AN APPROACH TO DESIGN A MICRO HYDRO POWER STATION AT BEEHAR RIVER SITE OF DISTRICT REWA

Abstract

Micro Hydro is environment friendly, decentralized approach of generating small power to cater the local
needs of a remocity. Constant supply of head is available throughout the year with this river. An effort is done to design
major components of the Micro Hydro Power station at Beehar river site .The case specific Components like Runner,
Scroll casing, Draft tube, Penstock, shaft coupling and Unit spacing were designed, layout of the plant was decided.
Energy is integral to virtually every aspect of life. It is hard to imagine life without it. Yet many of our most serious
threats to clean air, clean water and healthy eco systems stem from human energy use. Currently, most energy is
produced from coal, oil, natural gas and uranium. These energy sources pollute our air and water, damage the earth’s
climate, destroy fragile eco-system and endanger human health. A large amount of energy we generate is wasted, raising
energy costs and harming the environment. We can meet our energy needs while protecting human wealth, our climate
and other natural systems. The solution is a rapid transition to energy efficiency and use of clean, renewable energy such
as the sun, hydro and wind.