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Mr. Manoj Basu

Geology Expert

Holds Masters Degree in Geology with 44+ years of experience as Head of geological unit planning & execution of geotechnical/ construction material investigation activity, Geotechnical data analysis, appraising rock conditions concurrenct to acquisition of data for optimization of the scheme.


Mr.Dilip Karkun

Hydropower Expert

Mr. Karkun holds over 48 years of experience in the examination, planning and detailed design and drawings of dams and ancillary structures (as Owner's Engineer), review of studies of mathematical and physical models, meeting with the group of experts on dam safety. (POE) and other experts, frequent design review meetings at the project site, to resolve design-related site issues with the contractor; Planning and design of the dam, spillways and ancillary structures; Geological and geotechnical assessment to establish the foundation grade of the dam and the slope stability measurements in the abutments; Instrumentation planning; Construction planning, equipment planning and preparation of the implementation schedule. He has executed assignments in various countries including Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uganda, etc.


Mr. Jang Bahadur

Electro-Mechanical Expert

Mr. Bahadur has over 47+ years of experience for various assignments executed both in Asia and Africa holding expertise into planning, power system studies, design and engineering, construction monitoring of electro-mechanical works of Hydropower Projects- from concept to commissioning executing activities into planning, design & engineering, construction, and commissioning including Project Management activities such as power evacuation systems, substation, switchgear, preparation of technical specifications for electro-mechanical equipment, etc.; He has been responsible for preparation of conceptual design of electro-mechanical works, preparation of Technical specifications, sizing calculations of Electro-mechanical equipment, review of detailed design of Contractor, Quality Assurance, preparation cost estimates for power system equipment, planning, design and engineering of the transmission line and substation and training of Client’s personnel in respect of electro-mechanical aspects of Hydroelectric Projects. He has executed assignments in various countries including Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uganda, etc


Mr. Naresh Kumar Mathur

Sedimentation Expert

Mr. Mathur has an experience of more 40 years and handled 20+ hydro power projects. As an Self Employed consultant he is:

  •              Chairman/ Member of various dam safety review panels of various state governments.
  •             Advising Government of Chhatisgarh on Hydrology and other aspects related to Madi Tribunal
  •       Associated with consultancy firms on need basis for their Water Resources related projects and studies

During his tenure Mr. Mathur has dealt with Hydrological Analysis of Water Resources Projects in the country including Hydropower projects to be considered by Central Electricity Authority for technical concurrence, providing Hydrological inputs to Environmental Advisory Committee as its member for considering Environmental clearance of River Valley Development Projects , Design Flood Review of projects under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Programme.  Held additional charge of Charge of CE, Dam safety Organisation for about a year with duties of Formulation and updation of standards and Guidelines, Updation and Improvement of State of Art, BIS activities, R&D activities and Trainings etc., particularly in newer areas of seismic proofing of designs, dam break analysis, instrumentation, bask water studies, foundations etc


Mr. S.C Bansal

Hydro-Mechanical & Turbine Expert

Holds Shri Bansal has more than 48+ years of experience in Design & planning of Hydro power plants,Design of turbines, valves & BOPs, Monitoring for timely project completion, Operation & maintenance of Hydro power plants. Shri Bansal has a vast experience in the field of Planning, Design and engineering of E & M Works of Hydro Power plants,Station Layouts & SLDs, Interface with TG & other suppliers, BOP design & procurement , Design memos , Procurement specifications, Cost estimates, Finalize quality plans & Inspection at supplier works,Interfacing with civil, HM & all BOP vendors, Review of OEM drawings & a Planning network & progress monitoring, Resolution of site problems, interaction with Turbine / generator & Ensure supplies to meet site progress requirements, Lender’s engineers reporting, meetings , Project site visits, Participate in commissioning activities/acceptance tests on TG units, Indigenization’s /sourcing of spares & Procurement, Establish repair procedures of damaged underwater parts like runners , guide vanes , faceplates etc, Analysis of site O & M problems and resolution/prepare modification schemes, guidelines ,Making specifications for procurement of spares and other items.
* Planning for spares for annual maintenance & advance action


Mr. Anirudh Raj Gupta

Hydro-Mechanical Expert

Mr. Gupta holds Masters Degree in Water Resource Development (Mechanical) with 46+ years of experience in review & approval of manufacturer’s design and drawings of hydro-mechanical equipment including turbines, approval of installation methodology, review of field quality plans and quality data book of various gates, hoists & other equipment, estimate of quantities & cost and preparation of tender specifications and drawings for HM equipment, review of Design Gates and U/G steel liner and its accessories along with detailed fabrication and erection drawings


