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Dear Industry Colleagues, A warm welcome to ELECRAMA 2016, the 12th edition in its series. ELECRAMA has now become a global brand with every stakeholder of the global electrical ecosystem associating with the event in one form or another. The increase in its exhibitor and visitor base, year on year, reinforces this fact. This edition of ELECRAMA is expected to see participation of over 1,000 exhibitors from India and abroad, displaying over 10,000 products and expects visitors from over 100 countries. We at www.electrosmart.in, a portal dedicated to the latest technological, policy and news updates from the electrical and power sector in India, bring to you ‘ElectroSmart’ a special supplement in print format for free and exclusive distribution at ELECRAMA 2016. This is our second attempt in our ongoing efforts to serve the industry with an exclusive ‘events only’ focused platform for marketing and brand building. Like always, we have received a huge response from the industry and we thank you for showing faith in our work and in our effort to serve the industry better. While we have interacted with professionals, leaders and key stakeholders to bring to you articles on the latest topics, the supplement also features columns, case studies and interviews of leaders from the industry. We have also tried to capture different activities planned by the exhibitors and products on display at ELECRAMA 2016. We welcome you to join us at the show and party to meet the people and products that are molding the future.

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CONTENT

ELECRAMA 2016 Special Supplement INTERVIEWS

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SPECIAL FEATURE UDAY- Usher in a New Dawn for Power Sector?

SPECIAL FOCUS Quality, Safety and Longer Span of Life of Wires & Cables

TECH REVIEW Total Losses in Distribution & Transmission Lines

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CRAIG LYSONS Sales & Marketing Director, Deep Sea Electronics PLC CHETAN GHURKA Director, Thermo Cables Ltd VIKRAM BHANSALI Director, CEM Instruments (India) Pvt. Ltd. T P SINGH Country Manager, India- Instruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERACTION Elecrama 2016

COMPANY PROFILE Electrotherm (India) Ltd. INDUSTRY UPDATES

PRODUCT UPDATES Testo Hioki ELSPEC MECO

Visit us at 13-17 Feb 2016, BIEC, Bengaluru, India

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INTERVIEW

Aaditya Dhoot

Chairman, ELECRAMA 2016

“ELECRAMA will for the first time feature “WORLD UTILITY SUMMIT”, a unique global platform like no other”

.To begin with; tell us about the evolution of ELECRAMA as global platform for the electrical and power industry? From it’s humble beginnings in 1990, ELECRAMA has grown from strength to strength over the last 25 years, emerging as the single largest stand alone Electrical T & D Exhibition in the world. ELECRAMA-2016, is the 12th edition of the event and has at BIEC, Bengaluru from Saturday 13th Feburary, to Wednesday 17 February 2016. ELECRAMA through the years has evolved along the contours of the sectoral landscape to reflect these dynamic changes in the ecosystem and today is poised to take a leadership position of a truly global platform for technology, product and knowledge sharing amongst all key stakeholders of the electricity ecosystem

Q.Shed some light on IEEMA, the organizer of ELECRAMA? As a leading organization what are the other key roles that it serves for the Indian electrical and power industry? IEEMA is the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment in India. Founded in 1948, IEEMA is the first ISO certified industry association with 800 plus member organizations encompassing the complete value chain in power generation, transmission and distribution equipment. IEEMA members contribute to more than 90% of the power equipment installed in India. IEEMA plays a crucial policy advocacy role with government and its agencies. It works closely with standardization bodies, R&D organizations and testing institutes for formulating Indian standards for developing energy efficient products. IEEMA evolves and operates

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equitable and uniform PVC Clause and due to its unbiased approach, IEEMA PVCs have gained recognition and credibility over last 3 decades. IEEMA holds product specific conferences, seminars and large exhibitions like ELECRAMA, which is world’s largest event for T&D equipment industry.

.What are going to be the key lights of ELECRAMA 2016? What can we expect in terms of participation from exhibitors and visitors in this edition? ELECRAMA-2016 will have more than 1000 exhibitors from more than 35 countries, spread over 9 halls with gross 80,000 Sqm display area. More than 110,000 Visitor footfalls from 125 countries are expected over the five days of the event. The major highlight of the five days event is that honorable Minister for Power Shri Piyush Goyal has agreed to

inaugurate ELECRAMA 2016. ELECRAMA will for the first time feature “WORLD UTILITY SUMMIT”, a unique global platform like no other. This ‘By Invitation Only’, event is ‘of the utilities, for the utilities and by the utilities’. CXOs of more than 50 global utilities are being invited to participate in the two-day summit to interact with CXOs of Indian utilities and share their experiences and best practices. ‘Network to Networth’ is another new interesting and necessary addition to ELECRAMA 2016. N to N is planned for creating awareness about the huge investment and JV opportunities in the Indian electrical sector for both Global and domestic investors.

addition under planning for displaying the strengths of the Indian Industry in the renewable sector. Contemporary Events, which have added strength to ELECRAMA over the years, continue to feature The third edition of Reverse buyer Seller Meet, supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India continues to generate large scale business opportunities. 8000+ meetings with 600 overseas buyers from 42 countries are planned over two and half days of this event.

ELECRAMA for the first time features unique experience pavilions displaying, ”Energies of Tomorrow” and “Evolution of 125 years of Electricity”, in collaboration with IEEE, a coffee table book on this subject is also under preparation.

‘Engineer Infinite’ in ELECRAMA 2016 will feature 50 most innovative third year student projects in the electro mechanical segment, for encouraging young budding engineers from across the country. A subset to this activity is “Coffee with Sir”, where participating students listen and network with industry leaders over all five days. The 5 best students projects are awarded by an industry leader at the “INNOVATION DAY’.

Renewable Energy pavilion is another

International T & D conclave, another

Co-located event has been planned as a half-day event in its third edition. It provides a unique opportunity for Indian industry and it’s stakeholders to listen to and interact with global experts from the energy sector. CEO Summit – A networking event for industry CEOs in the evening will now have a different and more interesting format for ELECRAMA-2016.

.What is the profile of your visitors and exhibitors? Which industries and market segments are mostly attracted to the event? ELECRAMA showcases products like event is to maximize the participant experience by its multilateral approach to exhibitions, which will be held by some eminent exhibitors. Some of the leading products you will get to know about are instrument transformers, transmission line towers, cables, winding wires, Equipment for process control and the list is endless etc. in the Electronics & Electrical Goods industry ■

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SPECIAL FEATURE

UDAY

Usher in a New Dawn for Power Sector?

istribution is the critical link in the power chain and it is of prime importance for country like India where over 600 million people lack access to electricity and those having access face problem of unreliable and erratic supply. Over the last few year DISCOMs in India have accumulated losses of approximately Rs. 3.8 lakh crore and the outstanding debt has spiralled to approximately Rs. 4.3 lakh crore (as on March, 2015). This has seriously hampered the functioning of DISCOMs to an extent that they are not even able to supply adequate power at affordable rates. This has hampered the quality of life and overall economic growth and development. Efforts towards 100% village electrification, 24X7 power supply and clean energy cannot be achieved without performing DISCOMs. Power outages also adversely affect national priorities like “Make in India” and “Digital India”. In addition, default on bank loans by financially stressed DISCOMs has the potential to seriously impact the banking sector and the economy at large. In an effort to aid the ailing

electricity distribution companies the government has announce a bailout scheme Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), giving DISCOMs a better chance of succeeding in the next 3 to 4 years. It is not the first time that the government has come out with a bailout scheme, earlier government’s effort in restructuring and aiding the ailing DISCOMs has failed miserably. In that context it is interested to analyse the key differentiating factors of UDAY to the earlier bailout schemes and to see if it would usher a new dawn for power sector in India. Salient Features of UDAY ii States shall take over 75% of DISCOM debt as on 30 September 2015 over two years - 50% of DISCOM debt shall be taken over in 2015-16 and 25% in 2016-17. ii Government of India will not include the debt taken over by the States as per the above scheme in the calculation of fiscal deficit of respective States in the financial years 2015-16 and 2016-17. ii States will issue non-SLR including SDL bonds in the

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market or directly to the respective banks / Financial Institutions (FIs) holding the DISCOM debt to the appropriate extent. ii DISCOM debt not taken over by the State shall be converted by the Banks / FIs into loans or bonds with interest rate not more than the bank’s base rate plus 0.1%. Alternately, this debt may be fully or partly issued by the DISCOM as State guaranteed DISCOM bonds at the prevailing market rates which shall be equal to or less than bank base rate plus 0.1%. ii States shall take over the future losses of DISCOMs in a graded manner and shall fund starting with 0% of the previous losses in 2015- 16 to 50% of the previous year losses in 2020-21. ii State DISCOMs will comply with the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) outstanding since 1st April, 2012, within a period to be decided in consultation with 

Ministry of Power. ii States accepting UDAY and performing as per operational milestones will be given additional / priority funding through Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY),Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Power Sector Development Fund (PSDF) or other such schemes of Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. ii Such States shall also be supported with additional coal at notified prices and, in case of availability through higher capacity utilization, low cost power from NTPC and other Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs). ii States not meeting operational milestones will be liable to forfeit their claim on IPDS and DDUGJY grants. ii UDAY is optional for all States. However, States are encouraged to take the benefit at the earliest as benefits are dependent on the performance. UDAY also emphasis on measuring the outcome of operational improvements through following indicators: 1. Reduction of AT&T loss to 15% as per the loss reduction trajectory to be decided by Minister of Power (GoI) and the states 2. Reduction in gap between Average Cost of Supply (ACS) & Average Revenue Realisation (ARR) to zero by 2018-19. In order to reduce the cost of power generation UDAY recommends the following steps to be taken both by the state

BENEFITS OF UDAYY GOVERNMENT Achievement of 24x7 Power For All Power to 5 crore households without electricity Speedy achievement of electrification of remaining 18,500 Villages Energy Security through coal and renewables Reduc CAD from higher diesel import Meet ambitious renewable energy commitments as a responsible global citizen Revive investments in power sector to create jos BENEFITS OF UDAYY INDUSTRY & CONSUMERS Availability of 24x7 power improving quality of life and efficiency Lower cost of power- Typical 3,000 MW NTPC plant running at 60% PLF has a filxed cost of Rs. 2.67/ unit, vs Rs. 1.80 at 90% PLF Global competitiveness of industy

and the central government. 3. Increased supply of domestic coal 4. Coal linkage rationalization 5. Liberally allowing coal swaps to minimize cost of coal transportation 6. Coal price rationalisation based on Gross Calorific Value (GCV) 7. Correction in coal grade slippage through re-assessment of each mine. 8. Coal India to supply 100% washed coal for G10 grade and above by Oct 2018. 9. Supply of 100% crushed coal from Coal India by 1st April 2016. 10. Faster completion of transmission lines and adequate transmission by 31st March 2019.

