R&D CONCLAVE 2012

EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF R&D IN INDIAN POWER SECTOR

19th 20th October 2012 MAVALANKAR AUDITORIUM OPP. SHRAM SHAKTHI BHAVAN, RAFI MARG, NEW DELHI 110 001

ORGANIZED BY CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY SEWA BHAVAN, R K PURAM, NEW DELHI 110 016 www.cea.nic.in CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BANGALORE 560 080, INDIA Website: www.cpri.in

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OVERVIEW OF INDIAN POWER SECTOR

Power Sector is at a crucial juncture of its evolution from a controlled environment to a competitive, market driven regime which endeavors to provide affordable, reliable and quality power at reasonable prices to all sectors of the economy. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of our country has been growing at the rate of about 8% for the last several years. The liberalization and globalization of the economy has provided the much needed impetus to industrial growth. The fast track growth of commercial ventures in India has enabled penetration of technology and I.T. in the day-to-day life of the common man and this has lead to higher growth in demand for power. In the present scenario it is essential that development of the Power Sector shall be commensurate with the overall economic growth of the nation. India is well positioned globally and stands out for its uniqueness and diversity. Sources for power generation range from commercial sources like coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to other viable non-conventional sources like wind, solar and bio-mass etc. In order to meet the increasing requirement of electricity, massive capacity additions are being planned during the next decade. The Power Sector is endeavoring to meet the challenges of providing adequate power needed to fuel the growing economy of the country within the realm of sustainable development and low carbon growth. Thrust is also accorded to maximizing efficiency in the entire electricity chain, which has the dual advantage of conserving scarce resources and minimizing the effect on the environment. In this background, it is strongly

felt that there should be a platform to aggressively discuss and debate all issues concerning the growth of Indian Power sector in the years to come. These issues will be addressed at the R&D Conclave 2012. 2.0 MINISTRY OF POWER - ACHIEVEMENTS AND INITIATIVES The Mission of the Government is to provide quality power to all at reasonable rates. The enactment of the Electricity Act in June 2003 was a major milestone, which paved way for development of the power sector within a competitive and liberal framework while protecting the interests of the consumers, as well as creating an eco-system for attracting investments in the sector. The National Electricity Policy and the National Tariff Policy were finalized by the Government to steer the evolution of the power sector within the ambit of the Act. However, while traversing the developmental path, need for review of certain aspects of the Electricity Act and the Governments policies is inevitable. This was essential in order to make the Governments objectives achievable in accordance with the stipulated intentions and boundaries of the institutional and financial viability. The power sector may find it difficult to focus on its social commitments unless it is commercially and financially viable. To ensure that the benefits of the increased availability of power reach the poorest of the poor in rural areas, the Government has implemented the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana with vigor and determination. The Governments R-APDRP initiative aims at reducing AT&C losses through application of IT for energy auditing and accounting and through technological up gradation and strengthening of distribution infrastructure in addition to ensuring supply of reliable and quality power. Reliability is manifested in the twin matrix of system availability and adequate reserves and redundancies across the value chain to cater to unforeseen situations. Since the distribution sector still remains an area of concern, major constraints are being experienced and suggestions to make the distribution sector technically robust and to strengthen it financially are the challenges which are being addressed.
3.0 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Ministry of Power has been encouraging R&D through Research Scheme on Power (RSOP) and National Perspective Plan (NPP) R&D. Realizing the fact that Power Sector is highly technology intensive and Research and Development (R&D) plays a major role in the developmental plans, especially while considering introduction of new and advanced Technologies for strengthening of our power sector, lot of emphasis has been laid on expansion and sustenance of R&D in Indian Power sector. Adoption and absorption of new technologies in a phased manner is essential towards a balanced growth of this Sector. However, focus will be on evolving ways and means to build expertise within the country and to find solutions for the problems existing in the system and also for the problems that may arise in the future. To absorb high end technologies, national level R&D base is important to understand the various technologies and their advancements to work in the Indian environment. Collaborative Research in a phased manner is needed to bridge the gap between knowledge and technology and to build expertise to find solutions for the problems existing in the system and also for problems that may arise in the future. There is a need to form a proactive & collaborative R&D Policy to develop innovative solutions to strengthen the Indian Power Sector through networking with research organizations, academic institutions and the power industry. The Research Scheme on Power is intended for Research initiatives at utility level, but it also involves academia and the industry. It has kept up the spirit of R&D in the utilities and significant contributions have come out of this scheme. The ambitious plans of MoP for rapid expansion of R&D in Indian Power sector is realized through this scheme. Collaborative R&D was initiated with active participation of private industry/academia/research institute under the National Perspective Plan R&D scheme. The R&D initiatives under RSOP and NPP have shown significant and high impact R&D outputs. The R&D conclave 2012 will provide an ideal platform for taking these initiatives further for sustainable development of Power sector in India.

