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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF
REPORT
June, 2009
Summary of Draft Environmental Impact Doc. No.:9562/999/GEG/S/002
Assessment Report for Tanda Thermal Rev. No.: 0
Power Project, Stage-II (2x660 MW) Rev. Date: 15.06.2009
Page: 1 of 11
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Tanda Thermal Power Project (TnTPP) was conceived and implemented by Uttar
Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB) in 1980-81 in District Ambedkar Nagar of
Uttar Pradesh. Subsequently, the station was taken over by NTPC in January, 2000. The
present capacity of TnTPP is 440 MW (4x110 MW) and the same is under commercial
operation.
The present proposal is to implement coal based Tanda TPP, Stage-II (2x660 MW) for
the benefit Uttar Pradesh and other willing of States/UTs of Northern Region during
early XII Plan period. The project is envisaged to be based on Super Critical
Technology, which shall generate power at higher efficiency, i.e. with less consumption
of coal and water and less generation of pollutants as compared to conventional sub
critical units.
water availability commitment of 65 Cusecs of water from Tanda Pump Canal on Saryu
river.
5.4 Hydro-Geology
The general topography of the study area is flat and it is situated in Tarai region, i.e. low
valley of river Ghaghra. Ghagra river originates in the southern slopes of the Himalayas
near Manasarowar Lake in Tibetan plateau, and it finally joins the Ganges at Chapra in
Bihar, after traversing a distance of about 1080 km. Ghaghra is an important tributary of
the Ganges. Ghaghra river flows in the form of continually shifting channel within a
broad sandy bed, due to large islands are formed within the river bed.
The study area is underlain by Quaternary alluvium brought by Ghaghra and its
tributaries. It comprises of various grades of alluvium, gravel, kankar and clay. The
upper belt is called 'Uparhar' and the soil texture is yellowish clay. The basin land of the
rivers is mostly sandy soil, and the land adjacent to the rivers is sandy loam.
The study area has four tier aquifer system. The ground water occurs under unconfined
to confined conditions. The pre-monsoon depth ranges from 2.5 to 6.19 mbgl while post-
monsoon depth to water table varies from 1.20 to 6.98 mbgl. The flood plains bordering
Ghaghra river have shallow water table at about 2 mbgl. The study area still has
potential for further ground water development.
5.5 Soils
The entire study area is covered with thick alluvial soils brought by river Ghaghra and
its tributaries. The main type of soils are the loamy or dumat, the clayey or matar and the
sandy soil, found along the high banks of river Ghaghra. Soils are calcareous and the
native vegetation consists of shrubs and low grasses. The fertility of the soil is medium
to moderate.
Two seasonal sampling and analysis of soil samples were undertaken at ten locations
within the study area. The results of the analysis indicates that the soils are sandy loam/
loamy sand type. The soils are alkaline in nature and clay content of the soil is high
(around 20-30%) at most of the locations.
seven locations (two on Ghaghra river and five in ground water) during the study period.
In addition, the quality of treated effluents from Stage-I of the project was also
monitored at three locations.
Although the physico-chemical characteristics of Ghaghra River water are very good,
conforming to drinking water standards, the water shows significant bacteriological
contamination. The river water is fit for drinking after conventional treatment and
disinfection. The ground water quality conforms to drinking water standards at all the
five locations. The effluent quality conforms to the discharge standards.
5.7 Meteorology
Climatological parameters recorded during the period 1951-1980 at India Meteorological
Department (IMD) Observatory at Faizabad (located at about 45 km East of the project)
have been used to establish general meteorological regime of the study area while
meteorological data recorded at site during the monitoring period has been used for
interpretation of the baseline scenario as well as for input to prediction model for air
quality.
The IMD data indicate that the study area has a hot and humid tropical climate. The
annual mean maximum and minimum temperature recorded at Faizabad were 32.0°C
and 18.5°C respectively. About 88% of the normal Rainfall is received during monsoon
month i.e June to September. The average annual rainfall is 1126.1 mm and there are
average 49.9 rainy day in the year. The rainiest month is August and the driest month is
November.
The average temperature recorded at site was 25°C, with the daily maximum
temperature 39.5°C and minimum daily temperature 5.1°C. The monthly mean wind
speed varies from 1.15 to 7.91 Km/hr respectively and calm condition exists for 28% of
the time. The predominant wind directions are from West, South-West and North-East.
5.11 Noise
Two seasonal noise surveys was undertaken in the study area to assess the background
noise levels in different zones viz., Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Silence
zones. Ten (10) locations spread over an area of 5 kms radius from the project were
selected for noise level measurement. The noise level varied between 38.5 and 52.5 dB
(A) during daytime and 33.6 to 48.3 dB(A) during night time.
6.4 Soils
The impact of Tanda TPP, Stage-II is envisaged to be negligible, as incremental ground
level concentration of SPM due to emissions from the project is predicted to be 2.58
µg/m3 only and resultant maximum ground level concentration of SO2 is well within the
National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
All the effluents emanating from the project shall conform to the standards laid down by
MOEF and UPPCB. Therefore, there will be no significant impact on the water quality
of Ghaghra river.
For disposal of unused ash, wet disposal system with ash water recirculation has been
envisaged. NTPC has conducted several geo-hydrological studies of the ash disposal
areas at its projects (Singrauli, Rihand, Vindhyachal, Korba, Farakka and Talcher)
through reputed institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology, Roorkee and Mumbai,
Centre for Studies on Man and Environment, Calcutta. All these studies conclude that
the leaching of heavy metals from ash occurs only under pH 4 or below. In practice, the
pH of the ash water is either neutral or alkaline (7 or above) and hence the leaching of
heavy metals is highly unlikely.
Various measures proposed to be adopted to minimise the pollution from Tanda TPP,
Stage-II are as follows:
1. High efficiency ESPs to limit SPM emission to below 100 mg/Nm3.
2. A tall stack of 275 m height for wider dispersal of pollutants, resulting in lower
ground level concentrations.
3. Space provision for retrofitting Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) system, if required
in future.
4. Installation of dust suppression and extraction system at coal handling plant area to
control fugitive dust.
5. Plantation and afforestation in the available spaces.
6. Water spraying at all dust generation areas viz., the coal and ash handling areas.
7. Water cover over the entire ash pond area.
6.9 Noise
The major sources of noise during the construction phase are vehicular traffic and
construction equipment, which generate noise ranging between 75-90 dB(A). The
predicted noise level due to operation of such equipment at a distance of 1 km from the
source is 37.4 dB(A). The ambient noise level recorded during field studied in the near
by area located at a distance of 1 km from the main plant ranges between 39.5–52.5
dB(A). As the ambient noise levels are higher than the predicted noise levels, due to
masking effect, no increase in the ambient noise levels during construction phase is
envisaged
Thus, there would not be any adverse impact due to construction and operation of the
plant on the residents in the nearby villages. However, workers within the construction
area and plant area, may be affected due to high noise levels. Adequate protective
measures in the form of ear-muffs / ear plugs/ masks shall be provided to such persons,
which will minimise / eliminate such adverse impacts. In addition, reduction in noise
levels shall also be achieved through built-in design requirements to produce minimum
noise, proper lay out design, adding the sound barriers, use of enclosures with suitable
absorption material etc.. Provision of green belt and afforestation will further help in
reducing the noise levels.
13.0 CONCLUSIONS
Based on the above, it is concluded that the adverse environmental impacts due to
construction and operation of Tanda TPP, Stage-II can be mitigated to an acceptable
level by implementation of various mitigatory measures envisaged. The benefits of the
project are much more significant than its environmental impacts.
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TaNDa qama-la pavar p`aojao@T, sToja-II (2x660 maogaavaaT) Doc. No.: 9562/999/GEG/S/003
Rev. No.: 0
ko pyaa-varNaIya AiQap`Baava Aaklana kI Rev. Date: 15.06.2009
D/aFT irpaoT- ka saaraMSa Page: 1 of 10
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ka hO tqaa pirvaar ka AaOsat Aakar 7 sadsyaaoM ka hO. AQyayana xao~ maoM AnausaUicat jaait kI janasaM#yaa kula
janasaM#yaa kI 23.2% hO tqaa AnausaUicat janajaait kI janasaM#yaa nagaNya hO. AQyayana xao~ maoM saaxarta dr kula
janasaM#yaa ka 49.5% hO.
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5.5 maRda
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[namaoM icaknaI ima+I ka AMSa AiQak hO.
