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MINUTES OF 444th MEETING OF OPERATION & COORDINATION SUB-COMMITTEE OF WRPC HELD ON 11th & 12th FEBRUARY 2013
AT NTPC MUMBAI. The 444th meeting of Operation & Co-ordination Sub-Committee of WRPC was held
on 11th & 12th February 2013 at NTPC, Mumbai. The list of participants is enclosed at Annex-I-A.
Shri G. J. Deshpande, ED, NTPC HQ-I, Mumbai welcomed to all the participants of 444th OCC meeting and thanked WRPC for giving an opportunity to NTPC to host the 444th meeting at NTPC Mumbai. Shri S D Taksande, Member Secretary(I/c), WRPC welcomed all the participants of OCC & thanked Shri G. J.Deshpande, ED, NTPC HQ-I, Mumbai & his team for hosting the 444th OCCM. He informed that important items for discussion for Draft Grid Security Expert System and Automatic Demand Management Schemes were a part of the agenda of the meeting and DISCOMs were invited specially for discussion of some of the points pertaining to the above schemes. He informed that Hon’ble CERC had given directives for taking the above items in RPC meeting. Some aspects of the above schemes were discussed in the recent PCM meeting and balance portions shall be discussed in today’s OCC meeting and the recommendations shall be included in the forthcoming WRPC meeting. Also the issue of Upgradation of 400 kV Bina-Gwalior-Agra to 765 kV level operation shall also be discussed.
He informed the forum to discuss these important issues first and then routine items may be taken up for discussion.
1 AUTOMATIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT SCHEME:
Member Secretary(I/c), WRPC requested DISCOMs to highlight the implementation
strategy of automatic demand management Scheme (ADMS) in their system. SLDC (GETCO), representative made a presentation on Implementation of Automatic
Demand Management Scheme IEGC Clause 5.4 in Gujarat Distribution. The highlights of presentation are as follows:
• As per Regulation 5.4.2 of IEGC, DISCOMs have to regulate their load at frequency below 49.7 Hz under overdrawl situation.
• The present schedule and drawl computation is available through SCADA at SLDC / ALDC. The same has to be extended to DISCOMs’ ADSM Master Control Station. Alternatively, the same can be referred from SLDC web site. DISCOM has to identify various locations for tripping as per ADSM.
• As the phenomenon of frequency touching 49.7 Hz, is likely to occur many times a day, the load on the feeders to be shed should be rotated to minimize repeated occurrence on the same feeder. This can be achieved by suitable Programmable Logic Controller
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(PLC). Further details can be worked out based on number of locations for PLCs identified by DISCOMs, quantity of load to be shed by DISCOMs etc.
• Preparedness required from DISCOMs: Identification of location for ADSM Master Control Station Identification of locations for PLCs Identification of feeders for load shedding.
The schematic diagram of ADMS is enclosed at Annexure-I-B.
Shri K M Dave, CE, MGVCL, Gujarat deliberated the following points regarding ADSM
during the meeting:
• Main Requirement is Grid Security & Grid Discipline
• The voltage Level is not specified to achieve the load relief as per norms of IEGC
Regulation 5.4.
• DISCOMs operate at 11 kV and below voltage level controlling 11 kV feeders
• In Gujarat, all EHV system including 66 kV voltage system, is under STU control
• The logic and priority for load curtailment at 66 kV by analyzing 66 kV sub stations is
already given to SLDC by all DISCOMs.
• The system under STU control is equipped with all facility to achieve load curtailment
as per IEGC Regulation 5.4.
• Automatic load disconnection through relays (df/dt) is in operation at all 66 KV
systems, and under control and being operated by STU.
• Under contingency requirement in real time immediate load relief is achievable only
through disconnection of huge load which is not achievable through disconnection of
11 kV feeders.
• During State level OCC meetings each DISCOMs have provided prioritized list of 66
kV Substations for load curtailment to SLDC to curtail load in case of exigencies as
envisaged in the IEGC.
• In the submission to CERC in the matter of Petition No : 264 the following has been
also elaborated.
a. The all 66 KV Sub-Stations falling under the distribution licensee area /
supplying power to DISCOM are grouped in four priorities for load curtailment
by STU in the event of exigencies.
b. The STU have installed frequency responsive relays on all 66 kV EHV lines and
they are operational since decades.
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c. DISCOMs have load shedding system with identified feeders and load
anticipated load relief for 11 kV feeders which is in operation as per SLDC
directives.
LIMITATIONS TO OPERATE AT 11 kV VOLTAGE LEVEL (DISCOMs 11 kV FEEDERS)
• 11 KV feeders can not be provided with automatic df/dt relays ( As ADSM), as actual
load on those 11KV feeders at the time of emergency is not certain. Hence the actual
load curtailment could be far less than required.
• Even in case of manual control of 11KV systems for load shedding during emergency
conditions, for quickest response to instantaneous dynamic system, all persisting real
time load data of each 11 KV feeders and capturing real time frequency data from
authentic standard data source, is prerequisite. This is possible only if all 11 KV feeders
are covered under SCADA with dedicated communication links. However all 11KV
feeders are located in extreme vast and worst locations that even though if SCADA is
implemented, the reliability and the time taken in operation of large numbers of feeders
are great challenge and practically not possible.
• Looking to the large nos of 11 KV feeders under DISCOMs, implementation of
SCADA system is technically as well as economically not viable for DISCOMs.
• Infallible communication system capable to function 24 x 7 in all the environments.
MPPKVVCL representative endorsed on the Gujarat view along with one addition that the
Master control station shall be at SLDC instead of Discom control centre.
MAHAVITARAN representative made a presentation on Present Load shedding Protocol And
Automatic Demand disconnection Scheme in Maharashtra system. The highlight of
presentation is as follows:
MSEDCL has an advantage over other DISCOMs that is Koyna generation of 1920 MW capacity available, which can be picked up within 15-20 minutes to control over drawl or to support the grid in emergency.
Present Practice to control over drawl: Step 1: Immediately Koyna generation is picked up : About 500 MW of stage 1&2 M/c’s are on bar which can be picked up within 2-3 minutes. Step 2: Further if necessary Koyna stage 3 & 4 m/c’s can be taken on bar within 15-20 minutes.
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Step 3: Implementation of planned load shedding from D to A group: As per MERC load shedding protocol MSEDCL has formed A to F and G1,G2, G3 groups according to DCL and implement the load shedding protocol depending upon the demand supply gap, as MERC has approved six scenarios with different demand supply gap. The present approved load shedding protocol is as per Scenaio V-A which is given below.
