NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE
IN
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(26 Weeks)
XVI BATCH
PROSPECTUS
NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE
(An ISO 9001 :2000 & ISO 14001 Organization)
( Ministry of Power, Govt. of India)
Power Systems Training Institute
Near Yarab Nagar Bus Stop,
Subramanyapura Road,
Banashankari II Stage
Bangalore- 560 070
(KARNATAKA) INDIA
TELEFAX: 080 26713758
TEL: 080-26712539
E-mail : pstinpti@yahoo.com
Website : www.kar.nic.in/psti
Announces XVI Batch of
Duration: 26 Weeks
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
Power Sector is continuously expanding sector.
The amendment in the Indian Electricity Act, have opened
private sector participation in the Transmission & Distribution of
Power. It has further created a large demand for the trained
persons in Electrical Utilities.
The main objective of the course is to create a
technically trained manpower readily available for recruitment
to the power companies in the area of Transmission &
Distribution of Electrical Power.
This is a Graduate Engineer Program for those
who desire to make a career in the power sector. On
successfully undergoing this course the Graduate Engineers
will find immense opportunities and preference in employment
with various power companies.
ABOUT THE COURSE: This is a unique course of 26 weeks
duration which will be conducted by Power Systems Training
Institute (PSTI), a unit of NPTI at Bangalore.
The course content complies with the syllabus for
Engineers and Supervisors for Operation & Maintenance of
Transmission & Distribution Systems as per Safety and
Electrical Supply Regulations 7(3) of Govt. of India.
PLACEMENT: The previous trainees got
placement in ABB, L&T, Reliance Energy, Easun Reyrolle,
KEC international, Adani Power, Torrent Power, Sterlite
Industries, Enercon India Ltd., Essar Power, Fichtner, Abhijit
Power, Jyoti Structures, Kalpataru Power Transmission limited,
Switchgear & Control, PR&DC, JSPL, Consulting Engineering
Services, Kalki Communications, National Contracting
Company, etc. companies.
ELIGIBILITY: Bachelor of engineering or equivalent in
“Electrical” or “Electrical & Electronics” or “Power engineering”.
AGE LIMIT : Maximum age limit as on 01/08/2013 is 30 years.
No age limit for sponsored candidates.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION: Percentage of
marks obtained in the B.E. or equivalent examination as per
University norms.
NO. OF SEATS : 60 (Sixty only). 25% seats are reserved for
sponsored category. Reservation for SC, ST , OBC & PH will
be as per Govt. norms in the non-sponsored category.
FEES:
Rs. 1,30,000 + ST @ 12.36% for non-sponsored candidates
Rs. 1,65,000/- + ST @ 12.36% for sponsored candidates
SPONSORED CANDIDATES: The candidates sponsored by
employers if fulfilling eligibility requirement, will be admitted
directly.
HOW TO APPLY
Application form alongwith prospectus can be
obtained from the Institute by paying cash or on the following
address by post sending A4 size self addressed envelope
alongwith a Crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- in favour of
PSTI payable at Bangalore.
OR
Download the Application form from our website and
send it as directed in the application along with a crossed DD
of Rs 500/- in favour of “PSTI, Bangalore” payable at
Bangalore.
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue of Prospectus 03.06.2013
Last Date for receipt of application forms
in all respect
19.07.2013
Display of merit list in website
www.kar.nic.in/psti
22.07.2013
Admission Starts from 23.07.2013
Commencement of the Course 05.08.2013
Address for Correspondence
Ms. Piyali Sarkar, Assistant Director
Power Systems Training Institute
National Power Training Institute
Subramanyapura Road, Banashankari II Stage,
P.O. Box No. 8201, Bangalore - 560 070
Telefax : 080-26713758 Tel. 080-26712539
Email : pstinpti@yahoo.com
Website: www.kar.nic.in/psti
FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE POWER SECTOR
NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE
Power Systems Training Institute
( An ISO 9000:2000 & ISO 14001 Organization )
Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
BANGALORE-560 070
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
ABOUT NPTI, BANGALORE
Power Systems Training Institute, Bangalore, established in the year 1972 (formerly
functioning under CEA) has since been brought under the National Power Training Institute (NPTI);
the National Apex Body for Training Power Sector Personnel in the country w.e.f. 1st April 2002.