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6.4 maRda
TaNDa qama-la pavar p`aojao@T sToja-II ka AiQap`Baava nagaNya Anaumaainat hO @yaaoMik piryaaojanaa ko ]%saja-naaoM ko karNa
saspoMDoD paiT-kulaoT maOTr (esa pI ema) ko BaUstrIya saMad`Na maoM AiQaktma vaRiw maa~ 2.58 µg/m3 haogaI tqaa
salfr Da[ Aa@saa[D ka pirNaamaI BaUstrIya saMad`Na pirvaoSaI vaayau ko BaartIya maanakaoM sao kafI kma hO.
saarNaI 6.1: TaNDa qama-la pavar p`aojao@T sToja-II ko kayaa-nvayana ko ]prant pirNaamaI AiQaktma BaUstrIya saaMd`Na
p`dUYak AQyayana ko samaya pirvaoSaaI vaayau p`staivat p`aojao@T ko karNa pirNaamaI saaMd`Na
maoM maaipt AiQaktma saaMd`Na saaMd`Na maoM AiQaktma vaRiw (maa[k`aoga`ama p`it GanamaI)
(maa[k`aoga`ama p`it GanamaI) (maa[k`aoga`ama p`it GanamaI)
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esaAao2 14 44.78 58.78
enaAaoe@sa 25 19.16 44.16
TaNDa qama-la pavar p`aojao@T sToja-II sao haonao vaalao vaayau p`dUYaNa kao inayaMi~t krnao ko ilae inamnailaiKt ]paya ike
jaanao ka p`stava hO:
• esa pI ema ]%saja-na kao 100 mg/Nm3 tk saIimat krnao ko ilae ]cca xamata vaalao [- esa pI.
• p`dUYakaoM ko vyaapk p`sarNa ko ilae 275 maITr }^McaI icamanaI ijasasao BaUstrIya saaMd`Na kma hao.
• BaivaYya maoM AavaSyakta pD,nao pr FlaU gaOsa ivasalfIkrna (efjaIDI) lagaanao ko ilae sqaana ka p`avaQaana.
• ]D,naSaIla QaUlakNaaoM kao inayaMi~t krnao ko ilae kaoyalaa p`hstna saMyaM~ xao~ maoM QaUlakNa ]nmaUlana evaM inaYkY-aNa
tM~ lagaanaa.
• piryaaojanaa ko caaraoM Aaor tqaa Andr saBaI ]plabQa sqaanaaoM pr vaRxaaraopNa.
• saBaI ]D,naSaIla QaUla ]%padna xao~aoM Aqaa-t kaoyalaa evaM raK p`hstna xao~aoM maoM jala fuhark.
• raK talaaba ko pUro xao~ maoM jala ka AavarNa.
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p`aojao@T ko p`caalana ko karNa jalaIya pairisqaitkI pr kao[- tapIya AiQap`Baava nahIM haogaa.
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kao[- ivaSaoYa AiQap`Baava nahIM haogaa. Ateva yah inaYkYa- inakalaa jaa sakta hO ik jalaIya pairisqaitkI pr BaI
kao[- AiQap`Baava nahIM haogaa.
13.0 inaYkYa-
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kayaa-nvayana Wara TaNDa qama-la pavar p`aojao@T sToja-II ko inamaa-Na tqaa p`caalana ko karNa haonao vaalao p`itkUla
pyaa-varNaIya AiQap`BaavaaoM kao svaIkaya- str tk kma ikyaa jaa sakta hO. piryaaojanaa ko laaBa [sako pyaa-varNaIya
AiQap`BaavaaoM kI Apoxaa khIM AiQak mah%vapUNa- hOM.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No. Section Title Page No.
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 BACKGROUND 1-1
1.2 DEMAND ANALYSIS AND JUSTIFICATION 1-2
1.2.1 General 1-2
1.2.2 Justification 1-3
1.3 PROJECT AT A GLANCE 1-3
1.3.1 Location 1-3
1.3.2 Site Selection 1-3
1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) 1-5
STUDY
1.4.1 Scope of EIA Study 1-5
1.4.2 Establishment of Baseline Environmental Scenario 1-5
1.4.2.1 Land Use 1-6
1.4.2.2 Demography and Socio-economics 1-6
1.4.2.3 Soils 1-6
1.4.2.4 Geology 1-6
1.4.2.5 Hydrology and Water Use 1-6
1.4.2.6 Water Quality: (Surface and Ground) 1-6
1.4.2.7 Meteorology 1-6
1.4.2.8 Air Quality 1-6
1.4.2.9 Noise 1-6
1.4.2.10 Ecology 1-7
1.4.3 Establishment of Project Features 1-7
1.4.4 Impact Assessment 1-7
1.4.5 Environmental Monitoring Programme 1-7
1.4.6 Additional Studies 1-8
1.4.7 Project Benefits 1-8
1.4.8 Environmental Management Plan 1-8
1.4.9 Summary & Conclusion 1-8
1.4.10 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged 1-8
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.6.3 Key to Solar Radiation Delta-T (SRDT) Method for 4-9
Estimating Pasquill-Gifford (P-G) Stability Categories
Table 4.6.4 Mixing Depth Considered for Dispersion Modeling 4-10
Table 4.6.5 Predicted 24-Hourly Maximum Short Term Incremental 4-10
Concentrations due to Tanda TPP, Stage-II
Table 4.6.6 Resultant Maximum Ground Level Concentrations After 4-11
Operation of Tanda TPP, Stage-II
Table 4.6.7 Resultant Concentrations at Monitoring Locations due to 4-11
Incremental GLC’s (Based on Worst Coal Characteristics)
Table 4.7.1 Likely Noise Levels in Tanda TPP, Stage-II 4-17
Table 4.7.2 Predicted Noise Levels 4-17
Table 4.7.3 Permissible Exposure Noise Limits 4-18
Table 5.1.1 Proposed Environmental Monitoring Programme for 5-2
Tanda TPP, Stage-II
Table 8.1.1 Mitigation Measures Proposed to be Implemented During 8-1
Construction Phase
Table 8.2.1(a) Mitigation Measures Proposed to be Implemented During 8-3
Operation Phase
Table 8.2.1(b) Mode of Implementation and Allocation of Resources for 8-4
Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase
Table 8.3.1 Organization Structure of NTPC for Environmental 8-5
Management
Table 8.4.1 Plant Species Recommended for Plantation in and around 8-9
Tanda TPP
Table 9.4.1 Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area 9-5
Table 9.5.1 Resultant Maximum Ground Level Concentration after 9-8
Implementation of Tanda TPP, Stage-II
Table 10.1.1 Manpower Engaged for EIA Study 10-1
LIST OF EXHIBITS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
Power development is one of the key infrastructural elements for the economic
development of the country. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. was set up in
November, 1975 with the objective of planning, promoting and organising integrated
development of thermal power in the country. Since then NTPC has been instrumental
for accelerated power development in the country and by now has reached a total
installed capacity of 30,144 MW. The power generation from NTPC plants stands to
more than thirty percent of the total power generation of the country from an installed
capacity of less than twenty percent of the country.
NTPC has launched several lateral, backward and forward integrations, making it an
integrated power major with interests in hydro power, captive coal mining, power
distribution and trading. To embody its diverse operations, the company has been
rechristened as NTPC Limited.
In recent years, power development has assumed paramount importance in view of its
role in rapid development of industry, agriculture and service sector in the country.
The installed capacity of the country that was only 1713 MW in 1950 has already
grown to around 1,49,392 MW by June, 2009.
Tanda Thermal Power Project in District Ambedkar Nagar of Uttar Pradesh was
conceived and implemented by Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB) in
1980-81. Subsequently, the station was taken over by NTPC on 15.01.2000. The
present capacity of Tanda TPP is 440 MW (4x110 MW) and the same is under
commercial operation. Presently, the Station feeds the electricity to Northern Grid at
220 KV via the feeders to Gorakhpur, Basti and Sultanpur. The commissioning
schedule of existing units was as follows:
Date of Take-over by NTPC:15.01.2000
Unit Synchronisation Unit Re-Synchronisation After
by UPSEB Take-over by NTPC
Unit # 1 21.03.1988 03.02.2000
Unit # 2 11.03.1989 23.01.2000
Unit # 3 38.03.1998 31.03.2001
Unit # 4 20.03.1998 08.02.2000
It is proposed to augment the capacity of Tanda TPP by addition of two units of 660
MW each under Stage-II, thereby making the ultimate capacity of the project as 1760
MW. The project is expected to start yielding benefits during early 12th Plan period.
Table 1.2.2: Demand & Supply Scenario at the End of 11th Plan
Region Availability at the end Demand As per EPS 17th Forecast
of 11th Plan
Energy Peak Energy Deficit/ Peak Deficit/
(MU) (MW) (MU) Surplus (MW) Surplus
(%) (%)
NR 2,82,905 41,103 2,94,841 -4.05 48,137 -14.61
WR 2,81,691 40,926 2,94,860 -4.47 47,108 -13.12
SR 2,50,918 36,456 2,53,443 -1.00 40,367 -9.69
ER 1,67,490 24,334 1,11,802 49.81 19,088 27.49
NER 32,754 4,759 13,329 145.73 2,537 87.57
ISLANDS 388 56 384 1.03 88 -35.95
Total 10,16,146 1,47,634 9,68,659 4.90 1,57,325 -6.16
From the above, it is observed that the peak deficit still exists at the end of 11th Plan
to the extent of 14.61% in Northern Region and overall 6.16 %.
1.2.2 Justification
The National Electricity Policy has set up the goal of adding new generation
capacity to not only eliminate energy and peaking shortages but also to have a
spinning reserve of 5% in the system. Considering the above, Tanda Thermal Power
Project (2x660 MW) (Planned to be commissioned in the early 12th Plan) is,
therefore, justified from demand supply consideration.
