WR Operating Procedure 2014

OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR
WESTERN REGION
Western Regional Load Despatch Centre

Plot No.F-3, MIDC Area, Marol, and Andheri (East), MUMBAI Pin: 400 093
Revision-8
Effective from 1st August, 2014
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PREFACE
The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) mandates RLDCs to develop

and maintain the Operating Procedure in consultation with the regional
entities for guidance of the staff of RLDC. The Operating Procedure has to
be consistent with the IEGC to enable compliance with the requirement of
the IEGC.
The first Operating Procedure for Western Region was compiled by
W RLDC in consultation with the W R constituents in November 2000.
Subsequently, the Operating Procedures were revised seven times to
incorporate the amendments in IEGC and various other regulations /
directions from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission from time to
time.
This is the 8 t h revision of the Operating Procedure and shall be
effective from 01 s t August 2014. It is being issued in compliance to
Regulation 5.1 (f) of the CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code), Regulations,
2010.
The document tries to incorporate the required modifications in line
with the provisions in 2 n d amendment of IEGC (notified on 06 t h Jan 2014);
CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism) Regulation, 2014 (notified on
06 t h Jan 2014); CERC order dated 22 n d April 2013 in the matter of
amendments to the Detailed Procedure for relieving congestion in realtime operation; amendment in CEA Manual for Transmission Planning
Criteria (issued in Jan 2013) and other relevant modifications in line with
the CERC regulations/orders, NLDC directions and decisions taken in
W RPC meetings.
Disclaimer: Due to elaboration of various clauses and detailing of
implementation methodologies, if any ambiguity arises in interpretation of
these detailed Operating Procedure, the meaning, intent and purpose of
clauses as provided in IEGC/concerned Regulation, shall prevail.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................ 9
GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 11
1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................ 12
1.3 Objective ........................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Maintenance of Operating Procedures .............................................................. 12
CHAPTER 2 .......................................................................... 13
NETWORK SECURITY .............................................................................................. 13
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Background ....................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Measures to ensure Network Security and Reliability........................................ 13
2.4 Congestion Management .................................................................................. 14
2.5 Operational Areas of Importance ....................................................................... 16
2.6 Defense Mechanism .......................................................................................... 18
2.7 Integration of new transmission elements into the grid: ..................................... 19
2.8 Facilitating Testing & Commissioning of New Regional Entity Generators. ....... 20
CHAPTER 3 .......................................................................... 23
FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE CONTROL................................................................. 23
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Frequency Control ............................................................................................. 23
3.3 DSM ( Deviation Settlement Mechanism) Regulation-2014 ............................... 25
3.4 Restricted Free Governor Mode of Operation (RGMO / FGMO ) ...................... 26
3.5Voltage
Control
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CHAPTER 4 .......................................................................... 31
DEMAND ESTIMATION & CONTROL ........................................................................ 31
4.1 Objective ........................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Overview ........................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Demand estimation............................................................................................ 31
CHAPTER 5 .......................................................................... 35
OPERATIONAL PLANNING ....................................................................................... 35
5.1 Objective ........................................................................................................... 35
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5.2 Overview ........................................................................................................... 35

5.3 Operational Planning ......................................................................................... 35
5.3 Load Curtailment Planning ................................................................................ 38
CHAPTER 6 .......................................................................... 41
OUTAGE PLANNING PROCEDURE .......................................................................... 41
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 41
6.2 Objective ........................................................................................................... 41
6.3 General .............................................................................................................. 41
6.4 Outage Planning Process .................................................................................. 42
6.5 Availing of Shut Downs. ..................................................................................... 43
6.6 Availing outage of Generating Units .................................................................. 44
CHAPTER 7 .......................................................................... 45
SHORT TERM OPEN ACCESS PROCEDURES ....................................................... 45
7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 45
7.2 STOA Procedures ............................................................................................. 45
7.3 STOA Implementation ....................................................................................... 46
7.4 STOA curtailment and revision .......................................................................... 47
CHAPTER-8.......................................................................... 49
SCHEDULING AND DESPATCH PROCEDURES ..................................................... 49
8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 49
8.2 General .............................................................................................................. 49
8.3 Scheduling and Despatch Procedure ................................................................ 50
8.4 Revision of ISGS Schedules.............................................................................. 53
8.5 Allocation of Un-requisitioned surplus ............................................................... 54
8.6 SSP Scheduling................................................................................................. 54
8.7 Scheduling of Wind and Solar generation ......................................................... 55
8.8 Exchange of Information .................................................................................... 55
CHAPTER 9 .......................................................................... 57
GRID DISTURBANCES AND REVIVAL PROCEDURES ........................................... 57
9.1 Objective ........................................................................................................... 57
9.2 Overview ........................................................................................................... 57
9.2 Grid incidents and disturbances ........................................................................ 57
9.3 System Revival .................................................................................................. 59
9.4 Declaration of System Normalization................................................................. 59
9.5 Disturbance Recorders ...................................................................................... 60
9.6 Event Reporting for GD/GI events: .................................................................... 61
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CHAPTER 10 ........................................................................ 63
EVENT INFORMATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURE ....................................... 63
10.1 Objective.......................................................................................................... 63
10.2 Overview.......................................................................................................... 63
CHAPTER 11 ........................................................................ 67
SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 67
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 67
11.2 Metering and Data Collection .......................................................................... 67
11.3 Data Processing .............................................................................................. 68
11.4 Energy Accounting .......................................................................................... 68
11.5 Pool Account Operation ................................................................................... 68
CHAPTER 12 ........................................................................ 71
ULDC SCHEME IN WESTERN REGION ................................................................... 71
12.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 71
12.2 SCADA features .............................................................................................. 72
12.3 Energy Management System (EMS) ............................................................... 73
12.4 Communication System ................................................................................... 73
12.5 Operational Requirements ............................................................................... 74
12.6 STOA System .................................................................................................. 76
12.7 IMS implementation and certification ............................................................... 76
12.9 SCADA data on WRLDC intranet .................................................................... 76
CHAPTER 13 ........................................................................ 77
WIDE AREA MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS IN WR ..................................................... 77
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 77
1.2 WAMS Pilot Projects details .............................................................................. 77
1.3 WAMS Applications at WRLDC ......................................................................... 80
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Table of Annexure
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
XXI.
XXII.
List of Flow Gates in WR

Credible contingencies in WR grid(Based on Experience in recent past)
Congestion Notice Formats
Status of RGMO Implementation in WR
Automatic Defense Mechanisms in WR(Revised AUFLS & df/dt schemes)
Automatic Under Voltage Load Shedding Schemes
Islanding Schemes in WR
NLDC procedures & format for integration of New Elements into the grid
List of information required to be furnished by the regional entity generators to
WRLDC for first time synchronization.
Common Message Format for real time grid operation
DSM Charges Table
List of EHV feeders identified for opening under high voltage condition in the grid
List of EHV feeders identified for opening as emergency measure to control over
drawal from the grid.
Outage Coordination Procedure
Affidavit format for applying for NOC to WRLDC for trading in PX
Best Fit Schedule by SSP
Format for Sou Motu schedule Revision by WRLDC
Flash Report Format
RTNA/STNA Procedure
SPS in WR
List of Registered Users in WR
MVAR Absorption Message format
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The Western Regional Power System covers the geographical areas under Chattisgarh,
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, UT Daman & Diu and UT Dadra & Nagar
Haveli. The regional grid operation is being coordinated by the Western Regional Load
Despatch Centre in collaboration with the respective State Load Despatch Centres.
WRLDC developed the first Operating Procedure for Western Region in consultation
with regional constituents, in November, 2000.
The Indian Electricity Act, 2003 ushered economic transactions through Short Term
Open Access within and across the region. The formation of the synchronous NorthEast-West-North East (N-E-W) Grid in August 2006 integrated the regional grids as well
as the inter-state electricity market. The introduction of Power Exchanges in 2007
increased completion among market players. The first revision of Operating Procedure
was carried out by WRLDC in June2008 to facilitate the paradigm shift in power system
and market operation. Further improvements were carried out in December 2010 after
consultation with WR constituents in the 416th and 417th OCC meeting of WRPC.
Thereafter the Operating Procedure is being reviewed annually.
Minor changes were carried out in 2011 and 2012 to incorporate the relevant changes in
regulations and agreed practices. The Procedure underwent major changes to
incorporate the provisions of the first amendment in IEGC (effective from 17.09.2012)
post the grid disturbance of 30th and 31st July 2012.
A new era of power system operation commenced after formation of the synchronous
National Grid after the synchronization of North-East-West-North East (N-E-W) grid with
Southern Regional (SR) Grid on 31st December 2013 through 765 Sholapur-Raichur
circuit-I. The CERC notifications for IEGC (second amendment) Regulations in February
2014 & the CERC (Deviation Settlement mechanism & Related matters) Regulations2014 (both effective from 17.02.2014) introduced a radical change by tightening the
frequency band, de-linking the deviations from grid frequency and prescribing
lower/upper limits for deviation from schedule.
CERC order dated 22nd February 2014, in the petition 167/Suo-Motu/2012 in the matter
of the Grid Disturbance of 30-07-2012 and 31-07-2012 has mandated strict compliance
to procedures regarding Transmission Outage Coordination, Congestion Management
and control over under-drawal/overdrawal from the grid by all utilities. CERC (Terms &
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Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2014 have introduced special provisions for

compliance to CEA Grid Standards particularly in respect of protection system, telemetry
and governor operation.
In view of the various CERC regulations and directions, all the WRPC members were
requested in the 460th meeting of Operational Coordination Meeting (Item 9.5 of MoM)
to forward their suggestions for amendment in the Operating Procedures for Western
Region. The suggestions received have been incorporated and this document is brought
out in line with section 5.1 (f) of IEGC 2010.
1.2 Scope
The Western Region comprises of 52 regional entities viz. 37 generating stations, 8
buyers/drawee utilities and 7 inter-state transmission licensees as on 31st July 2014.
This document is applicable to all the Regional Entities of Western Region. The
Operating Procedures are without prejudice to the WRLDC s power to give directions
and exercise supervision and control as stated under Sections 28 and 29 of the
Electricity Act, 2003.
This document supersedes the Operating Procedure issued in 2013 and shall come in
force from 01st August 2014.
1.3 Objective
This document describes operating procedures in order to operate the grid in an
integrated manner promoting reliability, efficiency and economy in conformation to the
desired security standards of the Central Electricity Authority & the Honble Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
The objective of this procedure is to compile various provisions in the statute and
regulations for guidance of the staff of the WRLDC, SLDC and regional entities in the
Western Region. In case of any ambiguity arising in interpretation of these detailed
Operating Procedure, the meaning, intent and purpose of clauses as provided in
relevant regulation shall prevail.
1.4 Maintenance of Operating Procedures
The Operating Procedure shall be maintained by WRLDC and would be reviewed
annually or earlier in case significant changes taking place in the system warrant a
review.
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CHAPTER 2
NETWORK SECURITY
2.1 Introduction
This chapter highlights the actions required to be undertaken by system operators to
keep the network secured at all times against contingencies arising inside WR grid or
outside WR grid due to outage of critical corridors in NEW grid. It also describes the
actions required to maintain system parameters close to normal values in day-to-day
operation.
2.2 Background
The Indian Power Grid is operating as a single synchronous interconnection of all five
regional grids in India as well as Bhutan. Indian Grid is also connected asynchronously
to Nepal and Bangladesh. The North-East-West-North East (N-E-W) grid was
synchronized with the Southern Regional (SR) grid on 31.12.2013 through 765 kV
Sholapur-Raichur circuit-I. The synchronous Indian Grid caters to a peak demand of
around 1.35 GW with a peak shortage of nearly 6000 MW. The all India synchronous
Grid has already yielded various benefits by taking advantage of diversity of time,
surplus/deficit management due to demand forecast errors/ weather variations,
increased economic transactions, improvement in overall system security due to
increase in stability margin and a stiffness of about 3,500 MW/Hz. However,
synchronization has also resulted in challenges arising from contingencies, some of
which may be occurring outside the Western Region. In addition, system reliability has to
be ensured even during extreme weather conditions, uneven demand growth, delay in
commissioning of generators/transmission elements etc.
2.3 Measures to ensure Network Security and Reliability

Compliance to various CEA standards and CERC regulations is essential. In order to
maintain the security of the Regional power system.
As per the CEA Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, Jan 2013 all the system
parameters line voltages, loadings, frequency shall be within permissible normal limits
even under N-1 or single contingency. The loading limit for a transmission line shall be
its thermal loading limit. The loading limit for an inter-connecting transformer (ICT) shall
be its name plate rating. Under N-1-1 conditions some equipment may be loaded up to
their emergency limits. To bring the system parameters back within their normal limits,
load re-scheduling of generation may have to be applied either manually or through
automatic system protection schemes (SPS). Such measures shall be applied within one
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and a half hour (1 ) after the disturbance. The emergency thermal rating represent
equipment limits that can be tolerated for a relatively short time which may be one hour
or two hour.
Operators at substations/ SLDC / WRLDC would endeavor to keep the line/ ICT loadings
within operating limits and inform WRLDC in case of overloading of any element. Special
emphasis would be paid by each system operator in identifying credible system
contingencies. All possible efforts shall be made to ensure that the system is secure to
withstand the next contingency.
In order to facilitate the supervision of the network loading in Western Region, various
flow gates comprising of important transmission elements have been identified. These
are enclosed as Annex-I.
a) Action under Contingencies
A ready reckoner of suggested remedial actions for few of the credible contingencies is
enclosed at Annex-II.
WRLDC may revise the interchange schedule in case of contingencies or for better
system operation as allowed by IEGC regulations 6.4.12, 6.5.16, 6.5.17 and 6.5.20.
In line with regulation 6.4.12 of IEGC, WRLDC may direct the SLDC/ISGS/other regional
entities to increase/decrease their drawal / generation in case of contingencies e.g.
overloading of lines/transformers, abnormal voltages, threat to system security. Such
directions shall immediately be acted upon.
If required, WRLDC shall suggest NLDC to regulate the power order on inter regional
HVDC links to control the power flow on AC lines.
2.4 Congestion Management

Congestion Management in a real time system shall be as per CERC (Measures to
relieve congestion in real time operation) Regulation No. L-7/139(159)/2008, dated 22nd
December 2009 and its amendments thereof.
In line with these regulations, WRLDC in coordination with NLDC and other RLDCs shall
assess the Total Transfer Capability (TTC). Transmission Reliability Margin (TRM) and
availability Transfer Capability (ATC) to facilitate non-discriminatory open access in
transmission. The assessed TTC, TRM, ATC shall be posted in WRLDC/NLDC website.
ATC= TTC-Reliability Margin.
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SHORT TERM OPEN ACCESS(STOA)
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MEDIUM TERM OPEN ACCESS (MTOA)
LONG TERM ACESS (LTA)
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RELIABILITY MARGIN
Schedule Exchange between regions/ Control area have to be maintained within ATC.
In case of congestion in Real-Time or in case of violation of security criteria congestion
management would be done as per the Detailed Procedure for Relieving Congestion in
Real Time Operation as approved by the CERC vide order dated 22.04.2013.
The summary of relevant provisions are as below:
a) Applicability of Congestion Charge: Congestion charge shall be applicable to
Regional Entities as per the CERC (Measures to relieve congestion in real time
operation) Regulations and orders on rate of congestion charge as applicable
from time to time. Congestion charge shall be levied for over drawal or underinjection in the importing control area and under-drawal or over-injection in the
exporting control area.
b) Rate of congestion charge: The Commission may, from time to time, by order
specify the rate of congestion charge applicable to whole or a part of the region.
c) Notice for application of congestion charge: In case congestion is observed, a
warning notice shall be issued by NLDC. If the congestion persists for 2-time
blocks not-counting the time-block in which warning notice was issued by RLDC
and no affirmative action is taken by the defaulting agency, NLDC/ RLDC (s) shall
issue a notice for application of congestion charge.
d) Notice for withdrawal of congestion charge: When in the opinion of the National /
Regional Load Dispatch Centre, flow of electricity on the affected- transmission
link /corridor has come down to the ATC and remains at this level for one time
block, it may, after notice through fax/voice message and through posting on its
website and the common screen available on the Energy Management System,
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withdraw congestion charge from a particular time-block: The relevant formats are
given at Annex-III
2.5 Operational Areas of Importance

The following areas needs careful implementation by all the concerned / Power System
Users:a) In case of a 2-bus system, at any sub-station, it must be ensured that the
segregation of feeders on the different buses is uniform. It would help in
minimizing the effect on the system in case of a bus fault.
b) In 400kV substations having one and half breaker scheme, it must be ensured
that the two buses at such substation remain connected at least by two parallel
paths so that any line / bus fault does not result in inadvertent multiple outages.
In case any element, say a line or an ICT or a bus reactor, is expected to remain
out for a prolonged period at such substation, the main and tie breakers of such
elements should be closed after opening the line side isolator.
The substation operators must ensure the operation even when any lightly loaded
line is opened to control high voltage. Such opening of lines is generally
superimposed over other line outages on account of faults created by adverse
weather conditions resulting in reduced security of the system.
c) Single pole auto reclosure facility on 765 and 400 kV lines should always be in
service. Operation code shall be taken from WRLDC shall be informed before
taking this facility out of service, likewise, in case any transfer breaker at any 765
kV/400kV substation having two main and transfer bus scheme is engaged, the
same would be informed to WRLDC.
d) In order to damp out the low frequency oscillations in the system, the power
system stabilizers on the generating units above 50 MW capacities shall be tuned
by the owner as per a plan prepared by the Central Transmission Utility (CTU)/
WRPC.
e) All constituents would endeavor to operate the connected generation and reactive
power management devices such as Capacitors, Reactors, Synchronous
Condensers, Fixed Series Capacitors (FSCs), Static VAR Compensators (SVCs),
TCSCs etc. in a manner which enables stable voltage behavior at various points
of the grid under different operating conditions.
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f) All constituents would also ensure healthiness of defense mechanism, SPS, U/F
& U/V load shedding, AVRs, PSS, RGMO, Operating reserves, emergency backup power supplies etc., and ensure that the operational security standards are
maintained for reliable and secured operation of the interconnected system.
COMPLIANCE TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN SHALL BE ENSURED BY
ALL POWER SYSTEM USERS.
g) In line with sections 5.2(f), 5.2(g) 5.2(h) and 5.2(i) of the IEGC, the eligible
generating units should ensure restricted governor mode of operation (RGMO).
The details of RGMO status of WR generators is given at Annexure-IV
h) Switching diagrams of all generating stations (100 MW and above) and all
substations of 765 kV and 400kV, important 220kV and 132kV substations
especially those involved in the evacuation of generation shall be kept at
concerned SLDCs, WRLDC, CPCC and WRPC Secretariat to enable to coordinate the system operation, outages, system restoration and operational
analysis. The same shall be updated from time to time.
i) The recording instruments such data acquisition system, disturbance recorder,
event logger, fault locator, time synchronization equipment, voice recorder and
any other such equipment in each generating station / sub-station / control centre
/ SLDCs / WRLDC shall be kept in good working condition in order to record the
events and sequence. All such places shall have a common time reference
whose authenticity shall be ensured by periodic verification and validation
procedure to be developed and monitored by WRPC Secretariat.
j) Each regional constituent shall provide adequate and reliable communication
facility internally and with other constituents / RLDC to ensure exchange of data /
information necessary to maintain reliability and security of the grid. All the
agencies shall provide systems to telemeter power system parameters such as
power flow, voltage and status of switches/transformer taps etc., in line with
interface requirements and other guidelines made available to RLDC / SLDCs at
least before the date of commercial operation of the generating stations or
substation/line being connected to the ISTS.
k) In line with Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to
Grid) Regulations 2007, the requester and user shall provide necessary facilities
for voice and data communication and transfer of online operational data such as
voltage, frequency, line flows and status of breaker and isolator position and
other parameters as prescribed by the appropriate Load Dispatch Centre and
agree to maintain the communication system in good condition.
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l) In line with Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to

Grid) Regulations 2007, every generating station and substation connected to the
grid at 220kV or above shall be provided with disturbance recording (DR) and
event logging facilities. All such equipment shall be provided with time
synchronization facility for common time reference.
m) For a high degree of service reliability under normal and emergency operation, at
least one main telecommunication channel with an alternate backup channel shall
be provided.
2.6 Defense Mechanism

The following defense mechanism is operational in Western Region to take care of
different credible contingencies, so as to ensure safe and secure grid operation.
a) Automatic Under Frequency Load Shedding Scheme (AULFS). In line with clause
5.2(n) of IEGC, all SEBS, distribution licenses /STUs shall provide Automatic
Under Frequency and df/dt load shedding in their respective system to arrest
frequency decline that could result in a collapse / disintegration of the grid as per
the scheme formulated by WRPC forum and shall ensure its effective application
at all times to prevent cascade tripping of generating units in case of any
contingency.
In the second meeting of National Power Committee (NPC) held on 16.7.2013 the
revised setting of Automatic Load Shedding through Under Frequency relay
(UFR) and Rate of Change of Frequency Relay (df/dt relay) was approved. In line
with above the Automatic Under Frequency Load Shedding Scheme (AUFLS)
and df/dt scheme for Western Region as approved by WRPC is given at Annex-V.
All SEBs, distribution licensees, SLDC etc. shall ensure the above under
frequency and df/dt load shedding/ islanding schemes are always functional.
SLDC shall furnish monthly report of UFR and df/dt relay operation in their
respective systems to the WRPC. WRLDC shall inform WRPC Secretariat about
instances when the desired load relief is not obtained through these relays in real
time operation. WRPC Secretariat shall carry out periodic inspection of U/F
relays and maintain proper records of the inspection. WRLDC shall keep a
comparative record of expected load relief and actual load relief obtained in Real
time system operation. A monthly report on expected load relief vis--vis actual
load relief shall be sent to the RPC and the CERC.
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It is extremely important that there should be no overlapping between the areas

covered by under frequency load shedding and that included in the manual load
shedding plan as part of demand control.
b) Automatic Under Voltage Relay Load Shedding Scheme: In addition to AUFLS
and df/dt scheme, Automatic Under Voltage Relay Load Shedding Scheme to
prevent voltage collapse in the system is deployed in WR as given at Annex-VI.
c) Islanding Scheme: To avoid total black out of the grid during system disturbances
and for early normalization, the procedure for islanding of systems and major
generating stations with associated loads may be developed constituent-wise.
The islanding schemes shall be developed/reviewed in OCC/PCC of WRPC. The
details of such schemes shall be available with WRLDC, concerned SLDCs and
WRPC. The details of present island schemes which are operational in WR are
provided at Annex-VII.
2.7 Integration of new transmission elements into the grid:

The transmission system in Western Region is growing at a rapid pace. After completion
of the construction activities; the elements is to be integrated in the grid for commercial
operation. The grid elements are to be monitored round the clock to ensure safe and
secure operation of the equipment as well as the grid. All this is possible only through
extensive cooperation/coordination and sharing of information among the concerned
utilities, SLDCs, RLDCs, RPCs and NLDC. In order to streamline the entire process of
integration of new elements and to harmonize the sharing of information at various
levels during the integration process, standard formats for uniform implementation
across all regions have been devised by NLDC. The detailed procedure & formats are
given at Annex-VIII. Similarly the list of information/documents to be submitted by a new
regional entity generator is given at Annex-VIII.
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2.8 Facilitating Testing & Commissioning of New Regional Entity

Generators.
With regards to facilitating of testing and commissioning of new generating units the
Regulation 8(7) of the CERC( Grant of connectivity, Long-term access and medium-term
Open Access in inter-State Transmission and related matter) regulation, 2009 as
amended in 2012 provides as under.
In line with the above regulation of the Honble Commission & in view of system
reliability a systematic procedure has been devised by NLDC (vide its letter dated
10.02.2014) to facilitate testing & commissioning of generators into the grid so as to
avoid a skewed dispatch scenario that may arise in short term time horizon due to
simultaneous injection of infirm power from multiple number of large capacity
generators.
The summary of the procedure is given under.
i.
The new regional entity generator shall furnish the information/documents to

