International Copper
Association Indiajoin hands with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Indian
Transformer Manufacturers Association (ITMA)
International Copper Association India (ICA India), in an attempt to proliferatesustainable
development in India today conducted a workshop on “Standardization,
Certification & Quality Control of Distribution Transformers. The workshop
was conducted in association with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and Indian Transformer
Manufacturers Association (ITMA).
This
seminar is very specific to bring all stakeholders - BIS officials, Distribution
transformer manufacturers, regional power utilities&testing agencies at one
platform to discuss the issues related to certification process, and this seminar
was helpful to all stakeholders & all manufacturers of this region to get certified
before mandatory date -01st February 2016.
The
speakers in the event were representatives from ITMA, BIS and Testing agencies.The
event was well received by consultants, transformer manufacturers, Power
utilities and General Industries utilizing the Distribution Transformers.
Transformers
play a crucial role in the power distribution network and any failure creates
disruption of power supply to consumers and its extent of effect depends upon
the quality. High efficiency transformers create economic benefits for society
in addition to the reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved reliability and
potentially longer service life if lower temperature rises are experienced
through the energy-efficiency improvements. With these benefits in mind, many
countries have taken policy initiatives to establish mandatory and voluntary
programmes to conserve energy & to help the domestic markets by adopting
energy-efficient transformers.
The focus of the workshop was on maximizing
energy conservation and emission reductions through use of energy efficient
transformers and to discuss manufacturing practices of power distribution
transformers and maintenance for reduction of failure rate.
The
life cycle cost has to be calculated considering financial point of view,
taking into account the cost of energy losses, failure risk and maintenance
into account, as well as the investment cost and the residual value of the
transformer at the moment of retirement.The replacement issue mainly comes down
to the question whether the energy efficiency can be improved sufficiently to
reduce the life-cycle cost of the transformer. As the cost of the energy losses
mount up to a multiple of the investment cost of the transformer, a minor
energy efficiency gain can already be enough to justify replacement.
The
overarching objective of the seminar is to createawareness on the STANDARD
–IS1180 (part-1), Certification &Quality Control Of Distribution Transformersand
enhance the Operational Efficiency, Incorporate Global Practices, Testing,
Failure Analysis, and Improvement in Design and Performance of Distribution
Transformers.
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| Ms. Sattu Savitha , Scientist-C BIS, Mr. T. Satyanarayana, ITMA, Mr. Manas Kundu, Director Energy Solutions, ICA India Mr. KN Hemanth Kumar, Chief Manager Sustainable Energy, ICA India |
Ms.SavithaSattu, Scientist C, BISsaid
“Industry facilitators like ITMA, &ICA India all are working towards a
common goal of providing continuous power supply to the consumers. Through such
seminars we aim at helping industry experts to create awareness and upgrade
their knowledge in adopting resourceful ways of preserving energy. It is very
critical that manufacturers are updated with latest developments in standards
and certification process and quality control, and Transformer Technology &
Quality Assurance. It is essential to adopt energy efficient standards for
distribution transformers as it will save total cost to consumers — ultimately
saving money while also reducing energy consumption.”
Bureau
of Indian Standards has launched the revised standard IS 1180:2014,
"Outdoor Type Oil Immersed Distribution Transformers Upto and including
2500 KVA, 33KV —Specification Part 1 Mineral Oil Immersed". And this
standard extends the scope of coverage beyond 200 KVA and up to and including
2500 KVA and 33 KV. This extension of the scope would bring India’s coverage
more in line with other major economies such as Australia, China and the United
States.
Mr. N. Visweswara Reddy, Vice President,
ITMAsaid
“We appreciate the efforts by ITMA, ICA India, and BIS to create awareness on
the standards of Distribution Transformers. The demand for transformers has been increasing at a rapid
pace due to rising population and migration of people from rural areas to urban
cities. This has further led to increased demand for reliable power supply
systems within the country. Tackling the transmission losses and providing
uninterrupted power supply is one of the key issues on the government’s agenda.
K. N. Hemanth Kumar, Chief Manager, ICA
India said “Today every unit of electricity consumed in the
country is delivered through distribution transformers. Hence it is essential that we deliver every
unit of electricity in a reliable & efficient way for achieving a sustained
economic growth. As a sustainable energy advocator we at ICA India are
committed to optimize the effective use of copper to enhance the electricity
system. The implementation of higher efficiency transformers in addition to
enabling environmental benefits will also facilitate advancements in
manufacturers’ energy saving technology while enhancing their productivity and
thus lead to sustained economic growth.”
High
efficiency transformers are a mature technology with their economic and
environmental benefits clearly demonstrated. While their higher initial cost
can be more than recovered by reduced running costs, many distribution
transformers are still chosen on the basis of the purchasing price. Hence,
implementing regulatory framework to assess long term benefits is helpful in
the promotion of rational energy use.
About BIS:
Bureau
of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, resolves to be
the leader in all matters concerning Standardization, Certification and
Quality. Keeping in view the interest of consumers as well as the industry, BIS
is involved in various activities like Standards Formulation, Certification of
Product, Hallmarking and Quality Management Systems, Laboratory Services, Sale
of Indian Standards and other publications, International Activities, Consumer
Related Activities, Promotional Activities, Training Service, Information services, Financial Resources -
Mobilization and utilization
About ITMA:
Indian
Transformers manufacturers Association (ITMA) established in 1979 is a national
association of manufacturers of distribution and power transformers and its
accessories as well as allied industries dealing in raw materials. It has more than 250 members across the
country and represents maximum capacity of power and distribution transformers.
It was conceptualized to form a powerful representation of the transformer
industry with different ministries other government bodies in the power sector.
It also endeavors to disseminate relevant information to members and seeks
solutions of technical and commercial problems of members with the help to
conduct their business with absolute confidence.
About
ICAIndia:
The International Copper Association
India (ICA India) is a member of Copper Alliance and the Indian arm of the
International Copper Association, the leading not-for-profit organization for
the promotion of copper worldwide. ICAIndia is driven by the same objective as
that of its parent organization, which is to ‘defend and grow markets for
copper based on its superior technical performance and its contribution to a
higher quality of life worldwide’. ICA India contributes mainly through its
catalytic role, accelerating changes and transforming the long-term markets for
Copper in a sustainable way through its major initiatives such as electrical
safety and energy efficiency. ICA India’s activities focus on helping end users
to better understand and appreciate the positive attributes of copper.
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