BENEFITS OF UDAYY BANKS & INVESTORS Avoid banking contagion, which will create signiﬁcant NPAs Lower risk for existing investments and loans in power, coal and renewable sector Lower capital adequacy increased procurement of power by DISCOMs revives existing power projects suﬀering from low PLFs p Reduce investment uncertainty across sector

11. Allocation of coal linkages to state at notified prices. 12. The states to sign prospective power purchase through transparent competitive bidding by DISCOMs. The state of 13. improve efficiency of state generating units. The UDAY effect: After the launch of

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UDAY in November 2015, 15 states have shown interest in joining the scheme, while Rajasthan became the third state after Jharkhand and Chattisgarh to sign MoU under Uday. By signing the MoU Rajasthan DISCOM is expected to make savings of about Rs.3000 crore in annual interest cost through reduction of debt and through reduced interest rates on the balance debt, It is also expected to bring additional revenue of Rs.7,300 crore on account of reduction in AT&T losses and gain on account of demand side intervention is expected to be around Rs.2,000 crore till FY19. CRISIL believes UDAY can potentially half the losses of 8 DSICOMS (Haryana, AP, Telangana, TN, UP, Bihar and Jharkhand) by fiscal 2018. It would, however, affect the credit metrics of states, albeit marginally. The gross fiscal deficit of these 8 states would increase up to 60 basis points in the next two years because of additional interest burden, coupled with absorption of losses. The transfer of debt is likely to increase their aggregated indebtedness from 23% in 2016 to 26% in fiscal 2018. CRISIL further adds that the generating sector in the states implementing UDAY will see a cascading impact as it will improve ability of DISCOMs to procure power and reinitiate signing of long-term power purchase agreement by DISCOMs. This will help capacities of around 10,000 MW that were at risk due

to non-availability of long-term PPAs. Additionally, the all-India PLF of coal based plants which had declined 60% for 6 months ended Sept 30, 2015, despite coal availability, will improve. For public sector banks which have significant exposure to DISCOMs, UDAY comes as a mixed bag that impacts profitability but provides significant capital relief. The conversation of DISCOM loans into bonds would lead to capital savings of Rs.12,000 crore for PSB because of reduction in risk weights. However, with the coupon on bonds 350 basis points below the current lending rate, Rs.4,300 crore PAT will be shaved off annually till the bonds mature.

and quality supply is essential to break the vicious cycle of low revenue recovery, inadequate investment in network and poor supply.

24x7 power to hitherto unconnected villages/households etc. would increase the economic activity and improve employment opportunities.

UDAY is still in its initial launch phase and hence gauging the success of the program is still distance. But, it has created hope and the initial reactions from the states, DISCOMs and key stake holders are encouraging. The ultimate benefit of the success of UDAY is going to trickle down to the common people who lack basic access to electricity. Availability of

UDAY is a step in right direction that will accelerate the process of reform across the entire power sector and will ensure 24x7 Power For All at affordable rate. In true sense, if implemented and executed successfully by all the stakeholders the scheme would definitely herald the UDAY (rise) of a ‘Powerful India’ ■

Market Reactions Overall the market has shown encouraging signs to the launch of UDAY. Many of the experts appreciate the holistic approach taken by the government. Sambitosh Mohapatra, partner, power and utilities, at PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd calls the package as a DISCOM revival plan rather than a simple debt restructuring package. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd rates UDAY as being more comprehensive than any other SEB restructuring scheme seen till date. Edelweiss calls UDAY a step in right direction which has potential to unclog the entire power chain as operational efficiency improvements to reduce the distribution losses from around 22 per cent to 15 per cent and eliminate the gap between average revenue and average cost by FY19. Conclusion UDAY has the ambitious target of making all DISCOMs profitable by 2018-19. To this effect, the success of this scheme dependents upon acceptance and implementation by state governments. Though UDAY has not laid down specific performance-monitoring and compliance mechanism, the central government is using a carrot and stick approach to see that states toe the line by incentivising compliance by additional funding in sector programmes and discretionary allocation of power and coal. It is also important to recognise that reliable

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INTERVIEW

Craig Lysons

Sales & Marketing Director, Deep Sea Electronics PLC

“Our overall strategy is to remain a customer focused business by providing industry-leading solutions to meet our customers’ need”

.To begin with tell us more about Deep Sea Electronics in India, the different product that you market and the industries you cater too? Deep Sea Electronics are the market leader in generator control systems and have been designing and producing solutions in the UK for more than 40 years. Our products are used globally on generators, in many different applications, where there is a shortage of electrical power or a need for standby power in critical supply situations. The control modules range from simple manual/ remote start generators up to large prime power installations with a full range of load share and synchronizing modules.

.What are the key attributes of Deep Sea as a brand? What are

the factors that have made possible to build on the reputation and high quality standards? As the market leader our brand recognition is very important to us and our reputation is built on quality, ease of use, innovation and support. Manufacturing our product in the UK has allowed us to maintain our high standards in product quality and reduce our time to market with new technology with our development focused on making complex solutions simple and readily available for the market. This concept coupled with our unrivalled technical support, offered free of charge to customers world wide, sets us apart from others and ensures the customer experience of our products is trouble free.

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.What differentiates Deep Sea manufactured generator control from those available in the market? Could you highlight some of its key features? Our ranges of generator control modules are fully configurable enabling the user to adapt the product to suit many different applications. The configuration software is free to download from our website and for certain product lines contains PLC, SCADA and data logging capability providing the customer with a very powerful controller. Our products also include many networking and interfacing options over RS232, RS485, Ethernet and CAN.

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.What are the key features and functionalities of auto transfer switches from Deep Sea that ensures flexible control options? Our range of Automatic Transfer Switch controllers are dedicated control modules designed specifically for the purpose of monitoring and controlling the power selection from two sources. With LCD screens, front panel editor, support of multiple three phase topologies, an event log and advanced features like communications, real time clocks and power monitoring our ATS solutions are some of the most advanced in the market place.

.Elaborate on battery charge equipment from Deep Sea as a powerful and efficient solution that combines functionality, efficiency and reliability? We have been designing and manufacturing battery chargers for over 10 years primarily concentrating, until recently, on applications for starter battery charging on generators. Recently our wealth of experience and state of the art designs have been adapted to bring 1kW and 3kW charging platforms to market. The solid-state electronics employed in our designs ensures maximum efficiency and power regulation. Our recent additions of 24V/30A, 48V/50 and our soon to be released 24V/50A and 24V/100A mean customers can now reach many energy store applications and much wider uses for our already proven and reliable product range. We are expanding this range even further and it is definitely a case of watch this space over the coming months for even more power combinations.

.With Deep Sea selling its products in more than 150 countries, how important is Indian market for future growth? What are the growth opportunities that you are looking at in India? The Indian market is hugely important to DSE, hence the reason we recently opened our subsidiary in India. The Indian market is a growth market and to ensure that we are in tune with the local market and positioned to assist customers as the market grows a local office was the obvious choice. The Indian infrastructure is improving all of the time and as the

electricity supply becomes more stable our applications will diversify. We have a very well proven synchronizing controller in our 86XX series for connection to the utility and whilst our smaller, stand alone controllers provide most of our business in India we see this as a growth area in years to come.

.What was the strategic thinking behind opening a new premise in India? What role do you see the new premise to play in achieving the targeted growth in India? Our new office in Delhi is our Indian subsidiary for sales and after sales support. It became quite clear to us that in order to continue to grow and offer the high levels of support, which we pride ourselves on, we had to be closer to the customer. DSE India will play a pivotal role in our business growth in India providing the domestic market with a market-leading partner for generator control systems.

.In addition to India what are the other key geographies that you are looking at in terms of growth opportunities? What are Deep Sea strategies in this regard? We have over 40 years built up a very successful international business and there are several growth opportunities both geographically driven and market driven. Our overall strategy is to remain a customer focused business by providing industry-leading solutions to meet our customers’ need.

.What according to you are some of the key factors to be addressed

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in order to overcome competition and sustain growth in future? We are operating in a competitive market place and we have to make sure that our products and services continue to remain value for money. Our production is 100% located in the UK and ensures that our quality and technology is market leading. We are continually developing our products to offer value for money through consistent product innovation without compromising on quality or performance.

.How do you define success for yourself and your company, where do you see Deep Seas operation in India in the next 3 to 4 years? I judge success by our customers and their feedback. I have been in sales for 20 years and your customers are the best indicator of your success. I hope to be continually challenged by our existing and new customers in the future and I am sure with our experience and excellent team at Deep Sea Electronics we will continue to meet and exceed their needs no matter what the market and industry may challenge them with ■

SPECIAL FOCUS

Quality, Safety and Longer Span of Life of Wires & Cables Authored by Vishvesh Bhatia

lectricity is the main source of power in our daily lives. Be it lighting your house, running your refrigerator or other appliance electricity is needed and wires and cables play an important role in bringing electricity to your home and powering your electrical appliances. Hence, the need arises that the wires and cables that you are using at your home is of good quality, is safe and has longer span of life. Modern living has meant we use more and more electrical appliances in the home. For instance, just 20 years ago the home had a hi-fi system and one TV or video, whereas today it is more likely that there are at least two TVs, a DVD player, a satellite receiver, games console, microwave and computer all increasing the load on the wires and cables in daily use. It has been noticed that many a times contractors and even the end user does not know about the Quality of Wires they have been using in the buildings or their household due to which they find problems that wires are not able to withstand higher current and get softened. Secondly, many a times user purchase wires or cables that is cheaper in order to save money putting them into trouble when the load on the wires and cables increases. HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING Very often we hear in news about incidents of fires in Residential and Commercial buildings. Such incidents take place when the cables and wires used in the buildings are not able to withstand the load and get melted causing short-circuit. Now days Fire Departments are making stringent rules so that safety of the people can be maintained. But still we hear incidents of fire caused due to short-circuit.

