Hydro Power Plants

Types of Hydro Power Plants

1. Based on Plant Capacity

Micro Hydro: < 100 kW, suitable for small communities

Small Hydro: 100 kW – 10 MW

Medium Hydro: 10 MW – 100 MW

Large Hydro: > 100 MW

2. Based on Water Flow

Run-of-River Plants: Utilize natural river flow without large reservoirs

Reservoir-Based Plants: Store water behind a dam to manage flow and supply

Pumped Storage Plants: Pump water to an upper reservoir for energy storage and peak demand supply

3. Based on Turbine Type

Pelton Turbine: High head, low flow

Francis Turbine: Medium head, medium flow

Kaplan Turbine: Low head, high flow

Atrace Hydro Power Plant Services (Full Turnkey EPC)

At Atrace Production and Renewal Electricity Company, we provide complete EPC (Engineering–Procurement–Construction) solutions for hydro power projects.

1. Engineering & Design

Civil Engineering

Dam, weir, and intake design

Penstock and water conveyance design

Powerhouse and tailrace design

Access roads, bridges, and site infrastructure

Mechanical & Hydraulic Engineering

Turbine selection and sizing (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan)

Generator and gearbox design

Spillway and flow control systems

Cooling and lubrication systems

Electrical Engineering

Generator and transformer sizing

Switchgear and protection system design

SCADA and automation systems

Grid connection planning

2. Procurement & Supply

Primary Equipment

Turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan)

Generators

Transformers

Switchgear and circuit breakers

Control panels and SCADA systems

Auxiliary Equipment

Penstock valves and gates

Cooling systems

Batteries and backup systems

Cables, fittings, and mounting structures

3. Construction & Installation

Civil Works

Dam and intake construction

Penstock installation

Powerhouse construction

Tailrace and channel works

Access roads and site facilities

Mechanical Installation

Turbine installation

Generator assembly

Gearbox and coupling installation

Pipework and flow control

Electrical Installation

Switchgear and transformer installation

Cabling and grounding

Control panels and SCADA integration

4. Testing & Commissioning

Mechanical and hydraulic testing

Generator and electrical testing

SCADA and protection system commissioning

Load testing and grid synchronization

Operator training

5. Operation & Maintenance

Preventive maintenance and inspection programs

Turbine, generator, and gearbox servicing

SCADA and monitoring system updates

Emergency repair and troubleshooting

Long-term service agreements

Why Choose Atrace for Hydro Power Projects?

Expertise in micro, small, medium, and large hydro plants

Full turnkey EPC solutions

Compliance with international standards (IEC, ISO, IEEE)

Proven track record in hydro infrastructure projects

High-quality equipment and materials

Long-term operation and maintenance support.