Distribution Collection
Losses (DCL)
Load shedding
hours
Distribution Collection
Losses (DCL)
Load shedding
hoursA 0% to 18% 3.15 0% to 21% 11
B >18% to 26% 4 >21% to 29% 11.3
C >26% to 34% 4.45 >29% to 37% 12
D >34% to 42% 5.3 >37% to 45% 12.3
E >42% to 50% 6.15 >45% to 53% 13
F >50% to 58% 7 >53% to 61% 13
G1 >58% to 66% 7.45 >61% to 68% 13.3
G2 >66% to 74% 8.3 >68% to 76% 14
G3 Above 74% 9.15 Above 76% 14
L.S. Withdrawn normally
Group
Other Region / non Ag Ag. Dominated Region
Remarks
Generally A to D groups are withdrawn at present and E, F, and G1,G2, G3 groups are implemented. If there is any shortfall in availability PLs group D to A will be implemented as per system requirement to control the over drawl as per SLDC’ s instructions.
Step 4: Distress load shedding from A to U groups in cyclic order till the desired load relief is
obtained: If the demand supply gap is not met by planned load shedding , then distress
load shedding is resorted to meet demand supply gap.
The primary reasons for distress load shedding
• Low frequency in regional grid due to high demand and Low generation in the
region/State
• Over-drawal by the other constituents, causing low frequency
• Tripping of major transmission lines /Units
• Less bilateral power than contracted power
• Restriction of Transmission Corridor
Step 5: Emergency EHV feeders opening:
If the demand supply gap is not met by planned load shedding and distress load
shedding then emergency load shedding is resorted by opening of EHV lines
manually.
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In addition to above under frequency relay scheme is in operation when the system frequency falls below 48.8 Hz.
MSEDCL’s concerns
• SLDC Kalwa has submitted list of 145 no. of EHV radial feeders selected for
remote control operation.
• The feeders selected under ADMS should be operated as the last resort to
control critical system condition in extreme system emergency only.
• The Industrial feeders and the feeders in Mumbai/New Mumbai area are to be
excluded.
• 145 radial feeders/ 50 MVA transformers selected (tentative) by SLDC are the
locations where SCADA RTU’s are installed and does not covered the area
where RTU’s are not installed.
• The list of EHV feeders is to be identified such that it should cover all parts of
geographical area of MSEDCL.
• High revenue pockets need to be excluded from the Automatic Demand
Disconnection scheme.
• Possibility of operating at LV side of the EHV power transformers are to be
explored so that the loss making areas/feeders can be selectively disconnected in
emergency.
• The scheme can be finalized in consultation with SLDC.
SE (OPN), SLDC Kalwa, intimated the forum about the decision taken by Hon’ble CERC on
Petition NO 249/MP/2013 dated 14.012013 regarding the implementation of ADMS there may
be technical and system constraints which need to be addressed through appropriate
technology. Since such technological improvements involve capital cost, we are of the view
that such proposals should be discussed at the RPC forums as an agenda item and the
recommendations/decisions of the RPCs should be placed before the Commission for
consideration and necessary directions.
It was decided that the matter needs to be deliberated in greater detail so that the regulations of
IEGC are also implemented and the constraints of respective State Regulators’ is also adhered
to. Also it was noted that some of the aspects are a part of GSES and so there has to be a proper
addressing of the roles of manual, automatic and emergency controls.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
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2. GRID SECURITY EXPERT SYSTEM (GSES):
Member Secretary, WRPC requested WRLDC to explain the overview of GSES system.
GM, WRLDC made a presentation and stressed on need of GSES as follows:
• Large interconnected grid.
• High response time in case of manual actions.
• Need for automatic control actions
• A step towards automatic secondary control
• Self healing power system
• Basic infrastructure in place; logic can vary
He further explained the GSES Scheme as automated defense plan to keep the system secure for the following ten contingencies:
1. Over-drawals
2. Over-Injection or under-drawals
3. Under-voltage
4. Line loading crossing pre-defined limits
5. Power flows exceeding Total Transfer Capability (TTC)
6. Loss of generation exceeding 1000 MW or loss of a high capacity transmission corridor
7. Angular separation exceeding pre-defined limits
8. Under Frequency Relays (UFRs)
9. Rate Of Change of Frequency or df/dt relays
10. Islanding schemes
Automated defense plan suggested by WRLDC for secure operation of grids is enclosed at
Annexure-I-C.
The OCC discussed the above matter. MS, WRPC summarized the discussions as follows:
(1) AUFLS and df/dt have to be implemented for NEW Grid and WR alone cannot take a
decision with respect to increase in number of stages and quantum of load relief. Already
the Zalte Committee recommendations take care of revision of quantum. In case more
stages are required the matter requires to be discussed under a common forum, preferably
CEA.
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(2) Regarding Islanding schemes, a Task Force under Shri V.Ramakrishna is already
investigating.
(3) While in principle the GSES was acceptable, however the GSES has to be discussed in
detail and then recommendations can be made for implementing the same.
OCC agreed to the above.
3. UP-GRADATION OF BINA – GWALIOR – AGRA 765KV CORRIDOR
Back Ground
In 442nd OCCM, following decision were taken for up-gradation work of 765 kV Bina-
Gwalior-Agra link.
Quote:
“The Sub-committee discussed the up-gradation work of 765 kV Bina-Gwalior-Agra link.
With the present level of power transfer at 765 kV level to NR, they apprehended a very high
voltage situation particularly in Seoni, Bina, Gwalior areas. Already many lines are opened to
curtail high voltage. There seems to be no significant increase in generation levels and
therefore charging at 765 kV voltages will increase the voltages further. Accordingly the sub-
committee requested POWERGRID to carry out necessary studies, in line with the present
generation and anticipated generation and off peak scenario in WR and chalk out the reactive
power absorption requirements so that up-gradation to 765 kV operation of the above lines
may eventually take place. The results of the studies may be discussed in the OCC / Study
forum of WR before operation at 765 kV levels commence”.
Unquote.
Member Secretary, WRPC asked the PGCIL representative to give a brief presentation about study
result for up gradation work.
DGM PGCIL made a presentation on study result based on WRLDC Data for up-gradation
work of 765 kV Bina-Gwalior-Agra link. & following conclusion has been derived:
• By Upgrading to 765kV, power flow on Gwalior - Agra Corridor increased from 800MW to 1200MW.
• The Voltage rise at 765kV buses limited to 10kV with the reactive compensation provided.
• The Voltage rise to be lesser with increased loading towards NR.
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• With one ckt of Bina-Gwalior-Agra at 765kV and another ckt at 400kV, loading of Bina-Gwalior to be restricted to about 1100 - 1150MW in view of availability of only one ICT at Bina.
WRLDC agreed provided Gwalior ICT commissioned before. Regarding the concern of
charging at high voltage, PGCIL informed that the study was performed without
considering Sasan generation and with the pick up of Sasan generation, the voltages will
come down. Also from June, the loads on NR will pick up and this would bring the
voltages further down to more acceptable levels. Adequate reactive compensation of 4 *
240 MVAR (total) was provided on Bina-Gwalior lines.
Constituents requested for circulation of study result. PGCIL sent the soft copies of cases in
email. WRPC requested constituents to go through the study result & revert back with in a
week.