WRLDC as given in the list at Annex-IX well in advance (at least 10 days
prior to the date of first time synchronization).
ii.
The generator shall intimate WRLDC its testing programme / plan for infirm
injection into the grid well in advance (preferably 10-days ahead of the
proposed date of infirm injection).
iii.
Testing of generating unit will be allowed by WRLDC keeping in view the grid
security.
iv.
A code shall be taken by the generating station from WRLDC control room
before injection by the generating unit before it starts infirm injection into the
grid.
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v.
Generating stations with more than one units may be asked by WRLDC to
back down in existing units to facilitate infirm injection from the new unit
under testing.
vi.
If required the existing STOA, MTOA, LTA transactions may be curtailed by

WRLDC to facilitate infirm injection from the new unit.
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CHAPTER 3
FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE CONTROL
3.1 Introduction
For safe and secure grid operation, it is imperative that system parameters i.e.,
frequency, voltage etc., remain close to nominal values. This section highlights the
measures to be adopted by the System Operators at WRLDC / SLDCs / Sub-SLDCs /
GENCOs/ TRANSCOs at their stations for frequency and voltage control.
3.2 Frequency Control

All the regional constituents would make all possible efforts to ensure the maintenance
of grid frequency within the normal IEGC band that is 49.9 to 50.05 Hz. This would be
ensured by implementing following measures.
i.
Each SLDC /Sub-SLDC shall regulate the load / own generation under its control
so that it may not draw more than its schedule by 150 MW or 12% of the
schedule, whichever is lower.
ii.
Each regional entity shall regulate their generation and /or consumers load so as
to maintain their actual drawl from the regional grid close to the schedule.
Maximum inadvertent deviation allowed during a time block shall not exceed the
limits specified in the deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations.
iii.
In case of shortfall situation in any State constituent, even after requisitioning full
entitlement, it shall strive to bridge the shortfall through STOA or power
exchange. In case of surplus situation in any State constituent, it may reduce
requisition or sell through STOA / power exchange.
iv.
Whenever frequency falls below 49.9 Hz, all partly loaded generating units,
particularly of overdrawing constituents shall pick up additional load to bring back
declining system frequency to the IEGC specified band i.e. 49.9-50.05 Hz.
v.
As per clause 5.2(j) of IEGC, sudden reduction in generator output by any

constituent by more than 100 MW without consent of WRLDC shall be avoided,
except under emergency or to prevent imminent damage to costly equipment,
particularly when frequency is falling or is below 49.90 Hz. Similarly any user/SEB
shall not cause a sudden variation of load by more than 100 MW without consent
of WRLDC.
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a) Measures during high frequency conditions

Based on the scheduled load shedding programme, hydro pick up, change in STOA
schedules and load ramp ups, SLDCs & RLDCs shall anticipate possible frequency rises
at the beginning of each hour and initiate advance actions. When the system frequency
is above 50.05 Hz and in the rising trend:
i.
All ISGS shall endeavor to restrict their actual net injection within their scheduled
dispatch. Maximum Deviation allowed during a time block shall not exceed the
limits specified in DSM regulation.
ii.
All the constituents shall endeavor to ensure that their drawl from the grid is not
less than their schedule by following actions:a. Phase out scheduled load shedding
b. Surrender relatively high cost entitled power from ISGS through revision of
schedules.
c. Follow merit order and conserve fuel by reducing or shutting down high
cost generators including IPPs.
d. Explore additional export through STOA.
iii.
All constituents shall stagger their load shedding pattern to make the load curve
as flat as possible, so as to arrest stiff high frequency excursions during load
changeover period.
iv.
In case of persistent (based on merit order) high frequency, all constituents may
resort to shutting down of generators in the event of threat to grid security as per
directions of WRLDC.
b) Measures during low frequency conditions

All constituents shall carry out day ahead operational planning by balancing availability
from all sources and expected demand. Any deficit may be managed through day-ahead
STOA and (PX) collective transactions and inform WRLDC about the unscheduled load
shedding planned to manage the deficits on day-ahead basis. For distress load
shedding, all SLDCs to check the availability of list of radial feeders (pre-identified) and
assess load relief obtainable, when the system frequency is below 49.9 Hz and in the
decaying trend:
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i.
All ISGS shall endeavor to maintain their actual net injection to as per their
scheduled dispatch.
ii.
All the constituents shall endeavor to ensure that their drawl from the grid is not
more than their schedule by maximizing generation in line with Deviation
Settlement Mechanism Regulation, by implement unscheduled/distress load
shedding. They may arrange to buy power through STOA or power exchange to
ensure that their drawl remains as per schedule. The violation of Indian Electricity
Grid Code (IEGC) message will be issued as per format enclosed at Annex-X.
iii.
Each regional constituent shall make arrangements that will enable manual
demand disconnection to take place as instructed by WRLDC/SLDCs under
normal and contingent conditions.
iv.
The measures undertaken to reduce the drawl from the grid shall not be
withdrawn as long as the frequency / voltage remain at a low level unless
specially permitted by WRLDC.
v.
In case of certain contingencies and / or threat to system security, WRLDC may

direct SLDCs/Utilities to increase/decrease its drawl by a certain quantum. Such
directions shall immediately be acted upon.
vi.
A comprehensive defense plan of Western region is enclosed at Annex-V. SLDCs

to implement measures under the comprehensive defense plan and inform
WRLDC accordingly.
vii. In line with Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standards) Regulations 2010,
regulation 9&10, the utilities shall make arrangements for automatic load
shedding and islanding schemes to ensure system security.
3.3 DSM ( Deviation Settlement Mechanism) Regulation-2014

Deviation in any time-block means its total actual drawal/injection minus its total
schedule. The objective is to maintain Grid Discipline and Grid Security through the
commercial mechanism for any Deviation. The Deviation Settlement through drawal and
injection of electricity by the users of the grid. The charges for the deviation for any timeblock shall be based on the average frequency of a time-block, at the rates specified in
the table in Annex-XI.
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The Over/under Drawal/Injection of electricity by any Utilities during a time-block shall

not exceed 12% of its schedule drawal or 150MW whichever is less when the Grid
Frequency is 49.70 and above.
Additional Charges for Deviation shall be applicable for over-drawl/ under-injection of
electricity for each time block in excess of the volume as specified in Annex XI, when
average grid frequency of the time block is 49.70 and above.
The sustained deviation from schedule in one direction (positive or negative) by any
regional entity, shall reverse the sign at least once, after every 12 time blocks.
3.4 Restricted Free Governor Mode of Operation (RGMO / FGMO )

Constituent would ensure that the generating units synchronized with the grid are
operated on Restricted Governor Mode of Operation in line with section 5.2(f) of IEGC.
The summary of eligible units for RGMO and their capacity with other details are given
at Annexure-IV.
3.5 Voltage Control

a)
Operating Range
i.
As defined in the IEGC Section 5.2(s), the operating range of the voltages
at various voltage levels of the grid is as follows:
NOMINAL kV (rms)
MAXIMUM kV (rms)
MINIMUM kV (rms)
765
800
728
400
420
380
220
245
198
132
145
122
The maximum and minimum values in the above table are the outer limits
and all the constituents would endeavor to maintain the voltage levels
within the above limits.
ii.
For voltage control, action would be initiated to take in Bus Reactors at a

Bus, whenever voltage at the Bus goes above 410 kV and is on rising
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trend. Similarly, take out Bus Reactors at a Bus, whenever voltage at the
Bus goes below of 390 kV and is on lowering trend.
b) VAR Exchange by constituents for Voltage and Reactive Control
Each constituent shall provide for the supply of its reactive requirements including
appropriate reactive reserves, and its share of the reactive requirements to support
safe and secure power transfer on interconnecting transmission circuits. VAR
compensation shall be met locally. The constituent entities shall take action in regard
to VAR exchange with the grid, looking at the topology and voltage profile of the
exchange point. In general, the beneficiaries shall endeavor to minimize the VAR
drawl at interchange point when the voltage at that point is below the nominal value
and shall not inject VARs when the voltage above the nominal value. In fact, the
beneficiaries are expected to provide local VAR compensation so that they do not
draw any VARs from the grid during low voltage conditions and do not inject any
VARs to the grid during high voltage conditions.
c) AVRs of Generators
All generating units shall keep their Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs) in
operation and shall be tuned in line with clause 5.2(k) of IEGC.
d) VAR generation / absorption by generating units
In order to improve the overall voltage profile, the generators shall run in a manner
so as to have counter balancing action corresponding to low/high grid voltage and to
bring it towards the nominal value. In order to achieve the same, all generators shall
generate reactive power during low voltage conditions and absorb reactive power
during high voltage conditions as per the capability limit of the respective generating
unit. The online tap changes (OLTC) on the generator transformer wherever possible
may also be used to achieve nominal voltage whenever required. Off load tap
changes should be used to take care of the seasonal variations in the voltage profile.
e) Transformer Taps
In line with IEGC clause 6.6.5, the transformer tap positions on different 765 and 400
kV class ICTs shall be changed as per requirements in order to improve the grid
voltage. WRLDC shall coordinate and advise the settings of different tap position at
least twice in a year and any change in their positions shall be carried out after
consultation with WRLDC.
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f)
3.5.6 Control of Voltage at grid substations/generating stations
Following corrective measures shall be taken in the event of voltage going high /
low:i.
In the event of high voltage (when the voltage goes above 410 kV),
following specific steps would be taken by the respective grid
substation/generating station on their own, unless specifically mentioned
by WRLDC/SLDCs.
a. The manually switchable capacitor banks be taken out
b. The bus reactor be switched in
c. The switchable line/tertiary reactor are taken in
d. All the generating units on bar shall absorb reactive power within the
capability curve limits
e. Operate synchronous condensers wherever available for VAR
absorption
f. Operate hydro generator / gas turbine as synchronous condenser for
VAR absorption wherever such facilities are available
g. Bring down power flow on HVDC terminals so that loading on parallel
EHV network goes up resulting in drop in voltage.
h. Optimize the filter banks at HVDC terminal
i.
ii.
Open lightly loaded lines in consultation with WRLDC ensuring security

of the balanced network. The list of lines that are opened on High
Voltages during off-peak hours is given at Annex-XII.
In the event of low voltage (when the voltage goes below 390kV), following
specific steps would be taken by the respective grid substation/generating
station at their own, unless specifically mentioned by WRLDC/SLDCs.
a. Close the lines which were opened to control high voltage in
consultation with WRLDC.
b. The bus reactor be switched out
c. The manually switchable capacitor banks be switched in.
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d. The switchable line/tertiary reactor are taken out

e. Optimize the filter banks at HVDC terminal
f. All the generating units on bar shall generate reactive power within
capability curve.
g. Operate synchronous condenser for VAR generation
h. Operate hydro generator / gas turbine as synchronous condenser for
VAR generation wherever such facilities are available
i.
Increase power flow on HVDC terminals so that loading on parallel

EHV network goes down resulting in rise in voltage.
g) Load Management for controlling the Voltage

All the state constituents shall identify the radial feeders in their areas which have
significant reactive requirement and which can be disconnected in order to improve the
voltage conditions in the event of voltage dropping to low levels. The details of all such
feeders shall be kept ready in the respective control rooms and standing instruction
would be given to the operating personnel to ensure the relief in the hour of crisis by
disconnecting such feeders. Automatic under voltage load shedding shall commence at
360 kV. The details of under voltage load shedding relays in Western Region are
enclosed at Annex-VI.
h) Switching off the line reactors in case of low voltage
In the event of persistent low voltage conditions, some of the line reactors are to be
selected on the basis of line length, grid conditions, network topology etc., which can be
switched off in order to improve the system voltage profile.
The details of such lines with reactors in WR are available in the reactive power
document of WR available on WRLDC website at the link given under:
http://www.wrldc.com/docs/WR%20Reactive%20Power%20Document%2030%20Nov%
202013.pdf
The switching off of such line reactors and reviving them back would be carried out as
per the instructions issued by WRLDC.
3.6 Operating Manpower
The Control Centers of WRLDC, CPCC, SLDCs and Sub SLDCs, Power plants, grid
substations(above 110kV), as well as any other control centers of regional constituents
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shall be manned / monitored round the clock by qualified and adequately trained
manpower. The training requirement may be notified by the commission from time to
time as per the IEGC clause 5.1.h. These personnel would remain vigilant and
cooperative at all the times so as to maintain safe and secure grid operation.
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CHAPTER 4
DEMAND ESTIMATION & CONTROL
4.1 Objective
This chapter describes the procedures / responsibilities of the SLDCs for demand
estimation for both active and reactive power and also the provision to be made by
SLDCs to effect a reduction of demand in the event of inadequate generating capacity
and / or withdrawal of external assistance in the event of breakdown or operating
problems (such as frequency, voltage levels or thermal overloading) on any part of the
grid.
4.2 Overview
Demand estimation plays a very important role in grid operation. Long term demand
estimation (five years and beyond) is an important input for generation / transmission
planning. Medium term demand estimation (one year and below) constitutes an
important input for outage planning of generating units and transmission lines. The short
term demand estimation (spanning from one week to next time block) facilitates an
important input for generation scheduling. Variation in demand in real time operation
from the estimated values should be within +-2% limits to ensure that the grid is not
affected adversely.
Demand estimation and control is essentially the responsibility of SLDCs and WRLDC
would generally not have a major role in this area except for integrating the demand
value from the constituents and projecting the same as WR demand. WRLDC however,
would give instructions to SLDCs on demand control whenever the same has a bearing
on the security of the regional grid and such instructions would have to be complied by
all SLDCs.
4.3 Demand estimation

Based on the discussions in various WRPC forums it is under stood that SLDCs do
forecast demand on an annual, monthly, weekly and ultimately on daily basis which
would are used in the day ahead scheduling in line with IEGC clause 5.3(e).
a) Demand Control: The need for demand control arises on account of
following conditions:
i.
Variation in demand from the estimated value (by more than 2%)
which cannot be absorbed by the grid.
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ii.
Unforeseen generation / transmission outages resulting in reduced

power availability.
iii.
Heavy reactive power demand, particularly during Rabi load / high

industrial activity causing low voltages
iv.
Critical loading on inter-regional corridors/flow gates
v.
Commercial reasons
b) In line with section 5.3.(c) of IEGC, the SLDCs would regularly carry out
the necessary exercises to estimate short term and long term demand to
facilitate planning so as to maintain their actual drawl from the regional grid
close to their schedule . The Maximum inadvertent deviation allowed
during a time block shall not exceed the limits specified in the deviation
Settlement Mechanism Regulations.
c) The constituents shall endeavor to restrict their net drawl from the grid to
within their respective drawl schedule in line with section 5.4.2(a) of IEGC.
However, , requisite load shedding (manual) shall be carried out in the
concerned State to curtail the over drawal in order to improve the
frequency above 49.9Hz, as per IEGC 5.4.2(b).
d) All constituents shall endeavor to maintain the system frequency above
49.9Hz and would cooperate for helping optimum utilization of regional

hydro resources so as to ensure maximum availability during peak hours.
e) All constituents shall ensure the availability of the defense mechanism in
place as at Annex-V.
f) Demand Response:
i. Constituents are expected to implement measures for demand
response, per IEGC 5.4.2(d). The clause is reproduced below
:
The
SLDCs,
through respective State Electricity
Boards/Distribution Licensees shall also formulate and implement
state-of-the-art demand management schemes for automatic
demand management like rotational load shedding, demand
response (which may include lower tariff for interruptible loads) etc.
before 01.01.2011, to reduce over-drawl in order to comply para
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5.4.2 (a) and (b) . A Report detailing the scheme and periodic
reports on progress of implementation of the schemes shall be sent
to the Central Commission by the concerned SLDC
ii. Demand control would have to be exercised under low frequency

conditions by taking the following actions by constituents.
a. Scheduled load shedding as decided in OCCM/Board
meetings.
b. Un-scheduled load shedding for the load generation
balancing exercise which is planned for the following day
c. Distress load shedding due to load generation imbalance in
real time leading to frequency going below 49.9 Hz. This will
be carried out through already identified radial feeders.
g) During the demand control by scheduled load shedding as well as
unscheduled load shedding by staggering in different groups, the
changeover from one group to another shall be carried out in a gradual
manner so as to ensure that the change in load at any point of time does
not exceed 100 MW so as to avoid excursions in system parameters.
h) In case of low voltage pockets, each SLDC would identify feeders drawing
heavy quantum of reactive power and disconnect the same when voltage
goes below 380kV.
i) Load Crash: In the event of load crash in the system due to weather
disturbance or other reasons, the situation would be controlled by RLDCs
and SLDCs by the following methods:i.
Lifting the load restrictions, if any.
ii.
Exporting the power to neighboring regions by STOA
iii.
Phasing out hydro
iv.
Backing down or closing down of generating units
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CHAPTER 5
OPERATIONAL PLANNING
5.1 Objective
This chapter describes the procedures / responsibilities of the SLDCs to develop an
operational planning strategy to ensure that the shortfalls are managed efficiently
through increase in availability by garnering all other resources available and by
planning of load shedding on long term basis (one year) and fine tuning every quarterly,
month ahead, day-ahead and on the day of operation to account for demand forecasting
errors, forced and partial outages of the generating units, transmission constraints etc.
5.2 Overview
The operational planning starts one year ahead in the month of October for the period
April to March next year. The demand control measures planned include scheduled load
shedding for each of the power utilities in the region and this is prepared by the
concerned State Load Despatch Centre. The States also plan for STOA transactions in
a month ahead horizon. Actions are also planned for regulating availability from
resources like captive power plants.
The day ahead planning includes demand forecasting by the States, scheduling of
power from ISGS, MTOA as well as purchasing power through STOA / Power
Exchanges. The demand supply mismatch is mitigated through scheduled load
shedding with correction applied through planning unscheduled load shedding.
The unscheduled load shedding accounts for fluctuations in availability due to forced
outages, transmission outages, fuel related problems or demand fluctuations due to
weather related factors and other important events. The fine tuning of supply demand
balance is achieved by availing UI power on the day of operation.
5.3 Operational Planning

a) Operational Planning on yearly horizon
i.
For the purpose of operational planning on annual basis, the year

considered begins in April of the year and extends till March of the next
year.
ii.
In the monsoon months, due to reduction of demand, most of the thermal

sets would be taken out for annual overhaul. Generating unit outage
planning is done month wise for peak and off-peak conditions and
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coordinated amongst various stakeholders such that generation availability

would not lead to significant load curtailment.
iii.
The transmission outage planning is also coordinated with generator

outage planning and a coordinated outage plan for both generation and
transmission is developed as per IEGC clause 5.7.4.
iv.
The monthly generation availability from thermal stations is computed

based on the planned outages as indicated in the outage plan, assumed
forced outage rate (13.5%) or based on past data and assumed partial
outage rates (5%) based on auxiliary problem, fuel related problem etc.
v.
The month-wise forecasted demand and availability would indicate the

surpluses/deficits in various months utility/state-wise and Load Generation
Balance Report (LGBR) is compiled for Western region by WRPC for the
period April to March next year for peak and off-peak scenarios.
vi.
The LGBR as evolved forms the basis of TTC/ATC calculation for interregional exchanges in both the directions for advance reservation.
b) Operational planning on quarterly horizon

i.
The operational planning exercise carried out for one year horizon is
reviewed quarterly and monthly basis based on the more current
information.
ii.
The quarter, April-June is having residential and commercial loads due to

summer conditions. The hydro reservoirs would be depleted and
generation from run of the river hydro plants would be minimal. The forced
outages from thermal generation are on the higher side due to high
ambient temperature with many thermal units tripping on tube leakages. All
efforts would be made to maximize generation availability to minimize the
load shedding.
iii.
The Second quarter, July-September signifies the monsoon season in

which the demand is on the lower side due to absence of agricultural
demand and is characterized by high hydro availability with some
overflowing reservoirs at the end of the quarter.
iv.
Such overflowing hydro is used to the full extent whereas many thermal
generating stations are taken out for annual overhaul. During this quarter,
the coal based generation faces some constraints such as wet coal
problem, flame failures etc.
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v.
The quarter, October-December is having high demand in the grid due to

onset of Rabi season when agricultural demand is predominant with many
pump sets operating. This quarter, also being the festival season,
commercial and residential demands are also on the higher trajectory.
Most of the thermal generating sets would be brought back from planned
outage and all efforts would be made to minimize thermal outages.
vi.
The quarter, January-March will have high demand similar to that of

previous quarter due to continuation of agricultural activities. The industrial
demand would also be it its peak as this is the last quarter of the financial
year and target needs to be achieved before the budget.
c) Operational planning on monthly horizon

The power supply position of the previous month and projections for next two months
are discussed in the monthly Operation & Coordination Committee Meeting (OCCM) by
all the States and other users to draw up coordinated action plans.
.Operational planning on day ahead basis
i.
In line with clause 6.5 of IEGC, under the head of Scheduling & Despatch
Procedure, plant-wise requisitions from the States are compiled to draw up
schedule for each ISGS. The day ahead operational planning exercise
helps the state with large deficit to opt for un-requisitioned power in some
of the ISGS plants within or outside the region.
ii.
The state utilities bridge the anticipated shortfall by day-ahead Short Term
Open Access transactions/collective transactions (PX trades).
d) Day Ahead Balancing

i.
The day ahead power balance cannot be obtained without planning for
load shedding in case of deficient power States in the region. Out of the
total deficits for the following day, the scheduled load shedding takes care
of a major portion of the deficits and is planned and frozen at least a month
in advance and announced to public. The balance part of the deficit is
taken care of through planning of unscheduled load shedding.
ii.
Unscheduled load shedding accounts for fluctuations in availability due to

forced outages, transmission outages, fuel related problems, demand
fluctuations due to weather related factors and other important events.
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e) Same Day Operational Planning

On the day of operation, due to errors in demand forecast, forced outage of units, from
States Gencos or Central Sector Plants, sellers/buyers of Short Term Open Access
transactions (advance reservations and first-cum-first serve basis only) may revise their
schedules 4 time blocks ahead for planned deviations and four blocks ahead for
unforeseen problems.
The deviations from schedules may require purchase of balancing power from the
regional power pool at a rate determined by Deviation Charge. Current Deviation charge
applicable at different frequencies is given at Annex-XI.
5.3 Load Curtailment Planning

a) Scheduled Load Shedding
It is understood from the discussions at different forums of WRPC that the scheduled
load shedding is implemented in the following ways:i.
Statutory cut on the maximum demand of high tension and low tension
industries
ii.
Statutory cut on the consumption of high tension and low tension industries
iii.
The rural feeders are arranged into groups and each group is shed for 8-12
hours in a day with number of groups shed at any point of time.
iv.
Load shedding in urban areas for 1 to 3 hours in a day during morning and
evening peak hours.
v.
Single phasing through which the agricultural load and residential /

commercial loads in the rural areas are separated and only three phase loads
are subjected to shedding.
vi.
Staggering of holidays through which power supply to a particular is totally cut

for about 12 hours.
vii. Recess staggering through which the lunch break and shift timings are
staggered.
b) Unscheduled Load Shedding
i.
The unscheduled load shedding is effected through different set of feeders

other than those selected for scheduled load shedding.
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ii.
Unscheduled load shedding is done only during emergency conditions when

there is over drawal by the state beyond acceptable level & SLDC is unable to
contain drawal despite taking all other measures.
iii.
Since unscheduled load shedding is not announced before hand to the public
such load shedding gets maximum public resentment and should be avoided
by deft planning.
c) Distress Load Shedding

i.
In case of sudden loss of generation / breach of TTC / grid contingency,

distress load shedding is carried out immediately to ensure security of the
grid.
ii.
The distress load shedding is carried out by tripping of identified

