By equipping these substations with SCADA relays, Hartek Group, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm, will enable collection and storage of information relating to any indications for troubleshooting and maintenance, thus making the power systems smart and robust, a company statement said.
These smart grid-enabled substations, including 29 in Ludhiana, 14 in Amritsar and 12 in Jalandhar, will cater to a population of about 40 lakh by maximising operational efficiency through a more responsive power system network, it said.
He said the automated and computerised applications used under SCADA to detect faults and identify faulty equipments would not only reduce the need for manpower but would also bring down the costs aided by lower operation and maintenance expenses and ensure reliable and efficient power supply prompted by a faster response.
As part of the project, Hartek Group will make the power systems compatible with SCADA by arranging SCADA-related equipment to replace and do retrofitting of old relays in existing 11-KV breakers of 66/11KV substations.
From retrofitting and erection to testing and commissioning of all SCADA-related equipment/relays, the company will take care of the entire assignment.
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