
Secondary school 2 12
Senior secondary school 2 8
2 Medical Facilities Ayurvedic dispensary 0 2
Maternity & Child Welfare Centre 0 3
Primary Health Sub Centre 2 12
Registered Medical
Practitioners 2 3
Community Health workers 1 15
3 Drinking Facilities Tap 1 2
Well 4 68
Tank 6 87
Tube well 6 92
Hand pump 3 70
4 Transport Facilities Bus 1 14
5 Post office facilities Post office 2 17
6 Bank & credit societies Commercial bank 1 3
facilities Cooperative bank 0 1
7 Power supply Domestic 0 28
Agriculture 0 1
Others 0 5
Source: Census of India, 2001
Educational Facilities: Most of the villages in the study area have Primary Schools. Although
Middle Schools and Secondary Schools are not available in all villages, still 14 villages have
Secondary Schools. The college and high schools are situated about 32 km away in Champa town.
For higher education people need to go to Raigarh or Champa.
Health Facilities: The region is moderately developed in terms of health facilities. Basic primary
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villages. Primary Health sub-centers are available in 14 villages and Registered Private Medical
Practitioners are available in 5 villages. For serious illness people usually go to Champa.
Drinking Water: People generally depend on wells and hand pumps for drinking water. Drinking
water is available in all villages and people do not have to spend much time to get drinking water.
Banking: Banking facilities are accessible to people of the area. There are 4 Commercial Banks
and 1 Co-operative Banks in the study area.
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4. IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND

MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1. INTRODUCTION
Prediction of environmental impacts is an important part of impact assessment study as it
provides quantitative information related to projection of possible environmental
consequences from the proposed project well in advance. Several mathematical / statistical
techniques and methodologies are available for predicting impact from any proposed
developmental projects on the surrounding physico-chemical, ecological and socio-economic
components of environment. The results obtained from the predictions are superimposed
over the baseline (pre-project) status of environmental quality to derive the ultimate (post-
project) scenario of environmental quality within the impact zone (10km radius) around site.
The quantitative impact derived through prediction are also essential to delineate pragmatic
environment management plan, especially pollution control measures required to be
implemented at different stages of proposed project for minimizing the possible adverse
effects on the surrounding environment. This chapter makes an assessment of the
environment impacts of the project during the construction and operation phase, considering
no mitigation measures.
The construction and operational phase of the proposed project comprises various activities
each of which may have an impact on environmental parameters. Various impacts during the
construction and operation phase on the environment have been studied to estimate the
impact on the environmental attributes and are discussed in the subsequent section. The
probable impacts of each of these activities on various sectors of environment have been
described under two phases, viz construction phase and operation phase.
4.1.1 Impact during Construction Phase
The impact during construction will be localized and short term with permanent changes in
use of surrounding land as compared to the current conditions. Impact will be primarily
related to the civil works and less intensive impact is expected during erection of the
equipment and trial operation. The details of the activities and probable impact are discussed
below in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1: Identification of Activities & Probable Impacts (Construction)
Construction Environment Probable Impacts
Activities Attribute
Land Acquisition Land
Change in Land Use Pattern

Change in land use pattern in the vicinity
Socio-economics
Rehabilitation & Resettlement issues
Site clearing and Air
Fugitive Dust Emissions
Leveling (cutting,
Noise/ Air Emissions from construction equipment and
stripping, machinery
excavation, earth Water
Run-off from area
movement,
Land
Loss of top soil
compaction)

Change in Drainage Pattern
Ecology
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Table 4.1: Identification of Activities & Probable Impacts (Construction)

Construction Environment Probable Impacts
Activities Attribute
Transportation Air
Noise and Air Emissions from Vehicles
and Storage of
Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Traffic Movement
Construction Water
Run-off from Storage Areas of Construction Material
Material /
Public Utilities
Increased flow of traffic
Equipment
Civil Air
Noise and Air Emissions from Construction Machinery
Construction
Fugitive Dust Emissions
Activities Water
Run-off from Construction Areas
Mechanical and Air
Noise and Air Emissions from Machines/ activities
Electrical Water
Run-off from Erection Areas containing Oil wastes,
Erection Activities Paints
Influx of Labour Socio-economics
Stress on infrastructure
and Construction
Stress on social relations
of Temp. Houses Land
Change in land use pattern of the area
Water
Sanitary effluents from labour colonies
Transportation Air
Noise and Air Emissions from Transport Vehicles
and Disposal of
Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Movement of Traffic
Construction
Spillage and fugitive emissions of debris materials
Debris Water
Run-off from Disposal Areas
Soil
Conversion of land into waste land
4.1.2 Impact During Operation Phase
Table 4.2 lists various activities of operation and maintenance phase and their probable
impacts on various sectors of environment. The significance of most of these impacts is
envisaged to be low, as discussed in the subsequent sections.
Table 4.2: Identification of Activities and Probable Impacts (O&M)
O&M Activities Sector Probable Impacts
Transportation of Coal / Air
Noise and Air Emissions from Vehicles
Oil
Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Traffic Movement

Spillage and fugitive emissions of coal
Water
Spillage of coal and flow into streams
Public Utilities
Increased flow of traffic
Unloading, Crushing and Air
Fugitive Dust Emissions from Coal Handling Areas
Storage of Coal/ Water
Effluents for CHP/ Oil Storage Areas
Unloading and Storage of
Run-off from Coal Stock Yard
Oil
Burning of Fuel Air
Stack emissions (TSPM, RSPM, SO2, NOx)
Water Treatment for Water
Generation of Effluents and sludge from Water
various uses Treatment Plant
Power Cycle Water
Discharge of Blow-down
Equipment Cooling Water/
Discharge of Hot Water containing chemicals/
Ecology biocide
Transportation, Storage Air/ Water
Risks of Accidental spillage of chemicals
and Use of Chemicals/ Cl2
Transportation and Water
Overflow/ Leachate from Ash Disposal Area
Disposal of Ash Land
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Table 4.2: Identification of Activities and Probable Impacts (O&M)

O&M Activities Sector Probable Impacts
Air
Fugitive Emissions
Operation of transformers Water
Generation of effluents containing oil
and switchyard
Maintenance (cleaning, Water
Generation of effluents containing oil/ chemicals
over-haul, oil change,
lubrication etc.)
Domestic Use of Water in Water
Generation of sanitary effluents
Plant and Township

4.2. IMPACT AND MITIGATION DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

4.2.1 Land-use and Topography
Impact
Present land use of the selected site is mainly agricultural land and barren land. The site
selected for the project and its surroundings study area are not much developed in terms of
built-up properties. The land-use of the area will be industrial after setting up of the plant.
The construction activities usually attract a sizeable influx of population which leads to
construction of temporary hutments, having an effect on land-use pattern of the areas
surrounding the project. However, this impact is envisaged to be insignificant due to the
following reasons:
• Most of the labour will be locally sourced, therefore less negative impact on resources.
• Temporary labour colonies shall be situated inside the project site.
• It will be only a temporary change (restricted to construction period). After construction
phase, the areas used for labour colonies shall be reverted back as per the
requirement of the plant / green belt / afforestation.
The land is slightly undulating with the average altitude about 226 m above MSL. The slope
of the site varies from 220-230 m. Although there will be no requirements for cutting and
filling, leveling of land will be required in some areas. Attempt will be made to design the
plant according to the gradient of the land.
Mitigation
• Land requirement for the project be optimized.
• Labour colonies should be set up in the designated places.
• The area will be reverted back as per the requirement of the project.

4.2.2 Soil Quality

Impact
Site preparation activities (like site clearing and leveling, excavation, earth movement) and
construction activities would result into permanent loss of fertile topsoil of the construction
area. The eroded soil may also get carried away by winds and get deposited on the
surrounding area, thereby interfering in the free gaseous exchange of the plants. These
impacts are envisaged to be insignificant because of the following reasons:
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and proposed ash pond area.

• Removed topsoil may be utilized for landscaping and land improvement in other areas,
which are not under construction.
• Afforestation and green belt development will be undertaken during which would help in
confining these impacts to construction areas by creating a physical barrier.
Mitigation Measures
• All construction materials will be procured from authorized suppliers.
• Proper arrangements will be made to prevent soil erosion due to deposition of spilled
construction materials and flow into water streams.

4.2.3 Air Quality

Impact
The main source of emission during the construction phase is the movement of equipment
and vehicles at site. Equipment deployed during the construction phase is also likely to result
in marginal increase in the levels of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. However, the impact
will be reversible, marginal and temporary in nature. Proper upkeep and maintenance of
vehicles, sprinkling of water on roads and construction site, providing sufficient vegetation
wherever possible would significantly reduce the dust emission during the construction
phase.
The impact will be for short duration and confined within the project boundary and is
expected to be negligible outside the plant boundaries. Also as the plant site will be cordoned
off by a high boundary wall and planned green belt, particulate impacts will be mostly
confined within the plant site.
Mitigation Measures
• Only “PUC” certified vehicles of contractor should be deployed at site.
• Diesel powered vehicles are properly maintained to minimize the exhaust emission as
well as noise generation.
• Extensive tree plantation will be carried out along the plant boundary to control spread
of fugitive emission.
• Water Sprinkling should be adhered to minimize the dust emission arising out from the
excavation, leveling, and transportation and stockpiling activities.
• Continuous monitoring of air quality will be carried out in and around the construction
sites

4.2.4 Water Environment

Impact
The generation of domestic sewage discharge from labour colonies and washing of
construction materials stockpiled and concrete batching plant may have some impact on
surface water and to a smaller degree on groundwater. The main pollutants are organic
components and micro-organisms with the potential to cause contamination of surface water
and groundwater.
Construction process would include fabrication of steel structures, concrete and related water
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construction period and will have no long-term impact with view to persistent pollution. The
overall impact on water environment during construction phase due to the proposed project
would be short term duration and insignificant.
Mitigation Measures
• Alkaline wash water containing excessive amounts of cement will be settled and
neutralized before discharge.
• Domestic waste water to be reused to the extent possible.
• Storage of fuels and chemicals in secure and lined bounded and shall have drainage
valves to allow storm water drainage.
• Proper drainage for in plant areas.

4.2.5 Solid Waste

Impact
Solid waste during the construction phase will consist primarily of scrapped building
materials, excess concrete and cement, rejected components and materials, packing and
shipping materials (pallets, crates, Styrofoam, plastics etc.) and human waste. However, it is
expected that there will be generation of sizeable amount of garbage, for which suitable
disposal methods have to be devised. Otherwise, it may lead to health hazard for the
workers.
Mitigation Measures
• Designate practices of solid waste disposal are to be followed
• The methods for disposal and /or recycle of the waste materials are given in the
Environment Management Plan.

4.2.6 Noise Impact

Impact
The major noise generating source during the construction phase is vehicular traffic,
construction equipments like dozer, scrapers, concrete mixer, crane, generators pumps, and
compressor, rock drills, pneumatic tools, vibrators, etc. During construction, these
equipments will generate noise ranging between 75-85 dB(A). The areas close to the site are
likely to be affected. To minimize the impact on nearby communities, construction schedules
would be optimized to daytime working and scale down activities in night. Extensive earth-
moving and movement of heavy equipment would be conducted only during regular working
hours (day time).
Overall, the impact of generated noise on the environment is likely to be insignificant,
localized in nature and mainly confined to the day hours. The noise level will drop down to
the acceptable level, once construction period will be over.
Mitigation Measures
• Regularly maintaining equipments, erection noise enclosures, walls and imposing
vehicle speed restrictions.
• Noise and vibration impacts at construction sites will be minimized by:
 Locating generators as far as possible away from nearby workforce camps.
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 Adequate personal protective equipment like ear plugs and ear muffs shall be
provided to the plant workers to reduce the effect of noise

4.2.7 Ecological Impact

Impact
The effect on biological environment can be divided into two parts, viz. the effect on flora and
the effect on fauna. The site for the proposed project is reasonably level ground and would
require very little cutting and grading. The initial construction work at the project site involves
land clearance. The removal of vegetation from the soil and loosening of the topsoil generally
causes soil erosion. However, as there are very few trees in the site area, the impact will be
negligible. Impact will be minimized through adoption of imitative measures like paving and
surface treatment, water sprinkling etc. The project site will be extensively landscaped with
the development of green belts consisting of a variety of plants, which would enrich the
ecology of the area and add to aesthetics.
Mitigation Measures
• The transplantation of existing matured trees in the area earmarked for green belt
development will be taken up;
• Development of green belt all around the project will be started along with the
construction activities to contain the dust and noise due to construction activities.
Green belt having density of 2500 trees/hectare will be developed.

4.2.8 Socio-economic Impact

Impact
The non-workers in the study area constitute more than 55%. This indicates the availability of
sizeable manpower required for the construction activity in the locality. The project will
provide either direct or indirect job opportunities to the local population as far as possible.
There will be some migration of labour force from outside during construction phase, which
may put some pressure on the local settlements and resources.
However, the flow of men, money and material will affect the socio-economic status of the
people in the area. The positive impact may be the increase of employment opportunities for
un-skilled and semi-skilled workers. Growth of shops, hotels and other allied services will
also open up avenues for employment. The subsequent improvement in the status of the
people will also help in increasing the health and education status of the people.
Most of the construction labour will be on contractual basis. As most of the labours during
construction phase will be recruited locally, the workers camp will not be large. Therefore,
conflict of the migrating labour with local community will not take place during the
construction phase.
The positive impacts of may lead to the following:
• Increase in employment opportunity to non-workers in the study area as non-skilled
and semi-skilled workers to the contractors/sub-contractors.
• Growth of services (like retail shops, automobile workshops, etc.) and increase in
employment and trade opportunities in service sector.
• Influx of persons with higher spending power and different socio-cultural background
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industrialization, there may not be socio-cultural conflicts due to the proposed

expansion of the project.
• Increase in per capita income and overall economic uplift of the area and improvement
in transport, communication, health and educational services.
The negative impacts could be summarized as follows:
• Strain on civic amenities (like road, transport, communication, water supply and
sanitation, health care and recreational utilities etc.) due to increase in floating
population.
• Increase in consumer prices of indigenous services and produces like egg, fish,
vegetables, milk, etc.
Mitigation Measures
• It will be only a temporary change (restricted to construction period). After
construction phase, the subsequent improvement in the status of the people will also
help in increasing the health, education and civic amenities of the people.

4.2.9 Displacement and R&R Issues

As already mentioned, most of the lands being acquired for the project is private revenue
land followed by government lands. It is estimated that around 882 acres is private land while
the remaining around 43 acres is government land. The maximum private land as well as
government is being acquired at Siladehi. The village-wise distribution of land being acquired
is given in Table 4.3.
Table 4.3: Village wise & Type wise Land to be acquired (acres)
S. No Village Government Land Private Land Total
1 Birra 7.20 212.03 219.00
2 Gatwa 3.60 132.27 135.87
3 Siladehi 32.45 537.69 570.14
4 Total 43.25 881.99 925.26
Source: R&R Report, GreenC 2010
The total estimated Project Affected Households will be 831 all of whom are losing land only.
Village wise extent of displacement is given in Table 4.4.
Table 4.4: Project Affected Households
Name of Number of Project Affected Households
Village Home Oustees Land Oustees Home & Land Oustees Total
Birra 0 212 0 212
Gatwa 0 142 0 142
Siladehi 0 477 0 477
Total 0 831 0 831
Source: R&R Report, GreenC 2010
All the affected households will be provided compensation as per the provisions of
Chhattisgarh State R&R Policy as well. These people will also get all the benefits of the CSR
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4.2.10 Traffic Congestion

Impact
Traffic volume on nearby roads will increase due to movement of heavy earth moving
vehicles (HEMMs) during the construction phase, which may cause public inconvenience. It
was observed that the road leading to the proposed plant has medium traffic and has a mix
of fast moving and slow moving traffic. Thus addition of the anticipated vehicles during
construction phase will not have much impact on the traffic scenario. However, a traffic
management plan for the area will be developed to ease the situation.
Mitigation Measures
• Where sections of existing roads are used for transport of construction materials and
machinery, subsidiary roads shall be constructed as appropriate, so that the existing
roads are not significantly congested. Existing roads will also be strengthened, if
required, for transportation of material, goods etc. Also, widening of the roads will be
done if it constricted and narrow in vital segments.
• Drivers of trucks / dumpers engaged in construction work will be instructed to give way
to passenger buses, cars etc to avoid inconvenience to public transport system.
• Transport of construction materials and machineries shall be carried out during lean
traffic period of the day or during night.

4.3. IMPACT AND MITIGATION DURING OPERATION PHASE

4.3.1 Air Impact
4.3.1.1 Operation of Plant
Plant operation could affect the air quality in many ways, such as, gaseous emissions from
the stacks, fugitive emissions from raw material (coal) handling and transportation activities.
The impact of fugitive emissions from all sources is likely to be restricted over a limited area
(up to a maximum distance of 500 m from the source), but the gaseous emissions from the
stacks will have an impact over a very wide area. Methodology and results for predicting
impact due to stack emissions are presented in the following sections.
4.3.1.2 Air Pollution Modeling
Model Used
In the present case, Industrial Source Complex [ISC3] 1993 dispersion model based on
steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for multiple point sources for short term
and developed by United States Environmental Protection Agency [USEPA] has been used
for prediction of impact on air quality due to operation of the project.
The options used for short-term computations are:
• The plume rise is estimated by Briggs formulae, but the final rise is always limited to
that of the mixing layer;
• Stack tip down-wash is not considered;
• Buoyancy Induced Dispersion is used to describe the increase in plume dispersion
during the ascension phase;
• Calms processing routine is used by default;
• Flat terrain is used for computations;

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• It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physico-chemical transformation

and that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition;
• Washout by rain is not considered;
• Cartesian co-ordinate system has been used for computations; and
The model computations have been done for 10 km with 1000-m interval.
Stack Emission Data
The details of stack emissions for coal consumption are given in Table 4.5 below and the
emission rate calculations are elaborated below.

Table 4.5- Details of Stack Emissions

Parameters Units Domestic Coal Imported Coal
Stack Height m 275 275
Number of stacks no. 1 1
Number of Flues in each stack - 2 2
Internal Exit Diameter of flue m 7.45 7.45
Flue gas velocity/flue m/sec 25 25
Flue gas temperature °C 130 130
Sulphur Content % 0.37 0.4
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Gas flow Nm /sec/flue 806.2 806.2
Coal consumption (each boiler) TPH 365.2 336.4
Emission Rates (Per flue)
Sulphur dioxide gm/sec 750.7 747.5
Oxides of Nitrogen gm/sec 604.6 604.6
Particulate Matter gm/sec 40.3 40.3
Particulate Matter 10 gm/sec 20.1 20.1
Particulate Matter 2.5 gm/sec 8.1 8.1

It is evident from the above table; the total coal consumption is being reduced with the use of
imported coal having higher GCV. Except for SO2 emission rest of emissions like Particulate
Matter and NOX emission will have no change. The emission rate of SO2 depends on fuel
consumption and in this case as the coal consumption is reduced with the use of Higher GCV
coal, SO2 emission is coming down to 747.5 g/sec.
Meteorological Data
Data recorded at the weather monitoring station on at one-hour interval for three months was
used as meteorological input. Model simulations have been carried for winter season i.e.
Study Period.
Model Output
In the present case model simulations have been carried using the hourly Triple Joint
Frequency data. Short-term simulations were carried to estimate concentrations at the
receptors to obtain an optimum description of variations in concentrations over 10-km radius
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Resultant Concentrations after Implementation of the Project

The maximum incremental GLCs due to operation of the proposed project for PM, SO2 and
NOX due to use of both Indigenous as well as Imported Coal are superimposed on the
Percentile 98 baseline concentrations recorded at the monitoring locations during the field
monitoring. The cumulative ground level concentrations (baseline + incremental) are
tabulated in Tables 4.6 & 4.7 and 4.8 & 4.9 and shown in Figure 4.1 to 4.10.
Table 4.6: Cumulative Resultant Concentrations due to Plant Operation
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S. Dist. (in Baseline GLCs Incremental GLCs Cumulative GLCs
Location Dir.
No. km) SPM SO2 NOX SPM SO2 NOX SPM SO2 NOX
1 Siladehi 0 - 138.9 11.7 12.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 138.9 11.7 12.6
2 Birra 1 ESE 152.5 13.5 11.2 0.2 4.4 3.5 152.7 17.9 14.7
3 Devraha 4.5 SE 159.3 11.9 12.1 1.1 21.2 17.1 160.4 33.1 29.2
4 Bhatpara 2 S 152.6 11.4 13.6 0.8 15.7 12.7 153.4 27.1 26.3
5 Devrani 3.5 SSE 147.0 11.4 11.6 0.7 13.7 11.0 147.7 25.1 22.6
6 Taldevri 2.5 N 143.4 11.3 12.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 143.4 11.3 12.3
7 Alikud 6.5 S 139.2 10.4 11.6 1.1 20.2 16.2 140.3 30.6 27.8
8 Barra 4.5 NW 139.2 9.2 11.3 0.3 4.8 3.8 139.5 14.0 15.1
9 Gatwa 1 NNW 147.0 10.8 11.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 147.0 10.8 11.5
10 Bandabra 4.5 S 153.5 9.7 10.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 153.5 9.7 10.5