1.4.2.3 Soils
The soils in the study area have been described based on literature review and field
monitoring data for pre-monsoon and winter seasons.
1.4.2.4 Geology
Geological map, profile and history of the study area have been described based on
report published by Geological Survey of India.
1.4.2.7 Meteorology
On site meteorological data was generated during the study and compared vis-à-vis
meteorological data generated by nearest IMD station at Faizabad located at about 45
km from the proposed site in the West direction.
1.4.2.9 Noise
Noise surveys were undertaken twice during the study period (March, 2008 -
February, 2009) at 10 locations within the study area to assess the background noise
levels in different zones viz., Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Silence zones.
Noise levels were measured using an Integrating sound level meter and Leq values
have been analysed for 24 hours.
1.4.2.10 Ecology
The terrestrial and aquatic ecology have been described based on literature review,
seasonal field samplings during pre monsoon and winter seasons and records of
forest, agriculture and fisheries departments.
emissions and discharges as well as ambient environment for the major disciplines is
included in Chapter 5.
1.4.6 Additional Studies
The present report is Draft EIA Report to be submitted for Public Consultation. After
Public Consultation, the Draft EIA Report shall be revised to include the issues raised
during Public Consultation and measures proposed to be undertaken to resolve the
same.
A Disaster Management Plan has already been implemented for Tanda TPP Stage-I .
The same shall be strengthened to include Tanda TPP, Stage-II units also. A summary
of the Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for existing units for dealing with
emergency situations arising due to fire, explosion and leakages of hazardous
substances, etc. in the plant and the procedures to be followed in case of any
emergency are summarised in Chapter 6.
Stack
Emissions
1. Coal Handling 2. Pulverising
Plant Mills
Boiler Feed
Water 8. Electrostatic
9. Chimney
Precipitators
6. Transformer
7. Transmission
Towers
Exhibit 2.1.1: Process Diagram for Coal Based Thermal Power Station
• The use of condenser lowers the temperature at the exit end and hence
increases the efficiency of the turbine.
(8) The condenser contains tubes through which cold water is constantly pumped. The
steam passing around the tubes of condenser looses heat and condenses as water.
During this process, the steam gets cooled while cooling water gets heated up (by
about 10oC). This hot water is cooled in a cooling tower and recycled for cooling.
However, in order to control dissolved solids, a certain amount of blow down is
required from the cooling towers, which is used in the plant for other usages such
as service water, coal dust suppression etc.
The units under Tanda TPP, Stage-II (2x660 MW) shall be based on super critical
boiler parameters, which has higher thermal efficiency as compared to conventional
pulverised coal fired units based on sub-critical boiler parameters. The increase in
efficiency results in lower coal consumption as well as lower generation of ash and
gaseous emissions.
The entire land acquired for Tanda TPP, Stage-I by UP State Electricity Board was
private land and there was no forest or government land involved.
For Tanda TPP, Stage-II, about 715 acres of additional land (about 175 acres for main
plant and about 540 acres for ash disposal and ash pipe line corridor, make up water
pump house at reservoir, diversion of approach road and drain) is required. In-
principle clearance for availability of land has been obtained from Govt. of Uttar
Pradesh vide letter dated 06.12.07.
2.2.2 Coal
2.2.2.1 Source, Requirement and Availability
The Annual coal requirement for Stage-II shall be about 6.5 MTPA corresponding to
90% PLF considering GCV of 3350 kcal/kg and the same is proposed to be met from
Chatti-Bariatu and Kerandari captive coal mining blocks to be developed by NTPC in
North Karanpura Coalfields.
2.2.3 Water
2.2.3.1 Source, Requirement and Availability of Water
The source of water for the project is Main Tanda Pump Canal on Saryu river which
flows at a distance of about 4 kms from the plant boundary. Make up water
requirement for this project would be about 4400 m3/hr with ash water re-circulation
system and about 6700 m3/hr with once through ash water system. Govt. of Uttar
Pradesh vide dated 20.08.07 has given water commitment for availability of 65
Cusecs of water from the Canal.
However, based on NTPC’s vast experience with thermal power generation and
existing regulatory requirements, the following pollution control systems have been
in-built with the plant systems.
2.3.2.4 Chimney
A 275 m one twin flue steel lined reinforced concrete chimney shall be provided to
facilitate wider dispersion of SO2, NOx and remaining particulate matters after ESP.
streams shall be provided. Two streams shall be in continuous operation with balance
two streams as standby.
7. To take care of high suspended solids from waste water of coal handling plant,
coal settling ponds have been envisaged. The decanted water from the settling
pond will be recycled.
8. D.M. plant regeneration waste and Condensate Polishing Unit waste shall be
neutralised and discharged into ash dyke area.
9. Clarifier sludge shall be sent to ash dyke using ash slurry pumps while filter
backwash shall be recycled back to the clarifier inlet.
10. All the plant effluents (boiler blow down and ash water blow down) shall be
discharged through Central Monitoring Basin, which will also act as an
Equalisation Chamber. From Central Monitoring Basin, the treated effluents
shall be disposed off in natural water course leading to Saryu River.
The sewage from plant and township shall be treated in a sewage treatment plant. It
will be provided with appropriate biological treatment system to control BOD and
suspended solids. The treated effluent conforming to prescribed standards shall be
either utilised for plantation purposes or discharged in Saryu river.
2.8 AFFORESTATION
Lay out plan of Tanda TPP, Stage-I was designed by UPSEB, with a little emphasis
for provision of green belt all around main plant and township areas. Main Plant and
Township for Tanda TPP, Stage-II are proposed to be located within the premises of
existing plant boundary for Tanda TPP, Stage-I. Therefore, there is no space available
for separate raising of Green Belts for Stage-I and II.
Even with the existing constraints of space, forestation and plantation activities have
already been implemented under Stage-I of the project in the form of strips and
patches and the same is planned in balance available space in plant and township
consequent reduction in CO2 emissions. The reduction in CO2 emissions for one unit
of 660 MW w.r.t 500 MW sub critical unit is estimated to be of the order of
approximately 0.25 million tonnes per annum.
CDM revenue is one of the prime considerations for the project. It is likely to
ameliorate the Internal Rate of Return and will help overcoming the various barriers
related to the project. The project is an ideal case for CDM benefits, being
environmentally benign with less emission of green house gases
Exhibit-2.11.1: General Layout Plan for Tanda Thermal Power Project, Stage-II
3.1.1 Land Use Classification Based on Satellite Data of the Year 2008
The land use/ land cover map based on Satellite Imagery for the year 2008 is presented in
Exhibit 3.1.1. Land Use Classification of the study area with respect to major land use
categories is presented in Table 3.1.1 and described in the following sections.
3.1.1.3 Plantation
There are small, scattered patches of plantation present in the study area that covers about
1307.072 ha (4.16%) of the study area.
Table 3.1.2: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area Based on Census Data
Area Under Each Classification as
Land Use Classification
% of the Study Area
Forest (Social Forest/ Green Belt) 1.24 %
Agricultural Land 65.35 %
Irrigated 41.49 %
Unirrigated 23.86 %
Culturable Waste Land 6.23 %
Area not available for cultivation 27.18 %
Total 100%
The data presented in Table 3.1.2 (based on Census Data for 2001) is similar to the data
presented in Table 3.1.1 (based on Satellite Imagery for 2008), except for minor
variations on account of the classification terminology. Agriculture is the predominant
land use covering 65% of the study area.
Irrigational Use
Major demand of irrigation is met from the network of canal irrigation system in the
study area. Lift irrigation, mainly from dug-wells, tube wells and occasionally from
tanks/ river is also observed. The land use pattern of the study area (based on Census
Data of 2001) indicates that the study area has about 8620 ha. agricultural land, out of
which 5473 ha. is irrigated.
In the absence of published data on water consumption for irrigation, the same has been
computed on the basis of average duty (0.43 m) of paddy (the part of the duty met by
irrigation water has been considered; remaining has been assumed to be met by rain
water), which is the main Kharif crop in the area and average duty (0.20 m) of wheat
which is the major Rabi crop in the area. Average water requirement for different crops
are given in Table 3.2.1.
Estimated annual requirement of water for irrigation from surface and ground water
works out to be 36.18 MCM considering that the Rabi and Kharif are the main crops of
this area as well as the total agricultural land.
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Table 3.2.1: Water Requirement for Principal Crops
Crops Sowing time Harvesting time Average water
requirement (cm/ha)
A. Kharif
Paddy June-July Oct-Nov. 120
Pulses June-July Nov-Dec. 30
B. Rabi
Wheat Oct-Nov. March-April 40
Gram Sep-Oct. March-April 30
Mustard Oct. Feb-March 45
Vegetables Aug-Nov. Oct- April 45
Domestic Use
Drinking water requirement is principally met from tube wells, dug wells and piped
supply. There are about 238 villages (87 in Basti district and 151 Ambedkar Nagar
district) and one Tanda Municipal Block (with 25 municipal wards) falling under the
study area. The total population of the study area, as per Census of 2001 is 2,56,974 out
of which about one third (83,467) is urban population and two thirds (1,73,507) is rural
population. The water used for domestic purposes in the study area has been estimated to
be 8.70 MCM based on average consumption of 70 liters per capita per day in rural area,
140 liters per capita per day in rural area and population based on census data of 2001.