SE(Opn), WRPC informed that the line outage dates were accordingly planned in March
2013. The matter shall be put up to WRPC for decision in the forthcoming WRPC meeting.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
4. M/S IDEAL ENERGY INTERIM CONNECTIVITY:
Back Ground:
M/s IEPL has been granted interim connectivity through LILO of single circuit 400kV Mundra –
Wardha (PGCIL) line. This connectivity has been established on 16-12-2012 and it was a
temporary arrangement till the commission of 400 kV Koradi – Wardha (PGCIL) double circuit
line.
M/s IEPL is requesting for further extension of above said connectivity (temporary arrangement)
to inject the inform power as 400 kV Koradi – Wardha line is getting delayed. Letter issued by
MSETCL is in this regard is enclosed (Annexure 8.4.18).
Member Secretary stated that Ms IEPL was granted connectivity on 400 kV Wardha-Mauda line
only for drawing start-up power. if they want to inject the power while testing and
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commissioning, the appropriate authority is CTU and MSETCL,CTU and IEPL may sign relevant
contract for connectivity.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
In post lunch session Member Secretary, WRPC requested to SE(Opn), WRPC to take up the regular agenda items.
SE(Opn), WRPC then took the agenda items in seriatim.
ITEM No. 1: CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES
SE(Opn), WRPC stated that Minutes of 443rd meeting of Operation & Coordination Sub-
Committee of WRPC held on 11th January 2013 preceded by Pre OCC on 10th January 2013 at
NSPCL Bhilai hosted by NSPCL were forwarded vide letter No. WRPC/OPN/OCC-
Minutes/2012-13/731 dated 22.01.2013.
No comments have been received.
Minutes of 442nd OCCM were confirmed by the Committee. ITEM No.2: REVIEW OF SYSTEM OPERATION DURING THE MONTH OF
JANUARY 2013 S.E. (Opn.), WRPC requested WRLDC to brief the committee on Grid Operation during
January 2013.
Chief Manager, WRLDC in the presentation concentrated broadly on the performance
of the grid for January month. A brief is given below:
WRLDC intimated broadly the performance of the grid which is outlined as follows:
Frequency Particulars
During January 2013 the system frequency was below 49.7 Hz for 4.63 % of time against
4.39 % of time during December 2012. The system frequency was within the IEGC range of
49.7Hz -50.2 Hz for 80.95 % of the time against 84.10 % of time during December 2012. The
average monthly frequency was 50.01 Hz during January 2013 and in December 2012 it was
50.00 Hz. Regarding operation in high frequency range, frequency during the month of January
2013 was above 50.20 Hz for 14.42 % of time against 11.51 % of time during December 2012.
The detailed frequency particulars are enclosed at Annex- 2.1.
The Sub-Committee noted the detailed frequency particulars.
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2.1 Operational Discipline
Inter-regional exchanges status:
• WR-ER Link : Total export of 133 MUs to ER against export schedule of 383 MUs. Maximum overdrawal by ER was 13.02 MUs on 16th Jan,2013 and underdrawl by ER 3.57 MUs.
• WR–NR Link : Maximum Overdrawal by NR was 5.56 MUs on 2ndJan,2013. Total export of 1381 MUs to NR against export schedule of 1473Mus.
• WR–SR Link : Export of 676 MUs against export schedule of 670 MUs.
Total WR net export in the month of January’13 was 1917 MUs against net export schedule of 1752 MUs( December’12 was 305 MUs.)
Operational messages (A/B/C) issued to WR constituents during the month of January 2013 were as below:
TYPE-A TYPE-B TYPE-C TOTAL GETCO 1 3 0 4 MPPTCL 2 1 0 3 MSETCL 0 3 0 3 CSPTCL 2 3 0 5 GOA 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 5 10 0 15
TTC MESSAGES issued to Regional Entities of WR during January 2013 was as below: CONSTITUENT CSPTCL GETCO MPPTCL MSETCL NTPC TOTAL NO. of TTC MSGs
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
There have been overdrawl/TTC violations by the other regions. Messages issued to NR/ER for over drawl & TTC violation during January 2013 were as below:- The Sub-Committee noted as above.
2.3 Voltage Profile
As per the data received from WRLDC, Voltage profile at some of 765/400 kV sub-stations
during the month of January 2013 as furnished by WRLDC is enclosed at Annex-2.3. He stated that
voltages beyond the stipulated limits in IEGC were observed at certain S/S, the deviations of
voltages from the accepted limit on either side were recorded at the following locations in WR grid
which were noted by Committee:-
LINK NR ER TOTALNo of O/D Messages NIL NIL NIL No of TTC Messages NIL NIL NIL
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S.No. 765/400kV Sub-station
Max. Voltage
observed (kV)
Date of incidence Min. voltage
observed (kV)
Date of incidence
1 Indore 428 08.01.13 - -
2 Itarsi 427 17.01.13 - - 3 Karad 432 08.01.13 - - 4 Dhule 438 22.01.13 - - 5 Bhilai 434 27.01.13 - - Jetpur 433 27.01.13 6 Bina 429 17.01.13 - - 7 Gwalior 436 18.01.13 - - 8 Nagda 429 07.01.13 - - 9 Khandwa 433 17.01.13 - - 10 Seoni 803 02.01.13 - -
* - Minimum voltages were above the permissible limits. The Sub-Committee noted as above. 2.4 U/F Relay Operations
As per WRLDC records during January 2013 the system frequency didn’t touched 48.8 Hz. The details of UFR status received from constituents for the month of January 2013 is enclosed at Annexure 2.4.
The Committee noted the above. 2.5 Power Cuts / Load Restrictions
The committee noted the details of Power Cuts and Regulatory Measures during January 2013 as furnished by the state utilities as per the enclosed Annex.2.5.
2.6 Details of Generating Units under Forced outages
Details of generating units under forced outages during January 2013 were discussed. The modified details of force outages programme of Generating units are given in Annex-2.6.
2.7 Details of Generating Units under Planned outages
The status of planned outage is modified as per intimation by concern members. The modified details of generating units under Planned Outages during January 2013 are given in Annex-2.7.
The Sub-Committee discussed and finalized the planned outages.
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ITEM No.3: OPERATIONAL PLANNING 3.1 Proposed outage programme of generating units
The maintenance programme of generating units for February 2013 & March 2013 was discussed. The Committee approved maintenance programme of the generating units for February
2013 & March 2013 as given in Annex 3.1.
The Sub-Committee finalized the outage schedule of generating units for the above period and the modified outages plan is placed at Annex 3.1.
3.2 A. Outage Programme of Transmission Lines/elements
3.2.1 A pre-OCC was held on 11.02.2013 at NTPC for better planning of the transmission
lines/elements outages during the month of March 2013 & additional outages for February
2013.
SE (Opn), WRPC informed that in line with the last OCC decision, this OCC will discuss
outages for the month of March 2013. He further informed that the some of the transmission
elements outages planning in the month of February 2013 has been also considered(which were
earlier planned but could not be availed in real time during January 2013).