66/132/220kV radial feeders which are opened by emergency call from State
Load Despatch Centre.
d) Automatic Under Frequency Load Shedding (AUFLS)

i.
AUFLS is basically defense mechanism against disturbances and includes

both discrete relays and trend relays.
ii.
The approved AUFLS scheme in Western region and the recommended df/dt
with changed grid scenario is enclosed at Annex-V
iii.
The feeders for discrete and trend automatic under frequency relays need to
be widely dispersed as operation of these relays is sensitive to the location of
the disturbance.
e) Emergency Measure by WRLDC

In case of continuous violation in terms of over drawal by a constituent WLRDC shall
issue alert / warning messages to the constituent to bring its drawal back within the limit
as specified in the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism & Related Matters)
Regulations-2014. Despite repeated follow up by WRLDC if the constituent fails to
comply, WRLDC shall issue instruction for manual opening of identified radial feeders to
control its over drawal in view of system reliability. The list of feeders identified (state
wise) for manual opening as emergency measure in WRPC forum is given at Annex-XIII.
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CHAPTER 6
OUTAGE PLANNING PROCEDURE
6.1 Introduction
This chapter sets out the procedure for preparation of outage schedule for generating
units and transmission elements of the region in coordinated and optimal manner
keeping in view the regional system operating conditions and maintaining load
generation balance in the system.
Particularly it is important that the planned outages of generation and transmission system in the
important flow-gates are properly coordinated as detailed in IEGC clause 5.7.
The list of important regional grid elements of the Western regional grid which have a bearing on
the
network
security
are
available
on
WRLDC
web
site
at
the
link
http://wrldc.in/docs/LIST%20OF%20IMPORTANT%20GRID%20ELEMENTS%20in%20WR_May
_2014.pdf.
The annual outage planning is reviewed on quarterly and monthly basis in the OCC
forum of WRPC.
As per IEGC clause 5.2(c), important element shall be deliberately opened or removed
from service without concurrence of WRLDC. In the event of tripping of any of the
above elements, WRLDC shall be informed within ten minutes of the event or as soon
as possible as per clause 5.2(d) for further necessary action.
6.2 Objective
a) To formulate a coordinated outage programme of transmission lines and
generating units for the regional grid, considering all the available regional
resources and taking into account transmission constraints as well as other
requirements.
b) To minimize surplus or deficit, if any, in the requirement of power and energy and
help to operate system within system standards.
c) To maintain adequate generation and transmission availability after taking into
account the outages and to achieve the security standards.
6.3 General
a) Stipulations in this chapter are applicable to all generating units above 100 MW
(Thermal), 50MW (Hydro) and transmission elements as specified in the List of
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WRLDC web site).
b) Annual outage plan shall be prepared in advance for the financial year by the
WRPC and reviewed during the year on quarterly and monthly basis in line with
IEGC clause 5.7.4.
c) WRPC shall prepare draft coordinated annual outage plan for generation units
and transmission elements to optimize the utilization of available resources.
d) OCC meeting is the formal inter-face of WRPC with WRLDC, SLDCs, CTU,
ISGS, UMPPs, IPPs and other constituents for reviewing the annual outage plan
on quarterly /monthly basis.
6.4 Outage Planning Process

a) Annual Outage Planning
The following calendar shall be followed in respect of annual outage planning for the
ensuing financial year:i.
The constituents and users will forward the required data for outage planning for
the next financial year to WRPC Secretariat by 31st October for peak and offpeak conditions
ii.
WRPC Secretariat will issue the draft outage plan to all the regional constituents
and WRLDC by 30th November. For peak and off-peak conditions.
iii.
The mutually agreed final outage plan shall be intimated by WRPC Secretariat to
all regional constituents, users and WRLDC for implementation by 31st
December for peak and off-peak conditions.
b) Monthly Reviews:
The annual outage plans formulated as above shall be reviewed on monthly basis as
per following programme:Monthly review of the outage plan for the current month and the consecutive month
would be done in the OCC meeting of WRPC. WRPC Secretariat would issue the
outage plan, as decided in this meeting, to all the constituents and WRLDC by next day
of the OCC meeting. The coordination procedure for transmission element shut down as
approved in 446th OCC meeting of WRPC is given at Annex-XIV.
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c) Unforeseen/emergency outages & Rescheduling of Outages after monthly

schedules, in the event of any requirement to re-schedule the planned shut down
or to avail an emergency / unforeseen shutdown, the concerned constituent shall
forward request to WRLDC indicating the nature of emergency or the reasons of
deferment. WRLDC would approve such unforeseen outages / rescheduling of an
already planned outage based on the exigency vis--vis system conditions with
intimation to WRPC.
6.5 Availing of Shut Downs.

a) WRLDC would review on daily basis the outage schedule for the next three days
and in case of any contingency or any conditions described under IEGC clause
5.7.4(g), defer any planned outage as deemed fit. The revised dates in such case
would be finalized in consultation with the concerned constituents / OCC
meetings.
b) In case of an outage affecting more than one constituent, the information about
the approval / deferment shall be communicated by WRLDC to all such
constituents.
c) Availing RLDC Code for Element outage
i.
In respect of important elements of the grid, a code would have to be obtained

from WRLDC Control Room before taking the said element for maintenance.
All preparatory works for maintenance must have to be done well in advance
before availing the code so as to keep the outage time to minimum. Similarly,
a code would have to be obtained from WRLDC before reviving the element
after shut down. Any switching code issued from WRLDC must be executed
within 30 minutes of issuing else a fresh code has to be taken from WRLDC
by the corresponding agency.
ii.
In case of outage on these elements, for any reason, the constituents, willing
to cancel the shutdown approved in OCC, will have to inform WRLDC at least
three days before the date of shutdown.
d) The code issued by WRLDC for opening / revival of the circuit signifies such
approval only from the system point of view notwithstanding anything contained in
safety measures and other switching operations to be carried out locally. The
related line / substation personnel would be responsible for ensuring all safety
precautions while opening / closing of any element to avoid any threat to
operating personnel and equipment.
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e) During the period of shutdown all efforts should be made for timely return of
shutdown and delays if any shall immediately be reported to WRLDC along with
the reasons and likely time of return of shutdown.
f) Where it is foreseen that return of Permit to Work could be delayed due to
physical distance involved in case of a transmission line, mobile/satellite phone
would be used for communication with the substation to minimize the outage
period.
g) Any maintenance work on opportunity basis proposed to be carried out by related
agencies during a 765 & 400kV line/ICT shutdown would be carried out in
consultation with WRLDC. WRLDC Control room will issue a code for such works
to the requesting agency looking into the system conditions. Such works needs to
be winded up/returned by requesting agency before the agency availing outage
finishes their work.
6.6 Availing outage of Generating Units

a) Constituents will inform WRLDC before availing planned unit outages in real time
and if the outages cannot be availed, the same shall be intimated to WRLDC.
b) For planned generation unit outages, constituents will confirm WRLDC three days
in advance (i.e. on D-3 basis) regarding their outage programme. In case the
readiness for availing the outage is not intimated on D-3 basis to WRLDC the
outage shall be deemed cancelled.
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CHAPTER 7
SHORT TERM OPEN ACCESS PROCEDURES
7.1 Introduction
With the implementation of Honble CERC order on Short Term Open Access (STOA),
bilateral exchanges have provided a suitable edge to constituents in planning and
minimizing the gaps in demand and availability. The procedure is in accordance with the
various provisions of the CERC regulations dated 25.01.2008, and Power Market
Regulations and subsequent amendments issued from time to time.
PX Procedure: It is mandatory to have a NOC from WRLDC for defined stipulated
period during which the injecting entity is authorized to sell power in Bilateral and
collective tractions. The format of such NOC issued from WRLDC. The affidavit format
for applying for such NOC is given at Annex XV.
7.2 STOA Procedures

As per the Electricity Act 2003, nondiscriminatory provisions for the use of transmission
lines or distribution system or associated facilities with such lines or system by any
licensee or consumer or a person engaged in generation in accordance with the
regulation specified by the appropriate Commission shall be provided. Hence, the
transmission utilities shall allow access of their system for Open Access customers
without any prejudice.
a) As per the open access regulations, reservation of transmission corridor for
bilateral transactions can be made in the following ways:i.
Advance Reservation
ii.
First come first serve basis
iii.
Day ahead basis
iv.
Day ahead / same day in a contingency
b) Applications for day-ahead transactions shall be processed only after processing

of the collective transactions of the Power Exchange.
c) Procedure for scheduling of bilateral transactions and collective transactions are
as per CERC STOA regulations.
d) The STOA application shall include all necessary information as per the formats
and procedures prescribed by the CTU from time to time.
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e) Wherever the proposed bilateral transaction has a State utility or an inter-state

entity as a buyer or a seller, concurrence of concerned State Load Dispatch
Centre shall be obtained in advance and submitted along with the application.
f) If the SLDC has not communicated any deficiency within 2 days of receipt of the
application and refusal of no objection within specified time, no objection shall
deem to have been granted.
g) Provided further that where concurrence is deemed to have been granted by the
SLDC, the applicant while making the application, shall submit an affidavit duly
notarized, declaring that a) SLDC failed to convey no objection within specified
time and b) Necessary infrastructure for time block wise metering and accounting
in accordance with IEGC, is in place.
h) The constituents / traders shall seek the consent / approval of WRLDC as the
case may be well in advance especially whenever a transmission constraint is
foreseen to facilitate advanced booking of the transmission corridor and optimum
utilization by all the constituents.
i) While approving / consenting the STOA application, WRLDC shall check primarily
the following points of relevance.
i.
Corridor availability
ii.
Valid agreement between buyer/seller/trader shall be produced on demand.
iii.
Consent from all the relevant utilities and RLDCs
iv.
Payment status of necessary STOA charges.
7.3 STOA Implementation

a) The details regarding such STOA agreements and their implementation
philosophies are explained below.
i.
WRLDC would require above information in respect of STOA for
ii.
Working out the net drawal schedule of each constituent
iii.
Checking for transmission constraints, if any, arising out of such exchanges
b) Each of the constituent involved in the STOA would intimate WRLDC on daily
basis the quantum of power to be exchanged on 15-minute time block basis for
the next day. This would enable WRLDC to include the quantum of such transfer
in day ahead schedules which includes the STOA transactions approved under
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various categories. In case of any agreement with a State in another region, this
information can be passed through concerned RLDC.
c) The revision in the Advance and FCFS STOA category is allowed with two days
advance notice.
d) No revision in day-ahead and contingency
e) In case of rounding off to decimals, the relevant IEGC provisions shall be
prevailed upon by WRLDC.
f) No post-facto revisions of schedule would be carried out on account of bilateral
transactions.
7.4 STOA curtailment and revision

During transmission constraints, the STOA transactions will be curtailed first to ease the
congestion. Open access bilateral transactions would generally be curtailed first
followed by the collective transactions as per IEGC 6.5.28
The curtailment in case of tripping of unit, will be done as per IEGC 6.5.19. The clause is
reproduced below:
Clause 6.5.19. Notwithstanding anything contained in Regulation 6.5(18), in case of
forced outage of a unit for a Short Term bilateral transaction, where a generator of
capacity of 100 MW and above is seller, the generator shall immediately intimate the
same along with the requisition for revision of schedule and estimated time of restoration
of the unit, to SLDC/RLDC as the case may be. With the objective of not affecting the
existing contracts, the revision of schedule shall be with the consent of the buyer till
31.07.2010. There-after, consent of the buyer shall not be a pre-requisite for such
revision of schedule. The schedule of the generator and the buyer shall be revised,
accordingly. The revised schedules shall become effective from the 4th time block,
counting the time block in which the forced outage is declared to be the first one. The
RLDC shall inform the revised schedule to the seller and the buyer. The original
schedule shall become effective from the estimated time of restoration of the unit.
However the transmission charges as per original schedule shall continue to be paid for
two days.
The time of restoration will be informed by the generator along with transaction details at
the time of reporting the tripping.
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CHAPTER-8
SCHEDULING AND DESPATCH PROCEDURES
8.1 Overview
Section 6.4 of the I.E.G.C details the demarcation of responsibilities for the purpose of
scheduling and despatch. This chapter describes the procedure for scheduling with the
treatment to be accorded for special conditions also.
8.2 General
For the purpose of scheduling, each day would be divided into 96 blocks of 15-minutes
duration each and for each block, WRLDC would intimate each SLDC the drawl
schedule and to each ISGS and other generators, the generation injection schedule in
advance as outlined in section 8.3 below.
The system of each regional entity shall be treated and operated as a notional control
area. The algebraic summation of scheduled drawal from ISGS and from contracts
through longterm access, medium-term and shortterm open access arrangements
shall provide the drawl schedule of each regional entity, and this shall be determined in
advance on day-ahead basis. The regional entities shall regulate their generation and/or
consumers load so as to maintain their actual drawal from the regional grid close to the
above schedule. Deviation, if any, from the drawl schedule, shall be within the limits
specified by the Central Commission in DSM Regulations and it shall not cause system
parameters to deteriorate beyond permissible limits and shall not lead to unacceptable
line loading. Such deviation from net drawal schedule shall be priced through the
Deviation Settlement (DSM) mechanism as specified by the Central Commission.
The power system under each SLDC constitutes a notional control area and hence the
State would be required to maintain their actual drawl from the grid close to such net
drawl schedule by regulating own generation and / or load, particularly when frequency
falls to 49.9Hz and going above 50.05 Hz.
The dispatch schedule of each ISGS shall be some of the requisitions made by each of
the beneficiaries, restricted to their entitlements and subject to the maximum and
minimum value criteria and any other technical constraints as indicated by WRLDC.
WRPC Secretariat would ensure that any change in the allocations from each
ISGS is finalized and intimated to all concerned at least 24 hours in advance to facilitate
trading of such capacity if required. This is in line with spirit of clause 5.1.3 of the ABT
order of CERC.
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8.3 Scheduling and Despatch Procedure

By 8 AM every day, the ISGS shall advise the concerned RLDC, the station-wise expower plant MW and MWh capabilities foreseen for the next day, i.e., from 0000 hrs. to
2400 hrs. of the following day.
The above information of the foreseen capabilities of the ISGS and the corresponding
MW and MWh entitlements of each State, shall be compiled by the RLDC every day for
the next day, and advised to all beneficiaries by 10 AM. The SLDCs shall review it vis-vis their foreseen load pattern and their own generating capability including bilateral
exchanges, if any, and advise the RLDC by 3 PM their drawal schedule for each of the
ISGS in which they have Shares, long-term and medium-term bilateral interchanges,
approved short term bilateral interchanges.
While availability declaration by ISGS may have a resolution of 1 MW and 1 MWh, all
entitlements, requisitions and schedules shall be rounded off to the nearest decimal to
have a resolution of 0.1 MW.
The SLDCs may also give standing instructions to the RLDC such that the RLDC itself
may decide the best drawal schedules for the States.
a) Scheduling MTOA Transactions:
Following is the extract in the procedure approved by CERC regarding scheduling of
MTOA transactions:
17. Scheduling of Medium Term Open Access transaction. The scheduling jurisdiction
and procedure, curtailment and revision of schedule of MTOA transactions, metering,
energy accounting and accounting of Deviation charges shall be as per the Regulations
and the Indian Electricity Grid Code, as amended from time to time. While scheduling on
day-ahead basis, long-term access customers would have the highest priority, followed
by medium term customers and then followed by short-term customers.
Underutilization of transmission capacity: In case it is observed by RLDCs that the
MTOA customer request for scheduling is consistently (for more than 5 days) lower than
the capacity granted by the Nodal Agency (i.e.; CTU), RLDC may issue a notice to such
MTOA customer asking the reasons for such under-utilization. The MTOA customer
shall furnish the reasons for such under-utilization and will provide such details like the
reduced requirement, likely period, etc. by the following day. The un-utilized transfer
capability will then be released for scheduling of Short-term open access transaction.
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b) Scheduling of collective transactions:

i.
NLDC shall indicate to Power Exchange(s), the list of interfaces/control

areas/regional transmission systems on which unconstrained flows are required
to be advised by the Power Exchange(s) to the NLDC.
Power Exchange(s) shall furnish the interchange on various interfaces/control
areas/regional transmission systems as intimated by NLDC. Power Exchange(s)
shall also furnish the information of total drawal and injection in each of the
regions. Based on the information furnished by the Power Exchanges, NLDC
shall check for congestion. In case of congestion, NLDC shall inform the
Exchanges about the period of congestion and the available limit for scheduling
of collective transaction on respective interface/control area/transmission systems
during the period of congestion for Scheduling of Collective Transaction through
the respective Power Exchange. The limit for scheduling of collective transaction
for respective Power Exchange shall be worked out in accordance with CERC
directives.
Based on the application for scheduling of Collective Transaction submitted by
the Power Exchange(s),
NLDC shall send the details (Scheduling Request of Collective Transaction) to
different RLDCs for final checking and incorporating them in their schedules. After
getting confirmation from RLDCs, NLDC shall convey the acceptance of
scheduling of collective transaction to Power Exchange(s). RLDCs shall schedule
the Collective Transaction at the respective periphery of the Regional Entities.
ii.
The individual transactions for State Utilities/intra-State Entities shall be

scheduled by the respective SLDCs. Power Exchange(s) shall send the detailed
break up of each point of injection and each point of drawal within the State to
respective SLDCs after receipt of acceptance from NLDC. Power Exchange(s)
shall ensure necessary coordination with SLDCs for scheduling of the
transactions.
iii.
Timeline for above activities will be as per detailed procedure for Scheduling of
Collective Transaction issued in accordance with CERC (Open Access in interstate transmission) Regulations, 2008 and as amended from time to time.
c) By 6 PM each day, the RLDC shall convey:
i.
The ex-power plant despatch schedule to each of the ISGS, in MW for

different time block, for the next day. The summation of the ex-power plant
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drawal schedules advised by all beneficiaries shall constitute the ex-power

plant station-wise despatch schedule.
ii.
The net drawal schedule to each regional entity, in MW for different time
block, for the next day. The summation of the station-wise ex-power plant
drawal schedules from all ISGS and drawal from /injection to regional grid
consequent to other long term access, medium term and short-term open
access transactions, after deducting the transmission losses (estimated), shall
constitute the regional entity-wise drawal schedule.
d) The SLDCs/ISGS shall inform any modifications/changes to be made in drawal

schedule/foreseen capabilities, if any, to RLDC by 10 PM or preferably earlier.
e) The ISGS hydroelectric generating stations are expected to respond to grid
frequency changes and inflow fluctuations. They would, therefore, be free to
deviate from the given schedule as long as they do not cause a grid constraint.
f) The declaration of the generating capability by hydro ISGS should include
limitation on generation during specific time periods, if any, on account of
restriction(s) on water use due to irrigation, drinking water, industrial,
environmental considerations etc. The concerned Load Despatch Centre shall
periodically check that the generating station is declaring the capacity and energy
sincerely, and is not manipulating the declaration with the intent of making undue
money through gaming.
g) Since variation of generation in run-of-river power stations shall lead to spillage,
these shall be treated as must run stations. All renewable energy power plants,
except for biomass power plants, , and non-fossil fuel based cogeneration plants
whose tariff is determined by the CERC shall be treated as MUST RUN power
plants and shall not be subjected to merit order despatch principles.
h) Run-of-river power station with pondage and storage type power stations are
designed to operate during peak hours to meet system peak demand. Maximum
capacity of the station declared for the day shall be equal to the installed capacity
including overload capability, (if any) minus auxiliary consumption, corrected for
the reservoir level. The Regional Load Despatch Centers shall ensure that
generation schedules of such type of stations are prepared and the stations
dispatched for optimum utilization of available hydro energy except in the event of
specific system requirements/constraints.
i) WRLDC will ensure following points while preparing the schedule.
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a. The final drawl / dispatch schedule shall not give rise to any transmission
constraints. In case of such constraints, WRLDC shall moderate the
schedule to the required extent as per IEGC clause 6.4.12, 6.4.15
b. The final drawl / dispatch schedules shall be operationally reasonable
particularly in terms of ramping up / ramping down rates and ratio between
minimum and maximum generation levels.
c. The procedure to be followed for STOA bilateral curtailment has already
been indicated in Chapter-7
8.4 Revision of ISGS Schedules

a) In case of a forced outage of a unit, WRLDC will revise the schedules on the
basis of revised DC. The revised schedule will become effective from the 4th time
block counting the time block in which the revision is advised by the generator to
be the first one.
b) In the event of a situation arising out of bottle neck in evacuation of power due to
transmission constraints, WRLDC shall revise the schedule which shall become
effective from the 4th time block counting the time block in which the transmission
constraints has been brought to the notice of WRLDC as a first one. During the
first three time blocks, the schedules shall deem to have been revised to be equal
to the actual generation of ISGS and drawl by the States.
c) Revision of declared capability by generator and requisition by the beneficiaries
for the remaining period of the day shall be permitted with advance notice.
Revised schedules / declared capability in such cases shall become effective
from the 4th time block counting the time block in which the request for revision
has been received by RLDC to be the first one.
d) In case of transmission constraints, curtailment shall be done by WRLDC as per
IEGC clause 6.5.28.
e) The procedure for STOA curtailment is outlined in Chapter-7 at 7.4
f) If at any point of time, WRLDC observes that there is need for revision of
schedules in the interest of better system operation, it may do so on its own and
in such cases, the revised schedules shall become effective from the 4th time
block counting the time block in which the revised schedule is issued by RLDC to
be the first one.
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g) On completion of the operating day, the final schedule as implemented shall be

issued by WRLDC after incorporating all before the fact changes during the day
of operation.
h) The final schedule implemented by WRLDC shall be open to all constituents for
checking / verification for a period of five days and mistakes/omissions, if any,
would be rectified
i)
Revision of STOA Transactions: Already outlined in capter-7
8.5 Allocation of Un-requisitioned surplus

As per CERC order dated 11.1.2010 in petition No. 134/2009, all the generating
stations, governed by the Tariff Regulations of the Commission be allowed to change
schedule for the un requisitioned quantum of power from one beneficiary(s) to another
beneficiary(s) of the same power station on the requisition by these beneficiaries
through the provision provided in the IEGC, i.e. within four time blocks or as per the
provisions of the IEGC as amended from time to time.
In case original beneficiary requests back for its share of power then its schedule and
schedule of beneficiary who had availed URS power may be revised within four time
blocks as per the IEGC provisions and as amended from time to time.
The schedule revisions would be treated as reallocation of power on temporary basis
and would not be taken as open access transactions. The tariff would be governed by
terms & conditions of tariff regulation as applicable to the generating station. If more
than one beneficiary surrenders and more than one beneficiary requisition the
beneficiary(s) requiring shall furnish station wise requirement to WRLDC (as per the
decision taken in 411tst OCC).
8.6 SSP Scheduling

SSP is a joint power project shared by Maharashtra, Gujarat and M.P. The scheduling of
SSP is done by Narmada Control Authority (NCA) as mandated by IEGC clause 1.3 iii)
and 6.3.
Scheduling of SSP (Best Fit Schedule) by Narmada Control Authority (NCA): In line with
IEGC section 1.3(iii), NCA, being the nodal agency for scheduling generation of Sardar
Sarovar Hydro Power Plant (6x200 MW + 5x50 MW, has developed a procedure (viz.
Best fit Schedule) for optimal scheduling of SSP generation in consultation with all three
beneficiary states viz. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra & Gujarat. The Best fit
methodology has been approved in WRPC forum & implemented by NCA under
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intimation to WRLDC from February 2014. A summary of the methodology adopted by

NCA for scheduling SSP generation is given at Annex-XVI.
8.7 Scheduling of Wind and Solar generation

Scheduling of Wind and Solar generation shall be done as per IEGC clause 6.5.23.
8.8 Exchange of Information