Hence, making people aware of use of safe wires and cables can reduce chances of fire hazards.

the temperature goes up to 50 Deg. C.

It is very important that we take care of the human life, which is very precious. We find that projects like Malls, Theatres, Railways Stations, and Airports where general public visits regularly need to be protected from such Fire Hazards. This is possible only when we use good quality of Wires and Cables in such projects.

The R&D Department at Apar has developed Wires and Cables that meet the stringent requirement as explained above. APAR’s Wire and Cables solutions are not only able to withstand higher temperature, but also are Halogen Free, can Carry higher current and the PVC used does not melt easily and are flame retardant. APAR’s Wires & Cable offers full protection to commercial and residential projects where general public visits regularly and in large numbers. It is added that even if there is any fire it will not propagate and keep the buildings safe and fire proof.

Wire and Cables used in such projects should be Halogen free, flame retardant and meet the requirements of keeping the life of human as safe as possible. It is also necessary that life of the cable should be longer so that it does not require change of wires & Cables frequently, which will cost us cost of cable and rewiring charges etc. In addition to the above criteria Wires and Cables should be able to carry future load on the cable and this is critical in areas where

SOLUTIONS

It has been noticed that gases emanating from the Wires & Cables often suffocate causing loss of precious life. The Wires & Cables developed by Apar

Details of Improvements in Properties of E Beam Irradiated Wires & Cables Properties

Speciﬁed Value as per IS:694

Value after E Beam

Operating Temperature

70 Deg C

105 Deg C

eermal Stability

80 Minutes

90-110 Minutes

Ampere Load

HCL contents

28-30%

18-19%

Smoke Density Rating

90-100%

65-70%.

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are halogen free and can thus saves precisions lives. Our R&D Lab has developed specially formulated PVC so that it meets the requirement of free from Halogen, Smoke, Fire Retardancy and having longer life. WE AT APAR We at Apar consistently working with the R&D team to bring solution to the problems discussed above. Electricity improves our daily lives - but only when used safely. Apar has developed solutions that not only addresses the problem of fires caused due to short-circuits in wires and cables but is also safe and cost effective. We have installed state of the art Electron Beam Accelerators (1.5 MeV and 3 MeV) have been installed as one of the Greenfield project in Western India at Khatalwada, Gujarat about 20 kms from VAPI. At Apar we have complete handling system to irradiate the Wires, Cables and various other materials to improve their properties.

TYPICAL WORKING OF E BEAM TECHNOLOGY iAn i Electron gun is housed in a thick vessel iNumbers i of Electron are accelerated in an accelerator tube and there power can be regulated. iThe i Electrons are directed to a scanner magnetically iThe i material, which is required to be irradiated, are passed under the beam through set of under-beam requirements and given exposure to predetermined doses. iHigh-accelerated i electrons penetrate the insulation or sheath of cables resulting in generation of carbon radicals which links or cross-links the polymer chains of the plastic three dimensionally with each other. In nutshell let me conclude this that Wires and Cables with E Beam Irradiation are:iHigher i Temperature withstanding capacity utpo 105 Deg. C

iHigh i current carrying capacity iPrevent i short circuit iHeat i and Melt resistant iPasses i the Hot Deformation Test iReduced i smoke. iReduced i Toxity iLonger i operation life span. iCost i effective iHaving i longer life than the normal wires & Cables iSafer i solutions for all Residential and commercial installations ■

Vishvesh Bhatia is Senior General Manager- Marketing at Apar Industries Ltd (Unit: Uniflex Cables)

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COMPANY PROFILE

ELECTROTHERM Leader in Special Purpose Industrial Transformers in India shifts are possible. In ET transformer, the special consideration incorporated while designing are the harmonics, frequent short-circuit, Rapid and large load fluctuations, Operational over-voltages due to frequent switching along with LV bushing arrangement to limit structural heating. Furnace and Converter Duty Transformer are constructed with Single / Double / Triple Deck and with extended Delta on Primary or Secondary side to achieve desired phase shift. Sometime Regulating / Booster transformer to be provided as per site and transport suitability (built into same tank or into a separate tank) ■

lectrotherm (ET) is reaffirming the leadership in steel plant and with the last 2 decades of consolidated technological experience, many references from different applications and with a highest level of manufacturing footprint, ET is the pioneer in the customer’s required design as tailor-made for high-current solutions and for niche industry applications. The superior quality materials for the core and winding, a reduction of losses, ET is capable to offer a wide range of special application transformers in the field of Electric Arc Furnaces, Ladle Furnaces and high-current Rectifier, Converter, Earthing for the end-users. ET is working with Industries where one day failure means huge Loss, so ET Transformers are designed for zero failure and are seasoned with industrial load pattern and easily offer extended warranty for any commercial coverage. The backbone of the company is the robust research and development section. Electric arc furnaces (EAF), ladle furnaces (LF), ferroalloys smelting furnaces and high-current rectifiers need a specific design to supply the necessary power at a low voltage level and must be designed to resist the high secondary currents, which are normally regulated by an on-load tap changer / star-delta off load switch, either directly on the high-voltage winding or via an intermediate booster located within the same tank or in separate tank. EAF transformers are rigidly designed to withstand repeated short-circuit condi-

tions and high thermal stress, and to be protected against operational over voltages resulting from the arc processes. ET preferred to supply with in-built reactor for long arc stability. Thus the lifetime of the transformer is also extended. Rectifier transformers are combined with a diode or Thyristor rectifier. Thyristor rectifiers require voltage regulation with a no-load tap changer, if any. ET is the highest number of supplier for converter transformers. Those are used for induction furnace operation, large drive application, static voltage compensation (SVC) and static frequency change (SFC). Converter transformers are suitable for 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 Pulse. Such transformers normally have an additional winding as a filter to take out harmonics. Different vector groups and phase

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For More Information Contact; Electrotherm (India) Ltd. 72, Palodia (via Thaltej) Ahmedabad – 382 115 Phone : +91 2717 660550 E-mail : tinfo@electrotherm.com

INTERVIEW

Chetan Ghurka

Director, Thermo Cables Ltd.

“We are setting up an E-beam facility for manufacturing a wider range of Cables in line with our policy of continuous innovation”

.To begin with, tell us more about Thermo Cables, the different product manufactured and the different industries it caters to? Thermo Cables is a leading manufacturer of Instrumentation Cables, Power & Control Cables, Thermocouple Extension Cables, Fire Resistant Cables, Foundation Fieldbus Cables, High Temperature Cables, Wind Power Cables, CRD and Trailing Cables, HO7RNF – Heavy Duty Rubber Cables, Solar Cables & Marine Cables. Our products are used across diverse industries including power, oil & gas, cement, sugar, automobile, shipyards, fertilizers, pharam etc. We have a strong relation with most of the leading international consultants and reputed OEM’s and EPC Contractors.

.What do you consider to be the driving force behind Thermo Cables as a company? What are the latest company developments reflecting this? Thermo Cables is a part of Thermo Group – a diversified group and a name synonymous with Innovation, Excellence & Quality. With continuous product and process innovation and a dedicated team focused on Quality & Total Customer Satisfaction, we deliver world class prod-

ucts at most competitive prices. We are setting up an E-beam facility for manufacturing a wider range of Cables in line with our policy of continuous innovation.

.Shed some light on the capacity, machines and manufacturing technology at your plant? We have two state of the art manufac

it is our commitment to our customers which has built long lasting trusted partnerships with them

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.What opportunities and challenges do you see for the wire and cable industry in time to come? What are the key trends emerging at the moment? Industries and process will continue to get more automated and will need more controls and feedbacks. This will continue to increase the overall volume of cables needed. At the same time the automation is getting more precise and the cables need to be equally reliable. This is where Thermo Cables’ offering fits in.

turing plants with a combined buildup factory area of over 250,000Sq ft based in Hyderabad. With our world class machines comprising of Copper & Aluminium rod drawing, stranding, coating, extrusion process for insulation and jacketing, shielding, laying and armoring we can manufacture 1100 core Km per day which translates to a capacity of about 43000 Km per year of cable. We also have the capabilities of developing, manufacturing & testing the complete range of specially cables.

.Thermo Cables has a large portfolio of products, what are the sectors that are driving growth for the company? Going forward what are the sectors that are likely to drive growth in the future? Power and Oil & Gas sectors have been driving the growth of the company in that last decade. However, today there has been a slow down in the growth of coal power plants. As we know, oil prices have crashed globally. Going forward, I think that renewable energy is going to be key sector in driving the growth of this industry.

.Coming to the export markets, what are the geographies that Thermo Cables is currently active in? What are the geographies that you are looking at for further growth and expansion? We have a strong presence in the Middle East and have some key approvals that has enabled us to grow our business in this region. We are also steadily increasing sales in Europe and South Asia.

.With the government focusing on solar and wind sector, what are the opportunities for growth that Thermo Cables is looking at from this sector? There is international focus on the renew-

Q Our aim is to ensure India’s specialty cable needs are met by development & manufacturing from within India.

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able energy sector. This is where we see most growth coming from in times ahead. Thus it becomes necessary to keep up with the changing demands and offer products for the solar and wind sector.

.What are the unique features of the solar PV and Wind power cables manufactured by Thermo Cables that sets it apart from the similar cables available in the marker? Our solar cables meet harsh conditions of continuous solar radiation, whereas our wind cables withstand continuous stresses and torsion that they get subjected to. Our solar and wind cables have been installed in several projects and are well established.