The annual water requirement within the study area is presented in Table 3.2.2.
Industrial Use
Tanda Thermal Power Project, Stage-I is the only major industry in the study area, which
consumes bulk quantity of water. The average annual water requirement for Tanda TPP,
Stage-I (for the years 2005-06 and 2006-07) is 28.68 MCM.
The annual water requirement within the study area is presented in Table 3.2.3.
3.3.1.3 Literacy
The total number of literates within the study area is 1,27,161, which is 49.48% of total
population. The percentage of male and female literacy to the total literate population is
60.7% and 39.3%, respectively.
whole possesses medium level of infrastructural facilities like education, health, drinking
water, electrification, transport and communication.
3.4 HYDRO-GEOLOGY
The general topography of the study area is flat. Most of the study area is situated in
Tarai region, i.e. low valley of river Ghaghra. Ghagra river originates in the southern
slopes of the Himalayas near Manasarowar Lake in Tibetan plateau, in the glaciers of
Mapchachungo, at an altitude of about 3962 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. Then it
cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal on its way to the confluence with the Sarda River at
Brahmaghat in India where it forms the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the
Ganges. It finally joins the Ganges at Chapra in Bihar, after traversing a distance of about
1080 km. Ghaghra is an important tributary of the Ganges and one of the largest affluents
of the Ganges. Its total catchment area is 127,950 sq km of which 45% is in India.
Ghaghra river flows in the form of continually shifting channel within a broad sandy bed.
During the rains it carries as immense volume of water, but in dry weather it shrinks to
small dimensions. The river has a constant tendency to change its course during the
floods, and in this manner large tracts of land from time to time are transferred either to
the northern or southern banks, rendering the total area of the district subject to incessant
variation. These changes have occasionally been accompanied by the formation of large
islands within the river bed..
The district is underlain by Quaternary alluvium brought by Ghaghra and its tributaries. It
comprises of various grades of alluvium, gravel, kankar and clay. The upper belt is called
'Uparhar' and the soil texture is yellowish clay. The basin land of the rivers is mostly
sandy soil, and the land adjacent to the rivers is sandy loam. The Alluvium can be
classified into two groups, the Older alluvium and the Newer alluvium.
• Older alluvium:- It is of middle Pleistocene age and generally occupies high
ground which is not affected by floods during the rainy season.
• The Newer alluvium:- It covers the lower height and is mainly conferred to the
flood plains along the river channels and belongs to the upper Pleistocene to the
recent age.
Deposits of Sand, Kankar and Reh are the only minerals reported in the study area.
The study area has four tier aquifer system:
I Aquifer Group: 25-130 meters below ground level (mbgl)
II Aquifer Group: 80-240 mbgl
III Aquifer Group: 180-410 mbgl
IV Aquifer Group: Below 470 mbgl
The ground water occurs under unconfined to confined conditions. The pre-monsoon
depth ranges from 2.5 to 6.19 mbgl while post-monsoon depth to water table varies from
1.20 to 6.98 mbgl. The flood plains bordering Ghaghra river have shallow water table at
about 2 mbgl. The ground water resources are exploited for domestic and irrigation
purposes through a number of open dug wells and moderately deep tube-wells. The yield
of shallow tube wells ranges from 300 liters per minute (lpm) to more than 500 lpm while
that of exploratory tube wells varies from 1900 lpm to 2800 lpm at drawdons varying
from 8m to 11m. The study area still has potential for further ground water development.
3.5 SOILS
The entire study area is covered with thick alluvial soils brought by river Ghaghra and its
tributaries. The main variety of soils are the loamy or dumat, the clayey or matar and the
sandy Sandy soil, found along the high banks of river Ghaghra. Soils are generally
calcareous and the native vegetation consists of shrubs and low grasses. As regards
fertility, the study area may be grouped under the medium category.
Sampling and analysis of soil samples were undertaken at ten locations within the study
area, as a part of primary data generation. The soil sampling locations were identified
primarily based on the local distribution of vegetation and the agricultural practices. The
sampling locations are mainly selected from agricultural field. However few samples in
the vicinity of ash disposal area and main plant areas of NTPC were also selected. The
soil sampling locations are presented in Table 3.5.1 and shown in Exhibit 3.5.1.
Table 3.5.1: Details of Soil Sampling Locations
Station Location Locations with respect to site Description
Code Distance Direction
S1 Vidyutpurnagar 0.5 Km South West Project Site
S2 Rasulpur 7.0 Km South West Agricultural Land
S3 Phulpur 8.0 Km East North East Agricultural Land
S4 Rustampur 7.0 Km South East Agricultural Land
S5 Ghazipur 3.0 Km South east Agricultural Land,
near Ash Pond
S6 Jigna 4.5 Km West Agricultural Land
S7 Kinwari 6.5 Km North Agricultural Land
S8 Khattgaon 2.5 Km South Agricultural Land,
near Ash Pond
S9 Raipur 2.0 Km East Agricultural Land
S10 Kishanpur 5.0 KM North-North Agricultural Land
West
3.5.1 Methodology
The soil samples were collected in the month of May, 2008 for Pre Monsoon season. The
samples collected from the all locations are homogeneous representative of each location.
At random 10 sub locations were identified at each location and soil was dug from 30 cm
below the surface. It was uniformly mixed before homogenizing the soil samples. The
samples were filled in polythene bags, labeled in the field with number and site name and
sent to laboratory for analysis.
Grab samples were collected from all the sampling locations and analyzed for relevant
physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters. Collection and analysis of the samples
was carried out as per established standard methods and procedures: Standard Methods
for the Examination of Water and Waste Water and relevant IS Codes. This report
presents data for the period of March,2008 to February,2009.
Analyses of parameters like temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity were
carried out at the sampling stations immediately after collection of samples with the help
of Field Analysis Kits. For analysis of other parameters, the samples were preserved and
brought to laboratory at Noida. The metallic constituents like arsenic, mercury, lead,
cadmium, chromium, copper, zinc, selenium, iron and manganese were analyzed with
Atomic Absorption Spectroscope.
Treated effluent quality for Main Plant Effluents, Treated Sewage and Ash Pond
Effluents from existing units were also monitored on monthly basis and the data is
presented in Table no. 3.6.3. The effluent quality conforms to the discharge standards
stipulated by MOEF. Although an increase in dissolved solids and hardness is observed
in the effluents when compared to raw water quality of Ghaghara river, the pollution
parameters (like BOD, COD, Oil and Grease, Phenolic Compounds, Heavy Metals etc.)
are within the limits.
hPA
Rainfall,
Monthly
At 08:30
At 17:30
average
Rainy
Mean
Mean
Total
Days
Max
Min
mm
March 15.6 30.5 23.05 36 60 48.0 1.0 30.0 999.8 996.3 4.4 11.5 7.91
April 20.9 38.7 29.80 29 49 39.0 1.0 55.8 995.7 991.7 3.9 10.2 7.05
May 25.4 39.5 32.45 39 55 47.0 2.0 68.9 992.6 989.2 1.1 14.5 7.80
June 26.5 37.8 32.15 53 68 60.5 0.0 0.0 988.0 984.2 1.0 4.2 2.60
July 25.8 33.4 29.60 76 84 80.0 5.1 197.5 987.6 987.7 0.0 2.3 1.15
Aug 25.5 32.7 29.10 80 87 83.5 13.4 518.3 989.1 993.5 2.2 4.4 3.30
Sept 24.3 33.0 27.80 45 85 65.0 8.0 481.6 985.0 983.8 0.0 4.2 3.00
Oct 20.0 32.7 25.60 40 77 50.3 2.0 180.6 987.0 986.7 0.0 4.0 1.90
Nov 13.3 29.5 22.10 40 80 52.3 0.0 0.0 989.0 991.9 0.0 4.1 1.40
Dec 7.40 25.6 16.10 43 80 63.0 1.0 7.4 998.2 996.5 0.0 3.9 1.60
Jan 5.10 22.8 14.20 40 76 55.1 2.0 15.6 997.1 996.9 0.0 4.1 2.50
Feb 9.20 24.6 18.10 40 71 50.3 2.0 15.6 995.6 993.4 0.0 4.8 2.90
Ambient Temperature
The observed yearly minimum, maximum and average temperature is 5.10C, 39.5 0C and
25 0C, respectively.
Relative Humidity
The yearly minimum, maximum and average relative humidity are 29.0%, 87.0 % and
57.8 %respectively.
Barometric Pressure
The minimum and maximum monthly atm pressure varies from 985.0 to 999.8 hPA at
08:30hrs from 983.8 hPA to 996.9 hPA at 17.30hrs.
Rainfall
Total rainfall from March 2008 to February 2009 is recorded as 1571.3 mm. Maximum
numbers of Rainy days and maximum amount of rain occurred during the month of August,
2008.
Wind Speed
Analysis of hourly wind speed shows that the winds are generally light to moderate in this
area. The wind speed varies from 0.00 to 14.5 km/hr respectively and calm condition exists
for 28.07% of the time.