SE(O), WRPC informed that line outage planning is becoming very complex day by day which
needs sophisticated and better planning well in advance. For the 445th OCC transmission
elements outages planning data, must be submitted on or before 04.03.2013 otherwise it may
not be possible to accommodate the same in agenda items & also during the meeting.
He thanked the constituent’s and WRLDC support for planning and informed the pre OCC
lasted about 4 hours of discussion.
• 3.2.2 The Committee discussed the maintenance Programme for transmission
lines/elements for the months of February 2013 and March 2013.
• SE(Opn), WRPC informed that many lines not pertaining to the region were included in
the list. He informed that as per the control areas, IEGC roles and existing practices
WR OCC discusses all 400 kV and 765 kV lines outages, irrespective of ownership, all
inter-regional/ inter-state lines , all 220 kV lines from ISGS stations. Where outage of a
line not covered under the above and wholly under a state, for example a 220 kV line in
Gujarat, the agency seeking the outage shall have to approach Gujarat STU /SLDC
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authorities. If there are any problems, WR OCC may be informed for any assistance
required.
The Sub-Committee accordingly finalised the maintenance programme as given at Annex 3.2.
B. Line outages planned vs. implemented: The status of lines planned vs. lines availed and any deviation from planning or emergency
outages for the concerned month shall be submitted by WRLDC for discussion in respective
OCC. Accordingly in the next OCC, WRLDC shall furnish the Status of complete list of line
outages during the month of February 2013 planned vis-à-vis implemented.
C. Code giving procedure:
SE(O), WRPC informed that since short term market clearance depends on available
transmission capacity & is cleared on day ahead basis, there was a need for better planning . In
this regard he informed that that following was decided in the previous OCC meeting and shall
be implemented:
(A) All utilities shall confirmed on D-2 about readiness to avail outages(where D is date of outage).
(B) WRLDC shall issue code in real time within 10 minutes either the code to avail or cancel depending on real time conditions.
(C) All utilities that do not confirm by D-2, those outages shall be deemed cancelled.
D. Clearing of Rescheduled line outages: SE(Opn), WRPC informed that in spite of planning in the OCC, at times a few outages are required to be shifted in real time. Under such conditions WRLDC is insisting on WRPC to give clearance for shift of plan. SE(Opn), WRPC stated that WRLDC/ SLDC can mutually decide and shift from the plan if grid conditions permit. Only the number of such cases to the possible extent, shall be very few. AGM, WRLDC informed that any shift from the plan cleared from OCC, has to be cleared by WRPC OCC and hence SE(Opn), WRPC was approached. He requested that this practice of getting clearance from WRPC on behalf of the constituents for such changes is very much required.
The matter was discussed and OCC members agreed that SE(O), WRPC may on behalf of OCC members, give approval without further consultation with OCC members for such changes, provided system conditions permit WRLDC to give the outage, and the same may be brought to the notice of the next OCC for comments, if any. However the utilities were requested to adhere to the plan as far as possible.
The Committee noted the above. E. Time limits for changes in Outage plan: AGM, WRLDC informed that outages cleared say more than a month ago but could not be availed in real time due to system conditions were
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being asked by the utilities. He queried how long the outage earlier planned but not availed may be claimed. The OCC discussed the matter and concluded the following 1) All outages of M + 1 is cleared by OCC ( Where M is the current month) 2) Any outage of M+1, which could not be cleared in M+1, can be availed within the next week. Example any outage planned on Thursday in week W of M+1 month, and not availed can be availed upto the next Thursday in week W +1. Thereafter a new outage plan has to be proposed in the next OCC. ( The OCC accepted day wise approach as load-shedding plans are generally planned day-wise) 3) All outages shall adhere to the Code Giving procedure in C above. 4) Considering difficulties in giving line outages, all utilites may plan the outage with adequate manpower and avoid repeating outages again and again. The Committee noted the above. 3.3 Anticipated Power Supply Position for the months – February 2013 & March- 2013 Anticipated Power Supply Position for the months of February 2013 & March 2013 were
discussed. The details of anticipated regional deficit are given below:
(All figures in MW) State/ Region
February 2013 March 2013 Anticipated Availability
Anticipated Peak Demand
Shortage Anticipated Availability
Anticipated Peak Demand
Shortage
GETCO 10537 10840 303 11812 12140 328 MPPTCL 7317 8280 963 7276 7780 504 CSEB 2799 3065 266 2899 3225 326 MSETCL 15725 17500 1775 16269 18200 1931GOA 374 415 41 383 425 42 DD 290 320 30 294 335 41 DNH 563 600 37 619 635 16 WR 38515 40800 2285 38483 41250 2767 Details of anticipated restricted & un-restricted demands for the months of February 2013 & March 2013 are given in Annex 3.3 (A).
The details for anticipated station wise Availability & Energy for the months of February 2013 & March 2013 as furnished by the constituents is given at Annex. 3.3(B). The Sub-Committee noted as above. ITEM No. 4: OPERATIONAL STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2013 The details of schedule Vs actual generation, demand, drawl of power from grid; exchanges etc. are given in the following Annexure: Annex 4.1 - Schedule Vs Actual Generation and Requirement for January 2013
Annex 4.2 - Peak Demand: Schedule Vs Actual for January 2013
Annex 4.3 - Integrated Operation of the System for January 2013
Annex 4.4 - Operation of Inter State Tie lines during January 2013
Annex 4.5- Details of Declared Capacity, Schedules and Injections from Central sector
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Stations, Drawl Schedules and Entitlements of constituents during January 2013
Annex 4.6 - Inter System Exchanges for January 2013
Annex 4.7- Details of level of Major Reservoirs in Western Region for January 2013
Annex 4.8a- Month-wise loss of generation due to non-utilization of high cost of Naphtha fuel.
Annex 4.8b -Month-wise loss of generation due to shortage of coal and gas fuels.
The sub-Committee noted as above
ITEM No. 5: SYSTEM DISTURBANCE IN WESTERN REGION
There was no major grid disturbance (GD-4 & above) in the Western Region during the
month. The consolidated list of other grid disturbances (GD -3 & below) as furnished by
WRLDC is attached at Annexure- 5.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
6. Confirmation of Healthiness status of SERs/DRs equipment in the system. Constituents have furnished the status of healthiness of SER/DRs in their systems on
the dates below:-
Sl No.
Name of constituents Date of Receipt
1 WRTS-I 04.01.2013 2 WRTS-II 03.02.2013 3 MPPTCL 12.02.2013 4 NTPC 03.02.2013 5 CSPTCL 03.02.2013 6 GETCO 06.02.2013 7 MSETCL 12.02.2013
Constituents of WR were requested to continue sending the information as per the recommendation of enquiry committee of Grid disturbances on 25.02.2007 and 28.02.2007.
The Sub-Committee noted as above. ITEM No. 7: STATUS OF COMPLETION OF ONGOING SCHEMES FOR COMMISSIONING OF REACTORS, TRANSMISSION LINES AND GENERATING UNITS IN WR.
