NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE

(Ministry of Power, Govt. of India)

(An ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Organization)
Dist. Alappuzha, Kerala
Pin code 688541
INDIA

ONLINE
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN
“TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS”
(26 Weeks)

PROSPECTUS

TEL: 0478-2955700/800/900 E-mail: nptikerala@gmail.com

Website: http://npti.gov.in/npti_alappuzha/home
 NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE
(Ministry of Power, Govt. of India)
(An ISO 9001 & 14001 Organization)
Alappuzha District Kerala - 688 541
ADMISSION NOTICE
26 WEEKS POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (PGDC in T&D)
(16 weeks online training and 10 weeks on-job training/ plant visits & contact classes at NPTI)
ABOUT THE COURSE: Indian Power Industry being highly capital Application Fees PAYMENT LINK:
intensive is growing at a very fast rate. To utilize this, huge amount of https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
power, additional T& D network and trained manpower would be required.
NPTI, Kerala has taken this initiative to launch the 26 weeks Online Post
Select State and Type of Institution as KERALA and EDUCATIONAL
Graduate Diploma Course in Transmission & Distribution System following
INSTITUTION respectively and the educational institutions name as
the syllabus of CEA Regulations 2010 for the fresh graduate engineers who
would be groomed as per the requirement of Indian Power Industry. The National Power Trg Institute, then select payment category
duration of the course would be 26 weeks which will include the online as RECEIPTS and finally fill up all the given mandatory fields.
class room sessions as well as on-the-job training. On-job training will be
arranged at the sites of reputed Transmission & Distribution Companies. REGISTRATION LINK:
Plant visits to nearby Power Stations/ Substations. To enhance the
personal skills, some inputs of Management are also to be given to the
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students. The course is also open for the sponsored candidates from
LODGING/BOARDING: Separate hostel facility is available for Ladies
SEB’s and Power Utilities (Public & Private).
& Gents. During the contact classes, simulator training at NPTI, Kerala
& NPTI, Bengaluru and on-job training trainees can stay in the hostel
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objective of the course is to develop and hostel is provided on nominal charges. Hostellers are to take
groomed manpower for the power sector having high skill and confidence meals compulsorily in hostel on payment basis.
in operation & maintenance of Transmission & Distribution substations and
all the electrical equipment’s associated with them. After completion of the IMPORTANT DATES:
course the students would be readily available as working professionals in
Indian Power Sector for taking over the charge of Operation & Maintenance
of T&D sectors. Online Registration 12/10/2020 to 27/11/2020
Declaration of merit list 01/12/2020
COURSE METHODOLOGY: Date of Counselling 03/12/2020
Commencement of the 07/12/2020
16 Weeks On-Line Sessions with one assignment every week program & Spot admission
followed by 2 weeks contact classes at NPTI, Kerala.
2 Week Training on HV & Power System Laboratory, at NPTI-
PLACEMENT: On successful completion of this course, the Graduate
PSTI Bengaluru.
Engineers shall be having good job opportunities and preference in
1 Week Training on Live Line Maintenance Techniques at employment with various power companies. 100% placement
NPTI-HLTC, Bengaluru. assistance will be provided. However, placement is not guaranteed.
2 Weeks Smart Grid/RE Simulators Training at NPTI, Kerala
followed by 3 Weeks Plant visits / On-Job Training. Many of our previous batch trainees in NPTI institutions are employed
with reputed Organizations like Sterlite Power, Bajaj Electricals, Wind
ELIGIBILITY: B.Tech. / B.E. or its equivalent in Electrical /Electrical & World India Ltd., Arcadis, Toshiba Transmission and Distribution, JVS
Electronics/Power Engineering and related branches. Those appearing in Electronics, National Contracting Company, Atkins Global, KEC,
their final year examination can also apply. However, they must submit Kalpataru Power Transmission Co., Adani Power, Kalkitech, Suzlon,
their final degree/provisional degree certificate at the time of counselling. Genus Power & Infrastructure Company, Manav Energy Pvt Ltd,
Oblum Electric, Vijay Electricals, Teems India Tower lines Pvt. Ltd.,
Open Systems International, Schweitzer Engineering Lab Pvt. Ltd.,
HOW TO APPLY: Applications are to be filled online with payment of
Manikaran Power Etc.
prescribed registration fees of ₹500/- (including GST). Candidates
must pay the application fee in online mode through SBI Collect. Eligible
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:
candidates can fill the application form through online through NPTI, On Merit Basis (on percentage of marks in
Alappuzha. For detailed course curriculum and the future notifications/ Engineering) & on first come first serve basis.
information will be available on website. The candidates are advised to be
regularly in touch with the website. (http://npti.gov.in/npti_alappuzha/) All queries related to admission process and for any
further details, please contact:
COURSE FEE: The course fee is ₹84,000/- + 18% GST = ₹ 99,120/-
1. Sh. Pamu Srinivasa, Director, Ph. No.:0478-2955900
Lodging charges: (10 weeks) ₹ 10,500/- 2. Sh. R. Senthil Kumar, Asst. Director/Training Officer Mob.:
9718625545
3. Anurag Rai, Asst. Director/Course Coordinator
Mob : 8380097758
4. Sherly. K, Personal Secretary, Mob.:7356128017
Email ID: nptikerala@gmail.com
FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE POWER SECTOR - एनपीटीआई के साथ पावर सेक्टर का सुनननित समपर्णू नवकास
 ABOUT NPTI, ALAPPUZHA

