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Pre-Feasibility Report for 1x660 MW Thermal Power

Plant at Bhadresh, Barmer (Dist.), Rajasthan

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Raj WestPower Limited

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

OF

1 x 660 MW SUPERCRITICAL LIGNITE BASED

THERMAL POWER PLANT (EXPANSION)

AT BHADRESH, BARMER (DIST), RAJASTHAN

RAJ WESTPOWER LIMITED BARMER

DECEMBER 2014



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Table of Contents

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Chapter Title Page

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1.0 Executive Summary 3

2.0 Introduction of the Project 11

3.0 Project Description 14

4.0 Site Analysis 36

5.0 Planning Brief 39

6.0 Proposed Infrastructure 41

7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 44

8.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 45

9.0 Analysis of Proposal 46

ANNEXURE -1 PRELIMINARY PLANT LAYOUT



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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Raj WestPower Limited (RWPL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited proposes

to set up 1x660 MW lignite based supercritical thermal power plant at Bhadresh,

Barmer Dist, Rajasthan as expansion project to the existing operating 8x135 MW

power station.

RWPL presently has a fuel supply arrangement with Barmer Lignite Mining

Company Limited (BLMCL) for supply of lignite from the captive mines of Jalipa

and Kapurdi lignite mines for the existing operational plant of 8x135 MW. The

power generated from the plant is being sold to the Distribution companies

(DISCOM) of the state of Rajasthan through a long term PPA.

RWPL through the mining company, proposes to seek permission to expand the

lignite mining capacity from the above mines to facilitate supply of lignite for the

expansion project and to supply power to the state at competitive rates by way of

sharing the existing facilities to the extent possible.

About 220 Acres of land required for the project is available excluding area

constructed for the existing project and its the green belt. This available land

will be used for the project by most optimized layout with its required green

belt. The present land is adequate and no additional land requirement is

envisaged.

RWPL is desirous to adapt super-critical technology for the proposed power

project, in order to make the power production more energy efficient and

minimum environmental impact.

1.1 Justification of the project

Total installed generation capacity available for Rajasthan as on August, 2014

is about 15,460 MW (as per CEA) including the central allocation. Coal 8,784



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MW, Gas 825 MW, Nuclear 573 MW, Hydro 1,638 MW and Renewable 3,640

MW.

As per the Long term demand forecast for the state of Rajasthan, the peak

demand is going to increase from existing 10,000 MW to 13,886 MW in 2017-

18 (at the end of 12th five year plan) and to 19,692 MW in the year 2021-22 (

at the end of 13th five year plan).

Based on above following conclusions can be drawn:

The state of Rajasthan although has good amount of installed capacity, but

the power generation is dependent on the wind, solar energy and on

availability of gas. The State is likely to face shortage of power by end of 12th

Plan and the situation will further aggravate by FY-2021-2022 (by the end of

13th Plan). Hence, even after completion of the proposed 1x660 MW power

plant project by FY 2019, power shortage will continue to remain high for

considerable period of time in the State of Rajasthan.

In India, since the hydro production is seasonal and its maximum

production does not coincide with the system peak, therefore the power

system cannot rely only upon firm hydro capacity. Wind generation in the state

is also seasonal and does not coincide with the peak demand. Solar generation

has very low PLF. The solar energy still needs to be properly integrated into the

power demand and generation cycle with respect to its availability. With the

recent state of affairs in the coal sector of the country, there is considerable

uncertainty in implementation of future coal based power generating projects,

which are planned to be commissioned in 12th plan (2012-2017) and 13th Plan

(2017-2021). Further a considerable amount of capacity in the upcoming

projects in the state is planned on gas, which does not look viable due to very

high volatility in the gas prices. Therefore this proposed power project, which is

based on lignite mined from the already operating captive mines is more viable

option and will provide reliable power at a reasonable cost to the consumers of

the State.



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In view of the above, the implementation of the proposed 1 x 660 MW power

plant is fully justified. This project, when implemented, will play a vital role as a

reliable source of power to the State of Rajasthan and further development of

industries and society.

This pre-feasibility report is the base document for the application for

environmental clearance for the project.

1.2 Land Requirement and Land type of project area:

Presently RWPL has 1186 acres of land in possession. After completion of 8 x

135 MW power plant and its required green belt, about 220 acres of land is

available the expansion project. This available land is adequate for the

construction of the 660 MW expansion project with its required green belt. The

proposed power plant consisting of Main power block including space for FGD,

Balance of Plant, Natural/Induced draft cooling tower, 400 KV Switchyard,

Clarified water pump house, Water pretreatment, lignite handling and storage

etc. will occupy about 50 acres through a proper optimisation of the layout.

Ash Pond area including Ash Plant area, will occupy 100 acres and green belt

will occupy about 70 acres. A tentative outline alignment of the plot and plant

Layout is shown in Exhibit-1.

Presently the land is in the possession of RWPL & its Industrial Land. The

project is not located near river, forest or wild life sanctuary. The project has

well established connecting roads. There are no inhabitant at site therefore

there are no R&R issues.

1.3 Water Requirement: Quantity and source for industrial and domestic use

The plant water requirement for proposed 1 x 660 MW supercritical power

plant for condenser cooling, cycle make up and other consumptive

requirements after pre-treatment is estimated to be about 1562 m3/hr



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including water requirement for recirculating closed cooling water system with

the Natural/Induced draft cooling towers. Stringent cycle of concentration

(COC) of 10 is considered to reduce the water consumption. The major

quantity of clarified water will essentially be the makeup water for the cooling

towers to compensate the loss on account of evaporation, drift and blow down.

Water required for coal handling, ash handling and APH/ESP wash systems

will be taken from cooling tower blow down tank.

In a worst case if RWPL is required to adapt Air cooled condenser (ACC) the

water requirement would be about 700 m3/hr. However use of ACC will

reduce plant efficiency, increase use of fuel and lead to higher emission.

Other water efficient condenser cooling is also being explored.

RWPL has water allotment of about 8160 m3/hr (80 cusecs) for power

generation from Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana (IGNP) canal located about

184 km from the power plant site. Present the water consumption is about 3500

m3 /hr (35 cusecs). The water for the 660 MW expansion project will be

sourced from the unutilized raw water allotment from IGNP using existing water

pumping and the conduit system.

