The Institutes of NPTI are well equipped with Hi-Tech infrastructural facilities for conducting different courses on technical as well as management subjects covering the needs of Thermal, Hydro, Transmission & Distribution Systems, and Energy related fields of the Indian Power and allied Energy sectors. NPTI has 500 MW Thermal Plant Control Room at Faridabad Institute and 210 MW Thermal Plant Control Room at Nagpur Institute for imparting specialized skills to operation personnel across the country. Also a 430 MW (2x143 MW Gas Turbine and 1 x 144 MW Steam Turbines), Full Scope Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Replica Simulator has been commissioned at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad. A High fidelity Load Dispatch Operation Simulator for the National Grid has been installed at PSTI, Bengaluru. 250 MW Power Plant Control Room Simulator has also been commissioned at its Nangal Institute.
Library
The Institutes have modern libraries having large collection of books and video cassettes on Power Station Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Control & Instrumentation, Electronics, Computers, Management, and Information Technology etc. The Institutes subscribe to a variety of Indian and foreign periodicals and journals for keeping in tune with the latest developments in Engineering & Technology.
Computer Labs
Computer labs having access to the Internet are available at all the Institutes. Students are encouraged to use these facilities extensively during and after the class-room sessions to enhance and update their Computer skills for continual up gradation of power sector related information. Besides, all the officers have been provided with Computers together with Internet facility and connected in LAN for sharing of Data and file systems to gradually progress towards a Hi-Tech IT driven paperless office.
Laboratories and Workshops
The Institutes have built well equipped laboratories and workshops with wide ranging facilities for imparting training to Technicians, Operators and Engineers in various aspects of Power Stations. Some of the areas where expertise has been built are:
- Control and Instrumentation Lab, with facilities for testing, calibration and repairs of different types of process control instruments.
- Maintenance Workshops for Valves, Bearings & Shaft Alignment, Pumps, Motors etc.
- Electrical Labs, with facilities for testing of relays, electrical equipments, insulating oils etc. along with repairs as per requirement.
Training Simulators & Other Training Aids
NPTI has equipped itself with a 500 MW & 430 MW CCGT Training Simulator at Corporate Office, Faridabad and a high-quality, high-fidelity, real-time, full-scope DDC/VPC/CRT-Keyboard based 210 MW Training Simulators (2 No.) at its Regional Institutes at New Delhi Nagpur.
500 MW Simulator at NPTI (CO), Faridabad
A high-quality, high-fidelity, real-time, full-scope 500 MW Fossil Fuel Fired Power Plant Training Simulator has been installed at NPTIÔÇÖs Corporate Center. This Simulator realistically emulates the behavior of the entire process simulation in a real-time scenario for a meaningful and off-job operator training. This Simulator is a replica of 500 MW Stage-III, Unit 5 of Chandrapur Thermal Power Station of Maharashtra Generation Company Ltd. It has a unique facility of imparting training on the ÔÇÿConventional Control PanelsÔÇÖ as well as on the ÔÇÿVideo Process ControlÔÇÖ (DDC/CRT-Key Board based Unit Operation) panels. The Video Process Control has further two modes of operation i.e. Virtual Panel and Control Schematic modes. All these features take care of the needs of futuristic trends in Power Plant Operation. The Simulator has more than 250 emergency situations including DAS functions for applications ranging from Operator Training to engineering and plant performance analysis and improvements etc. The Engineers and Operators experience a full range of operations together with stress situations to safely operate the power plant in all conditions. The Simulator Training results in Operators/Engineers making better judgment calls, meaning reduced plant trips, trouble free start-ups, manoeuvering of Plant sub-systems, Optimum usage of Auxiliary resources and extended equipment life, meaning less downtime and lower costs.
210 MW Simulator
The Training Institute at Western Region Nagpur is equipped with 210 MW Fossil Fuel Fired Thermal Power Plant Full Scope real time Simulator. It was commissioned in 1998 and is a replica of the 210 MW Unit of Khaperkheda Thermal Power Station of MSEB. The Simulator provides a unique opportunity for the trainees to experience a full range of operation and stress situations in an integrated mode of Unit Operation. These state-of-the-art Simulator facilities improve the reflex operational skills of Shift Charge Engineers, Unit Controllers, Operators and fresh engineers inducted into operation and fine-tune their skills in operational emergencies together with tremendous integrated Unit experience, exposure and understanding of normal operations.
Simulator at NPTI, Faridabad
CCGT Simulator at NPTI, Faridabad
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Simulator at NPTI, Faridabad
A high-quality, high-fidelity real-time 430 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant Simulator has been set up at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad. The Simulator realistically emulates the behaviour of the entire process Simulation in real time scenario for a meaningful off-job operator training. This is a replica of NTPC Faridabad Gas Power Plant, Siemens Make V-94.2 Model comprising of 2x143 MW Gas Turbines and 1x144 MW Steam Turbine. The CCGT replicas simulator is equipped with all the CRT controls with latest state-of-the-art Barco Screens. The training on this Simulator benefited the Operators and Shift Charge Engineers working or being posted on Combined Cycle Power Plants.
Despatcher Training Simulator (DTS) at PSTI, Bangalore
A Despatcher Training Simulator (DTS) is in service at Power Systems Training Institute (PSTI), Bengaluru since March 2011. The Simulated Network comprises of a network of about 1000 stations and 2000 buses with generation voltages of 110 KV and above. The actual network of National Load Despatch Centre as on April 2010 conditions are simulated in the DTS. The databases, displays, events, applications etc. are implemented as per state-of-the-art Load Despatch Control Software. The Simulator is providing a complete full-scope and real-time accurate simulation of Grid Systems, Processes, Control and Instrumentation, Grid Operations etc., for the Indian National Grid. IEEE representation in one-line diagram has been adopted.
