GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

DR.S.&S.S.GHANDHY GOVERNMENT
ENGINEERING COLLAGE
OPP. RTO OFFICE,MAJURAGATE,SURAT,GUJARAT
395001

ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF POWER

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT DGVCL

• Present by:- Lad Parth

Girishbhai
• Enrollment No.:-
210230109008
• Guided by:- Prof. R.V. Patel
 ABSTRACT

Objective:- Key Areas:-

• Gain Practical Experience • Power distribution,
• Learn Technical Skills • customer support,
• Contribute to Projects • energy management,
• Understand Industry • Safety and Compliance
Challenges
 INTRODUCTION
• Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) serves as a pivotal entity in
electricity distribution process, responsible for the distribution of
electricity across southern Gujarat. As the demand for electricity continues
to grow with economic and population expansion, optimizing the power
distribution system becomes imperative to maintain reliability, minimize
losses, and ensure sustainability.
• GEB stands for Gujarat Electricity Board. It was the state-owned electricity
regulation and distribution utility in Gujarat, India, until it was restructured
and divided into several companies on 1s April 2004. Today, it's known as
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), which verses the functioning
of various electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state.
 OLPAD SUBDIVISION SURAT
DGVCL
• Olpad Sub Division Description
Sr. Desciption Year(2022-23)
1 NOS OF VILLAGE 37
2 AREA IN SQ. KM 227.3
3 NOS OF SUB STATION 4
4 NOS OF FEEDER 29
5 TOTAL HT LINE(KMS) 526.8KM
HT OVER HEAD LINE (KMS) 516.04KM
HT UNDER GROUND LINE(KMS) 10.76KM
6 TOTAL LT LINE(KMS) 289.43KM
LT LINE BARE CONDUCTOR(KMS)
LT LINE AERIAL BUNCH CABLE(KMS)
LT LINE UNDER GROUND(KMS)
7 TOTAL TRANSFORMER 1584
8 TRANSFORMER FAILURE(IN%) 1.46%
9 ACCIDENT 1
10 NOS OF EMPLOYEE 44
11 TOTAL NOS OF CONSUMERS 28991
DEPARTMENTS OF SUBDIVISION

1.Technical department
• New Connection
• Maintenance services
• Consumer end services
2. General department
• Paper works related all the services
• Employee services
3. Billing department
• Billing cycles management
• Company arrears and payment related services
4. Store department
• All material management
• Update of inward and outward of energy meters, transformers and other
costumes
• Data management of subdivision
5. Cashier room
• Bill collection
 TARIFF
• FACTOR AFFECTING TARIFF:- • TYPES OF ELECTRICAL TARIFF:-
1.Type Of Load 1. Flat demand tariff
• Domestic 2. Straight line meter rate tariff
3. Block meter rate tariff
• Commercial
4. PT tariff
• Indusrial
5. Seasonable rate tariff
2.Max demand 6. Two part tariff
3.Power Factor 7. Peak load tariff
4.Time at which load is consumed 8. Three-part tariff
 CONSUMERS
• Types Of Consumers:- • Types of consumers Class:-
1. Class A - It includes the survey
1. RGP 6. LTMD NIGHTwithin the span of 30m for small
works.
2. GLP 7. WWSP 2. Class B - It includes the survey for
LT lines.
3. NON-RGP 8. AG
3. Class C - It includes survey verifv
4. NON RGP NIGHT 9. SL increased capacity for providing
transformers in the LT lines.
5. LTMD 10. LTEV 4. Class D - It is carried out for mega
projects.
 POWER DISTRIBUTION
COMPONENNTS
• These are the components which are used in electrical connection
and power distribution:
 Types Of Insulators:-
1.Pin Insulators:
•Typically used in low to medium voltage applications.
•Mounted on a pin and support the overhead line conductors.

2.Suspension Insulators:
•Used for high voltage lines.
•Composed of multiple insulating discs connected in series, allowing for longer spans between towers.

3.Strain Insulators:
•Designed to withstand tension in situations where the line needs to be anchored or pulled tight.
•Used in locations where there are changes in direction or elevation.

4.Shackle Insulators:
•Used for low voltage distribution systems.
•Compact and can be mounted on cross-arms or directly on poles.
5.Post Insulators:
•Used in substations and for outdoor switchgear.
•Provide support and insulation for equipment like circuit breakers and transformers.

