Commissioned Project

Sone Western Link Canal H.E. Project, Dehri (4x1.65 MW)

Salient features

Sone  Canal System is one of the oldest canal system in the country. It is in operation since 1874. Originally anicut was constructed near Dehri on river Sone with canal off taking from either side of it.

The Sone Western Link Canal Hydroelectric Project is utilising exiting fall of 3.87 meters on Sone Western Link Canal (SWLC) km. 10.12(RD 33.20) near it confluence with Sone Western main canal for generation of Hydroelectric Power.

1.         Catchment area of Sone river       :           69000 sq. km.  at the Sone barrage   

2.         Water Conductor System (S.W.L.C.)                                      

            (a) Power Channel                         :           798 m.
            (b) Tail Race Channel                    :           150 m.

3.         Power House
          (Semi Underground with top entry)
   

(a) Installed capacity                                :          4x1.65 MW.
(b) Head                                                    :          3.87 m
(c) Discharge                                            :          226.24 cumec
(d) Annual Energy Generation                  :          43.106 Gwh
(e) Area of P.H.                                         :          50 M x 29 M.

4.  Turbine(s)                                             :         1.8 MW, 120rpm, Bulb Type,  Semi Kapalan, horizontal shaft.

5.  Generator(S)                                        :         1692KW, 1880KVA, 0.9 P.f.
                                                                             6.6 kv 50Hz, 120 rpm, Synchronous generator

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