7.1 Status of completion of ongoing Schemes for Commissioning of reactors.
As discussed in 444th OCCM and as per the present status available on the work for providing additional reactors at the various locations in WR. Accordingly the information regarding the commissioning schedule is as below:
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S. No. 400 kV Sub/stn.
Size (MVAR)
Implementing agency
Expected commissioning date
1 Jabalpur 125 MVAR PGCIL June 2014 2 Khandwa 125 MVAR PGCIL June 2014 3 Shujalpur 125 MVAR PGCIL June 2014 4 Bhatapara 125 MVAR PGCIL June 2014 5 Raigarh 125 MVAR PGCIL June 2014 6 Aurangabad 125 MVAR PGCIL June 2014 7 Ranchodpura 125 MVAR GETCO March 2013 8 Varsana 125 MVAR GETCO June 2013 9 Rajkot 125 MVAR GETCO June 2013 10 Amreli 125 MVAR GETCO June 2013 11 Tamnar
Raigarh 1x125 JPL Synchronised on 04.12.2012
Further, 17 nos. of additional bus reactors were approved in the 34th Standing Committee Meeting held on 9th May 2012. S. No. 400 kV
Sub/stn. Size (MVAR) Implementing
agency Expected commissioning date
1 Nanded 125 MVAR MSETCL To be furnished 2 Sholapur 125 MVAR MSETCL To be furnished 3 Kolhapur 125 MVAR MSETCL To be furnished 4 Akola 125 MVAR MSETCL To be furnished 5 Jetpur 63 MVAR GETCO June 2013 6 Zerda 125 MVAR GETCO June 2013 7 Limbdi
(Chornia) 125 MVAR GETCO March 2013
8 Nagda 125 MVAR MPPTCL To be furnished 9 Bhopal 80 MVAR MPPTCL To be furnished 10 Damoh 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 11 Bachau 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 12 Pirana 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 13 Itarsi 2X125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 14 Seoni 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 15 Parli 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 16 Raipur 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014 17 Gwalior 125 MVAR PGCIL August 2014
The respective utilities were requested that the reactors are installed and commissioned according to the schedule agreed as above. 7.2 Status of completion of ongoing Transmission Schemes being executed/implemented by POWERGRID/ Other Agencies The updated status on various ongoing transmission schemes for the current year as per the current information available is as follows: -
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Name of the Line Target Completion Date
Remarks
POWERGRID 1 400 kV Raipur(PG)-Wardha(PG) D/C 31.12.2013 2 400 kV Vapi(PG)-Navi Mumbai D/C Line January -2013 3 400 kV D/C Mundra- Jetpur line 31.12.2012 4 400kV D/C Vindhyachal-IV - Vindhyachal Pooling Station line (Q) 30.12.2012 5 765kV S/C Vindhyachal Pooling Station - Satna line
(Ckt-I) 30.12.2012
6 765kV S/C Vindhyachal Pooling Station - Satna line (234km+12km D/C Portion)Ckt-II
30.12.2012
7 765kV S/C Satna-Gwalior line (Ckt.-I) March - 2013 8 765kV S/C Satna-Gwalior line (359Km + 60Km D/C
Portion) Ckt.-II May - 2013
9 765 kV S/C Satna-Bina line-II Commissioned on 30.06.12 & date of commercial operation on 01.07.2012
10 400 kV D/C Bina-Bina (MPPTCL) line January - 2013 11 400 kV Sasan-Satna-I 12.01.13 12 400 kV Sasan-Satna-II March 2013 GUJARAT 1 400kV D/C Ukai-Kosamba line February-2013 2 400 kV D/C Kosamba-Chorania line (Package I)(From
Chorania S/S to AP-54) June-2013
3 400 kV D/C Kosamba-Chorania line (Package II)(From Kosamba S/S to AP-54)
January - 2013
4 400 kV D/C Mundra-Zerda line No. 1 June-2013 5 400 kV D/C Mundra-Zerda line No. 2 March - 2013 6 400 kV D/C Vadinar-Amreli line June-2013 7 400kV Mundra-Hadala LILO to Halvad March – 2013 8 400 kV D/C Amreli-Kasor line(Part-1) June – 2013 MADHYA PRADESH 1 Malwa-TPH-Pithampur 400KV DCDS Line March - 2013 2 Malwa TPH-Chhegaon 400 KV DCDS Line January - 2013 3 Chhegaon-Julwania 400 KV DCDS Line January - 2013 4 Pithampur- Indore 400KV DCDS Line 2012-13 5 Malwa TPH-Chhegaon 220KV DCDS Line January - 2013 6 Satpura TPH-Ashta 400KV DCDS Line January - 2013 CSPTCL 1 LILO of 400 kV Korba (W)-Bhilai at Raipur DCDS Commissioned
on 03.08.2012 2 400 kV Korba (W)-Khedamara DCDS Ckt I &II February -2013 3 400 kV Khedamara- Raita DCDS June-2013 4 400kV DCDS Marwa-Raipur(Raita) June-2013 5 LILOof 400kV K(W)-Khedamara line at Marwa (one ckt.) June-2013
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MAHARASHTRA(STU)
1 400KV Chandrapur- II- Warora D/C March-2013 2 400KV Warora- Wardha PGCIL Commissioned on
15.05.2012
3 400KV D/C line from Koradi-II to Wardha S/S(PG) March-2013 4 400 KV S/C line from 400 KV New Khaperkheda – 400
KV Koradi Commissioned
on 14.09.2012
5 400 KV D/C line from Koradi-TPS to Wardha Ckt. March-2013 6 400 kV Koradi-Akola LILO at Nangaon (India Bull) Commissioned on
02.10.2012
MAHARASHTRA (IPTC route) by WRTransmission (Mah) Pvt. Ltd
1 400 kV Parli(PG)-Pune D/C March-2013 2 400 kV Pune (PG)-Aurangabad (MSETCL) D/C March-2013 3 400 kV Solapur(PG) –Kolhapur (MSETCL)D/C 30.06.2012 4 LILO Lonikhand –Kalwa at Puna(PG) March-2013 GUJARAT (IPTC route) by WR Transmission (Guj) Pvt. Ltd 1 400 kV Rajgarh(PG)-Karamsad (GETCO) D/C May-2013
The Sub-Committee noted as above. 7.3 Commissioning of new Generating units in Western Region and the capacity expected to be commissioned during the year 2012-13 The status regarding Generating units, commissioned /expected to be commissioned during the current year 2012-13 according the available information is as below:
Name of the Power Projects Unit No. Capacity (MW)
Date of Commissioning /Schedule Date
GUJARAT Ukkai TPS Extn. 6 500 Commissioned on 01.10.2012 Pipavav CCPP- GPCL & GSPC joint venture Block-1 350 March 2013
Block-2 350 July-2013
Mundra(CGPL) 10 800 07.03.12(COD),
08.01.12(SOD)
20 800 30.07.12(COD)
10.07.12(SOD)
30 800 27.10.12(COD)
06.10.12(SOD)
40 800 21.01.13(COD)
28.12.12(SOD)
50 800 10.03.13(COD)
27.02.13(SOD) Bhavnagar Lignite TPP-JV I 250 Feb 2013 II 250 May 2013 CHHATTISGARH Korba West-III TPP 1 500 February. 2013
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MADHYA PRADESH Satpura TPS Extn. 10 250 26.02.2013 • On 01/04/12, NTPC Sipat stage I unit # 3(660 MW) sync at 23:54 hrs
• On 03/04/12, ESSAR(VADINAR)#2 (600MW) SYNC AT 14:29 HRS
• On 08/04/12, NTPC Mouda #1 (500MW) sync at 01:47 hrs.