In order to avoid any adverse commercial effect on the ISGS/SLDCs, the need for a
reliable and fast communication arrangements for exchange of information in respect of
scheduling need not be over emphasized.
a) 8.8.1 The revision of schedule would be required under the following conditions
as detailed at 8.4.above
i.
Forced outage of an ISGS unit
ii.
Transmission constraints resulting in output reduction in any ISGS
iii.
Revision of DC by any ISGS
iv.
Revision of requisition by any beneficiary
v.
Suo Moto revision by WRLDC in the interest of better system operation and
system constraints. Format for giving intimation to the constituents regarding
Suo Moto Revision by WRLDC is given at Annex-XVII.
As the time available for schedule revision is limited (half an hour only) , some of the
steps mentioned in section 8.3 above would be skipped for e.g., in cases i), ii) & iii)
above, there need not be any fresh requisition from the beneficiaries and WRLDC would
assume as follows:
i.
On occasions of downward revision: The constituents requisition will be

deemed as earlier MW requirement or maximum revised entitlement
whichever is less.
ii.
On occasion of upward revision: The constituents requisition will be deemed

as earlier MW requirement if there were under-requisition by the constituents
prior to the revision otherwise the constituents requirement will be deemed as
full revised entitlement.
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b) 8.8.2 In view of large volume of information needed to be exchanged in a time

bound manner, the transfer of information between WRLDC and other
constituents i.e., constituent States and ISGS will be carried out on internet only.
The data available on WRPC website is to be checked by the regional entities.
Any discrepancies observed should be brought to the notice of WRDC Control
Room executives immediately for necessary verification and corrections if any
However, in case of contingencies like internet failure etc., the transfer of information
could be effected through alternate mode i.e., fax / telephone on request of concerned
SLDC/ISGS.
The ISGS, beneficiaries and all other users shall, by continuous access, Seek the
information from WRLDC websites (www.wrldc.com / www.wrldc.in). They will also data in
the utility provided at WRLDC website for their requisitions and declared capacities, as
relevant to them. In case of any discrepancy, it may please be brought to the notice of
WRLDC Control room, immediately.
At the end of the day, the final schedule as implemented after incorporating all before
the fact changes during the day of operation shall be made available by WRLDC on the
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CHAPTER 9
GRID DISTURBANCES AND REVIVAL PROCEDURES
9.1 Objective
The objective of this chapter is to facilitate restoration and resynchronization of affected
constituent systems in the wake of grid disturbance in the shortest possible time taking
into consideration all essential requirements like traction loads, industrial loads,
generation capability and the operational constraints of transmission system.
9.2 Overview
As per CEA regulations on Grid standards 2010,
a) Grid disturbance means tripping of one or more power system elements
of the grid like a generator, transmission line, transformer, shunt reactor,
series capacitor and Static VAR Compensator, resulting in total failure of
supply at a sub-station or loss of integrity of the grid, at the level of
transmission system at 220 kV and above.
b) Grid incident means tripping of one or more power system elements of
the grid like a generator, transmission line, transformer, shunt reactor,
series capacitor and Static VAR Compensator, which requires rescheduling of generation or load, without total loss of supply at a substation or loss of integrity of the grid at 220 kV and above.
In the event of a grid disturbance, highest priority is to be accorded to early

restoration / revival of the system. During restoration, it is possible that system
may have to be operated with reduced security standards and under suspension
of all commercial incentives / penalties. This chapter forms the guidelines for
classifications of disturbances into different categories for the purpose of analysis
and reporting.
9.2 Grid incidents and disturbances

a) Classification of Grid incidents and disturbances
As per CEA regulations on Grid standards 2010, the categorization of grid incidents and
grid disturbances shall be as follows:-
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b) Categorization of grid incidents in increasing order of severity,Category GI-1 - Tripping of one or more power system elements of the Grid like a
generator, transmission line, transformer, shunt reactor, series capacitor and Static VAR
Compensator, which requires re-scheduling of generation or load, without total loss of
supply at a sub-station or loss of integrity of the grid at 220 kV
Category GI-2 - Tripping of one or more power system elements of the grid like a
generator, transmission line, transformer, shunt reactor, series capacitor and Static VAR
Compensator, which requires re-scheduling of generation or load, without total loss of
supply at a sub-station or loss of integrity of the grid at 400 kV
c) Categorization of grid disturbance in increasing order of severity,Category GD-1 - When less than ten per cent of the antecedent generation or load in a
regional grid is lost;
Category GD-2 - When ten per cent to less than twenty percent of the antecedent
generation or load in a regional grid is lost.
Category GD-3 - When twenty per cent to less than thirty per cent of the antecedent
generation or load in a regional grid is lost;
Category GD-4 - When thirty per cent to less than forty per cent. of the antecedent
generation or load in a regional grid is lost;
Category GD-5 - When forty per cent or more of the antecedent generation or load in a
regional grid is lost.
Explanation: For the purpose of categorization of grid disturbances, percentage loss of
generation or load, whichever is higher shall be considered.
The dispatch schedule for ISGS, Other Gencos and net drawl schedules (including
STOA) for constituents would be suspended on case to case basis as decided by
WRLDC looking into the network and generation affected. As per IEGC clause 6.5.17,
scheduled generation of all the ISGS and scheduled drawl of all the beneficiaries shall
be deemed to have been revised to be equal to their actual generation/drawl for all the
time blocks affected by the grid disturbance. Certification of grid disturbance and its
duration shall be done by WRLDC.
d) In any case, if only one state system or one ISGS is affected, the schedules
would not be suspended but only revised.
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e)
In case of transmission constraints, curtailment shall be done by WRLDC as per

IEGC clause 6.5.28
9.3 System Revival

The recovery of the system shall be carried out in line with the document Recovery
Procedure for Western Region
The general guidelines and precautions to be followed during system revival are
indicated below:
While building up the system, it would be ensured that the voltage at the charging end
remains within limits by taking reactive support from Generators and ensuring all Bus
reactors/ line reactors in service.
a) Security of the network being built up would be strengthened at the earliest by
closing the parallel lines available in the restoration path.
b) Priority would be accorded for extending supply to Railway tractions and
installations where safety is of paramount important such as Nuclear power
stations
c) All switching instructions for a particular system have to emanate from a single
agency i.e. SLDC/CPCC as the case may be. For synchronization of two
systems, WRLDC would be the coordinating agency.
d) During revival, only authorized personnel would be present in Control room of
substation / power station / SLDC / WRLDC so as to expedite restoration.
e) In line with section 5.8(e) of IEGC, all communication channels for restoration
process shall be used for operational communication only until the grid normalcy
is restored.
f) Restricted Governor Mode of Operation and generators with excitation control
would help in proper frequency/voltage control.
g) Synchronizing facility available at major grid substations will be used so as to
have flexibility in choosing the point of synchronization.
h) All SLDCs / ISGS/ISTS / RLDC and other users shall make available a copy of
the latest Recovery Procedures for Western Region for ready reference to their
operating staff in Control room.
9.4 Declaration of System Normalization

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System normalization will be declared by WRLDC as follows:

a) All major sub-systems have been synchronized and
b) A minimum of around 50% of the total loss of generation at ISGS stations during
the incident have been revived or 50% of the last normal days system demand is
catered.
9.5 Disturbance Recorders

Following are the provisions in various statutes related to disturbance recorders:
IEGC (2010) clause No. 4.6.3
IEGC (2010) clause No. 5.2 (r)
IEGC (2010) clause No. 5.9.6 (c) VI
CEA grid standards Regulation 2010 Clause 15(3) and 15(4)
CEA Technical standard for connectivity to the grid Regulation 2007 page 14
clause No. 7.
CEA technical standard for construction of electrical plants and electrical lines
2010 clause No. 4(d).
As per above statutes the Compliance Requirements are as follows:

a) Disturbance Recorders shall be provided and shall always be kept in working
condition by all the users of ISTS, STUs and CTUs.
b) All the Users, STUs/SLDCs and CTUs shall furnish Disturbance Recorder
Outputs to RLDC upon request or by exception following disturbance within 24
hrs.
c) Disturbance Recorders shall be kept in healthy condition so that under no
condition important data is lost.
d) Disturbance Recorders shall be time-synchronized.
These provisions are applicable to:
a) The above Compliance requirement applies to sub-stations of above 220 kV and
all users connected to the grid at 220 kV and above.
b) All HVDC terminals, back to back stations and lines.
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c) Generating stations.
9.6 Event Reporting for GD/GI events:

In compliance to Section 5.9.6 of IEGC WRLDC will report any GI/GD event to all users
of WR grid and NLDC in the form of a flash report (Format given at Annex-XVIII) after
getting firsthand information from the site over phone / email. Subsequently a detailed
analysis of the event shall be carried out by WRLDC on receiving relevant data
(Disturbance Recorder output/Event Logger output/Sequence of Events (SOE)
data/Relay & Window indication etc.) from site and a detailed report be prepared and
communicated to all SLDCs/STUs/users/NLDC. The utility in which system the incident
(GI/GD) has occurred shall furnish the requisite information to WRLDC as specified in
section 5.9.6(c) of IEGC within 24 hrs. of the occurrence.
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CHAPTER 10
EVENT INFORMATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURE
10.1 Objective
To define the timeline, procedure and structure for incidents required to be reported,
information to be furnished.
10.2 Overview
Timely and accurate reporting and exchange of information plays an important role in
grid operation. This assumes more importance during a disturbance or crisis. Timely and
accurate information flow under such conditions would help people in making an
informed decision and reduces uncertainty. This chapter documents the sequence of
information to be exchanged between the constituents and WRLDC and its periodicity.
Event Information (As per IEGC 5.9.5)
a) Responsibility
i.
The RLDC/SLDC shall be responsible for reporting events to the Users,

SLDC/STU, and CTU/NLDC/RLDC/RPC Secretariat as the case may be.
ii.
All Users, STU, CTU and the SLDC shall be responsible for collection and
reporting of all necessary data to NLDC, WRLDC and WRPC Secretariat for
monitoring, reporting and event analysis as the case may be.
b) Reportable Events
Any of the following events require reporting by WRLDC to Users, SLDC, STU, and
CTU:
i.
Violation of security standards.
ii.
Grid indiscipline.
iii.
Non-compliance of RLDCs instructions.
iv.
System islanding/system split
v.
Regional black out/partial system black out
vi.
Protection failure on any element of ISTS, and on any item on the agreed list
of the intra-State systems.
vii. Power system instability

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viii. Tripping of any element of the Regional grid.

ix.
Sudden load rejection by any User
c) Reporting Procedure
i.
Written reporting of Events by Users, STU, CTU and SLDC to WRLDC:

In the case of an event which was initially reported by a User, STU, CTU or a
SLDC to RLDC orally, the User, STU, CTU, SLDC will give a written report to
RLDC in accordance with this section. RLDC in turn give a report to NLDC.
ii.
Written Reporting of Events by RLDC to Users, STU, CTU and SLDC:

In the case of an event which was initially reported by RLDC to Users, STU,
CTU SLDC, NLDC orally, the RLDC will give a written report to the Users,
STU, CTU, SLDC, and NLDC in accordance with this section.
iii.
Form of Written Reports:

A written report shall be sent to NLDC, RLDC, STU ,CTU and SLDC, as the
case may be, in the reporting formats as devised by the appropriate load
despatch Centre and will confirm the oral notification together with the
following details of the event within 24 hours
a. Time and date of event
b. Location
c. Plant and/or Equipment directly involved
d. Description and cause of event
e. Antecedent conditions of load and generation, including frequency,
voltage and the flows in the affected area at the time of tripping
including Weather Condition prior to the event
f. Duration of interruption and Demand and/or Generation (in MW and
MWH) interrupted
g. All Relevant system data including copies of records of all recording
instruments including Disturbance Recorder, Event Logger, DAS etc.
h. Sequence of tripping with time.
i.
Details of Relay Flags.
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j.
Remedial measures
d) Any tripping of an element under the list of important elements of regional grid),
whether manual or automatic, shall be intimated by the control centre of the
constituent to WRLDC within 10 minutes of the incident. Along with the tripping
intimation, the reasons for tripping (to the extent known) and the likely time of
restoration shall also be intimated. Such information can be on telephone, fax or
e-mail.
e) Any operation planned to be carried by a constituent which may have an impact
on the regional grid or on any of the important element, shall be reported by the
constituent to WRLDC in advance.
f) Any operation planned to be carried out on the instructions of WRLDC which may
have an impact on the system of a constituent/s shall be reported by WRLDC to
such constituent/s in advance.
g) The intimation and the exact time of revival of any element under the category of
important events will be furnished to WRLDC as early as possible.
h) Under Frequency Relay Operation (Constituents to WRLDC) :In line with clause
5.2 (n) of IEGC, all state constituents have to provide AUFLS in their respective
systems as per plans approved by WRPC to arrest frequency decline that could
result in collapse / dis-integration of the grid. In order to check and ascertain their
operation as per approved plans, the details of all such tripping in their areas
shall be intimated by each SLDCs to WRLDC whenever required by the later.
i) Weekly Report (WRLDC to constituents): WRLDC shall issue a weekly report to
all the constituents of the region covering the performance of the regional grid
during the previous week.
j) Quarterly Reports (WRLDC to constituents): A quarterly report shall be issued by
WRLDC to all the constituents detailing the power supply position during the last
quarter, quality of supply, the system constraints and other relevant information.
k) Exceptional Reporting (constituents to WRLDC): In case of any contingency such
as industrial unrest, natural calamity etc., there could be additional reporting
requirements not covered in the above schedule. WRLDC shall inform all
constituents of any such exceptional requirements and the constituents would
extend all necessary cooperation in this regard.
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CHAPTER 11
SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES
1.1 Overview
The settlement system is an important part in implementation of Availability Based Tariff
(ABT). The system involves scheduling, metering, data collection and processing,
energy accounting and Deviation Account bills. This chapter indicates the roles and
responsibilities of the different constituents in making the settlement system operative in
most efficient manner.
11.2 Metering and Data Collection

a) As per Chapter-6 clause 6.4.21 of IEGC-2010, the CTU shall install Special
Energy Meters on all inter connections between the regional entities and other
identified points for recording of actual net MWh interchanges and MVARh
drawls.
b) The installation, operation and maintenance of special energy meters shall be in
accordance with Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of
Meters) Regulations, 2006 and Central Electricity Authority (Installation of
Operation of meters) Amendment Regulation 2010.
c) The type of meters to be installed, metering scheme, metering capability, testing
and calibration requirements and scheme for collection and dissemination of
meter data shall be as per Annexure-2 of IEGC,
d) All concerned entities having SEMs installed in their premises shall fully
cooperate and extend necessary assistance by taking weekly meter reading and
transmitting them to WRLDC in time.
e) All concerned entities having SEMs shall also carry out necessary time
adjustments in the meter as per the procedure already in vogue/advice of
WRLDC.
f) If there exists a problem in any SEMs installed in their premises, the matter shall
be informed by the entity to WRLDC initially and later taken up with POWERGRID
transmission group for necessary action.
g) Any new line/ generation station / ICTS forming part of ISTS network, the
concerned regional entity must confirm the installation of Special Energy Meters
(SEMs) at interface points at least 15days before charging of the element.
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11.3 Data Processing

a) All the energy meter data would reach WRLDC by every Monday for the previous
week from Monday to Sunday. WRLDC would carry out data validation and in
case of any problem, request any entity to send the data again. Each entity
would therefore have necessary backup of data at their local PC level.
b) The computation of the net injection of each ISGS and actual net drawl of each
beneficiary shall be carried out in line with clause 6.4.22 of IEGC based on the
above meter readings received at WRLDC. The preparation of Deviation
accounts and monthly REA to the constituents shall be done by WRPC
Secretariat on the basis of meter data and implemented schedule forwarded by
WRLDC.
c) Data related to the reactive energy between two regional entities and between
regional entity and ISTS points would also be forwarded by WRLDC for
preparation of reactive energy accounts by WRPC Secretariat.
11.4 Energy Accounting

WRPC Secretariat would process the information provided by WRLDC to determine the
following:
a) As per clause 2.4.5 of IEGC-2010, WRPC will prepare monthly Regional Energy
Accounts.
b) On a weekly basis
i.
WRPC shall prepare weekly Deviation bills as per Central Electricity

Regulatory Commissions Regulation on Unscheduled Interchange charges
and related matters (Amendment) Regulation 2010.
ii.
WRPC shall prepare weekly reactive energy account clause 6.6 and
Annexure-2 of IEGC 2010
11.5 Pool Account Operation

In line with the Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulation a statement of charges for
deviation including additional charges for deviation shall be prepared by the WRPC
secretariat on weekly basis based on the data provided by WRLDC by Thursday of the
week & WRPC secretariat shall issue to all constituents by next Tuesday The agencies
that have to receive the money from pool accounts would then be paid within 2-working
days of the receipt of the payment. These pool accounts are to be reconciled once in six
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months. The following accounts are operated by WRLDC. All the transactions with these
accounts are done through RTGS.
Sr.
No.
Account
Account Name
Reactive Energy POSOCO WRPC REACTIVE A/C

charge
Deviation Charge POSOCO WR DEVIATION

ACCOUNT FUND
Congestion
charge
POOL
POSOCO WR CONGESTION CHARGE

A/C
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CHAPTER 12
ULDC SCHEME IN WESTERN REGION
12.1 Introduction
Unified Load Dispatch Scheme (ULDC) in WR has been commissioned in July 2006 to
facilitate overall development of load dispatch and communication facilities on control
centers. The scheme envisaged installation and commissioning of Remote Terminal
Units, integration of existing RTUs in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and
Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, installation and
commissioning of dedicated communication system comprising of fiber optic and PLCC
system, installation and commissioning of auxiliary power system such as UPS, DG set,
48V DC supply system and installation of EPABX system. Under the scheme, the
Regional System Coordination Centre (RSCC) and Central Project Coordination Centre
(CPCC) were established at Mumbai and Jabalpur respectively whereas State Load
Despatch Centers (SLDCs) were established at Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Gotri (Gujarat),
Jabalpur (M.P) and Panjim (Goa). Under each SLDC, sub-LDCs were also established.
ULDC scheme operates in a hierarchical structure consisting of state-of-art equipment
and advanced SCADA-EMS functions.
The SCADA real time values acquired at WRLDC Mumbai is further transmitted to
National Load Despatch centre at New Delhi (Main) and Kolkata (Backup) for operation,
monitoring and optimization of national resources. The real time data is also made
available to MOP, CEA and other senior officers at New Delhi. Data flow from substation
/ Generating station to NLDC is shown in fig below.
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Load Despatching Facilities in India

New Delhi
Katwariasarai
Kolkata
Golf Course Road
NLDC Main
NLDC Backup
PG FO Comn
VSAT Commn
20 Sec
10 Sec
SRLDC
NRLDC
WRLDC
ERLDC
NERLDC
2 Sec
SLDC GUJ
SLDC MAH
SLDC AS
2 Sec
SLDC TR
ULDC Commn
Sub LDC J
Sub LDC G
MSETCL
Sub LDC J
SubLDC NGP
10 Sec
RTU A
RTU C
RTU X
RTU A
RTU X
12.2 SCADA features

The SCADA system has been designed for continuous real time data availability for grid
operation and control with high level reliability. In order to achieve this, redundancy has
been provided at communications and at each SCADA functions level. Real time data
from over 20,000 number of analog measurands (MW, MVAR, AMP, KV, Frequency,
OLTC tap position) and 35,000 number of status indication points (Isolator, Circuit
breaker, Sequence of events protection operation) have been wired up covering more
than 350 (450 - including MSETCL) nodes across the Western region. Data from these
nodes are updated every 10-12 seconds for analog measurands and every (2) 4
seconds for status indication points (by exception). The real time data are archived to
historical data base in ORACLE RDBMS and various reports, analysis, graphs, charts
etc. are prepared for reporting day-to-day functioning to various departments including
CEA and MOP. After commissioning of NLDC during August 2008, all India important
generations, power flows and other parameters are also made available to WRLDC load
dispatchers for monitoring and control of power flows, generations and other grid
parameters.
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12.3 Energy Management System (EMS)

a) Consequent upon the Electricity Act 2003 and Availability Based Tariff, some of
the standard EMS functions available under the ULDC contract need major
customization and modeling. Action has been initiated during 7th ULDC O&M
meeting held at Mumbai for carrying out network modeling. Based on the present
operational exigency, PNA and SDF modules are implemented in WR. The PNA
provides network analysis, both real time as well as study mode, contingency
analysis which play increasingly important role in grid operation. It has equipped
the control centre operators with means of identifying and analyzing potential
operating problems as well as formulating various remedial strategies in an online
system environment. A detailed procedure to run Real Time Network Analysis
(RTNA) and Study Mode Network Analysis (STNA) is enclosed at Annex-XIX for
reference.
12.4 Communication System
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dedicated communication backbone system has been established under ULDC scheme
consisting of fiber optic and PLCC communication. An alternate physical route between
WRLDC and SLDCs has been established (MTNL/BSNL) to provide reliability and
redundancy in data communication channel. The wide band communication data flow
diagram is shown in picture below.
12.5 Operational Requirements

a) Validation / Correctness of Data :
The entire gamut of real time monitoring of the regional grid and EMS functions
depends upon the availability, reliability and authenticity of telemetered data. It is
therefore essential that various control centers i.e., RSCC / SLDCs / Sub LDCs /
substations take responsibility towards authenticity / validation of the data on a
regular basis so that the facilities created in the scheme is optimally utilized to
benefit the grid operation. It is therefore considered essential that each control
centre i.e., RSCC/SLDCs/Sub LDCs/substation takes up the exercise of data
validation / authenticity periodically preferably once in three month or whenever
any discrepancy is noticed to ensure that the data flow to the control centers from
various nodes are error free.
b) Availability of Speech and Data Communication System
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In the event of commissioning of new generating station / substation /

transmission elements etc., it is essential that reliable and efficient speech and
data communication system are provided by the concerned agency to facilitate
data up to WRLDC / SLDC as the case may be. In this connection, clause 4.6.2
of IEGC is relevant and hence reproduced below:
Reliable and efficient speech and data communication system shall be provided
to facilitate necessary communication and data exchange, and supervision /
control of the grid by the RLDC, under normal and abnormal conditions. All
agencies shall provide systems to telemeter power system parameter such as
flow, voltage and status of switches / transformer taps etc. in line with interface
requirements and other guidelines made available to RLDC / SLDC as the case
may be, shall also be established by the concerned agency as specified by CTU
in connection agreement. All agencies in coordination with CTU shall provide the
required facilities at their respective ends and RLDC / SLDC as specified in the
connection agreement.
c) Availability of RTUs
Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) constitute an important element of the SCADA
system for transfer of analog measurands and status indications continuously
from various nodes to the control centre. Hence, it is essential that RTUs installed
in the system and reporting to the different control centers are monitored and
maintained in a proper way to ensure continuity of data. Failure of any RTU may
cause stoppage of data and thereby may lead to operational problem. Hence, it is
important that any problem encountered in RTU causing failure of data to the
control centre is attended at the earliest preferably within 24 hours so that
information flow is restored at the earliest.
d) Availability of Dedicated Communication System
In order to transfer the real time data from RTUs to sub-SLDCs / SLDCs /
WRLDC, communication backbone network consisting of fiber optic and PLCC
end links are provided and the same need to be maintained properly. In case of
any failure of the link i.e., fiber cut between two locations causing complete failure
of upstream data, failure of supply to the repeater station etc., and immediate
action needs to be initiated by the concerned authority to restore the system data
as quick as possible preferably within 24 hours to avoid any operational problem.
e) Upkeep / Maintenance of Control Centers
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All out efforts should be made by WRLDC / SLDC / sub-SLDCs to ensure that
proper environmental conditions are maintained in all the control centers for
proper functioning of the equipment and in the event of failure of any auxiliary
system such as Air conditioning, UPS etc., immediate action is initiated by the
concerned to restore the system at the earliest.
12.6 STOA System

The STOA software module developed by CDAC was customized to meet Worlds
special needs and was implemented on Dual Server/Shared Storage platform of IBM
make with Red Hat Linux OS and JBOSS/Myself. The STOA application of CDAC is now
fully functional and entire process is fully automated with specific operational training
imparted to users from Control Room as well as from Open Access Group of WRLDC.
The system is in operation from May 2010.
12.7 IMS implementation and certification

