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 capacities. 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.
The installed capacity of power Station is 184 MW comprising of 8 bulb type turbine units each of 23 MW capacities. 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 RIHGT BANK CANAL PROJECT
| Location | Dera Ismail Khan District NWFP |
| Dam Length | Dam 66ft. |
| Canal Length | 5931 km |
| Canal Capacity | 2500 ft./s |
| Area to Benefit | 262.300 Acres |
| Cost | 655 Million |
| Status | Detail engineering design & tender documents being prepared |
| River | |
Reservoir
| Maximum pond level | 649 ft |
| Normal pond level | 642 ft. |
| Minimum pond level | 637 ft. |
Power House
| Turbine (bulb type) | 1-8 |
| Make | |
| 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. |
Make | GEC, Alston France |
| Capacity | 26 MVA |
| Voltage | 11/132 KV. |
Project Benefits
Make | |
| Output | 23 MW |
| Voltage | 11KV |
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.
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