Industrial Training Report On

“ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS AND MAINTENANCE”

at
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Bagalkot Zone,
Bagalkot.

Sangamesh. S. Doddamani.
(USN: 2BA06PES04)
 Industrial Training Report On
“ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS AND MAINTENANCE”
at
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Bagalkot Zone,
Bagalkot.

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

M.Tech in Power and Energy Systems

By
Sangamesh. S. Doddamani.
(USN : 2BA06PES04)

Under the guidance of

Dr. Suresh H. Jangamshetti S.S. Kolaki

PG Coordinator Executive Engineer(El),
E & EE Department Transmission Circle, KPTCL
Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot. Vidyagiri, Bagalkot.

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg.,

(Govt. Aided, AICTE – NBA Accredited. Recognized VTU Research Centre)
Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot-587102
(TEQIP Lead Institute AICTE Recognized, Affiliated to VTU Belgaum)
 Karnataka, INDIA
B.V.V.S
00 2007-08

Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot-587102

Karnataka, INDIA

B.V.V.S

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

CERTIFICATE

Certified that, Mr. Sangamesh. S. Doddamani.(USN:2BA06PES04) has

undergone Industrial Training at Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation
Limited, Bagalkot zone, Bagalkot., under the supervision of. Y. Nagraj Rao.
Superintendent Engineer, Transmission(W&M), KPTCL, Bagalkot.
The candidate has submitted the report entitled “Electrical Substations and
maintenance” after completion of Industrial Training.

Dr. Suresh H. Jangamshetti Dr. S G. Hiremath Dr. R. N. Herkal

PG Coordinator Head of Department Principal
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I express my gratitude to Dr. R.N. Herkal. Principal, BEC, Bagalkot., Dr. S. G.

Hiremath, HOD, E & E Engg, Shri. Govindraj. D. M. Chief Engineer, TZ, Bagalkot,
for giving permission to do the Industrial Training at KPTCL, Bagalkot Zone, Bagalkot.

I am thankful to Dr. Suresh H. Jangamshetti., Training Guide & Coordinator

of the programme, and Shri. Y. Nagaraj Rao. Superintendent Engineer(El), Tr.
(W&M), Bagalkot., for the guidance and encouragement given during training period.

I express my sincere thanks to Shri. S. S.Kolaki, EE(O), W&M, Bagalkot,

Shri. A. R. Afgan, E.E., M. W.D., Bagalkot, Shri. S. S. Umadi, E.E., M.W.D. Bijapur,
Mr. R. S. Ravishkumar, E.E., TL & SS, Bagalkot, for the valuable guidance given by
them during the training period.

I express my sincere thanks to the P.G. Programme faculty Dr.(Smt). Uma Rao,
Dr.(Smt). D.S. Jangamshetti, Shri. R.G. Patil, Shri S.M. Patil, Shri. V.D. Holla and
Shri. R.L. Naik, for their valuable guidance and assistance.

I am also thankful to Shri V. M. Kulkarni, JE, MWD., Shri. Rajesh Patel, Site
Engr., ABB, Bijapur and Shri. Shivappa V. Sobarad, AE(E), 220/110 KV Substation,
Bagalkot, who have spared their valuable time and shared there knowledge on substations
establishment, operation and maintenance.

I extend thanks to all the KPTCL Staff, Bagalkot Zone, who have helped during
training period.

Sangamesh. S. Doddamani.
USN:2BA06PES04
Abstract
Growing demand for the availability of reliable and quality power has made the
job of substations more important. This can be achieved by establishing the new
substations, with most efficient and reliable equipments and taking at most care in their
operation and maintenance. These aspects make the Power & Energy System Engineers
to know more about the establishment, operation and maintenance of substations. In this
view training was undertaken at KPTCL, Bagalkot zone, Bagalkot.

During training an effort was made to know about 1) Factors considered for
establishing new substations 2) Importance of substation earthing 3) Study of
operations and maintenance of major substation equipments and 4) Responsibilities of
Electrical Engineer’s in establishing operation and maintenance of substations. Industrial
Training was obtained at the following substations of KPTCL.

1. 110/11 KV Sub-Station Shiraguppi Tq: Bilagi

2. 110/11 KV Sub-Station, Sadapur Tq: Mudhol

3. 110/11 KV Sub-Station, Neerabudhihal, Tq: Badami

4. 220/110/33/11 KV Sub-Station, Bagakot

5. 110/11 KV Sub-Station, Bagalkot

6. 220/110/11 KV Sub-Station, Bijapur (Near Shivagiri)

Establishing the Substations near load centers, installing the standard and efficient
equipment and by the well planned maintenances schedule, make the utilities to minimize
losses reduce the cost of operation and maintenance and enable them to supply quality
and reliable power to the consumers.
 Contents
Page No.
1. About KPTCL 1

2. Establishing Substations 5

3. Earthing of Substations 7

4. Distribution of Transformers 19

5. Power Transformer 29

6. The Electric Substation and Its Maintenance 37

7. Duties of Shift Engineers In-charge of Substations 57

Conclusion 67

References 68

Annexure 69

a) KPTCL - Organizational Chart Bagalkot Zone

b) Line Diagrams of Sub stations, Transmission Line
Grid Maps, Towers, etc.
 ABOUT STUDENT

Mr. Sangamesh. S. Doddamani.