Going forward, I think that renewable energy is going to be key sector in driving the growth of this industry

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.Thermo Cables has been conferred with various awards and recognition, to what do you attribute your success to? It is the effort of the entire team of Thermo Cables and their several years of sincere work. Most importantly, it is our commitment to our customers which has built long lasting trusted partnerships with them.

.What do you, as the Director of company, want to accomplish in the next couple of years? How would you define success for yourself and for Thermo Cables in this position? Today India still imports a significant amount of cables. Our aim is to ensure India’s specialty cable needs are met by development & manufacturing from within India. At the same time our competitive manufacturing capabilities and our development initiatives will continue to help us grow our export business further, which we target will contribute to over 50% of our revenue very soon ■

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INTERVIEW

VIKRAM BHANSALI Director, CEM Instruments (India) Pvt. Ltd.

“We are integrating state-of-art technology in all the products that we have to provide users with hi-tech products at cost-effective pricing”

.To begin with tell us more about CEM’s, Shenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., Indian operation, the different products you market in India and the industries you cater to? The test and measuring instruments industry in India today is more concerned with the low-priced average quality products that are available in the market. The brands that produce the best quality of product, is way too highly priced. So there is a huge gap, first on the price band then on the quality of products. What we saw here was a space for us to breathe in the market and unleash fresh air into it. What we have is a good quality product that is reasonably priced. We at CEM strive to make and design products that

aspire from the new innovative technology and yet keep it at a price, which can be grabbed by anybody. While planning what kind of products we should infuse into the market, we did not want to limit ourselves to the current playing field being catered by all the players, hence we planned for products that are not limited to specific industries or technical usage. The products that we have brought can be used in any and every kind of industry, have latest technology and are very simple to use.

.Tell us more about the quality policy at CEM and steps followed to ensure that products with utmost quality reach the customers?

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While getting into the marketing of our products for export out of China, we first entered the USA and European markets. Thereby the products that we manufacture adhere to all the latest and the most stringent standards as practiced in USA and Europe. Our products comply with the latest EMC, CE, EN-61326-1, EN-61010-1, Ingess Protection, IEC60068-2-29, IEC-60068-2-6, EN-60825-1 standards. Since these standards are incorporated in our products from the design level, the manufacturing of the entire range of products is done keeping these standards in mind. The products that would be available in INDIA would also have the same standards as are provided for our customers in USA 

and Europe.

.Share with us details of the R&D abilities and manufacturing facilities at CEM? The production and the R& D Facility that we have, spans a production area of 30,000 sq. m and have around 50 R&D Engineers who are working on top end products. Right from the tool room, making the moulds for the housing, to the finished product is all under one roof enabling us to have quality checks at the end of every process. The production facility is completely as per the ISO-9001 standards and complies with TUV GS standards for all our products. The R&D Engineers work on bringing the bleeding edge technologies to our customers. This has enabled us to pioneer the technology of communicating measured data both wirelessly to the PC and smartphones and also enable the user to store measured data on the cloud.

.How important is preventive and predictive maintenance in the day-to-day activities in the electrical and power industry? How can it help in increase reliability and reduction in cost? The guiding principle of PPM is the regular and systematic application of engineering knowledge and maintenance attention to equipment and facilities to ensure their proper functionality and to reduce their rate of deterioration. In addition to dedicated engineering, PPM encompasses regular examination, inspection, lubrication, testing and adjustments of equipment without prior knowledge of equipment failure. PPM also DT 980- High Performance p r o eermal Imager

vides the framework for all planned maintenance activity, including the generation of planned work orders to correct potential problems identified by inspection. The result is a proactive (rather than a reactive) environment, optimizing equipment performance and life.

This non-invasive technique can detect loose connections, corroded elements, short circuits, overloaded circuits, and other dangerous faults. A huge advantage to this application of thermalimaging technology is technicians can perform testing while the system is under a full load with no impact on the facility or its operations. In the past, technicians had to schedule power-system shutdowns to physically check equipment connections for damage or wear.

Properly developed PPM programs are engineered efforts, which optimize the relationship between equipment ownership and operating profits by balancing cost of maintenance with cost of equipment failure, and assoThermal-imaging technology ciated production losses. now allows them to conEquipment ownership duct inspections, such cost is a function of DT989- Digital Multimeter with as busway-joint analthree factors: purchase Bluetooth Smart Phone Interface ysis, at a safe distance price, equipment life from the equipment. and maintenance cost. Total mainteThey also can analyze the gathered data nance cost is the sum of material and in a facility’s office or at a remote localabor cost required to repair the item, the tion, away from potentially dangerous cost of preventive maintenance to avoid situations. repairs, plus the cost of lost production while the unit is out of service for repairs. What CEM provides in its thermal imager PPM includes actions which extend the is the advantage of higher specifications life of equipment and avoid unneces- at unbeatably low price. The specs to sary failures by substituting selective pro- price ratio is the advantage that CEM has. grammed effort for “fix it when it fails” Our thermal imagers have resolutions maintenance. from 32 x 31 pixels all the way up to 384 x 288 pixels. The software for generatPredictive maintenance is the coming elaborate test results is provide at no plement of preventive maintenance. added cost. These reports carry detailed Through the utilization of various information of every picture that is taken nondestructive testing and measuring from the thermal imagers and evaluation techniques, predictive maintenance of each image can be done as per the determines equipment status before requirement of the customer. a breakdown occurs. With predictive devices currently available, it is incumbent upon maintenance organizations to .In addition to thermal imaging include the process of predictive maincameras what are the other prodtenance in their maintenance programs. ucts that CEM has introduced/ plan to introduce in the Indian market? Can you share some insights as far as future .How and what role does therproduct announcements? mal imaging cameras play in preBesides the thermal imagers, we would ventive and predictive maintenance? also introduce the infrared thermomeShare with us the key features of CEM ters, air particle counter, air quality anathermal imaging cameras that sets it lyzer, video borescopes and radioactive apart for its competitors? radiation monitors. All these products Increasingly, technicians are incorpowould be different from what is available rating thermal-imaging cameras into in the market today. All that the infrapreventive and predictive maintenance red thermometer does now is to measure programs to help detect excess heat in temperature, record it and transfer it to electrical components, such as motors.

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the PC. However, there is no such product which could do data logging of the measured data in real time, capture the image or the video of the target whose temperature is being measured with date and time stamp along with the data logging capability. This is introduced for the first time in INDIA. The air particle counter, available today, does measure only the size distribution of the particle suspended in air. But what we have added along with it is the measuring presence of Carbon Mono-oxide and Formaldehyde Gas. Along with this we have added a camera to the instrument to capture the picture of the atmosphere where the air particle counter has been done. Some of the products we have communicate to the PC / Smartphone via Bluetooth interface. This helps for fast transfer of data and for storing the data on cloud service thereby making retrieval of data easier as and when required by the user. We are integrating state-of-art technology in all the products that we have to provide users with hi-tech products at cost-effective pricing. In future we would be providing, multigas analyzers, flexible clamp meters, Bluetooth interface dongle for all data loggers made by us that would make retrieval of data very simple for the users.

problems that the customers now face in their day-to-day operations in manufacturing plants. Thus encouraging people to get more into preventive and predictive maintenance. This would help them to cut the costs, reduce the losses due to sudden shut down and help improve production efficiency in all facilities. The idea is to provide the customers and educate them on how they can improve their machine efficiency with reduction in down time. They should not wait for the problem to occur but should eradicate the problem before it takes a major toll on the production line.

.How important is the Indian market for CEM and going forward what role do you envision CEM India to play in the overall growth of the company? Seeing the constant growth in the manufacturing sector in INDIA and with the initiative of the government of India for MAKE IN INDIA, we see a stellar market for our products in all kind of industries coming up in various projects. India’s ambition to become a super power till 2020, there is a huge scope for the industries from around the world to open their facilities here. Hence the requirement for high tech products at cost effective pricing will help them reducing the costs and downtime. Seeing that India is the third largest economy in the world, CEM predicts to have a very good revenue stream from INDIA, certainly at par with its operations in European.

.What is your go to market strategy in India? We have entered the market with the idea of providing solutions to various DT-9885- Performance eermal Imager

.Who does CEM Instruments consider to be competition and how does the company differentiate itself? As I have addressed earlier CEM does not have any direct competition in the INDIAN market due to its optimum placement with respect to the price range and the higher quality products we provide. What ever is available now is either low quality products at very low prices or very high tech products at exceptionally high pricing. The people who are in the middle of both of these either do not have the complete range of products or do not spend too much on the R&D to provide next generation products. I

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can proudly say today, that we have an extensive product line covering all sides of the products that we have. We do spend a lot on our R&D to provide instruments with state-of-art technology. We are also developing ways to make multifunction products, based on application, so that the customer does not have to buy too many products for a particular application. We are here to provide the users with solutions to their everyday problem they face in maintenance of the factories. Instead of blatant marketing our USP is solution-based answers to various problems. Helping the end user understand, predict and prevent major expenses before they occur.

.As a conclusion, what do you think the future holds for the test & measurement industry and more specifically CEM Instruments? We are entering peak of the digital age. There was a pyridine shift in test and measuring instruments, when the world moved from analogue to digital instruments. And now the next pyridine shift is seamless communication of measured data between smart devices and on the cloud. We can proudly say that CEM is the front-runner in this field. We have added the Bluetooth interface of our instruments with PC and with smartphones. We are the first company to have our Apps in Apple’s Appstore and on Google Play store. These apps helps the instrument to communicate with the smartphones so that the users not only can see or store the data locally on the smartphone, they can also store it on cloud to use it later whenever they need to ■

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TECH REVIEW

Total Losses in Distribution & Transmission Lines Authored by Jignesh Parmar

ower generated in power stations pass through large & complex networks like transformers, overhead lines, cables & other equipments and reaches at the end users. It is fact that the Unit of electric energy generated by Power Station does not match with the units distributed to the consumers. Some percentage of the units is lost in the Distribution network. This difference in the generated & distributed units is known as Transmission and Distribution loss. The Distribution Sector is considered as the weakest link in the entire power sector with transmission Losses approximate 17% while Distribution Losses is approximate 50%. There are two types of Transmission and Distribution Losses ii Technical Losses ii Non Technical Losses (Commercial Losses) Technical Losses: The technical losses are due to energy dissipated in the conductors, equipment used for transmission Line, Transformer, sub- transmission Line and distribution Line and magnetic losses in transformers.