The Simulator is being utilized for imparting training in Power System Operation and allied areas. The Despatcher Training Simulator (DTS) provides realistic environment for the System Operators to practice operating tasks under both normal and emergency conditions. The DTS responds in a real-time operating mode replicating the actual power system operation. The Man-machine interface (MMI) used in the DTS is much identical to those used in system control centres. It raises the level of proficiency and builds up the confidence required to handle emergencies in an actual system operation. It is a comprehensive tool for training of Power System and Load Despatch Engineers and Despatchers.
- The Simulator can be used to train the engineers in the following aspects of Power System Operation
- Control of active power flow to maintain transmission levels within permissible Operating limits by taking appropriate measures (generation control and load management).
- Control of reactive power flow and voltage by adjustments of Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) set points, transformer taps and switching on/off shunt reactive elements.
- Training in dynamic behaviour of power system between steady states including response of different power plants to frequency fluctuations, automatic generation control signals and effects of power plant operator actions.
- Training in recognition of critical system conditions such as insufficient generation reserve, insufficient reactive support, transmission line overloading etc.
- The despatcher can practice use of the load frequency control and economic despatch functions for following the system load. The trainee can have exercises on unitsÔÇÖ ON and OFF control, adjusting regulating limits in co-ordination with power plant operators.
- Through the SCADA displays, the despatcher can open and close circuit breakers for removal or reconnection of Power System elements. He can coordinate with the sub-station operators.
- The despatcher can practice procedures for restarting a power system from black start, re-energizing transmission lines, loads and re-synchronizing islands.
250 MW Hydro Training Simulator at HPTC, Nangal
A high-quality, high-fidelity real-time full-scope 250 MW Hydro Power Plant Training Simulator has been installed at NPTIÔÇÖs specialised Training Institute, Hydro Power Training Center Nangal Punjab. This Simulator realistically emulates the behavior of the entire process simulation in a real-time scenario for a meaningful and off-job operator training. This Simulator is a replica of 250 MW, Unit-1 of Nathpha Jhakri Hydro Power Station of Satluj Jal Vidut Nigam Ltd. It has a unique facility of imparting training on the Conventional Control Panels as well as on the PC based control & Operation panels. The Simulator features; Initial conditions, Freezing, Back tracking, Snap Shots, Mall function insertion ,Record and Replay, Fast & Slow mode simulation, Input /Output override and windows showing Trend & Log monitoring facilities make this Hydro Simulator a very effective tool for off the job and hands on training of Operators / Engineers. All these features take care of the needs of futuristic trends in Power Plant Operation. Most commonly faced malfunctions in hydro power station have also been simulated with observations, probable cause and remedial action/measures to be taken by an operator under emergent conditions. The contents of manual are also supported by hydro plant schemes, which will help in better learning for safe and efficient O&M of Hydro station. The Simulator malfunctions for applications ranging from Operator Training to engineering and plant performance analysis and improvements etc. The Engineers and Operators experience a full range of operations together with stress situations to safely operate the power plant in all conditions. The Simulator Training results in Operators/Engineers making better judgment calls, meaning reduced plant trips, trouble free start-ups, manoeuvring of Plant subsystems, Optimum usage of Auxiliary resources and extended equipment life, meaning less downtime and lower costs.
The Hydro Simulator at NPTI, HPTC, Nangal is replica of 1st Unit of 250MW capacity of Nathpha Jhakri Hydro Power Station (Satluj Jal Vidut Nigam Ltd). The Simulator features; Initial conditions, Freezing, Back tracking, Snap Shots, Mall function insertion ,Record and Replay, Fast & Slow mode simulation, Input /Output override and windows showing Trend & Log monitoring facilities make this Hydro Simulator a very effective tool for off the job and hands on training of Operators / Engineers.
Most commonly faced malfunctions in hydro power station have also been simulated with observations, probable cause and remedial action/measures to be taken by an operator under emergent conditions. The contents of manual are also supported by hydro plant schemes, which will help in better learning for safe and efficient O&M of Hydro station.
800 MW Supercritical Thermal
Training Simulator NPTI is in the process of commissioning a 800MW Supercritical Thermal Simulator at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad. 6 more DCS based Multi configured simulators is under process of Commissioning.
Audio Visual Aids
All the Institutes are well equipped with Audio Visual aids which are required for efficient running of training programs. Latest computer compatible projection systems have been added in the existing slide projectors, overhead projectors, video cassette recorders, recording decks, personal computers, slide synchronized packages for various lessons in operation and maintenance of power stations. All the institutes are equipped with Video Conferencing Facility.
Models
All the Institutes have good number of working and non-working models relating to various main systems and equipments of Thermal, Hydro and Power System for demonstrations in diversified areas of training.
Sports facilities
All the Institutes of NPTI have well-furnished Hostels for trainees and students, Separate Girls Hostel with lodging and boarding facilities, Guest Houses, Gymnasiums, Recreation Centres, Play grounds etc. The Institutes also house Auditorium/Conference Halls for holding Conferences, Seminars and Workshops. All units of NPTI have Staff Quarters for the employees.
Conference Hall
All Institutes have Video Conferencing facility for interaction among various officers of the organization.