Table 4.7: Cumulative Resultant Concentrations of PM 10 & 2.5 due to Plant Operation
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S. Dist. (in Baseline GLCs Incremental GLCs Cumulative GLCs
Location Dir.
No. km) PM10 PM2.5 PM10 PM2.5 PM10 PM2.5
1 Siladehi 0 - 46.0 23.6 0.0 0.0 46.0 23.6
2 Birra 1 ESE 47.4 25.3 0.1 0.1 47.5 25.4
3 Devraha 4.5 SE 53.2 27.7 0.6 0.2 53.8 27.9
4 Bhatpara 2 S 55.7 26.8 0.5 0.2 56.2 27.0
5 Devrani 3.5 SSE 52.9 25.7 0.4 0.2 53.3 25.9
6 Taldevri 2.5 N 51.4 24.5 0.0 0.0 51.4 24.5
7 Alikud 6.5 S 49.1 24.1 0.6 0.2 49.7 24.3
8 Barra 4.5 WNW 41.1 21.3 0.1 0.1 41.2 21.4
9 Gatwa 1 NNW 50.3 25.4 0.0 0.0 50.3 25.4
10 Bandabra 4.5 NE 51.0 25.2 0.0 0.0 51.0 25.2

Table 4.8: Cumulative Resultant Concentrations due to Plant Operation

on 24 Hourly basis in µg/m3 (Imported Coal)
S. Dist. (in Baseline GLCs Incremental GLCs Cumulative GLCs
Location Dir.
No. km) SPM SO2 NOX SPM SO2 NOX SPM SO2 NOX
1 Siladehi 0 - 138.9 11.7 12.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 138.9 11.7 12.6
2 Birra 1 ESE 152.5 13.5 11.2 0.2 4.4 3.5 152.7 17.9 14.7
3 Devraha 4.5 SE 159.3 11.9 12.1 1.1 21.1 17.1 160.4 33.0 29.2

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Table 4.8: Cumulative Resultant Concentrations due to Plant Operation

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S. Dist. (in Baseline GLCs Incremental GLCs Cumulative GLCs
Location Dir.
No. km) SPM SO2 NOX SPM SO2 NOX SPM SO2 NOX
4 Bhatpara 2 S 152.6 11.4 13.6 0.8 15.6 12.7 153.4 27.0 26.3
5 Devrani 3.5 SSE 147.0 11.4 11.6 0.7 13.6 11.0 147.7 25.0 22.6
6 Taldevri 2.5 N 143.4 11.3 12.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 143.4 11.3 12.3
7 Alikud 6.5 S 139.2 10.4 11.6 1.1 20.1 16.2 140.3 30.5 27.8
8 Barra 4.5 NW 139.2 9.2 11.3 0.3 4.8 3.8 139.5 14.0 15.1
9 Gatwa 1 NNW 147.0 10.8 11.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 147.0 10.8 11.5
10 Bandabra 4.5 S 153.5 9.7 10.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 153.5 9.7 10.5

Table 4.9: Cumulative Resultant Concentrations of PM 10 & 2.5 due to Plant Operation
on 24 Hourly basis in µg/m3 (Imported Coal)
S. Dist. (in Baseline GLCs Incremental GLCs Cumulative GLCs
Location Dir.
No. km) PM10 PM2.5 PM10 PM2.5 PM10 PM2.5
1 Siladehi 0 - 46.0 23.6 0.0 0.0 46.0 23.6
2 Birra 1 ESE 47.4 25.3 0.1 0.1 47.5 25.4
3 Devraha 4.5 SE 53.2 27.7 0.6 0.2 53.8 27.9
4 Bhatpara 2 S 55.7 26.8 0.5 0.2 56.2 27.0
5 Devrani 3.5 SSE 52.9 25.7 0.4 0.2 53.3 25.9
6 Taldevri 2.5 N 51.4 24.5 0.0 0.0 51.4 24.5
7 Alikud 6.5 S 49.1 24.1 0.6 0.2 49.7 24.3
8 Barra 4.5 WNW 41.1 21.3 0.1 0.1 41.2 21.4
9 Gatwa 1 NNW 50.3 25.4 0.0 0.0 50.3 25.4
10 Bandabra 4.5 NE 51.0 25.2 0.0 0.0 51.0 25.2
The resultant GLCs of SO2 due to use of imported coal will be less than the resultant GLCs
due to use of Indigenous coal. After implementation of both of the units of project, the
maximum GLCs are likely to be within the prescribed standards for rural and residential
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Figure 4.4: Impact Isopleths for PM10 due to use of Domestic Coal

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Figure 4.9: Impact Isopleths for PM10 due to use of Imported Coal

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Figure 4.10: Impact Isopleths for PM2.5 due to use of Imported Coal

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4.3.2 Impact on Water Quality

Operation of the plant will not have any long-term impact on water quality as it is proposed to
follow the ‘Zero Discharge’ concept. The water system of the proposed project has been
developed with maximum recycle and reuse of water, so as to minimize the water
requirement for the project as well as to minimize the quantity of effluents generated from the
plant.
Groundwater issues during the operation phase are typically limited to consumptive use of
groundwater and percolation or leaching. As no ground water will be drawn during operation
for any purpose, there is no scope of groundwater depletion. In addition, rainwater harvesting
will be implemented at proposed plant to conserve storm water.
The impact on ground water due to the power plant operations primarily results due to likely
leaching of toxic metals from the ash pond area. However, provision of appropriate lining of
the ash pond will further ascertain that there is no leaching from the ash pond.
Area occupied by ash dyke area (190 acres) shall be lined and dyked to create a pond in
which ash will be deposited. Runoff from the ash dyke area shall not be allowed to join
Mahanadi River.
Thus this area will also not contribute to the storm runoff.
Impervious dykes may be constructed along periphery of ash pond to prevent entry of ash
into the drain. Water stored in ash dyked area during rainfall may be used for making fly ash
slurry.
Water Quality Management
In order to mitigate any adverse impact from water pollution, the following processes will be
adopted.
• Settling ponds for settlement of suspended solids
• Re-circulating cooling water system, with blow-down from the cold side of the stream.
• Neutralization pit for pH adjustment of the DM plant regeneration waste.
• Central Monitoring Basin for equalization of various effluents.
• Sewage treatment plant to treat the domestic sewage generated from the township and
plant area.
• Oil removal.
• Ash water recirculation.
The effluent treatment plant is proposed to treat all liquid effluent so as to meet the standards
as per the MoEF/ MPPCB standards.
The effluent treatment plant, which receives discharges from neutralization pit of DM Plant,
clarified effluent form Oil Water Separator, sludge from sludge pit of ETP Clarifier etc., will be
designed to enable reuse/ recycle to the maximum extent. The treated water will be utilized
for green belt development.
4.3.3 Noise Impact
The main sources of noise and vibration during operations will be:
• Delivery of equipment and raw materials by trucks
• Transfer of coal through railway line and unloading
• Operation of generators and turbine inside the power house
• Operation of various pumps, fans and motors

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Scheduling deliveries to daytime as much as possible would minimize noise generation by

truck movement. Turbines, cooling towers, transformers, compressors, pumps, vehicles and
miscellaneous equipments during plant operation, will generate noise. However, proper
acoustic enclosures would be provided to control the noise level within 80 dB, as per the
requirement of Operational and Safety and Health Administration Standard (OSHA).
Also the adoption of modern building design and the use of sound-absorbing materials will
minimize noise and vibration from the powerhouse.
4.3.3.1 Noise Modeling for Plant Machinery
The impact from a continuous stationary noise source at observer’s place, considering the
hemispherical propagation of sound waves is represented by the following equation:
LR = LS + DI – 20 Log(r) – Ae – 8
Where,
LR: Sound pressure level at a receptor located at radial ‘r’, dB (A)
LS: Sound pressure level at the source, dB (A)
DI: Directivity index of the source (for hemispherical radiation DI = 3dB (A)
R: Radial distance of the receptor from the source, m
Ae: represents excess attenuation of sound caused by the environmental conditions
such as:
o Absorption in Air
o Effect of rain, snow and fog
o Reflections and refractions at barriers and buildings
o Effect of the terrain, grass, shrubs, trees etc.
o Effect of wind and temperature gradient
The absorption of the sound is generally a complex phenomenon. In general, for
homogeneous loss free atmosphere Ae = 0
The cumulative impact of multiple stationary noise sources (through hemispherical wave
propagation) at a particular place can be calculated by
N
Lp (Total) = 10 Log [∑ 10(Lpi/10)]
i

Lp (Total) is the resultant cumulative sound pressure level due to N separate sources. The
cumulative impact from different stationary noise sources at proposed project site has been
predicted at 1m distance using the above model. The results are shown in Table 4.10.
Table 4.10: Estimated Noise Levels in TPP
Source Name Noise Levels
Leq in dB(A) 1m from source
ID Fan 90.0
FD Fan 90.0
PA Fan 90.0
Boiler feed Pump 90.0
Turbine 90.0
Unit Control Room 65.0
Cooling Water Pump 90.0
Coal Handling Plant 90.0

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Table 4.10: Estimated Noise Levels in TPP

Source Name Noise Levels
Leq in dB(A) 1m from source
Coal Mill 85.0
Cooling Tower 90.0
Transformer 75.0
Air Compressor 90.0
Noise modeling indicates the noise during daytime will be 67.5 dBA and during nights it is 55
dBA about 0.5 km from the plant site. At the boundary of the plant, it will be less than this
value due to green belt proposed all around the plant site as well as the distance.
In applying mitigation measures the principles of 'Best Management Practice' (BMP) and
'Best Available Technology Economically Achievable' (BATEA) will be followed.
4.3.3.2 Noise Management

Noise generating machines/ equipment shall include built in design requirements to
have minimum noise levels meeting as per the EPA 1986 and OSHA requirements.

Proper noise barriers/ shields etc shall be provided in the equipment whenever it
required.

Noisy from equipment shall be adequately attenuated by providing soundproof
enclosure, insulation to minimize the noise emission.

The inlet air and exhaust gas streams would be provided with silencers for noise
reduction.

Maintenance personnel working in high noise areas would be provided with adequate
personal protective equipment.

Further, all the open areas along the plant boundary will be provided with adequate
green belt for better noise attenuation.
4.3.4 Ecological Impact
Terrestrial Ecology: During operation of the project, the impacts shall mainly result due to
emission of air pollutants (stack emission and fugitive emissions from coal handling area and
ash ponds). The particulate matter emitted through the stack may settle on vegetation and
interfere with the gaseous exchange through stomatal openings. However, the impacts will
be negligible due to the fact that, the predicted value of increase in ground level
concentration of suspended particulate matter in ambient air due to operation of the project is
very low. The maximum resultant ground level concentration of SO2, after operation of
project has been estimated to be about 41.8 µg/m3 which are unlikely to cause any injury to
the surrounding vegetation. Therefore there is absolutely no likelihood of deposition of ash
particles on soil or foliage to induce any change in ecosystem.
Aquatic Ecology: The impacts on aquatic ecosystem usually results due to withdrawal of
water (reduced flow downstream, entrapment and impingement of organisms) and discharge
of effluents (change in thermal regime, change in physico-chemical characteristics of water,
discharge of toxic material etc.). As the water for the project will be drawn from Mahanadi,
which is natural water body, small fish may tend to get entrapped and impinged in the intake
system. The entrapped organisms will be subjected to a combination of physico-chemical
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Smaller organisms such as phytoplankton, zooplanktons are entrainable and subject to

entrainment in the treatment system. Suitable screens will be provided at the intake point to
prevent entrapment/ impingement. Water drawl will be minimum as the water system of the
project has been designated with maximum recycle and reuse of water, there by impact will
be least. The project will have a close cycle cooling system with cooling towers; there will be
no thermal impact on aquatic eco-system due to operation of the project. Effluents, which will
be produced during the operation period, will be treated suitably to achieve ‘Zero Discharge’
Norm. So that the aquatic life will not get disturbed
4.3.5 Solid Wastes Impact
In the proposed power plant process the most voluminous solid waste generated is in the
form of ash. The generation of total ash will be about 2.7 MTPA from domestic coal and 1.18
MTPA from imported coal. For coal handling and transporting system proper control system
would be installed to take care of coal dust generated due to handling of coal as it may
pollute the surrounding area.
As the total coal consumption will be reduced with the use of imported coal which has higher
GCV and also less ash percentage compared to domestic coal, less generation of coal ash is
envisaged. A comparative analysis of maximum ash generated from domestic and imported
coal is given in Table 4.11.
Table 4.11: Expected Generation of Solid Waste
Type of Solid Quantity of Generation
Mode of Disposal
Waste Domestic Coal Option Imported Coal Option
Ash Content 42-43% 20%
Ash 2.70 MTPA 1.18 MTPA As input to cement
industries in dry from. Un-
Bottom ash 0.54 MTPA 0.24 MTPA utilized ash, if any, will be
Fly ash 2.16 MTPA 0.94 MTPA disposed into ash pond

Proper disposal of ash and its management will not pose any contamination problem to
surrounding land environment. The required consent for handling and disposal will be taken
before the implementation of the project. Therefore, impacts are not expected due to
disposal of solid waste. Detailed ash management plan has been provided in the
Environment Management Plan.
4.3.7 Social and Economic Impacts
4.3.7.1 Impact on General Socio-Economic Condition
After the setting up of the proposed power plant, there is going to be generation of
employment in the secondary sector. The power situation of the villages in study area is very
poor. With the establishment of the proposed thermal power plant the power situation will
definitely improve in the adjoining villages.
The mitigation measures to reduce the impact of pollutions are also described in the EMP
chapter. Implementation of various pollution control measures as well as ambient
environmental conditions to regulatory standards will ensure minimum impact on the health
status.
4.3.7.2 Impact on Employment
A coal based TPP of this capacity requires substantial manpower to operate and maintain
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direct employment for the plant alone will be around 500. There will be a great opportunity for
the engineers, technical hands and efficient administrative staff available in the state of
Chhattisgarh. In addition, there will be scope for indirect employment opportunity of the local
people and from adjoining districts of Chhattisgarh due to outsourcing of many work activities
of the project. In view of this high potential of employment generation from the proposed
project, there would beneficial impact on the employment generation.
4.3.7.3 Impact on Regional Development
When a big electricity generation unit is set up, many other development activities take place
centering on the mother unit. In this case too, when proposed TPP complex is set up in such
rural area, several large, medium and small industrial complexes will come up in this area.
Thus, the proposed project will have beneficial impact on the regional development of the
State.

4.4. SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION

The summary of the anticipated adverse environmental impacts and possible mitigation
measures are given in Table 4.11. The table further describes the mitigation measures to be
taken and also identifies the probable sources of the pollution.
Table 4.11: Anticipated Adverse Environmental Impacts & Mitigation
Discipline Potential Negative Probable Mitigation measures Remarks
Impact sources
Construction Phase
Air Increase in dust Leveling activity & Sprinkling water in The impact will be
Quality and NOX heavy vehicular unpaved construction low as the main
movement area and roads. approach road will
Proper maintenance have bitumen
of vehicles will be topping
done
Water Increase in Loose soil at During monsoon
Quality suspended solids construction site season, run-off from
due to soil run-off construction site will
during heavy be routed to a -
precipitation temporary
sedimentation tank for
settlement of
suspended soils.
Noise Increase in noise Construction Equipment will be kept Workers will be
level equipment in good condition to provided necessary
keep the noise level protective
within 70 dB(A) equipment e.g. ear
plug, earmuffs.
Terrestrial Clearing of Soil enabling Landscaping and Plantation in
Ecology vegetation activity extensive plantation consultation with
will be done the local forest
department
Socio- Displacement of - Proper R&R Package
economic Households
Operational Phase
Water Deterioration of Discharge from Closed cycle cooling, The plant effluents
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Table 4.11: Anticipated Adverse Environmental Impacts & Mitigation

Discipline Potential Negative Probable Mitigation measures Remarks
Impact sources
Quality quality various plant units treatment upto be reused
stipulated standards
Air Increase in the Stack emission Stack of 275 m with a The resultant air
Quality SPM, SO2 and NOX and coal stock High efficiency ESPs quality will conform
levels in ambient air yards and CHP will be installed to to the stipulated
control particulates. standard. Space
Stack provided for the provision is kept in
proper dispersion of the layout to retrofit
pollutants. FGD in future, if
Motorable roads in the required
plant area will be
paved to reduce dust
emission.
Dust suppression
measure will be
implemented in CHP
and coal stock yards
Terrestrial Impact on plant Emission from Emission will be As ambient air
Ecology species stack controlled as well as quality will be within
dispersed through limits, no active
appropriate design injury to the
vegetation is
expected.
Noise Increase in noise Equipment in Equipment will be Employees working
levels in the plant main plant and designed to conform in high noise areas
area. auxiliaries to noise levels would be provided
prescribed by the earplugs/earmuffs
regulatory agencies. as protective
Provision of green belt device. Acoustic
would further help in enclosures for
attenuating noise. cooling towers will
also be provided
Demogra Strain on amenities Influx of people of No significant impact Overall socio-
phy and like housing, water proposed power is envisaged. economic status of
Socio- sources, sanitation, plant employees. the area is
Economic medical & expected to
infrastructure improve.
facilities
It is evident from the above table, that the various mitigation measures proposed to be
adopted during the construction and operation phase will greatly reduce the scale of
environmental impacts.
Similarly, in the operation phase, the various air pollution control systems such as the tall
stack, ESPs and dust control systems would restrict the impact on air quality to a marginal
level which otherwise would have been high, leading to tangible impacts on the terrestrial
ecosystem and soil quality. The different effluent treatment measures will restrict the impact
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5. ALTERNATIVES
5.1 WITHOUT PROJECT SCENARIO

There has been a steady increase in demand for electricity in Chhattisgarh since it became a
separate state in 2000. The demand in November 2000 was about 1100MW which stands
today at about 2500 MW. Due to the policy of the State Government and also the provisions
of the Electricity Act, there has been a substantial growth in the capacity of power plants in
the State. In fact, today the captive generation in the state is more than the total installed
capacity of CSEB.

The per capita consumption of electricity in the state is higher than the national average, at
nearly 1100 KWh per annum and it is growing. Nearly 97% of the villages of the state are
electrified although the total number of households electrified is only about 54%.

The State Government has taken up a massive programme of expansion of supply of

electricity for irrigation. While there were only 60000 agriculture pumps in November 2000,
the number of agriculture pumps in the state stands at 2.52 lakhs today. The state has high
potential for coal based thermal generation of electricity.

It has been assessed by a study conducted by Power Finance Corporation (PFC) some time
back that the state has the potential of producing 35000MW for 100 years. The State
Government is making all efforts to make the state a power hub in the country by setting up
coal-based thermal power plants. The proposed project will contribute additional 1320 MW of
power in the region.

5.2 ALTERNATIVES OF THE LOCATION

For locating a Thermal Power Plant, various factors such as availability of infrastructure and
inputs, integration of the technological equipment and systems with specific features of the
site, etc. is considered. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in mineral deposits and
water resources, which are required for power generation. The proposed TPP site has been
selected on the basis of general guidelines applicable to set up a Power Plant by CEA.

Initially three sites were selected in District Janjgir-Champa of Chhattisgarh. The identified
potential sites were based on the MoEF criteria, and based on remote sensing data. Site
Prioritization Matrix (in terms of rank) was prepared and Site 1 was eventually selected. The
description of the three alternate sites is given in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1- Location of Infrastructure and Other Sensitive Areas

Parameters Site 1 Site 2 Site 3
District Janjgir-Champa Janjgir-Champa Janjgir-Champa
Seorinarayan
Location Birra Village
Village
Dabra Village
Nearest Railway Station Champa, 32 km Akaltara, 22 km Kharsis, 27km
Distance from the Water Source in km Mahanadi, 3 km Mahanadi, 6km Mahanadi, 5km

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Table 5.1- Location of Infrastructure and Other Sensitive Areas

Parameters Site 1 Site 2 Site 3
Places of historical/cultural Lakshmaneshvar
archeological/religious/tourist No Mahadev Temple at No
places/defense establishment <10 kms Kharaud
Environmental Sensitivity as per ESZIS
No forest land No forest land No forest land
Map
Hasdeo, more
Proximity to Riverine Systems than 640 m
Mahanadi, 6km Mahanadi, 5km
R&R as per Land Oustees (No. of HHs) 830 365 325
R&R as per Home Oustees (No. of HHs) Nil 30 250
Not considered due Not considered
Consideration in terms of suitability Considered to proximity to place due to R&R
of religious interest issues

As seen from the table above, Site 2 was mainly rejected due to its proximity to place of
religious interest. In addition to that, about 30 Households (mainly homesteads) were getting
affected due to the project.

Site 3 was finally not considered due to large scale displacement which would have occurred
due to the plant.

Site 1 was found to be the best site as per the set criteria for site selection was found on the
following basis.

• No sensitive receptors are present within 10 km radius from the site.

• The site is at a distance of 3 km from Mahanadi River from where consumptive water is
to be drawn for the power project. The area does not fall within 500m from any river
system.
• Primarily, the identified area consists of single cropped agriculture land and barren
land.
• The survey of all the alternate sites showed that this site does not involve any
displacement of home only land is involved.
• Land elevation difference is not very high. Hence, the site will involve optimum
requirement of land grading.

5.3 ALTERNATIVES OF THE FUEL

The plant is designed as coal based thermal power project. Hence proximity to the coal mine
is vital. The indigenous coal was preferred for the proposed project because of the following
reasons:

• The coal block from CIL is under process of being allotted to the project proponent.
• The distance of coal source is very near (approximately 100 km) from the project site of
Korba District.
• The coal from the coal block will be transported initially through road till proposed
Railway Network becomes operational. Also the site is well connected by well-
maintained road.