Mr. R.S Mehrotra

Electro-Mechanical Expert

Mr. Mehrotra has over 40 years of experience as Head -Electro-mechanical Prepared various commissioning protocols for carrying out electro-Mechanical works, listed all commissioning activities and procedures for projects commissioning


Mr. Rais Mian

Advisory (Hydro-mechanical and Dam Safety Expert)

Mr.Mian holds enriched 35+ years of experience in design & execution of Gates, Penstocks, Hydro Turbines, Rope Drum hoist, Gantry and EOT Crane, Trash rack Cleaning Machine etc. He has been responsible for fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning of Barrage and Head Regulator Gates and was fully involved in Progress Monitoring, Supervision/Inspection (including welding and non-destructive testing), Fabrication, Sand Blasting, Painting, Erection, Testing and Commissioning and thereafter Operation and Maintenance of various hydel projects. He brings to EIPL rich experience of work in major hydro PSU, NHPC Ltd.

                                                                                              

Mr. Miraj Kumar Mishra

Expert-Electrical

Mr. Mishra has a distinguished carrier in Orissa Hydro Power Generation & superannuated as Director Operation of Orissa Hydro Power Corporation Ltd (OHPC Ltd). He has served OHPC Ltd. for around 35 years in various position and after superannuation also served Independent consultant(Electrical) in OHPC for 5 Years.
While serving in OHPC Ltd. Mr. Mishra has handled :
• Operation and Maintenance, Asset and Contract management, Cost Control & Regulatory issues of the power projects under the Company.
• Took Leading role in establishing the Renewable Energy sectors in Orissa, India.
• Also took a pivotal role in Renovation and Modernization, Refurbishment including Capacity Uprating of old Hydro Power Plants in Orissa which included finalization of International Competitive Biddings, Management of Site execution works.
• Responsible for preparation of DPR for the project including Planning, Design & Engineering of all Electrical components such as Communication System, Automation System, Protection System, Cabling, Illumination, Earthing etc.
• Refurbishment of the Electrical Protection System & Control System from Electro-mechanical System


Mr. Trilok Chand Sharma

Expert-Hydromechanical

Mr. Shrma has more than 34 years of of experience in the field Hydro-mechanical in HPCL and was holding the post of Addl. Superintending Engineer at the time of superannuation . He has handled various activities related to his field


Mr. D.Palanisamy

Consultant-Forest

Mr. Palanisamy has superanuuated as Dy. Chief Forest officer in Tamuil Nadu. He has 32 years’ experience serving in Govt. and then in Pvt and Institutes as a Consultant last one being a Consultant in SOCIETY FOR SOCIAL FORESTRY & RESEARCH and DEV., CHENNAI. While serving in Tamilnadu Forest Department has worked in different disciplines such as, Teritorial(Protection), Plantation, Research, Extension etc, in various terrains, Salem, Yercaud, Kodaikanal, Ooty, Chennai, etc.


Mr. Uttam Kumar Mukhopadhyay

Expert-Thermal

Mr. Mukhopadhyay has over 38 years of experience including 33 years in NTPC Ltd (A Maharatna PSU). His expertise incudes detailed design experience in the areas of Circulating water system, Cooling towers, water treatment plants, condensate polishing plants, effluent treatment plants, make-up water system, Equipment cooling system etc. for coal & combined cycle plants,. He was also associated with Engineering of 210/500/660/800MW units at Farakka, Unchahar, Vindhayachal, Talcher, Simhadri, Ramagundam, Dadri, Kahalgaon and Combined Cycle Power Projects at Kayamkulam, Faridabad, Gandhar of NTPC and at Godavari for the Consultancy assignment, Barh-I & II, Nabinagar TPP(BRBCL), Nabinagar STPP, Meja, Mouda-I&II, North Karanpura, Kudgi, Gadarwara, Darlipali,Lara, Telengana,Patratu etc.


Mr. Rajeev Kumar

Expert-Thermal

Mr. Rajeev is an highly accomplished professional with 40+ years of rich and extensive experience in Consulting, Design & Engineering and Project Management of Coal and Gas fired Power Projects. He is well-versed with Site selection, Feasibility Studies, Detailed Project Report, Project Clearances, Basic Engineering & Detailed engineering, Layouts, Tender Specifications & Evaluation of Bids, active interface & support during Procurement, Erection, Commissioning & Operation. He also expertise in ‘Water Systems’ like Water & Waste Water treatment, Pumping systems and Cooling Towers etc.