Technical losses are normally 22.5%, and directly depend on the network characteristics and the mode of operation. The major amount of losses in a power system is in primary and secondary distribution lines. While transmission and sub-transmission lines account for only about 30% of the total losses. Therefore the primary and secondary distribution systems must be properly planned to ensure within limits. The unexpected load increase reflects in the increase of technical losses above the normal level. Losses are inherent to the distribution of electricity and cannot be eliminated. There are two Type of Technical Losses. Permanent / Fixed Technical losses: iFixed i losses do not vary according to current. These losses take the form of heat and noise and occur as long as a transformer is energized. iBetween i 1/4 and 1/3 of technical losses on distribution networks are fixed losses. Fixed losses on a network can be influenced in the ways set out below. iCorona i Losses. iLeakage i Current Losses. iDielectric i Losses. iOpen-circuit i Losses.

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iLosses i caused by continuous load of measuring elements iLosses i caused by continuous load of control elements. Variable Technical losses: iVariable i losses vary with the amount of electricity distributed and are, more precisely, proportional to the square of the current. Consequently, a 1% increase in current leads to an increase in losses of more than 1%. iBetween i 2/3 and 3/4 of technical (or physical) losses on distribution networks are variable Losses. iBy i increasing the cross sectional area of lines and cables for a given load, losses will fall. This leads to a direct trade-off between cost of losses and cost of capital expenditure. It has been suggested that optimal average utilization rate on a distribution network that considers the cost of losses in its design could be as low as 30 per cent. ijoule i losses in lines in each voltage level iimpedance i losses iLosses i caused by contact resistance. Main Reasons for Technical Losses: Lengthy Distribution lines:

iIn i practically 11 KV and 415 volts lines, in rural areas are extended over long distances to feed loads scattered over large areas. Thus the primary and secondary distributions lines in rural areas are largelyradial laid usually extend over long distances. This results in high line resistance and therefore high I2R losses in the line. iHaphazard i growths of sub-transmission and distribution system in to new areas. iLarge i scale rural electrification through long 11kV and LT lines. Inadequate Size of Conductors of Distribution lines: The size of the conductors should be selected on the basis of KVA x KM capacity of standard conductor for a required voltage regulation but rural loads are usually scattered and generally fed by radial feeders. The conductor size of these feeders should be adequate. Installation of Distribution transformers away from load centers: Distribution Transformers are not located at Load center on the Secondary Distribution System. In most of case Distribution Transformers are not located centrally with respect to consumers. Consequently, the farthest consumers obtain an extremity low voltage even though a good voltage levels maintained at the transformers secondary. This again leads to higher line losses. (The reason for the line losses increasing as a result of decreased voltage at the consumers end Therefore in order to reduce the voltage drop in the line to the farthest consumers, the distribution transformer should be located at the loadcenter to keep voltage drop within permissible limits. Low Power Factorof Primary and secondary distribution system: iIn i most LT distribution circuits normally the Power Factor ranges from 0.65 to 0.75. A low Power Factor contributes towards high distribution losses. iFor i a given load, if the Power Factor is low, the current drawn in highAnd the losses proportional to square of the current will be more. Thus, line losses owing to the poor PF can be reduced byimproving the Power Factor. This can be done by

application of shunt capacitors. iShunt i capacitors can be connected eitherin secondary side (11 KV side) of the 33/11 KV power transformers or at various point of Distribution Line. iThe i optimum rating of capacitor banks for a distribution system is 2/3rd of the average KVAR requirement of that distribution system. iThe i vantage point is at 2/3rd thelength of the main distributor from the transformer. iA i more appropriate manner of improving this PF of the distribution system and thereby reduce the line losses is to connect capacitors across the terminals of theconsumers having inductive loads. iBy i connecting the capacitors across individual loads, the line loss is reduced from 4 to 9% depending upon the extent of PF improvement. Bad Workmanship: iBad i Workmanship contributes significantly role towards increasing distribution losses. i Joints i are a source of power loss. Therefore the number of joints should be kept to a minimum. Proper jointing techniques should be used to ensure firm connections. iConnections i to the transformer bushing-stem, drop out fuse, isolator, and LT switch etc. should be periodically inspected and proper pressure maintained to avoid sparking and heating of contacts. ii Replacement of deteriorated wires and services should also be made timely to avoid any cause of leaking and loss of power. Feeder Phase Current and Load Balancing: iOne i of the easiest loss savings of the distribution system is balancing current along three-phase circuits. iFeeder i phase balancing also tends to balance voltage drop among phases giving three-phase customers less voltage unbalance. Amperage magnitude at the substation doesn’t guarantee load is balanced throughout the feeder length. Feeder phase unbalance may vary during the day and with different seasons. Feeders are usually considered “balanced” when phase current magnitudes are

within 10.Similarly, balancing load among distribution feeders will also lower losses assuming similar conductor resistance. This may require installing additional switches between feeders to allow for appropriate load transfer. iBifurcation i of feeders according to Voltage regulation and Load. Load Factor Effect on Losses: iPower i consumption of Customer varies throughout the day and over seasons. Residential customers generally draw their highest power demand in the evening hours. Same commercial customer load generally peak in the early afternoon. Because current level (hence, load) is the primary driver in distribution power losses, keeping power consumption more level throughout the day will lower peak power loss and overall energy losses. Load variation is Called load factor and It varies from 0 to 1. iLoad i Factor=Average load in a specified time period / peak load during that time period. iFor i example, for 30days month (720 hours) peak Load of the feeder is 10 MW. If the feeder supplied a total energy of 5,000 MWH, the load factor for that month is(5,000 MWh)/ (10MW x 720) =0.69. iLower i power and energy losses are reduced by raising the load factor, which, evens out feeder demand variation throughout the feeder. iThe i load factor has been increase by offering customers “time-of-use” rates. Companies use pricing power to influence consumers to shift electric-intensive activities during off-peak times (such as, electric water and space heating, air conditioning, irrigating, and pool filter pumping). iWith i financial incentives, some electric customers are also allowing utilities to interrupt large electric loads remotely through radio frequency or power line carrier during periods of peak use.Utilities can try to design in higher load factors by running the same feeders through residential and commercial areas. Transformer Sizing and Selection: iDistribution i transformers use copper conductor windings to induce a magnetic 

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field into a grain-oriented silicon steel core. Therefore, transformers have both load losses and no-load core losses. iTransformer i copper losses vary with load based on the resistive power loss equation (Ploss = I2R). iFor i some utilities, economic transformer loading means loading distribution transformers to capacity-or slightly above capacity for a short time-in an effort to minimize capital costs and still maintain long transformer life. iHowever, i since peak generation is usually the most expensive, total cost of ownership (TCO) studies should take into account the cost of peak transformer losses. Increasing distribution transformer capacity during peak by one size will often result in lower total peak power dissipation-more so if it is over Loaded. iTransformer i no-load excitation loss(iron loss) occurs from a changing magnetic field in the transformer core whenever it is energized. Core loss varies slightly with voltage but is essentially considered constant. Fixed iron loss depends on transformer core design and steel lamination molecular structure.Improved manufacturing of steel cores and introducing amorphous metals (such as metallic glass) have reduced core losses. Balancing 3 phase loads Balancing 3-phase loads periodically throughout a network can reduce losses significantly. It can be done relatively easily on overhead networks and consequently offers considerable scope for Cost effective loss reduction, given suitable incentives. Switching off transformers One method of reducing fixed losses is to switch off transformers in periods of low demand. If two transformers of a certain size are required at a substation during peak periods, only one might be required during times of low demand so that the other transformer might be switched off in order to reduce fixed losses. This will produce some offsetting increase in variable losses and might affect security and quality of supply as well as the operational condition of the transformer itself. However, these tradeoffs will not be explored and optimized

unless the cost of losses are taken into account. Other Reasons for Technical Losses: iUnequal i load distribution among three phases in L.T system causing high neutral currents. ileaking i and loss of power iOver i loading of lines. iAbnormal i operating conditions at which power and distribution transformers are operated iLow i voltages at consumer terminals causing higher drawl of currents by inductive loads. iPoor i quality of equipment used in agricultural pumping in rural areas,cooler air-conditioners and industrial loads in urban areas. Non-Technical / Commercial Losses: Non-technical losses are at 16.6%, and related to meter reading, defective meter and error in meter reading,billing of customer energy consumption, lack of administration, financial constraints,and estimating unmetered supply of energy as well as energy thefts. Main Reasons for Non-Technical Losses: Power Theft : Theft of power is energy delivered to customers that is not measured by the energy meter for the customer. Customer tempers the meter by mechanical jerks, placement of powerful magnets or disturbing the disc rotation with foreign matters, stopping the meters by remote control. Metering Inaccuracies: iLosses i due to metering inaccuracies are defined as the difference between the amount of energy actually delivered through the meters and the amount registered by the meters. iAll i energy meters have some level of error which requires that standards be established. Measurement Canada, formerly Industry Canada, is responsible for regulating energy meter accuracy. iStatutory i requirements5 are for meters