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5.4 ALTERNATIVES OF CONFIGURATION

After considering various configurations for 1320MW, it was decided to install two units of
660 MW for the proposed power plant. The factors which led to the selection of 2X660MW
configuration are as follows:

• Availability of technology both from indigenous and imported sources

• High thermodynamic efficiency attainable
• Low specific fuel consumption rate
• Load variation capability if required
• Capability of grid to tolerate any outage
• Optimum specific investment requirements (i.e. Rs. crore/MW)

5.5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY

The selection of the proper steam generator technology is a critical step in the basic design
of a new power project. The fuel to be fired and the steam cycle to be adopted dictates the
type of steam generator needed to satisfy the requirements of the project.

As already mentioned, the proposed plant of 2x660MW units will be using super-critical
technology. The thermal efficiency of the power plant can be improved by using the steam at
super critical condition. The improvement in overall efficiency of the plant compared to sub
critical parameters will be at least 2% if the super critical parameters are implemented.

The importance of thermal efficiency of the thermodynamic cycle and the methods to
improve the thermal efficiency of the cycle are also analyzed. The indirect costs such as
reduction in maintenance cost, auxiliary power consumption, ash dyke land and
environmental benefits such as reduction in green house gases; water requirements, etc. are
additional advantages to the above increase in efficiency.

The following graph shows efficiency gains that can be typically achieved through the use of
higher steam pressure and the temperature on a single reheat cycle.

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Advantages of Supercritical Thermal Cycle

The Supercritical plant has increased cost associated with the steam generator, steam
turbine and piping. However these cost increases are offset by cost savings in balance of
plant equipment. The advantages of the supercritical technology are as follows:

• Improvement in power plant efficiency is more than 2%

• Reduction in coal consumption
• Reduction in Green house gases
• Overall reduction in Auxiliary Power Consumption
• Reduction in requirement of consumptive water.
• Sliding pressure operation due to once through system.
• Uniform distribution of heat due to spiral wall arrangement leading to less Boiler tube
failure, thereby improving system continuity and availability of the station.
• Low thermal stress in turbine.
• Less start up time of the boiler.

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6. ENVIRONMENT MONITORING
PROGRAMME
6.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of the monitoring programme is to ensure that the intended environmental
measures are achieved and result in desired benefits to the target population. To ensure
proper implementation of the Environment Monitoring Plan (EMP), it is essential that an
effective monitoring programme is designed and carried out.
The broad objectives of the environment monitoring program are:
• To monitor impacts on the surrounding environment and the effectiveness of mitigation
measures during the construction and operation.
• To ensure that the environmental control systems installed at the plant and are
operating satisfactorily.
• To suggest ongoing improvements in management plan, if required, for subsequent
effective monitoring.

6.2 POST-PROJECT MONITORING

The monitoring programme has been formulated to take care of impact of proposed project.
The monitoring programme for different parameters of environment, outlined in the next few
sections, is based on the findings of the impact assessment. The final post-study
environmental monitoring programme including number and location of monitoring stations,
frequency of sampling and parameters to be covered have been summarized and presented
in Table 6.1.
6.2.1 Air Quality Management
Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS)
Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) for monitoring of Flue gas Emissions from
the Stacks of the Plant will be provided, which will consist of the following analyzer
Instruments:
• Oxides of Nitrogen NOX
• Sulphur Dioxide SO2,
• Carbon Monoxide CO
• Stack Opacity Monitor.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System
Concentrations of SPM, PM (10 & 2.5), SO2 and NOX in the ambient air within the project
boundaries and outside the project boundaries adjoining villages will be monitored as per the
guidelines stipulated by CECB.
Micro-Meteorological Observations
An Automatic Weather monitoring station will be installed within the plant premises and
hourly observations of Micro meteorological parameters wind speed, wind directions,
ambient temperature, relative humidity, rainfall etc. will be recorded.

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6.2.2 Water Management

Monitoring of Water Consumption
Continuous efforts would be made to reduce the water consumption, and thereby to reduce
the waste water generation. Flow meters would be installed at all major water inlet points and
flow rates would be continuously monitored.
Monitoring of Wastewater Treatment
The treated effluent would be monitored for the flow rate and quality to identify any deviations
in performance of effluent and sewage treatment plants. The monitoring parameters are as
per stipulations of CECB. The parameters to be monitor include pH, oil and grease, TSS,
TDS, COD, BOD, sodium, sulphates, chlorides, nitrates, and phosphates.
Ground Water Quality
Ground Water Quality and depth of water table will be monitored for any ground water
contamination to be monitored. The monitoring locations will be close to the ash pond area.
6.2.3 Noise Levels Management
Ambient Noise levels would be monitored once in a week at major noise generating locations
and impact areas within the plant premises and neighboring areas.
6.2.4 Soil
Soil quality for physical and chemical parameters, organic contents and heavy metals at 6
stations, 4 around the disposal areas and 2 stations close to the air quality monitoring
stations will be monitored once in three years.
6.2.5 Ecology
Ecological impact will also be monitored for symptoms of visible damage to crops will be
done on an annual basis. A comparative analysis of density and diversity of local fauna will
be conducted every five years.

6.3 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

During the course of construction and operation of the plant, regular monitoring of all
environment parameters is required. The suggested monitoring plan for the proposed plant is
given in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1: Environment Monitoring Programme
Annual
Aspect Parameters Frequency Location Equipment used Monitoring
Budget (INR)
Ambient Air SPM, PM10, Twice in a Five site within the Respirable dust
Quality PM2.5, SO2, week and 24 Impact area, including Sampler
NOx, CO hour at each power plant site
5,20,000
station
Stack SPM, SO2, NOX Continuous Each Stack In-situ continuous
Emission monitors
Meteorology Temperature, Continuous on One site inside the Anemometer with 1,46,000
wind speed and hourly basis plant data logger and
direction, RH, printer facility, thermo-
Rainfall, hygrograph, rain
gauge
Surface water Physical, Monthly 4 locations within the Standard laboratory 1,50,000
quality chemical and impact zone including Equipment
biological Mahanadi and
parameters Hasdeo River water
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Table 6.1: Environment Monitoring Programme

Annual
Aspect Parameters Frequency Location Equipment used Monitoring
Budget (INR)
metals
Ground water Physical, Monthly Five station with ash Standard laboratory 1,80,000
quality chemical and disposal area Equipment
biological
parameters
including heavy
metals
Plant effluents Physical and Monthly Standard laboratory 60,000
chemical Equipment
properties
including heavy
metals
Soils Physical and Once every Around ash disposal Standard laboratory 50,000
chemical year site Equipment
parameters with
organic content
and heavy
metals
Noise level Noise Once in a Five station close to Noise level meter 1,30,000
week air quality monitoring
stations
Ecology Visible damage Yearly 10 km radius from the Field Survey 10,00,000
to crops, density project site
and diversity of
local fauna

6.4 INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES FOR MONITORING

The project shall establish an Environmental Management Group (EMG), which will consist
of chemists and scientists along with field assistants. A well equipped laboratory along with
transportation facility shall be provided to cater to air and water quality sampling. This group
will take the responsibility of implementing the environmental monitoring programme detailed
in the previous section. Requisite number of such staff would need to be deployed for
smooth conduct of the monitoring programme. List of equipment required for environmental
monitoring is presented in Table 6.2.
Table 6.2: Laboratory Equipment Required For Environment Monitoring
S. No. Equipment Quantity
I Meteorology
1. Automatic Weather Station with data logger 1 Set
II Stack and Ambient Air
1. Respirable Dust Sampler/HVS 4 Sets
2. Vacuum Pump with Electric Motor 2 Sets
3. Ammeter and Voltmeter 1 Set
4. DG set 1 Set
5. Stack Emission Kit with necessary Accessories 1 Set
III Noise
1. Integrated Noise Level Meter with Frequency Analyser and data logger 1 Set
IV Water
1. BOD Incubator 1 No.
2. Bacteriological Incubator 1 No.
3. Oven 1 No.

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Table 6.2: Laboratory Equipment Required For Environment Monitoring

S. No. Equipment Quantity
4. Muffle Furnace 1 No.
5. Analytical Balance ( Single Pan Digital ) 1 No.
6. Spectrophotometer ( Spectronic 20 ) 1 No.
7. pH Meter 1 No.
8. Turbidity Meter 1 No.
9. Conductivity Meter 1 No.
10. Thermometer 1 No.
11. Flame Photometer 1 No.
12. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 1 Set
13. Distillation Apparatus 2 Sets
14. Hot Plate 4 Nos
15. Reagents and Chemicals As required.
16. COD Assembly 1 set

6.5 MONITORING COST

The approximate Environment Management Cost to be incurred by the project proponents
are given in Table 6.3.
Table 6.3: One-time Cost Provision for Environmental Measures
Sl. No. Description of Item Cost (Rs. in Crores)
1 Electrostatic Precipitators 160.0
2 Ash Handling unit 80.0
3 Ash Dyke 65.0
4 Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) 3.5
5 Dust Suppression System 3.0
6 Control of Fire & Explosion Hazards 16.5
7 DM Plant Waste Treatment Systems 2.0
8 Sewage Collection, Treatment & Disposal (STP) 1.5
9 Environmental Lab Equipment & on-line monitoring equipment 1.5
10 Green Belt (@3lacs/ha 2.0
Total 335
Source: GreenC

As is evident from the table above, the one-time cost for installing pollution control
equipments, development of green belt and setting up of laboratory for sample testing will be
approximately Rs 335 crores. Other than the above the annual recurring cost for monitoring
and green belt maintenance will be about Rs 22.5 lacs excluding the salary and overhead
cost of the Monitoring Cell.

6.6 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT MEASURES

The specific environmental impacts and mitigation measures at pre-construction,
implementation and operation phases are summarized in Table 6.4.

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Table 6.4: Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Possible Mitigation during Mitigation during
Mitigation during operation
Impact planning and design construction
Air Impact Incorporate consultant • Spray water on dry • Implementation of ESP
and engineers advice surface generating dust and bag filters
particles • Disposal of Ash in slurry
• Regulate vehicle form
emission • Green belt development
Soil Quality Consider strategies to • Removing top soil for • Continuous monitoring of
Degradation avoid soil quality construction, turfing and soil quality
degradation plantation after civil • Green belt development
works • Proper ash utilization

Drainage and Planning will be done to • Proper sanitation facility ‘Minimum Discharge’ Norm
irrigation minimize the impact would be provided to prescribed by CPCB will be
construction workers. followed
Groundwater Surface Water from • Project proponent will try
depletion and Mahanadi River will be to complete water drawl
quality the source of water for the scheme before start of
degradation power plant. So, there will construction activities to -
be no impact on meet the construction
groundwater system water requirement from
the river source
Surface water Guidelines suggested by • Proper planning will be CPCB norms for ‘Zero
pollution Technical Experts will be done Discharge’ will be followed
incorporated
Aquatic Not Applicable • Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ecosystem
Terrestrial Suitable site selection and • Suitable site selection Green belt development to
ecosystem alignment of roads. Site avoiding unnecessary conserve local biota
(disruption to selection has been made disruption of existing
flora and fauna) to avoid forest land. vegetation
Disruption of Suitable planning for • Practice caution in use Monitoring road trafficking
road traffic traffic movement as per of vehicles to avoid situation
time schedule disturbance of regular
local traffic
Disturbance to Minimize impediments to • Establish adequate Establish adequate
water supply water supply alternative water supply alternative water supply and
source Continuous monitoring
• Providing health • Providing health inspection
inspection and and vaccination
vaccination • Periodic health check-up
Prevent outbreak of • Organizing proper
Occupational
diseases and provide disposal procedure of
health hazard
medical assistance waste
• Providing adequate
sanitary facilities to
personnel and workers
• Adopt appropriate • Workers would be
Implement safe working
Safety of safety measures provided with hand
conditions to avoid
workers • Provide first aid gloves ear muffs, safety
accident and injuries boots, safety goggles,
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Table 6.4: Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Possible Mitigation during Mitigation during
Mitigation during operation
Impact planning and design construction
• Make workers aware of helmets etc.
risks and how to avoid • Workers should be
these trained to follow safe
working practices
• Proper hospital facility
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7. ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION
As per the conditions of the Terms of Reference given by EAC for preparation of the
EIA/EMP Report, several studies were conducted to provide a clear picture of the project
area. The studies and activities suggested included
• Public Hearing and Consultation;
• Area Drainage and Hydrogeology Study
• Socio-economic and R&R Study;
Separate study reports have been prepared for Socio-economic, R&R Study and Public
hearing. A summary of the above-mentioned studies/activities are given in this chapter.

7.2 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSULTATION

As per the EIA Notification No. 1533
dated 14th September, 2006 of MoEF,
Govt. of India, the public hearing for the
proposed 2 x 660 MW coal based super
critical thermal power plant was
conducted on October 21, 2011, at 12:00
noon. The venue for the public hearing
was at the ground adjacent to Irrigation
Colony situated in village Birra,
As per the requirements of notification,
the date, time and place of public
hearing was advertised in daily news
paper ‘Nababharat’ and ‘Express News
Service’ more than one month prior to
the public hearing.
The public hearing was held under the
chairmanship of Shri K.L. Chauhan,
Upper Collector, Janjgir Champa and Dr.
C.B. Patel, Regional Officer, Chhattisgarh
Environment Conservation Board,
Bilaspur. Consultants GIS Enabled
Environment & Neo-graphic Centre was
present on behalf of project proponent.
The local residents of the proposed
project area and residents from
neighbouring villages were also present
along with media representative. More
than 2500 people attended the public
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Shri Gopal Krishna, Vice President, represented the proponent and briefed the general public
about the project and possible
environmental impact due to the
project. The Upper Collector, Shri K.L.
Chauhan then requested the
assembled audience to ask for
clarifications and give suggestions.
Enquiries were raised on issues such
as impact of air and water pollution on
the villages, impact on the water of
River Mahanadi and Hasdeo,
compensation for R&R and facilities to
be provided by the company. The
compilation of the issues raised and
the response of the proponent is given
below.
After satisfactory responses were given for all queries, the public hearing was formally closed
with permission of the Chair. Overall the
villagers welcomed the project and said
that the plant will improve the quality of
life of the people. They requested the
proponent to provide proper services in
terms of education, health and livelihood
generation. Some villagers were not
satisfied with the compensation and
mode of disbursement, to which the
proponent assured that there will be no
problem further.
The summary of the important points in
form of opinions, comments,
suggestions and objections and the
reply of their queries by the project
management officials are summarized in Table 7.1 below and the details given in Annexure
VII.
The Expert Appraisal Committee during its meeting in June 2012 had desired that the
company should reassess the issues and respond suitably. Annexure XIII. Accordingly
the Management of company planned its response to meet the expectations of the villagers
and EAC members.

Table 7.1: Public Hearing Issues and Updated Response & Action Plan
No Issue Response Action Plan

• Around 882 acres of private land is being • At the present rate INR 10
acquired within the plant area. The lacs per acre is being given
acquisition is being done by Chhattisgarh as compensation. Over and
Compensation Industrial Development Corporation above the compensation,
1. MBPCL is paying an amount
for Land (CIDC) and post-acquisition, the same
shall be leased to the MBPCL. @ Rs 4 Lakh per Acre as
lump sum additional
• The Compensation for private land owner compensation to each
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determined by Government of already been deposited in

Chhattisgarh. This compensation amount the Office of the District
includes solatium charges at applicable Magistrate
rate, stamp duty, and compensation for • So far 76% of farmers have
standing trees and crops on land. accepted the compensation
The R&R Budget is given in Section 7.4 including additional
compensation.
• The provision of the R & R Policy of • During construction phase
Chhattisgarh Government 2007 duly preference will be given got
amended in 2010 shall be followed for unskilled and semi-skilled
providing employment to Project Affected jobs.
People. • Agreement will be done with
• Preference will be given to the land contractors to ensure that
oustees in all categories of jobs including job preference is given to
skilled, semi-skilled and non-skilled as affected persons. It is
per availability of jobs. estimated that about 2000
• Those who would not be provided with labours will get employment.
employment shall be paid suitable This activity will start after
compensation, as approved by developer gets NOC under
Government of Chhattisgarh, as per Water and Air Act
Provision for qualification till the regular employment is • On-job and safety trainings
2
employment provided to them. will be provided to unskilled
• The land oustees will be provided and semi-skilled workers
employment by providing them shops in • Local ITI has been
Township, petty contracts in the plant, contacted for providing
hiring of vehicles and supply of materials. training in trades of
• Company shall provide training for electrical and fitter trade
formation of Self Help Groups by Women.
• Company shall provide trainings in ITI to
eligible persons to enable them to get job
opportunities not only in this project but
throughout the state keeping in view the
vast opportunity.
Details are R&R is given in Section 7.4

• There are around 334 farmers who are • The benefits to be given to
Marginalised falling in the marginalized due to land marginalized farmers is given
farmers due to acquisition for plant. in Section 7.4. An amount of
3
loss of livelihood INR 2.5 crores has been
etc. • Each of them shall be provided with earmarked specifically for
employment. them
• As a part of adoption of village Birra, • Company has planned for a
Company has already created basic comprehensive development
infrastructure as per their demand which plan for Birra and other
includes Library, crematorium, waiting villages as part of its CSR
Adoption of room, boundary wall of Jai Stumbh, plan.
4
Village Birra Temple flooring, borewell for drinking • Detailed CSR Plan is
purpose, fruit sapling plantation etc. provided in Section 9.9.2
• The details of CSR plan is given
separately.
• Greenbelt plantation will be done around • Local forest authorities will be
the plant boundary as per norms of consulted regarding choice of
5 Afforestation
MoEF. species to be planted. An
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be planted in the Greenbelt during plantation plan will be

construction period in phases. developed to ensure proper
implementation of green
cover.
• A mobile health unit with advanced • Health Services will include
medical equipment along with providing support for setting
experienced and qualified Doctor, up Dispensary / Medical
Pharmacist, Lab Technician and nursing Center at CHC with
team is already providing services in the hospitalization facility and
area. Free medical checkup are being necessary equipment’s for
conducted in the Mobile Health Unit tests/ treatment/operation
Medical along with it as per the diagnosis and
6
Facilities requirement the medicines are being
given free of cost as per the need in the
PAV’s. Besides that free health camps
in and around for the PAV's have been
organised.
• Total health budget under CSR head is
Rs 1290 Lakh for 5 years.
• There is no archaeologically protected • ASI Raipur has requested
monument within 10km of study area. ASI, Delhi to issue the
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) necessary NOC to MBPCL
Raipur has undertaken a joint on this account.
inspection with state administration and • Letter of ASI, Raipur is
certified that there are no protected enclosed as Annexure XVII.
Protection of
7 monuments in the project area as well
Local Deity
as study area.
• The Shivrinarayan temple is located at
a distance of more than 21 kms from
plant site. Therefore, this temple and
any other temple or local deities are
not getting affected due to this project.
• There is only one pond inside the plant • A few areas have been
area. Company shall make alternative identified for relocation of the
Preservation of arrangement to this pond for villagers. pond. Ponds in the locality will
8
Village Pond be strengthened
• A few areas have been identified for
relocation of the pond.
• Super critical technology will be utilized • An elaborate Environment
for 2 X 660 MW high technology Management Plan will be
machine due to less consumption of drawn up to ensure least
coal per MW there will be reduction in pollution in the area.
ash and Carbon dioxide production. • Environment Enhancement
• ESP would be used for ash collection measures such as
• Chimney height 275 meters has been development of green belt,
Impact due to kept rainwater harvesting etc will
9 pollution from be taken up
• Effluent treatment plant and Waste
Power plant
treatment plant would be used
• Sewage collection treatment and
disposal would be used
• Ash Dyke would be properly
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• Ash water recirculation system would be
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• “Zero Discharge” would be followed by

using recycled water within the plant.
• Green Belt will be developed for
controlling coal & Ash particulars with
plant boundary, water spray and dust
separation system would be used.
• Sound production would be within the
norms. To control sound pollution
enclosures will be provided over the
equipment’s and green belt will also be
provided.

7.3 HYDRO-GEOLOGY AND AREA DRAINAGE STUDY

A separate Hydrogeology and Area Drainage Study was conducted by M/S Rural Engineering
and Environmental Solutions, Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh. The scope of the study
included the following:
(i) Hydrological Study: To calculate water availability at 75%, 90% & 95% dependability on
monthly and daily basis at the selected barrage site based on existing users and new
commitments. Siting of intake well, water drawal scheme, preparation of report on water
withdrawal scheme was also done.
(ii) Hydro-geological study: Assessment of ground water potential in the plant area based on
Geo-electrical resistivity survey in the plant area and available hydro-geological information
for the area, aquifer characteristics, verifying geological reports, analysis of ground water
table pre monsoon/post monsoon.
(iii) Drainage Improvement Study: Preparation of report on the drainage of the plant and
buffer zone, impact of plant effluent on drainage, surface hydrology, delineation of
watersheds, its catchments and catchment yields, Impact on water regime, estimation of
storm floods and designing of drains based on plant area topography.
From the Digital Elevation model it was founds that the North East part of the study area has
elevations in the range of 230.0 m to 232.0 m. The South West part and western part of the
study area has lower elevations in the range of 224.50 m to 225.75 m. The Digital Elevation
Model has been used to compute the area (within plant boundaries) between different
elevation ranges. 110.40 ha (28.45%) of the plant area lies below 226.0 m elevation and the
plant area having elevation higher than 226.0 m elevation is 277.61 ha (71.55%). 50.06 % of
the area is below 227.25 m elevation. The information derived from the DEM study can be
used to arrive at cost effective levels at which different plant components should be finally
located. It is recommended that in detailed project planning, this aspect may be carefully
examined.
The total water availability in Mahanadi, type of storage required, identification and detailing
of water intake point and water drawl structures, has been carried out in the study.
Assessment of groundwater conditions and water level has been also conducted. Study of
ground water levels for last two and a half decades reveals that the land falls under the
category of a natural wetland. If the ground water draft and other activities are stopped, then
it will turn into water logged conditions.
Assessment of draft, and recharge from rainfall and from sources other than rainfall (ground
water irrigation, canal irrigation, canal seepage, seepage from ponds) has been carried out.
Recharge from sources other than rainfall is 110 ha-m. This recharge is assumed to be
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Table Fluctuation Method gives erroneous results for this area perhaps due to erroneous
recording of the pre-monsoon water table levels. Rainfall Recharge by Infiltration Method
varies from 80.45 ha-m in the year 2000 to 216.06 ha-m in the year 2007.
It is obvious from the well inventory and from Geophysical investigations that the base of
aquifer is at 8.0m which can be safely classified to have 10% available space for water, i.e.
0.8m of which 0.638m is 80%. Thus, a rise of nearly 6.5m bringing the water table only at
1.5m depth from ground surface. It is however dependant on the thickness of sand layer part
of the aquifer.
A separate hydro-geology and area drainage report is enclosed. Annexure VI.