6.Glass Insulators:
•Used for their durability and resistance to environmental factors.
•Often found in overhead lines, offering high mechanical strength and low leakage current.

7. Polymer Insulators:
•Made from materials like silicone rubber, these are lightweight and resistant to contamination and
weather.
•Increasingly used in modern power distribution systems due to their durability and ease of
installation.
 • Power transformers are electrical instruments used
transmitting electrical power from one circuit another without
changing the frequency. They operate by the principle of

Power electromagnetic induction. They are used transmitting

electrical power between generators and distribution
primary circuits. Power transformers are used to step up or
Transformer step down the voltage in distribution networks. Since they
have no rotating or moving parts, these instruments are
considered static devices. These instruments work based
on an alternating current (AC) electrical system .
• Parts Of Transformer:
1) Conservator Component
2) Breather Component
3) Cooling System
4) Explosion Vent
5) Buchholz Relay
6)Radiator
7)Main tank
8)Oil Gauge
9)Bushing
TRANSMISSI Transmission lines carry electric energy from one
ON LINE point to another in an electric power system. They
can carry alternating current or direct current or a
system can be a combination of both. The main
characteristics that distinguish transmission lines
from distribution lines are that they are operated at
relatively high voltages, they transmit large
quantities of power and they transmit the power
over large distances.
There are three types of transmission lines:
1. Extra High Tention Lines [ above 33KV ]
2. High Tention Lines [ up to 33KV ]
3. Low Tention Lines [ 230V or 440V ]
 Power
Transmission
Diagram
 Transformer Maintenance Visit:
○ Objective:
• Participate in routine transformer maintenance and understand its role
in power distribution.

○ Key Learning:
• Importance of Regular Maintenance:
Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure transformers operate
efficiently and have a long service life. This helps in preventing
unplanned outages and reducing costly repairs.
• Oil Quality Testing:
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) and oil testing help in detecting
potential issues, such as overheating, insulation failure, or arcing,
long before they become critical.
• Safety Protocols:
Following strict safety protocols during transformer maintenance,
especially when working with high-voltage equipment, is essential
to avoid accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
 INTERNSHIP
ACTIVITIES (METER
• TESTING)
During the internship I was assigned to Meter Testing
Laboratory. I was see single phase electro-mechanical
Meters and single phase/ three phase electronic
Meters of different company.
• And here I learn and discuss about the Energy Meters
specification details with laboratory staff` and
working process of laboratory.
• Initially I learned how the single phase/three phase
meters connected in series and do the dial test under
observation of operator.
• Here I also do the error calculation of single
 HVT
• R
This is the data sheets of record of the total installed load on the substation. This
includes The data of transformer load at particular position on distribution line. This
data is being Used when there is increment of load is going to Happen. So, when we
have to transfer Particular amount of load from one feeder to another this data can be
helpful.
• As per company guidelines and system optimization and balance any feeder can take
up to 250 A of current. So, when demand increases than this limit, load has to be
shifted. And While shifting and providing new load the distance also been taken into
count to reduce Losses. This all calculations and data can be provided in this data
sheet. Because of company Privacy issues I am not able to get copy of the htvr.
• The percentage HTVR can be given by below equation:

• To get the connection the percentage htvr should not be more than 9% and the 150 A
Ampere load for 55 sq.mm conductor and 250 A ampere load for 100 sq.mm
Conductors.
• From the subdivision side to release the connection they have to submit Estimated
Cost to the company, feeder map, htvr, pro forma and payback period to the division
Office.
• These calculations are mainly done for more than 100 kVA connections.
 CONCLUSION
• In this 2-week internship I got a chance to gain a lot of knowledge about Power Distribution
System. As, we have to maintain secondary distribution part after 66 kV substation. As an
outcome, I surely say that I had enough skill set for work in DGVCL as an Engineer. The
training program included working with energy meters, transformers, 11kV cables, power
interruptions and maintenance and much more. Moreover, it is B2C type of service provider
company so I got a chance to direct work with consumers and understand different mindsets
of people while solving high responsibility issues. The place I was working is ideal sub
division as it has all type of consumers likewise, agriculture, industrial, joint purpose,
residential and commercial so, I got a chance to learn about many types of faults and systems
and conditional solutions. And from employee staff's experience we got to learn about ow this
company work in economically difficult situations and try to provide best services. This 2-
week experience gave me positive mind set to use all my tech knowledge and brain storming
abilities to solve problems as most of the time not all the things come in a right way.