Khe Bo Hydropower Plant is ready to respond to natural disasters

The motto of "4 on-site" (on-site command; on-site forces; on-site materials and means; on-site logistics) and "3 readiness" (proactive prevention, timely response, urgent and effective recovery) has been consistent throughout the process of implementing PCTT - TKCN inKhe Bo Hydropower PlantTherefore, from the beginning of 2021, the factory has developed a plan to implement disaster prevention and control work, including assigning specific tasks to each department; strengthening the command board, disaster prevention and control teams; preparing a report to assess the entire dam and the current status.Dam safetybefore the rainy season.

Khe Bo Hydropower Plant. Photo: HV

Along with that, it is necessary to develop and issue a disaster response plan, organize a comprehensive inspection of the equipment system and Khe Bo hydropower project before the 2021 flood season; inspect the grounding and lightning protection systems, inspect material warehouses and have fully prepared materials, tools, equipment and means according to the approved disaster response plan...

The factory also always focuses on repair and maintenance to ensure that the system of works and equipment; communication system; reservoir surveillance cameras; flood warning system downstream of the dam; main and backup power sources supplying the spillway always operate stably, reliably and ready to respond when natural disasters occur.

Timely report to Vietnam Electricity Development Joint Stock Company to review and adjust the operating process of Khe Bo Hydropower Reservoir and is appraising it to submit to Nghe An Provincial People's Committee for consideration and approval. The plant has organized an inter-agency meeting to summarize the PCTT - TKCN work in 2020 and propose directions and tasks for 2021 (indirectly).

Khe Bo Hydropower Plant produced more than 248 million kWh. Photo: HV

The factory has established a 6-member PCTT - TKCN Command Board and a 9-member Quick Response Team, which has worked very effectively in the past. In addition, this is a force responsible for coordinating with local authorities and people in implementing PCTT - TKCN in the area.

The factory also proactively implemented plans to ensure safety and prevent natural disasters in the context of complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic; to achieve the dual goal, from June 1, 2021, the Company has implemented centralized isolation of all officers and employees for production activities; thereby, ensuring resources are ready to mobilize when natural disasters occur.

Central control room. Photo: HV

Every year, workers are equipped with skills to handle unexpected situations when floods occur through disaster response drills. On-site PCTT - TKCN personnel are fully equipped with means and tools to promptly handle damage or incidents that may cause harm to the project.

Right from the beginning of the rainy season, the on-duty staff closely followed the inter-reservoir operation process on the Ca River basin and regulated the Khe Bo Hydropower Reservoir. Every day, the plant prepared hydrological bulletins to forecast floods in the reservoir, monitored parameters related to reservoir operations and transmitted them online to the Department of Water Resources Management of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment according to regulations.

Operation area of ​​Khe Bo Hydropower Plant. Photo: HV

In recent times, with the timely attention and support of Vietnam Electricity Development Joint Stock Company and local authorities, Khe Bo Hydropower Plant has carried out well the work of PCTT - TKCN. That result has significantly contributed to the safe and effective operation of the plant to promptly meet production needs. In the first 8 months of 2021, the electricity output of Khe Bo Hydropower Plant was more than 248 million kWh (reaching 121.04% of the plan for the first 8 months of the year), this is the motivation for the collective of cadres, workers and employees of the plant to strive to complete the production tasks of 2021.

Do Van Manh - Director of Khe Bo Hydropower Plant