7.4 SES AND R&R PLAN

A separate R&R study in details had been conducted by GIS Enabled Environment &
Neographics Centre, Ghaziabad to assess the socio-economic conditions of the Project
Affected Households and prepare the R&R plan. The data of the population was collected
through household surveys and community consultation. PRA exercise was also carried out
with the villagers to find out about their socio-economic conditions and culture.
According to the R&R Study three villages namely Birra, Gatwa and Siladehi will be affected
by the proposed project. All these villages will be losing their land only and there will be no
homestead displacement. A total of 831 households are getting affected by the project. Most
of the houses are kutchha houses, which reflect poor economic status of population. The
houses are mostly constructed of mud and country tiles. No community structures such as
schools, temples or community halls are getting affected. It has been proposed that the
compensation will be made as per the Chhattisgarh R&R Policy. Annexure XIV.
The provision of the R & R Policy of Chhattisgarh Government 2007 duly amended in 2010
shall be followed for providing employment to Project Affected People. The report has
provided the entitlement framework of all affected families. It has also proposed an
implementation arrangement for all R&R activities. All provisions regarding the safeguard of
the tribal population has also been taken care.
Keeping in view the concern of EAC members regarding marginalized section of community,
the R&R Plan has been revised which includes formulation of specific schemes for landless
farmers whose sustenance is supposedly dependent on the land proposed to be acquired for
the power project.
The budgetary allocation for the rehabilitation component of the project has been determined
based on the anticipated impacts, entitlement, and the requirements to be fulfilled as per the
directives under the NRRP 2007 and Govt. of Chhattisgarh Ideal Rehabilitation Policy. The
cost of Land Acquisition and R&R is outlined in Table 7.2. Benefits to be given to the
Marginalised farmers of the PAV's out of 831 there are 334 Marginalised land oustees who
have lost their land from 76% to 100% have been presented in the table 7.3.

Table 7.2: Rehabilitation & Resettlement Budget

Birra Project : R&R Budget (Main Plant) : Amount in INR
Rate in Amount
A Cost of Compensation Unit Quantity
Lakh Crores
1. Cost of Land
I Compensation for Land 10 Acre 882 88
Land Charges, Stamp Duty,
II 8820 Percent ~ 44 37
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Sub Total (of above) 125

2. Compensation to standing structures on land being acquired
III Compensation for Trees 0.01 No. 4564 0.74
IV Compensation for Wells 0.29 No. 35 0.1
Sub Total (of above) .84
Total (A) 125.84
Rate in Amount
B R&R Unit Quantity
Lakh Crores
Financial Assistance to Each
I 4 Acre 882 35.28
Khatedar
II Training to Youth 0.01 No. 2000 0.2
III Training to Affected Family 0.01 No. 200 0.02
Allotment of Shops in lieu of
IV 2 No. 10 0.2
Employment
Technical Training for Future
V 0.1 No. 200 0.2
Employment [Vocational Training]

VI Training one time to SHG 0.2 No. 22 0.04

Sub Total (of above) 35.94
Annuity to each project affected
VII 1.2 No. 400 4.8
families $$
Scholarships to one person from
VIII each project affected family for five 0.6 No. 400 2.4
years @@
IX Marginalised Related LSM 2.5
Sub Total (of above) 9.7
Total ( B) 45.64
Grand Total 172
$$ Annuity has been calculated as a monthly payment of Rs. 2000 for 5 years.
@@ Scholarship expenditure has been considered as Rs. 1000 per month for five years
per person.
Table 7.3: Benefits to be given to the Marginalised farmers
S. No Activities Beneficiaries
A Jobs
1 The trained youth from the ITI (By Moser Baer) 60
50 persons from PAV's have been engaged with local contractors
2 90
involved in the construction phase of the project
6 persons of the PAV's have already been given Permanent Job in the
3 6
company
4 Persons of PAV's have been engaged in our health project; 4
4 4
persons of the PAV's have been engaged in our DLP;
5 Shop Allotment 10
6 Job to Skilled Category Technical 10
7 Vehicle to be hired from the PAV's 5
SUB-TOTAL - A 185
B Co-operatives
1 Milk Supply 15
2 Fruits Cultivation 10
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4 Poultry 50
5 Fish Farming (Pesiculture) ; Fish Feed preparation Training 25
6 Tusar Production 25
7 Supply of Water 10
SUB TOTAL - B 145
C Skilled Trainings
1 Electrical 5
2 Electronics 5
3 Information and Communication Technology 5
4 Mason 5
5 Plumber 5
6 Fire and Safety 5
7 Driver Training 5
SUB TOTAL - C 35
D Semi-Skilled
1 House Keeping 5
2 Security Guard 5
3 House Cleaning 10
4 Personal Security Guard 5
5 Storekeeper 5
6 Television Repairing 2
7 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Repairing 2
8 Automotive Repair (Two Wheeler & Four Wheeler) 2
9 Beauty Culture & Hair Dressing 2
10 Gardener 5
SUB TOTAL - D 43
GRAND TOTAL 408

7.5 Water Availability Study

EAC during its June 2012 meeting had desired additional information with respect to Water
Availability as “ Water availability especially during lean season keeping into consideration
the riparian needs of Mahanadi/Hasdeo River and details of downstream competing sources
shall be submitted. “

In response the Company has visited available documents and approached WRD,
Government of Chhattisgarh. The water balance study during lean season keeping into
consideration the riparian needs of Mahanadi / Hasdeo River and downstream competing
uses has been done and same is enclosed at table 7.4, table 7.5 and table 7.6.
Table- 7.4: Flow Computation during Lean Season
Scenario-1 Scenario-2
Lean Season
April, May , June April, May
104.43 Cumecs 39.16 Cumecs
Average of all years
821.03 MCM 206.37 MCM
100% dependable 60.60 Cumecs 35.10 Cumecs
year 476.50 MCM 184.97 MCM
As per sanction of Government of Chhattisgarh vide its Agenda Point, Lean Season has been
considered as two months from April to May. Annexure XVI.
The Water Balance Study has been done for the "Leanest Year" amongst the observed series of
flow to plan for the worst scenario to meet the down stream riparian use and other competing
usages of the water of Mahanadi.

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Table-7.5 : Committed Water Requirement from Basantpur Barrage

Annual Lean Season
Company Purpose Requirement Requirement
(MCM) (MCM)
KSK Mahanadi Thermal Power 55 9.17
NTPC Lara Thermal Power 35 5.82
Jindal India Thermal Power 36 6.00
Sona Power Thermal Power 20 3.33
Moser Baer Thermal Power 36 6.00
Government of Chhattisgarh Irrigation 36 6.00
Total Consumptive Use 218 36.33
Water Balance Study downstream of Basantpur Barrage
Annual Flow Lean Season
(MCM) Flow (MCM)
Flow during Leanest Year (100% dependable year) 7769.89 184.97
Total Consumptive Use from Basantpur Barrage 218 36.33
Downstream flow for use by downstream Competing
users from Mironi Barrage and downstream riparian 7551.89 148.64
requirement

Table- 7.6: Committed Water Requirement from Mironi Barrage

Annual Lean Season
Company Purpose Requirement Requirement
(MCM) (MCM)
Athena CG Ltd. Thermal Power 35 5.83
NTPC Lara Thermal Power 26.6 4.43
Shyam Century Ltd. Thermal Power 22 3.67
Government of
Irrigation 34 5.67
Chhattisgarh
Total Consumptive Use 117.6 19.60
Water Balance Study downstream of Basantpur Barrage
Annual Flow Lean Season
(MCM) Flow (MCM)

Flow during 100% dependable year 7551.89 148.63

Total Consumptive Use from Mironi Barrage 117.6 19.60

Downstream flow for use by downstream Competing users and
7434.29 129.04
downstream riparian requirement beyond Mironi Barrage
Downstream flow requirement from Mironi Barrage during lean
season to meet riparian requirement and other competing
7.55
users @ 20% of storage capacity of Barrage vide GoCG letter
No. 281/Tech/Janjgir-Champa/2013 Dated 12/02/2013
Therefore, the downstream riparian use including competing users requirement during lean
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.
As per the water availability study of observed water flow of Mahanadi river by Central Water
Commission from 1978 to 2008, 2000-01 is the leanest year with 100% dependable year.
As the intent of the EAC is to ascertain the water regime during lean season for the worst
scenario, the lean season flow for 100% dependable year has been considered for
assessment of meeting the downstream riparian requirement as well as other downstream
competing uses of the water flow after meeting the upstream requirement of various
proposed thermal power plant.
Based on the comprehensive analysis it is found that the downstream riparian use including
competing users requirement during lean season is fully met with both from Basantpur
Barrage and Mironi Barrage as well.
It is important to note that the water for our plant shall be withdrawn from upstream of
Basantpur Barrage and this barrage is being constructed by State Government of
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8. PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 IMPROVEMENT IN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
It is usually envisaged that setting up of a large power plant helps in developing the
infrastructure of the locality. Facilities such as schools, community centres, health centres
are usually part of the development activities undertaken by the plant.
Although the infrastructure facility of the study area is quite good in comparison to rural
areas, there is further scope of development in the future. Infrastructures such as better
roads, well-developed public transport system are required for the area. These facilities will
automatically develop once the plant becomes operational.
Various infrastructural facilities like pucca roads, communication, water supply, educational
and recreational facilities, dispensaries, libraries etc. needed for the local society will be
provided by the project proponents.

8.2 IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Social and community infrastructure and services will be provided in response to the need of
the local communities. This will enhance the quality of life, equity, law and order, and social
well being through community support; safety and security; sports; recreation and culture;
justice; housing; health and education. The proposed project is expected to contribute
towards improvement in quality of life of local people and it shall generate inputs for
industrial/economic development in the region. Guidelines are given to proponents for
protection of workmen likely to be engaged from the nearby villages. The following measures
are suggested for minimizing the adverse impacts on socio-economic and human interest:
• Communication with the local community should be institutionalized on regular basis by
the project authorities to provide as opportunity for mutual discussion
• For social welfare activities to be undertaken by the project authorities, collaboration
may be sought with local administration, Gram Panchayat, Block Development Office
etc. for better co-ordination.
In order to maintain good Industrial Relations and to implement the project smoothly,
following facilities have been envisaged at the proposed power plant:
• Essential facilities like drinking water, toilets, and bathrooms, proper fencing, and
leveled ground with proper drainage, sanitation arrangements, and adequate
illumination arrangements shall also be provided. PCO, canteen and grocery shop are
also envisaged near residential colony.
• Provision of ambulance with doctor and First Aid shall be kept.
• All contract workers and staff shall be provided personal protective appliances and
safety gadgets. Safety during project implementation will be accorded highest priority.
Regular awareness programmes shall be conducted to create and sustain a safe
working culture.
• Rest rooms, canteen, drinking water near the workplace shall be provided for contract
workers as well as transporters, etc. Hygienic working conditions shall be maintained at
workplace.

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• Designated officials will ensure proper maintenance of infrastructure created for

contract labours and to take immediate corrective actions whenever required after
regular inspection.

8.3 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

At present the socio-economic conditions of the people in the study area is not good mainly
due to low agricultural productivity. It was found that it is difficult for the people to sustain
their livelihood on agriculture and was looking for other means of livelihood. So the proposed
project will have a positive impact on the socio-economic conditions of the people by
providing direct and indirect employment in the plant. Also the project shall enhance
economic growth of the area in general. Cost of land and other properties in the area will
increase.
Permanent workers should be covered by proper insurance/other schemes such as benefits
in case of injury, sickness, temporary and permanent disability through workers’
compensation in the event occupational accidents and diseases, and compensation for
survivors in the event of work-related death.
Plant should have reasonable working hours that should not exceed the number of hours
prescribed by India’s law and regulations. The workers would be paid as per the Minimum
Wages Act.

8.4 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS

The other benefits that the project will provide are as follows:
• Shall provide closer interaction and understanding between people from different
regions, culture, social traits etc.
• Shall improve in the general living standards and knowledge sharing bringing modern
outlook and vision for growth and economic prosperity.
• The power plant shall benefit the State and Central governments by way of royalty,
sales tax, duties etc. from this project. This in turn will help in development activities by
Government in the area.

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9. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Environment Management Plan (EMP) outlines the environmental management system
that will be implemented during the detailed design and construction stage of the project for
minimization of deleterious effects and implementation of enhancement measures. The EMP
embraces environmental management issues comprising of beneficial impacts as well as
long-term adverse impacts and their remedial measures.
The plant management should implement a sound Environment Management Plan (EMP),
which will make environment protection an essential requirement. Prediction of the potential
environmental and social impact arising due to development activities are considered as the
basics of EIA process. An equally essential element of this process is to develop measure to
eliminate, offset, or reduce adverse impacts to acceptable levels and enhance the beneficial
ones during implementation and operation of the projects. The integration of the project
planning is done by clearly defining the environment requirements within an Environment
Management Plan (EMP). The Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution at the
source level to the maximum possible extent with the available and affordable technology
followed by treatment measures before they are discharged. Specifically, the EMP lays
stress on key environmental aspects and issues of the project during operation phase by:
• Identifying potential environmental impacts;
• Recommending mitigation measures for the negative impacts;
• Identifying opportunities for enhancement measures;
• Providing an organizational framework for operating Environment Management System
and other functions of the project by assigning roles and responsibilities for
environmental monitoring and management;
• Formulating Environmental Action Plans (EAPs) which specify mitigation, periodic and
annual monitoring activities during project implementation and operation.
In this context, MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Limited shall deploy qualified and competent staff
for the project. They are also in the process of developing appropriate human resources
development policy. Capacity strengthening of the existing engineers/staff to address
environmental issues will be emphasized.

9.2 COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

In this chapter Environmental Management Plan has been dealt for both construction and
operational phase of the proposed 2 x 660 MW Coal based (Super Critical) Thermal Power
Plant. The following are the components of EMP:

Monitoring programme/plan

Mode of Implementation

Institutional Arrangements.

Mitigation measures of negative impacts and technological provisions

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Monitoring Programme/Plan
The Monitoring Plan for the construction and operation phase has been already described in
Chapter 6.
Mode of Implementation Schedule and Reporting Procedures
Various mitigation measures and their mode of implementation with responsible group for
implementation have been identified and are given in Table 9.1 and 9.2 below.
Table 9.1: Mode of Implementation of Mitigation Measures For Construction Phase
Mitigation Measures Mode of Implementation Agency
Air Environment
Water sprinkling in vulnerable areas Specified in civil construction Civil Construction
package and site inspection Group
Proper maintenance of vehicles and Site Inspection Construction Group
construction equipment
Transportation of construction Site Inspection Construction
material in covered trucks, wherever
possible
Noise environment
Proper maintenance of vehicles, Site Inspection and records Construction Group
equipment and machinery
Provision of acoustic covers/ Specified in contact award and Environment, Health &
enclosures on equipment and inspection Safety (EHS) group
machinery
Provision of earmuffs/ earplugs to the Specified in contact award and
workers in high noise areas and inspection
enforcement of its use
Water Environment
Channelisation of effluents from Site development and specified in Civil Construction
construction area through existing the contract award documents Group and EHS
network of drains
Construction of temporary Site development and specified in
sedimentation tanks for the effluents the contract award documents
from construction area
Solid Waste Management
Disposal of surplus earth and Site development and specified in Civil group
construction debris the contract award documents
Socio-economic Environment
Provision of environmentally safe Site development and specified in CSR Team
camping area for the migrant the contract award documents
laborers
Arrangements for water supply and Site development and specified in
sanitation the contract award documents

Table 9.2: Mode of Implementation of Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase

Mitigation Measures Mode of Implementation Agency
Air Environment
High Efficiency ESPs Integral Part of Main Plant O&M group
Package
275 m High Stack Civil Construction Package O&M group
Coal Dust Extraction and Integral Part of Main Plant Coal handling group

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Suppression Systems Package

Water cover over ash pond/ Part of Operation and Ash handling group
sprinklers in dry areas Maintenance System
Reclamation of ash pond after Part of Operation and Ash handling and
abandonment Maintenance System horticulture groups
Water Environment
Cooling Towers Part of Main Plant Package O&M Group
Main Plant Effluent Treatment Plant O&M (Water Treatment
including Central Monitoring Basin Part of Main Plant Package Plant) Group

Ash Water Treatment Part of Main Plant Package O&M (Ash Handling)
Group
Sewage Treatment Plant - Township
Administration Group
Noise Environment
Design of equipment Included in Technical -
Specification
Provision of acoustic enclosures/ - -
barriers/ shields to reduce noise
Provision of personal protective - -
equipments like ear plugs and ear
muffs
Solid Waste Management
Dry fly ash collection and loading
Part of main plant package Ash handling group
system
Disposal of Unused Ash - Ash handling group
Township Solid Waste Township
Administration Group
Others
Afforestation and Green Belt - Horticulture group
Development
Control of Fire and Explosion Hazard Part of Main Plant Package EHS
Environmental Laboratory Equipment Chemist

9.3 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL: STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A separate environment management cell comprising of a team of experienced and qualified
personnel reporting to a very senior level executive preferably an environmental engineer is
proposed. He will be assisted by well trained staffs comprising of environmental and safety
specialists. Staff will be trained for environment control measures like air, water quality
monitoring, solid waste management, noise abatement etc. Staff would also be trained to
operate ESP and other pollution control equipment at optimum efficiency.
The Environment Management Cell will be responsible for managing the following activities
related to environment function of proposed power plant:
• Coordinate and manage the EMP implementation during pre-construction, construction
and operation phase
• Appoint dedicated environment staff to manage environmental monitoring
responsibilities
• Manage and coordinate environmental monitoring and control

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• Coordination with other sections of the plant and government agencies in relation to
environmental management activities
• Implement and monitor greenbelt protection and plantation activities
• Safety specialist will ensure safe working practices in all the sections of the plant

Figure 9.1: Suggested Managing Director

E M Organization Cell

Unit Head & Chief

Environment, Social,
Health and Safety

Head Environment Head Social Head Risk and Safety

Management Cell Management Cell (HR) Cell

Environment Chief Ecologist / Chief Lawyer Risk and Disaster

Engineer Chemist Horticulturist Sociologist Management Specialist

Field Staff for Sample Collection and Primary Public Consultation and Training and Security
Monitoring Grievance Mechanism Checking

Figure 9.2: Proposed Qualification Chart of Personnel of EM Cell

B.E./M.E Environmental Engineering with 5-

Environmental Engineer
10 years experience
Master in Social Work with 5 -10 years
Chief Sociologist
experience in the relevant manners
B.E./M.E Mechanical Engineering with 5 -10
Risk and Disaster Specialist
years experience
Post Graduate in Chemistry with minimum 5
Chief Chemist
years of experience in water and air analysis
LLB in relevant manner with at least 5 years
Lawyer (Social andLabour’s Law)
experience
Post Graduate in Chemistry with minimum 5
Horticulturist/Ecologist/Botanist years of experience in water and Air analysis

Chemist and Lab technician Graduate in respective area

Field Staff for Sample Collection Degree in Chemistry

Field Staff for Public Consultation Degree in Social Work

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9.4 IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISO 14000)

A structured and certified environment management system is suggested at the industry
level for ensuring that all the activities, products and services conform to international
environmental and social requirement. These shall include latest international technologies
and practices, certification of Environmental Management System to ISO 14001, assess how
an organization handles environmental risks. ISO 14001 is the international standard for
Environmental Management Systems. This generic standard is applicable to any
organization in any industry. For the proposed thermal power plant, the Environmental and
Social Management System and its set up, role and responsibilities will be based on the
requirement of ISO 14000 certification.

9.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN: CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Based on the findings of the impact assessment and considering the necessity to limit
environmental impact during construction, a general guideline has to be ascertained. Figure
9.3 outlines the implementation of the EMP during construction ensuring compliance with
environmental rules, regulations and standards.

Figure 9.3: Outlines for EMP implementation during Construction Phase

9.5.1 Site Management Plan
Sites for construction and labour camp should be clearly demarcated to prevent occupational
hazards. The company will ensure provision for necessary basic needs and infrastructure
facilities such as water supply, medical facilities, sanitary facilities, housing, domestic fuel
etc. For sewage treatment, soak pits and septic tanks will be used. All labourers will be
discouraged from using wood as fuel.

