On Shrawan 18, 2082, the Department of Electrical Engineering at Khwopa College of Engineering arranged a field visit to the Panauti Hydropower Station in keeping with its dedication to academic excellence and industry-oriented learning. The purpose of this project was to expose faculty members directly to the real-world applications of hydropower production and operation.

The visit’s primary goals were to observe the operation and maintenance procedures of a functional hydropower plant and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various components of the hydropower system, including turbines, generators, control systems, and switchyards. The visit focused on enhancing faculty competence for future course planning, lab development, and research in hydropower, switchgear and protection, and Electrical Machines studies. It also emphasized the importance of connecting academic knowledge with practical hydropower applications.

Faculty members gained important knowledge about the principles of hydropower plants and the difficulties associated with their operation and control from the tour. The main highlights included the turbine-generator layout, performance monitoring, and a detailed examination of the water intake and flow management system. Field-based expertise was shared on power dispatching, protective mechanisms, SCADA-based automation and control systems, and grid connections. A thorough discussion of the operational difficulties in a run-of-river power station marked the end of the visit. The site engineer answered technical questions, gave a comprehensive tour of the station, and offered real-world experiences with efficiency optimization and system dependability.

The faculty team expressed that the visit significantly enriched their understanding of the complexities involved in hydropower generation. It also served as a preparatory step for enhancing course content in Power Systems, Energy Systems Planning, and Renewable Energy Technology. Such engagements help strengthen the academic-industry interface and enable faculty members to deliver more context-rich and application-oriented teaching.