The Integrated Management System as per PAS99:2012 has been implemented in
WRLDC integrating four standards viz., (1) ISO9001 - Quality Management System
(QMS), (2) ISO14001 Environment Management System (EMS), (3)BS OHSAS 18001
Occupational Health and safety and (4)ISO27001 Information Security Management
System. The same is implemented at all RLDCs/NLDC with WRLDC as lead RLDC. The
implementation of IMS has brought in several new concepts with added awareness for
quality, environment, and safety and information security in functioning of all
departments. In addition, the Risk Management also has undergone change with this
new outlook. All RLDCs/NLDC are certified by BSI for IMS compliance to relevant
standards w.e.f.21.03.2010.
12.9 SCADA data on WRLDC intranet

Western region important grid parameters such as generation, line flows, 400kV bus
voltage, constituents actual drawl from grid etc. are archived from SCADA real time
values and stored in ORACLE data base. A Web-browser based Interface is provided on
WRLDC intranet for access of all historical data for analysis and other user requirement.
The data can be accessed from WRLDC intranet SCADAReportsGenerations/Line
Flows/Voltages and SCADAReportsABT
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CHAPTER 13
WIDE AREA MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS IN WR
1.1 Introduction
One of the greatest advantages of synchrophasor technology is availability of time
synchronized data
obtained from various grid stations spread across a wide
geographical area covering thousands of square kilometers. With the help of
Synchrophasor technology, system operators can monitor the magnitude and angle of
each phase of the three phase voltage/current, frequency, rate of change of frequency
and angular separation at every few millisecond interval (say 40 milliseconds) in the
Load Despatch Centre. Thus the transient / dynamic behavior of the power system can
be observed in near real-time at the control centre which hitherto was possible only in
offline mode in the form of substation Disturbance Records or through offline dynamic
simulations performed on network models.
The endeavor started with a demo project in the year 2012 with two Phasor
Measurement Units (PMUs) at Raipur and Bhadrawati substations and one Phasor Data
Concentrator (PDC) at WRLDC, subsequently interim project with eleven number of
PMUs was commissioned. As on date Nineteen PMUs are reporting to WRLDC PDC.
Thus within a span of two years synchrophasor initiatives resulted in understanding and
harnessing the benefits of the technology with a vision towards large scale deployment
of PMUs all over the grid.
1.2 WAMS Pilot Projects details

WRLDC has installed PMUs (National Intruments-cRIO-9024) in selected eleven
locations under WR PMU/PDC Interim Pilot Project, four PMUs (SEL) under NLDC
project, Two PMUs are installed by Independent Power Producer (IPP), and two more
PMUs are installed under demonstration project. PDC installed to align and aggregate
the all Nineteen PMUs data. Visualization and historian software is installed at WRLDC
to store data as well as operator console visualization. Real time data is being
transmitted through dedicated communication links from respective sites, and are having
a bandwidth ranging from 64Kbps to 2Mbps depending upon location and feasibility. All
the PMUs transfer the Synchrophasor data to PDC in IEEE C37.11-2005/2011 standard.
The Geographical locations of PMUs in western region are shown in Figure 13.1.
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Figure 13.1 Geographical locations of PMUs in Western region
List of National Instruments (NI) PMUs installed under WRLDC pilot project
S No.
Region
Sub-station
CT Connection
(Feeders )
PT Connection
WRTS-I
Boisar
Phadge, Tarapur2
Bus-1
WRTS-I
Bhadravati
Raipur-2, Raipur3
Bus-1
WRTS-I
Solapur
400kV
Kolhaur-1, Parli-1
Bus-1
WRTS-I
Korba
Bhatpara,
Generator-6
Bus-2
WRTS-I
Vindhyachal
Jabalpur-1,
Bus-1
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Korba-1
6
WRTS-I
Sholapur
765kV
Raichur- 1 & 2
Bus-1
WRTS-II
Dehgam
Gandhar-2,
Pirana-2
Bus-1
WRTS-II
Itarsi
Jabalpur-2,
Indore-2
Bus-1
WRTS-II
Satna
Bina-3,
Vindyachal-3
Bina-3
10
WRTS-II
Bina MP
Bina PGCIL-1,
Bhopal-1
Bus-1
11
WRTS-II
CGPL
Mundra
Limbdi-2, GT-3
Bus-2
List of SEL PMUs installed under NLDC pilot project

S.No
Region
WRTS-II
Sub-station
CT Connection
(Feeders )
PT Connection
Jabalpur
Itarsi-2,
Vindyachal-4
Bus-1, Bus-2
WRTS-I
Raipur
Korba-3,
Raigarh-1
Bus-1, Bus-2
WRTS-II
Asoj
Indore-1
Bus-1
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WRTS-I
Kalwa
Phadge-II,
Kharghar
Bus-1, Bus-2
List of Demo GE PMUs

S.No
Region
Substation
CT Connection
(Feeders )
PT Connection
WRTS-II
Itarsi
Jabalpur-1
Bus-1
WRTS-II
Jabalpur
Itarsi-1
Bus-1
List of IPP PMUs

S.No
Region
Substation
CT Connection
(Feeders )
PT Connection
WRTS-II
APL
Mundra
(Siemens)
Dehgam-2,
Hadala
Bus-1
WRTS-I
Dhariwal
(NI)
Bhadrawathi2,Dhariwal-2
Bus-1
1.3 WAMS Applications at WRLDC

The availability of Synchrophasor data at control center has become first-hand
information for grid operator to view and analyze any transient phenomenon occurring in
the grid. Various events that were went un-noticed with present SCADA system can now
be detected and analyzed, opening up a completely new era in power system monitoring
and control. There is a paradigm shift in monitoring the grid after the commissioning of
Synchrophasor pilot projects. Now-a-days control centre operator first observes the
signature of events through PMUs data and then refers to SCADA system for the details
of the events.
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Applications based on Synchrophasor data has become an effective tool for analysis of
grid events and facilitated preparation of an accurate first information report of an event
occurring in the grid.
Apart from post fault analysis, synchrophasor data has been utilized for monitoring &
analysis of oscillation, Computation of Frequency Response Characteristic, Validation of
correct operation of protection system, island detection & re-synchronization of grid,
Dynamic model validation, Visualization of special events such as HVDC frequency
controller testing.
Various customized displays have been made for providing situational awareness on the
grid at WRLDC control room. These displays include frequency, df/dt, sequence
voltages, sequence currents, phase voltages, phase currents and low frequency modes
existing in the system.
Geographical locations of PMUs and Communication status
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Visualization of Voltage magnitudes at WRLDC
Visualization of low frequency dominant modes
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With nineteen numbers of PMUs installed throughout the Western Region by POSOCO,
the visibility of the power system state at sub-seconds level has enhanced to a fair level.
Experience gained from pilot projects has increased confidence level wherein we are at
the threshold of the URTDSM project involving 1700 PMUs all over India.
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Annex-I
FLOW-GATES OF WESTERN REGION
NAME
List of Lines / ICT comprising the

Flow Gate
Limit (MW)
Violation of this flow gate limit

occurs when high demand in
Maharashtra coincides with low
demand in Chattisgarh/M.P. and
there is injection from ER to WR.
Bhilai Flow
Gate
400 kV Bhilai Seoni

400 kV Bhilai-Koradi
400 kV Bhilai-Bhadrawati
400 kV Raipur-Bhadrawati T/C
400 kV Raipur-Wardha D/C
4200
Wardha
Flow
Gate
1. 400kV Wardha-Akola D/C

2. 400kV Wardha-Parli D/C
2480
DD/DNH
Import
400 / 220 kV 3 X 315 MVA Vapi ICTs

400 / 220 kV 315 MVA Kala ICT
1200
ESIL
Import
400 / 220 kV 2 X 500 MVA Hazira

ICT
Suggested Reliability Measures
600 MW
Or
1100 Amp
Reduce generation in Chattisgarh

Reduce load / increase generation
in Maharashtra
Increase generation at Koyna / SSP
In required curtail STOA from W3 to
Maharashtra
Increase generation at Koyna
Regulate generation in IEPL /
Mouda / APML Tiroda
Regulate load in Maharashtra
Load regulation in DD /DNH
In case of planned shutdown /
tripping of one ICT at Hazira, ICT
loading to be restricted to 350 MW
Increase captive generation in ESIL
Injection
from APL to
Gujarat
Export from
Sipat during
loss of 765
kV SipatBilaspurSeoni lines
400 kV APL-Sami-Dehgam-1
400 kV APL-Sami-Dehgam-2
400 kV APL-Hadala S/C
400 kV APL-Varsana-Hadala
220 kV APL-Nanikhakar-1
220 kV APL-Nanikhakar-2
220 kV APL-Tappar-1
220 kV APL-Tappar-2
1000 MVA Sipat ICT-1
1000 MVA Sipat ICT-2
2400
Increase power order on HVDC

Mundra - Mohindargarh bipole
Decrease generation at APL
2200
In case of tripping of 765 kV SipatBilaspur D/C or Bilaspur-Seoni D/C

and failure of SPS
Reduce generation at Sipat
NAME
Export from
CGPL in
case of
contingency
List of Lines / ICT comprising the

Flow Gate
400 kV CGPL-Bachau-1
400 kV CGPL-Bachau-2
400 kV CGPL-Jetpur-1
400 kV CGPL-Jetpur-2
400 kV CGPL-Limdi-1
400 kV CGPL-Limdi-2
400 kV Bachau-Vadavi-1
400 kV Bachau-Vadavi-2
Limit (MW)
3100
Suggested Reliability Measures
If export is more than 3100 MW and

one of the 8 lines trip, CGPL to
back down generation by 800 MW
(in any two units) & if two lines trip
CGPL to trip one unit.
Note: The above is intended only as a broad guideline. In real time operation there could be
several other reasons for overload and the WRLDC operator is empowered to take any other
decision in real time.
*******
Annex-II
ACTION PLAN FOR MAJOR CONTINGENCIES
S.
No
Major Contingencies that

occurred in the past
Tripping of HVDC ChandrapurPadghe Bi-pole
Tripping of HVDC MundraMohindargarh bi-pole
Tripping of 400 kV Parli-Pune D/C

OR
Tripping of 400 kV Parli-Lonikhand
D/C
Suggested Actions
a. Take all lines in the parallel East-West
corridor within Maharashtra into service to the
extent possible
b. Increase generation at SSP / Koyna / Jaigad /
Kawas / Gandhar to the extent possible
c. Increase Generation at Tarapur / CGPL
d. Maintain Koyna generation above 1600 MW
and / or increase generation Jaigad
e. Restrict Maharshtra drawal schedule
5200MW
a. Take all lines in the WR-NR and WR-ER lines
in service to the extent possible
b. Back down APL Generation to restrict
injection from APL to Gujarat system to 2400
MW
c. Maximize export to NR on HVDC Vindhyachal
BTB
d. Maximize export to SR on HVDC Gazuwaka
BTB
e. Reduce generation at SSP / Kawas / Gandhar
f. Reduce generation at Sasan / CGPL /
Vindhyachal / Korba
g. Curtail LTA/MTOA/STOA transactions from
WR-NR
a. Ensure availability of lines from Akola and
Bhusawal towards Aurangabad
b. Ensure availability of lines from
SSP/Khandwa - Dhule to Bableshwar
c. Maximise power order on HVDC ChandrapurPadghe Bipole
d. Increase generation at SSP / Koyna / Jaigad /
Kawas / Gandhar
e. Restrict drawal schedule of Maharashtra from
generators located in North-eastern part of
the grid
Format for Declaration of TTC/ ATC
Annex-III(a)
Congestion Msg format-II to VI
Annex-III(b)
Annex-IV
RGMO/FGMO Implementation Status in WR as on 30th June 2014
Name of Entity
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh
CGPL
NCA
SASAN
NTPC
ESSAR Mahan
NSPCL
KSK
KWPCL
DB POWER
JPL
LANCO
IEPL
EMCO
WR_Total
RGMO Eligible
Units
Total
MW
Number
RGMO/FGMO Available
Available
MW
Number
RGMO/FGMO Not
Available
Not Available
MW
Number
90
16271
37
6613
53
9658
58
6445
12
2210
46
4235
35
10271
19
6185
16
4086
10
1960
120
1840
4150
4150
11
1450
10
1400
50
1320
660
660
24
9680
16
7420
2260
600
600
500
500
600
600
600
600
600
600
1600
1000
600
600
600
270
270
600
600
251
57517
114
32658
137
24859
Annex-V
Approved Under Frequency Load Shedding scheme in WR
A. Discrete Under Frequency Relays (UFR) Setting
Freq.
(Hz)
Time
Delay
49.2
49.0
48.8
48.6
Inst.
Inst.
Inst.
Inst.
Recommended
Load relief
(MW)
2060
2070
2080
2100
Guj
Load Relief (MW) Recommended

MP Mah* CG
Goa DD
580
580
580
590
460
460
460
465
805
810
815
820
150
150
155
155
25
25
25
25
10
15
15
15
DNH
30
30
35
35
B. Frequency Trend Relays (df/dt)
STATE
GUJARAT
MADHYA
PRADESH
CHATTISGA
RH
MAHARASHT
RA
**TPC
(Mumbai)
Total load
relief
Stage I
(49.9 / 0.1 Hz / sec)
Stage II
(49.9 / 0.2 Hz / sec)
Stage III
(49.9 / 0.4 Hz / sec)
Required
Implemented
Load
Load relief
relief
Required
Load
relief
Implemented
Load relief
Required
Load
relief
Implemented
Load relief
1006
905
1454
1001
1610
361
475
355
415
392
445
27
120
37
40
120
40
546
370
621
1131
686
522
60
2000
82
965
2000
273
3040
2472
2617
* As per discussion in 119th Protection Committee Meeting of WRPC, the df/dt relays in Gujarat
are set at 0.2 Hz/sec, 0.3 Hz/s and 0.4 Hz/s. Total Load Relief implemented at 0.3 Hz / sec is
399 MW.
** TPC - Load Relief of 931 MW at 49.9 Hz / 0.5 Hz / sec
*******
Annex-VI
Under Voltage Load Shedding Relays in WR
A) Madhya Pradesh
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
Name of
S/S
400 kV
Indore
400 kV
Nagda
Name of feeders
Setting
Load relief (MW)
132 KV Jetpur
132 KV Dhar
132 KV Alot
132 KV Mahitpur
A few 33 KV feeders
360 KV , 5 Sec delay
100 MW
360 KV , 5 Sec delay
100 MW
B) No Under Voltage Load shedding Relays provided in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh,

Goa, DD and DNH systems.
*******
Annex-VII
ISLANDING SCHEMES IN WR
1. MUMBAI (TPC & REL) POWER SYSTEM
1.1. Islanding scheme for the Mumbai Metropolis, Island can meet the load of 1800 MW
with generation at Trombay (1330MW), Bhira (150 MW), Bhivpuri (72MW), Khopoli
(72 MW), Bhira PSG (150 MW) of TPC and Dahanu (2x250 MW) of REL.
1.2. The first level of separation of TPC+REL system from MSETCL system at 47.9 Hz
with the tripping of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
110 kV Kalyan(TPC)-Kalwa(MSETCL) at Kalyan(TPC)

110 kV Borivali(TPC)-Borivali(MSETCL) D/C at Borivali(TPC)
220 kV Borivali(TPC)=Borivali(MSETCL)-I
110 kV Salsette(TPC)-Kalyan(TPC)-Kalwa(MSETCL) at Salsette and Kalyan
substations of TPC
e. 220 kV Trombay(TPC)-Trombay(MSETCL) D/C at Trombay(TPC)
1.3. The second level of separation of TPC system from MSETCL system at 47.9 Hz
under reverse power condition (with flow from TPC to MSETCL) with the tripping of:
a. 110 kV Trombay (TPC)-Trombay(MSETCL) D/C at Trombay TPC
b. 110 kV Kalwa-Kalyan S/C
c. 220 kV Kalwa(MSETCL)-Salsette(TPC) D/C at Salsette (TPC)
1.4. The separation of REL system from MSETCL system shall also take place at 47.9
Hz with reverse power condition of power flowing from REL to MSETCL with the
tripping of:
a. 220kV Boisar-Versova
b. 220kV Boisar-Dahanu.
1.5. In the event of failure of primary protection for islanding, backup RPUF relay set at
47.9 Hz with 0.5 seconds time delay is set to trip the same breaker. LBB protection
is provided to take care of stuck breaker condition.
1.6. TPC system separates from REL system when 220kV Borivali (TPC)-Aarey (REL)
D/C interconnections open at 47.7 Hz under reverse power condition (with power
flow from TPC to REL).In addition to this REL separates from TPC at 47.6 Hz
1.7. In REL system, UF load shedding is done to ensure that the system remains
connected with TPC system and survives after separation from TPC.
1.8. AUFLS (discrete) of about 800 MW set at 47.9 Hz is provided at TPC to ensure load
generation balance in TPC subsequent to islanding. In addition, there is frequency
trend relays set at 49.0 Hz at 0.5 Hz/sec in TPC system to ensure successful
islanding.
2. GIPCL islanding scheme in gujarat

The islanding scheme to save about 145 MW generation at GIPCL Stage-I
132kV Vatwa-Ranasan D/C
The 100MW gas based station islands with radial load of Vatwa
(Ahmedabad)
The islanding takes place at 47.6 Hz.
3. Kakrapara Islanding Scheme Of N.P.C

3.1. Islanding scheme to save the units (2x220MW) at Kakrapara Atomic Power station
along with the loads of Vapi. Islanding caters to 300-350 MW load of Vapi in Gujarat
and UTs of DD & DNH.
3.2. Separation points
220kV Kakrapar - Haldarwa
220kV Tarapur - Vapi
220kV Navsari - Vapi
220kV Kakrapar Vav
3.3. Frequency setting at Kakrapara & Vapi 47.8 Hz with 0.6 seconds delay or 48 Hz with
0.8 Hz/sec rate.
Remarks: Presently the scheme is not kept in operation
4. Ahmedabad Electricity Company (AE Co.) Islanding Scheme

AE Company has the installed generation capacity of 600 MW with unit wise details as under
Station C: Thermal: 2x30 MW
Station D: Thermal: 1x120 MW
Station E: Thermal: 1x110 MW
Station F: Thermal: 1x110 MW
Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) Vatwa: Gas: 100 MW
The islanding scheme operated at a frequency of 47.8 Hz or when 220 kV Sabarmati-AE Co
lines carry 80 MW each circuit
Procedure for integration of new Elements in the WR Grid
Annex-VIII(a)
Annex-VIII (b)
Documents submitted by Transmission Licensee to RLDCs
Annexure
Subject
Remarks
Annexure A1
Intimation regarding anticipated charging of the line along

with other documents
As per Format I
Annexure A2
List of elements to be charged a n d Element Rating details As per Format I A
Annexure A3
Annexure A4
Annexure A5
Annexure A6
Annexure B1
Single line diagram of the concerned sub stations, along with

status of completion of each dia/bus/breakers
List of SCADA points to be made available (as per
standard requirement, RLDC would need all MW and MVAr
data, voltage and frequency of all the buses, all the breaker
and isolator positions, OLTC tap positions, Main1/Main2
protection operated signals)
Type and Location of Energy meters as per relevant CEA

regulations
Connection Agreement, wherever applicable along with all
annexures
Request for charging of the new transmission element along
with the summary of the undertakings being submitted
As per Format III
Annexure B2
Undertaking in respect of Protective systems
As per Format III A
Annexure B3
Undertaking in respect of Telemetry and communication
As per Format III B
Annexure B4
Undertaking in respect of Energy metering
As per Format III C
Annexure B5
Undertaking in respect of Statutory clearances
As per Format III D
Annexure C1
Annexure C2
Request for issuance of successful trial operation

As per Format V
certificate
Values
of the concerned line flows and related
voltages just before and after charging of the element
Annexure C3
Special Energy meter (SEM) Reading for the trial
Annexure C4
Output of Disturbance Recorders / Event Loggers
Annexure A1
Format I
Intimation by Transmission Licensee regarding anticipated charging of new elements
<Name of Transmission Licensee>
Name of the transmission element
Type of Transmission Element
: Transmission Line / ICT / Bus Reactor / Line Reactor / Bus

/ Bay/Series Capacitor/Series Reactor
Voltage Level
: AC/DC
Owner of the Transmission Asset
Likely Date and time of Charging
kV
Likely Date and time of start of Trial Operation :

Place:
Date:
(Name and Designation of the authorized person with official seal)
Encl: Please provide full details.
Annexure A2 : Format IA: List of elements to be charged a n d Element Rating details
Annexure A3 : Single line diagram of the concerned sub stations, alongwith status of completion of
each dia/bus/breakers
Annexure A4: List of SCADA points to be made available
Annexure A5: Location of installation of Energy meters as per relevant CEA regulations
Annexure A6: Connection Agreement, if applicable along with all annexures
Annexure A2
Format I A
List of elements to be charged and Element Rating details
I.
List of Elements to be charged:
II.
Element Ratings
a. Transmission Line
1
2
3
4
5
6
From Substation
To Substation
Voltage Level (kV)
Line Length (km)
Conductor Type
No of sub Conductors
b.
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
Voltage (HV kV / LV kV)

Capacity (MVA)
Transformer Vector group
Total no of taps
Nominal Tap Position
Present Tap Position
Tertiary Winding Rating and Ratio
% Impedance
c.
1
2
3
4
5
ICT
Shunt / Series Reactor

Substation Name / Line Name
Voltage
MVAR Rating
Switchable / Non Switchable
In case of Bus Reactor, whether it can be taken as line
reactor
Format II
<Name of RLDC>
Acknowledgement of Receipt by RLDC
This is to acknowledge that the intimation of likely charging of (Name of the transmission element)
has been received from (Name of the owner of the transmission asset) on (Date).
Kindly complete the technical formalities in connection with energy metering, protection and real time
data and communication facilities and inform us of the same three (3) days before charging of the above
transmission element as per Formats III, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC and IIID.
Or
The intimation is incomplete and the following information may be submitted within three (3) days
of issue of this acknowledgment receipt.
1.
2.
3.
..
Date
Signature
Name:
Designation:
RLDC
Annexure B1
Format III
<Name of Transmission Licensee>
Request by Transmission Licensee for first time charging and
start of Trial Operation
Past references:
Name of the transmission element
Type of Transmission Element
: Transmission Line / ICT / Bus Reactor / Line

Reactor / Bus / Bay
Voltage Level
Owner of the Transmission Asset
Proposed Date and time of first time Charging
Proposed Date and time of Trial Operation
Place:
Date:
Encl:
Annexure B2 : Undertaking in respect of Protective systems as per Format IIIA
Annexure B3 : Undertaking in respect of Telemetry and communication as per Format IIIB
Annexure B4: Undertaking in respect of Energy metering as per Format IIIC
Annexure B5: Undertaking in respect of Statutory clearances as per Format IIID
Annexure B2
Format IIIA
< Name and Address of Transmission Licensee>
Undertaking by Transmission Licensee in respect of Protective systems
The following transmission element is proposed to be charged on
around
hours.
S no and Name of transmission element
<date> tentatively
1.0
It is certified that a l l the systems as stipulated in PartIII of the Central Electricity Authority
(Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2007 (as amended from
time to time) have been tested and commissioned and would be in position when the
element is taken into service.
2.0
The protective relay settings have been done as per the guidelines of the Regional
Power Committee (RPC) as per section 5.2 l of the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC). The
necessary changes have also been made/would be made appropriately for the following lines
at the following substations:
Sl No:
Name of the substation Name of the line
Place:
Date:
Annexure B3
Format IIIB
Undertaking by Transmission Licensee in respect of Telemetry and communication
around
<date> tentatively
hours.
S no and Name of transmission element:

The list of data points that would be made available to RLDC in real time had been indicated vide
communication dated
_. It is certified that the following data points have been mapped
and real time data would flow to RLDC immediately as the element is charged and commissioned.
S
Name
no
substation
of
Data point (analog as well Point to point

as
digital)
identified
earlier
Communication dated
in checking
done
jointly
with
RLDC
Data
would
be Remarks
available at RLDC (path
may be
(Y/N)
specified)
(Y/N)
1
Sending end
Analog
Digital
SoE
Main Channel
Standby Channel
Voice Communication
(Specify:
)
Receiving end Analog
Digital
SoE
Main Channel
Standby Channel
Voice Communication
(Specify:
)
It is also certified that the data through main channel is made available to RLDC as well as alternate
communication channel is available for data transfer to RLDC to ensure reliable and redundant data
as per IEGC (as amended from time to time). Also, Voice communication is established as per IEGC. The
arrangements are of permanent nature. In case of any interruption in data in real time, the
undersigned undertakes to get the same restored at the earliest.
Place:
Date:
Annexure B4
Format IIIC
Undertaking by Transmission Licensee in respect of Energy metering
around
<date> tentatively
hours.
S no and Name of transmission element:
Special Energy Meters (SEMs) conforming to CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations,
2006 have been installed and commissioned. The SEMs are calibrated in compliance of regulation 9 of
PartI of CEA (Technical Standard for Grid Connectivity) Regulations 2007 as per the following details:
S
Name
of
no
substation
Sending end
Receiving
Feeder name
Make of meter
Meter
CT
PT/CVT
no
Ratio
Ratio
end
Data Format Conformity:

Polarity as per Convention:
Time Drift Correction carried out:
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes/No
The data from the above meters would be forwarded on weekly basis to the RLDC as per section
6.4.21 of the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) (as amended from time to time) and also as and
when requested by the RLDC.
(RLDC to indicate the email ids where the data has to be forwarded).
Place:
Date:
Annexure B5
Format III D
Undertaking by transmission licensee in respect of statutory clearances
It is hereby certified that all statutory clearances in accordance with relevant CERC Regulations and
CEA standards/regulations for charging of
have been
obtained from the concerned authorities.
Place:
Date:
Format IV
Approval for charging and trial run
<Name of RLDC>
Approval no:
To,
The Transmission Licensee,
Sub: Charging and trial run of <Name of Transmission element>Provisional approval

Ref: 1) Your application dated in FormatI
2) RLDC response dated
in FormatII
3) Your request and details forwarded on dated
in Format III, IIIA, IIIB IIIC and IIID
Madam/Sir,
1) The above documents have been examined by RLDC and permission for charging of
<Name of Transmission element> on or after
_ is hereby accorded. This
approval is provisional and in the intervening period, if any of the conditions given in
the undertakings submitted by you are found to be violated, the approval stands
cancelled. Kindly obtain a real time code from the appropriate RLDC for each
element switching as well as commencement of trial operation.
2) The following shortcomings have been observed in the documents at S no 3) above.
a.
b.
c.
Please rectify the above shortcomings at the earliest to enable RLDC to issue the
provisional approval for test charging, commissioning and trial operation of <Name
of transmission element>.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(Name and designation of authorized personnel with seal)
Annexure C1
FormatV
Transmission Licensee request for issuance of successful trial operation certificate
<Name of transmission licensee>
To,
<Name of RLDC>
Sub:
Successful trial operation of <Name of Transmission element>request for issue

of certificate.
Ref:
i) Our application dated in FormatI

ii) Your acknowledgement dated in FormatII
iii) Our application dated in FormatIII along with Format IIIA, IIIB IIIC and IIID
iv) Provisional approval dated issued by your office.
v) Real time codes from RLDC on
Madam/Sir,
Referring to the above correspondence, this is to inform you the successful charging
and trial operation of <Name of Transmission element> from to (time & date).
Please find enclosed the following :
1. A plot of the MW/MVAr power flow during the 24 hour trial operation based on the
substation SCADA is enclosed at AnnexureB1.
2. The Energy Meter readings have already been mailed to your office on ________. The
15minute time block wise readings for the trial operation period is enclosed at
AnnexureB2
3. Event Logger a n d N u m e r i c a l Relay or D i s t u r b a n c e Recorder outputs
at AnnexureB3 indicating all the switching operations related to the element. It is
further to certify that the time synchronization of numerical relay, event logger and
disturbance recorder has been established.
It is requested that a certificate of successful trial operation may kindly be issued at
the earliest.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(
)
<Name and Designation of authorized person with official seal>
Encl: Annexure C2: Plot of MW/MVAr flow during 24 hour trial operation.
Annexure C3: E ne r gy M e t e r
AnnexureC4: Re a d in g Numerical relay or Disturbance Recorder (DR) output and Event
Logger output.
Format-VI
<Name and Address of the Load Despatch Centre>
Certificate Number:
Date:
Certificate of completion of Trial Operation of Transmission Element

Reference:
from Transmission Licensee to RLDC in FormatI and IA.
i.
Communication dated
ii.
Communication from RLDC dated
to Transmission Licensee in FormatII.
iii.
Communication from Transmission Licensee to RLDC dated
in Format III, IIIA,
IIIB, IIIC and IIID.
iv.
Provisional approval dated
from RLDC to Transmission Licensee for charging
in real time in FormatIV.
v.
Real time code issued by RLDC on
_from Transmission Licensee in FormatV after trial operation.
vi.
Communication dated
Based on the above reference, it is hereby certified that the following Transmission element has
successfully completed the trial operation:
Name of the Transmission Asset:
Owner of the Transmission Asset :
Date and Time of Energization for
commencement of successful trial
run operation
Date/time
of
completion
successful trial run operation
of
This certificate is being issued in accordance with Regulation 5 of CERC (Terms and
Condition of Tariff) Regulations, 2014 to certify successful completion of trial operation of
transmission element. Usage of this certificate for any other purpose is prohibited.
Signature
Name and Designation of the

issuing Officer with official seal
Place
Copy to:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Transmission System Owner

Member Secretary, RPC
Head, NLDC
Any other agency, if required
Annex-IX
Check List & Information to be submitted by New Regional Entity to RLDC
Sr.
Item
No.
Name of the New Regional Entity:
Name of the Region / Concerned RLDC:
I
A
B
C
2
A
B
C
D
I
3
A
B
C
I)
Ii
F
(3
4
A
B
C
5
A
6
A
B
7
A
B
C
D
Metering Details
Main Meters (feeder wise, with nos.)
Standby Meter (feeder wise, with nos.)
Check Meter (feeder wise. with nos.)
Generation
Total Installed Capacity (MW)
No. of Units
Capacity of each unit (MW)
FGM() / RGMO capability as per IEGC.
Collected unit wise details
[)ate of Commercial Operation (unit wise)
Transmission Connectivity
Voltage Level (kV)
No. of Circuits
Node of Connectivity to the Grid
(in case of more than one node, add rows)
Date of the charging of lines / connection to the
Grid (node wise)
Map / L)iagram showing connectivity to the Grid
Details of Reactive Compensation
Details of Transformers Number. MVA
rating. Voltage Ratio, vector of each
transformer bank
Protection
Details of Protective Relays obtained
Whether Protection Settings have been supplied
to the
RLDC
for Protection
Coordination
Any Special
Protections
Schemes used
Station Details
Single Line / Bus Diagram identi1iing all
equipment
Telemetry
Type of Data Gateway (Remote Terminal Unit!
Substation Automation System Gateway)
Data Communication connectivity followed (As per
interface requirement and other
guideline made available by the
respective RLDC)
Communication
Details of the communication media, interface and
capacity being targeted for connection for
Data Communication Main Channel
[)etails of the communication media, interface and
capacity being targeted for connection for
Data Communication Standby
Channel
Voice Communication Main
Voice Communication Standby
Available I
Not Available /
Value
Remark
Integration of Station Data in the SCADA of the

Concerned RLDC
F Integration of Station Data in the SCADA of NLDC
G L)etails of any dedicated communication (Voice /
Data) that the Station has with another Control
Area and the neighboring station
S Manning of the Control Room
A Contact details (Telephone, FAX)
I) Contact person
C Escalation Matrix starting from Control Room Shift
Incharge to Senior Level
I) Details of the Shift Operation
9 Modification of various applications to include the New Regional Entity at the
Concerned RLDC
A Scheduling
B Metering
C Accounting (UI/RE)
Reporting Systems
D I las the new entity been informed about the
information submission requirements to the
RLDCs along with periodicity?
10 Bank Account Details of the new Regional Entity
A Bank Account No.
B Bank Name & Branch
C Bank Address
RLDC bank account details been intimated to the
D new
Agreement Details
11 entity
A Quantum for which LTA has been sought (MW)
B Long Term Agreement (MW) for which PPA exists
C Medium Term Agreement (MW) for which PPA
exists
12 Simulation Studies
A Incorporation in the assessment of Transfer
Capability
13 Undertakings to be obtained
A Undertaking obtained from new entity that it is not
going to breach any PPA to sell in short term
14 Intimation to Concerned RPC about addition of a New Regional Entity
A Intimation sent
B Inclusion in the REA
Common Message Format
Annex-X
Annex-XI(a)
Deviation Charge Applicable as per the DSM Regulation with effect from 17.02.14
Volume Cap on Drawal by Buyer (wef 17.2.2014)
Annex-XI(b)
Volume Cap on Injection by Seller (wef 17.2.2014)
Annex-XI(c)
Annex-XII
List of EHV Feeders that may be hand tripped during High Voltage
Gujarat:
One circuit of 400 kV Ranchodpura-Chorania D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Dehgam-Nagda D/C
400 kV Amreli-Chorania S/C
One circuit of 400 kV Ranchodpura-kansari D/C (if the power flows from Kankroli /
Bhinmal to Kansari)
400 kV SSP-Kasor S/C
400 kV One circuit of CGPL-Jetpur (If CGPL DC is less than 2800 MW)
Madhya Pradesh:
400 kV ISP-Nagda S/C
One circuit of 400 kV Itarsi-Bhopal D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Bhopal-Bina D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Birsinghpur Katni D/C
400 kV Katni-Damoh S/C
One circuit of 400 kV Bpur-Damoh-Bhopal D/C ( if generation at SGTPS is less)
One circuit of 400 kV Khandwa-Rajgarh D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Nagda-Rajgarh-SSP D/C ( if power flows towards SSP).
One circuit of 765 KV Satna-Bina D/C
One circuit of 765kV Sasan-Satna D/C
One circuit of 400 KV Satna-Bina Q/C
One circuit of 400 kV Jabalpur-Itarsi Q/C
One circuit of 400 kV Itarsi-Khandwa D/C( if and only if net power flow is towards NR
from WR).
One circuit of 400 kV Seoni-Khandwa D/C ( preferably circuit without FSC and if and
only if )both Itarsi-Khandwa are in service
One circuit of 400 kV Bina-Sujalpur-Nagda D/C
Maharashtra
One circuit of 400 kV Karad-Kolhapur D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Kolahapur-Mapusa D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Sholapur-Kolhapur D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Bhadrawati-Parli D/C
One circuit of 400 kV Chandrapur-Stage-II-Parli D/C or Chandrapur-Parli S/C
One circuit of 400 kV Bhusawal-Deepnagar-Aurangabad D/C
One circuit of 765 KV Seoni-Wardha D/C
400 kV Lonikhand-Jejuri- Koyna Stage IV.
One circuit of 400 kV SSP-Dhule D/C.
Chhatisgarh
One circuit of 400 kV Raipur- Raigarh (preferably circuit IV)
One circuit of 400 kV Korba-Raipur circuit III and IV (if NTPC Korba DC is less than
2000MW)
One circuit of 400 kV Sipat Raipur (if NTPC Sipat DC is less than 2200MW)
Sl.No.
List of Lines Identified for manual opening as Emergency Measure in WR Annex-XIII

Feeder/ICT
Expd.Load relief by forced LS(MW)
Maharashtra
1
220kV Wardha(PG)-Badner S/C
50
220kV Wardha(PG)-Wardha(MS) S/C
20
220kV Boiser(PG)-Padghe S/C
45
400/220kV Wardha ICT (2x315MVA+1x500MVA)
400kV Boiser(PG)-Padghe S/C
6
7
8
9
400kV Parli(PG)-Parli(MS) one ckt

220kV Boiser(PG)-Boiser (MS) D/C
400/220kV Boiser ICT (2x315MVA)
400kV Sholapur(PG)- Sholapur(MS) S/C
80
120
100/ckt
50
Madhya Pradesh
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
400/220kV 315 MVA Jabalpur one ICT

220kV Jab(PG)-Jab(MP) one ckt
400/220kV 315MVA Satna one ICT
220kV Satna(PG)-Katni one ckt
220kV Seoni-Chindwara one ckt
220kV Satna(PG) -Satna(MP) one ckt
220kV Itarsi(PG)-Hoshangabad S/C
220kV Rajgarh(PG)-Rajgarh(MP) D/C
400/220kV 315MVA Rajgarh one ICT
220kV Seoni(PG)-Seoni(MP) one ckt
400/220kV 315 MVA Seoni one ICT
220kV Khandwa-Nepanagar S/C
220kV Khandwa-Chhegaon one ckt
220kV Itarsi(PG)-Itarsi(MP) S/C
400/220kV Itarsi ICT(1x315MVA)
220kV Bina(PG)-Bina(MP) one ckt
May not give much relief, but give stress to

SLDC to shed load
50/ckt
40/ckt
50/ckt
50
30/ckt
30/ckt
20
60/ckt
30
50
Chhatisgarh
1
2
3
4
5
220kV Raipur(PG)-Doma S/C

220kV Raipur-Urla
220kV Raipur-Bhilai D/C
400/220kV Raipur ICTs(3x315MVA)
220kV Bhatapara(PG)-Suhela T/C
10
20
40/ckt
10
Sl.No.
6
7
8
9
Feeder/ICT
220kV Bhatapara(PG)-Bhatapara(CS) D/C
400/220kV Bhatapara ICTs(2x315MVA)
220kV Raigarh(PG)-Raigarh(CS) D/C
400/220kV Raigarh ICT(2x315MVA)
Expd.Load relief by forced LS(MW)

10
30/ckt
Gujarat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
220kV Dehgam-Ranasan one ckt

220kV Dehgam-Khanpur one ckt
220kV Pirana(PG)-Bhat one ckt
220kV Vapi(PG)-Bhilad one ckt
400/220kV Dehgam ICT(2x315MVA)
220kV Bhimsar(Bachhau)-Morbi D/C
220kV Bhimsar(Bachhau)-Halwad D/C
400/220kV Bachhau ICTs(2x315MVA)
400/220kV Pirana ICT(2x315MVA)
220kV Vapi(PG)-Vapi S/C
20/ckt
50/ckt
20/ckt
10/ckt
50/ckt
45/ckt
30
DD&DNH
1
2
3
4
220kV Vapi-Khadoli -1(DNH)

220kV Vapi-Kharadpada-1(DNH)
220kV Vapi-Magarwada -1(D&D)
400/220kV Vapi ICTs(2x315MVA)
Goa
1
2
3
4
220kV Mapusa-Amona S/C

220kV Mapusa-Ponda S/C
220kV Mapusa-Tivim D/C
400/220kV Mapusa ICTs(2x315MVA)
50/ckt
125/ckt
100/ckt
20
30
35/ckt
-
NB: During opening the feeders the sequence given above may be followed to the extent possible.
However final decision would be taken based on real time loading conditions.
Annex-XIV
Procedure for outage coordination of Transmission Elements
Utilities / Users of Regional Grid to furnish transmission outage plan to WRPC
for the next month by first week of current month
WRPC will discuss the outage plan in OCC meeting and approve. WRPC to
mail the approved outage list all concerned by next day.
Agency proposing the shutdown to intimate WRLDC on D-3, its readiness to

avail the approved outage.
WRLDC to convey Reliability Consent with suggestions for system reliability

on D-1 to all concerned by email after doing system study.
The agency to seek operation code in real-time for availing the outage on the
D-day 15 min prior to the approved plan for outage.
RLDC to issue operation code for approved outage after reviewing the realtime conditions. In case real-time conditions are not favourable, the outage
shall be rescheduled by the requesting agency in consultation with the RLDC
Outage Coordinator.
Agency to return the availed outage within the stipulated times as approved
WRLDC to issue normalisation code to all concerned agencies after return of
shutdown by requesting agency.
Remarks:
Request for Emergency outage can be directly made by the requesting agency to
WRLDC control room and availed with Reliability Suggestion. The nature of
emergency has to be explained by the agency to WRPC in the ensuing OCC
meeting.
Rescheduling of outage approved by OCC / Reliability Coordinator shall be put to

WRPC secretariat for concurrence. After availing WRPC consent the same would be
forwarded to WRLDC outage coordinator.
In case the agency fails to seek code for the outage of an element on the designated
date for which it was approved by the OCC / Reliability Coordinator, the approval
shall be deemed cancelled.
Annex-XV
Format for Affidavit to be submitted by a Regional Entity seeking NOC of RLDC for
Trading in Power Exchange
Annex-XVI
BEST FIT Scheduling of SSP
SALIENT FEATURES
1.
2.
3.
4.
Based on quantum of water allocated for RBPH in Ten Daily issued by SSRRC,
NCA will provide information of total machine hours and MW generation possible
for a given day in advance to the power beneficiary States.
On receipt of above information, each power beneficiary State will submit their
demand (P1) set to NCA in terms of MW (15 minutes time block wise
requirement).
(i)
Based on the first priority demand (P1) set submitted by each power
beneficiary States EMC, NCA will prepare a provisional Best Fit
Schedule and will intimate to each power beneficiary States.
(ii)
In case, even after accommodating the first priority demand (P1) set of
a beneficiary State, some energy still remains to be allocated to them or
if any beneficiary State want to have a review in the power allocated in
the provisional Best Fit Schedule then they can submit the additional
demand (P2) set.
Based on the additional demand (P2) set if submitted by States within the
prescribed Time Line then the provisional Best Fit Schedule will be tuned
accordingly and the day ahead schedule will be finalized and intimated to all
concerned parties.
EMC, NCA will prepare Best Fit Schedule for the next day as per the following
method (Td=Total sum Demand of each power beneficiary State, Tav= Total
Availability in MW in a time block)
In a time block if:
a.
Situation I :
If Td <= Tav, then the power allocated in that time block will be as per the
demand submitted by each power beneficiary State
Example:
GUJ
MAH
MP
Total Demand
Total Availability
Entitlement
168
595.5
283.5
1050
Demand
175
350
175
700
Total
175
350
175
Allocation
b.
Situation II:
If 1 or 2 states submit demand less than their entitlement, then their nonrequisitioned share will be allocated to other power beneficiary State
requesting power more than their share.
Example:
GUJ
MAH
MP
Total Demand
Total Availability
Entitlement
168
595.5
283.5
1050
Demand
175
350
875
1400
Total
175
350
525
Allocation
c.
Situation III:
If Td >Tav & All the three states submit demand more than their
entitlement then Tav will be allocated in 57: 27:16 as per their power
share mentioned in NWDT award.
Example:
GUJ
MAH
MP
Total Demand
Total Availability
Entitlement
168
595.5
283.5
1050
Demand
175
700
875
1750
Total
168
595.5
283.5
Allocation
If there is any mutual agreement among three power beneficiary States
then for particular time blocks adjustment will be made accordingly.
5.
REAL-TIME COORDINATION OF NCA WITH WRLDC
Revision of schedule in Real-time by WRLDC

Shift-in-Charge, EMC, Control Room, NCA, Indore shall be responsible for real
time interaction with WRLDC, SLDC-Jabalpur, Kalwa and Gotri for operation of
SSP machines, any revision in the schedule, running of machines in Condenser
mode and opening of any transmission lines to contain high voltage.[Para 6.8 of
the Best-fit Scheduling Procedure]
NCA shall revise the schedule in real-time under emergency conditions of Grid
requirement (.e.g withdrawal/stoppage of generation, line/corridor congestion)
informed by WRLDC for ensuring Grid security. [Para 10 of the Best-fit Scheduling
Procedure]
Settlement of Energy in case schedule is revised on WRLDCs

instruction
If in any time block RBPH machines were not initially scheduled in the Day ahead
schedule but on the request of WRLDC to meet the Grid requirement if any RBPH
machines do run then the energy so generated (Sum of recorded readings of all
the 6 Nos. of SEM (PGCIL) installed after Generator Transformer of each RBPH
machines) in that time block will be distributed in the ratio prescribed in NWDT
Award. [Para 8.8 (v) of the Best-fit Scheduling Procedure]
If in any time block WRLDC request to run additional machines then the power
generated from these additional machines will be allocated to each power
beneficiary State in the ratio prescribed in NWDT Award. [Para 8.8 (vi) of the
Best-fit Scheduling Procedure]
If in any time block WRLDC request to stop scheduled RBPH machines then the
shares of each power beneficiary States will be reduced in the ratio of the power
allocated to them in that time block. [Para 8.8 (vii) of the Best-fit Scheduling
Procedure]
Revision of schedule in Real-time in case of excess inflows

In case of excess inflows to SSP on account of either rains at the upstream of
SSP or more releases than the projected, from the upstream Hydro Electric Power
Projects the generation schedule will be revised in consultation with WRLDC. This
additional Power generation at SSP would be allocated to the power beneficiary
States in the ratio prescribed under NWDT Award. [Para 10 of the Best-fit
Scheduling Procedure]
Compliance of instructions of WRLDC by NCA

Shift-in-Charge, EMC, Control Room, NCA shall comply with the Real Time
instructions of WRLDC regarding operation of RBPH machines in generation and
condenser mode and also opening of SSP tie lines for control of over-voltage or
for Grid security subjected to the observation of SSP water level prescribed in the
Ten Daily OM issued by SSRRC and safety precaution prescribed for SSP by the
administrative machinery. [Para 8.7 of the Best-fit Scheduling Procedure]
Settlement of energy during operation of SSP machines in condenser

mode
The power that would be generated at Sardar Sarovar and pumped into the
Grid would be but a small fraction of the Grid capacity. The generation of
power has not to be viewed in terms of Megawatts generated in any period
but in terms of energy (Megawatts hours) produced during the period and
absorbed in the Grid system. [Para 2.10.2 of Report of Narmada Water
Dispute Tribunal]
If any RBPH machine operated in the condenser mode, then in those time blocks
the power consumed by machines operating in SCO mode will be taken as zero
as per the decision taken in the 41st PSC of NCA, 47th CCM of WRPC and 5th
WPRC meetings.[Para 8.8 (iii) of the Best fit scheduling procedure by NCA]
TIME LINE FOR SCHEDULING ACTIVITY OF SSP UNITS (DAY AHEAD)

Time
4:00 AM
Every day
Particulars of Information
From
Possible no of CHPH machines

EMC,NCA
and generation of the day
1. No. of RBPH machines available
(Time block wise)
2. DC of RBPH machine.
(Approximate)
3. Total Generation (MUs) possible
in the day.
To
SLDCJabalpur
Kalwa
Gotri
RBPH C/R
CHPH C/R
SSNNL
Form
No
NCA/EMC/B
6:00 AM
Every day
4. Entitled energy shares of each

States i.e. MP, Mah, Guj.
5. Excess (-ve)/ Shortfall (+ve) of
energy share up to
D-3 of MP, Mah, Guj
SSP line outage details
Demand (P1) set.
Details of Mutual Agreement
between
power
beneficiary
States (In 15 min time block
basis).
8:00 AM
Every day
9:00 AM
Everyday
10:00 AM
Every day
SLDC,
Jabalpur
Kalwa
Gotri
GoMP
GoMah
GoG
Day ahead Provisional ScheduleEMC,NCA

MW and MUs in 15 min time block
basis.
Demand (P2) set.
SLDC,
Jabalpur
Kalwa
Gotri
Schedule (Final) for D
EMC,NCA
EMC,NCA Control
Room
EMC/NCA/D
0731-2552703
0731-4225058
&0731-2575766
&E-mail,
EMC/NCA/E
emc_nca@rediffm
ail.com
SLDC, Jabalpur EMC/NCA/F
SLDC, Kalwa
SLDC, Gotri
EMC,NCA ControlEMC/NCA/G
Room
SLDC,
Jabalpur
Kalwa
Gotri
WRLDC,
RBPH C/R
CHPH C/R
SSNNL
EMC/NCA/H
Sou Moto Schedule Revision for Deviation by SLDC
Annex-XVII
Paavar isasTma Aa^prooSana karpaoroSana ilaimaToD

(pavariga`D` kI ek pUUNa- svaaima%va vaalaI kMpnaI)
,
400093.
No.WRLDC/ SO /LD/..
Date :
Time:
To
Shift Incharge,
SLDC,
Subject: Invoking Clause 6.5.16 and 6.5.20 of IEGC
Sir,
It has been observed that your actual drawal as of now is MW against schedule of
. MW, which is affecting the security of the grid. Please take appropriate action to draw
as per schedule. Otherwise WRLDC would be constrained to revise your schedule suo motu for
better system operation as per clause no 6.5.16 and 6.5.20 of IEGC (as amended from time to
time). as reproduced under,.
Quote
6.5.20. If, at any point of time, the RLDC observes that there is need for revision of the
schedules in the interest of better system operation, it may do so on its own, and in such cases,
the revised schedules shall become effective from the 4th time block, counting the time block in
which the revised schedule is issued by the RLDC to be the first one.
Unqote
You are therefore requested to take immediate action otherwise we shall be invoking the above
clause in the interest of Grid Security.
SCM, WRLDC, Mumbai.
Annex-XVIII
Power System Operation Corporation Limited

Western Regional Load Despatch Centre, Mumbai
Flash Report
MESSAGE NO- LD//
DATE:-..//
1. Date and Time of the Event
2. Location (Control Area) where the event occurred
3. Plant and / or Equipment directly involved

S No.
Element Name
Outage time
4. Description and likely cause of event
5. Antecedent Conditions of the WR Grid at .hrs

a. Grid Frequency (Hz):
.
b. Region Demand Met (MW):
.
6. Antecedent Conditions of the affected Control Area (where the event occurred)
(Interchange with the Grid, Voltage, power flow, weather condition prior to the event)
7. Impact on Grid parameters / Observations due to the event
8. Remedial Measures / Actions taken after the event
9. Current Status:
S No.
Element Name
Restoration time/
Status
In compliance to regulation 5.2 (s) and 5.9.6 of the IEGC, S/I ..