National Power Training Institute (NPTI), an ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 organization under Ministry of Power,
Government of India is a National Apex body for Training and Human Resources Development in Power Sector
with its Corporate Office at Faridabad. NPTI had been providing its dedicated service for more than five decades.
NPTI has trained over 3,20,000 Power Professionals in regular Programs over the last 5 decades. NPTI is the
world's leading integrated power training institute. NPTI is the only institute of its kind in the world with a wide
geographical spread and covering a wide gamut of academic and training programs in Power Sector. NPTI's
committed faculty is providing excellent training in the Power Sector, which is the most important sector among
various infrastructure sectors. Training provided by NPTI on Generation Simulators has improved Plant Load
Factor of Generating Units, has increased the availability of Transmission & Distribution Systems and has
decreased Aggregate Technical & Commercial Losses. This in turn is providing more power to the country

NPTI’s Alappuzha campus is spread over a picturesque landscape with green lawns of about 15 acres in
Alappuzha District of Kerala.

The Campus houses the Institute building, Guest House, Hostels, Sports facilities and Residential quarters for
the employees. The main Institute building houses Administration wing, lecture halls, Conference hall, Library, e-
learning room, a Multi-functional Simulator (210 MW, 500 MW & 800 MW), 250MW Hydro Simulator, Smart grid
Simulator and Renewable Energy Simulators, and the associated offices etc. NPTI, Alappuzha is well equipped
with infrastructural facilities for conducting different courses on technical as well as management subjects
covering the needs of Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, E-Mobility, Thermal, Hydro, Transmission & Distribution
Systems, and Energy related fields of the Indian Power and allied Energy sectors. A centrally air conditioned 200
seat capacity Auditorium with latest Audio/Video System has been established. A Conference Hall is also
available for holding seminars, workshops and conferences. The whole campus has the facility of Wi-Fi
connectivity.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Power Sector is a continuously expanding sector of Indian infrastructure contributing significantly to
the GDP. The Indian Electricity Act, 2003 has opened private sector participation in the Transmission
& Distribution of Power creating a large demand for the trained persons in Electrical Utilities.

The main objective of the course is to create technically sound and trained manpower readily
available for recruitment to the power utilities dealing with Transmission & Distribution of Electrical
Power.

This is a job oriented Graduate Engineer Program for those who desire to make a career in the power
sector. On successful completion of this course, the Graduate Engineers will get their knowledge and skills
sharpened, paving the way for better employment opportunity in various power companies

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION: On Merit Basis (on percentage of marks in Engineering) & on
first come first serve basis.

