One week training on Power System Awareness at Tata Power Skill Development Institute

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Date16th June2025 to 20th June 2025
VenueTPSDI Shahad
Resource PersonMr. Sandeep Dhondopant Kulkarni
Faculty CoordinatorMs. Supriya Shigwan
DepartmentElectrical and Computer Engineering
Event ObjectiveTo understand fundamentals concepts of power system
Event OutcomeGained practical knowledge on power system.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering organized a training programme in association with Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) Shahad on 16th June2025 to 20th June 2025. 8 students were present for training. The training was delivered by Mr. Sandeep Dhondopant Kulkarni, Mr. Satish Mahajan, Mr. Hari Rohra, and Mr. Gautam Sonawane TPSDI, Shahad. Experts are having more than 35 years of industrial experience. The training consists of both theory and hands-on skills. They gave theory explanation at beginning of session.

Contents that were discussed during the Training are as follows:

  • Safety precautions – importance of high danger zone (as the Power plant is of 11kV), various safety were introduced and were given to use by students for example: safety shoes, helmet
  • Basic overview of power system –overall generation, transmission, distribution and utilization is explained and how are they performed is demonstrated live.
  • Circuit breaker and relays – if fault occurs then Circuit Breaker should work. Also relay should indicate type of fault. This instrument is used to detect and stop the flow of current through the system.
  • Domestic wiring – Types of Wiring ,House Hold Typical Diagram ,Protection ,Type of wire & Conductor, Earthing , Types Of Wiring Diagram ,Fault
  • Metering – Various types of meter, their testing, calculation of billing using meter, smart meter usage in the grid.

Students gave a test prior to working in the power plant and also after the training one test was conducted. Certificates were issued after the test. Students were happy with the training program, course content and practical sessions. They gained theoretical as well as practical knowledge, which include overview of the power system.