Environmental Flows in Nepal - An Evaluation of Current Practices and an Analysis of the Upper Trishuli-I Hydroelectric Project

Authors

  • Narayan Hari Rijal Paragon Engineering Consultancy and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd
  • Knut Alfredsen Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, NTNU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/hn.v17i0.13268

Keywords:

Environmental assessment, Environmental flows, Minimum flows, Flow assessment methodologies, Modelling, Nepal

Abstract

Environmental assessments and environmental flows are important components in modern hydropower development. Various methods employing a combination of hydrology, hydraulics, environmental assessment and ecology have been developed for analysing and setting environmental flows. In the developed countries, detailed assessments are being carried out for setting environmental flows whereas very little attention has been given to this topic in Nepal. However, this trend is changing in recent developments. We discuss current minimum flow practices for a number of hydropower projects in the planning, development and operation phases to observe minimum flows and environmental flow over time. Furthermore, we present an analysis of environmental flows for the Upper Trishuli-I Hydroelectric Project in Nepal that is currently in the planning phase. We base our conclusion using current flow assessment methodologies to study the effects of proposed minimum flows and possible changes to improve the effect of compensatory releases.

 

HYDRO Nepal Journal

Journal of Water, Energy and Environment

Issue: 17, July 2015 

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Narayan Hari Rijal, Paragon Engineering Consultancy and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd

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Knut Alfredsen, Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, NTNU

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Published

2015-08-28

How to Cite

Rijal, N. H., & Alfredsen, K. (2015). Environmental Flows in Nepal - An Evaluation of Current Practices and an Analysis of the Upper Trishuli-I Hydroelectric Project. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment, 17, 8–17. https://doi.org/10.3126/hn.v17i0.13268

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Vol. 17 (2015)

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