Increasing Efficiency & Reducing Losses with

Minimal Cost Investmentfor

Distribution UtilitiesBy

Manoj Gupta

KLG Systel Ltd.Unit 3-6,Tower A, Ground Floor, Unitech Business Park, F- Block, South City-I

Sector 41, Gurgaon-122001http://www.klgsystel.com

Conference on Planning & Operation of Reliable Distribution SystConference on Planning & Operation of Reliable Distribution Systemsems

AgendaAgenda

Company ProfileCompany ProfileServicesServicesConsultancyConsultancySoftwareSoftwareProject SummaryProject Summary

KLG Systel Ltd …KLG Systel Ltd …

In Power Sector since 1990In Power Sector since 1990ISO 9001 Certification ISO 9001 Certification Publicly listed on the National Stock exchangePublicly listed on the National Stock exchange9 offices in India9 offices in India1000 employees 1000 employees R&D Center spread over 7000 sq. feet at R&D Center spread over 7000 sq. feet at GurgaonGurgaonActive participation in various power forums Active participation in various power forums as ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, FICCIas ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, FICCI

Revenue ManagementRevenue ManagementConsumer Database Updation/MaintenanceConsumer Database Updation/MaintenanceGIS Mapping & Consumer IndexingGIS Mapping & Consumer IndexingMeter Reading (HHC/HHC with Digital Camera)Meter Reading (HHC/HHC with Digital Camera)Spot BillingSpot BillingCollection (Smart Card/Cheque/Credit Card)Collection (Smart Card/Cheque/Credit Card)Meter ManagementMeter ManagementConnections/DisconnectionsConnections/Disconnections

VIDUSHIVIDUSHI--IT Backend behind the entire IT Backend behind the entire SystemSystem

Energy Auditing/Accounting(11 KV Feeder & DT level)Energy Auditing/Accounting(11 KV Feeder & DT level)

ServicesServices

Evolution of VidushiEvolution of Vidushi

Ultimate objective of all Indian Distribution Ultimate objective of all Indian Distribution Utilities:Utilities:

Ensure Customer Satisfaction Ensure Customer Satisfaction Improve power delivery and operationsImprove power delivery and operationsRevenue RealizationRevenue Realization

Critical problems which they face:Critical problems which they face:

Lack of continuously updated databaseLack of continuously updated database

Lack Of database ManagementLack Of database Management

No track of energy accountingNo track of energy accounting

Lack of Information management & sharingLack of Information management & sharing

What Utilities Need What Utilities Need

A cost effective and comprehensive A cost effective and comprehensive solution/tool which solution/tool which

Addresses the infirmities in the existing Addresses the infirmities in the existing mechanisms and systems.mechanisms and systems.Seamlessly manages operational and customer data Seamlessly manages operational and customer data across the enterprise, distributing operations across the enterprise, distributing operations information and applications to everyone who information and applications to everyone who needs it. needs it.

AndAndEnsures immediate and tangible returns.Ensures immediate and tangible returns.

Realization of dual objectives Realization of dual objectives ––Optimizing of asset utilization & efficient revenue Optimizing of asset utilization & efficient revenue realization.realization.

Making possible Energy Accounting Making possible Energy Accounting

Linked dynamically to metering and network Linked dynamically to metering and network schematic.schematic.

Relates to all activities being executed by Indian Relates to all activities being executed by Indian utilities under APDRPutilities under APDRP

Is developed by personnel who have hands on Is developed by personnel who have hands on distribution experience and insights into field distribution experience and insights into field methodologies and technologies.methodologies and technologies.

VIDUSHI as a Software Tool Aims AtVIDUSHI as a Software Tool Aims At

CapabilitiesCapabilities

Consumer Indexing & Linking on GIS MAPConsumer Indexing & Linking on GIS MAPMaintenance of consumer database Maintenance of consumer database -- Commercial and Commercial and Personal detailsPersonal detailsCreation of network schematic representationCreation of network schematic representationEnergy accounting & reconciliationEnergy accounting & reconciliationAsset Management/RepositoryAsset Management/RepositorySeamless Integration with Billing Systems Seamless Integration with Billing Systems Power system study softwarePower system study softwareCRMCRMAsset Management/CMMSAsset Management/CMMS

Consumer IndexingConsumer Indexingintegrated with GIS Mappingintegrated with GIS Mapping

Inputs of survey entered into Inputs of survey entered into database for database for KnoKno. Matching, data . Matching, data cleaning and updatingcleaning and updatingSegregation of consumer feeder Segregation of consumer feeder wise, DT wise,11KV feeder wise wise, DT wise,11KV feeder wise and upstream.and upstream.Consumer Index generation for Consumer Index generation for each consumer using Vidushieach consumer using VidushiInterlinking to GIS map using Interlinking to GIS map using VidushiVidushiReport generation for all Report generation for all anomalies reportedanomalies reportedRoute map for meter readingRoute map for meter reading

C P T D L N

Circle

33/11KV Substation

DistributionTransformer

Pole

Consumer

Resultant AdvantagesResultant Advantages

Identification of Distribution Network Identification of Distribution Network Immediate intimation for fault attendanceImmediate intimation for fault attendanceFault / breakdown analysis (feeder/ transformer Fault / breakdown analysis (feeder/ transformer wise)wise)Generating MIS Distribution transformer, feeder Generating MIS Distribution transformer, feeder wisewiseTransformer / Feeder wise energy auditTransformer / Feeder wise energy auditHandle request for new connectionsHandle request for new connectionsTracking customer meters and recording meter Tracking customer meters and recording meter changes, meter rechanges, meter re--calibration etc.calibration etc.Tracking customers who are to be disconnected Tracking customers who are to be disconnected or reconnected as required by the billing systemor reconnected as required by the billing system

