Hydro Power Engineering

Realizing the immense potential of hydro-power generation, WAPCOS has developed a core wing fully equipped with the wherewithal to meet the challenges in this fast growing sector. One of the key capabilities is our expertise and rich experience in providing consultancy from inception to commissioning of hydroelectric projects of all kinds and magnitude.

Prefeasibility Phases
  • Identification of sites
  • Selection of sites
  • Hydrological & hydro meteorological studies
  • Energy benefit studies
  • Preliminary environmental impact studies
  • Preliminary planning & designs of components including infrastructure
  • Cost estimates and economic evaluation
Detail Project Report Phase Topographical and Hydro-graphical Surveys
  • Establishment of survey controls
  • Detailed topographical survey & mapping
  • Precision survey for establishing alignments
  • Quantity survey
  • Hydro-graphical surveys
Geological & Geo-technical Investigations
  • Remote sensing and aerial photo studies
  • Geophysical studies
  • Ultrasonic measurements and vibration monitoring techniques
  • Geo-technical evaluation by exploratory drilling, drifting
  • Geological mapping
  • Rock mechanics and soil mechanics testing
  • Engineering classification of rock masses
  • Seismological studies
  • Construction material surveys
Design Engineering
  • Project layout
  • Optimization study with respect to project components
  • Design and drawings of civil, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical works
  • Hydrological studies
  • Power potential studies
  • Power optimisation studies
  • Dam break studies
  • Hydraulic transient studies
  • Cost estimates for civil engineering works, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical equipment
Environmental Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Plans Implementation Phase
  • Preparation of tender documents
  • Pre-invitation & qualification of bidders
  • Evaluation of bids
  • Hydraulic model studies
  • Detailed engineering designs and construction drawings of various civil structures
  • Installation of electro-mechanical & hydro-mechanical equipment
  • Implementation phase quality control
  • Implementation phase field advice
  • Operation and maintenance
Core Consultancy
  • Small Hydro, solar and tidal power development