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The land of the proposed thermal power plant is more or less flat. It is predominantly covered
with sandy loam and clayey soil as topsoil. Minor leveling would be required during
construction. Before commencing the earthwork, available sparse vegetation would be
removed. Due to the construction and transportation activities, dust will be generated. Water
will be regularly sprinkled to reduce dust. Low lying area if any will be filled with earth
excavated during the construction work.
Preparation of site will involve generation of large quantities of waste material. Site grading
operations will also involve stockpiling of backfill materials. Due care needs to be taken to
avoid water pollution problems during rainy season due to washout of waste material from
dumpsite. At the construction site, where petroleum powered equipments are used and
temporary storage of petroleum products (highly inflammable) is done safety norms will be
strictly followed. Care should, therefore, be taken to avoid all sources of ignition at such
places.
The existing infrastructure of roads will be used for the activities for construction. If required,
the roads will be strengthened by the proponent as per requirement.
Workers engaged during construction phase would be provided with temporary housing
facilities at planned labour colonies located nearer to project site. Haphazard growth of
labour camps should be avoided.
On completion of construction work all temporary structures; surplus materials and wastes
should be completely removed. Dumping of construction waste on agricultural land should be
prohibited and stockpiles should be provided with gentle slops. The solid wastes such as
paints, lubricants, oil, diesel containers or any other bio-degradable wastes that have
leachable constituents should be disposed as per CPCB guidelines.
9.5.2 Air Quality Management
The generation of dust, suspended particulate and emission of oxides of nitrogen and
sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere will increase due to fuel combustion machines and
transport vehicles during the construction phase. Land surfacing activity and vehicular
movement will lead to increase in the level of dust and NOX in the atmosphere. In order to
minimize smoke generation, the vehicles should be maintained properly, and only “PUC”
certified vehicles of contractor should be deployed at site for ensuring that diesel powered
vehicles are properly maintained to minimize the exhaust emission as well as noise
generation.
Fugitive dust emission will occur due to construction activity, like handling of material and
transportation within the plant premises. Extensive tree plantation will be carried out along
the plant boundary to control spread of fugitive emission. During dry weather conditions, it is
necessary to control the dust emission arising out of the excavation, leveling, and
transportation and stockpiling activities by water sprinkling. Following care would be taken for
management of air quality during construction phase.
i) The storage and handling of soil, sub-soil, topsoil and materials will be carefully
managed to minimize the risk of wind blow down material and dust.
ii) There will be no on-site burning of any waste arising from any construction activity.
iii) Dust masks should be provided to construction workers, while carrying out operations
that may entails potential for dust generation.
iv) All vehicles delivering construction materials or removing soil will be covered to prevent
escape of dust.

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9.5.3 Water Quality Management

The surface water quality is not likely to be affected due to the construction work and
excavation of topsoil, as there is no terrestrial surface water on/near the places where
construction will take place. Suspended solids in the runoff water during construction in rains,
estimated for about three months in a year, will be arrested in temporary sedimentation
tanks.
During the construction of the proposed power plant there is not likely to be ground water
contamination as there will be no discharge of wastewater. The only major source of
potential impacts arises from uncontrolled runoffs from the labour camps into ground water
bodies. The proponents should be obligated to follow the procedures so as not to pollute
ground water. Sufficient and appropriate sanitary facilities should be provided in order to
maintain hygienic conditions in the camp of construction laborers. The wastes such as
sanitary wastes should be treated in septic tanks followed by soak pits of appropriate size
and technology. The solid waste generated should be collected and disposed in an
appropriate manner either at a landfill site or used as compost for agriculture uses. Area for
maintenance of vehicles should be so located that contamination of groundwater by
accidental spillage of oil can be prevented.
9.5.4 Noise Management
Noise produced during construction phase may have significant impact on the existing
ambient noise levels. The noise level of vehicles and machines shall be within prescribed
norms by regular maintenance. Though the effect of noise on the nearby inhabitants due to
construction activity will be negligible, noise prone activity should be restricted to the extent
possible during daytime in order to have minimum noise impact during nighttime. Onsite
workers should strictly use noise protection devices like earmuffs. All construction machinery
should be maintained to minimize the noise levels generated.
9.5.5 Waste and Hazardous Material Handling
Recycled aggregates will be used for filler applications and as sub-base for roads. Site
grading operations will also involve stockpiling of backfill materials. The topsoil removed for
the purpose of construction will be stored properly so that it can be reused later for green-belt
development. Recyclable wastes such as plastics, glass fibers and insulations will be sold to
recyclers.
During the construction phase, many toxic substances such as paints, solvents, wood
preservatives, pesticides and sealants will be used. The wastes generated will be stored in
sealed containers, labeled and disposed as required by the Hazardous Waste Storage,
Handling and Transportation Rules of Environment Protection Act 1989. Efforts will be made
to use less of hazardous chemicals during rainy seasons and special care has to be taken to
store these materials. Employees and contractors have to be educated to handle hazardous
wastes and materials.
Due care will be taken to avoid water pollution problems during rainy season due to washout
of waste material from dumpsite. At construction site, petroleum powered equipments and
temporary storage of petroleum products (Highly inflammable) may lead to fire hazard, if
safety norms are not strictly followed. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid all sources of
ignition at such places.
9.5.6 Ecological Aspects
Green Cover: In order to prepare the site for the construction work there might be cleaning
of shrubs present at the site. To counter the said situation proper landscaping and tree
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undertaken at the time of preparation of site so that they would grow to considerable size by
time of commissioning of the proposed project. Construction workers should be provided with
domestic fuel so as to prevent cutting of trees for firewood.
Flora and Fauna: Primarily the land required for setting up Thermal Power Plant is
agricultural lands and there are not many large trees. Thus, the floral significance at the
proposed plant site is negligible and impact of construction on flora will be negligible.
9.5.7 Socio-economic Environment
Given that the project and related developments like construction camps will be dependent
on local resources (power, water), during both construction and operations, the only likely
impact on infrastructure would be on the roads. Considering the high traffic during
construction phase an effective traffic management scheme should be developed to avoid
congestion on the nearby and local roads.
The people who will be losing their land due to the project (approximately 831 land oustees)
will be provided with all facilities as per the Chhattisgarh R&R Policy.
9.5.8 Health and Safety
Medical care will be provided for the labourers in the camps. Awareness programs will also
be conducted on communicable diseases and their spread. The movement of heavy
equipment should be done with proper precaution to prevent any accidents on the road.
Occupational risk should be minimized at the project site through implementation of a full
proof safety system. Speed limit set for movement of vehicles will be 20 km/hr on village
roads to reduce risk of accidents or injuries.
Safety training should be provided to all construction workers on operation of equipment.
Security should also be extended during non-working hours to ensure there is controlled
access to the machinery and equipment.

9.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN: OPERATION PHASE

During operation phase of the proposed project, pollution impacts are envisaged on air, noise
and land/biological components of the environment as per the impact predicted in this study.
However, in order to ensure predicted impact levels and to further mitigate the impacts
wherever possible from proposed project on individual environment component, the following
mitigation measures are recommended:
9.6.1 Air Environment
Coal based thermal power plants emit fly ash as the major pollutant besides varying degrees
of other pollutants namely: coal dust, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen etc. Therefore it
is recommended to monitor the concentration of PM10 and 2.5, SPM, SO2 and NOX in the
ambient air at regular intervals at predetermined locations.
The control measures to combat air pollution due to proposed power plant have been
formulated under two categories, i.e. for individual units as well as for the whole power plant
in general. These are delineated hereunder:
• Coal Handling System: Dust emission is mostly of fugitive type and necessities installation
of close conveyor system along with suitable dust trapping/control facility at various transfer
points. At coal yard, to prevent dust emission due to wind, frequent spraying of water is
recommended. This also helps in preventing spot fires.

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• Coal Crusher and Bunkers: For the fine dust control, bag filters have been successfully
tried in such operations. Better efficiency dry collection system shall prove to be long term
cost effective because of possibility of coal recovery in the process.
• Flue Gas: For high efficiency collection of fly ash in flue gas from the boiler, a high
efficiency ESP is proposed to be installed in this plant and that would be designed to limit
the emission of the particulate matter for permissible level. Sprinkling of water will be
applied at the dust generating areas.
As far as gaseous pollutants namely NOX and SO2 are concerned, control measures will be
taken by provision of 275m stack as per regulations in the EPA, 1986.
General Measures: The following air pollution control measures have been recommended
for implementation at the proposed power plant:
• Furnaces and boilers should be operated with minimum excess air so that fuel
consumption is reduced and NOX emissions are minimized. Low NOx burners should
be installed for further reduction in NOX emission.
• The stack should have sufficient capacity to take care of emergency release conditions,
for additional load of flue gas under boiler start up and shutdown periods.
• All the internal roads shall be asphalted to reduce dust emission due to vehicular
movement.
• The combustion units shall be maintained properly for obtaining optimum efficiency and
to ensure that the emission rates remain within estimated levels.
• The fugitive emissions of coal dust from storage facilities, from crushers and at coal
transfer points should be reduced by adopting appropriate measures like cyclones/ bag
filters/ water sprinklers/ fog system.
9.6.1.1 Air Quality Monitoring
All monitoring will be carried out as per the conditions stipulated by the State Pollution
Control Board.
Flue Gas O2 and CO Monitoring: These would be monitored at the economizer outlet. In
addition, O2 would be monitored at the air pre-heater outlet. For this purpose, CO and O2
analyzers would be installed separately.
Stack Emission: It is proposed to monitor particulate emission using an opacity meter on
the stack. The stack monitoring will be utilized to keep a continuous check on the
performance of Electrostatic Precipitators, which will be interlocked with the operation of
boiler.
In addition to this, the concentration of RSPM/SPM and levels of SO2 and NOx in the
ambient air and in the nearby villages should be monitored as per the direction of the State
Pollution Control Board. The ambient air monitoring should be carried out at regular intervals
from the selected locations. One sampling system per unit would be provided. There will
also be online stack monitoring done for all important stacks.
Micro-meteorological observations: There should be installation of a permanent weather
monitoring stations within the plant premises. The dry bulb temperature, wet bulb
temperature, wind speed, wind direction, cloud cover, rainfall should be monitored and
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9.6.2 Water Environment

The project will have a closed cycle cooling system with cooling towers. Steam generator
blow down water would be flashed in an atmospheric flash tank. It is proposed to lead steam
generator blow down after quenching with service water to a recovery pond.
Fuel oil storage areas will be provided with concrete embankments to contain spills. Regular
oily wastewater shall be treated before discharge. Areas, prone to spillage shall be
connected to a drainage system and will undergo adequate treatment.
A stilling pond will be provided by the side of ash pond to allow ash water to flow from settling
pond where the suspended solids will be reduced by alum addition. The water thus clarified
will be pumped to ash water tank for recirculation to ash handling system.
ETP would be planned, completed and commissioned along with the commissioning of the
proposed power plant. Following measures are recommended for ETP:
• Evaluation of the effluent treatment plant for its performance after its commissioning
should be undertaken at regular intervals to keep a check on the treated effluent
quality.
• Trained personnel should be engaged for operating the effluent treatment plant.
• In-plant control measures should be implemented to minimize the quantities of
wastewater generation.
• In addition to the above, to keep control on biological treatment, regular monitoring of
effluent quality is also recommended.
9.6.2.1 Wastewater Management for Individual Sections
• Demineralization (DM) Plant Effluent: During treatment, acidic and alkaline effluent will
be generated periodically. The effluents need be collected in a neutralizing pit where
the acidic and alkaline effluents will be neutralized with each other. This will be pumped
and mixed with other effluents in the polishing pond after filtration.
• Boiler Blow-down: The boiler blow down does not require treatment to achieve the
limits but relies on operating at sufficient blow down levels to prevent the build-up of
contaminants. Also, by operating with proper chemistry in the condensate and feed
water systems, copper and iron are not present in significant quantities in the blow
downstream. The boiler blow down is also directed to the guard pond.
• Effluent from Oil Handling Areas: The effluent carrying oil spillage etc. should be taken
to oil/water separation. The decanted oil (containing small amount of water) should be
taken to an oil separation tank for further separation. The decanted oil may be stored in
a tank for reuse. The supernatant water need be sent to the polishing pond.
• Effluent from Ash Pond: The drain and overflow water from the ash pond would flow
from settling pond to stilling pond and from stilling pond to the clarifier where the
suspended solids will be reduced by addition of alum/electrolyte. The clarified water will
be pumped to the ash handling system.
• Domestic Waste from the plant: Domestic wastewater will be treated in Sewage
Treatment Plant. The treated sewage from the plant will meet stream standards and
would be used for plantation and secondary uses.
• Air Pre-heater Wash Water Effluent: Frequently, the air pre-heaters of the boilers need
to be washed. The washed water would be led to the respective settling basins located
near the boilers. From the settling basins, dust-laden water would be pumped at
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• Rain (Storm) Water Drainage: Rain harvesting structures will be constructed on top of
all available structures so that the rain water can be recycled for plant requirements.
The rain (storm) water removed from the building roofs and yard area grade level
surfaces would be directed through the open ditches and culverts to the storm drainage
piping. All ditches would be concrete lined and located along the roads. All drainage
ditches would be located to provide the shortest practical drainage path while providing
efficient drainage for the yard. Grade level would be contoured such that storm water
run off is directed on the ground by sheet flow, to well defined drainage paths leading
to the ditches.
• Monitoring of Waste from the Plant: All the treated effluent will be monitored regularly
for the flow rate and identified parameters of quality, so that performance efficiency of
treatment systems are evaluated and necessary changes recommended from time to
time.
General Recommendations for Wastewater Management: The measures recommended
for ETP should be planned, completed and commissioned along with the commissioning of
the Proposed Power Plant.
• Evaluation of the effluent treatment plant for its performance after its commissioning
should be undertaken at regular intervals to keep a check on the treated effluent
quality.
• Trained personnel should be engaged for operating the effluent treatment plant.
• In-plant control measures should be implemented to minimize the quantities of
wastewater generation.
• In addition to the above, to keep control on biological treatment, regular monitoring of
effluent quality is also recommended.
9.6.2.2 Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting will be
implemented at proposed
plant to conserve storm water.
Rainwater harvesting typically
has two different approaches
which are collection and
storage of rainwater and
channeling surface run-offs to
ground water recharging
structure.
In the first approach, rainwater
collected from roofs,
pavements and roads after
rain will be diverted to a
collecting underground
tank(s). Sand or pebbles will
be provided depending on the
end use of the water i.e. whether it will be used for sanitary purpose, horticulture/ landscape
gardening etc.
System will be designed based on quantity of rainwater collected from well-defined surface
areas and for the rainfall data applicable to the site. Oil filters will be put in all drain heads to
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In the second approach, rain water from surface run-off

will be directed towards recharging the ground water
aquifer directly through the various types of structures
such as, percolation pits, Dug cum Bore wells and Mini
Artificial Aquifer, etc. The type of structure suitable for
a site will be depending on the topography, lithology of
the site and depth at which the ground water aquifer
exists. The water can also be sent back to the
reservoir for use at a later stage in the plant due to the
scarcity of water in this region.
The details of rainwater harvesting methods and
structures will be done during detailed engineering.
9.6.3 Noise Environment
Manufacturers and suppliers of noise generating
devices/machines like steam turbine generator,
compressors and other rotating equipment shall be asked to provide acoustic enclosures for
noise control by adopting appropriate design and state of art technology for
fabricating/assembling machines.
Proper noise barriers/ shields etc shall be provided around the equipment wherever required.
Noise from equipment shall be adequately attenuated by providing soundproof enclosure and
insulation to minimize the noise level.
9.6.3.1 Recommendations for Noise Management
To reduce the impact of noise, shock absorbing techniques may be adopted
• All opening like covers, partitions may be acoustically sealed
• The operator’s cabin (control rooms) should be properly insulated with special doors and
observation windows
• The operators working in the high-noise areas would be strictly instructed to use ear-
muffs/ear plugs
• Noise levels may be reduced by the use of absorbing material on floors, walls and
ceilings
• There will be thick vegetation in the plant premises to attenuate continuous noise.

9.7 ASH MANAGEMENT

Considering use of indigenous coal with approximately 42-43 % ash, it is estimated that on
an average about 2.70 MTPA (PLF 90%) of ash will be produced from the plant. Fly ash
collected in the ESP hoppers, air pre-heater hoppers and from the economizer hopper will be
directly conveyed to the slurry sump through collector tank and wetting unit. Jet pumps will
be installed for pumping the fly ash in the slurry form to ash slurry sump for further disposal
to ash pond. Bottom ash evacuation shall be through Jet Pulse System for evacuating
through bottom ash Hopper or Dry Bottom Ash Handling system.
Bottom ash which will constitute about 20% of total ash generation will be conveyed to and
collected in silos in the form of high concentration slurry.
Fly Ash will be utilized for brick making and cement manufacturing purposes. Fly ash will
further be used as light weight aggregates and for paving of roads.

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The Ministry of Environment & Forest has come out with a draft notification with revised
norms for ash utilization. As per the new notification dated 06.11.2009 “New coal and, or
lignite based thermal power stations and, or expansion units commissioned after this
notification to achieve the target of fly ash utilization as given below:
• At least 50% of fly ash generation One year from the date of commissioning
• At least 70% of fly ash generation Two years from the date of commissioning
• 90% of fly ash generation Three years from the date of commissioning.”
• 100% of fly ash generation four years from the date of commissioning
Considering the Notification, the ash to be diverted to ash dyke would be as follows:
Table 9.3: Ash Utilization Schedule (90%PLF)
Ash Ash Diverted to
Ash Utilization Cumulative Total
Generation Ash Storage Yard
Year
MTPA % MTPA MTPA MTPA
1st 2.7 50 1.40 1.40 1.40
2nd 2.7 70 1.90 0.80 2.20
3rd 2.7 90 2.43 0.27 2.47
4th 2.7 100 Nil 0 2.47

Ash Disposal Plan to Ash Storage Yard

Total Ash Generation (90% PLF) = 2.70 MTPA
Bottom Ash Generation (20%) = 0.54 MTPA
Fly Ash Generation (80%) = 2.16 MTPA

The Boiler Ash will be collected from the boiler's hopper precipitator and fly ash from the
electrostatic precipitator hoppers. The permeability of soil was found to be about 1.83 x 10-4
K(cm/sec). A clay lining is recommended for lining of the ash dyke as it will provide perfect
lining for the ash pond. For utilization of ash Letter of Intent (LOI) has been received from
cement manufacturing companies in Chhattisgarh State.

9.8 HAZARDOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Hazardous solid waste in the form of waste oil, spent ion exchange material and water pre
treatment clarifier sludge will be generated from the power plant. The oil will be collected in
MS drums and will be sold to the recycler registered with CECB / Central Pollution Control
Board. Sludge will be dried, bagged and sent for land-filling. Spent Ion exchange material will
also be sent for land-filling.

