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KEY ACTIVITIES ACHIEVEMENTS

TAS 2021

• Activities pertaining to those TAS targets due for December are under progress

TAS 2021 – ON GOING ACTIVITIES

• Works related to completing & reporting related the following TAS 2021 task:
(i) Applied Research Work
(ii) Expansion program for HRDC

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• As shared in the mail for Saturday cleaning effort, all the HRDC officials present, participated in the cleaning of designated areas on 2nd and 4th weeks of the month.
• Joint discussion with CTA on finalizing the “Transformer maintenance and overhauling guidelines” at HRDC conference hall on 19th November 2021.
• Presentation of Intermediate report on “Hydrogen Power: Generation and Utilization in Bhutan” by Austrian consultant and meeting with DGPC management
through VOIP on 19th November 2021.
• Discussion on timeline for finalizing the “Technical specification for implementing SCADA in THP” with O&M department and THP O&M through VOIP on 9th
November 2021.
• Draft preparation of “Technical specification for implementing SCADA in THP” among committee member comprising of O&M department, CoEACaP and O&M THP
at THP powerhouse w.e.f. 14th to 20th November 2021.
• Joint discussion on finalizing of “Technical specification for implementing SCADA in THP” with O&M department, THP O&M and BAEL through VOIP on 29th
November 2021.
• A proforma invoice pertaining to an inquiry from PHPA-1 for their requirement of Tan Delta tests on transformer bushings furnished on 29th November 2021.
• Discussion on final draft report on “Applied Research” among CoEACaP officials on 30th November 2021.
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

• Deepen Sharma, Head, CoEACaP attended an in-house training on “Leading Change through Leading Self” , conducted by resource person from Impact Plus
Consultancy Services, Thimphu, Bhutan on 24th & 25th November 2021.

PROCUREMENT OF KEY EQUIPMENT

• No Purchase Requisition (PR) for CoEACaP scheduled in November.

• Clarifications & Specifications for the PR items requisitioned by CoEACaP in the earlier months, being furnished, as and when enquired by MMD.
• Omicron CMC356_EH213J test kit calibrated, upgraded the firmware to the latest version and is ready for dispatch from New Delhi, India.
• MTE PTS 400.3 energy meter test kit dispatched at received at MTE New Delhi Service Centre for its inspection & calibration, dt. 24.22.2021
• Work order for repair/calibration of DCR60 HVDC ramp kit created and the consignment dispatched to ERDA, Vadodara, India, dt. 26.11.2021
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SERVICES PROVIDED IN NOVEMBER 2021

• Partial discharge measurement of GT1, GT2, GT3, GT4 and 5MVA transformer at KHP w.e.f. 2nd to 7th November 2021.
• Tan delta capacitance measurement and primary injection test of 5MVA power transformer at KHP, before and after replacement of transformer oil w.e.f. 4th to 11th
November 2021.
• Tan delta capacitance measurement and primary injection test of 5MVAR Shunt Reactor 2 at KHP on 9th November 2021.
• Partial discharge measurement of CHP generators ( Unit1, Unit2, Unit3 and Unit4) on 15th and 16th November 2021.
• Voltage withstanding test on 7 numbers of new PHPA-2 panel at BAEL, Chhukha on 29th November 2021.
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REVENUE FROM THE SERVICES

Revenue generated in the month of November 2021:

• CoEACaP – Nu. 0.056 M (Internal – Nu. 0.056 M & External – Nu.0.000 M)

• CoECGE -
• CoECBM -
Total Revenue Generated from all the CoEs - Nu. Million.
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FORTHCOMING MILESTONES
• Complete & submit the reports pertaining to the following for remaining of TAS 2021 related tasks :
(i) Applied Research
(ii) Expansion Program for HRDC
• Other related routine tasks pertaining to CoEACaP