1.4 Fuel

Domestic lignite is considered as main fuel from Jalipa-Kapurdi Lignite Mines

located adjacent to the proposed Power Plant. Environmental clearance is

available for 9 MTPA production capacity. The GCV of Lignite varies from 2100

kcal/kg to 3500 kcal/kg with an average of 2900 kcal/kg. The Annual Lignite

requirement for the proposed 660 MW power plant at 85% PLF based on the

Gross Plant Heat rate of 2438 kcal/kwh considering the design lignite of GCV

2900 kcal/kg would be 4.5 million Tons per annum. Lignite will be transported

from mines to the proposed power plant through system of conveyors. The

associated mining company will obtain EC of the additional Lignite requirement.

The secondary fuel would be HFO as per IS: 1593 or LDO conforming to IS:



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1460. Fuel oil would be used for light up / initial warm and for flame stabilization

at low loads. During normal operation, the fuel oil requirement is expected to be

about 15.84 m3/ day and annual requirement is estimated to be about 491499

m3/annum, considering CERC norms of 1ml/kWh. Fuel oil for the power

plant would be made available from any of the public sector oil companies

nearest to the plant location.

1.5 Power Evacuation

Evacuation of power from the proposed power plant will be done at 400 kV level

through 400 kV transmission lines connected to Jodhpur S/S & Barmer S/S of

RRVPNL.

1.6 Manpower requirement at construction and operation phases

The construction will be done by the contractors and estimated 3000 persons will be

employed during this phase. RWPL’s project monitoring team will carry supervisory

activities. For operational phase manpower requirement estimate is 500 of the

proposed project.

Employment shall be generated for local people in surrounding villages and only

highly skilled manpower will be sourced from outside area.

1.7 Type and Quantity of solid and liquid waste to be generated and its

management

About 86,000 tons of ash per month will be generated. RWPL proposes to achieve

100% ash utilization by exporting ash to the surrounding cement plants and brick

industries in line with the requirements of MoEF notification. Also ash will utilized in

ash-dyke raising, Road works, ready-mix concrete, lightweight aggregate and

agriculture applications. Unused bottom ash will be disposed to ash dyke or mine

filling.



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Water effluent will be recycled and remaining effluent will be used in greenbelt

development and Ash handling.

1.8 Green belt development programme

The proposed project is being established in the premises of present power plant area.

Green belt is being developed in 1/3 area (391acres) of the total power project (

present +expansion) area of 1186 acres as per MOEF guidelines. The green belt will

be developed using the locally adapted plant species.

1.9 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan

The proposed project is within existing power plant land owned by RWPL. No human

settlement exists on the identified land. No agriculture activity is done on the identified

land. The land does not belong to private ownership. Hence no Rehabilitation and

Resettlement is required.

1.10 Project schedule and cost of Project

Likely date of start of construction: Within two months after obtaining Environmental

Clearance (EC)

Likely date of completion of construction: August 2018 ( 36 month after EC)

The estimated project cost is Rs. 4620 crores.

1.11 Financial and Social Benefits

The proposed project is expected to contribute towards upliftment of the quality

of life of the local people and it will generate inputs for industrial/economic

development in the region. The following measures are on going for minimizing

the adverse impacts on socio-economics and parameters of human interest:

Communication with the local community is being institutionalized and done on

regular basis by the project authorities to provide an opportunity for mutual



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discussion.

RWPL is organizing regular awareness programmes to bring forth beneficial

aspects of the project and social welfare measures being undertaken for

improving their Quality of Life.

Social welfare activities are being undertaken by the project authorities, in

collaboration with local administration, Gram Panchayat, Block

Development/Tehsil Offices etc. for better co-ordination, records and also

involing the local public.

Based on baseline status of the study area and the likely adverse impacts of

the project, the following measures are implemented for desirable achievement

of goals from the project:

Workforce available locally, are employed depending upon their

suitability.

Mobile dispensary is maintained for medical check-up and also for

providing basic essential medicines to the villagers.

Providing credit support to the women folk as part of welfare activities to

greatly enhance and improve their economic strength. In order to make

them aware and understand the system of composite credit mechanism,

self-help women groups is encouraged in nearby villages and proper

training is being imparted.

Job oriented skill training courses is being organized through

Industrial/Technical Training Institutions for educated youth (both for

male and female), like O&M of electrical, home appliances, tailoring,

plumbing, secretarial/computer literacy, automobile repairs, welding and

fabrication and any other project related specific trades.

Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is being undertaken

both for male and female, irrespective of their educational qualification in

the areas like cattle, goat and sheep rearing, poultry farm, dairy farm,



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weaving, envelop making, soap making etc. based on the local facilities.

To strengthen existing education facilities in the surrounding villages, the

following measures are undertaken:

Required support for additional class rooms/schools

Providing teaching aids to village schools

Scholarship or awards to meritorious students

Awareness programmes to help and educate the local people about potential

hazards and the Disaster Management as well as Environmental Management

Plan is being undertaken at project site in collaboration with local

administration.

As regards, aesthetic environment, development of social forestry and road

side plantations will be encouraged through tree plantation derives in the

project region.



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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND

INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of project and project proponent

2.1.1 Project proponent

RAJ WESTPOWER LIMITED (RWPL) is subsidiary company of JSW Energy

Limited, has already established its infrastructure for water, ash pond,

switchyard for power evacuation, land and other facilities like office, colony etc,

for its operating 8 x 135 MW power plant. RAJ WESTPOWER LIMITED now

proposes to setup 660 MW Super Critical Lignite coal based expansion power

plant at the same site at Bhadresh village in Barmer district Rajasthan.

2.1.2 Identification of project

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Project proponent M/s Raj WestPower Limited, Barmer, Rajasthan

Company Name M/s Raj WestPower Limited

Type of project 1 x 660 MW Super Critical Expansion Project

Category of Project Category A ,

S.No in the schedule as per

EIA notification, 2006 Schedule 3, Thermal Power Plant

Total area 220 Acre



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Location Village Bhadresh of Barmer district ,Rajasthan at

Captive mine head

Village Bhadresh

District Barmer

State Rajasthan

Latitude 25º 53’ 28” to 25º 53’ 31” N

Longitude 71º 19’ 13” to 71º 19’ 51” E

Near by Features

Highways-NH-15-Approx. 8.0 km- East

Railways- Barmer Railway Station-Approx 25 km-

East

Airport- Jodhpur Airport-Approx .200 km- East

Village /Town-Bhadresh Village-Approx.1.5 km-

West

Eco- Sensitive area No National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, biosphere

reserve area within the10 km radius of project site

2.1.3 Demand Domestic/Export

Power produced from this proposed expansion project will be sold to Rajasthan

DISCOMS through Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the project

The expansion of the operational consented 1080 MW (8X135 MW) capacity

thermal power plant to 1740 MW (8 x 135 + 1 x 660 MW) near village

Bhadresh, District Barmer, Rajasthan, is an initiative of Raj WestPower Limited

(RWPL) of JSW group. The electricity generated from this project activity will



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be sold to DISCOMS of Rajasthan Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (RVVNL). Fuel

requirement of the proposed project will be met through lignite from the captive

Kapurdi and Jalipa mines located about 3-4 kms from the proposed project site,

The lignite will have GCV in the range of of 2100 kcal/Kg to 3200 kcal/kg, Max

sulfur content of 2.0% and maximum ash as 20%. Proposed project will adopt

clean fuel technology by installing Pulverised Fuel (PF) supercritical steam

generator and steam turbine.. The supercritical power plants have higher

efficiencies, therefore consumes lesser fuel and lesser environment impact.