9.9 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

The proposed project is expected to contribute towards upliftment of local people’s quality of
life and it shall generate inputs for industrial/economic development in the region. Following
guidelines are given to proponents for protection of workmen likely to be engaged from the
nearby villages, as also a discussion towards the end covering community benefits. MBPCL
should take adequate steps to get local people into confidence so as to avoid any
misconceptions amongst the people in future. The following measures are suggested for
minimizing the adverse impacts on socio-economic and human interest:

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• Communication with the local community should be institutionalized as done on regular

basis by the project authorities to provide an opportunity for mutual discussion.
• Social welfare activities may be undertaken by the project authorities in collaboration
with local administration, gram panchayat, block development office etc. for better co-
ordination.
It is envisaged that upon implementation of community development programmes/welfare
measures as recommended in environmental management plan would lead to increase in
subjective quality of life index. QoL(s), which ultimately result in increase of cumulative
quality of life QoC (C) in the project area.
9.9.1 Labour Welfare
Social and Awareness Programmes: Awareness programmes will be organized to help
and educate the local people about potential hazards and the disaster management as well
as environmental management plan being undertaken at project site. This will be done in the
collaboration with local administration.
Employment and Social Insurance: Management would ensure that every permanent
worker has employment security benefits. They would be covered by proper insurance/other
schemes such as benefits in case of injury, sickness, temporary and permanent disability
through workers' compensation in the event of occupational accidents and diseases, and
compensation for survivors in the event of work-related death, to all workers in the industry,
irrespective of their employment status.
Medical facilities, provision of safety gears will also be made available to all categories of
workers.
Working Hours: Industry will have reasonable working hours that would not exceed the
number of hours prescribed by India's laws and regulations. Working hours will be fixed to
provide adequate periods of rest. There will be short break during working hours, depending
on the nature of job to recover their vigilance and physical fitness; sufficient breaks for meals;
daily or nightly rest; and weekly rest. The workers will be paid as per the Minimum Wages
Act. They are not generally encouraged to work for more than 48 hours in a week. If they are
to work, adequate incentives would be provided to them.
Aesthetic Environment Development: As regards aesthetic environmental development of
social forestry and road side plantations shall be encouraged through tree plantation derives
in the project region.
Drinking water: Proposed power plant will have an adequate supply of drinking water. A
supply of drinking water will never be connected to a supply of water that is unfit to drink.
Workers would not be allowed to wash their clothes or take their bath adjacent to drinking
water sources.
Sanitary and washing facilities: The workers will be provided with toilet and bathroom
facilities. Adequate bathing/washing facilities will be provided to enable workers to meet
personal hygiene. Washing facilities would be conveniently accessible but situated so that
they are not themselves exposed to contamination from the workplace.
Heat stress and wet conditions: Management will take measures for workers exposed to
heat stress or wet conditions, which includes prevent heat-related illnesses; protect workers
from excessive UV radiation; protect workers from weather/climatic conditions likely to
contribute to injury or illness. For the prevention of heat stress, Industry authority would
minimize exposure of workers to the sun by proper work organization and scientifically
designing workplaces. The plant management will provide training, to enable detection
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equipment and clothing; require persons continually working under exposure of sun to
undergo routine medical surveillance for the purpose of detecting skin lesions; and also
supply drinking water to the workers.
Lighting: Where natural lighting is not adequate to ensure safe working conditions, and
during nighttime, adequate and suitable lighting, including portable lighting, should be
provided at every workplace.
Restroom and Canteen Facilities: For the workers in the plant, facilities such as restroom,
canteens, etc will be provided. This will be also applicable to contractual workers during
construction as well as operation phase.
To assess the status of environment during the plant operation, crucial environmental
parameters should be monitored on regular basis. Any deterioration in environmental status
due to the plant operation could be judged by comparing with the base line condition of
environment. Importance of monitoring lies in the fact, that it determines the efficiency of the
different pollution controlling measures. So, monitoring is as important as to control the
pollution.
9.9.2 CSR Activities and Community Development Plan

MBPCL will be having their own CSR activities which will encompass developmental and
social activities. The CSR activities will aim to minimize the adverse socio-economic impacts
of the plant and help in overall development of the area.
• Workforce available locally will be preferred for employment depending upon their
suitability (experience and knowledge).
• Providing vocational training to the women folk as part of welfare activities will greatly
enhance and improve their economic strength. Self help women groups will be
encouraged in nearby villages and proper training will be imparted.
• Job oriented skill training courses may be organized through Industrial/Technical
Training Institutions for Educated Youth (both for male and female), like O&M of
electrical, home appliances, tailoring, plumbing, automobile repairs, welding and
fabrication and any other project related specific trades.
MBPCL will give priority attention to preserve the common property resources of study area
like village roads, ponds and grasslands. Public relations strategy will be formed where the
following actions will be implemented: Providing employment to local population; providing
training to local people and later employing them in the plant as per their skill and job
knowledge, buying local goods and services; encouraging local entrepreneurship around the
plant and colony, involving women participation in conservation efforts and creating
awareness about environmental health and pollution, encouraging respect for local traditions
and religious beliefs and promoting local folk dance and music. Some of the community
development schemes include tree plantation on avenue roads and other open spaces,
providing free health check-up facility and medicines to the poor villagers, providing
assistance to construct school building, providing scholarships to deserving and needy
students, giving educational aids to poor students, constructing community centers at some
villages, constructing drinking water facilities like tube-well in some villages, sponsoring
sports tournaments and summer coaching camps etc.
9.9.3 Action Plan
The details of the CSR commitment for development of the local population proposed to be
carried by MBPCL are given below. It has been estimated that about Rs 31 crores will be
spent as part of CSR activities. The budget allocation for the activities has been mentioned in
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Short Term Plan:

• Formation of women Self Help Groups.
• Linkage of SHG with Income generating activities.
• Focused Health initiative.
• School Uniforms to students in tribal hamlets.
• Adoption of ITI
• Infrastructure support to existing Health-care Facilities.
• Mid-day meals in neighboring schools.
• Tree plantation and creation of greenbelt zone
• Donation of school furniture and maintaining school building in targeted area.
• Support training to villages for plantation of Herbal plants for commercial use.
Long Term Plan
Health
• Providing support for setting up of Dispensary
• Mobile hospital facilities with Ambulance Service along with Pathology Lab facilities.
• Awareness programmes & Health camps.
• Immunization camps
• Nutrition programmes for Pregnant Ladies and Children.
• Awareness Camp for livestock in the village.
Infrastructure
• Water facilities including restoration of ponds, digging bore wells, hand pumps,
constructing water tanks, purification facilities etc
• Rural roads, parks, sports facilities
• Creating common facilities like community centre, restoration of religious facilities,
panchayat bhawans etc .
• Water harvesting facilities.
Education
• Construction and restoration of Schools.
• Providing computers/ equipment/furniture to schools
• Support to deserving/meritorious BPL students by providing free books.
• Adult education programme.
• Placement support to skilled youth with better employers.
• Computer literacy programme.
Skill Development & Livelihood Generation
• Creating skill training centers with infrastructure, equipment, material etc
• Strengthen infrastructure and equipment and academics in nearby ITIs and skill
development centres
• Providing training to local youth and place them in commercial/industrial organization
• Create cottage industry clusters of SHGs(Self Help Groups) in various products.
• Capacity building of farmers through training, technical support & better marketing
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Other
• Sports competition
• Financial help to needy people
• Socio economic studies.
• Financial help to community level events.
9.10 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT
With a view to attenuate air pollutants, to absorb noise and to care of uptake of water
pollutants, it is recommended to develop a greenbelt, all around the boundary and at several
locations within the power plant premises.
9.10.1 Criteria for Selection of Species for Greenbelt
The plant species suitable for greenbelt development need to be selected based on the
following criteria:
• Fast growing;
• Thick canopy cover;
• Perennial and evergreen;
• Large leaf area index;
• High sink potential ;
• Efficient in absorbing pollutants without significantly affecting their growth; and
• Suitable for the local seasons.
A concept of three-tier green belt development viz. rows of permanent trees in say 20 m
width, followed by avenue trees with medium canopy in a width of approximately 10 m may
be planted along the periphery of the plant, thereby developing approximately 50 m wide
green belt all along the plant boundary.
The various services / utility areas within the plant would be suitably graded to different
elevations. Natural features of the plant site would be retained as far as possible to integrate
with the buildings to form a harmonious / pleasant environment. Areas in front of various
buildings and the entrance of power plant would be landscaped with ground cover, plants,
trees based on factors like climate, adaptability etc. The green belt would consist of native
perennial green and fast growing trees. Trees would also be planted around the coal stock
pile area and ash disposal area to minimize the dust pollution.
The plant species that may be useful for development of thick green cover keeping in view
the nature of pollutants expected from power plant and pollution attenuation coefficient of
plants, the following plants species are short listed for plantation.
Guidelines for Plantation: The design and implementation of greenbelt within and around
the complex of proposed power project shall follow the guidelines published by CPCB. About
1500 trees will be planted per hectare. The species identified for greenbelt development
would be planted using pitting technique. The filling of soil should be completed at least 5-10
days before actual plantation. Healthy saplings of identified species should be planted in
each pit. The plant species that may be useful for development of thick green cover with
keeping a view the nature of pollutants expected from power plant and pollution attenuation
coefficient of plants, the following plants species are short listed for plantation.
Schedule of the Green Belt: Native plant species will be introduced in the proposed
greenbelt and plantation areas in consultation with local forest department. Species
composition of plantation area will be heterogeneous in nature. The proposed year-wise
development of greenbelt is discussed below:

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• 1st & 2nd Year: Plantation in the outer zone will be initiated with the commencement of
construction work.
• 3rd Year: Plantation will be done in the secondary zone and along the road sides.
• 4th Year: Greenbelt will be developed around buildings, open space and primary zone.
Besides, mixed area plantations will be developed after finalization of actual size and
strength of equipment. Area earmarked for greenbelt in plant area is shown in Plot
Plan.
Cost: The cost of greenbelt development will mainly include the soil handling and sapling
costs including preparation of agricultural soil and use of biocides and fertilizers and cultures
of Azotobacter and Rhizobium. The costs will depend on local edaphic factors including
distance of nearest nursery and sapling survival rates. About Rs. 2 crores has been
earmarked for the greenbelt development.

Table 9.4 Species recommended for greenbelt Development

S No Scientific Name Local Name

1 Abutilon indicum Kanghi
2 Acacia spp Khair
3 Adina cordifolia Roxb Haldu
4 Aegle marmelos Bael
5 Ailanthus excelsa Mar Maharakha
6 Albizia spp tugli
7 Alstonia scholaris Chattiyan
8 Anona squamosa Custard apple
9 Anona reticuleta luvuni
10 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaura
11 Azadirachta indica Nim
12 Bauhinia purpurea Khairwal
13 Bauhinia racemosa Astha
14 Bahinia varigata Kachnar
15 Dalbergia sisoo Shisham
16 Delonix regia Mayarum
17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu
18 Duranta repens -
19 Eucalyptus spp Lemon scented gum
20 Ficus spp Bargad
21 Gardenia iasminoides Karinga
22 Grevillea robusta Silvar oak
23 Hibiscus rosa sinensis Jasum
24 Holoptelia integrifolia Kanju
25 Ixora spp -
26 Lagerstroemia parviflora Phurush
27 Lawsonia inermis Mehndi
28 Madhuca longifolia Mahwa
29 Mongifera indica Amri

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30 Ouginia oojeinensis Sandan

31 Phoenix sylvestris Khajur
32 Phyllanthus acidus Harfaravri
33 Polyalthia longifolia Devdaru
34 Populus deltoides Coroline poplar
35 Syzygium cumini Jaman
36 Tamarindus Indica Lmli
37 Terminalia arjuna Arjuna
38 Thevetia peruviana Pila kaner

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10. RISK ASSESSMENT

10.1 INTRODUCTION
The occurrence of an event or sequence of an events falling in accident category are
expected to result into potential risks to human habitat and assets (inside as well as outside
project premises). Accidents of varied severity occur due to several reasons such as
operational errors, natural calamities and third party interactions. A disastrous situation at an
industry/ facility may arise due to accidental releases resulting in either fire and explosion or
lethal toxic effects, which eventually leads to loss of life, damage to property and / or
ecological imbalances.
For a proposed developmental project, especially the one which deals with hazardous
materials (highly inflammable, toxic, corrosive, etc.), it is essential to visualize risk associated
with the worst possible accidents in all vulnerable units, operations/ areas corresponding to
the project. The outcome will be ultimately useful in planning and implementation of risk
preventive/ mitigation measures through engineering/ technological interventions in various
phases of project implantations such as layout design; selection of material equipment/ units
etc., and also through preparedness for emergency management.

10.2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND MODELS USED

The identification of specific scenarios is based on the assessment of likely events and
incidence of failures. In most of the cases stored quantities of liquid fuel and chemicals are
considered in hazard identification. Table 10.1 provides the details of storage of fuel and
chemicals.
Table 10.1- Maximum Stored Quantities of Fuels and Chemicals
Material Storage Conditions
Maximum Storage Mode of Storage
Stored Pressure Temperature
Two vertical cylindrical
HFO 4000 KL (2x2000 KL) Atmospheric Ambient
storage tanks
One vertical cylindrical
LDO 1000 KL (1x1000 KL) Atmospheric Ambient
storage tank
Chlorine 4 tonners Cylindrical storage tonners Atmospheric Ambient

10.3 LIKELY EVENTS DUE TO VARIOUS HAZARDS

Fire and chemical release may occur due to the storage of fuel and chemicals. In case of
failure of the systems, the likely incidents to occur are listed in Table 10.2.
Table 10.2- Likely Incidents in case of Systems Failure
Fuel / Chemical Likely Incident
Stored Fire ball Pool fire Toxic Release Explosion
HFO No Yes No No
LDO No Yes No No
CI2 No No Yes No

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10.4 SELECTED FAILURE CASES

In view of plant layout developed for the site and hazard identification, failure cases as
selected for consequence analysis are provided in Table 10.3.
Table 10.3- Incident Considered for Consequence Analysis
Fuel / Chemical Incident
HFO Pool Fire due to shell rupture
LDO Pool Fire due to Shell rupture
CI2 Leakage

10.5 MODELS USED TO COMPUTE ZONE OF INFLUENCE

In order to compute the zones of influence, due to various incidents as listed above, standard
equations and models were used in the risk analysis. The details of all such equations /
models used are referred to as below.
Chlorine vapour dispersions were evaluated with the help of Aloha Dispersion Model; the
equations used are available in “Process Plant Layout”, and “Guidelines for Chemical
process Quantitative Risk Analysis”, by AICHE, Center for Chemical Process Safety,
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New York. These equations have found
acceptance during project appraisals.

10.6 RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS

Consequence analysis is that part of risk analysis which considers individual failure cases
and damages caused by them. To predict the hazardous outcome of accidents and their
possible effects, consequence analysis is generally employed. The analysis is carried out on
a variety of preconceived scenarios. The purpose and benefits that are likely to be derived by
carrying out consequence analysis include:
• Improvement in plant layout
• Meeting statutory requirement
• A part of overall risk analysis
• Protection of public in nearby areas
• A training tool
The results of consequence analysis provide information about the effects from an accident
scenario, thus helping in dealing with the situation. The analysis also betters an
understanding of the risks involved in the area.
10.6.1 Approach
The present risk analysis as undertaken has two basic considerations:
• The proposed project will use HFO and LDO as secondary fuel and start-up fuel
respectively. These fuels are flammable.
• To prevent growth of organic matter and micro organisms, which tend to foul
condenser tubes etc, chlorine is the most common biocide use. The system is based
on conventional gas chlorination using evaporator – chlorinators proposed to be
housed in building close to the cooling tower and CW pumps.

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• HFO and LDO storage tanks burst, and leakage of chlorine were subjected to
consequence analysis. The outcome of this analysis provides information about
possible hazards due to accidents or tank failures.
10.6.2 Intrinsic Hazards of HFO, LDO and Chlorine Storage
Hazardous and other toxic properties of these materials, under consideration, are provided in
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
10.6.2.1 Effects of Release
Pool formation occurs through HFO and LDO storage tank release causing different levels of
thermal radiation incident. However, the pool fire will remain confined within dyke provided
around storage tanks.
Toxic chlorine gas can spread to long distances forcing exposures to different levels of
doses; the highest may prove to be lethal.
10.6.2.2 Damage Criteria
In order to appreciate the effects produced by various scenarios, including thermal radiation
and toxic release, the criteria laid down are based on both physical and physiological effects.
• HFO / LDO released accidentally will normally spread out and form a pool. If its pool
finds ignition source, a fire is likely to occur. Any person caught in the fire is likely to
suffer fatal burn injuries. Therefore, in the consequence analysis, the distance to which
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) value persists is taken to indicate the area which may be
affected by fire. Any other combustible materials within fire zone are also likely to catch
fire and secondary fire may ensure. It may be mentioned that due to HFO / LDO
spillage the evaporation of diesel vapours will be insignificant and, as such, no Lower
Flammable Limit (LFL) and Upper Flammable Limit (UFL) values for HFO/LDO are
reported in literature. Hence due to HFO, LDO spillages pool fire may result if there is
an immediate ignition source.
• Thermal radiation due to fire may cause various degrees of burns on human bodies.
Moreover, their effects on inanimate objects like equipment, piping or vegetation also
need to be evaluated to assess the impact. Tables 10.4 provide the effects due to
thermal radiation intensity.
Table 10.4- Damage due to Incident Radiation Intensity
2
Incident Radiation Intensity (kW/m ) Types of Damages
62.0 Spontaneous ignition of wood
37.5 Sufficient to cause process equipment damage to
Minimum energy required to ignite wood at infinitely
25
long exposure (non piloted)
Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of wood,
12.5
melting plastic tubing etc.
Sufficient to cause pain to personnel unable to reach
4.5 over within 20 sec; however blistering of skin (Ist
degree burns) is likely
1.6 Will cause no discomfort during long exposure

The release of chlorine vapours will have damaging effects on human being. The toxic
effects of chlorine vapours are provided in Table 10.5.

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Table 10.5- Damage due to Chlorine Vapours

Parts of Chlorine (ppm) Type of damage
0.2-0.4 Threshold of odour perception with considerable variation
among subjects (a decrease in odor perception occurs over
time);
1-3 Mild, mucous membrane irritation, tolerated for up to one hour;
5-15 Moderate irritation of the respiratory tract;
30 Immediate chest pain, vomiting, dyspnea, and cough;
40-60 Toxic Pneumonitis and pulmonary edema;
430 Lethal over 30 minutes;
1000 Fatal within a few minutes.
10.6.2.3 Meteorological Conditions
Meteorology plays a vital role in the propagation, dispersion and diffusion of toxic gases and
hydrocarbon vapours. The fire also propagates in downwind direction provided wind speeds
are appreciably higher. The meteorological condition is required as input data for the
computations of zones of influence of various incidents for different fire intensities. The
dominant wind directions, average temperature, wind speed range during various months are
commonly observed parameters. One source of such long term and reliable data is India
Meteorological Department (IMD) which runs an observatory, at Champa. The climatological
data of this observatory has been analyzed for the predominant wind speed range and
temperature and used in computations.
The dispersion of gas ultimately depends on the meteorological condition. For worst case
scenario extreme conditions are considered. Dispersion is much dependent on stability
condition and wind speed. In winter night temperature may come down drastically and F
stability are considered in addition to D class as this predicts minimum dispersion thus
affecting people at a greater distance. Wind may blow to any direction, but long term
meteorological data show the predominant wind directions for a specific location. In day time
high temperature of 40.7ºC is considered as this will raise the internal pressure of cylinders /
storage systems and in case of loss of containment the release rate will be high. A high wind
speed of 5.0 m/s is considered. A night time winter condition with minimum temperature of
15.8ºC and wind speed of 2 m/s is considered. These conditions will predict the maximum
impact zone towards South-west & Western direction of the plant.
Two atmospheric conditions have been considered for buoyant plume dispersion
calculations:
• Pasquill stability category D (Neutral) at wind speed of 5 m/s (represented as 5D)
• Pasquill stability category F (Stable) at wind speed 2 m/s (represented as 2F)
Unstable weather conditions such as pasquill stability categories A or B and higher wind
speed have not been considered as these conditions will facilitate better dispersion and thus
result in smaller flammable masses in cloud.
10.6.2.4 Consequence Analysis
Consequence analysis was carried out for identified selected failure cases. Consequence
analysis quantifies vulnerable zones. For the selected accidental scenarios, after vulnerable
zone is defined, measures can be proposed to minimize damages caused.

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10.6.3 HFO and LDO Tanks on Fire

The tanks (2x2000 KL) on fire scenario are presented in Table 10.6 with distances of various
intensities. The distance of occurrence of 4.5 kW/m2 radiation intensity, sufficient to cause
first degree burn, has been calculated at 62.1 m. Plant personnel not involved in fire fighting
shall remain beyond this distance.
Table 10.6- Distances of Occurrence of Various Thermal Radiation Intensities due to Rupture
of all two (2x2000 KL) Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Tanks
Radiation Intensity (kW/m2) Distance (m) Types of Damages
62.0 16.7 Spontaneous ignition of wood
37.5 21.5 Sufficient to cause process equipment damage to
Minimum energy required to ignite wood at infinitely
25.0 26.4
long exposure (non piloted)
Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of
12.5 37.3
wood, melting plastic tubing etc.
Sufficient to cause pain to personnel unable to
4.5 62.1 reach over within 20 sec; however blistering of skin
(Ist degree burns) is likely
1.6 104.2 Will cause no discomfort during long exposure

LDO tank on fire scenario are presented in Table 10.7.

Table 10.7- Distances of Occurrence of Various Thermal Radiation Intensities due to Rupture
of LDO (1x1000 KL) Tank
Radiation Intensity (kW/m2) Distance (m) Type of damage
62.0 10.5 Spontaneous ignition of wood
37.5 13.5 Sufficient to cause process equipment damage to
Minimum energy required to ignite wood at infinitely
25.0 16.6
long exposure (non piloted)
Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of
12.5 23.4
wood, melting plastic tubing etc.
Sufficient to cause pain to personnel unable to reach
4.5 39.0 over within 20 sec; however blistering of skin (Ist
degree burns) is likely
1.6 65.4 Will cause no discomfort during long exposure

10.6.4 Chlorine Release

It is proposed to house 4 chlorine tonners (each containing 900 kg) at the dosing site, 2 in
operation and 2 standbys.
It has been assumed, as worst-case scenario, that the liquid line of the 1-ton chlorine
container is sheared by mechanical impact, causing release of liquid chlorine through 2 mm
diameter hole.
Table 10.8- Distances of Occurrence of Various Concentration due to 2 mm hole leakage in
Chlorine Tonner
Concentration of Distance (m) Distance (m)
Type of damage
Chlorine (ppm) in 2F in 5D
0.3 threshold of odor perception with 4000 2100
considerable variation among subjects
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Table 10.8- Distances of Occurrence of Various Concentration due to 2 mm hole leakage in

Chlorine Tonner
Concentration of Distance (m) Distance (m)
Type of damage
Chlorine (ppm) in 2F in 5D
over time);
2 mild, mucous membrane irritation, 2100 770
tolerated for up to one hour;
10 moderate irritation of the respiratory 712 328
tract;
30 immediate chest pain, vomiting, 341 182
dyspnea, and cough;
50 toxic Pneumonitis and pulmonary 243 138
edema;
430 lethal over 30 minutes; 62 41
1000 Fatal within a few minutes. 40 22
The nearest settlement is located at distance of 1.0 km from the Chlorine handling place. In
the present scenario the dispersion is likely to extend upto a distance of maximum 770 m for
2 ppm concentration in 5D condition. The leakage scenario has been calculated for 60 min.
However, in general there is too much possibility to control the chlorine leakage in less than
60 min of time. The IDLH value is for the worst case scenario, whereas the probability of
such meteorological conditions coinciding with the failure of the cylinder is remote.

