R.V.U.N.L. MAHI HYDEL POWER STATION,

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1. INTRODUCTION




Mahi Hydel Power Station
The Mahi River is flowing in the southern part of Rajasthan near Banswara. The power potential of this river has been exploited by constructing#following#two#Power#Houses:-

Quick facts: Development of the multistate MAHI BAJAJ SAGAR Project started with laying of the foundation stone in 1960. The project is named after national leader Shri Jamnalal Bajaj. Major construction activities started in 1972 and the project was dedicated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in Jan 1983. Releases from Mahi Reservoir are to Power House I (2 x 25 MW), 8km from Banswara town, for sale into Rajasthan. The share of Gujarat state is routed to Power House II (2x45 MW) 40km from Banswara town on the bank of the ANAS River, a major tributary of the Mahi.


Mahi Hydel Power Station (140 MW):
Two power houses are operating under this power station having total installed capacity of 140 MW (2x25 & 2x45 MW). During last three years there had been appreciable decrease in the power generation from this plant due to scanty rains in the region.


Definition’s:

A generating station which utilizes the potential energy of water at a high level for the generation of electrical energy is known as a hydro electric power station.

It contains the following of the elements:-

1. Dam:
A dam is barrier which stores water and creates water head. Dams are built of concrete or stone masonry, earth or rock hill. The type of arrangement depends upon the topography of the sight.
2. Penstock:
Penstock is open or closed conduits which carry water to the turbines. They are generally made of reinforced concrete or steel. Concrete penstock is suitable for low or medium as greater pressure causes rapid deterioration of concrete.