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 Chashma Hydropower Project is located on the right abutment of Chashma Barrage. The barrage is located on the Indus River near the village Chashma in Mianwali District, about 304 k.m. North West of Lahore. The project has been estimated at Rs17, 821.77 million including foreign exchange component of Rs 9264.25 million.
The installed capacity of power Station is 184 MW comprising of 8 bulb type turbine units each of 23 MW capacity. The bulb turbines have been installed for the first time in Pakistan. The first unit was commissioned in January 2001, while final commissioning of all units was completed in July 2001.
Chashma Hydropower Project
Reservoir
| Maximum pond level |
649 ft. |
| Normal pond level |
642 ft. |
| Minimum pond level |
637 ft. |
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Power House
| Turbine (bulb type) |
1-8 |
| Make |
Fuji, Japan |
| Output (each) |
23 MW |
| Rotation Speed |
85.7 RPM |
| Runner Dia |
21 ft. |
| Discharge/unit |
8829 cfs. |
| Head available |
13 to 38 ft. |
| Rated Head |
27.4 ft. |
Generators
| Make |
Fuji, Japan |
| Output |
23 MW |
| Voltage |
11KV |
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Transformres
| Make |
GEC, Alsthom France |
| Capacity |
26 MVA |
| Voltage |
11/132 KV. |
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Project Benefits
The expected total energy generated annually after commissioning of all eight units, is estimated at 1081 GWH. Based on the energy generated, the estimated yearly revenue is RS2259.29 million. |