10.7 MITIGATION MEASURES

10.7.1 General Mitigation Measures

Fire is one of the major hazards, which can result from auxiliary fuel (LDO & HFO) storage
tanks. Fire prevention and relevant code enforcement is one of the major responsibilities of
project proponent. The fire service facility should be equipped with:
o Smoke and fire detection alarm system
o Water supply
o Fire hydrant and nozzle installation
o Foam system
o Water fog and sprinkler system
o Mobile Firefighting equipment
o First aid appliances

Smoke and fire detection, fire hydrant & nozzle installation etc. as indicated above shall
be included as part of all major units at the proposed project

Periodic maintenance of all protective and safety equipment

Wind socks/wind cock should be installed at suitable height and with proper visibility to
check the prevailing wind direction at the time of accident

Periodical training/awareness should be given to work force at the project to as refresh
courses handle any emergency situation

Periodic mock drills should be conducted so as to check the alertness and efficiency of
the DMP and EMP and corresponding records should be maintained

Signboards including emergency phone numbers and no smoking signs should be
installed at all appropriate locations

Plant shall have adequate communication system

All major units/equipment shall be provided with smoke/fire detection and alarm system

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All electrical equipments shall be provided with proper earthing. Earthed electrode shall
periodically tested and maintained

Emergency lighting shall be available at all critical locations including the operator’s
room to carry out safe shut down of the plant, ready identification of fire fighting facilities
such as fire water pumps, fire alarm stations, etc.

In addition to normal lighting each installation shall be equipped with emergency (AC)
and critical (DC) lighting.

All electrical equipments shall be free from carbon dust, oil deposits, grease, etc.

Cable routing shall be planned away from heat sources, gas, water, oil, drain piping, air
conditioning ducts, etc.

Cable route markers shall be provided in the permanent way at the location of changes
in the direction of cables at the intervals not more than 30 m and at cable joint locations.

Chlorine detectors should be provided at relevant locations

10.7.2 Project Specific Mitigation Measures

10.7.2.1 Chlorine Tonners
For chlorine tonners following control/containment measures are recommended.

Chlorine from pressure relief devices should go to an expansion tank or to gas
absorption system

Complete chlorination plant shall be located indoor.

Chlorine leak absorption system shall be provided for chlorination plant to neutralize
chlorine leakage from chlorine tonner.

To prevent the large release of chlorine to atmosphere, monitoring and feedback
facilities for early detection leaks and emergency shutdown shall be provided

There should be facilities in the form of water curtain for absorption of chlorine released
during an emergency as chlorine is highly soluble in water

Flow control valves at key points should be installed to prevent excess chlorine flow
from the tonner with multiple level safety per line

Chlorination plant shall be provided with adequate nos. of chlorine tone containers,
instrumentation, panels, chlorine leak detectors etc.

Immediate actions needs to be taken for evacuation of all personnel in case of
accidental release of chlorine

Eye wash stations and emergency shower stations should be provided at appropriate
locations especially in the vicinity of Chlorine storage and dosing facilities

The stand by chlorine tonners shall be kept / stored at isolated covered warehouse at
safe distance. It shall be provided with sufficient high (about 6 m) roof ventilation,
chlorine detection and water spray system inside storage facility

Conduct awareness programmes on regular basis in order to educate villagers around
the project about the consequences of possible health hazards and their precautionary
measures during accidental conditions
10.7.2.2 Auxiliary Fuel System

Protective systems with high reliability and availability should be designed to ensure
that these physical conditions are maintained

Dyke would be provided for LDO and HFO storage tanks

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Co-ordination with local authorities such as fire, police, ambulance, district

administration & nearby industries would be ensured to manage / control meet any
eventuality

To prevent the hazard of static electricity, the fill and recirculation lines to the storage
tanks shall discharged below the liquid level.

The 4.5 kw/m2 heat intensity radiation will not spread beyond the plant boundary.

The following arrangements are suggested for LDO/HFO storage tanks:
o One independent high level alarm and trip off liquid inlet-line.
o One low level alarm with trip off device.
o Provision of auto deluge water sprinkler system for each bulk storage tank. The
auto deluge water sprinkler would be set to start working at a temperature of 660 C.

The ST turbine building, switchyard, transformer yard, administrative building canteen,
first aid center, fire stations etc. should be located safely, if viewed in the light of worst
accident scenarios.

In case of any tank on fire or fire in the vicinity, the cooling of adjoining tank should be
resorted promptly in addition to tank on fire so that the tank shall of neighbouring tanks
does not give away.

The night vision wind stocking be mounted on top of administrative building, main plant
building and storage tanks is preferred so that people can move in upwind directions in
the event of massive spillage or tank on fire.

No machinery of vital importance like fire fighting pump house, hydrant and fuel oil
pump house should be placed out of at radiation contours of 37.5 kW/m2 heat intensity.

Maintenance plays a vital role in proper upkeep of plant. One important function is the
monitoring of equipment health, pipelines and machines. Adoption of system like
thickness survey (including supports) maintenance practices will improve plant
performance and safety. Normally, failure rates of equipment and pipes are influenced
by maintenance practices especially when plant starts aging.

The proposed site is located under zone-III as per IS:1893. Analysis and design of
structures to resist the seismic forces are to be carried out as per the provisions of
IS:1892 2002/1985 (latest).
It is recommended that strict adherence to standards and accepted maintenance and
operation of the plant plays a vital role in proper up keep of the plant. The monitoring of the
health of equipment, pipeline and machines, thickness survey will improve plant performance
and safety.

10.8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

It will have the synonymous meaning as that of an emergency which may affect several
sections within the plant and/or may cause serious injuries, loss of lives, extensive damages
to properly or serious disruption of works inside and/or outside the plant premises. Such a
situation may occur due to a malfunction of the normal operating procedures, but may also
be caused due to cyclone, flood, or deliberate act of arson or sabotage.
Emergency planning is an integral part of the overall loss control program and is essential for
any well run organization. This is important for effective management of an accident /
incident to minimize losses to people and property, both in and around the facility.
The important aspect in emergency management is to prevent by technical and
organizational measures, the unintentional escape of hazardous materials out of the facility
and minimize accidents and losses. Not only are unrecognized hazardous conditions which

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could aggravate an emergency situation be discovered, the emergency planning process

also brings to light deficiencies such as lack of resources necessary for effective emergency
response. Emergency planning also demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the
safety of employees and Increases the organization’s safety awareness.
The format and contents of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)/On-Site Disaster
Management Plan (DMP) has been developed taking into consideration the regulatory
guidelines, other applicable documents and accepted good industrial practices formulated as
a result of lessons learned in actual emergencies requiring extensive emergency response.
Disaster can be defined as an “occurrence of undesired events of such magnitude so as To
create a situation in which normal pattern of life within the facility is suddenly disrupted,
adversely affecting not only the personnel and property within the facility but also in its
vicinity.”
As per the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (Amendment) Rules,
2000, “major accident” means – an incident involving loss of life inside or outside the
installation, or ten or more injuries inside and / or one or more injuries outside or release of
toxic chemicals or explosion or fire or spillage of hazardous chemicals resulting in on-site or
off-site emergencies or damage to equipment leading to stoppage of process or adverse
affects to the environment;
Such an occurrence may result in on-site / off-site implications like:
• Leakage of flammable material,
• Fire and/or explosion
Incidents having off-site implications can be:
• Natural calamities like earthquake, cyclone, landslide etc.
• Air raids / Crashing of aircraft or flying objects.
• Chlorine leak.
Incidents, which could also lead to a disaster, are:
• Agitation / forced entry by external group of people
• Sabotage
An important aspect of the disaster is its unforeseen nature. Thus, by definition itself, a
disaster is impossible to control completely. However, occurrence of events which lead to a
disaster may be minimized through proper technology and engineering practices.
10.8.1 Disaster Management Plan On-Site & Off-Site
The On-site and Off-site emergency plans cover personnel employed at proposed Plant. The
Emergency Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of environment, protection of
installation, restoration of production and salvage operation in the same order of priorities.
The objective of the emergency plan is to make use of the combined resources of the plant
and the outside service to achieve the following:

Reliable and early detection of an emergency and careful planning

The availability of resources for handling emergencies

Safeguard the personnel located in the premises

Minimize damage to property and environment

Organize rescue and treatment of affected persons

Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control

Identify any casualties

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Provide authoritative information to the news media

Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected persons

The command, co-ordination and response organization structure along with efficient
trained personnel

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent enquiry into the cause
and circumstances of emergency.
10.8.2 Nature of Hazards and Occurrences
A thermal power plant stores a number of chemical (such as liquid chlorine, hydrochloric
acid, sodium hydroxide, and hydrazine) and flammable/combustible materials (such as
furnace oil, light diesel oil, coal, hydrogen) which are hazardous in nature. The hazards are
identified along the probable areas of occurrence.
Table 10.9: Hazards with Probable Areas of Occurrence
Nature of Hazard Potential areas/ location
Fire Hazard • Coal handling plant
(slow isolated or ash • Cable galleries
spreading) • Fuel oil handling and storage areas.
• Transformer and switch yard areas.
• Oil and lubricant stores.
• Boiler area
Explosion Hazard • Transformers.
• Boiler.
• Coal dust in mills and boilers.
Bursting of pipes & vessels • Steam pipes due to high pressure/temperature.
• Acid and oil pipe lines.
Release of gases/dust • Chlorine in water treatment plant
• Hydrogen in turbo generators area of main plant and H2 plant
• Pulverized coal dust from mills and associated piping.
• Fly ash from chimneys and ash ponds and ESP hoppers
• Coal dust in transfer points, coal handling plant crusher and mill
area.
Release of liquid • Chemical tanks in water treatment plant.
• Fuel oil tank in fuel oil handling section.
10.8.3 Initial Emergency Response Organization
Shift-in-charge would lead initial response organization in an emergency condition. Upon the
detection of an emergency condition, the Shift-in-charge assesses the conditions and, if an
Emergency Action Level is exceeded, classifies the emergency, assumes the role of Main
Controller. Command and control, at this stage functions from the Main Control Centre,
operating as the Emergency Control Centre.
On the direction of the Main Controller, the designated Communications Coordinator notifies
off- site agencies and plant management. If additional support is required for mitigation, the
Main Controller, using weather information available in the Main Control Centre, assesses
the extent and area of the hazard and initiates protective action as necessary.
Table 10.10: Emergency Organization of the Proposed Plan
• Overall In-charge
• Site Controller
• Incident Controller
• Communication Officer

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• Liaison Officer
• Section In-Charge
• Emergency Response Team
• Fire and Rescue Controller
• Security Controller
• First Aid & Medical Controller
• Transport/Civil Supplies Controller
Main Controller
Main controller would co-ordinate the response action from the control room with the support
of the control room staff. However, as the emergency escalates and the emergency
response organization begins to be deployed, the emergency management centre should be
moved to the designated Emergency Control Centre (ECC), where the entire response
organization would operate. The Main Controller would operate from this location together
with his staff, except for such personnel, as the Shift-in-Charge, who may be directly involved
at the scene of the accident. He will:
• Relieve the Incident Controller of responsibility of the main Controller.
• Analyze the emergency and decide on the emergency level warning.
• Direct, co-ordinate and supervise the emergency response activities.
• Ensure on-site and off-site personnel protection, safety and accountability.
• Ensure that the casualties if any are given medical attention and that the relatives are
informed, if necessary.
• Arrange for relief of personnel when emergency is prolonged.
• Liaison with the off-site emergency response personnel, departments and
organizations such as fire and police officials and other statutory bodies and advise
them of all likely effects of the incident outside the facility premises (if any).
• Regulate traffic movement within the facility.
• Ensure preservation of evidence for inquiries to be conducted by statutory authorities.
• Authorizes, termination of emergency by sounding of “All Clear” siren, which will be a
continuous, long siren for one minute.
Site Controller
The Site Controller operates from the ECC and is responsible for supervising and co-
ordinating the activities of those functions involved in mitigating the consequences of the
accident. He will keep the Main Controller informed of the situation from time to time. He will
immediately proceed to the scene of emergency and assess the situation. The Incident
Controller should be equipped with a distinctive, fluorescent jacket for easy identification
(which should be provided in the Emergency Control Centre). He will:
• Help the Main Controller organize and direct the emergency response activities
keeping in mind the safety of personnel and minimizing loss and damage to
property.
• Formulates strategies and advise the Main Controller of the actions to be taken to
mitigate the consequences of the accident.
• Maintain direct communications with the on-site Field Operations Coordinator /
incident controller.
• Co-ordinate the activities aimed at organizing, requesting and obtaining additional
resources (both as equipment and personnel) to support the field operations.
• Co-ordinate with the Security-in-charge and Safety Officer.
• Check for casualties.

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• Arrange for rescue of trapped workers and those in a state of shock.

• Get all non-essential workers safely evacuated after stopping all those jobs, which
are not required during an emergency.
• Set up a communication system with the ECC through telephone, wireless and / or
messenger system.
• Pending arrival of the Main Controller, direct the shutting down and evacuation from
the facility and call outside emergency services, if necessary.
• Allot jobs to the emergency squad.
• Report all developments to the Main Controller.
• Preserve all evidence for use in the subsequent enquiry.
Incident/Field Operations Controller
The Incident Controller or Field Operations Controller is the highest ranking emergency
response organization officer at the direct scene of the accident with headquarters located as
close as possible to the location where the emergency field operations are carried out, with
due regard for safety, of course.
The Field Operations Controller must be a person with good technical expertise and
familiarity with the facility. Duties of Incident controller include:

The direction and co-ordination of all field operations at the scene of the accident.

On-scene accident assessment.

The implementation of on-site response actions to protect facility personnel and the
public (protective actions).

The implementation of on-site response actions to bring the emergency under control
(support and emergency control actions).

The co-ordination of these actions with the Site Controller at the ECC.
The Administration Function
This function should provide the necessary administrative and clerical support to relieve the
technical personnel from such responsibilities. The Administration Manager would assume
the role of the Administration function. The duties include:

Immediately proceed to the Emergency Control Centre (Control Room / Main gate).

Work as a liaison officer during the emergency.

Under the direction of the Main Controller, handle police, press and other enquiries,
receive reports of roll call from emergency assembly areas and pass on the
absenteeism information to the Incident Controller.

Ensure that injured receive adequate and immediate medical attention.

Inform the nearby hospitals and call for ambulance, if required.

Control traffic in and out of the facility and ensure that alternate transport is available
when required for casualties.

Maintain prior agreed inventory of emergency equipment in the Emergency Control
Centre and make up for shortages.
In addition, this function has the important task of keeping chronological records of what is
happening during the emergency, and preparing reports for the Main Controller and his staff.
This includes:

Recording any change in the emergency action level status.

Keeping track of all external agencies notified.

Keeping track of emergency personnel intervening.

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Keeping track of emergency personnel notified and arriving at the scene.

Maintaining a record of the changes in the emergency organization structure as
higher officials arrive to relieve lower-ranked personnel.

Keeping a record of all events affecting the emergency.

Keeping a record of all of the decisions made and emergency actions taken during
the emergency operations.

Updating maps and wall charts displaying the spreading of the emergency (e.g., units
affected by fire, areas affected by evacuation orders), and maintaining a record of
them.

Updating the same charts showing the position of the emergency squads or fire
fighters, and keeping a record of them.

Recording the arrival of special emergency materials or equipment (this may be
especially important for later financial accountability).

Recording any fact of relevance occurring during the emergency.
The chronological log is extremely valuable both during and after the emergency. The
greatest advantage of such a system is to keep the situation updated. This information can
then be used by the emergency co-ordination staff to assess the situation and make
appropriate decisions.
In addition, such a log can be used after the emergency is over to assess responsibilities and
proper conduct of the emergency operations, and for determining financial liabilities that may
have been incurred in order to bring the emergency under control. Records can also be
extremely useful in planning for future emergencies, and for training purposes.
10.8.4 Fire and Rescue Operations
This fire and rescue operation team should be typically composed of personnel from the
different facility departments. The team should have basic training in the handling of various
types of emergencies. Fire is the most common hazard in the facility. The team members
should be capable of recognizing different types of fires and the appropriate extinguishing
agent for fighting these fires. They should also be able to handle the available firefighting
equipment including hoses, nozzles, portable extinguishers and fixed fire fighting units.
The fire and rescue team leader (Fire & Safety Officer) should report directly to the Incident /
Field Operations Controller and make important decision regarding the response to the
particular emergency.
The duties of the fire and rescue team leader include:

Overall in-charge of the fire fighting operations.

Inform the Main Controller if external fire tender / firefighting equipment / materials /Mutual
Aid are required.

Liase with the utilities and arrange for external water supply / diesel for hydrant pump /
D.G. Sets, etc.

Maintaining adequate supplies for firefighting equipment and facilities.
10.8.5 Logistics Function
This function is responsible for making the necessary supplies available to the response
teams during the emergency. Also, the function has the task of organizing and maintaining
the staging area and providing temporary storage for emergency supplies and equipment for
rapid deployment. The function is also responsible for co-coordinating, hiring, Controlling and
operating all emergency vehicles such as ambulances, trucks for transportation of
emergency materials and supplies and other emergency transportation vehicles.

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The person responsible for this function, the Logistics Coordinator, in this case the Store In-
charge, should report to the Site Controller and keep him updated on available supplies and
equipment, needed for an emergency. A list of emergency materials and equipment is as
follows:

Fire extinguishers

Fire hoses and nozzles

Personal protective equipment, including full protective clothing, self-contained
breathing apparatus, and respirators.

Emergency lights and power generators

Spill control agents for the decontamination of toxic spills of different classes of
chemicals

Fuel for the operation of emergency vehicles and machinery (if any).

10.8.6 Medical Function

The primary responsibility of the Medical Function during an emergency is to provide first-aid
to victims of the accident, and to ensure their prompt transportation to a hospital/ nursing
home when required. This function would be assumed by the Medical Officer. In this regard,
the Medical Function will work closely with the Logistics Function to organize such as
emergency transportation system. In addition, the Medical Function is responsible for the
establishment of a first-aid station for the immediate treatment of possible victims, which
should be appropriately equipped with medical supplies, oxygen, resuscitators, and other
supplies and the emergency response personnel are familiar with first aid administration.
Depending on the types of hazards present at the facility, the function will provide information
on the nature and properties of the substances are responsible for possible injuries, and on
the type of most appropriate emergency treatment of injured or exposed personnel. This type
of information is contained in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the substances of
concern.
The duties of the Medical Officer also include:

Arrange for first-aid treatment.

Establish contact and co-operate with local hospitals also ensure that the most likely
injuries (e.g. cuts, burns etc.) can be adequately treated at these facilities.

Advise the Main Controller and his staff on industrial hygiene matters

Make arrangements for treating and transporting the injured to the hospitals wherein
arrangements are made to handle such emergencies.

Inform the above hospitals of the situation and apprise them of the antidotes that would
be necessary for treatment.

Maintain the list of blood group of each employee with special reference to rare blood
groups.
10.8.7 Security Function
During the initial phase of an emergency, the security personnel may be in-change of
communications within the facility as well as outside agencies, before being relieved by the
appropriate coordinator. The position of the Security Controller could be handled by the
Security officers and assisted by the Inspectors, and guards. However, the main
responsibility of this function is to ensure that facility security is maintained. The duties of this
function include:

Raise the alarm by sounding the siren.

Inform the Plant-in-charge / Shift-in-charge.

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Close the gates(s) and ensure that unauthorized persons / vehicles do no enter the
premises.

Instruct the security guards to occupy pre-determined posts for controlling the security
of the facility.

Control the entry of authorized personnel, such as officials of outside agencies and
other personnel that may be required at the facility.

Control the escorting of outside official agency representatives and other appropriate
personnel to the corresponding facility liaison personnel, as per instructions. Also
ensure that media representatives are not directly admitted to the Emergency Control
Centre (in order to minimize any unnecessary interference during emergency
operations).

Be in-charge of personnel accountability during the emergency. Should some facility
employees be unaccounted for, and presumed to be still in the area affected by the
emergency, security should alert the Incident Controller, who will then initiate a search
and rescue operation (if feasible).

Direct the exit of facility personnel in case of evacuation, and co-operate with external
police forces to organize and direct evacuation operations for the public, if necessary.

Arrange for proper transport for required personnel in the facility during an
emergency

Ensure that the affected area is not crowded by non-essential persons.

Provide assistance in fire fighting and rescue operations
10.8.8 Emergency Squad Function
The responsibilities of the emergency squad function are as follows:

Isolate equipments in accident area.

Evacuate non-essential personnel and visitors.

Maintain record of evacuated personnel.

Act as fire-fighters in controlling the emergency.

Act as runners and messengers.

Act as first-aiders and rescuers and handle casualties / persons overcome by fire.

Provide details of casualties.

Providing lighting in the area.

Carry out any other job assigned by the Incident / Field Operations Controller.
10.8.9 Transport In-Charge / Maintenance Manager
The duties of this function include:

Keep all the vehicles and drivers ready, maintain constant contact with the Main
Controller / Medical Officer and dispatch the vehicles as per their needs.

All drivers on duty at the facility will, on sounding of the alarm, rush back to their
department and await instructions.

A minimum of two vehicles should be kept standby at the facility for the emergency use
and for transporting critically injured to hospital.
10.8.10 Communication Coordinator
The communication coordinator is assigned to the Telephone Operator. The responsibility of
this function would be to:

Notify the location of emergency to the Security Department, Emergency Squad
members, Main Controller, Incident Controller, Safety Officer and Administrative
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On receipt of instructions from the Main Controller or his designated, notify the fire
brigade/police/hospitals/District Collector/Factory Inspector.

Keep the switchboard open for emergency calls and transmit the same to the
concerned personnel effectively.

Refrain from exchanging any information pertaining to the emergency and refer any
queries from authorized persons to the Main Controller.
10.8.11 Personnel of the Affected Area
They will:

Continue to handle the emergency as per the laid down procedures and as guided by
the Incident Controller.

Avoid crowding of the affected area by unwanted personnel.