Wind Pattern
The wind rose diagram for pre monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon and winter seasons have
been drawn on the basis of hourly wind speed and direction data. The seasonal wind roses at
site are given from Exhibit 3.7.1 to 3.7.4. The predominant wind direction is observed from
West, South-West and North-East direction during the study period.
The location of the monitoring stations with reference to the proposed plant site is given
in Table 3.8.1 and shown in Exhibit 3.8.1.
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out with a frequency of twice a week at all
six locations.
Ambient air at the monitoring location is sucked through a cyclone. Coarse and non-
respirable dust is separated from the air stream by centrifugal forces acting on the solid
particles and these particles fall through the cyclone's conical hopper and get collected in
the sampling cap placed at the bottom. The fine dust (<10 microns) forming the
respirable particulate matter (RPM) passes the cyclone and is retained on the filter paper.
A tapping is provided on the suction side of the blower to provide a suction for sampling
air through a set of impingers containing absorbing solutions for SO2 and NOx. Samples
of gases are drawn at a flow rate of 0.2 lpm.
TSPM and RPM have been estimated by gravimetric method. Modified West and Gaeke
method (IS-5182 part-II, 1969) has been adopted for estimation of SO2 and Jacobs-
Hochheiser method (IS-5182 part-IV, 1975) has been adopted for the estimation of NOx.
Calibration charts have been prepared for all gaseous pollutants.
industrial and mixed use areas. The levels of TSPM in the range of 52-178 µg/m3 are
observed in the area.
Respirable Particulate Matter: The maximum value for RPM is observed at Vidyutpur
Nagar, as 81.0 µg/m3 while 24 hours applicable limit is 150 µg/m3 for industrial and
mixed-use areas. The levels of RPM in the range of 28-81 µg/m3 are observed in the
area.
SO2: The maximum value for SO2 is observed as 14 µg/m3 at Vidyutpur Nagar.
Relatively lower concentrations of SO2 were observed at all the sampling locations when
compared to the standard limit of 120 µg/m3 for industrial and mixed-use areas. The
levels of SO2 in the range of 4-14 µg/m3 are observed in the area.
NOx: The levels in all the stations show relatively higher values of NOx. The maximum
value has been observed 25.0µg/m3 at Vidyutpur Nagar whereas, the standard limits is of
120 µg/m3 for industrial and mixed-use areas. The levels of NOx in the range of 5-
25µg/m3. are observed in the area.
Table 3.8.3: Ambient Air Quality around Tanda TPP
(Location wise Seasonal Results)
Monitoring Pollutant Monitored Values in µg/m3
Location Summer Post Monsoon Winter
Min. Max. Mean Min. Max. Mean Min. Max. Mean
Raipur RPM 30 59 42.6 40 55 45.6 44 59 48.2
TSPM 83 129 105.3 91 123 105.4 96 129 112.7
SO2 4 12 7.3 6 10 7.2 7 12 8.6
NOX 7 15 11.2 8 14 11.5 9 15 12.5
Jigna RPM 39 61 50.1 45 53 50.3 49 56 52.4
TSPM 80 162 124 86 155 119.1 52 162 124.7
SO2 4 11 7.1 6 9 7.4 8 11 8.0
NOX 7 19 12 9 17 11.1 10 19 13.2
Ghazipur RPM 28 69 47 33 62 48.6 38 69 52.9
TSPM 78 124 100 80 119 100.3 85 124 103.6
SO2 4 12 8.8 8 11 9.6 10 12 10.1
NOX 7 19 12 9 17 13 11 19 13.8
Kinwari RPM 35 65 47.5 37 61 50.5 41 65 52.0
TSPM 103 139 123.5 115 131 125.5 121 139 127.9
SO2 5 11 7.8 7 10 8.5 8 11 9.0
NOX 7 20 12.5 9 18 13.2 10 20 14.1
Vidyutpur RPM 40 81 61.4 52 75 63.2 57 81 66.4
Nagar TSPM 120 178 146 128 169 150 135 178 153.9
SO2 5 14 9 7 12 9.4 10 14 10.0
NOX 5 25 15.2 14 22 17.9 17 25 19.7
Rustampur RPM 33 63 47 39 58 47.1 42 63 50.7
TSPM 72 134 105.2 77 127 102.1 83 134 106.7
SO2 4 13 8 6 11 8.3 7 13 9.0
NOX 8 18 12.6 11 16 13.4 12 18 16.4
RPM 28 81 51.31
TSPM 52 178 118.66
SO2 4 14 8.51
NOX 5 25 13.63
The terrestrial sampling was carried out using list count quadrate method and transects
cutting across different habitats. The transect data is useful to describe general vegetation
pattern over large area and for quantification of density and abundance of the vegetation
in the study area. Three locations were selected for ecological survey, as described in
Table 3.9.2 and in Exhibit 3.9.1.
The vegetation survey was carried out by laying out a quadrate of size 10m x 10m for
trees, 5m x 5m for shrubs and 1m x 1m for herbs. A total no. of 10 quadrants were laid at
each station and the density, abundance and species diversity index of different species
were calculated. The results are presented in Tables 3.9.3 to 3.9.5.
3.9.3 Crops
The major agricultural crops are Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Maize (Zea mays), Rice
(Oryza sativa), and Millets (Sorghum vulgare). A number of leguminous crops are
grown for crop rotation purpose such as Moong (Phaseolus mungo), Masoor (Lens
culnaris), Arhar (Cajanus cajan), Gram (Cicer arietinum), and Pea (Pisum sativum).
Cash crops like Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Potato (Solanum tuberosum),
Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) and Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) are also grown in the
area.
3.9.4 Fauna
The domestic animals observed in the study area are mainly mammals, as listed in the
Table 3.9.6. In absence of natural forests in the study area as shown in satellite imaginary
and also confirmed by Forest Department, Ambedkar Nagar District, no wild animals are
found in the study area. A list of Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Rodents based on
information gathered from local enquiries and Forest department is presented in Table-
3.9.7.
Table 3.9.6: List of Domestic Fauna Observed in the Study Area
S. No. Zoological Name Common Name
1. Bos indicus Cow
2. Bubalus indicus Buffalo
3. Cains familieris Dog
4. Capra hircus Goat
5. Equus cabilus Horse
6. Equus hermionus Ass
7. Felis domesticus Cat
8. Ovius polic Sheep
9. Sus cristatus Pig
The names of observed genera of phytoplankton, zooplanktons and fishes are presented
in Tables 3.10.2, 3.10.3 and 3.10.4.
3.11 NOISE
Noise is said to be defined as an unwanted sound. It is, therefore, necessary to measure
the environmental noise in and around the power plant.
3.11.1 Methodology
The intensity of sound energy in the environment is measured in a logarithmic scale and
is expressed in a decibel (dB) scale.Ordinary sound level meter measures the sound
energy that reaches the microphone by converting it into electrical energy and then
measures the magnitude in dB. In a sophisticated type of sound level meter, an additional
circuit (filters) is provided, which modifies the received signal in such a way that it
replicates the sound signal as received by the human ear and the magnitude of sound
level in this scale is denoted as dB(A). The sound levels are expressed in dB(A) scale for
the purpose of comparison of noise levels, which is universally accepted by the
international community.
Noise levels were measured using an Integrating sound level meter manufactured by
Cygnet (Model No. 2031). It has an indicating mode of Lp and Leq. Keeping the mode
in Lp for few minutes and setting the corresponding range and the weighting network in
“A” weighting set the sound level meter was run for one hour time and Leq was
measured at all locations.
The day noise levels have been monitored during 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM and night noise
levels, during 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM at all the ten locations covered in 10 km radius of
the study area.
The L10, L50, L90, Leq, Ld, Ln, and Ldn were computed based on the sound pressure level
recorded. These are defined as follows:
L10 - The noise level that exceeds 10% of the time (measure of peak noise level).
L50 - The noise level that exceeds 50% of the time (measure of average noise level).
L90 - The noise level that exceeds 90% of the time (measure of background noise level).
Leq- 24 Hourly equivalent continuous noise level
Ld - Daytime Leq that has computed from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM.
Ln - Nighttime Leq , that is computed from 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM.
3.11.2 Types of Sound Fields
Based on the distance from the source of sound generation, the types of sound field are
identified. They are of three types viz. (i) Free Field (ii) Near Field and (iii) Far Field.
Note:
1. Daytime is from 6.00am to 10.00pm and Nighttime is from 10.00pm to 6.00a m.
2. Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals,
educational institutions and courts. Use of vehicle hours, loud speakers and bursting
of crackers are banned in these zones
4.0 IMPACTS
Table 4.2 lists various activities of operation and maintenance phase and their probable
impacts on various sectors of environment. Most of these impacts are long term impacts.
However, the significance of most of these impacts are envisaged to be low, as discussed in
the following sections.
