The current study uses flood frequency analysis for the forecast of floods along the indus river of pakistan tarbela. Pdf tarbela dam plays a vital role in pakistans economy as it is a major resource of irrigation water and electricity generation. It is also the second largest dam in the world in terms of reservoir capacity. This major storage reservoir on the indus river, constructed between 1968 and. Power generation capacity and all other reservoir information is. Originally constructed in 1974, the tarbela dam is the world s largest earth and rockfilled structure, standing almost 500 feet high and straddling the indus river for 9,000 feet. Introduction tarbela dam was constructed in 1970s to regulate seasonal flows of the upper indus for irrigation of the plains downstream and for hydro power generation. Flooding from the indus river and its tributaries has regularly influenced the region of pakistan. Tarbela dam simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pdf the first mega project of pakistan mangla dam azad jammu. Two chinese engineers among four dead as tarbela dam.
Multiphase flow simulations through tarbela dam spillways and. Therefore, in order to limit the misfortune brought about by these inevitable happenings, it requires taking measures to estimate the occurrence and effects of these events. Copulabased bivariate flood risk assessment on tarbela. It is name after town tarbela located in haripur district,6 khyber pakhtunkhwa, about 50 kilometres 31 mi northwest of islamabad, near topi. The second supplemental tarbela dam project will help finance repairs and additional works required for the tarbela dam project, which encompasses the construction of a major dam across the river indus and associated facilities for the supply of irrigation. Tarbela dam and related aspects of the indus river basin, pakistan pdf report. Tarbela dam is one of the worlds largest structures that not only stores water for irrigation purposes but also generates lowcost hydropower as a byproduct.
Conference paper pdf available july 2011 with 4,499 reads. When the spillways are to be operated under free flow condition, all the gates are raised. It is built over the river indus near the small town of tarbela in the haripur district of the country. Pdf in this paper, turbulent flow causing erosion in tunnel 1 of tarbela dam using. The project is being constructed on tunnel no 4 of tarbela dam with three proposed units with an installed capacity of 470 mw each. With a reservoir capacity of 11,098,000 acrefeet,690,000,000 cubic m, the dam is 469 feet 143 m high and 8,997 feet 2,743 m wide. This numerical study was performed to predict the flow. Located in the swabi and haripur districts of the province, the dam is about 30 km 20 mi from the city of swabi, 105 km 65 mi northwest of islamabad, and 125 km 80 mi east of peshawar. This major storage reservoir on the indus river, constructed between 1968 and 1974, plays a key role in the provision of water for irrigation, power generation and flood control. The mangla dam is a multipurpose dam located on the jhelum river in the mirpur district of azad. Tarbela dam the tarbela dam in pakistans northwest frontier province was constructed in 1976 and involved the resettlement of more than 80,000 people. This image is a work of a united states agency for international development employee, taken or made as part of that persons official duties. Tarbela spillways tarbela t4 last time tarbela dam power station auxiliary spillway beauty duration.
Km located further northward is also exposed to the receding effects of monsoon rains annually averaging 600 to 1200 mm. The project is being constructed on tunnel no 4 of with three proposed units with an installed capacity of four hundred. Tarbela dam, reservoir flow simulation, multiphase flow, spillways, tunnels 1. Like all reservoirs the sediments inflow in the tarbela reservoir has resulted in reduction in water storage capacity and is also causing damage to the tunnels, power generating units and ultimately to the plant equipment. Tarbela, khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan three day weather. Pakistan tarbela dam project second supplemental ingles resumo. The word derives from the name of the former tarbela village, one of the larger villages at this site chosen for the dam. Project performance audit report on pakistan tarbela dam project. Multiphase flow simulations through tarbela dam spillways. Open access content subscribed content free content trial content. The wbs cofinancing will be in the form of an additional financing af for the existing wbfinanced tarbela fourth extension hydropower project t4hp. Pakistan tarbela dam project second supplemental ingles. The banks policies on these matters allow the bank to apply another co. The wb will be the lead cofinancier for the project and will supervise it in accordance with the wbs policies, including environmental and social safeguard policies, procurement and sanctions.
Graduate school of water resources design of diversion dam in tarbela dam pakistan designed by. Tarbela dam on the indus river in pakistan is the largest earth filled dam in the world and second largest by structural volume. The tarbela dam was originally constructed in the 1970s. Tarbela hydropower project iv extension pakistan defence. Reservoir sedimentation is a main concern in the tarbela reservoir in pakistan. Tarbela dam was constructed in the 1970s on the indus river in north central pakistan. It is located in haripur district, hazara division, khyber pakhtunkhwa, about 50 kilometres northwest of islamabad.
Many were moved to a series of townships surrounding the tarbela reservoir, some moved into higher valleys, while others were resettled in the provinces of sindh and punjab. Tarbela dam is one of two main structures the other is mangla dam on the jhelum river. Inflow of river indus at tarbela was 115,000 cusecs of water and outflows were 123,000 cusecs, he said. Tarbela is a strategic national resource providing 50% of the total irrigation releases and 30% of. Description tarbela dam is located on the indus river in swabi khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan. Wapda tarbela dam project jobs 2016 download form date.