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to be within an accuracy range of +2.5% and – 3.5%. Old technology meters normally started life with negligible errors, but as their mechanisms aged they slowed down resulting in underrecording. Modern electronic meters do not under-record with age in this way. iConsequently, i with the introduction of electronic meters, there should have been a progressive reduction in meter errors. Increasing the rate of replacement of mechanical meters should accelerate this process Unmetered Losses for very small Load: Unmetered losses are situations where the energy usage is estimated instead of measured with an energy meter. This happens when the loads are very small and energy meter installation is economically impractical. Examples of this are street lights and cable television amplifiers. Unmetered supply: iUnmetered i supply to agricultural pumps is one of the major reasons for commercial losses. In most states, the agricultural tariff is based on the unit horsepower (H.P.) of the motors. Such power loads get sanctioned at thelow load declarations. iOnce i the connections are released, the consumers increasing their connected loads, without obtaining necessarysanction, for increased loading, from the utility. iFurther i estimation of the energy consumed in unmetered supply has a great bearing on the estimation of T&D losses on account of inherent errors in estimation. iMost i of the utilities deliberately overestimate the unmetered agricultural consumption to get higher subsidy from the State Govt.and also project. reduction in losses. In other words higher the estimates of the unmetered consumption, lesser the T&D loss figure and vice versa. iMoreover i the correct estimation of unmetered consumption by the agricultural sector greatly depends upon the cropping pattern, ground water level, seasonal variation, hours of operation etc. Error in Meter Reading: Proper Calibrated Meter should be used

to measure Electrical Energy. Defective Energy Meter should be replaced immediately. The reason for defective meter are Burning of meters, Burn out Terminal Box of Meter due to heavy load, improper C.T.ratio and reducing the recording,Improper testing and calibration of meters. Billing Problems: Faulty and untimely serving Bill should be main part of non-Technical Losses. Normal Complain regarding Billing are Not Receipt of Bill, Late Receipt of Bill, Receiving wrong Bill , Wrong Meter Reading, Wrong Tariff, wrong Calculations. How to reduce Technical Losses: Converting LV Line to HV Line: iMany i Distribution pockets of Low Voltage (430V) in Town are surrounded by higher voltage feeders. At this lower voltage, more conductor current flows for the same power delivered, resulting in higher I2R losses. iConverting i old LV (430V) feeders to higher voltage the Investment Cost is high and often not economically justifiable but If parts of the LV (430V) Primary feeders are in relatively good condition, installing multiple step-down power transformers at the periphery of the 430 volt area will reduce copper losses by injecting load current at more points (i.e., reducing overall conductor current and the distance traveled by the current to serve the load). Large Commercial / Industrial Consumer get direct Line from Feeder: Design the distribution network system in such a way that if it is Possible than large consumer gets direct Power Line from feeder. Adopting High Voltage Distribution Service (HVDS) for Agricultural Customer: iIn i High Voltage direct service (HVDS) ,11KV line direct given to cluster of 2 to 3 Agricultural Customer for Agricultural Pump set and employed small distribution Transformer (15KVA) for given these

2 to 3 customer through smallest ( almost negligible) LT distribution Lines. iIn i HVDS there is less distribution losses due to minimum length of Distribution Line, High quality of Power Supply with no Voltage drop, Less Burn out of motor due to less voltage fluctuation and Good quality of Power, to avoid overloading of Transformer. Adopting Arial Bundle Conductor (ABC): Where LT Line are not totally avoidable use Arial Bundle Conductor to minimize faults in Lines, to avoid direct theft from Line (Tampering of Line). Reduce Number of Transformer: iReduce i the number of transformation steps. iTransformers i are responsible for almost half of network losses. iHigh i efficiency distribution transformers can make a large impact on reduction of Distribution Losses

ments of Old Conductor/Cables: By using the higher the cross-section area of Conductor / cables the losses will be lower but the same time cost will be high so by forecasting the future Load an optimum balance between investment cost and network losses should be maintained. Feeder Renovation / Improvement Program: iReconductoring i of Transmission and Distribution Line according to Load. iIdentification i of the weakest areas in the distribution system and strengthening /improving them. iReducing i the length of LT lines by relocation of distribution sub stations or installations of additional new distribution transformers. iInstallation i of lower capacity distribution transformers at each consumer premises instead of cluster formation and substitution of distribution transformers 

U t i l i z e Feeder on its Average Capacity: iBy i overloading of Distribution Feeder Distribution Losses will be increase. iThe i higher the load on a power line, the higher its variable losses. It has been suggested that the optimal average utilizations rate of distribution network cables should be as low as 30% if the cost of losses is taken into account. Replace-

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with those having lower no load losses such as amorphous core transformers. iInstallation i of shunt capacitors for improvement of power factor. iInstallation i of single-phase transformers to feed domestic and nondomestic load in rural areas. iProviding i of small 25kVA distribution transformers with a distribution box attached to its body, having provision for installation of meters,MCCB and capacitor. iLying i of direct insulated service line to each agriculture consumer from distribution transformers iDue i to Feeder Renovation Program T&D loss may be reduced from 60-70 % to 15-20 %. Industrial / Urban Focus Program: iSeparations i of Rural Feeders from Industrial Feeders. iInstantly i release of New Industrial or HT connections. iIdentify i and Replacement of slow and sluggish meters by Electronics type meters. iIn i Industrial and agricultural Consumer adopt One Consumer, one Transformer scheme with meter should be Introduced. iChange i of old Service Line by armored cable. iDue i to Feeder Renovation Program T&D loss may be reduced from 60-70 % to 15-20 %. Strictly Follow Preventive Maintenance Program: iRequired i to adopt Preventive Maintenance Program of Line to reduce Losses due to Faulty / Leakage Line Parts. iRequired i to tights of Joints, Wire to reduce leakage current. How to reduce Non-Technical Losses: Making mapping / Data of Distribution Line: of complete primary and iMapping i secondary distribution system with all parameters such as conductor size, line lengths etc. iCompilation i of data regarding existing loads, operating conditions, forecast of expected loads etc.

iPreparation i of long-term plans for phased strengthening and improvement of the distribution systems along with transmission system. Implementation of energy audits schemes: iIt i should be obligatory for all big industries and utilities to carry out Energy Audits of their system. iFurther i time bound action for initiating studies for realistic assessment of the total T&D Losses into technical and nontechnical losses has also to be drawn by utilities for identifying high loss areas to initiate remedial measures to reduce the same. iThe i realistic assessment of T&D Loss of a utility greatly depends on the chosen sample size which in turn has a bearing on the level of confidence desired and the tolerance limit of variation in results. iIn i view of this it is very essential to fix a limit of the sample size for realistic quick estimates of losses. Mitigating power theft by Power theft checking Drives: iTheft i of electric power is a major problem faced by all electric utilities. It is necessary to make strict rule by State Government regarding Power theft. Indian Electricity Act has been amended to make theft of energy and its abetment as a cognizable offence with deterrent punishment of up to 3 years imprisonment. iThe i impact of theft is not limited to loss of revenue, it also affects power quality resulting in low voltage and voltage dips. iRequired i to install proper seal management at Meter terminal Box, at CT/PT terminal to prevent power theft. Identify Power theft area and required to expedite power theft checking drives. iInstallation i of medium voltage distribution (MVD) networks in theft-prone areas, with direct connection of each consumer to the low voltage terminal of the supply transformer. iAll i existing unmetered services should be immediately stopped. Replacement of Faulty/Sluggish Energy Meter: iIt i is necessary to replacement of Faulty or sluggish Meter by Distribution Agency

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to reduce unmetered Electrical energy. iRequired i to test Meter periodically for testing of accuracy of meter. Replacement of old erroneous electromechanical meters with accurate Electro static Meter (Micro presser base) for accurate measurement of energy consumption. iUse i of Meter boxes and seals them properly to ensure that the meters are properly sealed and cannot betampered. Bill Collection facility: iIncrease i Bill’s Payment Cells, Increasing drop Box facility in all Area for Payment Collection. iE-Payment i facility gives more relief to Customer for bill Payment and Supply agency will get Payment regularly and speedily from Customer. iEffectively i disconnect the connection of defaulter Customer who does not pay the Bill rather than give them chance to pay the bill. Reduce Debit areas of Sub Division: iRecovery i of old debts in selected cases through legal, communication andjudicial actions. iEnsuring i police action when required to disconnect connection of defaulter Consumer. Watchdog effect on users. iUsers i must aware that the distribution Agency can monitor consumption at its convenience. This allows the company fast detection of any abnormal consumption due to tampering or by-passing of a meter and enables the company to take corrective action. iThe i result is consumer discipline. This has been shown to be extremely effective with all categories of large and medium consumers having a history of stealing electricity. They stop stealing once they become aware that the utility has the means to detect and record it. iThese i measures can significantly increase the revenues of utilities with high non-technical losses. Loss Reduction Programmed: The increased hours of supply to Agriculture and Rural domestic consumers have resulted in higher loss levels ■

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TP Singh

Country Manager, IndiaInstruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

“We are giving 10 years warranty on range of products, that itself confirms the confidence we have in our product and quality standard we follow”

.Tell us more about FLIR and its operations in India? Could you reveal the secret behind its credible image and its successful journey in the Indian market? FLIR is Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications that offers affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring, R&D, Fire fighting, security and surveillance etc. Our Thermography products are extensively being used by customers in India and Globally. FLIR started its operation in India in 2011 and the business has been good. We have many happy customers in India those using our products for different appli-

cations. Our clear focus on innovation, market penetration, building awareness, cost reduction, strategic M&A and financial discipline has enabled us build credible image for FLIR in India.

.We would like to know more on FLIR’s most advanced sensor systems and the key features that keep these systems at the forefront of thermal imaging technology? Almost all objects around us emit infrared (IR) radiations which our eyes cannot see. Infrared thermography is the art of transforming an infrared image into a radiometric one; every pixel in a radiometric image is actually a temperature measurement, so temperature values to be read from the image.

