Power & Energy – Mahavir Shree International

Electromechanical Rehabilitation of Panauti Hydropower Station (2.4 MW)

Electromechanical rehabilitation of NEA's 2.4 MW Panauti Hydropower Station, Khopasi, Kavre: generator rewinding, 6.3 kV switchgear and protection, and turbine and generator overhauling.

ClientNepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Medium Generation Operation and Maintenance Department
LocationPanauti Hydropower Station, Khopasi, Kavre, Nepal
CompletedJul 2016

Project Overview

Overview

The Medium Generation Operation and Maintenance Department of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) contracted Mahavir Shree International Pvt. Ltd. under contract GOM/2069/070-EM01 for the supply, delivery, erection and commissioning of electromechanical works at the 2.4 MW Panauti Hydropower Station, Khopasi, Kavre.

Scope & Deliverables

  • Rewinding of the 800 kW generator stator windings, Units 1 and 3
  • Generator protection relays with 6.3 kV generator incomer VCB panels
  • Transformer outgoing VCB and protection panels
  • 6.3 kV current and potential transformers, bus PT panel, and synchronising and control desk
  • 6.3 kV XLPE power cabling, terminations and control cabling
  • Excitation field circuit breakers
  • Turbine mechanical repairs, including guide vanes, main gate valves, bearing housing, oil pump and turbine covers
  • Overhauling of turbines and generators, Units 1 and 3

Outcome

NEA certified the contract as successfully completed (July 2016) and issued a performance certificate (January 2017).