Aleltu Hydroelectric Project Summary
Project Overview
The document presents reconnaissance and prefeasibility studies for the Aleltu Hydroelectric Project in Ethiopia, conducted by Acres International Limited in June 1984. The study comprises three volumes, with Volume 3 containing technical appendixes.
Key Components
- Layout Optimization Model: Mathematical model for reservoir system design and operation
- Hydrological Studies: Analysis of streamflow, rainfall, and flood data
- Geological Investigations: Site evaluations and seismic assessments
- Socioeconomic & Environmental Assessment
- Cost Estimates
Hydrological Findings
Station | Drainage Area (km²) | Mean Annual Runoff (mm) |
---|---|---|
Chacha River at Chacha | 418 | 350 |
Muger River at Chancho | 489 | 415 |
Beressa River at Debre Birhan | 211 | N/A |
Key Challenges
- Limited rainfall stations within project area
- Incomplete rainfall records with poor overlap
- No reliable correlations between streamflow and rainfall records
- Synthetic streamflow sequences had to be derived for subbasins
Recommendations
The results are considered acceptable for prefeasibility level analysis, but the reference hydrology requires extensive review once actual streamflow observations at project sites become available.