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See image below- Infrared energy (A) coming from an object is focused by the optics (B) onto an infrared detector (C). The detector sends the information to sensor electronics (D) for image processing. The electronics translate the data coming from the detector into an image (E) that can be viewed in the viewfinder or on a standard video monitor or LCD screen. Since IR radiations are everywhere, these cameras have application almost at all the places. FLIR’s thermal imaging technology is renowned for highest thermal accuracy. However, besides performance, FLIR also focuses on the ergonomics of its cameras and provides a product that is going to deliver excellent user experience. Our cameras are developed to withstand rough handling to allow for a greater

life expectancy of these products and to justify investment in our technology.

ing to bring together the best of both spectrums in a striking, innovative way. Now onboard the full line of new FLIR Ex-series, Exx-series and T-series cameras, MSX instantaneously generates a definitive, all-in-one thermal picture that easily orients you to the location of the problem as soon you see it on the screen or in a report. No more guesswork or messing around with extra photos.

.Is there any new addition to the existing FLIR product family? Yes, we have launched revolutionary new product in India, model C2. This is smallest Thermal product which can come in pocket and is available at very low price of INR 70,000/- ( approx.).

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.Are there any new developments? What are latest new features in these devices? Yes there are. If you plan to share saved images with customers or co-workers, a thermal image alone isn’t always enough to help them understand what they’re seeing. That’s why FLIR developed MSX® Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imag-

.What makes MSX a unique feature ? MSX is completely different. Using FLIR’s patented algorithm, MSX extracts the high contrast highlights from the built-in visible camera’s image and then virtually etches the skeletonised details onto the entire corresponding FLIR infrared image in real time. The result: totally recognizable thermal video and snapshots integrated with all the texture, depth and definition you need to isolate the problem in one simple picture.

C2- e smallest ermal product which can come in pocket and is available at very low price

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.How do you see FLIR technology progressing over the next decade, what do you see as the biggest challenge for FLIR in relation to this? FLIR has always been ahead in terms of new innovations and our new products are the right examples. Latest systems available in the market have

FLIR MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) in Action

.Give us an overview of FLIR’s thermal imaging cameras for electrical and power sector? What makes them ideal for use in the electrical and power sector? FLIR thermal imaging cameras are must have tools for electricians and maintenance technicians. They give you the power to see problems in a way no other technology can, and allow you to inspect equipment quickly and take accurate temperature measurements from a safe distance. FLIR cameras help you find impending trouble before it hurts someone, shuts things down or wastes energy. Electric power utilities are faced with an aging infrastructure, increasing risk of blackouts and brownouts, costly unplanned maintenance, security threats to remote facilities, and rising costs. Through the use of FLIR’s “smart” infrared cameras and automation software, impending equipment failures and security breaches can be detected anytime, day or night, at a remote monitoring location. The net effect is increased reliability and reduced cost.

.With governments renewed focus opening up the solar and wind sector in India, what are the opportunities for growth that you are looking at in the renewable sector? Solar panels have proven to be a wise, future-proof investment in terms of economy and ecology. But just like any other

technology, failures may occur. Thermal imaging cameras are an ideal for quick detection of those failures. When solar energy panels threaten to fail, defects will usually generate heat. Use of thermal imaging cameras can help detect and identify problems with photovoltaic (PV) cells, junction boxes and grid network connections in a very early stage. There are usually three situations where thermal imaging inspections can prove to be helpful, first of all, at the time of installation, to ensure that everything works. Secondly, there can be a problem with the installation, something that becomes apparent due to reduced output. Thirdly, before the warranty ends, a customer usually wants to know whether everything is still in order. With governments renewed focus on solar and wind sector we are seeing a lot of traction and going forward we expect substantial contribution to growth from this sector.

.Other than Thermal Cameras, do you have any other type of equipment? Yes, we do have complete range of test and Measurement equipments including clamp meter, volt and Ammeters, vibration meters, sound meters, Lux meters etc.

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ii Wi-Fi connectivity for data transfer through iphone/ipad or Android devices ii Bluetooth connectivity for Voice annotations and Current readings ii Touch screen display ii Excellent ergonomics with the well proven concept of a tiltable IR unit ii Sketch on IR/visial Image ii High Contrast Fusion ii Instant Report generation ii DDE Although Thermal technology is highly useful for various applications, the major challenges in adoption of this technology are cost and awareness. We, at FLIR are putting all the efforts to work on both these points. Our product is highly competitive in price and through our vast network of expert channel partners all over India; we are facilitating more and more customers in India who really need this device for effective detection of equipment failure and in maintenance operations.

.Tell us more about FLIR’s quality policy and the service and support system in India? We are maintaining highest standard of quality and our products confirm the same. We have extensive network of service and support all over India. We are giving 10 years warranty on range of products after product registration, that itself confirms the confidence we have in our product and quality standard we follow.

.Thanks for your time. What is your background? I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 21 years of work experience. I am responsible for Sales of Handheld series of FLIR in India ■

To support domestic manufacturing, the government has decided to barred duty-free import of capital goods for power generation and transmission projects under the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme. The EPCG scheme allows zero-duty import of capital goods on the condition that goods produced be exported worth six times of the duty saved under the scheme in six years. “Authorization under the EPCG scheme shall not be issued for import of any capital goods for generation/transmission of power (including captive plants and power generator sets of any kind),” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in an order. The impact of the DGFT notification is minimal on domestic producers because they do not export much to comply with the obligation under the EPCG scheme. Besides, in an earlier notification two years ago, the government had clarified that power supply to special economic zones and export oriented units would not qualify as exports to comply with the outbound shipment obligation under the EPCG scheme. The EPCG scheme was launched by the government in the early 1990s with an aim to allow exporters to import machinery and equipment at affordable prices to facilitate production of quality products for the export market. Small capital goods producers hailed the move. “The decision will have a positive impact on the indigenous power equipment industry. In the past few years, the domestic power equipment capacity was underutilized as cheap imports flooded the market and orders shrank,” said Babu Babel, president, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). “This order would not only provide us the much-needed level playing field but encourage ‘Make in India’. We would like to also convey that the Indian power equipment industry is prepared to meet the demand,” Babel added ■

Cabinet revises power tariff policy The government announced a revised power tariff policy, allowing producers to pass on any increase in statutory levies to distribution companies, finding industrial consumers for power that debt-ridden state utilities fail to purchase, and providing for a monthly or quarterly revision of tariffs charged from consumers. It also announced measures aimed at building a robust market for solar power. “The idea is to make power available 24x7 to all households, offices, institutions, factories and other consumers within the shortest possible time,” power minister Piyush Goyal said after the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The policy allows producers to sell power that states or state utilities fail to procure as per commitments to industrial customers through exchanges. This is expected to help distribution companies reduce the burden of paying a fixed cost, accounting for roughly a third of the total cost of power, for failing to procure the committed amount of power. The fixed cost component that the producer realizes from an industrial unit will be shared equally with the state, thus bringing down its liabilities ■

EDF to build 6 nuclear reactors in Jaitapur French utility EDF announced it had signed a preliminary agreement with Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd (NPCIL) to build six nuclear reactors at Jaitapur, in the west of India. EDF said that in the next few months it would continue the work started by Areva and NPCIL to secure certification for the European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) reactor in India and to finalize the economic and financial conditions ■

CG and the CEA to Explore Solar Market Potential in India Avantha Group Company CG and CEA (LITEN) have agreed to cooperate for a period of 12 months to investigate market potential and opportunities for Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) system with storage function for Indian Airports. The agreement was formally announced during the recently held India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh. There

is no capital investment in the first phase of this collaboration, however following investigation if found suitable, the companies intend to set up manufacturing facilities using CG’s infrastructure and expertise in India and technology knowhow of CEA for commercializing the business opportunity. Being a critical infrastructure, Airports need significant

energy backup. Use of Solar PV with battery backup is an innovative solution that will enable Indian airports to reduce carbon emissions by moving over the traditional diesel generator (DG) sets, at the same time make it an economical option given the considerable Time of Day (TOD) charges levied ■

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INDUSTRY UPDATES

Import of duty-free capital goods for power sector banned

Rajasthan Powergen Transformer exhibit at Elecrama 2016

BHEL bags Rs 2,759 crore order for 800 MW unit in Tamil Nadu

Rajasthan Powergen Transformer Pvt. Ltd. was established in year 2011 and it is authorized by B.E.E (Bureau of Energy Efficiency New Delhi). Company manufactures Star Rating Transformers that are energy efficient and has standard specification in them according to B.E.E. Company is going to part in Elecrama 2016 for exhibiting Star Rating Transformers. In the very short period of time of about five years, Rajasthan Powergen Transformer Pvt. Ltd. has gained highest position in the field. There are many factors that helped the company to gain such position in India and abroad as well.

State-run BHEL announced that it has bagged an order of Rs 2,759 crore for setting up a unit of supercritical thermal power project in Tamil Nadu. According to the statement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, handed over the Letter of Award (LOA) to BHEL. Chairman and Managing Director Atul Sobti in Chennai, followed by laying of the foundation stone for the project.