During the last 40 years, the Institute has trained many power sector personnel in the area of
Transmission & Distribution of Power, who are manning the various important positions in Power
Sector of the Country. It has a self-contained complex with hostel and Institute with all infrastructural
and instructional facilities. The PSTI, Bangalore is equipped with the laboratories for Power System
Studies, Power System Simulation, Relay Testing and High Voltage Testing. The Hot Line Training
Center, also a unit of NPTI in Bangalore, imparts live line maintenance training of High Voltage
transmission lines up to 400KV. The Institutes have experienced Faculty members, Trainers,
Laboratories, etc.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?
Power Sector is a continuously expanding sector of Indian infrastructure contributing to the
GDP. The Indian Electricity Act, 2003 has opened private sector participation in the Transmission &
Distribution of Power creating a large demand for the trained persons in Electrical Utilities.
The main objective of the course is to create technically sound and trained manpower readily
available for recruitment to the power utilities dealing with Transmission & Distribution of Electrical
Power.
This is a Graduate Engineers Program for those who desire to make a career in the power
sector. On successful completion of this course, the Graduate Engineers will get their knowledge and
skills sharpened, paving the way for better employment opportunity in various power companies.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
The course content complies with the syllabus for Engineers and Supervisors for Operation &
Maintenance of Transmission & Distribution Systems as per Safety and Electrical Supply Regulations
7(3) of Govt. of India..
PLACEMENT:
NPTI will facilitate and make all efforts for placement in power utilities. The previous trainees
got placement in ABB, L&T, Reliance Energy, Easun Reyrolle, KEC international, Adani Power,
Torrent Power, Sterlite Industries, Enercon India Ltd., Essar Power, Fichtner, Abhijit Power, Jyoti
Structures, Kalpataru Power Transmission limited, Switchgear & Control, PR&DC, JSPL, Consulting
Engineering Services, Kalki Communications, National Contracting Company, etc. companies.
ELIGIBILITY:
Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent in “Electrical” or “Electrical & Electronics” or “Power"
Engineering.
AGE LIMIT :
Maximum age limit as on 01/08/2013 is 30 years. No age limit for sponsored candidates.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:
Percentage of marks obtained in the B.E. or equivalent examination as per University norms.
In case of universities awarding Grade Points (CGPA or equivalent), the same should be
converted into percentage and the conversion formula obtained from University/College
should be attached.
NO. OF SEATS :
60 (Sixty only). Out of the above 25% is reserved for sponsored category. Reservation for SC,
ST, OBC & PH will be as per Govt. norms in the non-sponsored category.
FEES:
Course fee for the Non-sponsored
Candidates
Rs. 1,30,000/- + 12.36% Service Tax per participant
(Non refundable) to be paid in two installments
Course fee for the sponsored candidates Rs. 1,65,000/- + 12.36% Service Tax per participant
(Non-refundable) to be paid in full at the time of
admission
Course fee for Foreign Nationals a) SAARC Countries- US $ 6,500 per
participant (Non-refundable)
b) Other than SAARC Countries - US $ 7,500 per
participant (Non-refundable).
SPONSORED CANDIDATES:
The candidates sponsored by Power Utilities/Corporations/Companies with minimum one year
experience and having above 60% aggregate marks in engineering and fulfilling the eligibility
requirement will be admitted directly. Alongwith the sponsorship letter and experience certificate, the
candidate has to give photocopy of Appointment letter in the said organization, photocopy of 12 salary
slips and photo copy of bank statement for the last one year showing the credit of salary in his bank
account duly attested by Manager of Bank. The sponsored candidates shall submit an affidavit on
Non-Judicial stamp paper of Rs. 20/- regarding his sponsorship and an undertaking that he/she will
not claim for placement through PSTI.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application form along-with prospectus can be obtained from the Institute by paying cash or at
the following address by post sending A4 size self addressed envelope alongwith a Crossed Demand
Draft for Rs. 500/- in favour of PSTI, Payable at Bangalore.
