What is a Surge Chamber in a Hydropower Project?

In a hydroelectric plant, the flow of water to a turbine must be decreased rapidly whenever there is a sudden drop in load.  This results in high water-hammer pressures and may need a very strong and hence expensive pipe. Surge chambers are used to handle this situation. Typical Definition for a surge chamber can be … Read more

Suki Kinari Hydro Power Project Features And Benefits

Pakistan, a large-growing populated area with countless opportunities of investments and progress has recently been involved in a close bilateral relations with China. Recently, both the parties are reaching the heights of their friendship and partnership under the flag of CPEC acronym for China Pakistan Economic Corridor.  This Economic Corridor accompanies countless notable projects worth … Read more

84 MW New Bong Escape Hydropower Project, Pakistan

The 84 MW New Bong Escape Hydropower Project, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan (the “Project”) is a run-of-the river hydropower scheme without any dam, new storage, displacement/resettlement of human habitation, change in the hydrological regime or any other adverse environmental impact. The Project is a low head hydropower scheme and is strictly run-of-the-river without … Read more