\nPharping Hydro Power Station, considered to be second hydropower station in Asia is the first power station built in Nepal and hence, holds the legacy of hydro power development in Nepal for more than a century. It was inaugurated by the late King Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah Dev on Monday, 22 May, 1911 (B.S. 1968 9th Jestha). It is located in Dakshinkali Municipality, nearly 12 km south from city.
\nHistorical Background
\nAfter the visit of Britain by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher in 1964 B.S., a committee was formed, realizing the necessity of hydropower station, executive engineering Cornel Keshar Nar Singh Rana for planning of the hydropower Station.
\nProject Cost :
\nThe total cost of NRs 0.71 million was incurred by the Government of Nepal which includes,
\nPipeline Head words\/Reservoir 196324.84
\nPower House Colony\/Tailrace and widening of Bagmati river 15677831
\nSubstation office store :- 3617580
\nTransmission line\/Street light\/ Distribution Line and Telephone line 111049.50
\nLondon to Calcutta Transportation Commission of Agent 28699.26
\nCalcutta to Bhimphedi Transportation 40311.79
\nBhimphedi To site 40372.32
\nSalary\/Wages 103565.00
\nTotal NRs. 713273.82
\nThe Cost of equipment, (Generators, Turbines, etc) are not included in the above cost. They seemed to be given on grant by British Government to Nepal.
\nOperation and Maintenance
\nThere are two units each 250K.W. with an aggregate installed capacity of 500 KW, the power station was generating energy till 1982 AD (2038 B.S.). As the water from penstock has been diverted to drinking water supply to Kathmandu by KUKL -sf7df8f}+ pkTosf vfg]kfgL ln=_
\nThe plant is not being operated for generation now a days though it has been placed in stand by mode to operate occasionally and to demonstrate to the visitors.
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\nProposed layout for Pharping Museum
\nAfter 25 years of shutdown of the plant, major equipment was repaired and overhauled in F\/Y 2062\/2063 and both units were tested and commissioned with local load. It was synchronized with integrated Nepal power station (INPS) again on December 20, 2006.
\nNEA Management had done agreement with NEA Engineering company as a consultant to develop Pharping Hydropower Station as hydropower museum. The master plan to develop the first hydropower Station of Nepal and second oldest hydropower plant is Asia as energy museum at Pharping hydropower station is under progress. The master plan envisages retrofitting\/restoration of existing structures, detail architecture and engineering design of modern museum, proper maintain of electrical equipment with modern amenities and recreational facilities to promote the area as a knowledge center for new learners, Students and visitors of the related fields.
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\nSalient Features :
\nHead Pond
\nDiameter 200 ft.
\nDepth 18 ft.
\nTotal storage capacity 528783 cubic fit.<\/p>\n