• On 25/05/12, NTPC Sipat stage I unit # 2(660 MW) sync at 00:00 hrs
• APL Tiroda (660 MW) Synchronised on 23.09.2012.
• Gupta Engg pvt ltd (60MW) at Chandrapur synchronised on 17.09.2012.
The Sub-Committee noted as above. ITEM NO. 8: MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONAL ITEMS (A) FOLLOW-UP
8.1 Quarterly Review of Crisis Management Plan
All the constituents are requested to submit the CMP report for the third quarter (October
2012 to December 2012) for the year 2012-13.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.2 Status of Physical & Cyber Security in Power Sector regarding
Status of physical & cyber security in Power Sector for the Second quarter (October 2012 to December 2012) have not been received from any of the constituents. The constituents/utilities may were requested to send the same.
The Sub-Committee noted as above. 8.3 Annual Load Generation Balance for the year 2013-14 based on outage planning & peak
off-peak data:
A meeting of LGBR group was held on 29th November, 2012 at WRLDC, Mumbai. The group
finalized the tentative outage Program of major thermal units for the Year 2013-14. The same was
sent to CEA for finalizing annual generating target for the Year 2013-14 & uploaded at WRPC
website.
A meeting in finalizing the generation target in respect of various generating units including IPPs
for the year 2013-14 was organized by CEA on 28.01.2013. It was requested that IPPs expected
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to commence delivering of power in WR grid during year 2013-14 may furnish month wise
generation for intimation to CEA for further needful.
Regarding the Annual LGBR for 2013-14 based on data received so far WRPC, preparation of
draft Annual LGBR is under progress.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
ITEMS FROM WRLDC:
8.4.1: Reactive Power Absorption:
Background:
As per IEGC clause 6.6(6) Reactive power and voltage control “The ISGS and other
generating stations connected to regional grid shall generate/absorb reactive power as per
instructions of RLDC, within capability limits of the respective generating units, that is without
sacrificing on the active generation required at that time. No payments shall be made to the
generating companies for such VAr generation/absorption.”
The committee discussed the matter in 443rd OCC. The list of messages sent from WRLDC is
attached at Annexure-8.4.1. Constituents are requested to bring the data for discussing
compliance/non compliance to IEGC 6.6 by Generators.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4. 2: Implementation of Demand Management (IEGC 5.4)
Discussed in opening remark of Member Secretary, WRPC.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.3: Contingency Procedure
As per IEGC 5.4.2 C
“Each User/STU/SLDC shall formulate contingency procedures and make arrangements that
will enable demand disconnection to take place, as instructed by the RLDC/SLDC, under
normal and/or contingent conditions. These contingency procedures and arrangements shall
regularly be / updated by User/STU and monitored by RLDC/SLDC. RLDC/SLDC may direct
any User/STU to modify the above procedures/arrangement, if required, in the interest of grid
security and the concerned User/STU shall abide by these directions.”
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The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.4: Demand Estimation for Operational Purposes
IEGC clause 5.3
(e) “demand estimation for operational purposes is to be done on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
initially, mechanisms and facilities at SLDCs shall be created at the earliest but not later than
1.1.2011 to facilitate on-line estimation of demand for daily operational use for each 15
minutes block.
(f) The monthly estimated demand by the SLDC shall be provided to RLDC and RPC for
better operation planning
(h) In order to facilitate estimation of Total Transfer Capability /Available Transfer Capability
on three months ahead basis, the SLDC shall furnish estimated demand and availability data to
RLDCs
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.5: Black start
Total 10 stations of MP, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra have completed the Mock drill.
GETCO and MP have intimated the Mock drill of Ukai Hydro in February and Birsingpur in
January,2013.All constituents are requested to give their confirmed black start Mock drill
schedule, so that the exercise shall be completed by the end of March,2013(annexure -8.4.5).
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.6: RGMO
WRLDC is analyzing response of generating units that have confirmed their participation in
RGMO exercise and is submitting the analysis in every OCC meeting. However, a large
number of units still remained out of RGMO. it is requested to discuss and confirm the status.
The status of RGMO (As on Jan’13) shall be presented during 444th OCC.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.7: SCADA Telemetry Status of SCADA Telemetry is enclosed in Annexure-8.4.7. Telemetry of TCSC at Raipur is
to be made available at WRLDC.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
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8.4.8: Prolonged Outage of Power System
50 MVAr Line Reactor of 400 kV Koradi-Bhilai S/C at Bhilai out from 27/04/2012.
Above elements is found to be under prolonged outage and are hereby reported to RPC as per
IEGC 5.2(e).
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.9 : Disturbance data
IEGC 5.2 (r) is reproduced below:
“All the Users, STU/SLDC and CTU shall send information/data including disturbance
recorder/sequential event recorder output to RLDC within 24 hours for purpose of analysis of
any grid disturbance/event. No User, SLDC/STU or CTU shall block any data/information
required by the RLDC and RPC for maintaining reliability and security of the grid and for
analysis of an event.”
STATUS
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Date and Time Event Category Constituent DR/EL./detailed reports
1 06/01/2013 21:25 Hrs
Bus Fault at Bhusawal
GD-I Maharashtra All Received
2 24/01/2013 14:20 Hrs
Bus fault at Parli
GI-I Maharashtra DR/EL Not received
3 28/01/2013 Tripping at Balco
GD-I BALCO All Received
4 31/01/2013 Tripping at Navasari/Kawas
GI-I Kawas/Navsari Not Received
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.10: Emergency Outages availed by constituents
As per IEGC 5.7, outage planning for next month is discussed in every OCC meeting,
in consultation with WRLDC and constituents. However, constituents are also availing
emergency shutdowns. As discussed in various OCC forums, the agency availing emergency
shutdown has to explain the emergency in next OCC.
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The list of major outages availed under emergency category are listed at Annexure-8.4.10.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.11: Extended Planned outages.
The planned outage on following lines was extended by agencies. The agencies may
explain the delay in restoration:
1) 400 kV Sipat-Ranchi D/C by WRTS-II and NTPC ( Approved: 21/01/13;
Availed:21/01 to 25/01/13)
2) 400 kV Raipur-Raigarh#2 was extended by WRTS-II and KWPCL. (Approved
17/01-18/01/13; Availed:17/01-26/01/13)
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.12: Load Crash in NR in the night hours of 17th/18th January, 2013.