Under tarbela 4th extension project, three generating units each of them having capacity of 470mw are being installed at tunnel no 4 of tarbela dam. A beautiful view of tarbela dam, pakistan pakistan. Power project 1410 mw tarbela dam project, tehsil ghazi, district haripur, khyber pakhtunkhwa. The drainage area of indus at tarbela dam is 169,600 sq.
The first unit of 470 mw of 4th extension power project of tarbela was inaugurated on 10th march 2018. Javed said that it would also increase the life of tarbela dam up to 40 years as it would stop the mud and sand which usually flows with the river indus and decreases the height of the tarbela dam after deposit in the lake. Water and power development authority wapda tarbela dam project jobs 2016 are lying vacant in the month of february, 2016. A beautiful view of tarbela dam, pakistan pakistan images. It is the largest earthfilled dam in the world and fifthlargest by structural volume. According to the tarbela dam officials, currently the water level is 1,545 feet while the maximum capacity is 1,550 feet which is expected to be filled in next week.
Sediments have reduced 30% the initial capacity of the reservoir 11,600mm3. Tarbela dam, giant rockfill dam on the indus river, pakistan. It is located in haripur district, khyber pakhtunkhwa, about 50 kilometres 31 mi northwest of islamabad. On 1st baisakh april 11, the hindu residents in the vicinity and of the hazara plain bathe in the indus river. Tarbela dam project c o n t e n t s section t i t l e page no. Four other people, including two chinese nationals. Tarbela dam is one of the largest earth filled dam in the world used for power generation and irrigation purposes. The dam forms the tarbela reservoir, with a surface area of. Get your 3day weather forecast for tarbela, khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan. Tarbela dam is one of the largest earth filled dams in the world. Location tarbela dam is one of the worlds largest earth and rock filled dam and greatest water resources development project which was complete. Km lies immediately above tarbela dam, falls in the active monsoon zone with annual precipitation range of 8001500 mm. Copulabased bivariate flood risk assessment on tarbela dam.
Jan 15, 2017 tarbela dam is one of the worlds largest structures that not only stores water for irrigation purposes but also generates lowcost hydropower as a byproduct. White 2001 states a value of 240 mt, with 40mt of very fine sediment passing down stream the dam. We love our college so much and never forget all the moments. Dam engineering spillway dam free 30day trial scribd. Icem cfx with free mesh option using 1843803 tetrahedral elements. Tarbela is 200 mt, 97% or more carried during the large flows in summer, between may and september with a peak in july and august, primarily caused by snowmelt.
Csos would be expressly informed that they are free to ask any questions. Tarbela dam project has been designed to augment and regulate the supply of indus. The construction work on 1410 mw tarbela 4th extension hydropower project is in full swing at tarbela dam. Built between 1968 and 1976, it has a volume of 8,600,000 cubic yards 106,000,000 cubic m. The advance of the foreset slope towards the dam also. It was conceived to help to regulate the seasonal flows both for irrigation of the indus plains downstream and for generation of hydropower. Tarbela dam is located in pakistan and is the worlds largest filltype dam. It is also the second largest dam in the world in terms of reservoir. It is the largest earthfilled dam in the world, and also the largest. Power generation capacity and all other reservoir information is in the slides. Originally constructed in 1974, the tarbela dam is the world s largest earth and rockfilled structure, standing almost 500 feet. Tarbela on the indus river in pakistan is the largest earth filled dam in the world and is second largest by the structural volume. It is also the second largest dam in the world in terms of reservoir capacity, which is 11. Dam engineering free download as powerpoint presentation.
Tarbela dam, one of the most strategic assets of the country, is being upgraded to generate 6,200 mw of electricity, up from the current 3478 mw, by 2018. Tarbela dam free download as powerpoint presentation. Pdf, 111 pages world bank documents world bank group. Pdf erosion study of tunnel 1 of tarbela dam researchgate. After an evaluation of alternative sites, tarbela was selected.
The water storage level at the dam is 1,550 feet while its dead level is 1,386 feet, the irsa spokesperson said, adding that the flow and discharge of water from tarbela dam is roughly equal. Tarbela dam project, haripur district water technology. It contains the construction and case study about the worlds largest earth filled dam tarbela dam. With a reservoir capacity of 11,098,000 acrefeet,690,000,000 cubic m, the dam is 469 feet 143 m high and 8,997 feet 2,743 m wide at its crest.
Tarbela dam, termed as the worlds largest earth and rockfilled dam is 148 meters high and 2,743 meters long, having gross storage capacity of 14,333 million cubic meters. The shuttering collapsed during construction work on the tarbela dam extension project, station house officer topi sultan mehmood khan said. Tarbela dam reservoir now full the express tribune. Completion date 14 august 2017 the project upon completion will increase generation capacity of tarbela hydropower project from existing 3478 mm to 4888 mw. With completion of the project, generation capacity of tarbela hydel power station will increase to 4888mw from the existing 3478mw. Sep 01, 2017 tarbela spillways tarbela t4 last time tarbela dam power station auxiliary spillway beauty duration. Pdf in this paper, turbulent flow causing erosion in tunnel 1 of tarbela dam using reynolds stress model considering the effect of sediment particles. By upgrading three of 14 generator units, the tarbela dam rehabilitation project will restore 128 mw of generation capacity. Pdf tarbela dam on indus river is the only mega storage structure in the.
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