Stop all non-essential work / unwanted operations.

Remove unwanted persons from the area to a “Safe Assembly Points / area” (which
should be marked on the site plan).
10.8.12 Declaration and Termination of Emergency
The declaration of an On-site or Off-site emergency will be made by the Site Controller.
Sirens will be used for annunciation of facility emergency as indicated in the document.
The notification for start and termination of the emergency will be sent to:

District Magistrate

Nearby industries, if any

Police Superintendent of the area
The message will include the following:

Identification of the emergency e.g. fire, explosion, etc.

Date and time of the accident.

Details concerning accident/emergency and probable affected areas.

Type of the accident
10.8.13 Recovery, Facility Re-Entry and Restoration of Services
The recovery and re-entry phase will begin after the declaration of termination of
emergency. This determination would be made by the Main Controller. The recovery plan
should be flexible enough to adapt to existing conditions. Not all of the conditions that may
be encountered in an emergency can be anticipated in advance. Detailed plans and
procedures for recovery operations should be prepared at the time they are needed.
Re-entry operations should be performed by the Re-entry Team under the leadership of the
Main Controller. The team will consist of personnel knowledgeable in procedures and facility
layout. In the Re-entry planning process, the tem will gather available information on the
nature of the emergency and its present status by method such as discussions with the
operations personnel on-shift. Necessary protective clothing and equipment should be
available for the team before re-entry is authorized.
Specific procedures for recovering from an emergency and re-entering the facility can hardly
be provided, since they will have to be determined on a case by case basis. Depending on
the type of accident and the severity of the damage suffered. However, Provision should be
made for the following:
• Organizing a re-entry team.
• Inspecting the damaged area.
• Declaring the emergency concluded and making the “all clear” known to the facility

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employees and the community.

• Deciding which employees should report to work and notifying them.
• Beginning an investigation into the causes of the emergency.
• Assessing the damage to the facility.
• Transferring necessary operations to alternative locations.
• Decontaminating the damaged area.
• Restoring services to the damaged area.
• Clearing up the debris.
• Salvaging material and equipment affected by the emergency.
• Restoring the parts of the facility affected by the emergency.
• Determining responsibilities and instituting possible insurance and damage claims.
10.8.14 Off-Site (Notifying External Agencies)
Depending on the type and severity of emergency, the Main Controller should notify the
appropriate external agencies. The major emergencies should be notified to:
• Law enforcement departments – Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board,
Police station.
• Fire departments and other response teams – Fire Brigade
• Hospital and emergency medical services
• Ambulance services
• Local Government officials
• Local environmental agencies
10.8.15 Making the Emergency Known to the General Public
In a situation where the public can be affected by the accident, two possible courses of
action can be taken - evacuation or sheltering inside buildings and houses. Whichever action
is decided upon, the public must be informed of it. This can be quite a challenging task, to
the point of becoming nearly impossible if an effective communication procedure is not
already in place.
Siren system can only be effective if the public is already aware of what actions to take if the
alarm is sounded. The content of the messages should be as brief and clear as possible,
and provide information on the action to be taken. In addition, the public should be asked to
refrain from using the telephone (to minimize the potential for line overload), and to notify
neighbours of the emergency (again, without using the phone). Should evacuation be
recommended, the messages should inform the public of where the designated
relocation areas are, and which evacuation routes to follow.
10.8.16 Training and Education
Regular training will be provided to all personnel who have a role in planning and operational
response to an emergency. The main goal of training for emergencies is to enable the
participants to understand their roles in the response organization, is the tasks associated
with each position and the procedures for maintaining effective communications with other
response functions and individuals.
The training objectives are:
• To familiarize personnel with the contents and manner of implementation of the
DMP and its procedures.
• To train personnel in the performance of the specific duties assigned to them in the
DMP and in the applicable implementing procedures.

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• To keep personnel informed of any changes in the DMP and the implementing
procedures.
• To maintain a high degree of preparedness at all levels of the Emergency Response
Organization.
• Train new personnel who have moved within the facility organization.
• Test the validity, effectiveness, timing and content of DMP.
• Update and modify the plan on the basis of experience acquired through exercises
and drills.
10.8.17 Emergency Response Plan Review
The Emergency Response Plan and associated implementing procedures should be
reviewed to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and applicable state and local
emergency plans and written agreements with mutual aid agencies also.
The DMP should be reviewed under the direction of the Plant – In - charge which should
encompass the plan, response procedures, equipment, training, drills and interfaces with
local emergency management agencies. The need for changes is based upon the following
aspects:
• Written evaluations of drills and exercises which identify deficiencies or more
desirable methods, procedures, or organizations
• Changes in key personnel involved in the organization
• Changes in the facility organization structure
• Modifications to the facility which could affect emergency planning

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11. CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM

11.1 INTRODUCTION
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is an arrangement under the Kyoto Protocol
allowing industrialized countries with a greenhouse gas reduction commitment to invest in
emission reducing projects in developing countries as an alternative to what is generally
considered more costly emission reductions in their own countries. The CDM is supervised
by the CDM Executive Board (CDM EB) and is under the guidance of the Conference of the
Parties (COP/MOP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC).
The current modalities and procedures for the CDM focus on activities that reduce
emissions. A CDM project activity might involve, for example, a rural electrification project
using solar panels or the installation of more energy efficient boilers.
India has high potential for CDM projects, particularly in the Power Sector. The Baseline
Carbon Dioxide Emissions from power sector have been worked out by CEA based on
detailed authenticated information obtained from all the operating power stations in the
country. The Baseline would benefit all prospective CDM project developers to estimate the
amount of Certified Emission Reduction (CERs) from any CDM project activity.
India has a strong commitment to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases. Ministry of
Power has accorded high priority to the CDM projects in the power sector.

11.2 KYOTO PROTOCOL

The convention established the Conference of Parties (COP) as its supreme body. During
COP3 in Kyoto, Japan, the Parties agreed to a legally binding set of obligations for 38
industrialized countries and 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, to return their
emission of GHGs to an average of approximately 5.2% below their 1990 levels over the
commitment period 2008-2012. This is called the Kyoto Protocol to the convention. The
Protocol entered into force on February 16, 2005 and targets six main greenhouse gases:
carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs),
perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphur Hexafluoride Recognizing that relying on domestic
measures alone to meet the emission targets could be difficult, the Kyoto Protocol offers
considerable flexibility through following three mechanisms:
• Joint Implementation (JI) which allows countries to claim credit for emission reduction
that arise form investment in other industrialized countries, which result in a transfer of
'emission reduction units' between countries;
• Emission Trading (ET) which permits countries to transfer parts of their 'allowed
emissions' (assigned amount units); and
• Clean Development mechanism (CDM) through which industrialized countries can
finance mitigation projects in developing countries contributing to their sustainable
development.
At COP-7 in Marrakech, Morocco in 2001, the Parties agreed to a comprehensive rulebook
"Marrakech Accords" on how to implement the Kyoto Protocol. The Accords set out the rules

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for CDM projects. It also intends to provide Parties with sufficient clarity to consider
ratification.

11.3 OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT PROCESS

An industrialized country that wishes to get credits from a CDM project must obtain the
consent of the developing country hosting the project that it will contribute to sustainable
development. Then, using methodologies approved by the CDM Executive Board (EB), the
applicant (the industrialized country in our case) must make the case that the project would
not have happened anyway (establishing additionally), and must establish a baseline
estimating the future emissions in absence of the registered project. The case is then
validated by a third party agency, a so-called Designated Operational Entity (DOE) to ensure
the project results in real, measurable, and long-term emission reductions. The EB then
decides whether or not to register (approve) the project. If a project is registered and
implemented, the EB issues credits, so-called Certified Emission Reductions; CERs (one
CER being equivalent to one metric tone of CO2 reduction), to project participants based on
the monitored difference between the baseline and the actual emissions, verified by an
external party called a DOE.

Figure 11.1: Project Process

11.4 ELIGIBILITY
The project proposal should establish the following in order to qualify for consideration as a
CDM project activity:
11.4.1 Additionalities
Emission Additionality: The project should lead to real, measurable and long term GHG
mitigation. The additional GHG reductions are to be calculated with reference to a baseline.
Financial Additionality: The funding for CDM project activity should not lead to diversion of
official development assistance. The project participants may demonstrate how this is being
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Technological Additionality: The CDM project activities should lead to transfer of

environmentally safe and sound technologies and know-how.
11.5 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS
It is the prerogative of the host Party to confirm whether a clean development mechanism
project activity assists it in achieving sustainable development. The CDM should also be
oriented towards improving the quality of life of the very poor from the environmental
standpoint. The following aspects should be considered while designing CDM project
activities:
• Social well-being: The CDM project activity should lead to alleviation of poverty by
generating additional employment, removal of social disparities and contributing to
provision of basic amenities to people leading to improvement in their quality of life.
• Economic well being: The CDM project activity should bring in additional investment
consistent with the needs of the people.
• Environmental well-being: This should include a discussion of the impact of the project
activity on resource sustainability and resource degradation, if any, due to the proposed
activity; biodiversity-friendliness; impact on human health; reduction of levels of pollution
in general;
• Technological well-being: The CDM project activity should lead to transfer of
environmentally safe and sound technologies with a priority to the renewable sector or
energy efficiency projects that are comparable to best practices in order to assist in up-
gradation of the technological base.
11.6 PROJECT
The project activity aims at reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emission by setup the 2 x 660
MW coal based Super critical Thermal Power Plant in District- Janjgir-Champa, State –
Chhattisgarh. The project intends to go for CDM benefit as the project is using supercritical
technology for power Generation.
11.7 CALCULATION OF CO2 EMISSION
11.7.1 Types of Emission Factors
The CDM methodologies, which have been approved to date by the CDM Executive Board,
distinguish a range of different emission factors. In the Indian context, the following four are
most relevant, and were therefore calculated for each regional grid based on the underlying
station data:
Weighted average: The weighted average emission factor describes the average CO2
emitted per unit of electricity generated in the grid. It is calculated by dividing the absolute
CO2 emissions of all power stations in the region by the region’s total net generation. Net
generation from so-called low-cost/must-run sources (hydro and nuclear) is included in the
denominator.
Simple operating margin (OM):The operating margin describes the average CO2 intensity
of existing stations in the grid, which are most likely to reduce their output if a CDM project
supplies electricity to the grid (or reduces consumption of grid electricity). “Simple” denotes
one out of four possible variants listed in ACM0002 for calculating the operating margin. The
simple operating margin is obtained by dividing the region’s total CO2 emissions by the net
generation of the stations serving the region excluding low-cost/must-run sources. In other
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stations. Hydro and nuclear qualify as low-cost/must-run sources, and their net generation is
therefore excluded from the denominator.
Build Margin (BM): The build margin reflects the average CO2 intensity of newly built power
stations that will be (partially) replaced by a CDM project. In accordance with ACM0002, the
build margin is calculated in this database as the average emissions intensity of the 20%
most recent capacity additions in the grid based on net generation. Depending on the region,
the build margin covers units commissioned in the last five to ten years.
Combined Margin (CM): The combined margin is a weighted average of the simple
operating margin and the build margin. By default, both margins have equal weights (50%).
However, CDM project developers may chose to argue for different weights. In particular, for
intermittent and non-dispatchable generation types such as wind and solar photovoltaic,
ACM0002 allows to weigh the operating margin and build margin at 75% and 25%,
respectively (see ACM0002, Version 06). However, the combined margins shown in the
database are calculated based on equal weights.
11.7.2 Regional Grids
As stated above, the Indian power system is divided in five regional grids, namely Northern,
Eastern, Western, Southern and North-Eastern. They are listed below.
Table: 11.1: Geographical Scope Of The Five Regional Electricity Grids
Northern Western Southern Eastern North-Eastern
Chandigarh Chhattisgarh Andhra Pradesh Bihar Arunachal Pradesh
Delhi Gujarat Karnataka Jharkhand Assam
Haryana Daman & Diu Kerala Orissa Manipur
Himachal Pradesh Dadar Nagar Haveli Tamil Nadu West Bengal Meghalaya
Jammu & Kashmir Madhya Pradesh Pondicherry Sikkim Mizoram
Punjab Maharastra Lakshadweep Andaman-Nicobar Nagaland
Rajasthan Goa Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttaranchal

Source CEAs user guide baseline

For the purpose of calculating the emission reductions achieved by any CDM project, the
CDM Executive Board requires that the “project electricity system is defined by the spatial
extent of the power plants that can be dispatched without significant transmission
constraints”. This implies that the grid emission factors are most appropriately calculated at
the level of the five regional grids.

11.8 BASELINE DATA

The prevailing baseline based on the data for the fiscal year 2010-11 is shown in following
Table. The calculations are based on generation, fuel consumption and fuel quality data
obtained from the power stations.
Table 11.2: Weighted Average Emission Factor, Simple Operating Margin, Build Margin and
Combined Margin of All Grids for FY 2010-11 in TCO2/Mwh
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NEW NE 0.80 0.97 0.86 0.91

South 0.75 0.94 0.73 0.84
India 0.79 0.96 0.83 0.90
Source CEAs user guide Ver7 baseline

Typical standard data were used wherever precise information was not available. Inter-
regional and cross-border electricity transfers were also taken into account for calculating
the CO2 emission baseline.
11.8.1 Calculation Approach – Station Level
CO2 emission of thermal stations was calculated using the formula below:
2
Abs CO2 (station)y = Σ Fuel Coni,y x GCVi,y x EFi x Oxidi
i=1

Where:
Abs CO2,y : Absolute CO2 emission of the station in the given fiscal year ‘Y’
Fuel Coni,y : Amount of fuel of type I consumed in the fiscal year ‘Y’
GCVi,y : Gross calorific value of the fuel I in the fiscal year ‘Y’
EFi : CO2 emission factor of the fuel I based on GCV
Oxidi : Oxidation factor of the fuel i

The emission factors for coal and lignite are based on the value provided in India’s initial
National Communication under the UNFCCC (Ministry of Environment & Forests, 2004).
Specific CO2 emission of Stations (Spec CO2,y) were computed by dividing the absolute
emissions estimated above by the station’s net generation (Net Geny):
Spec CO2 (Station) y = Abs CO2 (station) y/ Net Gen (Station) y
Emission Reduction:
Station Heat rate = 2152 Kcal/ Kwh
Calorific Value of Coal = 3500 Kcal/Kg
Specific Fuel Consumption = 0.615 kg/kwh
CO2 intensity of the power plant = (44/12) x Specific Fuel Consumption
X Percentage of Carbon in the
Respective fuel (Kg/Kwh)
= (44/12) x 0.615 x 0.3534 Kg/Kwh
= 0.79
Where,
0.615 = Specific Coal Consumption of
proposed 2 x 660 MW unit
35.34% = Fixed Percentage of carbon in the
coal
Net Generation of the plant = 1320 MW x PLF x Operating Hours
= 1320 x 1000 kW x 0.90 x 8760
= 10407 Gwh
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Plant Carbon Intensity = 0.79 kg/kwh

Therefore Gross reduction in CO2 = Net Generation x Difference between Average and
emission Plant intensity
= 10406880000 x (0.80- 0.79)
= 10406880000 x (0.01)
= 104,068,800 kg/year
= 104,069 tons/year
* Percentage of Carbon has been taken on approximation basis

From the above table it is cleared that Plant Carbon Intensity for the plant is 0.79 kg/kwh. The
expected reduction in CO2 emission is 104,069 tons/year. The intensity of the plant is quite less
compared to the average of NEW NE grid. Hence, the proposed project will help to reduce the
GHG emission, through using fuel efficient super-critical technology. However the PIN document of
the project is under preparation and will be submitted to MoEF subsequently.

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Consultant Disclosure
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12. DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT

12.1 OUR GROUP
The GIS Enabled Environment & Neo-Graphic Centre (GREENC) is a company with a
vision to take up paradigm of development planning in sustainable economic development
and environment protection.
The GREENC comprises of group of professionals drawn from development related fields.
The core members of GREENC team hold experiences in Developmental Planning, Pollution
Control, Economic Analysis, Social Work and Information Technologies. In addition there is a
panel of senior associates and young voluntaries facilitating the various programmes.
The primary aim of the Company is to sensitize policy planner and local people about their
development needs through capacity building process.
The GREENC facilitates managerial and technical expertise to people and associations for
development of areas and regions.

NABET Accreditation: GIS Enabled Environment & Neo-Graphic Centre has provisional
accreditation from NABET subject to certain conditions for the following areas of EIA.
• Thermal Power Plant
• Mining of minerals for Opencast mining;
• Metallurgical Industries
• Highways, railways, transport terminals, mass rapid transport systems,
• Building and large construction projects including shopping malls, multiplexes,
commercial complexes, housing estates, hospitals, institutions
• Townships and Area Development projects including industrial estates/parks, SEZ

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12.2 MISSION
GREENC was launched with the full support of a dedicated and strong group of experienced
professionals. GREENC is dedicated to providing the highest quality consulting services
focused on environment and development, urban and rural planning, transportation, with
integrity and commitment to our clients and our communities.
GREENC has an understanding of the local point of view, direct responsiveness to issues
and the continuous personal responsibility of key professionals. GREENC has the
background, the experience and the perceptual insight to anticipate project needs and to
fulfill the requirements of clients. GREENC provides a broad spectrum of technical skills in
the following areas:
12.3 WORK AREAS
Environmental Impact Assessment: We have undertaken many EIA studies and
clearances for thermal power plant; road and highways; Special Economic Zones (SEZs);
urban infrastructure projects etc. The areas of specialization are as follows:
• Environmental Management Plan
• Disaster Management Plan
• Risk Assessment
• Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan
• Pre-feasibility Report
• Detailed Project Report
• Geo-Technical Investigation
Project Experience
GREENC has successfully completed more than 40 EIA and allied studies in the areas of
Thermal Power Plants. Other than this GREENC has completed more than 50 EIA reports for
steel plants, coal mines, fertilizer plants, and infrastructure projects.
Laboratory Services
GREENC have a well-equipped laboratory for monitoring and analysis of environmental
pollutants and Soil Investigation.

S. No. Name of the Equipment Quantity

1 Refrigerator 1
2 Deep Freeze 1
3 BOD Incubator 1
4 Hot Air Oven 3
5 Muffle Furnace 1
6 Autoclave 1
7 Water Bath 2
8 Centrifuge 2
9 Water Distillation Assembly (Glass) 2
10 Vacuum Filtration Pump 2
11 Inoculation Hood 2
12 Aquarium for Bioassay & Aerators 1
13 Depth Sampler 1

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S. No. Name of the Equipment Quantity

14 Bottom Sampler 2
15 Filtration Assembly 1
16 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 2
17 Gas Chromatograph 1
18 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer 1
19 Micro Analytical Balance 2
20 Specific Ion Meter 1
21 Analytical Balance 2
22 Physical Balance 1
23 pH Meter 6
24 Conductivity Meter 6
25 Turbidity meter 2
26 Compound Microscope 2
27 Flame Photometer 2
28 Sound Level Meter 6
29 High Volume Sampler APM-410 and 415 with APM 411 10
30 Respirable Dust Sampler APM-451, APM-460 with APM41144 Nos. 14.
31 CO detector tubes 27
32 Gas Sampling Kit 6
33 Personal Sampler 8
34 Automatic Weather Station 5

12.4 MAIN PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE STUDY

Manpower associated with preparation of the EIA Report is as below.

Ms Nandini Chowdhury, M Tech EIA Coordinator

Mr. Nilanjan Das, M Phil (Social Work) Social Expert
Mr. Venkat Ramana Puranam, M.Tech. (Environment
Air and Water Expert
Engineering)
Mr. Saurabh Garg, M.Sc. (Environment Science) Air and Noise Expert
Ms. Rajashekhar Tummala, M.Sc. (Ecology and
Ecology Expert
Environment Science)
Mrs. Aditi Ganguly, M.Sc. (Geology) Geology and Soil Expert
Mr. Anoj Kumar Choudhary, M.Tech (Environment Science
Air and Risk Expert
& Engineering)
Ms. Anshu Gupta, M.Sc. (Geography) Land-use Mapping
Expert
Mr. Sayak Basu, M.Sc. (Environment Science) Chemical Analyst
Mr Harender Kumar, M.Sc. (Mathematics) Climatology Expert
Involvement in the study: Sample Analysis and preparation of baseline data. Other than the
above, teams were deployed for meteorology, air and noise monitoring, and for collection of
samples of water and soil.

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 EIA STUDY for 2x660 MW Coal-Based Thermal Power LIST OF
Plant, District Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh
ANNEXURES
MB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd.

LIST OF ANNEXURE
Annexure No. Name of Annexure
Annexure I ToR Letter Issued by MoEF
Annexure II ToR Compliance Status
Annexure III Environment & Pollution Standards
Annexure IV Hourly Meteorological Data
Annexure V Name of the Villages in study area

Annexure VI Hydrological, Hydrogeological and Area Drainage Study

Annexure VII Details of Public Hearing
Annexure VIII Water Approval Letters
Annexure IX Fuel Supply Agreement
Annexure X Imported Coal Transportation and Logistics

Annexure XI Ash Utilization Letter

Annexure XII Certificate of Non Forest Land
Annexure XIII Expert Appraisal Committee Minutes of Meeting June 2012
Annexure XIV Chhattisgarh Policy - Rehabilitation and Resettlement
Annexure XV Corporate Social Responsibility

Annexure XVI Agenda Note - Water Resources Department, GoCG

Annexure XVII Archeological Survey of India – No Objection Certificate
Annexure XVIII Maps and Toposheet
Annexure XIX NRSA – ISRO Satellite Image

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