FEES: (Non-sponsored Category/Sponsored Category)

Placement
GST on Lodging Caution
Fee*
Course course Charges Total 1st 2nd
Money (excluding
Fee fee @ Twin Fee Instalment Installment
(Refundable) tax)
18% Sharing

84,000/- 15,120/- 10,500/- 1000/- 1,10,620/- 15000/- 60,000/- 50,620/-

*Not to be paid during admission.

SPONSORED CANDIDATES:
The candidates sponsored by Power Utilities/Corporations/Companies and fulfilling the eligibility
requirement will be admitted directly.

BOARDING & LODGING

Will be provided on twin sharing basis.
GENERAL
1. Security Deposit: An amount of Rs. 1000/- as Caution Money (Refundable) against use of
Library, Hostel, Stores, etc. is to be deposited by the student at the time of joining the Institute.
2. Hostel: No outsiders – known or relatives – shall be permitted to use hostel facilities for whole or
part of the day.
3. REFUND POLICY :
A) Refund on Discontinuation of the course: In case a selected candidate discontinues from
the program for any reason, no part of course fees and lodging charges will be refunded.
The boarding charges excluding taxes and the security deposit become refundable at
the time of discontinuation after the dues.
B) Refund on Completion of Course: Only the Security Deposit will be refunded after
deduction of dues, if any.

4. Late Fee: If a candidate fails to deposit any installment of course fee by the due date, late fee @
Rs. 100/- per week will be chargeable from the due date.
5. The right of admission will rest with NPTI. Candidates found irregular in attending training or
uninterested shall not be considered for placement and/or their course certification will be
reviewed.
MODE OF PAYMENT:

Payment via SBI Collect:

https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm

Note: NPTI is a non-profit making educational institute. It does not come within the purview of I.T.Act for
deduction of tax at source vide 10(23C) (iii ab) of I.T Act 1961. Hence no tax deductions at source shall be
done against NPTI, Alappuzha payments.

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/ThwJG3jfJHmUSMeb7
HOW TO REACH THE INSTITUTE:

The Institute is about 30 KMs south of Ernakulam City Railway Station/ Ernakulam City Bus Stand and 60 KMs
from Cochin International Airport from where Pre-paid taxi / Auto-rickshaw services are available.

From Cochin Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/Ga8awQksfPYL5Gwp8

From Ernakulam South Railway Station (Jn) - https://goo.gl/maps/w53jaeMmBnCvbnyJ7
From Ernakulam bus stand, Shenoys, Kochi - https://goo.gl/maps/qHYKAevHzQ9gxBDM8

SYLLABUS FOR PGDC in T&D Systems

1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Power Generation : Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear and Gas ,Renewable Energy Sources
Generation, Transmission & Distribution Scenario of India.
Types of generation: Conventional and Renewable, Thermal Power Plant, Hydro Power Plant, Gas Power
Plant, Nuclear Power Plant, Co-generation.

2. Power Transmission Line Engineering

EHV Transmission system in India, Tower types, Conductors, Earth wire, Insulators, Statutory clearances,
Surveying, Route Alignment, Tower erection, Tower Testing, Stringing, Transmission Line Commissioning,
Maintenance of transmission line, Thermo vision scanning, Hot line maintenance.

3. EHV Substation Planning & Engineering

Substation Planning, Site selection, Layout of substation & Civil works, Selection of main equipment,
Selection of switchgear, Electrical clearances, Instrument transformers-selection & Performance, Control
& Instrumentation in Substations, Substation auxiliaries, Substation grounding practices, Demo on
grounding.

4. Power System Studies

Power System Modelling, Load flow studies, Tutorial on load flow studies, Study state fault analysis,
Tutorial on Fault Analysis, Transient stability studies, Relay Co-ordination studies, Tutorials, EMTP Studies.