The steam generator of PF type for the expansion units ( 660 MW ) would be

rated to generate about 2150 t/hr of superheated steam at 255 kg/cm2 (a)

pressure and 566 +50C temperature. The reheat steam temperature would be

595 + 50C. The steam generators would be equipped with facilities for fuel oil

firing for start-up. Source of raw water would be from Indira Gandhi Nahar

Pariyojana (IGNP) canal. Canal water would be pumped to the plant by the

existing canal water pumping system. All pollution control measures shall be

undertaken to minimize any adverse impact expected on the surrounding

environment. Generated fly ash shall be utilized in cement, concrete industry,

fly ash aggregate making industry and road making/paving brick making/back

filing in the abandoned mines from day one of the date of commissioning.

2.3 Employment generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

The construction will be done by the contractors and estimated 3000 persons

will be employed during this phase. RWPL’s project monitoring team will carry

supervisory activities. For operational phase manpower requirement estimate is

500 of the proposed project.

Employment shall be generated for local people in surrounding villages and

only highly skilled manpower will be sourced from outside area.



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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

The project is a brown field Expansion project of 660 MW lignite based supercritical

electrical power generating power plant. The project will have interlinks with existing

operating 8 x 135 MW project to optimise the existing resources and facilities..

3.2 Location with coordinates

Feature Description

Location Village Bhadresh of Barmer district ,Rajasthan at

Captive mine head

Village Bhadresh

District Barmer

State Rajasthan

Latitude 25º 53’ 28” to 25º 53’ 31” N

Longitude 71º 19’ 13” to 71º 19’ 51” E

Near by Features

Highways-NH-15-Approx. 8.0 km- East

Railways- Barmer Railway Station-Approx 25 km-

East

Airport- Jodhpur Airport-Approx .200 km- East

Village /Town-Bhadresh Village-Approx.1.5 km-

West

Eco- Sensitive area No National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, biosphere

reserve area within the10 km radius of project site



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Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary

and project site layout) with coordinates is attached. The location of site with

type of land and boundary coordinates is as below:

Map of Project Site

Project Layout with coordinates is attached as Annexure #1

3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the

proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should

be highlighted

Not Applicable. As expansion is proposed in the existing site

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation

With proposed expansion the magnitude of operation is 1760 MW (8 X 135 MW

Existing + 1 X 660 Proposed) Power generation.



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3.5 Project Description with process details

Project Description

The project is 1 x 660 MW capacity lignite coal based supercritical thermal

power plant. This project is expansion project of operating 8x135 MW units.

Process Details

The power generation process is based on Rankine steam cycle using high purity

water converted to high pressure and high temperature steam with supercritical

parameters as the working medium. The salient parameters of the process are as

below.

1. Main Steam temperature 566 +50C

2. Main steam Pressure 595 +50C

3 Reheat steam temperature 255 kg/cm2 (a)

4 Turbine Cycle Heat Rate: 1850 Kcal/Kwh

5 Steam Generator Efficiency 79.3%

6 Temperature raise across condenser 10 Deg C

7 Cycle of Concentration for condenser

cooling water

10

8 Design Wet Bulb temperature for

cooling tower:

28 Deg C

9. GCV of lignite design: 2900 Kcal/Kg

10 Condenser cooling Clarified raw water

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Steam Generator & accessories

The steam generator (SG) would be once through type and would be designed

for firing lignite of GCV 2900 kCal/kg from the mines of Kapurdi and Jalipa. The

SG would be pulverised fuel (PF) single pass tower type design or circulating

fluidised bed combustion (CFBC), single reheat, balanced draft, dry bottom and



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semi outdoor type. The capacity would be 2 % more than the VWO flow

requirement of Steam turbine. Indicative design parameters for the steam

generator are as below.

a. Superheater outlet pressure 255 Ksc(a)

b. Superheater outlet temperature 568°C

c. Superheater outlet flow 2150 TPH

d. Re-heater outlet pressure 71 Ksc(a)

e. Re-heater outlet temperature 596°C

f. Feed water inlet temperature to economizer 294°C

The steam generator would have a fuel burning system of corner fired or front

and rear wall mounted type in case of PF or fluidised bed in case of CFBC. The

furnace would be appropriately sized to avoid slagging in the water wall

section, pendant/platen super heaters and re-heaters and in the heat transfer

surfaces in convection pass.

The lignite burning system would be of proven advanced design to reduce NOX

production and the furnace would also be provided with over fire air ports to

further reduce NOX production.

The SG would be provided with circulation system comprising steam

separators to remove water moisture from the evaporator outlet and to

recirculate the water into economizer inlet, for use during startup. The SG

and steam turbine generator (STG) would be designed for modified sliding

pressure operation, which would increase turbine cycle efficiency and reduce

boiler feed pump power consumption. The load range for sliding pressure

operation would be from about 40% TG maximum continuous rating(TGMCR)

to 90% TGMCR and constant pressure operation from 90 % to 100

%TGMCR.

The SG would consist of water cooled furnace, radiant and convection super-

heaters, re-heaters, economizer, regenerative air heater, steam coil air



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preheaters. Sequential/selective type soot blower system would be

provided with soot blowers located at strategic locations for cleaning the

slagged and fouled heat transfer surfaces during operation.

The SG would be provided with the required number of beater lignite mills,

preferably with side mill arrangement which will occupy less space and ease

the equipment layout in case of PF steam generator. The milling system would

be so designed that two (2) mills would be spare with unit operating at BMCR

capacity firing design lignite and one (1) mill as spare with unit operating at

BMCR capacity firing worst lignite. The lignite mills would be using the hot flue

gas from the exit of the furnace for the drying of the lignite. These mills will be

provided with classifiers to control the fineness of the ground lignite thereby to

control the unburnt carbon losses. The lignite mills would be provided with

gravimetric lignite feeders. In case of CFBC lignite crushing will be done at

primary and secondary crushers to the required size.