4.0 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY- MENTORING R&D OF INDIAN POWER SECTOR Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is a Statutory Body constituted under the erstwhile Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, and superseded by the Electricity Act 2003, where similar provisions exist. CEA is the technical arm of the Ministry of Power and is responsible for the technical coordination and supervision of programmes and is also entrusted with a number of statutory functions. The functions and duties of the Authority are delineated under section 73 of the Electricity Act 2003. It has a major role to play in the management and coordination of R&D of Power sector in India. CEA is associated with NPP scheme since its inception and has contributed in a big way for successful field implementation of the outcome of R&D pr ojects under NPP scheme. 5.0 CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE- IN THE FOREFRONT OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) was established by the Government of India in 1960 with the objective of helping the Indian Power sector. The Institute was re-organized into an autonomous society in the year 1978 under the aegis of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The main objectives of setting up the institute was for it to serve as a national level laboratory for undertaking applied research in electrical power engineering, besides functioning as an independent national testing and certification authority for electrical equipment and components to ensure reliability in the power system and to innovate and develop new products. It has been functioning as a national level power research organization for undertaking collaborative R&D projects in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution and operation of electricity supply systems in-addition to providing necessary centralized research and testing facilities for evaluation of materials and the performance of power equipment. CPRI has successfully managed the RSOP scheme since 2001 and is coordinating the NPP R&D scheme. 6.0 R&D CONCLAVE 2012- THE AGENDA The Report of Working Group on Power for the 12th Plan has documented the expectations of the Indian Power sector during the plan period. The major areas of concern in all the thrust areas of Power have been identified and need for proactive and collaborative R&D involving Industry, utility, academia, research institutes and statutory institutions have been underlined and emphasized for growth of the Power sector. The R&D Conclave 2012 aims at brining all the stake holders on to a common platform to brainstorm and deliberate on all important issues and crucial needs, including infrastructure development, for implementation through well planned and structured R&D. The conclave is expected to lay the Road Map for R&D of Indian Power sector during the 12th Plan and beyond, under the guidance and support of Ministry of Power. 7.0 MAJOR AREAS FOR DISCUSSIONS
The suggested topics for discussions under major thrust areas are:

GENERATION : THERMAL GENERATION Ultra Super Critical (USC), IGCC TECHNOLOGY, Waste Heat Recovery Systems, Artificial Neural Network based Power Plant Optimization, Advisory and feasibility of Integrating Supervisory Controls Development of advanced NDT based diagnostics and inspection tools for condition assessment of plant components Hydro Generation Integrated Operation of Cascade Hydro Power Plants Optimization Studies for Exploitation of Hydro Potential Technological Advancement in Investigation of Hydro Projects and use of GIS/GPS Technology for Spilt Runners/ Site Fabrication of Runners Development of Facilities for Large Size/Weight Casting and Forging Facilities Modernization of Automation RENEWABLE ENERGY AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION: Primary converters, Energy storage: electrical and thermal storage with enhanced charge-discharge efficiencies and new technology routes, Electrical energy distribution and gridding

TRANSMISSION: Transmission planning: national grid, smart transmission grid; Development of equipment for 1200kV and 765kV AC System Compact Transmission Line support using FRP, Development of high temperature electrical conductors for Transmission lines Design and development of Seismic Resistant Substation, Pollution and Lightning mapping studies: Creating Data Repository / bank, Automation Emergency Restoration System (ERS), Development of controllers for FACTS devices DISTRIBUTION: Automation, Customer level intelligent automation system, Computer aided monitoring and control of Distribution Transformers, Substation and feeder level automation, Data communication system for Distribution Automation, Distribution Control Centre (DCC) software, Substation and Feeder Level Automation, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Smart Metering, SMART Grid. ENERGY EFFICIENCY/ ENERGY CONSERVATION/ENVIRONMENT: Clean Development Mechanism. Bulk utilization of fly ash, SOx, NOx, mercury control. Energy efficient power transformers, utilization of CO2 water & waste water treatment & recycling technologies, emission control technologies for NOx, Sox and mercury NANO MATERIALS: Applications in power sector (The list is only indicative and not exhaustive) 8.0 CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS Experts from the Indian Power sector will be sharing their views on R&D requirements for the present five year plan and beyond. Further, contributions from industry, academia, utilities, reach organizations, individuals, consultants are also welcome in the form of communications or abstract, not exceeding 2 pages in the prescribed format on or before 11th October 2012, for inclusion in the proceedings of the conclave. The submissions can be made online. Please visit to CPRI website www.cpri.in for details for submission format and online submission. The inputs received will be reviewed and included for discussions in the relevant sessions. 9.0 WHO SHOULD ATTEND Engineers, researchers, aspiring engineering students, Manufacturers, research scholars, Engineering faculty, practicing engineers from the industry, utility and Research Laboratories in India will immensely benefit from the deliberations of the conclave. Officials of CEA and CPRI will be available at the venue to provide information on opportunities for R&D under RSOP and NPP schemes of MoP. 10.0 REGISTRATION A registration fee of Rs. 1000/- plus service tax (12.36%) is payable by student participants from IITs, NITs and Engineering colleges in India. For others, the registration fee is Rs. 2000/- plus applicable service Tax (12.36%). The registration fees is payable in advance by Demand draft in favor of Senior Accounts Officer, CPRI and should be payable at par at Bangalore. The last date for registration is 12th October 2012. 11.0 SPONSORSHIP There are Sponsorship opportunities for PSUs, Power Utilities, Industry, and Manufacturers. CPRI would greatly appreciate if you could sponsor R&D CONCLAVE-2012 with a contribution of Rs 5 lakhs, since the registration fee is highly subsidized to involve more students from the Academia and Research scholars from IITs, NITs and Engineering colleges in India. The amount will be partly utilized towards registration of students, printing of Background material, banners, hosting of Lunch, Tea etc. The Sponsoring Organization will have the privilege of deputing 10 members and in addition display their banners/publicity materials and distribute brochures etc. during the conclave. We expect about 500 participants to take part in this most prestigious event of the Indian Power Sector.

