Project Description: Begnas Rupa Pump Storage Hydroelectric Project is the first ever pump-storage type hydropower project in Nepal). The proposed 150 MW project will be built on Begnas and Rupa lakes in Kaski district. As Begnas Lake is located at a higher altitude than Rupa Lake, hydroelectricity can be generated by channeling water from Begnas to Rupa where the powerhouse will be built. There is a natural head of around 60 meters which will be sufficient to generate electricity. The project, according to the state-owned power utility, will be designed to generate power for 4 hours daily. As per the pre-feasibility study, water will be channeled into Rupa from Begnas during peak times to produce electricity. “During off-peak times, like mid-day or midnight, the project will be using a reversible turbine to pump the water back into Begnas from Rupa.

Scope of Services:

1. Analysis of the suspended sediment samples collected from site and delivered by the client;
2. Types of analysis:
   • Concentration Analysis: 412 nos.;
   • Particle Size Distribution Analysis: 24 nos; and
   • Mineral Content Analysis: 24 nos.;
3. Data Compilation, report preparation and submission.
4. Equipment Used:
   a) Filtration system, Drying Oven and weighing accessories;
   b) Microscope for Mineral content analysis; and
   c) Particle Size Analyzer for Particle Size Distribution Analysis.