Idrostudi develops advanced solutions for aqueduct and sewerage networks, applying academic and field-tested knowledge to improve system performance and management, in Italy and worldwide. Through numerical modelling, design and optimisation, the company supports innovative engineering practices that enhance the efficiency, reliability and resilience of water-supply and wastewater infrastructures.
The project concerns the Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of the Paravani 1 and 2 HPP, located on the Paravani River in Ninotsminda Municipality, Southern Georgia.
The scheme includes a diversion dam, settling tanks, head pond, concrete headrace channel, steel penstock and powerhouse, with an installed capacity of approximately 4.6 MW.
The consultancy covers technical specifications and the feasibility study, while aiming to limit impacts on forest land, agricultural activities, existing infrastructure and access for local communities.
Idrostudi Team focused on:
- Review of the Pre-Feasibility Study previously carried out;
- Feasibility Study to determine the optimum layout (both technically and economically) for the project bankability.
- Topographical surveys; Geotechnical survey and investigations;
- Remote sensing survey (LiDAR) for DTM, DSM and Hillshade processing;
- Hydrological study; Hydraulic study; Hydrogeological study; Geological study including Seismic Risk Analysis;
- Analysis of different alternatives; Costs-benefits analysis (CBA) for the identification of the most profitable solution;
- Economic and financial analysis (EFA);
- HPP detailed design;
- Civil structure detailed design; Penstock detailed design (including water hammer analysis);
- Hydro-mechanical equipment design (valves, gates,…);
- Preparation of technical specifications for Electro-Mechanical (E&M) equipment;
- Design of temporary work;
- Borrow and deposit areas definition; Definition of Construction yard, site office, builder’s yard, etc.
- Economic and Financial analysis (EFA) review;
- BoQ and cost estimates;
- Project implementation schedule - Construction work program;
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of civil works, hydro-mechanical equipment;
- Environmental Impact Assessment of the infrastructures
- Grid Connection Design;
- Technical Specifications and Tender Documents and tendering assistance;
