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This format is intended for use in conducting detailed feasibility

studies for proposed mini-hydro plants.

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A. BASIC INFORMATION
1. General
Name of Scheme: ..
Location: VDC: . Ward No.:.... Village:-.
District: .
Comments: .
...
Date of site visit:
UC Chairman / Developer:
Address: ..

Instructions

Comments: ..

Study team leader . Signature: .

Team members:

S.N. Name

Profession

Persons Interviewed, address

2.

Address

Site Information

How was the site reached?

. hours/days walk from roadhead. Name of roadhead
..hours/days walk from airfield. Name of airfield: ..
Time for loaded porter to reach the site form roadhead/airfield
..

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Provide sufficient details of the persons

interviewed so that they can be contacted
later if necessary.

B. LOAD FORECAST

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C. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Source River/ Stream: .
INTAKE SITE
Location:..
River Width at Intake site (Approx.):

Fill in all of the technical

information
and
provide
appropriate
comments
as
necessary, especially in the
slope stability issues.

River Gradient at Intake site (Approx.):-.

Elevation: .. masl
GPS Cordinates of intake (x,y, z):

GRAVEL TRAP
Gravel trap Location: . m, the from intake
Flushing location & description:
.
Are ground protection measures required?

Yes

No

SETTLING BASIN
Settling basin: .. m, from the intake
Flushing location & description:

Are ground protection measures required?

Yes

No

HEADRACE
Open canal lengths & corresponding chainages:
.
Headrace pipe lengths & corresponding chainages:

Unstable lengths requiring stabilisation:. m

FOREBAY
Forebay:
Flushing location & description: ..

Are ground protection measures required?

Yes

No

PENSTOCK
Total length: .. m, No of Vertical bends: . nos.
No of Horizontal bends: . , Gross head, Hgross: . m.
POWERHOUSE SITE
Description of location: .

Based
on
the
survey
measurements and data, state the
number of individual bends
required along the penstock
alignment in the space provided.

. Elevation: .masl
m above annual flood level of the river
GPS Cordinates of intake (x,y, z):

Distance from powerhouse to river bank / tailrace exit point: m

Are ground protection measures required at powerhouse?
Yes
No

OTHER STRUCTURES
Comment and describe if any other hydraulic structures required
for the project:

TRANSMISSION LINE
Transmission line length: m
Distribution line length: m
Will part of the scheme alignment or some structures have to be
located on private land? Yes No
If yes, specify alignment/structures that will have to be located on
private land:
.
Is (are) the land owner(s) willing to have the alignment/structures
on their land? Yes No
Comments:
.
.

D. HYDROLOGICAL STUDY
Name of the River /Stream : .

If flows are abstracted upstream of

the intake, these should also be
measured and included.

Catchment Area at Intake : . km2

Measured flow at intake, Qi = . l/s
Corresponding Gauge Height : . m at.. (Time)
Date of flow measurement: ..
Method used to measure the flow : Select below
Conductivity Method (Salt Dilution Method)
Velocity Area Method (Current Meter)
Hydraulic Method
(Attach separarte sheet for data & Calculation)
Flow Measured by: ..
Name & Address of the Gauge Reader:
Name:Address:If there are water diversions (e.g., irrigation) close to the intake, i.e.,
within 2 hours walking distance, the flow diverted at these locations
should also be measured and used to determine the 11-month
exceedance flow based on MIP.
Upstream flows abstraction (if any), Qup: . l/s
Specify water use (drinking water, irrigation etc): ..
Downstream water use: Qd: ..(l/s),
Specify water use (drinking water, irrigation etc):
Irrigation practices in the area (seasonal, year round, rotational etc.):

Will there be any water right conflict due to the implementation of the
scheme? Yes

No

Comments on water right issues:

. .

Other possible conflicts due to the implementation of the scheme:

Multipurpose Projects
Can multiple uses of water resources be promoted in this project?
Yes No
If yes, besides power generation, other uses are:
Irrigation Drinking water Others (specify):
Modifications required in the scheme layout or components to
incorporate multiple uses of the water esources:

Selection of Gauging Site and

Establishment of Staff Gauge
The gauging site must be
selected with due care to assure
that the stage-discharge curve
is reasonably constant over a
long period of about a few
years.
The following are selection
criteria for the gauging site:
i)
The stream should have
a well defined cross-section that
does not change in various
seasons.
ii)
It should be easily
accessible all through the year.
iii)
The site should be in a
straight, stable reach.
iv)
The site should be free
from back-water effects in the
channel.

E. TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
Topographical Sheet No. :- .
Scale of the Map:(Topographical Maps prepared by Survey Department, GoN)
Draw a general sketch (plan) of the scheme from the intake to the
tailrace (i.e., birds eye view) in the box below: (Use separate
sheets if needed)

A general plan from the intake to

the powerhouse and tailrace
should be drawn at site for
comparison with the survey
drawings, which would be
prepared later. Although, this
drawing need not be in scale, the
waterway lengths and locations of
the
structures
should
be
mentioned.
It is, however, recommended that
Topographical map (prepared by
Survey Department, GoN) shall
be brought during the Field visit
and general plan together with
locations of structures shall be
drawn on the map.