Due to inclement weather in Northern Region in the night hours of 17th/18th January, 2013,
about 9000MW load crashed in the Northern region. About 2000-2300MW change of power
flow took place on West to North corridor. Even about 2000MW demand was observed to be
less in the Western Region compared to the previous night. The load crash started at about
22hrs of 17-01-2013. High frequency (maximum:50.83Hz) and High voltages prevailed
throughout the night hours and about 12 lines of 400KV were either opened or tripped in a
span of 1hour 20Minutes, i.e., between 22hrs-23:20hrs.Power to the tune of 1100MW was
wheeled through Mundra-Mohindragarh HVDC and 400kV Kankroli-Bhinmal-Kansari ,
220kV Kota/Modak- Badod paths. Loading on 400kV Itarsi-Khandwa-II, 400kV Sugen-Vapi
and 400kV Chorania-Kasor were observed to be on raising trend in the early hours of 18th
January, 2013. No ATC/TTC was violated due to import of power. It was an unique situation
where either generation could not be increased further or generation could not be backed down
further. Power ramping to the tune of 100MW/185MW was observed on HVDC, Bhadrawati
towards Southern region on two occasions due to frequency controller action at HVDC,
Bhadrawati. Oscillations of different low frequency modes with poor damping were observed
due to stress in the system. WR system is characterized by skewed/unusual dispatch conditions,
high voltage, high frequency and over drawal by Gujarat ( due to backing down to technical
minimum and withdrawal of high cost generation.) leading to critical line loadings.(Annexure-
8.4.12)
Tripping of following elements would have had been a security threat to western region:-
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• 400kV Itarsi-Khandwa-II
• 400kV Seoni-Khandwa –II
• Even One circuit of 400kV Parli-Lonikhand D/C
• Even either circuit of 400kV Kankroli-Kansari or 400kV Bhinmal-Kansari
• Even one pole of HVDC, Bhadrawati
• Even one pole of Talcher-Kolar
A few graphs are attached in the Annex-I to indicate the situation.
• The policy of the DISCOMs to trip 11kV/22kV feeders in panic as a reaction to rain storm
or similar event in order to protect distribution transformers can lead to sudden crash of
load than that can be naturally occur due to the weather effect on loads. Sudden crash of
load would be difficult to deal with.
• Over drawal by Gujarat helped the system but such a measure could over load the network.
• To manage high frequency, generation backing down to the technical minimum shall be
done as advised by LDCs.
• To implement measures to control high voltage should be taken cautiously by LDCs after
considering the net work security aspects.
• Understanding the stress and take actions to relieve the stress to avoid stability problems.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.13. Introduction of Wardha Flow gate: After commissioning of Raipur-Wardha D/C on 31-12-2012, the flows on Bhilai flow
gate are relaxed and the limit of Bhilai flow gate was raised to 4200MW. However, it was
observed that the flows on the out going lines at Wardha and Parli rose to critical values. Also
the 765/400kV voltages at Seoni have been prevailing high. Due to this, one of 765KV Seoni-
Wardha D/C lines had to be kept open frequently and 400kV Bhilai-Seoni tripped on over
voltage on few occasions. Less generation at Sipat NTPC has been another reason for high
voltages in this area.
The criticality of flows (not satisfying ‘N-1’ criteria) on outgoing lines at Wardha had been
severe on following occasions:-
a) Outage of 400kV C’pur-Parli – II & III on 24-01-2013:
During this outage flow on 400kV Wardha-Parli D/C had been 550-580MW/Circuit.
b) Outage of 400kV Koradi-Akola S/C on 29-01-2013.
The flow on 400kV Wardha-Akola had been 550MW/Circuit.
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c) Tripping of 400kV Chandrapur-Padghe pole-I on 28-01-2013
The flow on 400kV Warda-Akola had been 550MW/circuit.
In all these cases, the generation at Tiroda had been 375-475MW. In view of expected
generation at Mauda , IEPL and increase of generation at Tiroda the following are necessary:
i) SPS at IEPL and Tiroda
ii) Introduction of Wardha Flow gate with a limit of 2000MW and generation of IEPL &
Tiroda shall be regulated with reference to Wardha flow gate limits initially and under
contingencies drawal of Maharashtra along with generation of injecting stations into Wardha
flow gate needs to be initiate actions.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.14. Less generation at Sipat
The generation at Sipat has been less since September due to coal shortage. The problem has to
be analysed and the means to alleviate the problem to be found out.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.15: Time correction of SEMs in Western Region
WRLDC vide letter No. WRLDC/MO-I/1551/13 dated 22.01.2013 have intimated
that, as per the SEM data received from various locations in Western Region it has
been observed that many SEMs are drifted in time. At few stations in WR, time
correction has not been done since long. The issue of time drifting of SEMs with
respect to GPS was taken up with the constituents of Western Region from time to
time but no positive response received from the constituents.
WRLDC vide its letter dated 4th Sept’2012 requested POWERGRID, WRTS-I and
WRTS-II to carry out time synchronization of all the SEMs in Western Region
and also communicated to all the locations through e-mail to send the time drift
report and to carry out necessary time correction if required. The list of locations
along with the locations so far given feedback is enclosed at Annex-8.4.15 (1) .
Few stations reported to WRLDC that they were not able to perform the time
correction using the Data Collecting Device due to requirement of installation of
some additional “patch” in the existing S/W of DCD.
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Since time synchronization of all SEMs is very much required for an error free
calculation of UI accounting, it is requested that POWERGRID may make
arrangements for carrying out time synchronizations in all the locations and for
installation of necessary “patch” in the DCD so that in future the sub-stations can
carry out time correction/ synchronization on a monthly basis.
It is proposed that while downloading the data, the time drift may be noted and
whenever any time correction/synchronization is carried out on the drifted meter;
record may be generated and sent to WRLDC in the prescribed format given at
Annex-8.4.15 (2).
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.16: Erroneous SEM data recording
WRLDC vide letter No. WRLDC/MO-I/1551/13 dated 22.01.2013 have intimated that, on analysis of weekly SEM data it is noticed that the following meters are recording erroneous reading and is urgently required to take necessary corrective action by the respective stations. The error may be due to improper inputs to the SEM, mismatch in CTR & PTR used in the calculation/actual connected.
The CTR and PTR used by WRLDC for computations of MWH for the above meters are given against each meters. All stations are requested to check the connected CTR & PTR of these SEMs and report to WRLDC in case of any discrepancy. Also all the stations are requested for ensuring proper inputs to SEMs.
In case the problem could not be fixed by the respective sub-stations it is requested that PGCIL may replace such meters immediately.