5. High Voltage Testing of Power System Equipment

Philosophy of HV Testing, Generation and Measurement of HVs, Testing of Power Transformers, Testing
of Insulators, Testing of Surge Arrestors, Testing of Switchgear, Testing of Transformer oil, Dissolved Gas
Analysis, Partial Discharges.

6. Power System Protection

Overview of Power System Protection, CTs and PTs, Generator Protection, Transformer Protection,
Transmission Line Protection – distance schemes, Transmission line protection – unit schemes, Bus Bar
Protection, Motor Protection, Over voltages in Power Systems, Protection against over voltages, Insulation
Co-ordination

7. Operation and Maintenance of EHV Substation Equipment

Transformers-Construction, Connections, Tap Changing Mechanism & Parallel Operation, Testing and
Protection of transformers, O&M of Transformers, Selection, Sizing, performance Analysis of HV Circuit
Breakers, Transformer Neutral Earthing, O&M of HV Circuit Breakers, Operation and Maintenance of
Distribution Transformers, Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Switchgear.

8. HVDC Transmission Systems

Introduction to HVDC Transmission, Principles of HVDC Conversion, HVDC Lines, HVDC Sub Stations,
Reactive Power Management in HVDC Stations, AC & DC harmonics and filtering, HVDC System
operation, control and maintenance, HVDC Protection, Insulation Co-ordination, Emergencies and case
studies
9. Distribution System Engineering
Distribution systems overview, Planning, Design and selection of pole structures conductors insulators etc.,
Pole erection, conductors stringing, Layout of earth wire, neutral wire guarding, jointing of conductors,
jumpering etc.; Location, construction and erection of pole mounted sub stations; Selection, fixing of
switches, fuses etc.; Operation & Maintenance of Distribution Lines.

10. O & M of Distribution Substations and Distribution Metering

Distribution Substation - types, layouts, bus bar arrangements; Selection of Distribution substation
equipment, Distribution substation relay schemes, O&M of Relay schemes, Substation Operation overview,
Code of practice in Sub Station Operations, Work permits, line clear procedure, Maintenance of log books,
Records etc., Distribution Substation Operation - Case studies; Types, design and construction of
distribution meters, Failure analysis of Distribution Meters.

11. Power Cables and Jointing Techniques

Power Cable - Design, Construction, Testing, Operation & Maintenance; Trouble shooting of Power Cables;
LT and HT Cable jointing, Termination and Accessories;
Cable fault detection and repair; Demo on LT & HT Power cable jointing - End joint & Straight through joint.

12. Communication in Power Systems

Communication systems: PLCC, Microwave, Leased lines, OPF, Satellite, Power Line Carrier
Communication, Optical fibre communication, Satellite communication, Planning and selection of
communication systems, Trends in communication, Telemetry, Tele control and Tele protection

13. Power system Operation - Active and Reactive Power Despatch, SCADA, AGC & ED
Functions of Load Despatch Centres, Supervisor control & Data requisition, Load forecasting, generation
scheduling, load management & load shedding, Energy management system functions, Voltage and
frequency control, Grid Disturbances-Case Studies, State estimation, Security and contingency analysis,
Voltage and frequency control, Automatic Generation Control and economic dispatch, Application of
SCADA in power systems, Application of EMS in power systems.

14. Power Market Regulations

Introduction to commercial aspects of transmission and distribution, Tariff structure, types, method of
working out, revenue realization, Regional energy accounting, Inter-utility tariff, commercial disputes and
solutions. Availability based tariff and open access. TTC, ATC, Reliability Margin, Tariff Regulations, Open
Access, RES Integration, Point of Connection Charges, Congestion Charge Regulations, Regional Energy
account, Power exchanges

15. Electrical Safety and Statutory Regulations

Safety Requirement, Hazards, Electrical Accidents and prevention, First Aid, Fire fighting-Types of fire, fire
fighting/system, fire extinguishers

16. Labs: Despatcher Training Simulator, Relay Testing, Power System Studies, HV Testing Labs, Hot
Line training.

17. Technical Visits: Sub-stations, Transmission Lines, Power Plants, Manufacturing units, Testing
Centres, etc.

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