11 kV Feeder / DT Energy Auditing11 kV Feeder / DT Energy Auditing

Energy accounting involves the following activities:Energy accounting involves the following activities:

Installation of CT Meters on the DT SecondaryInstallation of CT Meters on the DT SecondaryRecording the readings at the DT secondary/11 kV Recording the readings at the DT secondary/11 kV Feeders Feeders Calculating the ATC lossesCalculating the ATC lossesGeneration of reports like Energy Consumption Generation of reports like Energy Consumption DTwiseDTwise, , FeederwiseFeederwise..Energy Consumption and ATC loss details category wise.Energy Consumption and ATC loss details category wise.Keep track of customer profiles, energy consumed and Keep track of customer profiles, energy consumed and revenue generated from each category revenue generated from each category

Distribution Utility ConsultingDistribution Utility ConsultingUtility Network AnalysisUtility Network Analysis

Loss Diagnostic Studies (As Is Analysis)Loss Diagnostic Studies (As Is Analysis)

Utility Network PlanningUtility Network PlanningLoad ForecastingLoad ForecastingNetwork Optimization (Focused To Losses Network Optimization (Focused To Losses Reduction)Reduction)High Voltage Distribution System Planning High Voltage Distribution System Planning

HV Equipment DiagnosticsHV Equipment Diagnostics

Loss Diagnostic StudiesLoss Diagnostic Studies

Collection and verification of network data Collection and verification of network data Network modelingNetwork modelingNetwork analysis (Load Flow: Symmetrical & Network analysis (Load Flow: Symmetrical & Unbalanced)Unbalanced)Results verification (Measuring DT / Feeder current, Results verification (Measuring DT / Feeder current, Power, Voltages) Power, Voltages) Load reLoad re--adjustment in the system modeled to adjustment in the system modeled to reduce the mismatch from measured data (Current reduce the mismatch from measured data (Current or power)or power)Calculation of Network Losses, Voltage regulation, Calculation of Network Losses, Voltage regulation, Line Flows and major problematic areasLine Flows and major problematic areas

11 kV Network Optimization11 kV Network OptimizationOptimal switching point location Optimal switching point location Proper tap setting of the transformerProper tap setting of the transformerOptimal sizing of the distribution transformer Optimal sizing of the distribution transformer Optimal location of the distribution transformerOptimal location of the distribution transformerOptimization of the reactive power compensationOptimization of the reactive power compensationFeeder wise load forecasting Feeder wise load forecasting Proper sizing / routing of the conductor / cableProper sizing / routing of the conductor / cableOutage Management / Contingency planningOutage Management / Contingency planningOptimization of the maintenance schedulingOptimization of the maintenance scheduling

High Voltage Distribution SystemHigh Voltage Distribution System

Aimed to Improve uponAimed to Improve upon

II22R Losses (Typically 10R Losses (Typically 10--15% in LT Network)15% in LT Network)High LT / HT Ratio (Typically 50)High LT / HT Ratio (Typically 50)Voltage Regulation (10Voltage Regulation (10--15% in LT Network)15% in LT Network)Commercial Losses (As High As 50%)Commercial Losses (As High As 50%)Downtime of Supply Downtime of Supply Energy Accounting System (No Energy Energy Accounting System (No Energy Accounting Practice for LT Network)Accounting Practice for LT Network)

AdvantagesAdvantages

II22R Losses (About 1%)R Losses (About 1%)High HT / LT Ratio (Typically 1)High HT / LT Ratio (Typically 1)Voltage Regulation (1Voltage Regulation (1--2%)2%)Downtime of Supply (Lower)Downtime of Supply (Lower)Commercial Losses (Almost Nil)Commercial Losses (Almost Nil)Energy Accounting System (Normal Practice to Energy Accounting System (Normal Practice to do on 11 kV)do on 11 kV)

High Voltage Distribution SystemHigh Voltage Distribution System

Design ProcessDesign Process

Field Survey (Load estimation)Field Survey (Load estimation)Mapping and Linking (Service Area Map and Mapping and Linking (Service Area Map and Location of Power Sources)Location of Power Sources)Network Design and PlanningNetwork Design and PlanningBOQ GenerationBOQ GenerationPay Back Period CalculationPay Back Period Calculation

High Voltage Distribution SystemHigh Voltage Distribution System

KLG SYSTEL Ltd. ExperienceKLG SYSTEL Ltd. Experience

BSES LtdBSES LtdPresently Executing HVDS Design For 66 Presently Executing HVDS Design For 66 Colonies (About 70000 Consumers)Colonies (About 70000 Consumers)

JaipurJaipur DiscomDiscomDesign For Rural HVDS Electrification Design For Rural HVDS Electrification (Under Tendering Process)(Under Tendering Process)

High Voltage Distribution SystemHigh Voltage Distribution System

Software Tools AvailableSoftware Tools Available

Network Planning and analysis

ETAP Power Station

PSCAD / EMTDC

SPARD

Network Management Information

Vidushi (In House Developed)

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