In case of Bulk Power transfer, Electricity is still Holding the Position of Master Key in 21st Century. By Dr. K.A.Bhatt, Prof. (Dr.) K. P. Badgujar, Prof. (Dr.) M.C.Chudasama
In case of Bulk Power transfer, Electricity is still Holding the Position of Master Key in 21st Century.
By Dr. K.A.Bhatt, Prof. (Dr.) K. P. Badgujar, Prof. (Dr.) M.C.Chudasama
Nowadays, engineers around the globe are trying to find innovative ways to improve the efficiency, reliability, and performance of energy transfer between two points located far apart. Based on reported literature, it is to be noted that energy consumption of country indicates it growth rate. Since, inception of bulk energy transfer between two distanced places, electrical energy is considered as the one of the best options available compared to other forms of energy.
In past, Gold and Land was considered to be pride of a society and countries. People were used to fight for maximum of it. Conversely, 20th century was dedicated to energy where coal, oil, and electricity were the major role players. Energy is still a major stack-holder in the race of supremacy. Considering present scenario, let us discuss the different fields which plays vital role in the development of country and its Gross National Product (GDP).
a) Industrial load
b) Agriculture load
c) Commercial/ data centre load
d) Domestic load.
As discussed above, it is to be noted that the GDP of any country is analyzed considering its industrial and agriculture development. These two are considered as major domains which contribute a lot to improve the economical status of any country. Depending up on working pattern, the industries are classified in three categories namely, (i) Production unit (ii) Traders, and (iii) sales and services. Considering all three above mentioned categories, it is obvious that all of these require bulk power/energy to perform its operations. Further, nowadays, instead of making entity, government has started formation of industrial zones. This formation of industrial zones provides local hand support to small units and leads further & faster development. This industrial zone contains multiple industries. These industries require bulk power to fulfill its demand. Mostly, electrical power is used to cater the feed of the demand of industrial process. This shows significance of electricity.
Our country is known as agriculture based country. In order to provide ease of work and to improve net outcome, many machines based on indigenous technology are developed. These machines require power to perform their operation. It has been observed that for agriculture load the need of power is supplied by Electricity.
Nowadays, people used to say in 21 st century that “Data is a new fuel”. It develops a belief that the country who have maximum data rules. Subsequently, data mining becomes one of the most popular business and many business tycoons are investing their lots of money to this business. In turn, number of data centers are increasing exponentially day by day. However, these does not lessen the importance of older parameters of development. Whenever any power cut is observed at data centre. Entire process of data center comes to halt and entire system has been collapsed. Each and every commercial office/data center requires power to perform their operations. This power demand is fulfilled by Electricity. In addition, recently, Electrical Vehicles (EVs) are considered as substitute for petroleum based vehicles. In order to charge the battery of EVs, electricity is essential.
Lastly, domestic load is majority depends on electrical appliances. Which are used to perform different domestic tasks such as washing machine, mixture grinder, blender, fan, tube lights, etc..
Considering, all above aspects, it can be concluded that In case of Bulk Power Transfer Electricity is still holding the position of Master Key in 21st century.
Pros and Cons of Electrical Power Transfer:
Few Prospects and consequences of Electrical Power Transfers considering future aspects are discussed below.
a) Since the inception transmission lines are used to transfer electrical power transfer between two point located far away. In order to improve the efficiency and performance of power transfer, different design of transmission lines are developed such as shunt reactor compensated, series capacitor compensated, shunt-series compensation. These combination helps to improve the power transfer capability and regulate voltage profile of the transmission line. Researcher across the globe are also trying to find some innovative ways to enhance the protection and accuracy of power transfer for these lines. It is still remain one of the emerging track for future research.
b) Similarly, increase in operative voltage level helps to improve the efficiency of the power transfer largely. However, designing of switch-gears and insulators which can perform their operation at such as Extra High Voltage (EHV) levels are still changing task.
c) Considering present scenario, inclusion of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in existing grid is also one of the challenging area.
d) Operation and controlling of electrical power in Micro-grid and Smart-grid environment is also recent development and it is to be explored.
Respected Dr. Kunal A. Bhatt sir, I have few question/s about related this blog/articles. basically on about related to the Load Distribution and cost of generation of electricity.
ReplyDeleteQ.01 one and/or two of the opposition political parties in recent days and/or in a election era,
ReplyDeletethey promise to common people that, if they will becoming as the ruling party, they provide the 300 units electricity free to the each and every house. (Mainly consider in the Domestic Load as mention in this blog 6th paragraph), so the main question arises that, on the Domestic side, what is the major cost of Electricity (i.e. transferred by the Transmission side) in recent era?
Also, sir if this free scheme is activated by the Government than what amount of Electricity and what amount of cost burden take place in all factors
(a) Industrial Load, (b) Agriculture load, (c) Commercial/ data centre load and also in (d) Domestic load. due to only the Domestic Load.
can any reference and/or approximately study case data may be provided??!!
Here I don't consider the Agriculture Load side schemes which are already coming by the Government.
Q.02 on the reference of Q.01
ReplyDeletewhat affect economically and the electrically (basically in the generation, Transmission and Distribution sides) on the remaining electrical domains (e.g. Industrial, Agriculture, Commercial as well as inside the Generation , Transmission and Distribution based Government Company and/or Authorities??
and whats the solution??
because majority electricity generate by thermal and nuclear plants. and basically in the case of Thermal Plants, we import the majority amount of coal from the Foreign countries, So in this case, this free scheme of electricity is sustainable for all 03 power sectors (generation, Transmission and Distribution)?
and Finally, how will affect these free schemes at domestic load side in 05 years duration on Electricity domain by economically??
I request to kindly forgive me about the spelling and/or Grammatical mistakes in the questions mentions in the form of blog post comments. because, I am not so much expert like Government(GPSC) professional in English language.
ReplyDeleteso, I request to respected sir/team to kindly solve the above questions/queries in detail description with case studies and/or examples whenever convenient.in easy language especially in Gujarati Language.
Q.03 on the behalf of the reference of Q.01 and Q.02
ReplyDeletewhat affect on GDP in duration of 05 years after may be activated this free electricity schemes on the Domestic Load side.... for a particular region, State as well as the Nation??!!