OR
Download the Application form from our website and send it as directed in the application
along with a crossed DD of Rs 500/- in favour of “PSTI, Bangalore” preferably drawn on State
Bank of India payable at Bangalore.
The application form complete in all respects alongwith the attested copies of documents listed
in the application form are to be sent or submitted in person to the address mentioned below latest by
19.07.2013. Incomplete applications will be rejected without any notice. NPTI shall not be responsible
for any postal delay or loss of mail.
Address for Correspondence
The Principal Director,
National Power Training Institute
Power Systems Training Institute
Yarab Nagar Bus-stop, Banashankari II Stage,
Bangalore - 560 070
Telefax : 080-26713758 Tel. 080-26712539
E-mail : pstinpti@yahoo.com
Website : www.kar.nic.in/psti
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue of Prospectus 03.06.2013
Last Date for receipt of application forms
in all respect 19.07.2013
Display of merit list in website www.kar.nic.in/psti 22.07.2013
Admission Starts from 23.07.2013
Commencement of the Course 05.08.2013
HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION
1. The above course fee does not include the Lodging/Boarding charges.
2. Non-family twin sharing type accommodation can be provided to the candidates at the Institute
campus @ Rs. 13,500 for 6 months.
3. Boarding charges are to be borne by the participants/sponsoring organizations.
4. The boarding charges are to be settled on monthly basis.
GENERAL
1. Security Deposit: An amount of Rs. 5000/- as Caution Money (Refundable) against use of Library,
Hostel, Stores, etc. is to be deposited by the student at the time of joining the Institute.
2. Hostel Rent: The six months hostel rent of Rs. 13,500/- is payable in advance at the time of hostel
allotment. No outsiders – known or relatives – shall be permitted to use hostel facilities for whole
or part of the day.
3. Refund: In case a selected candidate withdraws from the program for any reason, no part of
course fees will be refunded except the security deposit.
4. Late Fee: If a candidate fails to deposit any installment of course fee by the due date, late fee @
Rs. 100/- per week will be chargeable from the due date.
5. The right of admission will wrest with NPTI. Candidates found irregular in attending training or
uninterested shall not be considered for placement and/or their course certification reviewed.
HOW TO REACH THE INSTITUTE:
The Institute is about 10 KMs south of Bangalore City Railway Station/Bangalore City Bus
Stand and 45 KMs from Bangalore International Air Port from where Pre-paid taxi / Auto-rickshaw
services are available. City buses also ply via Yarab Nagar bus stop (bus route Nos. 15C, 15E, 15H,
210A, 210R and 210E from Bangalore City Bus Station).
SYLLABUS
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Generation, Transmission & Distribution Scenario of India
2. POWER GENERATION
Types of generation : Conventional and Non-conventional, Thermal Power Plant, Hydro Power Plant,
Gas Power Plant, Nuclear Power Plant, Co-generation, Various sources, Non-conventional Energy Sources.
3. POWER TRANSMISSION
3.1 Switchyard Substation
a) Types : Generation sub-station, Grid sub-station, Gas Insulated sub-station etc. Indoor/outdoor,
general comparison
b) General arrangement and layout of switchyard, switching schemes, single line diagram.
3.2 Substation/Transmission Equipments (400 KV/220 KV/132 KV)
3.2.1 Power Transformers – Bushings, On-load Tap Changer (OLTC), Buchholtz Relay, Conservator,
Breather, Cooling arrangements – Methods of cooling, Transformer tests.
