3. ABOUT ARUVIKKUZHI
It is located at Pallickathode,Kottayam having coordinates 9°36′12″N 76°40′2″E.
The waterfall is about 31m in height .
4. AIM OF PROJECT
• Preliminary study about the feasibility of the hydroelectric
project at the concerned area.
• Design and estimation of the project.
• Detailed study of the implementation of the project in the
area.
5. The 3 phases of the project
• Phase 1:Collection of data at various times of the year.The data include flow
rate,head,etc.
• Phase 2:Analyze the recorded data to understand the requirements of the
developing project and the problems and solutions.
• Phase 3:A complete report regarding the feasibility and development of the
project.
6. PRELIMINARY STUDY
A visit to Aruvikkuzhi was done on 21st November 2015.The preliminary observations
recorded are as follows:
• The head of water calculated is 10m.
• Water flow rate is 200 litre/second.
• The output power is approximately 19.6 kW.
Again,a visit was conducted at Aruvikkuzhi on 9th January 2016.The observations then
recorded are:
• The head of water calculated is 10m.
• Water flow rate is 180 litre/second.
• The output power is approximately 17.6 kW.
7. Significance of the project
• If the project is feasible,the next step is the implementation of the hydel project.
• The implemented project will provide electricity to the village nearby.
• Electronic load control.
8. DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ANALYSIS
• By the observation of various parameters,the water fall is checked for sufficient
flow rate for most part of an year.
• The site is checked whether there is adequate space to build the power house.
• By the analysis of head and flow rate,the output power is calculated.
• These data are analyzed throughout the year .
• The feasibility of the project is thus checked.
• The estimation and cost can be calculated if feasible.
9. Similar Projects
Similar micro hydro electric project done in Kerala:
Mankulam Micro Hydro Electric Power Project(Near Munnar in Idukki)
The output power is 110kW.It comprises of two 55kW turgo-impulse generators with
a net head of 70m and a discharge of 0.1 cubic metre per second.The annual
generation estimated is 4.5 Lakh kWh.The plant is synchronised to a 11kV grid of KSEB
through a step up transformer.
10. PROJECT BUDGET
Sl No Specifications Amount
1 Equipments Rs 15000
2 Consumables Rs 5000
3 Travelling Rs 2000
4 Research Literature Rs 1000
5 Contingency Rs 2000
Total RS 25000
13. NAMES OF INVESTIGATORS
a) Principal Investigator : Rajesh K (Assistant Professor)
b) Co-Investigator : Haseena A (Assistant Professor)
c) Student Investigators : Aishwarya Raphael (S6 EEE)
Gokul G (S6 EEE)
Noel Toms (S6 EEE)
Ponnu Chandran (S6 EEE)
Vaisakh Shanmughan (S6 EEE)
