Southern Discom takes up survey of 11 kV feeders for data base of infrastructure
The Hindu
TGSPDCL conducts comprehensive survey of 11 kV feeders to enhance utility infrastructure and transparency in operations.
The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) has taken up a comprehensive survey of 11 kV feeders as part of preparing a data base on the utility’s infrastructure.
According to chairman and managing director of the discom, Musharraf Faruqui, the survey, which began on June 24, covers 3,380 feeders in 44 towns/cities in combined districts of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medak, Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda and is expected to be wrapped up soon with 90% work completed so far.
The Southern Discom has developed an app named ‘TGAIMS’ (TGSPDCL GIS Asset Inspection Maintenance System) and includes GIS mapping of sub-stations, pole location, distribution transformers’ structure, ring main unit, auto re-closer, line AB switches, pole condition (cement/iron/railway track pole), condition of the DTR structure, condition of power lines, gap between poles and other details are stored in the app along with their latitude and longitude.
The CMD stated that the comprehensive survey would help build a data bank of the utility’s infrastructure and be useful to prepare estimates of development works accurately. Further, it would also improve transparency in departmental works such as maintenance, repairs and others. At the field level, it would ensure reliable power supply and enhance consumer satisfaction.
Mr. Faruqui participated in the comprehensive survey while it was being conducted in Charminar, Gulzar House, Pathar Gatti of Hyderabad South circle and Ambedkar University and Durgan Cheruvu Cable Bridge areas of Cyber City Circle. Director (Operations) N. Narsimhulu, Chief Engineers P. Anand and K. Narasimha Swamy and Superintending Engineer P. Venkanna participated.
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