• <b>Comprehensive Technical Analysis of Sriram Sagar Dam: Multi-Purpose Water Resource Management System
• Project Overview:</b>
• Conducted an in-depth technical case study examining the engineering design, operational mechanisms, and socio-economic impact of Sriram Sagar Dam (Pochampad Dam), analyzing its integrated functionality as a multipurpose water resource infrastructure serving hydroelectric power generation and agricultural irrigation needs across the region.
• <b>Key Research Activities & Technical Analysis:</b>
• <b>Hydroelectric Power Generation Assessment:</b> Analyzed the dam's power generation capacity, turbine specifications, and electricity production capabilities, studying the integration of hydraulic engineering principles in optimizing energy output from water flow management
• <b>Structural & Hydraulic Engineering Evaluation</b>: Investigated the dam's engineering design parameters including spillway capacity, reservoir storage volume, catchment area analysis, and structural components, gaining insights into large-scale water infrastructure planning and construction methodologies
• <b>Water Resource Management Systems</b>: Examined comprehensive reservoir operation strategies, water allocation protocols, and seasonal management practices for optimizing water distribution across multiple sectors including agriculture, domestic supply, and industrial applications
• <b>Irrigation Network Infrastructure Study:</b> Mapped and analyzed the extensive canal distribution system downstream of the dam, evaluating irrigation efficiency, water conveyance mechanisms, and coverage area spanning multiple districts for agricultural development
• <b>Agricultural Impact Assessment: </b>Studied the transformative effects of the dam on regional agriculture, including crop pattern changes, irrigation benefits, enhanced food security, and rural economic development in the command area
• <b>Project Outcomes:</b>
• Developed comprehensive understanding of integrated water resource management, multipurpose dam operations, and the critical role of hydraulic infrastructure in regional development, contributing to knowledge of sustainable water resource engineering practices.