Expert Lecture on Stability and Control Issues in Interconnected Power Systems

05 February, 2022

Name of Department/Organizer:Electrical Engineering Department, VGEC Chandkheda
Date & Time:5th February 2022 & 4 PM -5:30 PM (online)
No of 6th Sem students:123
Speaker:Dr. U. L. Makwana, Associate Professor, L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad
Hosted By:

Prof. R R Kapadia

Associate Professor, 

Electrical Department

VGEC Chandkheda

Objective of the Session:

The Department of Electrical Engineering organized an expert talk on “Stability and Control Issues in Interconnected Power Systems” on 5th February 2022 for 6th semester students. The session was conducted by Dr. U. L. Makwana, Associate Professor at L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, who has significant academic and research expertise in power systems, control strategies, and electrical engineering education.

Dr. Makwana began the session by introducing the concept of interconnected power systems, emphasizing their importance in ensuring reliability, economy, and power sharing across regions. He highlighted the advantages and challenges of operating large interconnected grids in India and globally.

Key aspects discussed included:

  • Load frequency control (LFC) in interconnected systems.
  • Automatic generation control (AGC) and its role in maintaining stability.
  • Tie-line power exchange and its importance in grid operation.
  • Challenges of renewable energy integration into interconnected grids.
  • Case studies of Indian regional grids and their interconnection into the National Grid.
  • Future direction with smart grids and digital monitoring of interconnected systems.

The talk concluded with an interactive session, where students asked questions about grid failures, blackouts, renewable energy challenges, and career opportunities in the power sector.

Outcome

  • Students understood the operational challenges and control requirements of interconnected power systems.
  • They learned about real-world practices such as LFC, AGC, and tie-line management.
  • The session bridged the gap between theoretical concepts and practical power system operation.
  • Students were motivated to explore projects and research in areas like smart grids, renewable integration, and digital twin technologies.

The Department of Electrical Engineering sincerely thanks Dr. U. L. Makwana for delivering a highly informative and insightful lecture. The department also acknowledges the support of the Head of Department, faculty members, and student coordinators for successfully organizing the event.

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