• Loss of open space and visual impairment to the residents in the contiguous areas
4.3 SOILS
4.3.1 Impacts During Construction Phase
Constructional activities like leveling, excavation and removal of existing vegetation
would invariably disturb the soil of the area. The impacts on soil during construction
phase shall be mainly due to loss of topsoil in the construction areas and
4.4 HYDROLOGY
Tanda Thermal Power Project, Stage-II will abstract its entire water requirement (65
cusec) from Main Tanda Pump Canal on Saryu river, which is an irrigation canal. The
flow of the canal is regulated by UP Irrigation Department, which has already given
commitment for the supply of 65 cusecs of water considering other users in the
downstream side. Therefore, it is anticipated that there will be no significant impact
on the hydrology and water use of the area.
care has been taken to maximise the recycle/ reuse of effluents and minimize effluent
quantity. All major water systems of the plant (cooling water system, service water
system, coal handling water system and bottom ash handling system) have re-
circulatory systems. However, discharge of effluents from a power plant cannot be
totally eliminated.
The project would have a re-circulatory cooling system with cooling towers.
Therefore, there will be no thermal impact on the receiving water body. Entire cooling
tower blow down will be utilised for fire fighting, ash handling, coal dust suppression
and service water system. The sludges from clarifier and tube settler along with
neutralised DM Plant Regeneration Waste shall be discharged in ash disposal area and
filter backwash shall be recycled to the inlet of the clarifier. Thus there will be no
discharge of these effluents from the project.
The only effluents emanating from main plant area of project would be Boiler Blow
down and Ash Water Blow down from ash water recycling system. These effluents
shall be routed through a Central Monitoring Basin (CMB), where further equalisation
will take place. The CMB will have provisions for pH correction and monitoring the
water quality of final effluent leaving the plant premises. Sanitary effluents from main
plant and township will be treated in a sewage treatment plant.
Table 4.6.3: Key to Solar Radiation Delta-T (SRDT) Method for Estimating
Pasquill-Gifford (P-G) Stability Categories
DAY TIME
Wind Speed (m/s) Solar Radiation (W/m3)
≥ 925 925 – 675 675 – 175 ≤ 175
<2 A A B D
2–3 A B C D
3–5 B B C D
5–6 C C D D
≥6 C D D D
NIGHT TIME
Wind Speed Vertical Temperature Gradient, oC
(m/s) <0 ≥0
<2 E F
2.0 – 2.5 D E
≥ 2.5 D D
The maximum GLC’s for SPM, SO2 and NOx after implementation of the standards for
industrial and mixed use areas.
N
10000
8000
6000
Distance from Plant in meters
4000
2000
-2000
-4000
-6000
-8000
-10000
-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
Distance from Plant in meters
Exhibit
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4.6.1: Isopleths for SPM (μg/m ) on 24 Hourly Basis for
Tanda TPP, Stage-II
N
N
10000
8000
6000
4000
Distance from Plant in meters
2000
-2000
-4000
-6000
-8000
-10000
-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
10000
8000
N
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Distance from Plant in meters
4000
2000
-2000
-4000
-6000
-8000
-10000
-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
Where,
Sound Lp2 and L p1 are the Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) at points located at a
distances of r2 and r1 from the source. AE & AM are attenuations due to
Environmental conditions (E) and Machine correction (M). The combined effect of all
the sources can be determined at various locations by the following equation.
Where Lpa, Lpb, Lpc are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.
Where,
K1 = Factor for the background noise correction. The correction was not applied in
this modeling exercise, as it was not possible to measure the background noise
levels by putting off machines. Hence it was considered as zero.
K2 = Environmental correction
Table 4.7.1: Likely Noise Levels In Tanda TPP Stage- II (2x660 MW)
S.No. SOURCE NOISE LEVEL Leq in dB(A)
Unit-I Unit-II
1 Turbine Hall 90 90
2 Boiler Feed Pump 90 90
3 Circulating Water Pump 90 90
4 Primary Air Fan 90 90
5 Force Draft Fan 90 90
6 Instrument Air Compressor 90 90
7 Diesel Generator 75 75
8 Induced Air Fan 85 85
Note: *After acoustic enclosure
restricted to surrounding flora within the plant boundary and on the immediate
agricultural field.
4.8.2 Impact During Operation Phase
Particulates and sulphur dioxide are major air pollutants of a coal based thermal
power plant. The impact on the terrestrial ecosystem due to operation of the thermal
power project may occur from deposition and absorption of air pollutants on flora and
soil surfaces.
Deposition of fly ash on leaves may interrupt gaseous exchange through stomatal
clogging, thereby affecting plant growth However, the impact due to operation of the
project is envisaged to be negligible, as incremental ground level concentration of
SPM due to emissions from the project is predicted to be 2.58 µg/m3 only. The
predicted maximum incremental ground level concentration of SO2 due to operation
of project is 44.78 µg/m3 resulting in maximum ground level concentration of SO2 as
58.78 µg/m3. This is well within the Indian Standards for Ambient Air Quality. Since
most of the tree species occurring in the area are deciduous, they have high Air
Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI), and therefore impact of SO2 will not be significant.
Table 5.1.1: Proposed Pollution Monitoring Programme for Tanda TPP, Stage-II
Area of Number of Frequency of Parameters to be Analysed
Monitoring Sampling Sampling
Stations
Meteorology One Continuous/ Wind speed and direction,
Daily Max. and Min. Temperature,
Humidity, Solar Insolation,
Atm. Pressure, Rainfall
Ambient Air Four Stations Twice a week; SPM, RPM, SO2 and NOx.
Quality 24 hourly
Noise Five Stations Once in a Ambient Equivalent
year for 24 continuous Sound Pressure
hours Levels (Leq) at day and
Night time.
Liquid Main Plant Monthly pH, Temp, Cond., TSS,
Effluents Effluents TDS, BOD, O&G, Phenolics
Quarterly Heavy Metals
Sanitary Effluents Monthly pH, Temp, Cond., TSS,
TDS, BOD, O&G, Phenolics
Quarterly Heavy Metals
Water Quality Tanda Main Canal Monthly pH, Temp, Cond., TSS,
(Intake) TDS, BOD, O&G, Phenolics
In order to monitor the effective functioning and efficiency of the sewage treatment
plant, the effluent shall be monitored on monthly basis.
5.1.6 Soils
The physico-chemical characteristics and nutrient content of soil shall be monitored
once in five years at ten locations near ambient air quality stations.
5.1.7 Noise
High noise areas inside the power plant and industrial, commercial, residential and
silence areas around the plant will be monitored with a frequency of once in a year.
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Tanda TPP stores a number of chemicals (such as liquid chlorine, hydrochloric acid,
sodium hydroxide, hydrogen gas, liquid ammonia) and flammables/ combustible
materials (such as furnace oil, light diesel oil, lubricants, petrol, diesel, coal etc.)
which are hazardous in nature. Considering the process and the material to be used at
Tanda TPP, the following hazards are identified along with the probable areas of
occurrence.
Nature of Hazard Potential Areas/ Locations of Occurrence
Fire Hazards (Slow • Coal Handling Plant/ Coal Conveyor.
Isolated or Fast • Cable Galleries/ Cable Trays in all plant sections.
Spreading) • Fuel Oil Handling and Storage Areas.
• Transformer and Switch Yard Areas.
• Oil and Lubricants Stores
• Boiler area.
Explosion Hazard • Hydrogen Plant
• Turbo generators
• Transformers.
• Boiler.
• Coal dust in mills and boilers.
Bursting Of Pipe • Steam pipes due to high pressure / temperature.
Lines & Vessels • Water pipes due to high pressure
• Hydrogen Lines and Chlorine Lines
Release Of Gases / • Chlorine in Water Treatment Plant.
Dust • Hydrogen in Turbo Generator area of main plant and H2
plant.
• Flue gases from ducts
• Coal dust in transfer points, CHP Crusher & Mill area.
Release Of Liquid • Chemicals tanks in Water Treatment Plant.
• Fuel Oil tanks in Fuel oil handling section.
• Chlorine from Chlorine toners
Communication System
Communication system at Tanda TPP includes
• Electrically operated emergency siren alarms (5 km. and 8 km. range) and hand
operated emergency siren alarms in fire stations.
• Public Address System in the main plant area and Portable PA System with Fire
Station.
• Hooters in Pre Treatment and Chlorine Handling Areas.
• Telephone and Intercom facilities at all desks and with officials.
• Intercom telephone connections with facilities of incoming P&T call at residences
to all officers and other important persons.
• P&T (STD) telephone, Fax, Telex facilities in the project.
• Mobile phones are also provided to all important officials.
Alarm
Tanda TPP has various alarm systems to denote different kinds of emergencies and
restoration of normalcy. The purpose of the alarm is to advice all persons on the out
burst of major emergency, the level of emergency (first, second or third level) and end
of emergency. The emergency alarm is located at central place and the control and
operation switch is under fire station control room in-charge. The alarm code is such
that the nature of emergency can be distinguished.
In addition to the support teams mentioned above, there will be a team for each
functional area, as described below:
Task Force ¾ To identify source of hazard and try to neutralize / contain it.
¾ To isolate remaining plant and keep that in safe conditions.
¾ To organize safe shutdown of plant, if necessary.
¾ To organize all support services like operation of the fire pumps,
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Essential Staff
In plant area immediately affected or likely to be affected, as decided by the Main
Controller, efforts will be needed to make shut down and make process units safe.
