The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) successfully organized a seminar on “Power System Substations: Fundamentals, Protection, and Future Trends”. The event, held on February 5, 2025, was in alignment with the United Nations' SDG-7 (ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all) and the Indian Government's Viksit Bharat@2047 mission and was aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of power system substations technology in support of sustainable energy infrastructure.
The seminar featured Mr. Narayan Sarma, former General Manager of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), as the resource person. Mr. Sarma, a leading expert in substation technology, shared his extensive knowledge and practical experience in the installation, testing, and commissioning of 220 KV and 132 KV grid substations.
The seminar drew the participation of 63 students, faculty, and staff from the EEE department, eager to learn about the critical role of substations in the power system.
Mr. Sarma’s presentation covered a wide range of critical topics, including the fundamental components of substations such as busbars, transformers, isolators, circuit breakers, CTs, and PTs. He also discussed various substation types, from step-up substations at generating stations to distribution substations for customer supply. The session delved into the critical functions of substations, including system protection, energy control, stability maintenance, and fault analysis. Furthermore, Mr. Sarma explained different types of circuit breakers (oil, air blast, SF6, vacuum), emphasizing their characteristics and applications, and underscored the importance of lightning arrestors for equipment protection. The seminar also covered crucial aspects of protection systems, earthing and shielding, and other essential substation systems like illumination, firefighting, and auxiliary power.
Mr. Sarma’s practical insights and real-world experience enriched the learning experience for all attendees. His expertise in high-voltage grid substations provided valuable context and a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
The seminar successfully provided a platform for knowledge sharing and discussion, contributing to the development of future engineers and professionals in the power sector. It emphasized the importance of substations in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy future, directly supporting the goals of SDG-7 and the Viksit Bharat@2047 mission. The event was a comprehensive exploration of substation technology and its crucial role in the power grid, leaving participants with a broader understanding of the subject and its future implications.
By engaging students and faculty in these critical discussions, ADBU continues to support the development of future engineers capable of advancing India’s energy infrastructure in alignment with national and global sustainability objectives.