Rajasthan Powergen Transformer Pvt. Ltd. is handing many solar projects all over the country. India’s leading EPC contractors are the prestigious clients of company since many years. Company is providing its products in many wind power projects also. The transformers that are manufactured and supplied by the company provide maximum efficiency. Company is playing an important role in Hydro power projects by supplying its Star Rating Transformer products and other products ■

LED bulbs prices come down further Government of India, through its flagship initiative Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP), has achieved a further 10 per cent reduction in prices of 9W LED bulbs in another round of LED procurement for Madhya Pradesh. The procurement price has come down to Rs. 64.41 (exclusive of taxes) from existing Rs. 73, while the efficiency of 9W bulbs has increased by 20 per cent. The Government has ensured transparency and encouraged competition by using e-procurement of goods and services. This has resulted in significant reduction in transaction cost and time and enhanced process efficiency. This, in turn, has led to a much larger participation of bidders thereby increasing competition and reducing the cost of LED bulbs. The Government has also emphasized on the need to deliver quality and has ensured that the quality of LED bulbs is not compromised. As a result EESL has been able to consistently procure a better quality and an efficient product. The DELP scheme is being monitored in a transparent manner through a publically available portal (www.delp.in). As of now, EESL has distributed 5.1 crore LED bulbs and the programme has led to significant savings to the country and consumers who are using these bulbs ■

Valued at Rs 2,759 crore, the main plant package contract for the 1x800 MW North Chennai Supercritical TPS Stage III, has been placed on BHEL by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO). The project shall be commissioned by August, 2019 ■

Power Grid to invest Rs 328 crore in two transmission projects The state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India announced it would invest about Rs 328 crore in ramping up two transmission projects. These investment proposals were approved by the company’s board of directors at a meeting on January 27, Power Grid said in a regulatory filing. Investment approval for Western Region System Strengthening Scheme-XIV in Southern Region at an estimated cost of Rs 120.67 crore with a commissioning schedule of 30 months from the date of investment approval has been accorded by the board, the company said in a statement. It added that the board has also approved an investment for 400-kv bays extension at 400-kv Vemagiri sub-station at an estimated cost of Rs 207.9 crore, with a commissioning schedule of 30 months progressively from the date of investment approval ■

NTPC appoints Gurdeep Singh as Chairman and Managing Director Gujarat State Electricity managing director Gurdeep Singh has been selected as chairman and managing director of NTPC, the country’s largest power producer. Singh started his career with NTPC as an executive trainee in 1987 and served the company for nine years before switching over to the private sector. He worked with PowerGen for six years and moved to AES India for three years and had short stints with IDFC Projects ■

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esto, extends their range of digital measurement solutions with the new Testo Smart Probes. These innovative, pocket-sized pro measuring instruments can be intuitively operated by smartphone via a free App, and transported in a space-saving case. They are suitable for all important temperature, humidity, pressure and flow velocity measurements. The smartphone makes our day-today life easier in almost every aspect. Taking this thought as the idea, Testo decided to integrate the feature of smart working into measurement tasks as well and the result is eight compact measuring instruments which can be connected to the smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, and conveniently and intuitively operated via App. Despite their small format, the Smart Probes are equipped with the market leader’s customary pro measurement technology, and are suitable for all important temperature, humidity, pressure and flow velocity measurements. Operate all measuring instruments with one App. The central operating element of the Bluetooth measuring instruments is the versatile testo Smart Probes App. It can be installed for free as an iOS or Andriod version, and offers the user many practical functions, including clear measurement value readout, curve display of the measurement data in graph or tabular form, as well as the dispatch of the measurement data as a PDF report or Excel file. More applicationspecific meas-

urement menus make working with the Smart Probes even more efficient. These include menus for pressure-drop testing in heating applications, for easy parameterization of the outlet/duct cross-section in the context of volume flow measurement, or for the calculation of different parameters such as superheating or sub-cooling in refrigeration systems. The App is easy and intuitive to use, and can simultaneously show the values from up to six Smart Probes in the display. Refrigeration, air conditioning and heating sets at special prices In order to facilitate refrigeration, air conditioning and heating contractors with all the measuring instruments necessary for their daily jobs with them at all times, Testo offers tailor-made sets for each target group at a special price. Each set also includes the testo Smart Case which is a robust and flexible hard shell on the outside with a soft foam rubber inlay inside with fitted compartments for the individual measuring instruments. It allows the Smart Probes to be safely stored and comfortably transported. The new Smart Probes from Testo are the ideal entry-level instruments for contractors with an enthusiasm for technology and also for measurement professionals who do not wish to carry all their equipment with them at all times. Te s t o India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of Testo AG, Germany was founded in

2006 in Pune. The company has established thirteen home offices in major metros and a channel partners’ network covering this enormous country. Testo AG is a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of electronic portable test and measuring instruments. It was established in 1957. Testo has become a major supplier for HVAC industries, refrigeration, airflow and environmental monitoring instruments for markets as diverse as chemical, steel, power, cement, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, biotech etc. Today, Testo consists of 2500 employees, 30 subsidiaries and 80 sales & service partners in 43 countries ■ Write back to us to know more about NEW Testo Smart Probes: info@testoindia.com Log on to our site www.testo.in/smart-probes and book your free demo now!

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PRODUCT UPDATES

Now measure just with your smartphone

PRODUCT UPDATES

Hioki Launches Compact, Lightweight Heat Flow Logger LR8432

ata Logger is Ideal for Evaluating Insulation Performance and Analyzing the Causes of Temperature Changes Hioki is pleased to announce the launch of the Heat Flow Logger LR8432 to the global market. Hioki entered the heat flow measurement market domestically in March, when it launched the Wireless Heat Flow Logger LR8416 in Japan in response to growing demand for an

instrument that would be capable of indicating heat flows and their magnitude in applications such as performance evalu-

ation in automobile development and of equipment used in residential and other buildings. Compared to the wireless LR8416, the new LR8432 offers 10-wired channels and a compact, lightweight body at an affordable price. Heat Flows and an Example Application In processes that are accompanied by a change in temperature, there is always a corresponding movement of heat. Heat flows are used to express the magnitude of such movements, and the LR8432 can measure them over extended periods of time. Currently, demand for the ability to measure heat flows is increasing in a variety of settings. One such area is in automobile development. In the automotive industry, manufacturers are giving priority to R&D projects targeting fuel efficiency. Since air-conditioner use has a detrimental effect on fuel efficiency, automakers are vying to reduce the fre-

quency and extent of air-conditioner operation and thereby eek out gains in fuel efficiency by making cars more impervious to the effects of outside air Principal Applications ii Automobile market (evaluating the flow of heat into the vehicle interior from the engine compartment, assessing heat damage to vehicle parts, identifying sources of heat, etc.) ii Home market (evaluating the insulation performance of building materials, evaluating the performance of radiant heating systems, etc.) ■ For more Information Visit our Stall H4V121 at Elecrama 2016, from 13- 17 Feb, 2016 at BIEC, Bengaluru, India. Or Contact Hioki India Private Limited 24, Gulmohar Colony, Indore- 452018 (M.P), India 201, Radisson Suites, B-Block, Sushant Lok-1, email : info@hioki.in Tel: +91-124-6590210

About HIOKI Hioki India Private Limited, A subsidiary of Hioki EE Corporation in Japan is involved in selling and servicing of Hioki Instruments in India and Indian Subcontinent. Hioki’s goal as a manufacturer of measuring instruments

is to help bring about a society in which people’s lives are characterized by happiness and peace of mind. As we take this first step into a new era, it is fitting and appropriate that we return to the Hioki Philosophy’s core tenets of “Respect for Humanity” and “Contribution to Society.”

ELSPEC Power Quality Analyzers and PQ Solutions Power Quality Analyzers: Portable & Fixed Type

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ii Use Class A PQ to Identify Faulty Equipment & Protect the System; ii Evaluate System Performance & Network PQ; ii Benefit from Remote Connectivity

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PQ Solutions: Activar & Equilizer ii World’s Fastest Compensation System ii Precise Automatic Power Factor Calculation with Correct Cycle-by-Cycle Response

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ii Custom & Flexible Design (Suited to any Unique Customer’s Specifications) ■

ii Eliminate Voltage Fluctuations & Voltage Flickering ii Energy Savings , Harmonic Filtration ii • Low Maintenance or “Maintenance Free” ii Electronic Switching at Zero-Crossing with Transient-Free Solid-State Capaci-

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About ELSPEC Elespec Engineering ( India ) Pvt Ltd is a subsidiary of Elspec Ltd Israel . Company offers services that enable customer to achieve a sustainable and efficient use of electrical energy and improve quality of power specially in fast changing loads . One can Choose from a wide range of power quality monitoring, analysis and enhancement systems, that will enable you to implement a tailor-made strategy suitable

for your facility: ii Reduce energy consumption through Voltage control , current reduction and Harmonic control ii Protect valuable equipment by improving voltage quality. ii Class A Power Analyzers , for fixed and portable use ii Real Time Power Factor Correction system ii Dynamic Motor Start up solution

MECO “6600 Count TRMS Digital Multimeter Model 666”

ECO Introduced best of its Digital Multimeter Model: 666TRMS having lot of features of earlier models combined in one meter with affordable price. 666TRMS is 6600 Count meter with LCD Display and can be used in either Auto ranging or in manual ranging mode. It gives TRMS values of AC Voltage and AC Current. One can meas-

ure DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC Current, AC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Cycle and Temperature in this meter. It has some special functions such as Diode test, Audible Continuity and Data Hold which gives additional value for your money. 666TRMS is a beautifully designed and having good aesthetics with superior per-

formance meets the need of customers in various industries like Cement, Railways, Utilities and manufacturing units. Its single Rotary Knob is easy to use for selection of measuring range. Meter is handy, easy to operate even for electrician, durable & rigid. Finally 666TRMS Digital Multimeter makes measurement smart and simple with maximum features.

MECO “Infrared Thermometers”

ECO Infrared Thermometers are used to measure the amount of heat present in the measuring object from a distance. MECO Infrared Thermometers are

available in three models. IRT380P: Temperature ranges from -50°C to 380°C with the accuracy of ± 1.5°C and emissivity 0.95. Temperature can be measured with the Distance to Spot

ratio of 12:1. It has seven special functions namely Max function, Min function, °C/°F Selection, Laser Switch, Auto Power Off, Low Battery Indication and Backlight Display.

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IRT550P: Temperature ranges from -50°C to 550°C with the accuracy of ± 1.5°C and emissivity 0.95. Temperature can be measured with the Distance to Spot ratio of 12:1. It has seven special functions namely Max function, Min function, °C/°F Selection, Laser Switch, Auto Power Off, Low Battery Indication and Backlight Display.

IRT1050P: Temperature ranges from -50°C to 1050°C with the accuracy of ± 1.5°C and emissivity 0.10 – 1.00 (Adjustable). Temperature can be measured with the Distance to Spot ratio of 50:1. It has special functions namely Max function, Min function, °C/°F Selection, Laser Switch, Auto Power Off, Low Battery Indication, Backlight Display, DIF Function, AVG Function, Data Storage and High / Low Temp. Alarm Setting Function.

For more details contact: MECO Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. EL-1, MIDC Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 400710. (INDIA) T: +91-22-27673311-16 (Sales), +91-22- 27673300 (Board) Or visit our website: www.mecoinst.com E: sales@mecoinst.com

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