SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME ON Distributed Generation & Power Quality in NIT Calicut

Preamble

           Proliferation of non-linear loads (rectifiers, Arcfurnace, variable speed drives, UPS, Pcs, printers, Domestic electronic equipment etc.) at industrial, commercial and residential sectors over the last 15 years have resulted in the degradation of power quality (PQ) in the power systems all over the world. On the other hand, the modern electronic loads place more stringent demands on quality of supply. Power Electronic equipment draw a distorted, non sinusoidal current waveform, harmful effects of various power quality problems (burning out of capacitors, motors, other equipment, fire hazards, malfunctioning of protection and control gears, metering errors, data loss in computers etc.) have resulted in for a greater focus on power quality issues in recent years. Adherence to the already developed and accepted international standards on harmonic pollution, flicker, sag etc. at both consumer end & utility end also will require a through understanding of source of PQ issues and the technology available for their mitigation. Power Quality Enhancement using Custom Power Devices considers the structure, control and performance of series compensating DVR, the shunt D-STATCOM etc. With ongoing regulatory, policy and structural changes in the Indian electricity industry following the Electricity Act 2003, the issue of Power Quality (PQ) is poised to become a figure-of-merit amongst the competing distribution utilities.

 

Course Content

• Power Quality -Concepts

• Power System Deregulation

• Distributed Generation-Technologies

• Optimal selection-Operation

• Power Quality/Harmonic Standards

• Sources of Power Quality Problems

• Power Quality Monitoring

• Harmful Effects of Impaired Power Quality

• Custom/FACTS Devises

• Case studies/Lab. sessions

 

Course Faculty

Faculty experts of NITC and Invited experts from Utilities/Industries/Research Institutions

Eligibility

The course is open to engineering teachers/practicing engineers, with specialisation in Electrical and Electronics engineering, who are working in Engineering Institutions /Colleges /Polytechnics (AICTE approved only) and from Electricity boards /Power Corporations/Industries and R&D Institutions.

Registration Fee

a)    Teachers from AICTE approved institutions /Colleges/Polytechnics: Rs. 300/- (refundable only if not selected or the course is attended fully on selection)

b)   Participants from Industries/Utilities/R&D/other organizations: Rs. 5000/- (this includes registration material, copy of the proceedings, simulation CD and working lunch only).

The registration fee shall be paid through crossed demand draft, drawn in favour of "Co-ordinator, STTP-EED, NIT Calicut" payable at State Bank of India, REC Chathamangalam Branch (Code 2207).

How to Apply

Application in the attached form or in the similar format duly recommended/sponsored by the concerned authority along with the DD for registration amount and a self addressed envelope, should reach the Principal coordinator on or before 26-5-2008. Application forms can also be downloaded from EED web site (www. web.nitc.ac. in/~ee/pq).

Important Dates

Selection will be on first come first served basis subject to AICTE and NITC norms. Last date for receipt of applications: 26-05-08 Intimation of selection: on or before 01-06-08

 

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