OBJECTIVES
The Himalayan Rivers provide a great potential for hydropower Generation but carry high concentration silt content. The objective of this course is to make awareness for latest technological development for silt resistant materials and coatings so that proper care can be taken in designs to encounter this grave problem.
COURSE CONTENTS
The course shall cover following:
Overview on silt concentration in different rivers
Methods of sampling and testing for silt concentration
Effects of silt erosion
Operational problems due to silt erosion
Silt removal measures
Improvement in silt resistance equipment by new materials, alloys and anti erosion coatings
Design of desilting tank
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Government Departments, Owners, Consultants, Financial Institutions, Manufacturers, Contractors, Academics