The SG would be designed to handle and burn HFO/LDO as secondary fuel

upto about 22.5% SGMCR for start up and for flame stabilization with steam

atomization, during low load during mill changeover. For unit light up and warm-

up purposes also, LDO firing system with air atomization would be used.

The draft plant would comprise primary air fans, forced draft fans and induced

draft fans. The primary and forced draft fans would be of axial blade pitch

controlled axial type. The induced draft fans would be axial blade pitch

controlled axial type or speed controlled (VFD) centrifugal type.

Electrostatic precipitators (ESP) would be provided for the collection of fly ash.

The ESP would be so designed that for worst lignite firing an outlet dust

concentration of 100 mg/Nm3 with one field out of service as stipulated by

State/Central Pollution Control Boards would be achieved.

Steam Turbine, Accessories & Cycle Equipment



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Steam Turbine

The steam turbine generator (STG) would be rated for 660 MW maximum

continuous output at generator terminals, with throttle steam condition of 242.2

bar(a) at 565°C main /593°C reheat steam, 0.1 bar(a) condenser back pressure

with 1.5 % make up. The STG output at valve wide-open (VWO) condition

would be 5% above the maximum continuous rating.

The steam turbine would be a three cylinder, reheat extraction and condensing

turbine. The turbine generator would be complete with all accessories such as

protection system, lube and control oil system, seal oil system, jacking oil

system, seal steam system, turbine drain system, electro-hydraulic control

system, automatic turbine run up system, on-line automatic turbine test

system and turbine supervisory instrumentation.

The turbine generator would also have all necessary indicating and control

devices to permit the unit to be placed on turning gear, rolled, accelerated

and synchronized automatically from the control room.

Plant water steam cycle

The condensing plant would comprise two water cooled condensers or air

cooled condenser, one each for the two LP turbines. The exhaust steam from

the LP turbine will be received from each condenser would be of one pass

design. 2x100% capacity vacuum pumps would be provided to create vacuum

in condenser during start-up and to remove the non-condensable gases

liberated during normal operation.

The regenerative cycle would normally consist of four low pressure heaters, a

variable pressure Deaerator, three high pressure heaters, one drain cooler and

one gland steam condenser.

Bypass system

The STG unit would be provided with a HP-LP bypass system having capacity

of 60% of SGMCR flow.



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Condensate Pumps

The condensate from the condensate hot-well would be pumped by

3x50% capacity condensate pumps (two working and one stand by) to the

deaerator through the gland steam condenser, drain cooler and low-pressure

heaters.

Boiler Feed Pumps

Feed water would be pumped from deaerator to the steam generator

through high-pressure heaters by means of 2x50% capacity steam turbine

driven boiler feed pumps or 2x50% Motor Driven Boiler Feed pumps. A 50 % or

30% capacity duty AC motor driven standby boiler feed pump would be

provided to facilitate start-up of the unit.

Low Pressure Heaters

The low pressure (LP) heaters would be of shell and tube with stainless steel

U-tubes (seamless/welded) welded with their ends rolled in carbon steel tube

sheets.

Deaerator

The deaerating feed water heater would be a direct contact, variable

pressure type heater with spray-tray type or spray type of deaeration

arrangement.

High Pressure Heaters

The high-pressure (HP) heaters would be of shell and tube with stainless steel

U-tubes (seamless/welded) welded with their ends rolled in carbon steel tube

sheets.

Gland Steam Condenser

A surface type gland steam condenser would be used to condense the gland

steam exhausted from turbine glands.



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Condensate Polishing Unit

In order to maintain high purity of the feed water, 3X50% capacity condensate

polishing units (CPU) are envisaged in the condensate system for each unit.

Chemical Dosing System

AVT (All volatile treatment) and oxygenated treatment is considered. Ammonia

dosing system would be provided to ensure chemical conditioning of the

condensate/feed water for controlling the alkalinity. The ammonia solution

would be injected into the condensate at the condensate extraction pump

discharge during start ups.

Fuel Oil System

The annual requirement for the proposed 660 MW unit would be about 4914

m3 based on consumption of 1ml/kWh (CERC guidelines) of power generation.

The daily average consumption of HFO/LDO would be about 15.84 m3 /day.

Water System

The water would be used for condenser cooling (for water cooled condenser),

cooling of SG and TG auxiliaries and various other requirements like SG

makeup, service and fire protection system etc. Various sub-systems water

systems are indicated below.

1. Raw Water system

2. Condenser Cooling Water (CW) system for water cooled condenser

3. Clarified Water system

4. DM Water System

5. Condenser Auxiliary cooling water (ACW) system

6. Water treatment (WT) system

7. Service water system

Raw Water Supply System

The daily requirement of raw water for the proposed plant expected to be

37,488 m3/day for water cooled condenser and 16,800 m3/day for air cooled

condenser.



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Condenser Cooling system

For water cooled condenser, recirculation type cooling system with

Natural/Induced draft cooling tower (N/IDCT) of around 84000 m3/hr is

proposed. The cooling tower would be designed for a cooling range of 10 Deg

C and an approach of 5 Deg C. The design wet bulb temperature would be

about 28 Deg C. The design hot and cold water temperatures of the cooling

towers would be 42 Deg C and 32 Deg C respectively. For Air cooled

condenser will be designed for an ambient of 42 Deg C.

Clarified water System

The raw water will be clarified in clarifier. The clarified water will be directly

used for the CW makeup, plant service & fire water system without any further

treatment. The clarified water will be stored in tank sized for adequate storage.

The possibility of augmenting the requirement of the expansion project with

existing system shall be studied and same shall be adopted to the extent

possible without compromising the reliability of the current system.

Chlorination system will be provided at the inlet of clarified water storage tank.

Total clarified water requirement for 1X660MW for WCC and ACC is estimated

to be 37,488 m3/day and 16,800 m3/day respectively. Break up of plant water

requirement for various utilities are given in Table below:

Plant Water Requirements

Sl. No. Item Estimated Qty

M3/day (WCC)

Estimated Qty

M3/day (ACC)

1.0 CW make up for Condenser

Cooling/Auxiliary Cooling Water

34056 8600

2.0 DM Water requirement 1008 1200

3.0 Service water for plant & HVAC makeup

water , ash handling coal handling etc.

2424 7000

4.0 Total Clarified water required 37488 16800



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Blow Down and Make-Up Water Requirements for CW/ACW cooling tower

For WCC make-up water requirement of CW system is obtained as the sum of

drift and evaporation losses from the cooling towers and blow down from the

CW system. In order to conserve water, the blow down would be utilised to

meet the water requirement of the lignite and ash handling system.

A stringent cycle of concentration (COC) of 10.0 has been adopted for CW

system to conserve water.