Draw a general layout plan of the transmission/distribution areas

from the powerhouse:

Similarly, a sketch of the

transmission / distribution line
should be included in the box
provided.

F. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
1.

Format for Diversion Weir Axis ( geological x-section along weir

axis):
Left abutment, right abutment, slopes on left/ right abutments,
width of river banks, composition on river bed material,
composition of abutments etc.). Sample cross section.

2.

Format for geological conditions along headrace canal: chainage

vs. geological features like common soil, colluvial deposit,
rock/cliff, stream crossings, cultivated land, forest, landslide,
springs, swamps, foot trail/ road, canal, bridge etc. Special
attention should be given on seepage area and their evaluation
for construction, slope stability, bearing capacity,
Chainage
From
To

3.

Geological Features

Remarks

Format for Forebay & spillway (stability of site, area, water

discharge, spillway etc.)

Material
foundation

at

Bed rock

Residual soil/
Colluvial
deposit/ Alluvial
deposit/ Glacial
deposit/
any
other type of
deposit

Remarks

For bedrock
foundation
Fracture
pattern
Sets
Spacing
fracture
Opening
fracture
Dip
fracture
planes
Chances
Plane
Wedge
Failure
Criticality
structure

of
of
of

of
/

to

Parallel /
random
One set/ two
sets/ more
m to
m
mm to
mm
Towards hill
slope/ cut slope
or against
Yes/ No

Risk/No Risk

For foundation
on deposit
Thickness of
deposit
Composition
of deposit

Degree
of
Compaction
Ground
water/
seepage/ or
dry
Any
land
slides
or
mass
movement in
the structure
area
If yes
Circular
failure
Size
Criticality to
structure
Planer failure
Size
Criticality to
structure
Wedge
failure
Size

m
Boulder mix/
gravel mix/
sand mix/ fine
material
Well/ moderate/
slightly/ loose
lit/min

Yes/ No

Risk/ no risk

Risk/ no risk

Estimate

Criticality
structure

4.

to

Risk/ no risk

Format for penstock (slope, composition of foundation soil/ rock,

bearing capacity, overburden etc.)
Chainage
From
to

5.

Slope

Geological
Features

Soundness for
foundation

Format for powerhouse/ tailrace site: topography, composition of

foundation materials, type: surface, semi underground, in deep
excavation; distance from river bank, HFL,

The excavation line should be modified and brought outside for mini
hydro surface penstock and powerhouse

FORMATS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SURVEY

(a)

Sand and Aggregates

Borrow Area No. (prepare separate tables for
each borrow area separately)

Location
Length, m
Width, m
Height/ Depth, m

Average of all test

pits

Volume, m3
Sand, m3

%
(Average)
Aggregates (<10 mm),

%
m3
(Average)
Aggregates (10 20

%
mm), m3
(Average)
Aggregates (>20 mm),

%
3
m
(Average)
(Prepare separate table for each deposit location/borrow
area)
(b)

Impervious Materials
Location
Length, m
Width, m
Height/ Depth, m
Volume, m3
(Prepare separate
location/borrow area)

(Average depth)
table

for

each

deposit

G. SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETAILS
Economic Condition
Income Level

VDC

Villages

No. of
Households with
high level
Income

No. of
Households with
Middle Level
Income

No. of Households
with Low Level
Income

Economic Activity

No. of
Income Sources

Persons

Households

Annual
Production

Price per
Unit

Agriculture
Livestock
Daily wage/Porter
Business
Cottage Industry
Livestock Products
Fruit and Vegetable Sales
Service
Pension
Remittance

Agricultural Production
Product
Unit
Paddy
Maize
Wheat
Millet
Oilseed
Buckwheat
Potatoes

Industry and Craft

Location
Type
Rice/Timber
Mill
Mechanical
Workshop

Total
No.

Ward No.
VDC

Village

Furniture
Bakery
Milk Products
Kami
Alcohol

Business Entities
Location
Type
Retail shops
Tea Shops
Hotel/Lodge
Bank
Ag. Tools &
Equip. Shops
Construction
Materials
Shops
Electrical
Goods
Photocopy
Doctors Clinic
Printing Press

Total
No.

Ward No.
VDC

Village

Public Services
Location
Type
Temple
Sports
Ground/Park
VDC Building
Meeting Hall
Hospital/Health
Post
Veterinary
Hospital
Irrigation Office
Forest Office
Ag.
Service
Center
Police Post
Post Office
Telephone
Office
Electricity Office
Water
Supply
Office
Airport
Schools

Total
No.

Ward No.
VDC

Village

Local Level Capacity

Location
Education
Level &
Type of Skills
Carpenter
Masons
Electricians
Plumbers
Other Skilled
Manpower
Unskilled
Manpower

Total
No.

Ward No.
VDC

Village

Education
Location
Education Level &
Type of Skills
Illiterate
Up to Class 10
High
School
Above
Students:
- Girls
- Boys
Drop Outs:
- Girls
- Boys

Total
No.