(the Regional Entities where the event has occurred) are advised to send a written report along
with disturbance recorder / sequential event recorder output to WRLDC for the purpose of
analysis.
(Shift Charge Manager)

Distribution:
1. Shift Incharge all Regional Entities of Western Region
a. SLDC- GETCO, MPPTCL, MSETCL, CSPTCL, GOA, DD, DNH, ESIL
b. NTPC, CGPL, SASAN, LANCO, NSPCL, NCA, DB Power, JPL, KSK Mahanadi,
Essar (Mahan), GMR (EMCO), KWPCL
2. Shift Incharge, NLDC, New Delhi
3. Member Secretary (WRPC), Mumbai
Copy for kind information
1. Reliability Coordinators / Addl. General Manager / General Manager, WRLDC
Annex-XIX
Procedure to run (RTNA) and (STNA)
1.1 Real Time Network Analysis (RTNA)
RTNA module is used to estimate and eliminate the bad data in real time. Once the bad data
is eliminated, the case can be used for doing various studies like transmission line outage,
generator outage etc.
1.1.1 Procedure to run RTNA
1. Open display 5.1 (PNA case index)
i) If case 0 is green, click on control page
ii) If case 0 is white, click on case 0 and assign the case, then click on
control page
iii) On clicking control page, the display 5.1 will appear
a) If control console is yes, proceed to step 2.
b) If Control console is No, click on No, a menu will appear asking for Assume
Control or Override option. Click on the button which is highlighted and execute.
Now you have the control over the RTNA case.
2. In order to run RTNA
i) Click on PROGRAM EXECUTION. The RUN menu would appear.
ii) Click on RTNA
3. RTNA will run through three phases INITNCSE
4. If State Estimator (SE) converges, the color of SE will turn pink with a convergence
message. If SE does not converge, it will turn yellow with a non-convergence message.
5. If the case 0 has a converged solution, it can be used for Study Mode Network Analysis
(STNA) after transferring the case 0 to one of the cases in case 1-6.
1.1.2 Saving and backing up cases.
The user can have only 6 cases for off line study (STNA). However, the user can save back
up up to 130 cases. To copy the back up cases, use the following steps.
1) Open display 5.2
2) Click on Store case control
3) Copy function is used to copy between CASE (Study Case 1-6) and STCs (saved case up
to 130)
Case copy options are:
CASE STCS (Study case to save case)
STCSCASE (Save case to study case)
CASECASE (Study case to study case)
STCSSTCS (Save case to save case)
If you want to copy a real time case (case 0) to STCS 2 for back up, select CASE STCS.
Then click on Data. These boxes will be ready for data entry. Enter 0 on the left hand side
and 2 on the right hand side. Click the enter key. Now click on Perform copy and execute.
Case 0 will be copied to STC2. STC2 will be updated with the latest date and time. The
transfer will take 1-2 minutes and after successful transfer, message execution completed
will appear.
1.2 Study Mode Network Analysis (STNA)

As already stated, up to six cases can be run in respect of already saved real time cases.
Following steps are to be taken for studying a case:
1. Open display 5.1 (PNA case index)
2. Select the desired case in the study mode. Say case 2.
a) If case 2 is green in colour, click on control page.
b) If case 2 is white in colour, click on case 2 and Assign the case, then click on control
page.
3. If control console is yes, proceed to step 4. If control console is No, click on No, a
menu will appear asking for Assume control or over ride option. Click on the button which
is highlighted and execute. Now you have the control over the case.
4. Click on PROGRAM EXECUTION and then click on RUN STNADPF
5. STNA will run through three phases INITNCDPF.
6. In the menu bar, click on Special and then click on DISPLAY INDEX. This page will list
out the system
7. To go to any other page click on summary and then click corresponding sub-menu.
1.3 Viewing results
Open display 5.2 under the base case displays all pages that can be viewed are listed.
1.4 Study on effect of transmission element outage in STNA mode.
1) Open display 5.2
2) Click on Line summary
3) Scroll down to the line you would like to open
4) In the status column, click on on line and make it off line.
5) Click on special on the menu bar, click on control page. Click on PROGRAM
EXECUTION and then click on RUN STNA-DPF.
6) The new results can be viewed by navigating through display 5.2 base case display as
at 1.3 1.5 PNA Element Restoration.
1) Click on Special on the menu bar. Click on Station. Click on station name (under
column Name) on one end of the line which was opened.
2) Another display with station bus details will appear. Click on breaker details
3) Click on the opened line elements such as breaker, isolator, line reactor whose status is
showing open under status column. Click on Open. A status menu will appear. Click on
closed.
4) Repeat the above steps at Sl.No.1 to 3 for the station at the other end of the line.
5) Go to control page
6) Click on PROGRAM EXECUTION and then click on RUN STNADPF.
7) View closing of line under status column by navigating through special on the menu
bar.
*******
Annex-XX
System Protection Schemes in WR
INDEX
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Content
APL Mundra
CGPL, Mundra
JPL (Tamnar)
765 kV Gwalior-Agra D/C
Balco, Chattisgarh
Essar Mahan Ltd
Jaypee Nigrie STPP Ltd
Lanco, Pathadi
400 kV Tirora-Warora D/C
400 kV Tirora for Warora -Chandrapur-II D/C
Essar Steel India Ltd.
SR-NEW Grid Interconnection Related
SPS for Generation Tripping at High Frequency
Revised SPS at CGPL, Mundra
Proposed SPS at Sipat
1. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT APL MUNDRA
Adani Power Ltd, Mundra (4x330MW+5x660MW) has its generation and transmission
scheme in 3 stages.
The generation at APL, Mundra is as follows:
Stage 1: 4X330MW=1320MW
The associated transmission scheme is as follows:
Stage 1: 220kV Mundra-Nanikhakhar D/C
220kV Mundra-Tappar D/C
400kV Mundra-Hadala S/C
400kV APL-Versana-Hadala S/C
400kV Mundra-Sami-Dehgam D/C
Stage 2: 400kV Mundra -Zerda 2X D/C
Stage 3: 2X1250MW +/- 500kV APL,Mundra-Mohindergarh HVDC bipole.
LILO of 400kV Bahadurgarh(PG)-Bhiwani (BBMB)
400kV Mohindergarh-Danauda D/C
400kV Mohindergarh Bhiwani D/C
All the generating units are synchronized and the transmission lines of stage-1 and
stage-3 are only commissioned.
SYSTEM Protection Scheme was commissioned by APL for mitigating any contingency
arising out of any ckt tripping or overloading of lines.
Triggering the trip is initiated by activation of respective stages of Over current relay
used for line protection.
SPS settings at APL,Mundra are as follows:
1.1 Settings for 400KV Mundra-Versana/ Hadala lines

SPS
settings
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Setting (Current/MW)
time delay
Action
715A
>600MW + Non
availability of both APLSami or Sami-dehgam
lines
10 sec
Alarm
4 sec
Tripping of unit#3
or Unit#4
4 sec
Generation
backing down
@200MW from
unit 3, 4, 5, or 6.
>600MW + Availability
of any one or both APLSami or Sami-dehgam
lines
1.2 Settings for 400KV Mundra-Sami 1& 2 and Sami-Dehgam 1 & 2 lines
Group 1: Both lines in service
without FSC.
SPS
settings Group 2: Single line in service
without FSC
Setting
time delay
(Current/MW)
Stage 1
715
10 sec
Group 3: Both line in service with FSC.

Group 4: Single line in service with
FSC.
Setting (Current/MW)
time delay
715
10 sec
Action
Alarm
Tripping of any one
unit from 5 or 6
Stage 2
850MW
1.5 Sec
Greater than 1000MW
1.5 Sec
Stage 3
Greater than
700MW and less
than 800MW
1.5 Sec
Greater than 850MW

and less than 1000MW
1.5 Sec
Tripping of any one

unit from 3 or 4
Greater than 750MW
within
15sec after
Stage-2 or
Stage-3
operation
200 to 300MW
generation
reduction
Stage 4
Greater than
650MW
within
15sec
1.3 Settings for 220KV Mundra-Nanikhakar D/C and Mundra-Tappar

D/C
Current(A)
Stage 1
stage 2
stage 3
500
550
605
Time
Delay(Sec)
5
2
5
Relay setting
Action
0.63
0.69
0.76
Alarm
Tripping of ICT-1 or ICT-2
Generation backdown*
Tripping of Unit-1 or Unit-2 to
stage 4
670
2
0.84
reduce generation by 330MW
*The quantum of back down shall be decided by APL and inform to APL C/R.
In both SPS scheme, selector switch should not have OFF position.
1.4 SPS at HVDC APL Bi-pole (2x1250MW)

Presently power flow of 2300MW is allowed in the APL-Mahendragarh HVDC towards NR
The following SPS is in operation for tripping of HVDC poles along with Stage-III units 7,8&9 of
660MW each:
Loss of single pole: - Transfer power to other pole and there is no need to trip units in
both GRM and metallic return mode.
Loss of both poles:o In case all units are running, trip two units of Stage-III.
o Back up:- If dp/dt exceeds 150MW in 100 milliseconds and incremental flow on
sectionaliser between stage-II&III has exceeded 150MW after two seconds, trip
one unit from 7-9
o Next back up: - If steady state power on sectionalizer is greater than 1000MW in
3.5 seconds, trip another unit from 7-9.
Reverse Power Protection (Power flow from stage II to Stage-III).
o In case of reverse flow from stage I&II to stage-III, due to tripping of units from 79 of stage-III, reduce the power order on HVDC to match generation of stage-III.
o In case of tripping of all the units of Stage-III, pick up setting for the reverse
power protection is 700MW. The HVDC power order would be reduced to
700MW in 1minute.
o Steady state limit for reverse power would be 500MW. This flow shall not exceed
500MW under steady state and regulatory directives in this matter shall be
adhered to by M/s APL.
2.SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT CGPL, MUNDRA
Coastal Gujarat power Limited, Mundra (5x800MW) has its transmission as follows:
400KV CGPL-Bachhau-Ranchodpura D/C
400KV CGPL-Chorania D/C
400KV CGPL-Jetpur D/C
All the generating units are synchronized and the transmission lines are of triple
snowbird conductor.
SPS settings at CGPL,Mundra are as follows:
S. No.
1
SPS triggering condition

If export is more than 3100MW and
400KV Mundra-Bachhau D/C trips
two of six ckts (combination of one
Bachhau,one Chorania and one
Jetpur) trips.
400KV CGPL-Jetpur D/C more than
750MW
Actions required
Trip one preselected unit
Backing down of 800MW to bring

the line loading to safe limit.
Backing down of unit to bring the
line loading to safe limit below
750MW
3. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT JPL (TAMNAR)

3.1 INTRODUCTION:
Jindal Power Ltd,Tamnar (4x250MW) is
connected to the grid via 400KV
JPL(Tamnar)-Raipur D/C lines. Power evacuation of all the 4units is through 400kV JPLRaipur D/C lines except for industrial park load of around 100MW through 220kV system
(net around 830MW evacuating at 400kV). Additional 2x135MW DCPP units are also
connected to JPL through 220kV DCPP-Tamnar lines. So the power flow through each
400kV JPL-Raipur line shall be approx. 530MW. In view of the system security aspects
considering (n-1) criteria and additional injection from DCPP, SYSTEM Protection
Scheme(SPS) is implemented by JPL as recommended by WRLDC.
3.2 TRIGGERING SIGNAL FOR SPS ACTION:
SPS scheme will be triggered through tripping signal of any one 400KV JPL-Raipur
circuit i.e. breaker of one 400KV JPL-Raipur in open condition.
3.3 SPS ACTION ON RECEIPT OF TRIGGER SIGNAL:
When all the 4 units(4X250MW) are on bar and any one circuit of 400KV JPLRaipur line trips, the SPR-1 (special protection relay)shall operate and trip one
preselected unit. This will reduce line flow on the remaining line to
approximately 590MW. Further 60MW load shall be reduced by auto tripping
one coal mill of remaining unit within 3-4 minutes.
When only three units (3X250MW) are on bar, tripping of any one circuit of
400KV JPL-Raipur D/C will trigger auto reduction of all 250 MW generation 230
MW through load controller resulting in total reduction of 60MW. This will
bring down the flow on other line to 530MW.
When 2x135 MW units of DCPP are in service along with 4x250MW Units,
tripping of any one circuit of 400KV JPL-Raipur D/C will trip one preselected
Unit of JPL along with auto-reduction of 60 MW on other units and tripping of
220KV JPL-DCPP line through SPR and thus tripping of 2x135MW units.
3.4 ARMING AND DISARMING OF SPS :
The SPS will be armed viz. kept in service through SPS selector switch whenever
both the 400KV lines along with at least 3 units at JPL are in service.
In case of planned shutdown of 400 kV JPL-Raipur line with all units operating at
JPL, the generation will be backed down to technical minimum after which the SPS will
be disarmed first before opening the line manually. SPS will be armed immediately after
the 400 kV JPL-Raipur line is restored. The generation at JPL,Tamnar will be ramped up
only after the SPS is armed.
3.5 FACIAL INDICATIONS FOR THE PLANT OPERATOR AND OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Indicating lamps are provided in Control room panel to indicate the SPS status to
operator. Indicating lamps are designated as SPS OFF (if SPS is disarmed), SPS ON (if
SPS is armed) and which unit is armed, Provision of alarm in case of SPS operated is also
made in Control room panel for selected unit.
3.6 Checking Healthiness of SPS
Healthiness of the scheme might be checked on a regular basis. Mock exercise
for healthiness of the scheme might be carried out once in six months.
4. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) FOR SUDDEN LARGE REDUCTION

IN NR IMPORT AT 765 KV AGRA (FROM WR)
During the scenario of heavy import by NR from Western Region, simultaneous tripping
of 765 kV Agra-Gwalior circuit-I & II or tripping of 765 kV Bina-Gwalior ckt-I & II results in
rush of power on parallel interconnections of NR with WR and ER. The contingency
results in heavy overloading of network in Western region (especially in Gujarat) as well
as in Eastern region with critically low voltage in the large part of NEW grid.
Therefore, an SPS for shedding loads in western UP, Rajasthan, Punjab &
Haryana area subsequent to sudden large reduction of import at 765 kV Agra (from WR)
would help in minimizing the impact of contingency. If the actual import on the 765 kV
Agra Gwalior D/C is more than a certain level, automatic backing down of generation in
the WR would also be desirable.
4.1 SPS on 765KV Gwalior-Agra D/C when power flow crosses prescribed limit is as
follows:
Load shedding of identified group C and D in NR when:1. Flow on 765KV Gwalior-Agra D/C crosses 2500MW OR.
2. Flow on 765KV Gwalior-Agra S/C crosses 1800MW OR
3. Voltage at 765/400KV Agra drops below 730/380KV.
The threshold values should be crossed for 5 sec before SPS initiates.
4.2 SPS for loss of import by NR on Agra-Gwalior-Bina lines
S.No.
1
Contingency
Sudden reduction of import by NR
on Agra-Gwalior I& II by more than
1000MW but less than 1500MW
Action
Shed load in identified group C and group D in
Northern region. (Load Shedding Shall be
achieved within 500 ms, including all signal
propagation/breaker opening time delay)
Sudden reduction of import by NR

on Agra-Gwalior I& II by more than
or equal to 1500MW
Shed load in identified group C, D, E and F in

Northern region and Automatic back down of
500MW* generation in Western region. (Load
Shedding Shall be achieved within 500 ms,
including all signal propagation/breaker
opening time delay)
-Trip 220KV Gwalior-Malanpur D/C in case of tripping of 765KV Gwalior-Agra 1 & 2.
*-The generating station and desired backing down to get total 500MW backing down in
Western region is as follows:
S.No.
1
2
3
Generating Station
CGPL
Korba-NTPC
Vindhyachal-NTPC
Desired back down

180
120
200
The SPS for backing down generation in WR is implemented from 21.03.14.
5. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT BALCO, CHATTISGARH

The interim evacuation of BALCO generating plant (2x67.5+4x300MW) is approved
through LILO of 400kV Korba-Birsinghpur one ckt at BALCO, Chhattisgarh till
commissioning of Dharamjaygarh pooling station. The margin for scheduling through
STOA/PX from the BALCO units would be limited by the W3 injection TTC declared by
NLDC and is available in NLDC/WRLDC website. The proposed SYSTEM Protection scheme
is as under:5.1 TRIGGERING SIGNAL FOR SPS ACTION:
Case A:-When 400 kV BALCO Birsinghpur line trips OR the breaker position at BALCO
is OPEN for Birsighpur line
Case B:-When flow on BALCO-Birsighpur line exceeds 550MW
5.2 SPS ACTION ON RECEIPT OF TRIGGERING SIGNAL
Trip 300MW unit at BALCO immediately for case A so that the flow towards Korba is
limited to 100MW.
Automatic reduction of 100MW at BALCO immediately for case B.
5.3 ARMING OF SPS:
The SPS would be armed viz. kept in service whenever the 300MW unit at BALCO is in
operation. viz. normal operating conditions.
In case there is a need to disarm the SPS under certain conditions as indicated in Sl. No 4
below, then the SPS would be armed immediately after the 400 kV BALCO-Birsinghpur
line is restored. The generation at BALCO would be ramped up only after the SPS is
armed.
5.4 DISARMING OF SPS:
The scheme would be manually disarmed or blocked in case of planned shutdown of
400 kV BALCO-Birsinghpur line. The SPS would be disarmed first before opening the line
manually.
5.5 VISUAL /FACIAL INDIACATION FOR PLANT OPERATORS
The operators at the power station should be able to arm/disarm the SPS based on the
above guidelines and the following status must be clearly visible on the control panel.
SPS armed
SPS disarmed
SPS operated
The above operating instructions must be available readily on the control panel.
5.6 CHECKING HEALTHINESS OF SPS:
Healthiness of the scheme might be checked on a regular basis. Mock exercise for
healthiness of the scheme might be carried out once in six months.
5.7 Time line for commissioning the SPS:
The scheme is implemented on 30.04.2014. The scheme will be reviewed while
commissioning of 2nd unit of 300MW scheduled for future or under any other system
requirement.
6. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT ESSAR MAHAN LTD

The interim evacuation of Essar-Mahan generating plant (2x600MW) is approved
through LILO of 400kV Korba-Vindhyachal one ckt at Mahan, M.P till commissioning of
Mahan-Bilaspur D/C lines. Till commissioning of Bilaspur lines, the margin for scheduling
through STOA/PX from Essar-Mahan unit would be limited by margin declared by WRLDC
after system studies(given in Annex-I).
It is proposed to implement a SYSTEM
protection scheme before commissioning of first 600MW unit. The proposed SYSTEM
Protection scheme is as under:6.1 TRIGGERING SIGNAL FOR SPS ACTION:
Case A:-When 400 kV Mahan Vchal line trips OR the breaker position at Mahan is
OPEN for Vchal line
Trip 600MW unit at Mahan immediately for case A so that there is no injection
towards Korba.
6.3 ARMING OF SPS:
The SPS would be armed viz. kept in service whenever the 600MW unit at Mahan is in
In case there is a need to disarm the SPS under certain conditions as indicated in Sl. No 4
below, then the SPS would be armed immediately after the 400 kV Mahan-Vchal line is
restored. The generation at Mahan would be ramped up only after the SPS is armed.
400 kV Mahan-Vchal line. The SPS would be disarmed first before opening the line
manually.


SPS armed
SPS disarmed

SPS operated
The SPS proposed is implemented. The scheme will be reviewed while commissioning
of 2nd unit of 600MW scheduled for future or under any other system requirement.
7. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT JAYPEE NIGRIE STPP LTD

The interim evacuation of Jaypee Nigrie STPP (2x660MW) is approved
through LILO of 400kV Vindhyachal Satna one ckt at Nigrie switchyard till
commissioning of 400kV Jaypee Nigrie-Satna D/C lines. Till commissioning of these lines,
the margin for scheduling through STOA/PX from JNSTPP unit would be limited by margin
declared by WRLDC after system studies. Before commissioning of the units detailed plan
for testing to be intimated to WRLDC. As per minutes of the 16th meeting of WR
constituents regarding connectivity/open access applications dt 23.5.12 issued by PGCIL ,
it is proposed to implement a SYSTEM protection scheme before commissioning of first
660MW unit.. The proposed SYSTEM Protection scheme is as under:7.1 TRIGGERING SIGNAL FOR SPS ACTION:
Case A:- When the flow on 400kV Nigrie-Satna increases 550MW, Automatic backing
down of 100MW to be done at Jaypee Nigrie.
Case B:- When 400 kV Nigrie-Satna line trips ie, the breaker position at Nigrie is OPEN
for Satna line OR line flow becomes 10MW, the unit to be tripped.
Case A:- Automatic backing down of 100MW at JNSTPP.
Case B:-Trip 660MW unit at Nigriee immediately for case B so that there is no injection
towards Vindhyachal.
7.3 ARMING OF SPS:
The SPS would be armed viz. kept in service whenever the 600MW unit at JPNSPP is in
In case there is a need to disarm the SPS under certain conditions as indicated in Sl.
No 4 below, then the SPS would be armed immediately after the 400 kV Nigrie-Satna
line is restored. The generation at JNSTPP would be ramped up only after the SPS is
armed.
400 kV Nigrie-Satna line. The SPS would be disarmed first before opening the line
manually.