In case of ACC make water is required for cooling tower of ACW system.

Make-Up System

Make up water to cooling system shall be supplied by CW makeup pump.

3X50% CW makeup pump will supply the Clarified water from clarified water

storage tank.

CW Chemical Dosing System

Chemical dosing is required to prevent scaling and corrosion due to the

operation of the CW system at this COC.

To prevent / control algae growth in the CW system, chlorine dosing will be

provided.

DM Auxiliary Cooling Water (DMACW) System

Closed loop system using passivated DM water ACW system shall meet the

cooling water requirements of all the auxiliary equipment of the TG and SG

units such as turbine lube oil coolers, seal oil coolers, stator water coolers, BFP

auxiliaries such as lube and working oil coolers, seal water coolers, drive

motors and sample coolers etc.

Water Treatment Plant

The water treatment plant broadly consists of filtration followed by a DM



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(Demineralisation) plant which will provide DM water to meet steam generator

make up and ACW system make-up.

Service & Potable Water Systems

The service water system supplies water required for HVAC system and misc.

requirements of station building. Potable water system will be derived from the

clarified water after required chlorine dosing.

Fire Protection System

An elaborate fire hydrant system covering all the buildings of the proposed

power plant boundaries including lignite stockyard would be provided. The

water would be drawn from the raw water storage tank and reserve capacity of

2000 m3 earmarked for the system.

Effluent Re-Use

The effluents from DM plant neutralising pit, from plant drains, from oil

separator, back wash form side stream filter etc. will be collected in a CW blow

down tank for further re use. CW blow-down water would be re-used for lignite

handling system, ash handling system, plant washing and ESP/APH washing.

Effluent zero discharge concept will be adopted for the proposed plant using

suitable effluent treatment plant, sludge thickener and RO.

Lignite Handling System

The lignite for the power plants will be received by conveyors directly from the

mines. The existing conveyor for the operating plant will be either augmented

or additional conveyors will be erected to meet the requirement with necessary

redundancy. The lignite will be stored in the store yard using stackers. The

lignite for the power plant will be reclaimed from the lignite storage yard and

conveyed to the bunkers at the Boiler. There shall be direct arrangement to

feed lignite to the boiler lignite bunkers from the conveyors from mine.

System Capacity

For 1x660 MW TPP daily lignite requirement considering the design lignite



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would be 12742 tons, however for the worst lignite the same would be 19308

tons. The annual lignite requirement for the design lignite is about 4.5 MTPA

with 85% PLF. Lignite handling system capacity would be 1450 TPH which

would be sufficient to meet the requirement of worst lignite at service factor of

approx. 60%.

Dust Control

Dry fog type dust suppression system would be provided at all transfer points in

the junction towers. The bunker ventilation system would be provided with dry

type bag filters with cyclone to trap the dust generated while loading lignite into

bunkers and to vent out dust free gases/air.

Ash Handling System

The following would be the design criteria for the proposed ash handling system:

Hourly lignite firing rate at MCR condition ( Design lignite ) 530.94 TPH

Hourly lignite firing rate at MCR condition ( Worst Design lignite ) 769.86 TPH

Ash generation for the worst lignite firing (Ash content 20%)

considered for the design of ash handling system

155TPH

Distribution of total ash produced as

Bottom ash 20 %

Fly ash 80 %

Volume occupied by one ton of ash in storage area 1 m3

PLF 100%

Dry type bottom ash removal system is proposed for bottom ash removal. The

bottom ash shall be cooled and conveyed using special conveyor system.

Large size clinkers will be crushed and stored in the silo. This ash would be

disposed off by trucks.

Fly ash removal system would be either vacuum-cum-pressure type or

pressure type pneumatic system with dry disposal by closed trucks for

utilisation with provision for disposal to ash disposal area in high concentrate



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slurry form in emergency.

The water required for slurry formation and ash conditioners would be met from

CW blow down. However, service water would be used for jacket cooling

of air compressors, silo / ESP aeration blowers etc.

Bottom ash handling system

A maximum of 20% of the total ash produced by each steam generator

would be collected as bottom ash in dry form. The bottom ash hopper would

have a capacity to store about eight (8) hours collection of bottom ash.

Fly ash handling system

The fly ash handling system would be dense phase pressure pneumatic type.

The fly ash collected in the ESP hoppers, air preheater hoppers, economizer

hoppers and stack hoppers would be evacuated pneumatically. Air

compressors of suitable capacity would be installed for conveying fly ash from

ash hoppers to fly ash silos. Clearance of ash from hoppers connected to

common fly ash header would be done one after other. Shifting of ash

clearance cycle from one hopper to the next will be automatic. The ash

collected in each fly ash hopper would be conveyed to ash silo.

Fly Ash Storage Silo and Disposal of Fly Ash from Silo

There would be two (2) fly ash storage silos having a holding capacity of 2000

tones. Each silo would be provided with 5 outlets. Two outlets would cater to

unloading into road trucks / tankers through paddle type dust conditioner or

unloading spout. One outlet would be left blank. Two outlets to cater to HCSD

system during emergency.

Fly Ash Disposal System (Emergency)

The high concentrate slurry disposal system would be provided for ash disposal

during emergency conditions. The concentration of ash in the high concentrate

slurry would be about 55-60 % by weight. This slurry would be pumped by

HCSD pumps to ash disposal area.



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Ash Disposal Area Development,

The ash disposal area is provided with LDPE/HDPE membrane so as to

prevent contamination ground water.

Ash Utilisation

The ash is proposed to be evacuated and stored in silos in dry form so that

most of it can be utilized / marketed in dry form.

The ash generated in thermal power stations has commercial value

because of its usage in cement and construction industries. Ash generated

from the proposed power plant will be commercially utilised in one or more of

the following industries, to the extent possible:

a) Cement industry

b) Brick/ Block/ Tiles manufacturing

c) Ash aggregate making industry

d) Road making / paving.

e) Roads and embankment construction

f) Structural fills for reclaiming low lying areas

g) Mines fill

h) Agriculture, Forestry and Waste land development

i) Part replacement of cement in mortar and concrete

Compressed Air System

For the requirement of instrument air and service air to meet the plant air

requirement adequate number of compressors (working and standby) with

suitable capacity will be installed.

Air Conditioning System

It is proposed to air-condition the unit control room, electronic cubicle room,

shift charge engineers room, printer room, maintenance engineers room, UPS

room, ESP control room, static excitation cubicle room, analyser panel room,

lignite handling control room, DM plant control room and switchyard control



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room. Inside design conditions of 24.5 ± 1.50C dry bulb temperature and

relative humidity not exceeding 60% would be maintained in all air-

conditioned areas.

