Training Report

on

GIS based Consumer Indexing and Asset Mapping

Submitted by: Ishan Goyal Roll No. 051151

Submitted to: Dr. Tilak Thakur

GIS application in Power Transmission

Introduction
Geographic Information Systems is a system of mapping of complete electrical network including low voltage system and customer supply points with latitude and longitudes overload on satellite imaging and/or survey of India maps. Analyses such as the selection of suitable areas, the optimum path finding, the profile analyses, the engineering design of towers and wires, and the cost estimation can be done using GIS. Layers of information are contained in these map representations. Data used in GIS survey includes: i. ii. iii. iv. The Administrative / Street Map The Electricity Distribution Network Map Attribute Data collected on the ground Data on the end-users

The first layer corresponds to the distribution network coverage. The second layer corresponds to the land background containing roads, landmarks, buildings, rivers, etc. The next layer could contain information on the equipment viz poles, conductors transformers etc. Most of the electrical network/equipment have a geographical location and the full benefit of any network improvement can be had only if the work is carried out in the geographical context. Business processes such as network planning, repair operations and maintenance connection and reconnection has also to be based around the network model. Even while dong something as relatively simple as adding a new service connection, it is vital to know that users of the system are not affected by this addition. GIS in conjunction with system analysis tools helps to do just this.

Project Implementation
The project is implemented in two stages: The first is the Fieldwork or the survey part wherein the complete data about the transmission system is collected. It involves finding the GPS co-ordinates of all the poles, both LT and HT so as to know exactly how the transmission wires are laid out in the

network. Besides there is also a door to door survey in which the attributes of the meter are noted and the number of poles connected to each transformer and the corresponding number of consumers connected to each pole are found out. The second stage involves the computer work wherein the data collected is copied to the excel files and a complete database is prepared. After this the information collected is graphically represented in AutoCAD and Facilplus where exhaustive details about each and every component of the transmission system are entered. This data collected is then attached to the base map of the particular region so that it is possible to find out the exact location of every line and pole by just looking at the picture. The system besides its use in fault management, and network extensions and optimization, also serves the following purposes: 1. In planning of routine maintenance. 2. In easy handling of customers inquiries. 3. In network configuration. 4. In improved revenue management. 5. In right of way and compensation. 6. In provision of back-up system that eliminates the problem of data loss. 7. In easy and speedy retrieval of information. 8. In data update and possible sharing of data among different users simultaneously. 9. Network extensions and optimization 10. SCADA can be integrated with GIS For efficient and reliable operation of a distribution system, a reliable communication network is required to facilitate project coordination of the maintenance and fault activities of the distribution system. GIS when integrated with SCADA helps in sending the right signals to the communication network. Outages can be isolated faster and maintenance crews dispatched with critical information including location of the fault. GIS environment hosts a wealth of presentation techniques that enable fast and accurate interpretation of results from power flow results to short circuit analysis. GIS integrate common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps. These abilities distinguish GIS from other systems and make it valuable for explaining events, predicting outcomes and planning strategies for Distribution System Management. GIS systems have had the reputation of being great technology for patient people. Building a data base for Distribution systems on geographical systems is a time consuming and laborious task and would have to be carried out in a phased manner but ultimately the returns would be manifold.

Personal Involvement
I have so far been involved in both the stages of the GIS project and learnt the basics of the project. I have been involved at the sites at Shakti Bhawan, Panchkula and at Mohali.

Panchkula
At Panchkula, I learnt the software, Spatial Facilplus which is basically an electrical software in which the complete data about the distribution system of a city is fed. Thus the site of power generation, the various DTRs connected to the feeder, the various poles connected to each DTR and finally the consumers connected to these poles, the complete information is shown through this software. Also, the details about the various lines involved in the power transmission from the feeder to the consumer are also shown. My first 20 days at training involved learning this software. Thus I learnt the manner of creating different objects in different views, the spatial coordination involved to ensure that the GPS coordinates of various components are identical in various views, the ways to create the distribution systems, the generation of reports, etc. While I learnt these individually and the basics of the software in the first 20 days, later I tried to create simple distribution systems of my own to learn how to connect the individual components into a single functioning system. Thus with each try Improved upon my systems and added more detail and larger variety of components.

Mohali
By Feb 25, I got involved in a new GIS project which was starting at Mohali. This was the very initial stage of this project i.e. the survey stage. While the survey was performed for PSEB, it was carried out on their behalf by ABB. We were thus required to collect the data which will be later represented through the software. In Mohali we were required to collect the complete data regarding 48 DTs. Thus, we had to have a complete geographical idea of the exact location of the various DTs, the number of poles connected to each DT, and the number of consumers connected to the poles. We were also required to collect information regarding the meter attributes, their make, serial no., account no., year of installation etc. Here I got to practically observe the manner in which the transmission system is laid out from the transformer to the consumer, the difference in the lines based on whether the connection is 1-phase or 3-phase. Besides, I learnt how to judge that the consumer is connected to which pole and to draw the layout of the network.