3.2.2 Switchgears – Circuit Breaker : Types (MOCB, ABCB, VCB, SF6) constructional details, specifications,
interlocks.
a) Isolator : Types earth switch, bus bar
b) CT/CVT: Types, construction and operation
c) Lightning Arrestors/Lightning Mask : Types, construction and operation.
d) Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC): Principle, purpose, types of coupling.
e) Relays : Types, functions, constructional details
f) Protection System: Philosophy, types, protection of transformer/reactor, motor, line/feeder
generator, bus etc.
3.2.3 Grounding : Types of grounding, earth testing and treatment, earthmat design, step potential, Neutral
grounding reactor.
3.2.4 Auxiliary facilities : DG Set Station Battery System etc.
3.2.5 Cables : Types, Control cables, power cables, cable termination and jointing
3.2.6 Substation Operation : Grid operation, communication with RLDC/SLDC etc.
3.2.7 Substation Maintenance :
a) Types – Routine, Preventive, Planned, Predictive, Break-down, Emergency maintenance, on-line
maintenance of different equipment.
b) Transformer/Reactor maintenance – factors affecting the life of transformer/ reactor.
Inspection/preliminary testing of various components – oil sampling and testing, oil filtration,
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), maintenance schedule.
c) Switchgear and protection maintenance – Maintenance of CB, Isolator, Earth switch, Support
Insulators, CT/CVT, LA, LM, Protective Relay maintenance testing.
3.2.8 Erection and commissioning pre-commissioning checks/tests of sub-station.
3.3 Transmission Lines
EHV Transmission system in India, Tower types, Conductors, Earth wire, Insulators, IE rules and Acts,
Statutory clearances, Surveying, Route Alignment Maintenance of transmission line, Thermo vision scanning,
Hot line maintenance
3.4 HVDC Transmission System
Development of HVDC technology, economics, comparison with HVAC systems, principles of HVDC conversion, HVDC lines,
HVDC sub-stations-converters, AC & DC harmonies & filtering
4. SAFETY & STATUTORY REGULATIONS
Safety Requirement, Hazards, Electrical Accidents and prevention, First Aid, Fire fighting-Types of fire,
fire fighting/system, fire extinguishers
5. LOAD DISPATCH & COMMUNICATION
a) Load Dispatch Centres-Functions, SLDC/RLDC, NLDC,
b) Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System RTU, Front End Computers, Main Computers, Visual Display
Units, mimic boards
c) Energy Management System-Functions
d) Load forecasting, Generation scheduling, Load Management, Load shedding, Hydro thermal scheduling,
Voltage/Frequency Control
e) Reactive Power Management
f) Grid Management, Grid disturbance/Case studies
g) Visit to SLDC/RLDC/NLDC
6. POWER DISTRIBUTION
6.1 Distribution Lines/Cables
(a) Brief historical review of Distribution system
(b) Planning, design & selection aspects of tower/poles structure, conductors, insulators and other
hardwares
(c) Conductor laying, stringing, sagging,
(d) Layout of earthwire/neutral wire, guarding repair and jointing of conductors, jumpering, binding
(e) Design and selection of undergoing cables,
(f) Location, construction and erection of pole-mounted sub-stations
(g) Service lines – LV, MV, HV Consumers compliance of IE Rules
(h) Street Lighting-Design consideration and controlling methods
(i) O&M of Distribution & service lines
(j) Maintenance schedules & Records
6.2 Distribution Sub-Stations
a) Types, Layouts, single line diagram/equipments
b) Equipments-transformer, CB, fuse etc.
c) Relays, Relaying schemes, installation
d) Operation & Maintenance all equipment, protective relays and auxiliaries.