Ventilation System

For the ventilation of the station building, evaporative cooling system (Air

washer type) isenvisaged. This system consists of air washers, supply air fans,

air washer circulating water pumps, centrifugal fans and air distribution system

for distributing the supply air inside the station building. The exhaust of hot air

out of the station building would be achieved by provision of roof extractors and

wall mounted exhaust fans. For ventilation of other buildings, supply air fans or

louvers, exhaust air fans, roof extractors or a suitable combination of these

complete with louvers, filters, ducting & grilles would be provided.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Generator

The generator would be rated to deliver 660 MW at 21 kV, 50 Hz, 0.85-power

factor, at 3000 rpm. .

Generator Bus Duct

The terminals of the generator would be connected to the generator

transformer through Isolated Phase Bus Duct (IPBD). Generator Circuit

Breaker(GCB) shall be provided at 21 IPDB.

Generator Transformers

The generator transformer would step up generator voltage of 21 kV to the

switchyard voltage of 400 kV.

400 kV Switchyard

The switchyard equipment will be point of electrical connection to the state

electrical grid for the transmission of power to the grid. The switchyard consists

of breakers, isolators, lightning arrestors, current transformers etc..



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Auxiliary Power Supply System

Auxiliary power system provides electrical power to various plant electrical

equipments. The auxiliary power is derived from either generator output or from

the switchyard using transformers at various voltage level depending upon the

size of the power requirement of the auxiliaries using suitable switchgears.

Emergency Power Supply

The diesel generator of adequate capacity would feed a emergency electrical

power to identified auxiliaries to enable safe shut down of the power station

during a grid failure.

Battery DC System

Battery DC system of adequate capacity is used for power supply to certain

critical plant auxiliaries for the safety of the plant and personals during a

complete blackout.

Un-interruptible Power Supply System

Un-interruptable power supply of adequate capacity and battery backup is

provided to supply power to complete plant control and instrumentation system.

Electrical Equipment Protection Systems & Control

The selection of the protective scheme would be based mainly on reliability,

sensitivity, selectivity and technical merits. All main protections would be of

fast acting type in order to isolate the faulty system from the healthy system in

the shortest possible time, to minimise damage to the equipment and ensure

continuity of power supply.

Lighting System

Suitable illumination necessary to facilitate normal operation and maintenance

activities and to ensure safety of working personnel would be provided.

Safety Earthing and Lightning Protection

A safety earthing system comprising buried steel conductor earthing grid



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would be provided for the 400kV switchyard and other outlying areas. This

would be connected to the earth grids in various buildings. The buried earth

grids would be further connected to earthing electrodes.

Communication System

For effective communication in the plant, public address system, Electronic

private automatic branch exchange system (EPABX), landlines with ISDN /

PSTN facility, walkie-talkie, OPGW (Optical fiber ground wire) communication

link along with necessary terminal equipment will also be provided to ensure

fast communication between Switchyard &Local Dispatch Centre (LDC).

Fire Detection / Alarm and Fire Proof Sealing System

Addressable type multi criteria detector based fire detection and alarm system

would be provided to facilitate visual and audible fire detection at the incipient

stage of fire in strategically important areas of the power station.

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SYSTEM

Plant Control System

The instrumentation and control (I&C) system for the plant is proposed to

be a comprehensive system integrating the functions of plant monitoring,

control and protection to facilitate the task of integration, co-ordination and

autonomous operation of the plant sub systems/equipment namely Steam

Generators (SG), Steam Turbine Generator (STG) and their associated

auxiliaries, balance of the plant equipment / systems, plant electrical

system, utility plants like lignite handling plant, Ash handling plant, DM water

plant, compressed air plant, Station common electrical systems including

Switchyard.

CIVIL ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Plant Layout

The layout of the main plant along with all the auxiliary systems for 1 x 660 MW

units is shown in PLOT PLAN- Exhibit-1. In laying out the various facilities,



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consideration has been given to the following general principles:

a) Least disturbance to existing habitation and vegetation, if any

b) Predominant wind directions as given by the wind rose are duly taken

into account with a view to minimize pollution, fire risk, etc. The plot plan

indicates wind rose information.

c) Power evacuation corridor for connection to Rajasthan state grid.

d) Approach road to the power plant from the National Highway.

e) Availability of adequate space for fabrication / construction equipment

within the power plant boundary.

f) Availability of adequate space for labour colony during construction

stage

All facilities of the plant are laid out in close proximity to each other to the

extent possible so as to minimize the extent of land required. The layout also

facilitates communication of people and movement of materials between the

various facilities both during initial construction and also during subsequent

operation and maintenance.

Site Topography & Geology

The site grade level and type foundation will be decided after completion of the

topographical survey of the plant area. However the land for the plant area is

generally flat. The site geology generally has sandy soil layer present from

0.5m to 3.0m depth (RL 185.0). Thereafter the soil strata has a layer of dense

gravel upto 9.0m depth (RL 179.0). This gravel layer is about 4 to 6m thick.

Below this gravel and upto an explored depth of 20m is bentonite layer – a very

hard dense silty clay layer which is high plastic and expansive in nature. The

type of foundation will be decided after completion of geo technical

investigations. Presently no piling is envisaged.

Chimney

Single-flue chimney with common windshield has been envisaged for the

proposed thermal power plant. The height of chimney would meet the

requirement of Indian emission regulations. The flues would be of mild steel



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construction of 7.5m exit diameter with glass wool insulation. The chimney

windshield shall be of RCC construction. Appropriate aviation warning system

would be provided for the chimneys as per regulatory requirements.

Raw water reservoir

The required raw water for 1 x 660 MW plant will be supplied from the existing

reservoir of adequate capacity.

ENVIRONMENT ASPECTS

Air pollution

High efficiency Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) shall be installed to control the

emission of ash particles. The precipitators would be designed to limit the

particulate emission to less than 100 mg/Nm3 at 100% BMCR. To ensure safe

and optimum operation of the ESPs, each stream of precipitator would be

supervised and monitored by a separate microprocessor based rapper control

EP Management System (EPMS).

A chimney of suitable height will be provided to for the effective dispersal of air

borne effluents and meet the environmental norms. The chimney would be

provided with personal access for regular monitoring of stack emissions.