Sr No Metering Issues
1
765/400 kV ICT 1 at Bilaspur CTR PTR
765kV CS-73 NP-2628-A 1500/1A 765kV/110V
400kV CS-74 NP-2629-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-2628-A is reading half compare to meter NP2629-A
2
765/400 kV ICT 2 at Bilaspur CTR PTR
765kV CS-75 NP-2627-A 1500/1A 765kV/110V
400kV CS-76 NP-2636-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-2627-A is reading half compare to meter NP2636-A
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3
400kV Sugen line 1 at Gandhar CTR PTR
400kV GA-26 NP-2340-A 1000/1A 400kV/110V
400kV SU-11 GJ-2292-A 1000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter GJ-2292-A is reading 2/3rd of meter NP-2340-A
4
400kV Seoni line-1 at Khandwa CTR PTR
400kV MP-75 NP-6331-A 2000/1A 400kV/110V
400kV SE-11 NP-5742-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter Np6331-A is reading less energy compare to meter NP-5742-A.
5
400kV Bina(PG) line at Indore CTR PTR
400kV MB-30 NP-2601-A Indore 2000/1A 400kV/110V
400kV MB-31 NP-5760-A Bina (PG) 1000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-2601-A is reading less energy compare to meter NP-5760-A.
6
765/400kV ICT-1 at Satna CTR PTR
765kV MB-32 NP-2689-A 2000/1A 765kV/110V
400kV MB-33 NP-2623-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-2623-A is recording 2/3rd of energy compare to meter NP-2689-A.
7
400kV Parli(MSEB) line-1 at Parli(PG) CTR PTR
400kV MH-63 NP-6720-A Parli(PG) 1000/1A 400kV/110V
400kV MH-66 NP-6723-A Parli(MSEB) 1000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-6720-A is recording 2/3rd of energy compare to meter NP-6723-A.
8
765/400 kV ICT 1 at Wardha(PG) CTR PTR
765kV MM-11 NP-6769-A 3000/1A 765kV/110V
400kV MM-12 NP-6770-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
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Meter NP-6770-A is recording less (slightly more than 2/3rd) energy compare to meter NP-6769-A.
9
765/400 kV ICT 2 at Wardha(PG) CTR PTR
765kV MM-16 NP-6254-A 3000/1A 765kV/110V
400kV MM-17 NP-6730-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-6730-A is recording approximately 2/3rd less energy compare to meter NP-6254-A.
10
765/400 kV ICT 3 at Wardha(PG) CTR PTR
765kV MM-18 NP-6772-A 3000/1A 765kV/110V
400kV MM-19 NP-6773-A 3000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-6773-A is recording less (slightly more than 2/3rd) energy compare to meter NP-6772-A.
11
400kV Nagothane line-2 at RGPPL CTR PTR
400kV RG-22 NP-6327-A 2000/1A 400kV/110V
400kV RG-26 NP-6297-A 2000/1A 400kV/110V
Meter NP-6327-A is recording less energy compare to meter NP-6297-A.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.17: Non receipt of SEM data
WRLDC vide letter No. WRLDC/MO-I/1551/13 dated 22.01.2013 have intimated
that, it has been noticed from the past weeks that, the following stations are not
sending SEM data to WRLDC on weekly basis. It is requested that the data from
the following locations may be ensure by the respective agencies without any failure
to WRLDC on weekly basis.
Sl.No Location Entity responsible
1 Navsari 400kV (PG) POWERGRID
2 Kolhapur(400kV) Maharashtra
3 Mustungi(220kV) Maharashtra
4 G’Sagar (220kV) Madhya Pradesh
5 Rajghat (132kV) Madhya Pradesh
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
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8.4.18 Interim connection of M/S IEPL:
This items were covered in opening remark of Member Secretary, WRPC Mumbai.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
8.4.19 Hon’ble CERC’s order dated 16th Jan’2013 in petition no.209/2011 in the matter of the Renewable Regulatiory Funds Mechanism under Central Electricity Regulatory Commission( IEGC) Regulations 2010.
The Hon’ble CERC’s order dated 18th Feb’2011 has given approval for the detailed
procedure for implantation of the mechanism of Renewable Regulatory Fund (RRF). As per
the order, the RRF procedure were to be implemented wef 1st Jan’2012, and directed NLDC to
arrange for mock exercise as per detailed procedure wef 1st July 2011.
In line with the above order WRLDC had sent communications to all SLDCs for
submission of the required details to WRLDC/WRPC/NLDC.
The Hon’ble CERC further through its order dated 30th March 2012 in Petition
no.209/2011(Suo-Motu), directed the wind generators ,STUs, DISCOMs and SLDCs to take
immediate action in this regard. The wind generators were directed to provide the requisite data
as per direction by NLDC/RLDC/SLDC.
In line with the above order WRLDC had sent communications to all SLDCs for
submission of the required details to WRLDC/WRPC/NLDC. The mater was also taken up in
the 437th & 438th OCC meetings of WRPC.
The Hon’ble Commission further through its order dated 16th Jan’2013 in petition
no.209/2011 in the matter of the Renewable Regulatory Funds Mechanism under Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission( IEGC) Regulations 2010 has directed the following .
1. RRF Mechanism shall come into effect from 01.07.2013.
2. ABT meters are required to be installed only in the Pooling Stations which should be
done expeditiously. In case the ABT meters are not installed by the respective State
Transmission Utility or Distribution Utility by 31.03.2013, the same may be installed
by CTU at the cost concerned State Transmission Utility/ Distribution Utility.
3. Mock exercise for forecasting and scheduling start wef 01.02.2013.
The following are the brief on the Commission’s order dated 16th Jan 2013
Minutes of 444th OCC meeting held in 11th & 12th February 2013
1. Any person could become the coordinating agency , which may be one of the
generators or any other mutually agreed agency. This agency shall be referred as
“Coordinating Agency” for the purpose of scheduling, metering and energy accounting.
2. Pooling Stations that are commissioned on or after 03.05 2010 should be considered for
the purpose of RRF mechanism. Accordingly the IEGC-2010 would be amended by the
Hon’ble Commission.
3. Payment should be similar to the conventional generators ie Wind and Solar generators
should be paid at the contract rate as per the schedule and UI mechanism would ensure,
the liability of which would be in accordance with the dispensation for Wind generators
in the Grid Code.
4. Reference rate for contract is fixed as Rs.4/kwh fro NEW grid and Rs.5/kwh for SR
grid.
5. Mutually agreed mechanism shall be developed by the coordination agency and the
Wind generators connected to that pooling station on account of sharing the variations
with reference to the schedule. In case of disagreement, the UI charges should be
shared based on actual generation on wkly basis.
6. The IEGC_2010 and the approved detailed Procedure for implementation of RRF will
be amended/revised in line with the above proposals.
WRLDC vide letter dated 4th Feb’2012 had requested all SLDCs to send the required data
to WRLDC on weekly basis for the previous week for preparation of energy accounts by
WRPC secretariat. The copy of the letter is enclosed as Annex-8.4.19.
The Sub-Committee noted as above.
ITEM NO. 9: DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT OCC MEETING
It is proposed to hold 445th meeting of Operation and Coordination Committee of
WRPC on 12th March (Tuesday) 2013 at Prakash Garh, Bandra Mumbai, preceded by Pre
OCC on 11.03.2013 at WRLDC Mumbai.