6.3 Distribution Metering & Efficient Energy Management
a) Types & constructional details of various meters
b) Indian Electricity rules regarding sealing of cut outs and meters penalty for seal breaking
c) Detection of theft/tempering, unauthorized loads, investigation, legal aspects
d) Testing consumer premises and dealing with disputed
e) IE rules regarding system voltage drops and improvements
f) Distribution automation
g) Improving the efficiency of pump sets, street lighting
h) Anti-theft measures and case studies
i) Demand side management
7.0 IT APPLICATIONS IN TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
7.1 GIS & GPS Applications
a) Overview of Geographical information systems and Remote Sensing
b) Global positioning system and applications
c) Surveying techniques
d) Data profiles – Analysis, processing and modeling
e) Time synchronization
f) GIS and GPS
7.2 ERP Solutions for Power Utilization
a) Overview of Enterprise Resource Planning
b) Material Management – Purchase and inventory management
c) Project Management
d) Human Resource Management
e) Budgeting and Cost Control
8.0 Soft Skills
a) Personal and Business Communication Skills
b) Leadership and Team Building
c) Presentation Skills
d) Attitudinal Development
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APPLICATION FORM
Post Graduate Diploma Course in
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
XVI Batch
SESSION AUGUST 2013
Affix Latest
Passport size
Colour Photograph
1. Full Name of the candidate : __________________________________
(In Capital Letters)
2. Father’s Name : __________________________________
3. Date of Birth (in Christian Era) Date Month Year
(as given in 10th/SSLC/SSC)
4. Sex (mark √ ) Male Female
5. Marital Status (mark √ ) Single Married
6. Nationality
7. Category (mark √ ) SC ST OBC PH GEN SPONSORED
8. Address for communication ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
PIN CODE
Telephone No. ________ Fax No.________
E-mail ID : __________________________
9. Permanent address ___________________________________
(if different from above) ___________________________________
___________________________________
PIN CODE
Name: ________________________
DD/Cash: _____________________
Sl.No.: ________________________
10. Educational Qualifications (Starting from highest qualification)
Sl.
No.
Examination passed
Branch/
Subject
Year of
passing
College/
University
Percentage of
marks/class (as per
University norms)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Self Attested photocopy of qualifying degree, mark sheet and proof of date of birth are to be sent
alongwith application form.
11. Experience after Graduation (if any)
Period Sl. of Employment
No.
Designation
Name of
organization From To
Nature of duties
1.
2.
12. Are you a Sponsored Candidate?
If Yes, please furnish the certificate given below :
Certificate of Sponsorship ( In Company’s Letter Head)
This is to certify that Mr./Ms. _________________________________, working in this
concern/organization from ______________________ as __________________, will be sponsored by
us in case he/she is selected for admission to the 26 weeks PGDC in "Transmission & Distribution
Systems” for the session August 2013.
Signature of Employer
Name
Place: Designation
Seal: Address
13. Proof of Identity (attach copy)
(Employer ID/Passport/Driving License/PAN Number, etc)
14. Any other information :
(Offer of job in hand, continuing education, bond/liability/commitments etc.)
Yes No
15. List of Documents to be attached with the application :
a) Application fee of Rs. 500/- in the form of a crossed DD in favour of PSTI, Bangalore (In case
the application is downloaded from website)
b) One Passport size photo
c) Self Attested photocopy of qualifying degree and age
d) Attested photocopy of Mark sheet of the qualifying degree & conversion formula as per
university norms in case of Grade Points.
e) Sponsorship Certificate, Experience Certificate, Salary Slips/Bank Statement (if applicable)
f) Community Certificate (if applicable)
DECLARATION
The above furnished informations are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. In case of
anything found misleading or wrong or incomplete I agree that my candidature is liable to be rejected
without any notice.
Signed on this ___________(day) of ___________(month) _______( year)
Place: Signature of Candidate ________________
Date : Name (in full ) _______________________
Note : Application complete in all respects alongwith the attested copies of the documents
indicated must reach
The Principal Director,
National Power Training Institute,
Power System Training Institute,
Yarabnagar Bus stop,
Banashankari II stage,
Bangalore 560 070
on or before 19.07.2013 by 6.00 PM.
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