SPS armed

SPS disarmed

SPS operated

The SPS proposed is implemented.
8. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT LANCO,PATHADI

8.1 CIRCUIT INTRODUCTION:
The SPS scheme is implementation in LANCO PATHADI (2x300 MW) comprising of a
Power Relay which is having CT input from CT-62 (Core-4, CT Ratio 1000/1 A) and PT
input from Line CVT-62 (400kV/110 V) extended from LINE-1 (Pathadi-Sipat-Raipur) for
Power measurement & Breaker contact of CB-61 of Pathadi-Sipat- Raipur line at Lanco
Pathadi end . Scheme is facilitated with Arming and Disarming selector for UNIT # 1 &
UNIT # 2 .Trip signal of SPS will operate Master Trip relay of Generator Protection Panel
which in turn will trip GCB and Turbine of selected unit. Facia indicators indicating SPS
OFF, SPS ON FOR UNIT#1, SPS ON FOR UNIT#2 are also provided in the scheme.
8.2 TRIGGERING SIGNAL FOR SPS ACTION:
SPS scheme will be triggered through Power Relay as the Power Flow in Pathadi-SipatRaipur Line is < 50 MW OR 400KV Pathadi-Sipat-Raipur Line Breaker (CB-61) at Pathadi
end is opened.
8.3 SPS ACTION ON RECEIPT OF TRIGGER SIGNAL:
As the trigger signal is received tripping command will be issued to the Unit which is
selected for tripping through SPS Selector Switch.
8.4 ARMING AND DISARMING OF SPS :
The SPS will be armed viz. kept in service through SPS selector switch whenever both
the units at Lanco Pathadi are in operation. viz. normal operating conditions.
In case of planned shutdown of 400 kV Lanco Pathadi-Sipat line with both units
operating at Lanco Pathadi, the generation will be backed down to technical minimum
after which the SPS will be disarmed first before opening the line manually. SPS will be
armed immediately after the 400 kV Pathadi-Sipat-Raipur line is restored. The
generation at Lanco Pathadi will be ramped up only after the SPS is armed.
8.5 FACIA INDICATIONS FOR THE PLANT OPERATOR AND OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Indicating lamps are provided in Control room panel to indicate the SPS status to
operator. Indicating lamps are designated as SPS OFF (if SPS is disarmed), SPS ON U#1
(if SPS is armed for UNIT#1), SPS ON U#2 (if SPS is armed for UNIT#2).Provision of alarm
in case of SPS operated is also made in Control room panel for selected unit.
9. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT 400KV TIRORA-WARORA D/C

Tirora,is a generating station in Maharashtra with capacity of 3300MW(5X660MW).
It is connected to Western grid via 400KV Tirora-Warora-Wardha D/C and 765KV Tirora-AkolaS/C bypassing 765KV Koradi. The SPS implemented is as follows:
Stage
No.
1
Action
Units run
back at
Tirora
Tripping
selected
unit
Alarm
Single line
loading
Full load (A)
Setting
in MW
926
Settings
in Amps
1380
Time
delay
2 Sec
10% of
above (A)
1020
1520
3 Sec
60% of
above (A)
1480
2200
600
mili Sec
Remark
Alarm shall be generated
when line loading
crosses full load rating
Run back of units shall
start at 10% over load
on line
Tripping of selected unit
at 60% overload needs
to be achieved prior to
zone 3 time setting
The scheme shall aim to reduce the generation at Tirora in case of over loading of both
sections of line between Tirora-Warora and Warora-Wardha.
The output derived from operation of over current protection of Warora-Wardha line at
Warora end shall be carried forward to Tirora by using spare channels from PLCC link between
Warora and Tirora.
10. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT 400KV TIRORA FOR WARORA CHANDRAPUR-II D/C
WRLDC has declared Wardha flowgate (2480MW) comprising of the following lines:
- 400KV Wardha-Akola D/C
- 400KV Wardha-Parli D/C
APML,Tirora is connected to 400KV Wardha via 400KV Tirora-Warora-Wardha D/C. With the
commissioning of 400KV Warora- Chandrapur-II D/C, major portion of the tirora generation
flows over these ckts. Tripping of 400KV Warora- Chandrapur-II D/C will critically load the
Wardha flowgate and therefore SPS was suggested in case of tripping of 400KV WaroraChandrapur-II D/C.
Case A: If one 400 kV Warora-Chandrapur line trips, automatic backing down of generation to
bring the generation level at APML to 1500 MW.
Case B: If both 400 kV Warora-Chandrapur lines trip, if one unit at Tirora will be tripped if three
units are running. If two units are running, then there is no tripping.
In Case A and Case B, further backing down required, if any, will be advised by SLDC, Kalwa on
real time basis.
Further SLDC, MSETCL to take action regarding increasing Koyna generation/Load shedding for
Wardha flowgate violation more than 2480MW.
11. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) AT ESSAR STEEL INDIA LTD

Essar Steel India Ltd is connected at Hazira via Jhanor-Hazira D/C . The SPS implemented at ESIL
is as follows:
11.1 Criteria for SPS triggering / Triggering signal for SPS action
OFF position of 400 KV side breaker of ICTs OR ICTs 220 KV side current more than
1100 ampere.
11.2
Arming of SPS
SPS to be armed i.e. kept ON whenever both the ICTs are in service.
11.3
Disarming of SPS
To be disarmed before taking one ICT in planned shutdown (Load shall be brought down
to 350 MW before taking shut down), MCB is provided in respective 400 KV breaker
contact 21-22 to disarm the SPS for planned shut down of any of the ICT.
11.4
Checking healthiness of SPS

SPS DC failure alarm wired up in monitoring system for plant operator.
11.5
Action on receiving SPS signal

Tripping of running Furnaces at ESIL Plant-1 and 2.
11.6
Visual indication for plant operators on control panel for SPS operated
Alarm, indicating load shedding scheme operated .
12. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF WESTERN

REGION AND SOUTHERN REGION
SPS Name
Triggering Criteria
SPS-1: Sholapur Raichur

Flow
i) When flow on 765kV

Sholapur-Raichur S/C line
crosses 1000 MW and
remains above this value for
2.5 sec in the direction
Sholapur to Raichur.
ii) Power flow crosses 1500
MW in direction Sholapur to
Raichur (instantaneous)
SPS-2: Rate of change of

power flow in SholapurRaichur>400MW/sec
SPS-3: Loss of SholapurRaichur line carrying 800
MW towards SR
Temporarily blocked
SPS-4: 400kV RaipurWardha Power Flow
(i)Antecedent flow on either

of the 400kV Raipur-Wardha
line crossing 850 MW and
remaining above this value
for 2.5 sec.
OR
ii) tripping of any circuit
when the flow is greater
than 700 MW
(instantaneous)
800/800
i)Flow crossing 850 MW on

each circuit with a time
delay of 2.5 s
OR
ii) tripping of S/C carrying
750 MW (instantaneous)
sensed at Wardha end.
800/800
SPS-5:SPS for 400 kV

Wardha-Parli D/C
Loadshedding by Contribution by
SR/Backing down generators
in WR in MW
500/800
JPL-350MW,
KSK-150MW
NA
Loss of 800MW import by SR 500/NIL

due to tripping of 765kV
Sholapur-Raichur line
NA
Load Generation
balance in NEW grid to
be achieved by
governor action
JPL-600MW,
KSK-200MW.
Tiroda-600MW,
Mauda-200MW,
SPS-6: 400kV Parli

Sholapur Flow D/C
i) Flow crossing 800 MW on

each circuit with a time
delay of 2.5 s OR
ii) tripping of any circuit
when flow is > than 600 MW
sensed at
Sholapur.(instantaneous)
800/800
SPS-7: 765kV RaichurSholapur line current

exceeding 800Amp
(1000MW)
Current exceeding 800Amp

(1000MW )in Sholapur to
Raichur direction. Reverse
direction ie., SR to NEW grid
blocked.
Tripping of 765kV
Sholapur-Raichur
line with 10 sec
delay.
SPS-8: 400kV Hiriyur

Neelmangala Power Flow
Tripping of one line and other

line loading going up to 850
MW
(instantaneous)
Tripping of one of the 400kV
GootyNelamangala SC line or 400kV
Gooty-Somanahalli SC line and
Flow on other
line > 850 MW (instantaneous)
500/800
Same as SPS-1
500/800
Same as SPS-1
In case of single pole or bipole

outage or blocking of Talcherkolar HVDC sensed at Talcher
HVDC terminal.
LS in SR-600MW
Gen.B/d by ER600MW
Sterlite,GMR,JITPL
SPS-9: Gooty
Neelmangala/Gooty
Somanahalli Power Flow
SPS-10: Talcher-Kolar SPS
JPL-600MW,
KSK-200MW.
13. SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME (SPS) FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION

TRIPPING AT HIGH FREQUENCY (51.5HZ)
Automatic generation tripping in Western Region at high frequency (51.5 Hz) to help arresting
the rise of frequency in case of islanding of WR from rest of NEW grid is as follows:
Sl.No.
1
2
3
Generating Station
Korba(NTPC)
Vindhyachal
CGPL
Trip Unit no.

7
7
40
Unit capacity (MW)

500
500
830
Delay(Sec)
30
30
30
SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEMES

to be implemented in Western
Region
14. REVISION IN SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME AT CGPL,MUNDRA
400KV Bachao is connected to the grid with following transmission lines

-400KV CGPL-Bachao D/C
-400KV Bachao-Ranchodpura D/C
-2X315MVA ICTs
With the tripping of any one ckt of 400KV Bachao-Ranchodpura D/C,the grid is not N-1
safe and causes critical loading on ckts emanating from CGPL,Mundra. Hence 400KV
Bachao-Ranchodpura D/C is to be included in SPS at CGPL.
Sl.No.
SPS triggering condition
Actions required
i)

any one line out of eight lines trip
(including Bachhau-Ranchodpura D/C )
or line loading on any line exceeds
900MW
Reduce generation in two units

to the tune of 800MW.
ii)
If export is more than 3100MW and if

CGPL-Bachhau D/C trips
Trip one unit immediately.
iii)
In case of D/C tripping of CGPLChorania, CGPL-Jetpur or combination

of one ckt of each of CGPL-Bachhau or
CGPL-Chorania or CGPL-Jetpur
Reduce generation 800MW and

further reduce such that the line
loadings of remaining lines are
below 900MW.
15. PROPOSED SYSTEM PROTECTION SCHEME AT SIPAT
SIPAT NTPC(3X660 +2X500MW) has its evacuation as follows:

-765KV Sipat-Bilaspur-Seoni D/C
-765/400KV 2X1000MVA ICT
-400KV Sipat-Raipur T/C
-400KV Sipat-Ranchi D/C
-400KV Pathadi-Sipat SC
With the tripping of 765KV Sipat-Bilaspur D/C or Bilaspur-Seoni D/C the evacuation
path is only 765/400KV 2X 1000MVA ICTs. Hence SPS is required at Sipat NTPC.The
proposed SPS is as follows:
(A) If the Ex-Bus generation at Sipat is more than 2200MW(which is 110% of the rated
capacity of both the ICTs) and both the 765KV Sipat-Bilaspur D/C or Bilaspur-Seoni
D/C trips, NTPC shall back down generation quantum equal to (Ex-bus Generation
2200MWs) automatically. Appropriate unit selection at NTPC Sipat may be decided
by NTPC.
(B) Even after backing down the above quantum at A the loading on ICTs is above
100%, NTPC shall manually back down/trip the generation, so that loading on both
the ICTs is acceptable.
Register USERS of WRLDC, Mumbai
Annex-XXI
REGISTERED USERS OF WRLDC, MUMBAI

(As on 22/07/2014)
S
N
o
User Name
BHAHVD
C
CSPDCL
D&D
DNH
ESSAR
STEEL
INDIA
LIMITED
GOA
GUVNL
MPPMCL
MSEDCL
1
0
VIN
HVDC
1
1
ACB
(INDIA)
LIMITED
1
2
BALCO
1
3
CGPL
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Western Region - I Headquarters, PO Uppalwadi, Sampritinagar, Maharashtra
Nagpur 440026
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Chhattisgarh Raipur, Dangania 492013
Electricity Department, UT of Daman &
Diu, Sachivalaya, Daman & Diu Moti
Daman 396210
UT of Dadra Nagar & Haveli, Secretariat,
Electric Depatment, 66kv Amli Road,
Dadra Nagar & Haveli Silvassa 396230
ESSAR STEEL INDIA LIMITED, 27th
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394270
Goa Electricity Department, Government
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Bharat Aluminium Co. Ltd, Captive
Power plant-II, BALCO Nagar
Chhattisgarh Korba 495684
Costal Gujarat Power Ltd, Tunda Vandh
Road, Tunda Village, Mundra, Gujarat
Kutch 370435
Email
Phone Nos
wr1commercial.po
wergrid@gmail.co
m
94228116
73
gc.mukherjee@cse
b.gov.in
94252378
34
eddamandiu@gmai
l.com
94269820
23
eeelect_dnh@yaho
o.co.in
99241142
39
arvind.aumar@ess
ar.com
99099010
10
eediv3@yahoo.co.i
n
94206872
90
decsp.guvnl@geb
mail.com
99252083
13
bk_yadav19@yaho
o.co.in
94258003
85
cepp@mahadisco
m.in
99303167
64
wr1commercial.po
wergrid@gmail.co
m
94228116
73
poweraryan2x135
@yahoo.com
94252820
01
balco.gis@vedanta
.co.in
99819959
14
baijals@tatapower.
com
88660607
27
1
4
DB
POWER
LTD
DB Power, Village - Baradarha, Post Kanwali, Dist - Janjgir, Champa,

Chhattisgarh Baradarha 495695
govindr.modi@dbpo
wer.in
govindr.modi@dbpo
wer.in
98268056
03
1
5
DCPP
Jindal Power Ltd., OP Jindal STPP, POTamnar, Gjarghoda Tehsil, Chhattisgarh

District - Raigarh, 496107
rcgupta@jindalpowe
r.com
80859502
36
1
6
1
7
DGEN
MEGA
POWER
PROJEC
T
Dhariwal
Infrastruct
ure
Limited
Plot No Z-9, Dahej SEZ Area (Eastern

side), At Dahej, Taluka-Vagra, Gujarat
Dist-Bharuch, 392130
CESC House, Chowringhee Square,

West Bengal Kolkata 700001
lnlalwani@torrentpo
wer.com
satish.dukare@rpsg.in
92274101
18
95611120
03
1
8
EMCO
Plot No B-1, Mohabala MIDC Growth

Center Post Tehsil - Warora, Dist Chandrapur Maharashtra Chandrapur
442907
1
9
ESSAR
MP
POWER
LTD.
ESSAR POWER MP LTD. Village

Bandhora, Post Karsualal, Tehsil Mada,
Madhya Pradesh Distt. Singrauli 486886
sarabjeet.singh@e
ssar.com
75095701
05
GANDHA
R
NTPC Ltd, Western Region

Headquarters, Samruddhi Venture Park,
2nd Floor, MIDC Marol, Andheri East
Maharashtra Mumbai 400093
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
GMR CHHATTISGARH ENERGY LTD

Skip House, 25/1, Museum Road
Karnataka Banglore 560025
anilkumar.jain@gm
rgroup.i
73899027
79
jnstpp.electrical@ja
lindia.co.in
97554388
11
rcgupta@jindalpow
er.com
88003186
86
rcgupta@jindalpow
er.co
78989050
10
pkghosh@npcil.co.i
n
94271076
08
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
2
0
2
1
2
2
GMR
CHHATTI
SGARH
ENERGY
LTD
JAYPEE
NIGRIE
STPP
2
3
JINDAL
2
4
JINDAL
STG 2
2
5
KAPS
2
6
KAWAS
Jaipee Nigri Super Thermal Power

Project, Nigri District, Madhya Pradesh
Singrauli 486668
Jindal Power Ltd., OP Jindal STPP, OP
Jindal STPS, PO- Tamnar, Chhattisgarh
Gjarghoda Tehsil, Dist - Raigarh 496107
JINDAL POWER LTD, OP JINDAL
STPP, JINDAL POWER LTD, TAMNAR
Chhattisgarh TAMNAR 496107
Nuclear Power Corporation of India ltd,
Kakrapara Atomic Power Station, PO via Vyara, Gujarat Dist - Surat 395651
pramod.khandelwal
@gmrgroup.in
83909035
24
2
7
2
8
KORBA
WEST
POWER
COMP
LTD.
KSK
Mahanadi
Power
Company
Ltd
2
9
KSTPS1&
11
3
0
KSTPS11
1
3
1
LANCO
3
2
MAUDA
3
3
NSPCL
3
4
RGPPL
3
5
SASAN
UMPP
3
6
SIPAT
STG-1
3
7
SIPAT
STG-11
3
8
SSP
3
9
TAPS1&2
Village - Chhote Bhandar, P.O. - Bade

Bhnadar, Tehsil - Pussore, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh Raigarh 496100
ajit.chopde@avant
hapower.com
97525497
50
8-2-293/82/A/431/A, Road No 22 Jubilee

Hills Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad 500033
narasimha@ksk.co
.in
78699442
44
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
anil.sh@lancogrou
p.com
96500328
20
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
aaprasad01@gmail
.com
94252935
83
aspandey@rgppl.c
om
66509902
36
murthi.thandavaran
@relianceada.com
93245744
91
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
hiralal.prasad@hot
mail.com
99789348
46
mjoshi@npcil.co.in
95450255
55

LANCO Power Ltd, Plot No - 397, phase
-III, Udyog Vihar, Haryana Gurgaon
122016
NTPC-SAIL Power Company Privte Ltd,
Puranena Village, Chhattisgarh Dist Durg, Bhilai 490021
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd, 2nd
Floor, Block-2, IGL Complex, Sector-126,
Expressway, Utterpradesh Noida 201304
M/s Sasan Power Ltd, DAKC, I Block,
2nd Floor, North Wing, Thane Belapur
Road, Koparkhairana Maharashtra New
Mumbai 400710
NCA, Narmada Sadan, Sector -B,
Scheme No 74, Vijaynagar,
Madhyapradesh Indore 452010
Tarapur Atomic Power Station-1&2, POTAPP Maharashtra Dist - Thane 401504
4
0
TAPS3&4
4
1
VANDAN
A VIDYUT
4
2
VSTPSSTG-1
4
3
VSTPSSTG-2
4
4
VSTPSSTG-3
4
5
VSTPSSTG-4
4
6
4
7
ADANI
POWER
LIMITED
ESSAR
POWER
TRANSMI
SSION
COMPAN
Y
LIMITED
4
8
JPL
4
9
POWERG
RID
5
0
TORREN
T
POWERG
RID LTD.
5
1
WRTL(G
UJ.REL)
5
2
WRTL(M
AH.REL)

Tarapur Atomic Power Station-3&4, POTAPP Maharashtra Dist - Thane 401504
Vandana Vidyut Bhavan, M. G. Road
Chhattisgarh Raipur 492001
rpstomer@npcil.co.
in
94230144
44
vvl@vandanavidhy
ut.com
78980011
09
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
manishntpc@rediff
mail.com
90044970
17
Achalraj, Opp Mayor Bungalow Law

Garden Gujarat Ahmedabad 380006
shanmughan.k@ad
ani.com
90990552
74
ESSAR Power Transmission Co Lyd, A5, Sector -3 , Gautam Buddha Nagar,

Utterpradesh Noida 201301
shyam.gupta@ess
ar.com
98996319
18
rcgupta@jindalpow
er.com
88003186
86
wr1commercial.po
wergrid@gmail.co
m
94228116
73
mhkshatriya@torre
ntpower.com
92274101
48
rishi.b.kumar@relia
nceada.com
93110680
98
rishi.b.kumar@relia
nceada.com
93110680
98
Jindal Power Ltd., OP Jindal STPP, OP

Jindal STPS, PO- Tamnar, Chhattisgarh
District - Raigarh, 496107
Nagpur 440026
Torrent Powergrid Ltd, Torrent House,
Off Ashram Road, Gujarat Ahmedabad
380009
Western Region Transmission (Gujarat)
Pvt Ltd, 12th Floor, Building No - 10-B,
DLF, Cyber City, Haryana Gurgaon
122002
Western Region Transmission
(Maharashtra) Pvt Ltd, 12th Floor,
Building No - 10-B, DLF, Cyber City,
Haryana Gurgaon 122002
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isaesapITIsaIela / jaotkao / emaPaIpITIsaIela /
emaesa[-TIsaIela / gaaovaa / DIDI / iDenaeca
pìtilapI: AiQaxaNaAiBayaMta.(Baap,o), isaesapITIsaIela /
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Sub: Absorption of MVAR to control high voltage in the grid.
Voltages are on the higher side at several nodes in WR grid.
Name of the S/S
Nominal
Voltage(in kV)
Actual Voltage Name of Generator(s)

(in kV)
to absorb MVAR.
Under these conditions, your specific reference is invited to Regulation 6.6.6, of the Indian
Electricity Grid Code (IEGC).
The Regulation 6.6.6 of IEGC states, The ISGS and other generating stations connected to
regional grid shall generate/absorb reactive power as per instructions of RLDC, within
capability limits of the respective generating units that is without sacrificing on the active
generation required at that time. No payments shall be made to the generating companies
for such VAR generation/absorption
You are, therefore, directed to ensure absorption of reactive power at the above
mentioned generators (under your control area) as per their reactive capability to keep the
voltages within safe operating limit.
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Western Regional Load Despatch Centre

Effective from 1st August, 2014

The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) mandates RLDCs to develop

5.2 Overview ........................................................................................................... 35

List of Flow Gates in WR

Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2014 have introduced special provisions for

2.3 Measures to ensure Network Security and Reliability

2.4 Congestion Management

SHORT TERM OPEN ACCESS(STOA)

2.5 Operational Areas of Importance

l) In line with Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to

2.6 Defense Mechanism

It is extremely important that there should be no overlapping between the areas

2.7 Integration of new transmission elements into the grid:

2.8 Facilitating Testing & Commissioning of New Regional Entity

The new regional entity generator shall furnish the information/documents to

If required the existing STOA, MTOA, LTA transactions may be curtailed by

3.2 Frequency Control

As per clause 5.2(j) of IEGC, sudden reduction in generator output by any

a) Measures during high frequency conditions

b) Measures during low frequency conditions

In case of certain contingencies and / or threat to system security, WRLDC may

A comprehensive defense plan of Western region is enclosed at Annex-V. SLDCs

3.3 DSM ( Deviation Settlement Mechanism) Regulation-2014

The Over/under Drawal/Injection of electricity by any Utilities during a time-block shall

3.4 Restricted Free Governor Mode of Operation (RGMO / FGMO )

3.5 Voltage Control

For voltage control, action would be initiated to take in Bus Reactors at a

3.5.6 Control of Voltage at grid substations/generating stations

Open lightly loaded lines in consultation with WRLDC ensuring security

d. The switchable line/tertiary reactor are taken out

Increase power flow on HVDC terminals so that loading on parallel

g) Load Management for controlling the Voltage

4.3 Demand estimation

Unforeseen generation / transmission outages resulting in reduced

Heavy reactive power demand, particularly during Rabi load / high

Critical loading on inter-regional corridors/flow gates

49.9Hz and would cooperate for helping optimum utilization of regional

ii. Demand control would have to be exercised under low frequency

Lifting the load restrictions, if any.

Exporting the power to neighboring regions by STOA

Phasing out hydro

Backing down or closing down of generating units

5.3 Operational Planning

For the purpose of operational planning on annual basis, the year

In the monsoon months, due to reduction of demand, most of the thermal

coordinated amongst various stakeholders such that generation availability

The transmission outage planning is also coordinated with generator

The monthly generation availability from thermal stations is computed

The month-wise forecasted demand and availability would indicate the

b) Operational planning on quarterly horizon

The quarter, April-June is having residential and commercial loads due to

The Second quarter, July-September signifies the monsoon season in

The quarter, October-December is having high demand in the grid due to

The quarter, January-March will have high demand similar to that of

c) Operational planning on monthly horizon

d) Day Ahead Balancing

Unscheduled load shedding accounts for fluctuations in availability due to

e) Same Day Operational Planning

5.3 Load Curtailment Planning

Single phasing through which the agricultural load and residential /

Staggering of holidays through which power supply to a particular is totally cut