This work will be carried out by plant supervisors and essential operators provided
they can do it without exposing themselves to undue risk. Some workers / supervisors
will also be required to help the above works, for example- Attendants, Messengers,
Drivers, First Aiders, and Steno-Typists etc. These will be Essential Staff and it is the
responsibility of the Incident Controllers to identify the essential staff from a task
force and ask them to report at defined plant control centers so that they can be readily
contacted. It is also the responsibility of the Work incident Controller to remove all
non-essential staff to assembly points.
First Information
The first person who observes / identifies the emergency shall inform by shouting and
by telephone to the shift engineer and fire station about the hazard. The shift engineer
will inform to Main Controller, Incident Controller and also telephone operator, who
shall communicate it to all key officers about the emergency.
Mutual Aid
There are no industries around Tanda TPP which could give immediate help to NTPC,
Tanda. Hence, efforts have been made establish possible infrastructural facilities at
the Project itself. In the event of extreme emergency, help through District
Magistrate, Ambedkar Nagar and Tehsil authorities can be obtained for which
requisite line up is existing at NTPC, Tanda.
There are two types of mock drills recommended in Disaster Management Plan – Full
Mock Drill (to be conducted at least once in 6 months) and Disaster Management
Efficacy Drill (to be conducted at least once in 3 months). The details of these drills
are presented in following sections.
• To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in
the design, construction, operation and maintenance of plants, machinery and
equipment.
• To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees.
• To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and
clothing, and to ensure their proper use.
• To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their
work which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety.
• To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making
necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light of experience
and up to date knowledge.
• To provide appropriate facilities for first aid, prompt treatment of injuries and
illness at work.
• To provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision in
health and safety and first aid and ensure that adequate publicity is given to
these matters.
• To ensure proper implementation of fire prevention and an appropriate fire
fighting service, together with training facilities for personnel involved in this
service.
• To ensure that professional advice is made available wherever potentially
hazardous situations exist or might arise.
• To organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness
and incident involving personal injury or injury to health with a view to taking
corrective, remedial and preventive action.
• To promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and
safety matters to ensure effective participation by all employees.
• To publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common
language of employees.
• To prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation/process involved
in a project.
• To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals
of all buildings, equipments, work places and operations.
• To co-ordinate the activities of the company and of its contractors working on
the Company’s premises for the implementation and maintenance of safe
systems of work, to comply with their legal obligations with regard to the
health, safety and welfare of their employees.
procedure. These plans must be communicated to all staff and rehearsed from time to
time.
• Fire fighting training and the formation of fire-fighting team on a voluntary basis
will be encouraged by the Project/Station Management.
• All accidents and dangerous occurrences will be reported immediately to the
General Manager who will implement an established procedure to ensure that an
investigation takes places and recommendations are made to prevent recurrence.
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WATER ENVIRONMENT
Cooling Towers Part of Main Plant O&M Group at Site Provision of Rs.
Package 110.04 Cr. in F.R.
Main Plant Effluent Part of Main Plant O&M (Water Treatment Provision of Rs. 9.0
Treatment Plant including Package Plant) Group at Site Cr. in F.R.
Central Monitoring Basin
Sewage Treatment Plant Part of Main Plant Township Administration Provision of Rs. 1.0
Package Group at Site Cr. in F.R.
NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Design of equipment/ Included in Technical
Provision of acoustic Specification
enclosures/ barriers/ shields
to reduce noise
Provision of personal To be provided to
protective equipments like workers in high noise
ear plugs and ear muffs area.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Dry fly ash collection and Part of main plant Ash handling group at site
loading system package
Disposal of Unused Ash - Ash handling group at site Provision of Rs.
140.1 Cr. in F.R.
Township Solid Waste Through Contractor Township Administration
Group
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OTHERS
Afforestation and Green State Forest Department/ Horticulture group at site Provision of Rs. 2.0
Belt Development other agency Cr. in F. R.
Control of Fire and Part of Main Plant Safety Group at Site Provision of Rs.
Explosion Hazard Package 31.95 Cr. in F. R.
Environmental Lab. In-house/ out-sourcing Chemistry Group at Site Provision of Rs. 0.5
Equipment Cr. in F. R.
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existing plant boundary for Tanda TPP, Stage-I. Therefore, there is no space available
for separate raising of Green Belts for Stage-I and II.
Even with the existing constraints of space, forestation and plantation activities have
already been implemented under Stage-I of the project in the form of strips and
patches and the same is planned in balance available space in plant and township
areas for implementation under Stage-II. In order to compensate for non-availability
of area for plantation, the plantation activities are also being undertaken in the
surrounding villages, with the help of State Forest Department. So far (from 2000 to
2008), more than 1,80,000 trees have been planted.
An afforestation plan for the project has been developed based on “Guidelines for
Developing Green Belt” published by Central Pollution Control Board. The main
objective of the afforestation plan is to provide a barrier between the plant and the
surrounding areas. In addition, it is also aimed at the following:
1. To reduce air pollution.
2. To attenuate noise generated by various machines.
3. To attenuate the effect of accidental release of toxic gases
4. To reduce the effect of fire and explosion
5. To improve the general environment and aesthetics of the area
6. To provide suitable habitat for fauna
7. To control soil erosion
8. To obscure the proposed facilities from general view.
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Plants selected from the list given in Table 8.4.1 shall be planted during the
development of green belt. In order to prevent fugitive dust emissions, the basal area
for green belt development will be covered by grasses and leguminous plants.
Tolerant
(To) or Deciduous (De)
Sensitive Height in or Evergreen
Name (Se) Habitat meters (Ev) Flowering Season
Abutilon indicum Tolerant Shrub 5 Deciduous. Most of the year
Acacia auriculiformis Tolerant Tree. 16 Evergreen June - Jan.
Acacia dealbato Tolerant Tree. 15 Evergreen. April - June
Acacia leucophloea Tolerant Shrub 3 Deciduous Jan.-Feb.
Acacia nilotica Tolerant Tree 8 Evergreen Aug - Jan.
Acacia pennata Tolerant Shrub Evergreen June - Aug.
May June, Oct -
Acacia polyacantha Tolerant Tree 10 Semi deciduous. Nov.
Aug - Mid Sept,
Acacia senegal Tolerant Tree 5m Deciduous Nov. - Mar.
Acacia sinuata Tolerant Tree 10
Acacia tortilis Tolerant Tree 8m Evergreen
Achras sabot Tolerant Tree. 10 Evergreen Sept. - Dec.
Adenanthera pavonina Tolerant Tree 20 Deciduous Mar - Aug.
Aegle mormelos Tolerant Tree 12 Evergreen May - July
Ailanthus altissima Tolerant Tree 12 Deciduous Sept - Nov.
Ailanthus excelsa Tolerant Tree 20 Deciduous. Feb - March
Alangium chinense Tolerant Tree 10 Deciduous.
Albizic chinensis Tolerant Tree 10- I 2 Deciduous April - June.
Albizia lebbeck Tree 20 Deciduous April - May
Albizia moluccana Tree 15 Evergreen July-Oct.
Albizia odoratissirna Tolerant Tree 18 Evergreen April - June.
Albizia procera Tolerant Tree 20 Deciduous June - Sept.
Aleurites fordii Tolerant Tree 8 Deciduous April - June.
Alstonia scholaris Tree I5 Evergreen Dec - Mar.
Small
Anona squamosa tree 10 Evergreen March - July
Anona reticulata. Tree 10 Evergreen June.
Anogieissus latifolia Tolerant Tree 20 Evergreen May - July
Anthocepholus
chinensis Tolerant Tree 20 Deciduous Nov - Feb.
Aphanamixis
polystachya Tolenrant Tree 13 Evergreen July.
Artocarpus heterophyllu Tree 10 Evergreen Nov. - Jan.
Jon - March, Aug.
Azadirachta indica Tolerant Tree 20 Evergreen Sept.
Balanites roxburghii Tolerant Tree 9m Evergreen April - June.
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Bambusa arundinacia
(Retz) Tolerant Shrub. 20m Deciduous.
Shrub/tall
perennial
Barnbusa vul!garis Tolerant grasses. 15m Deciduous.
Barringtonia March - May,
acutangula Tolerant Tree 9-12 m Evergreen Sept Oct.
Bauhinia acuminata Tolerant Shrub. 3m Deciduous June
Bauhinia purpurea Tolerant Tree 7m Deciduous Sept - Nov.
Small
Bauhinia racemosa Tolerant tree 5m Deciduous Mar - June
Bauhinia sesquare Tolerant Tree 10m Deciduous Sept - Nov.
Bauhinia varigata Tolerant Tree 5 rn Deciduous Nov.
Bischofia javanica Tolerant Tree 15m Semi deciduous. April Sept
Bougainvillea Throughout the
spectabilis . Tolerant Shrub 8m Evergreen year.
Bridelia squamosa Tolerant Tree 10m Deciduous May - Oct.
Broussonetia papyrifera Tolerant Tree 12m Deciduous Aug - Nov.
Buchanania I nzon
Spreng. Tolerant Tree 13M Evergreen Jan - Mar.
Small Throughout the
Cailistemon citrinus Tolerant tree 5m Evergreen year esp. April
Calophyllum
inophyllum Tolerant Tree 18m Evergreen Dec - Jan.
