Origin of the Report

As an integral part of your  internship for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering program . Under  Auto  33MW Gas Engine Power Plant” in Pedia  Power Ltd. During your working period we have worked under the instruction of Engr. Mr. Abul Mashiur, Head of Electrical Maintenance, Engr. Mr. Monir Ahmed, Shift Engineer Electrical, Engr. Mr. Mahfus Jony , Shift Engineer Electrical, Mr. Monir Sarker Patwary, Electrical Operator and Mr. Gazi Rahman, Mechanical Operator and so on.

  • Objective of the report

Broad Objective

The Board objectives are to express we theoretical knowledge to the practical field with adequate conceptualization and understanding the performance of the parameters in case of Power Generation; Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Alternator, Transformer and Switchgear Protection systems etc.

Specific Objective

In order to the broad objectives we have to be able to find out the following:

  • Study on Gas Engine Generator, Substation, Switchyards.
  • Study on Maintenance for smooth Power supply.
  • Identify the different types of problem which arise for generation and substation.
  • To make an analysis of total power consumption, various losses.
  • Identifying different types of Trips due to Engine.
  • Suggest probable solution of the identified problem.

Scope

This report will cover the operating and controlling system of these machines, transformers, power factor improvement, synchronization, troubleshooting, switchyards and its protection systems and what equipment is placed in which zone, how the equipment has been synthesized etc, of Auto  33MW Gas Engine Power Plant. The scope will be limited to only this type of Electrical  power generation.(Gas Engine)

Background

Load shedding is common in Bangladesh today. The Country can generate only 4000 MW against national demand of 5200 MW. This electricity crisis has become intolerable to us. Energy shortages are causing slowed down economic activities along with the daily life activities of people in Bangladesh. Pervasive power outages rob the country of 2 percentage points of national growth. For a developing country like Bangladesh economic growth is essential. But electricity persists as a major barrier for the business community and electricity supply has struggled to keep up with demand spurred by solid economic growth.

Power plant is one of the few blooming industries in Bangladesh generating huge foreign direct investment and also a significant number of employment opportunities. This industry is one of the major driving forces of national economy and with the continuous development of technologies worldwide.

In the Power sector, Power industry of Bangladesh promises to bloom further in the coming years. In today’s dynamic business environment, it is even more challenging to run the technology based businesses in the right direction with minimum cost which ultimately maximizes the profit.

Auto  Power Plant (JPP) is a project under Pedia  Power Limited. It generates 33 megawatts (MW) of electricity. This Power Plant established at Auto  in 2007. It is connected in the national power grid (Auto  National Power Grid) but it sells to Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).

Methodology

Both primary and secondary data are being collected for the purpose of this report. The report is concentrated of Auto  33MW Gas Engine Power Plant in Pedia  Power Ltd.

  • Primary Data: Primary data has been collected from the Deputy Manager/ /Engineers/ Operator through a face-to-face interview with a formal questionnaire. Data also collected from the operation & maintenance manual, disassemble & assemble manual, user manual handbooks, text books and official documents of the company.
  • Secondary data: Secondary data are being collected from the printed Journals, brochures and websites.

Pedia  Power Ltd.

At a Glance Pedia  Power Limited (SPL), sponsored by Pedia  Group, is the first Bangladeshi Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Bangladesh in private sector providing power to national grid. SPL was incorporated in Bangladesh on March 30, 1997 as a Private Limited Company. On June 7, 2004 the Company was converted to Public Limited Company under the Companies Act 1994. Pedia  Power Limited in the year 2001, has successfully established three power plants of 11 MW capacity each, for sale of electricity to Rural Electrification Board (REB) on Build, Own and Operate basis at Dhaka. During 2006 and 2007 in each of the above three places, 2nd unit was commissioned enhancing the capacity of SPL to 105 MW. In 2009 SPL with its 99% owned two subsidiaries has established 4 new power plants raising its capacity to 215 MW. In 2011 SPL has commissioned another power plant of 102 MW capacity at Narayanganj under Pedia  Power Limited, where SPL has 55% ownership. In association with its parent company Pedia  Industrial & Mercantile Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. (SIMCL), SPL has also participated and became lowest bidder in three more power plants tender and expected to sign contracts with BPDB for establishment of 52 MW Pedia  , 104 MW Pedia  and 104 MW Pedia  Amin Power Plants. These are 15 years term IPP is expected to be commissioned by 3rd quarter of 2012. Considering the immense opportunities, the company is striving to establish more power plants around the country. The fast-growing company has set a mission to expand the company with a power generation capacity to the tune of 1000 MW, which is a modest 20% of the electricity requirement in Bangladesh. The company enjoys good reputation due to its quality power generation. The company is looking forward to providing better performance in the competitive market.

Quality Policy

Pedia  power Limited is committed to generate and provide uninterrupted supply of electricity to our customers as per their demand by meeting all the requirements of Power Purchase Agreements signed between the company and the valued Customer.

They integrate the philosophy of “Pioneering Sprit” with “Continuous Improvement” by efficient utilization of Capital, Machines, Materials and Human Resources.

Written By-

Mr. David, CTO, Ohior power Plant Ltd. Canada