Restore work in progress at Moolamattom energy plant in Idukki

Restore works are in progress on the Moolamattom energy plant of the Idukki hydel undertaking. The powerhouse was shut down on November 12 and the works are anticipated to be accomplished by December 10, officers mentioned.

A Kerala State Electrical energy Board (KSEB) era wing official mentioned that the tunnel-drainage works on the Moolamattom energy plant had been accomplished on Wednesday. “The restore work is geared toward fixing the leakage in the principle consumption valves (MIV) of turbines 5 and 6. Now the valve-loosening work of generator 6 is happening. To repair the valves in every generator, at the very least six to seven days are required,” mentioned the official.

“The valve restore work must be accomplished in round 15 days. As well as, the KSEB will conduct the annual restore works of the 2 turbines on the identical time. The work extends to over 16 hours a day,” mentioned the official.

In response to officers, the restore works needed to be taken up urgently. “The upstream seals of turbines 5 and 6 malfunctioned, leading to heavy water leakage. If not rectified, the leakage would end in heavy influx to the underground powerhouse” mentioned an official.

Tailrace water stopped

In response to officers, after KSEB stopped the facility era on the plant, the move of tailrace water (water launched from the plant to the Muvattupuzha river after energy era) to Malankara dam had stopped. This water is used for consuming water distribution in Idukki and Ernakulam districts. Officers mentioned preparations had been made to make sure that consuming water distribution is just not disrupted in Idukki and Ernakulam districts.

“The Full Reservoir Stage (FRL) of Malankara dam is 42 metres, and the current water degree is 42.9 metres. The catchment space of ​​the dam acquired heavy rain, leading to a rise in storage degree. The current storage can guarantee consuming water distribution for the subsequent 10 days,” mentioned an official.