Calotropis gigantea Tolerant Shrub 5m Evergreen Feb - July
Calotropis procera Tolerant Shrub 6m Evergreen December
Carissa spinarum Tolerant Shrub 3m Evergreen Mar - May
Cassia filstula Tolerant Tree 12m Deciduous March - May
Cassia javanica Tolerant Tree 12m Deciduous May - June
Cassia pumila Tolerant Tree 10-12m Evergreen
Cassia renigera Tolerant Tree 10m Deciduous May - June
. Classia siamea Tolerant Tree 10- I2m Evergreen Aug - May.
Feb - April, Sept -
casuarina equisetifolia Tolerant Tree 10m Evergreen Oct
Ceiba pentandra Tolerant Tree 15m Deciduous March - July
Citrus aurantium Tolerant Tree 5m Evergreen Sept - Nov
Citrus limon Tolerant Shrub 3m Evergreen Nov - Jan
Clerodendrum
infortunatum Tolerant Shrub 3-4m Evergreen Oct - Jan
Throughout the
Cocos nucifera Tolerant Tree 10-15m Evergreen year
Cordia dichotoma. Tolerant Tree 10m Evergreen March - April
Dalbergia latifolia Tolerant Tree 20m Semideciduous August - Sept
Dalberqia sisoo Tolerant Tree 10m Evergreen March - June
Delonix regia Senstive Tree 15m Deciduous Aprill - June
Shrub /
tall
perennial
Dendrocalamus strictus Tolerant grass. 12m Deciduous
Derris indica Tolerant Tree 10m Evergreen April - June
Dryptes roxburghii Tolerant Tree 15m Evergreen Mar - May
Ernbrica officinalis Tolerant Tree 5m Deciduous June - July also in
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9.4.4 Hydro-Geology
The general topography of the study area is flat and it is situated in Tarai region,
i.e. low valley of river Ghaghra. Ghagra river originates in the southern slopes of
the Himalayas near Manasarowar Lake in Tibetan plateau, and it finally joins the
Ganges at Chapra in Bihar, after traversing a distance of about 1080 km. Ghaghra
is an important tributary of the Ganges. Ghaghra river flows in the form of
continually shifting channel within a broad sandy bed, due to large islands are
formed within the river bed.
The study area is underlain by Quaternary alluvium brought by Ghaghra and its
tributaries. It comprises of various grades of alluvium, gravel, kankar and clay.
The upper belt is called 'Uparhar' and the soil texture is yellowish clay. The basin
land of the rivers is mostly sandy soil, and the land adjacent to the rivers is sandy
loam.
The study area has four tier aquifer system. The ground water occurs under
unconfined to confined conditions. The pre-monsoon depth ranges from 2.5 to
6.19 mbgl while post-monsoon depth to water table varies from 1.20 to 6.98 mbgl.
The flood plains bordering Ghaghra river have shallow water table at about 2
mbgl. The study area still has potential for further ground water development.
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9.4.5 Soils
The entire study area is covered with thick alluvial soils brought by river Ghaghra
and its tributaries. The main type of soils are the loamy or dumat, the clayey or
matar and the sandy soil, found along the high banks of river Ghaghra. Soils are
calcareous and the native vegetation consists of shrubs and low grasses. The
fertility of the soil is medium to moderate.
Two seasonal sampling and analysis of soil samples were undertaken at ten
locations within the study area. The results of the analysis indicates that the soils
are sandy loam/ loamy sand type. The soils are alkaline in nature and clay content
of the soil is high (around 20-30%) at most of the locations.
9.4.7 Meteorology
Climatological parameters recorded during the period 1951-1980 at India
Meteorological Department (IMD) Observatory at Faizabad (located at about 45 km
East of the project) have been used to establish general meteorological regime of the
study area while meteorological data recorded at site during the monitoring period
has been used for interpretation of the baseline scenario as well as for input to
prediction model for air quality.
The IMD data indicate that the study area has a hot and humid tropical climate.
The annual mean maximum and minimum temperature recorded at Faizabad were
32.0°C and 18.5°C respectively. About 88% of the normal Rainfall is received
during monsoon month i.e June to September. The average annual rainfall is
1126.1 mm and there are average 49.9 rainy day in the year. The rainiest month is
August and the driest month is November.
The average temperature recorded at site was 25°C, with the daily maximum
temperature 39.5°C and minimum daily temperature 5.1°C. The monthly mean
wind speed varies from 1.15 to 7.91 Km/hr respectively and calm condition exists
for 28% of the time. The predominant wind directions are from West, South-West
and North-East.
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9.4.11 Noise
Two seasonal noise surveys was undertaken in the study area to assess the
background noise levels in different zones viz., Residential, Industrial,
Commercial and Silence zones. Ten (10) locations spread over an area of 5 kms
radius from the project were selected for noise level measurement. The noise level
varied between 38.5 and 52.5 dB (A) during daytime and 33.6 to 48.3 dB(A)
during night time.
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9.5.4 Soils
The impact of Tanda TPP, Stage-II is envisaged to be negligible, as incremental
ground level concentration of SPM due to emissions from the project is predicted
to be 2.58 µg/m3 only and resultant maximum ground level concentration of SO2 is
well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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9.5.9 Noise
The major sources of noise during the construction phase are vehicular traffic and
construction equipment, which generate noise ranging between 75-90 dB(A). The
predicted noise level due to operation of such equipment at a distance of 1 km
from the source is 37.4 dB(A). The ambient noise level recorded during field
studied in the near by area located at a distance of 1 km from the main plant
ranges between 39.5–52.5 dB(A). As the ambient noise levels are higher than the
predicted noise levels, due to masking effect, no increase in the ambient noise
levels during construction phase is envisaged
Thus, there would not be any adverse impact due to construction and operation of
the plant on the residents in the nearby villages. However, workers within the
construction area and plant area, may be affected due to high noise levels.
Adequate protective measures in the form of ear-muffs / ear plugs/ masks shall be
provided to such persons, which will minimise / eliminate such adverse impacts.
In addition, reduction in noise levels shall also be achieved through built-in design
requirements to produce minimum noise, proper lay out design, adding the sound
barriers, use of enclosures with suitable absorption material etc.. Provision of
green belt and afforestation will further help in reducing the noise levels.
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9.12 CONCLUSIONS
Based on the above, it is concluded that the adverse environmental impacts due to
construction and operation of Tanda TPP, Stage-II can be mitigated to an
acceptable level by implementation of various mitigatory measures envisaged.
The benefits of the project are much more significant than its environmental
impacts.
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M/S Mantec consultants Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi were engaged as consultants for
carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment Study. Brief resume of the
manpower engaged for EIA Study is given in Table 10.1.1.
Note
Application
To,
Member Secretary,
UP Pollution Control Board,
Lucknow.
I/We submit an application for “No Objection Certificate” from the pollution and
environmental angle to the UP Pollution Control Board for the proposed
industry (named) Tanda Thermal Power Project, Stage-II owned by NTPC
Limited, New Delhi and proposing to manufacture Electricity (1,320 MW)
(Products) per day after consuming coal 22,000 Tons per day as raw material.
The proposed unit shall be within existing premises of Tanda Thermal Power
Project near Bahadurpur village in Ambedkar Nagar (U.P.).
Applicant
Name and Designation
Name of the Industry
Date:
Enclosures:
1. Annexure to NOC Application
2. Site plan and the details of forest, human settlement, road railway etc.
within the radius of 2.0 km.
3. Plant layout plan showing stack, drains, green belt, solid waste disposal
space, and details of pollution control space etc.
4. Water/ Air pollution control scheme with time bound programme.
5. Registration of industries department, UP Govt./ Govt. of India.
6. Details of manufacturing process and flow sheet.
7. Industrial Project Report.
Annexure to NOC Application Form
6. Transformer
7. Transmission
Towers
ANNEXURE - III
Note: * - Requirements for Service Water and Coal Handling Plant shall
be drawn from Cooling Tower Blowdown
Chemical Properties
Silica 62.3-68.8
Al2O3 18.3-23.8
Fe2O3 <1
CaO <1
MgO <1
TiO2 1.27-1.57
Na2O <1
K2O 1.01-1.33
ANNEXURE - VI
Details of Use and Storage of Hazardous Materials
(Tanda TPP, Stage-II)
S. Materials Type of No. of Maximum
No. Container Containers Storage
Capacity
Hazardous Chemicals
1. Hydrochloric Acid (30% Rubber Lined
Concentration)
2. Caustic Soda (48% M. S. Tank
To be decided during detailed
Concentration)
design.
3. Liquid Ammonia (22-25%) HDPE Drums
4. Liquid Chlorine Chlorine
Tonner
Flammable/ Combustible Material
1. Coal Open Yard
2. Petrol Tank
3. Diesel Tank
To be decided during detailed
4. Heavy Fuel Oil/ High Speed Tank
design.
Diesel
5. Light Diesel Oil Tank
6. Lubricants M. S. Drums
The above storage facilities shall be augmented during Stage-III. However, exact
quantities of the above materials shall be decided during detailed design stage.
ANNEXURE - VII