Geotechnical aspects of the design of under water lake tap in Koyna hydro electric project- Stage IV
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31/08/2010
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Water & Energy International
Under water lake tapping is a Norwegian technique developed in that country mainly to tap the inland lakes located high up in the mountains below their normal levels for electricity generation and drinking water supply. This technique has been used for the first time in India as well in Asian region on Koyna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV. This paper is a case study describing the various aspects along with geotechnical aspects from investigations to actual execution of this technique on said project.