Backgound Contd.

The general performance criterion is that the plant shall remain in operation during all normal situations in order to secure a safe and regular power generation. Design Guidelines for Headworks of Hydropower Projects prepared by Department of Electricity Development//Ministry of Energy/Government of Nepal, 2006, provides guidance on the overall planning and layout of the headworks of run of river hydropower projects in Nepal.

The guidelines focus on the general principles for the planning and layout of headworks of simple and pondage run-of-river hydropower projects.