VDC

Village

Ward
No.

&

Consumption of Energy
Location
Total
Type
Kerosene
(Ltrs./Month)
Firewood
(kg./Month)
Ag.
Residue
(kg/Month)
Battery
(No./Month)
Animal
Dung
(kg./Month)
LPG
(Cylinder/Month)
Others (Specify)

Ward No.
VDC

Village

Any development activities planned for the next three years?

Administrative Building
School
Water Supply
Sports Ground/Park

.
.
.
.

Factory
Cottage Industry
Handicraft
Cooperative

.
.
.
.

Health Post
Hospital
Telecommunication
Bank
Rest House

.
.
.
.
.

Irrigation
Mining
Road
Other (Specify)

.
.
.
.

If your VDC/village is provided with electricity services, how

much would the people be willing to pay per month?
% of HHs
Description
High
Income
HHs
Middle
Income
HHs
Low Income HHs

Rs. 50

Rs. 100

Rs. 150

Rs. 200

Over Rs.
200

H. LOCAL RATES
Local Material Rates
Description

Unit

Rs./unit

Comments

Sand
Block stone
Bond stone
Coarse aggregate
Wood
Unskilled labour

Md

Mason

Md

Carpenter

Md

Technician

Md

Kerosene

litre

Diesel

litre

Petrol

litr

Pole

Nos.

Transportation Rates
Type

Unit

Rs./un
it

Comments

Truck/tractor
Mule
load

easy

- difficult
Porter - easy
load
- difficult
Nearest major supply market for the project
All weather road-head of the project site
Fair weather road-head of the project site

:
:
:

Estimated Annual Operation and Maintenance cost

Operating costs

Salary manager
Salary operator 1
Salary operator 2
Salary accountant
Salary others
Salary others

Amount/month
(RS)

Comments

List the human resources costs required to

run the plant. Note that the manpower of MH
plants is also based on the size of the plant
and the distribution area covered.
All salaries of people employed by the MHP manager, operators, accountant should be
estimated based on nearby MHP plants or
the prevailing rates in the community for
similar type of work (e.g., school teacher,
government employee etc.)

Office expenses
Miscellaneous
Total monthly
operating cost
Annual Operating costs: ..
Estimated annual maintenance cost: % of total project cost
Total operation and Maintenance cost: Rs .

I. MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION MODEL

Management
Proposed ownership: Company

Community ..

Proposed Name of Project:.

Comment: .....

List the key people involved in the project

and
their
role
(e.g.,
developer,
entrepreneur etc.)

Key People in proposed plant

ame

Role in the proposed

MH Plant

Note the type of ownership proposed for

the scheme; Company means a group of
private individuals organising together to
operate the MHP as a business for profit;
Community means a group representative
of the community to be served by the
MHP collects the equity and organises the
financing of the MHP and will operate it
on behalf of the community. Also include
proposed name of managing organisation
if known.

Comments

Draw a simple sketch of the proposed

organisational structure, eg.

Probable organisational structure

Estimate the level of entrepreneurial

ability of the management compared with
other business people of the area.
Assess the anticipated level of community
participation in the MHP scheme, i.e. is
the community involved in setting the tariff
rate, making policy decisions? Such as
how to punish payment defaulters etc.
Comment as necessary.

Availability of local people

- with managerial / business skills - Good Fair Poor None
Manager already selected? Yes No
If yes, name: .......
Experience: ...
- with technical/mechanical repair skills - Good Fair Poor None

Type of training required if any:

If No, how will the manager be selected? .

Note the availability of local people or

people who are currently living away from
the area but willing to return if a suitable
opportunity arises with managerial and/or
business operation experience, eg. have
successfully operated a small business.
Note if a person has already been
selected to manage the scheme and the
type of experience they have had. If
someone has not already been selected
comment on how they will be selected.
Comment should also be provided if
Poor or None is checked for the
availability question.
Note also if
operators have already been selected,
their names and experience, and how
they will be selected if they have not
already been.

Operators already selected? Yes No

If yes, how? .. Name: ...
Experience: .....
Type of training required if any: ...

Also note down whether training

requirements are essential for the
manager and operators (if already
identified) and briefly describe the type of
training required.

If no, how will the operator(s) be selected? ..

IMPLEMENTATION MODEL (EQUITY/DEBT RATIO)

Equity contribution by developer and loan requirements:
Equity amount the developer/community is willing to invest:
Cash contribution: Total Rs. (or . . % of the Total
Project Cost)

If this is a community owned scheme

based on discussions at site, state also
the cash contribution by participating
households as well as the labour
contribution in terms of person days as
well as in rupee amount.

and Rs. / household if community owned.

Labour contribution . Persons/day = Rs. .
In case of insufficient funds, the developer will:
Increase the equity contribution to meet the balance
Withdraw a bank load for the balance

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Since the project cost will be determined

at a later stage the loan amount cannot
be fixed at site. However, the survey
team should inform the developer that
there may be a need for a bank loan if the
subsidy and the equity amount are less
than the total project cost.