KEY ACTIONS FOR NEXT MONTH

• Complete and submit the final Target Write-up for the proposed TAS 2022 targets
• Complete compilation & finalize reports of following TAS 2021 targets associated with CoEACaP
(i) Applied Research
(ii) Expansion Program for HRDC
• Necessary Coordination with TSD,THP for sending some of the CoEACaP’s test equipment to India for its annual calibration
• Representation of CoEACaP by lady officials as exhibitor on STEM education to students, under the initiatives of We-Power, to be held on 11 th
December 2021 at Hotel Olathang, Paro.
• Tan delta capacitance measurement test of power transformer bushing at PHPA-I.
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UPDATES ON TAS– 2021

Deadline/ Weightage
ISO SN Description Status
Target (%)

Set up of KHEL Quality Lab

Q
3.2.1 Review the quality control lab of other projects Mar 3
and set up the quality control lab of KHEL

JV in HM
As Per
Q 3.2.2 Establish and Train Team for Implementation of 5
Schedule
HM Services

• Spike Lighting arrester(2nos.) were installed at HRDC

complex
Provide Solutions for Earthing Issues • Additional reinforcing of the building’s earthing
O 3.2.3 Apr 2 system completed.
Implement solutions
• The final analyses & implementation report submitted
to management on 27.04.2021 for endorsement
• An approval was received on 05.05.2021.

Assessment, Review and Implement of

Transformer and Lubrication Oil Storage in
the Power Plants and Develop Plant Specific
Z 3.2.4 Guidelines Sep 10
Formulate and implement plant specific
guidelines on the storage of the transformer
and lubrication oil
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UPDATES ON TAS– 2021

Deadline/ Weightage
ISO SN Description Status
Target (%)

Instrumentation at Puna I
QO 3.2.5 May 5
Signing of contract and provide services

• Rendered & completed the relay testing services for

the entire protection relays in U-3.
• A report to be submitted for discussion & finalization
Provide Services to MHP Unit-III Addressing by 16th June 2021
Issues
QO 3.2.6 To provide technical support and services to Jun 3 • The report on HRDC Services Rendered to MHPA in
MHPA for Unit No. III along with the detailed Addressing the Issues of Failures in Unit-3 was
assessment report. approved on 23.06.2021.
• Services such as protection test, primary injection test,
open circuit and short circuit characteristic test prior
to commissioning of Unit-3 was provided w.e.f 1 st to
20th August 2021.

• A draft of review report has been circulated for final

Review the Financials and Strategies of HRDC review and comments within HRDC
3
to Address the Losses and Implement
• The report was compiled and presented to the
Q 3.2.7 Management on 25.06.2021 and to the DGPC Board on
Submit review report to Management Jun 30.06.2021.

Implement Recommendations Sep

Review/Update Dam Civil Structures and HM

Components of all Plants
QO 3.2.8 Sep 3
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UPDATES ON TAS– 2021
Deadline/
ISO SN Description
Target
Provide HRDC Services Outside of
Bhutan
Q 3.2.9
Initiate at least one service outside of
Bhutan
Exploratory Study for Conversion of
Electricity to Hydrogen Fuel & Green
E 3.2.10 Ammonia and to Other Energy Storage
Systems
Submit the study report to DHI
Condition Assessment of E&M
Equipment of THP
Submit first draft to management
QO 3.2.11
Submit final draft to management
Obtain approval of management
Intellectual Property Management
Weightage (%) Status
• A service (HV DC Test on Generator Stators) partially
related to this was rendered to VOITH Hydro at THyE
• Tan-Delta testing service for power transformer bushing
was rendered to GE, T&D on behalf of BPC at their
Sep 7
upcoming substation in Dochula
• A service (HV DC Test on Generator Stator of unit I)
partially related to this was rendered to VOITH Hydro at
THyE
• Literature Survey initiated & is in Progress
• CAD, CO is leading the task and HRDC concerned
officials are awaiting details of a way forward form CAD.
Oct 5 • A meeting with CAD and Uni of Graz, Austria was
conducted on 15.04.2021 to discuss way forward
• HRDC officials furnished the required data to CAD, CO
for further submission to Consultant on 17.05.2021.
• The first draft of the report was submitted, presented
and accepted by management dt. 25.03.2021.
• A meeting of the committee members held dt. 20th to
22nd Sept 2021 at HRDC Conf Hall THP to complete the
Mar 1 final draft of the report
Sep 3 • A final report presented to O&M Dept dt. 29th Sept.
2021 and a copy submitted to management for
endorsement
Nov 1 • Final Approval accorded dt. 30.11.2021, after it was re-
presented to management on 23rd Nov 2021
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UPDATES ON TAS– 2021

