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North South University
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
SUBSTATION VISIT REPORT
North South University Power Generations and Distribution Plant
Group Number: 03
Section: 02
Date of Submission: 28/05/24
Course Title: Power system Lab
Instructor: Dr Hafiz Abdur Rahman
Submitted To: Mehrab Hossain (Likhon)
Submitted by
Name & ID Contribution
1. Md Ashraful Islam (2132700643)
2. Rifat Hossain (2131008643)
3. Elma Aktar (2131388643)
4. Raheeb Bin Nazmul (2132352643)
5. Dip Kar (2222381043)
Introduction
North South University of Bangladesh has recently become the pioneer of private university, which
installed the solar power in the huge campus of it. Based on the forgoing observations, it can therefore be
argued that NSU’s power device was set by its founders and consequently, empowered to operate
optimally. Consequently, there was a significant reconstruction of the impaired infrastructures as directed
primarily for the improvement of the dependability of the mechanical structures that were highly
compromised by the hearth event and for the provision of quality power. This report is a result of the field
trip made in the class for the aspect of elegance in relation to NSU substation and its ventures.
NSU’s electricity supply:
Regarding substation location Under the theater construction, Merger: Level one is the NSU substation
present at the basement level 3. Now, If you are in NSU, you will find that there are three extremely
powerful generators powered by gasoline alone. In aggregate the total installed capacity of both turbine
generators is estimated to be 4MW thus, one of the generators can be designed to generate a capacity of
1344 kW. Here, I know that this particular plant is not capable of powering the whole NSU campus with
the energy it has. However, the frequency control is maintained at 9 kHz at an average intake of 2MW per
day with advance era reserve margin and % reserve assessment. Similarly, a direct 11 KVA DESCO line
is also supplied from NSU. Again; Due to the utilization of the step-down transformer with excessive
voltage transformers which is rated at 1, it is stepped down to 381V. 5 and 2 MVA. For emergency
purposes line connections such as department computers or any central server, projectors, etc. they also
have higher voltage stand of 400kV with back up UPS system.
Substations include not only transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers, but also other high voltage
electrical equipment and auxiliary equipment. Transformers are used to step down the very high voltage
that comes in through the transmission lines to a much lower voltage that can be distributed through
distribution wires. Substations carry out a number of other important functions in a process that is
somewhat analogous to stepping high voltage down to lower voltage and vice versa. Electricity between
the generating plant and the consumer can also travel through one or more substations at various voltage
levels.
NSU POWER GENERATION FACILITY
The main power generation module of North South University is the Captive Power Generation facility
located on the basement level. Captive Power Generators powered by gas are used for this purpose. In
addition to this, there are many other types of power generation facilities as well. The types of power
generation facilities at NSU, in their order of importance, are given below:
1. Captive Gas Power Generators
2. GRID power from DESCO
3. Diesel Generators
1. Captive Power Generators: This is the main way in which NSU generates power: through three
captive power generators. Each of the three generators has a 1.34 MW rating and can feed a 4 MW load.
2. GRID Power from DESCO:
The GRID power that DESCO provides to the sub-station located at the ground level of NSU acts as the
power backup. There are two stepdown transformers. The two are 1600 kVA and 2200 kVA in size,
respectively.
3. Diesel Generators: Three diesel generators are retained as a backup in case both the GRID and the
captive generators go completely or partly down. GRID failure, generator malfunction, and energy crisis
due to a lack of gas or other reasons may adversely affect the primary and secondary power sources. In
such cases, diesel generators are kept in reserve to cope with an emergency. In an emergency, the three
diesel generators can provide a load of 400 kW + 400 kW + 300 kW = 1100 kW.
The NSU Power Generation and Distribution facility has multiple power generation sources, as
previously indicated and explained. The primary objective is to use the gas-based captive power
generators, which account for one-third of the DESCO charges, to supply the majority of the load (during
the 7MW peak demand). A BUS coupler is sometimes used to supply electricity simultaneously from
many sources.
Various protection elements such as circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, and voltage regulators are used
throughout the facility to prevent any accidents.
NSU POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
All the power generated by the generators has to be distributed properly. The Master Distribution Panel
(MDP) is about to arrive. With the aid of the overhead bus bars in the figure, it is connected to the
generator. Though a copper wire was used to connect with the generator at the very beginning, a busbar
was used later, since it is more effective than copper wire and has a lot less resistance that results in small
to no power loss in the line. Before being connected to the main panel, this busbar is linked to the MCCB
(molded case circuit breaker) or MCB (miniature circuit breaker). The circuit breaker's function is to cut
the electricity if needed, and it has the capability to detect faulty current and shut itself off so that no
hazards occur.
The 6 Riser BBT receives power from the Master Distribution Panel. Six BBT is assigned to multiple
departments within Our University. For example, the SAC Academic Building and Admin Building are
situated in RB 3, 4, 2, while the NAC Academic Building and the library building are situated in RB 5, 6.
A relay-controlled switch is operated to work with this RM control box. Each unit has its own monitor,
allowing the RM panel to monitor all levels of power and parameters. This display will show voltage,
current, strength, power factor, and everything else necessary to deliver quality power.
Apart from the RM BBT, there are four bus couplers to cope up with the increasing demand for power.
These allow different panels to be fed from different sources. Though the captive gas generator is
implemented whenever the DESCO power cannot fulfill the rising demand; in case of unavailability of
DESCO power, DIESEL generators are used. And we cannot implement those to electricity at the same
time because those are not synchronized. So, couplers are implemented to provide the liberty of
controlling each of them independently in the mentioned situation. For example, the admin building from
DESCO, the academic building of SAC from the diesel generator, and the academic building of NAC
from the captive gas generator will be fed.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES HOUSED INSIDE THE PLANT:
There is a distinct central air chilling facility at NSU. The chilling chamber has five 500 tons of the 2500
tons of chilling power that are used to force chilly air across the entire university. All of the units' air
chiller pipes, classrooms, and libraries are connected here and can be independently controlled with the
use of the Distribution panel, which is depicted in the image below.
Water Pump:
There is a chamber for the pump that sucks out water from the underground for the water needs of our
university. The huge water pump, attached to every nozzle of the fire hose in the basement, is housed
beside the chiller room. The moment there is a fire or emergency, it will right away start pumping
thousands of liters of water.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to thank the plant manager and the engineers, technicians, and foremen for maintaining the
plant efficiently 24 hours a day. We also thank our honored lecturer, Dr Hafiz Abdur Rahman, for
organizing the site visit, and our lab supervisor, Mehrab Hossain Likhon bhai, for helping us. We would
love to thank our classmates too.
CONCLUSION
The site visit was, in fact, a fantastic experience for all of the students, as we were able to observe and
learn about the intricate daily operations of the power production and distribution industry. It is effective
and beneficial for our learning as it accords us numerous theories that we learned in class and how they
are put into application in real life. We also came to witness firsthand the professionalism and work ethics
required of an electrical engineer in the place of work from the site engineers. We saw and learned every
stage of creation and distribution, so all in all, it was a fantastic experience, which shall go along with
helping a great deal in learning. More so, those who are impatiently waiting to graduate and join the field.