The lignite will be drawn from the existing lignite handling plant and to control

the fugitive dust emission within and around the lignite handling plant, dust

extraction and suppression systems shall be provided. Dust suppression

system is installed at all the transfer points in Lignite Handling Plant and at

lignite stockyard; no significant impact on air quality is expected. However,

fugitive dust emissions and NOx levels may temporarily increase in the

immediate vicinity of construction site due to soil excavation and vehicular

movement. Such impacts will be confined to the construction site. These will be

minimized by sprinkling water and proper maintenance of vehicles. Green belt

as recommended by EIA study wide will be developed all around the plant

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Waste Water

Waste water from various systems as per enclosed water balance would be

reclaimed, treated and reused as a input to the RO plant so as to minimize the

consumption of water and to ensure zero discharge of liquid effluents from the

power plant.

Cooling tower blow down from CW system would be utilized for the RO system

and for lignite dust suppression. Decanted water from ash pond would be

recycled and reused in the ash handling system. The waste water from DM

plant regeneration and filter backwash would be first neutralized in the

neutralizing pit and then carried to the Central Monitoring Basin (CMB) i..e.

Guard Pond for final monitoring and treatment.

Wash water from Air Pre-heater would be first collected in a settling basin for

the collection of ash particles and then pumped to the Guard Pond. Blow down

water from the boiler as well as waste water from various plant drains, after oil

separation, would also be collected in the Guard Pond for final monitoring and

treatment. The treated effluent from the Guard Pond will be used for gardening,

green belt development and plantation work. Sewage from various buildings in

the power plant would be conveyed through various drains to septic tanks.

Noise Pollution

The plant is expected to increase the noise level in the surrounding due to

operation of plant and machinery. Necessary noise control and abatement

measures will be adopted to minimize the noise level from the plant during

construction and operation phase to a maximum of 85 dBA as per the

requirement of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Standards. The major sources of noise during the construction phase are

vehicular traffic, construction equipment like dozers, scrapers, concrete mixers,

cranes, generators, pumps, compressors, rock drills, pneumatic tools, saws,

vibrators, etc. The operation of these equipments will generate noise ranging

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Solid Waste Management

The power plant, being lignite-fired power station, would generate coarse as

well as fine ash. Fly ash is proposed to be collected in silos and would be

marketed in dry form. The Fly ash generated in thermal power plants has

commercial value and would be utilized in any of the following applications.

Cement Industry, Brick Industry Fly ash making Industry Road embankments.

Afforestation and Green Belt Development

Adequate afforestation at plant area is planned which would not only act as

lung space in the area but would also improve aesthetics and will be continued

in all available space.

Pollution Monitoring and Control Measures

A well defined environmental monitoring programme will be incorporated with

trained and qualified staff who will monitor the ambient air as well as flue gas

quality from the stack, to ensure that the quality of effluents are maintained

within the permissible limit. PC based Continuous Emission Monitoring System

(CEMS) would be provided to continuously record and display the SPM, CO,

NOx and SOx constituents in the flue gas. CEMS would be provided with a

remote transmission facility to DDCMIS. The ambient air qualities monitoring

systems is already in place and is being monitored on continual basis.

3.6 Raw Material required along with estimated quantity, likely source,

marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw materials and

finished products :

Raw Materials details

S. No.

Name Of Raw Material

Estimated Daily quantity (MT)

Source Mode of transport

1 Lignite Coal 12,744 Captive Mines Conveyor

2 Water 37,488 Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana

Pipeline



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Finished Product

S.No. Name Of Finished Product

Estimated Daily Quantity (MU)

Market Area Mode of transport

1 Electricity 14.652 Rajasthan Discoms 400 KV Electrical Transmission System

3.7 Resource optimisation / recycling and reuse envisaged in the project

Water effluent will be treated and reutilised in plant. Zero discharge will be achieved.

3.8 Availability of water, its source, Energy / Power requirement and source

Availability and source of water

RWPL has sanctioned allocation of 80 Cusecs of water from Indira Gandhi

Nahar Pariyojana through Government of Rajasthan.

Sr No Plant Water Consumption Cusecs

1 Existing plant 35

2 Proposed Expansion WCC/ACC 15 / 7

Total Average Water Consumption WCC/ACC 50/42

3.9 Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which gives

information of EIA purpose

The lignite handling system, ash handling system and water system shall be fully

integrated with the existing system to optimize the cost and space and minimize

pollution issues. .



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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

The connectivity of the project site with the major road/ railways/ ports and

human settlement is as given in table

Description Distance

Transportation

Road : ~ NH15 –approx 15 KM (East)

Rail : ~ Barmer railway station approx 25 km (South).

Nearest Town/City Barmer town-approx 25 km north South

Nearest Village Bhadresh-approx 1.5 km West

4.2 Land form, land use and land ownership

The proposed project site is located adjoining to the Jalipa Kapurdi Lignite Mines,

District Barmer, Rajasthan. No forest land is involved in the proposed project site.

The total land requirement for the proposed expansion project is 220 acres. Land is

already in possession of RWPL and converted for Industrial use.

4.3 Topography

The site grade level and type foundation will be decided after completion of the

topographical survey of the plant area. However the land for the plant area is

generally flat. The site geology generally has sandy soil layer present from 0.5m to

3.0m depth (RL 185.0). Thereafter the soil strata has a layer of dense gravel upto

9.0m depth (RL 179.0). This gravel layer is about 4 to 6m thick. Below this gravel

and upto an explored depth of 20m is bentonite layer – a very hard dense silty clay

layer which is high plastic and expansive in nature. The type of foundation will be

decided after completion of geo technical investigations. Presently no piling is

envisaged. There is no nearby water body or river.

4.4 Existing land use pattern

The land for the proposed project is part notified industrial land allotted by

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4.5 Existing Infrastructure

The company is operating currently 8 X 135 MW Lignite based power plant at the

site. Following infrastructure facilities are available at site

- Roads

- Water Reservoir

- 400/220 KV Electric sub station

- Drainage

- Communication system

- Guest House

- Laboratory

- Stores

- Weighbridges

- Offices, canteen, IT Infrastructure

- Lignite handling

4.6 Soil classification

The site geology generally has sandy soil layer present from 0.5m to 3.0m depth

(RL 185.0). Thereafter the soil strata has a layer of dense gravel upto 9.0m depth

(RL 179.0). This gravel layer is about 4 to 6m thick. Below this gravel and upto an

explored depth of 20m is bentonite layer – a very hard dense silty clay layer which

is high plastic and expansive in nature.

4.7 Climate data from secondary sources

The highest monthly average of maximum daily temperatures recorded at the

proposed site is 41.80C and the lowest monthly average of minimum daily

temperature is 10.60C. The annual mean relative humidity is 58% with extremes

ranging from 23% to 79%. The average annual rainfall is 263 mm

4.8 Social infrastructure available

The main infrastructural support for the proposed project is available at Barmer

town, viz. located at 26 km South, Barmer town is close to the National Highway



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(NH-15) connecting Barmer with Jaisalmer and the nearest railway station is at

Barmer for the project site.