Deadline/
ISO SN Description Weightage (%) Status
Target

Conduct Criticality Assessment of Hydro-

Mechanical Equipment for all the Power
Plants
QO 3.2.13 Nov 7 Ongoing
To submit the criticality assessment
report on hydromechanical equipment
for all the power plants
Applied Research Works on Relevant • The proposal was approved on 05.05.2021. However,
Field
change of research topic to “Study on repeated failures
Submission of research proposal to the of MHPA unit 3(2019-2020)” was suggested. Accordingly
Q 3.2.14 Apr 2.5
management works are in progress.
Submission of final research report to the • Final draft report and discussion in progress. Final report
Dec 2.5 intended to be submitted by 2nd Week of December.
management for endorsement

Obtain Accreditation of the Laboratory

Testing Equipment and Services of HRDC • Feasibility study report was approved by the
management on 23.06.2021.
Q 3.2.15
Submit the feasibility study to • The “Obtain accreditation” part is considered non-
Jun 3 functional.
management
Obtain accreditation Dec 2

Submit Sediment Management/Analysis

Z 3.2.16 Report for DGPC Plants Jun-Dec 5
Submit half yearly report to Management
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UPDATES ON TAS– 2021

Deadline/
ISO SN Description Weightage (%) Status
Target

Guideline for Maintenance and

Overhauling of Transformers as Part of
Competency Building within HRDC
QO 3.2.17
resolve issues with all GT in the country in
terms of undertaking high end
maintenance works
• Literature Survey initiated & is in Progress.
• Guideline in draft stage, to be incorporated with CTA
Nov 5 draft report.
• Final report submitted dt. 22.11.2021 & endorsed by
management dt. 30.11.2021.

• Ground-work initiated & is in Progress

Conduct Partial Discharge (PD)
Measurement and Analysis of all the GTs
and Major Power Transformers across
QO 3.2.18 DGPC Plants
Conduct PD measurement and compile
the test records and findings for future
references
• Scheduled to take-up testing of THP’s GIS and Generator
on 31st March 2021.
Nov 5 • Completed for PD measurement of GTs(unit 2,4,5 &6) of
THP and two sets of 30MVA GTs of lowerstage, BHP.
• PD measurement of GT1 of THP done.
• Final report submitted to management dt. 29.11.2021 for
review and record.

JV/Partnership with International

Companies
Q 3.2.19 Nov 3 Ongoing
To explore the JV/Partnership with the
international companies

Capacity Building with ADA

To build the competency in geotechnical
Q 3.2.20 Nov 5
instrumentation as per the activities
outline in CDTA – phase II program
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UPDATES ON TAS– 2021

Deadline/ Weightag
ISO SN Description Status
Target e (%)

Expansion Program for HRDC

Ongoing
Q 3.2.21 To submit the detail assessment report for Dec 5
the expansion of HRDC services

Being Green Initiative

E To submit the quarterly report on the Jan-Dec 1
3.2.22
disposal of chemical and lubrication waste

Compliance to ISO-IMS and AMS

Z 3.2.23 Quarterly report submission as per Zero NC 1
compliance checklist and ensure zero NC

Implementation of safety culture

O 3.2.24 Quarterly report submission as per Safety Jan-Dec 1
checklist