(Formerly Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd.,)
The Water at a height contains potential Energy and when it is flowing from higher
to lower level the potential Energy is converted into Kinetic Energy. When running
water is allowed to pass through the Hydraulic turbine, the turbine rotates and
develops mechanical energy which in turn drives a generator through a Gearbox and
Electrical Energy is produced.
The head and the discharge and the period of Water discharge determine the Power
Potential and Energy generation at any location.
A minimum 3 Mt head is desirable for installation of a Low head Hydel power Station.
These Projects can be installed on canal drops, dam toes, waterfalls, streams and
The Power project essentially comprises of a diversion weir / regulator an intake
canal, powerhouse, tailrace pool and tailrace channel.
Potential Energy of water is used for driving the turbine and to generate the power
in the project without any consumption.