DETAILS FOR TRANSFER OF SPONSORHSIP AMOUNT STATE BANK OF INDIA, CPRI Branch, Bangalore 560 080 IFSC Code: SBIN0010370 Account No: 10356553310 Beneficiary Name: CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE Branch MICR no. 560002109
For further details Contact Shri R C Jha Director (R&D) 3rd Floor, North Wing, Central Electricity Authority Sewa Bhavan, R.K. Puram, Sector 1 New Delhi 110 066 jharc1@yahoo.in Mobile 09868115353

Dr J. Sundara Rajan Joint Director (R&D) Central Power Research Institute (A Government of India Society) P.B. No: 8066, New BEL Road, Bangalore 560 080. E-mail: sundar@cpri.in Mobile 07829901185

COMMITTEES
R&D Conclave Chair Shri A. S. Bakshi Chairman CEA, New Delhi ORGANIZING COMMITTEE R&D Conclave Co-Chair Shri N. Murugesan Director General, CPRI TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

CEA
Ms. Neerjaa Mathur Chief Engineer, Mr. Praveen Gupta Director Mr. Rajesh Kumar Deputy Director Mr. K. K. Sharma Assistant Director

CPRI

CEA
Mr. R.C. Jha Director Mr. A.K. Gupta CEO (Designate), EEC

CPRI
Dr R. S. Shivakumar Aradhya Additional Director Shri B. Raghavaiah Additional Director Dr Devendranath Joint Director Shri J. Santhosh Joint Director Shri Anupam Awasthii Joint Director Dr N. Vasudev Joint Director Shri Rajashekar P. Mandi Engineering Officer Shri Nageshwara Rao Joint Director Ms. Amruthakala Joint Director Dr. H. N. Nagamani Joint Director Mrs. M. Kanayakumari Joint Director Dr. S. K. Nath Engineering Officer Shri. Afzal Ahamed. T. R Engineering Officer Shri Rajender Singh Engineering Officer PROGRAMME COMMITTEE CPRI Shri B. H. Narayana Additional Director Shri R. S. Kamalakar Joint Director Shri Prabhakar Hegde Joint Director Ms. K. S. Meera Joint Director Shri. B.A. Sawale Joint Director Shri B. M. Mehra Joint Director Smt. Girija Engineering Officer Mrs. J. Sreedevi Engineering Officer Shri M. Pradish Engineering Officer S. Parvathisam Accounts Officer P. Verma Administrative/Accounts Officer Dr. J. Sundara Rajan Joint Director

Dr. S. Seetharamu Additional Director Shri V K Ramu Additional Director Shri V. Arunachalam Additional Director Shri M. Siddhartha Bhatt Additional Director Shri. M.A. Ansari Joint Director Dr Shekar Kumar Joint Director Shri K. Mallikarjunappa Joint Director Shri V. V. Pattanashetti Joint Director Shri C P Jairam Joint Director Dr Pradeep Nirugude, Joint Director Dr C. Viswanatha Joint Director Dr. P. K. Maiti Engineering Officer Mrs. Geetha Pattabhiraman Engineering Officer Shri. A. K. Datta Engineering Officer REGISTRATION/PUBLICATIONS/FINANCE COMMITTEE CEA CPRI Shri R. C. Jha Dr Ramesh Babu Director R&D Additional Director Mr. Hemant Jain Shri B. Suhas Director Joint Director Mr. Kassi Shri D. Revanna Director Joint Director Mr. A.K. Sinha P. Sadashiva Murthy Director Engineering Officer Shri S. Bhattacharya Joint Director Shri Swaraj Kumar Das Joint Director Shri M. Selvaraj Engineering Officer Shri Gujjala B. Balaraju Engineering Officer Shri M. K. Jaiswal Engineering Officer Kum. Kamalashankari Engineering Officer C. S. Murali Krishna Senior Accounts Officer V. Shyam Krishnan Accounts Officer

CEA Mr. Alok Saxena Chief Engineer (IC) Mr. Praveen Gupta Director Mr. Surta Ram Director Mr. Harish Agarwal Deputy Director Mr. Rajesh Kumar Deputy Director