Significant observations about infrastructure details are as follows:

Out of 22 villages only 12 villages have primary school and 4 villages have

middle schools.

Medical facilities are available in only 2 villages which are 22 and 32 km

away from Barmer (by road).

Even the villages very close to Barmer (within 10 km) do not have medical,

post and telegraph, power supply, market and communication facilities.

Drinking water sources (supply) are not sufficient in villages. Tank water,

hand pumps, wells, tap water sources are available only in 14 villages.

Power supply for the use of domestic purpose is available only in 9 villages.



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5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town

and country planning/ Development authority classification.

The proposed project is brown field project and the state government has allotted it

as industrial land. Also the industrial area and the related facilities are already

developed hence no planning is envisaged.

Also, due to the presence of industries including The Rajasthan State Industrial

Development& Investment Corporation- RIICO (located about 25 km in the South

direction from the project site in Barmer town).

5.2 Population projection

There would not be any significant increase in the population of surrounding area as

the workers for the proposed project will come from the local residents in the

surrounding villages. No major influx of people in the area due to proposed project.

Only highly skilled manpower will be taken from outside if not available in the

nearby area.

5.3 Land use planning (break up along with green belt etc)

The detailed land use planning and the area break up is as given in the table

TOTAL AREA 1186 ACRE

PROPOSED EXPANSION 220 ACRE

GREEN BELT(TOTAL) 392 ACRE (33.5 %)

5.4 Assessment of infrastructure demand (Physical & social)

As the proposed project is with the existing industrial premises the basic

infrastructure like water, Electricity and road are available at the project site. Hence

no major infrastructure is envisaged at the project site.



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5.5 Amenities/Facilities

Following facilities are available in the existing industrial premises:-

Canteen

Guest House

Sanitation

Medical

Safety department with all safety training facilities

Fire Tender & Fire fighting services

Conveyance for staff and workers

Rest rooms for workers



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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial area (Processing area)

The total industrial area earmarked by the company is 220 acres in present plant

premises.

6.2 Residential area (Non processing area)

No labour colony is envisaged for proposed project. Temporary resting quarters are

provided for the workers in the existing unit. Project site is very near to the

Bhadresh village and Barmer so labour colony is not required.

6.3 Green belt

Around 392 Acre of area, out of 1186 Acre of total project area, which is about 1/3

of total project area has been allocated for green belt development.

The list of plant species, which is planted in the green belt area, is given in below.

Sl. No. Common Name Scientific Name

1. Neem Azadirachta indica

2. Dhanbaher/ Amaltas Cassia Fistula

3. Kumat Acacia Senegal

4. Jand Prosopis Spicigera

5. Khaira Acacia Catechu

6. Karir Capparis deciduas

7. Jungle jalebi Inga dulcis

8. Imli Tamarindus Indica

9. Ber Zizyphus jujube

10. Babul Acacia Arabica

11. Peepal Ficus Religiosa

12. Vilayati babul Prosopis juliflora

13. Khejri Prosopis cineraria

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The pit size for the plantation of saplings will be about 1 m × 1 m × 1 m. These pits

will be filled with soil and manure up to 2/3rd of its depth, about 5 to 10 days in

advance before plantation.

6.4 Social infrastructure

The company is bound for the upliftment of social infrastructure in the surrounding

area. Dedicated fund shall be contributed for the development of hospitals, schools

and drinking facilities in the surrounding area.

6.5 Connectivity (Traffic and transportation road/rail/metro/ water ways etc)

The major road/ rail in the area are as given below

Description Distance

Transportation Road : ~ NH15 –approx 12 KM (East)

Rail : ~ Barmer railway station approx 25 km (South).

Nearest Town/City Barmer town-approx 25 km north South

Nearest Village Bhadresh-approx 1.5 km West

6.6 Drinking water Management (Source & Supply of water)

Water required for drinking purpose will be about 100 m3/day (100 KLD) and met

from available system.

6.7 Sewerage system

The infrastructure for sewerage will be designed during master planning.

6.8 Industrial waste management

The industrial waste generated mainly will be in form of hazardous liquid waste and

solid waste. The hazardous waste generated will be as in table:

Waste generated Quantity Disposal plan

Used / Spent oil 100.00 KL/annum Will be send to registered

recycler

Empty / Contaminated Drums 5000 Nos /

annum

Contaminated drums will be

send to registered recycler



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6.9 Solid Waste/by product Management

Plant By Product Qty Generation

MT/Day Use

1 x 660 MW

Power Plant

ESP & Boiler furnace

bottom

2544 Supply to Cement

Industries and Mine

Back Filling

6.10 Power requirement & supply/ source

Power requirement for plant auxiliaries will be met from its own generation.



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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

Not Applicable – Proposed project Land owned by RWPL

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central/ state) in respect of the project affected

persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers

Not applicable, because no human settlement or agriculture land is involved in the

identified project land. The proposed project is within the existing industrial premises.



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8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion

Likely date of start of construction: Immediately after obtaining EC

Likely date of completion of construction: August 2018 (36 month after EC)

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability

of the project

Total Cost : 4620 crore (Approx.)



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9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

9.1 Financial and Social Benefits

Financial and social benefits that could be obtained from the proposed project is

described below:

The plant will result in considerable growth of power infrastructure in the region.

Provide direct & indirect employment opportunities and development of

peripheral / supporting services and amenities.

Supporting infrastructure development like road, power supply, reality sector

No environmental significant impacts are envisaged.

Best applicable mitigate measures have been proposed for management of

anticipated environmental impacts.

Community development activities will be initiated under CSR programs as per

Company Act 2013.

The project will provide significant revenue to the exchequer in the form of

excise and taxes etc.

The project will create opportunity for industrial development in the state.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Along with being a successful Business entity RWPL has an active sense of social

responsibility. The Company is committed to be a good corporate citizen wherever

the company is engaged in business activities and interests. The company’s

Corporate Social Responsibility Programme voluntarily integrates Social and

Environmental concerns into their operations. As a responsible corporate entity

RWPL shoulders many responsibilities.

To work in tandem with the environment without upsetting the ever-fragile eco-system

is our philosophy. Strict environment management systems for air, water, and waste

treatment in and around the plants ensure stringent procedures and international

compliances. The organization attempts to give its workforce a quality life, hazard free

working environment, and drive them to a higher standard of living by providing them

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civic infrastructure. As part of community service, RWPL has adopted many villages

surrounding the plants. Active volunteers from the organization undertake regularly

literacy drives; organize free health camps and are continuously striving to make

these villages independent and progressive.

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