Sangamesh. S. Doddamani born in Guledgudd, Dist. Bagalkot, Karnataka, India., on 22nd

July, 1963. Obtained B.E.(Electrical) from Karnataka University Dharwad in 1985 and
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Computer Applications from National Institute of
Technical Teachers Training and Research, Channai in 1995. Areas of interest are Non-
Conventional Energy Sources and Microprocessors . Resource person for Workshops on
“ Better Learning Skills and Study Habits” and “Communication Skills” for Diploma
students.
Presently working as Selection Grade Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and
Electronics Engineering at B.V.V.S. Polytechnic(Autonomous), Bagalkot. and doing
M.Tech. in Power & Energy Systems at Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot.

Address:
Sangamesh. S. Doddamani.
“Santrupti”, 3rd Road, 14th Plot,
Opp: BEC Boys Hostel,
Vidyagiri, Bagalkot-587102.
Cell No: 94487 51831
Ph: 08354-233232

Email Id: sangameshdoddamani@rediffmail.com

 ABOUT TRAINING GUIDE

Dr. Suresh H. Jangamshetti

Dr. Suresh H. Jangamshetti was born in Bijapur, Karnataka, India on 28 may 1963. He
obtained B.E (Electrical) degree from Karnataka University Dharwad in 1985 and M.
Tech. (Power Systems) & Ph.D. (Wind Energy Systems) from IIT Kharagpur in 1989 &
2000 respectively. His areas of interest include Solar-Wind Energy Systems, SCADA &
EMS, Computer Applications to Power Systems, Microprocessor Based System Design
and Computer Relaying.

He has several publications in IEEE Transactions and Power Engineering letters. He has
attended National and International conferences. He has organized several Short Term
Training Programs for teachers and students. He own the “Outstanding IEEE Student
Branch Counselor” award for the 1996 at Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot,
India. He his a senior member of IEEE, life member of Indian society for Wind
Engineering, life member of ISTE and Member of Institution of Engineering (India). He
is the director for BVVS International programs and BEC-AICTE Coordinator.

Presently he his working as a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronics

Engineering at Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot. He is also adjunct visiting
professor to MIT Manipal.

Contact: jangam@rocketmail.com / suresh.j@ieee.org / shjeeed@becbgk.edu

 ABOUT TRAINING SUPERVISOR

S.S. Kolaki.
Executive Engineer(El),
Transmission Circle, KPTCL,
Vidyagiri, Bagalkot.
Cell No.: 94483 65288
Ph: 08354- 233032 & 233029 (off)

S.S. Kolaki. born in Gokak, Dist. Belgaum, Karnataka, India., on 11th June, 1950.
Obtained B.E.(Electrical) from Karnataka University Dharwad in 1974. Served as Asst.
Lecturer at B.V.B. College of Engineering, Hubli from 1975 to 1977. From 1977 joined
Karnataka Electricity Board as Asst. Engineer. Then served as Asst. Executive Engineer
in Meter Testing Sub Division, HESCOM, Bagalkot for 7 years.

Presently he his working as a Executive Engineer in Transmission Circle ( W&M ),

KPTCL, since 2005.
 Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
(Govt. Aided, AICTE-NBA accredited, Recognized VTU Research Center)
Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot -02
(TEQIP Lead Institute, AICTE Recognized, Affiliated to VTU Belgaum)
Karnataka, INDIA

PH: 08354 – 234060 (office), 234204 (TeleFax), 234457 (Dept), http://www.becbgk.edu

Conclusion
The following aspects play a vital role in providing reliable and quality power to the
consumers by the substations

7. Establishing the substations near to the load centers makes it possible to supply
quality and reliable power by the utilities at competitive prices by minimizing
losses in transmission and distribution.

8. Proper design of substation and by the use of efficient equipment provides a

high level of service continuity and flexibility of operation reducing the cost of
operation and maintenance.

9. Planned maintenance schedule keeps the substation equipment in proper

condition to provide reliable and efficient operation with reduced down time.
 References:

[1] Manual on “Duties of Shift Engineers In-charge of Sub-Stations( Up to 110 KV )”,

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited., KPTCL – 2/SD, April, 2000.
[2] Krishnaswamy K R Addl. Dir.(Retd.)/CPRI, “Maintenance of Power Transformers”
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, HRD Centre, May, 2004.
[3] “The Electric Sub Station and Its Maintenance” Karnataka Power – KPTCL, Vol-
1,April-May-June 2005.
[4] Study material on “Training Programme on Maintenance” KPTCL Training
Institute.
[5] www.kptcl.com