FAMT organized an industrial visit for third-year Electrical Engineering students to the MSETCL Transmission Substation at Nivali, Ratnagiri, on 20th March 2025. A total of 49 students accompanied by 2 faculty members participated in this educational visit, which was conducted as part of the Power System Protection & Switchgear Lab curriculum.
The primary objective of the visit was to offer students practical exposure to the working of high-voltage substations, real-time power system operations, and the protective equipment used in transmission networks. The experience bridged the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications, significantly enriching the students’ learning and aligning with the course outcomes.
During the visit, Shri Ashutosh Tambe (Asst. Engineer, MSETCL) and his team guided the students through the 220 kV / 110 kV / 33 kV substation. The session included an explanation of the Single Line Diagram (SLD) and in-depth discussions on the following key components and topics:
- Substation layout and structure
- Power transformers, circuit breakers (CB), isolators, current transformers (CT), potential transformers (PT), lightning arresters (LA), and control panels
- Protection relays and coordination schemes
- Switchgear operation, interlocking systems, and SCADA demonstrations
- Types of transmission conductors based on distance and capacity
- Standard safety protocols and maintenance practices in high-voltage systems
The visit proved to be a valuable learning opportunity, providing students with hands-on insights into modern substation infrastructure and protection systems—an essential component of their holistic engineering education.
