ANNUAL REPORT 2002-2003
ENERGY MANAGEMENT CENTRE KERALA (An autonomous center under the department of power, Government of Kerala) Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695002.
1. ORGANISATION & FUNCTIONS
1.1 Introduction
Energy Management Centre, Kerala, an organisation registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act of 1955 with Reg.No: 139/96, came into existence on 07-02-1996. The office of the organisation is at T.C.20/1441, Poojappura- Karamana Road , Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, 695 002 .
The Centre is an autonomous body under the Department of Power, Government of Kerala, devoted to the improvement of energy efficiency in the State, promotion of energy conservation and encouraging development of technologies related to energy through research, training, demonstration programmes and awareness creation. The centre is networking with institutions within and outside the State for research and training.
This report for 2002-2003 highlights the various activities of the Energy Management Centre, Kerala in the areas of energy conservation, workshops/training programmes, demonstration and awareness programmes in the energy sector. The report also gives a picture of the administrative and financial activities of the Centre . During the period under report four meetings of the Executive Committee (09.05.2002, 18.07.2002, 23.01.2003, 29.03.2003) and one meeting of the Governing Body (26.09.2002) were held.
1.2 Objectives
The objectives of the Centre are to facilitate efficient management of all forms of energy, to promote energy efficiency and energy conservation and to develop new sources of energy as well as novel energy technologies with a view to increasing production, improving the quality of life and facilitating the use of energy on a sustainable basis .
In particular the objects are :
1. To develop innovative methodologies and techniques and devise programmes for efficient energy management . 2. To identify barriers to improving energy efficiency and propose appropriate remedial approaches including policy measures and financial incentives . 3. To carry out , support and/or promote research studies on energy management . 4. To advise various sectors of economy like industry, transport and agriculture etc., the agencies connected with energy production, handling and utilisation and the Government on issues related to all forms of energy and its efficient management . 5. To monitor and promote energy conservation activities in the State of Kerala . 6. To increase the skill and capability of energy professionals . 7. To act as a nodal agency for generation, collection and dissemination of latest technical information on energy management and improve the energy information system .
2 8. To create and maintain a database on supply, demand and prices of energy, energy efficiency, energy conservation and related technologies . 9. To review laws and regulations that have a bearing on energy efficiency, develop standards and norms for efficient energy use in the various sectors of economy in the State and propose modifications . 10. To liaise with national & international organisations, Universities, Research Centres, Regulatory bodies, funding agencies and such other institutions connected with various aspects of energy management , including exchange of research results and energy statistics on energy policy, forecasting and planning techniques . 11. To facilitate exchange of energy experts between the state of Kerala and other regions within India and abroad . 12. To perform such other functions as desired by the Government and undertake such other activities as are relevant to fulfill the objects of the Centre .
1.3 GOVERNING BODY
The following members constituted the Governing body of the Centre as on 31..03..2003
Chairman
1. Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Government of Kerala
Vice-Chairman
2. Dr. P. K. Iyengar 33, Saras Baug Bombay 400 088
Chairman, Executive Committee
3. Smt. Lizzie Jacob IAS (from 17.05.2002) Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Kerala Secretariat Thiruvananthapuram 695 001
Shri. Dinesh Sarma, IAS (upto 17.05. 2002) Secretary (Power)
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4. Smt Sudha Pillai, IAS (from 30.10.2001) Principal Secretary (Finance) Government of Kerala
5. Dr. M. S. Valliathan Chairman, State Committee on Science, Technology and Environment Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram 695 004
6. Er. V. I. Cherian Member Kerala State Electricity Board Vidyuthi Bhavanam Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram 695 004
7. Er. M. G. Rajagopal Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of Kerala Housing Board Building Thiruvananthapuram 695 001
8. Prof. K. K. George Director of Technical Education Fort, Thiruvananthapuram 695 023
9. Er. P. S. Sukumaran Director of Factories & Boilers East Gate of District Court Vanchiyoor P.O Thiruvananthapuram 695 035
10. Er. K. S. Vijayan Director ANERT Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram 695 004
11. Sri. P. H. Kurian IAS Director Industries & Commerce Department Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvanthapuram 695 033
12. Dr. K. V. Valsarajan Chairman Institution of Engineers(India), Kerala Centre Observatory Hill, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033
4 13. Dr. D Balakrishnan Chairman, ISTE Kerala Section ‘ARUN’, Viyyur Thrissur – 680 010
14. Director Bureau of Energy Efficiency (former Energy Management Centre) Ministry of Power, Govt. of India NBCC Towers, Hall No. IV, 2 nd Floor 15, Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi 110 066
15. Mr. S. Raghupathy Adviser CII (Southern Region) 13, Harrington Road Chetpet Chennai 600 031
16. Chairman & Managing Director Cochin Refineries Ltd. P.B. No.2, Ambalamugal Kochi 682 302
17. Er. K. A. Fathima Addl. Director (nominee of Director) ER & DCI (T) Vellayambalam Thiruvananthapuram 695 033
18. Dr. M. R. S. Nair Director Autodesk CAD Centre 5th Floor, M.G. Road, Kochi 682 035
19. Vacant
Member Secretary
20. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan (from 01.07.2001) Director (i/c) Energy Management Centre, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram 695 002 5 1.5 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The following members constituted the Executive Committee for the year ended on 31.03.2003
Chairman
1. Smt. Lizzie Jacob IAS (from 17.05.2002) Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Kerala
Shri. Dinesh Sarma, IAS (upto 17.05. 2002) Secretary (Power)
Members
2. Smt Sudha Pillai, IAS (from 30.10.2001) Principal Secretary (Finance) Government of Kerala
3. Er. V. I. Cherian Member, Kerala State Electricity Board Vidyuthi Bhavanam Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram 695 004
4. Er. M. G. Rajagopal Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of Kerala Housing Board Building Thiruvananthapuram 695 001
5. Dr. K. V. Valsarajan Chairman Institution of Engineers(India), Kerala Centre Observatory Hill, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033
7. Er. K. A. Fathima Addl. Director (nominee of Director) ER & DCI (T), Vellayambalam Thiruvananthapuram 695 033
Member Secretary
8. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan (from 01.07.2001) Director (i/c) Energy Management Centre, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram 695 002 6
2. INFORMATION SYSTEMS / TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
The Systems Division of the Centre is responsible for successfully managing the center’s computer facility since the inception of EMC. The Facility integrates and supports more than 5 research groups, technologist labs, documentation systems, Library systems, database systems, integrated accounting systems, internet terminals, email terminals and research students engaged in basic and applied research, training, system development etc. Facility staff provides guidance, consultation services, documentation and assistance in obtaining the goals of the research groups. The Facility provides one-on-one introductory sessions, and general advice for new and experienced computer users. With respect to computer and informatics needs, the goal of these efforts is to enable researchers to become self-sufficient. Also, EMC is the one of the first institutions in Government sector to provide full computer and Internet access to all its officers since its commencement of operations in 1997.
In addition, Facility provides personal desktop support for operating systems and popular applications (e.g. word processing, spread-sheet programs, e-mail), technical assistance for utilizing specialized features of installed software packages, and preparation of web pages. The Facility also supports connection of personal computers and laboratory equipment to the campus-wide local area network.
Services
This facility provides several unique services:
10/100 Mbps Switching Network (3 Com Switches) Access to specialized software and hardware Backup of files and data EMC Web site, Maintenance and Updation of www site Technical consultation on Hardware and Sotware Complete installation and customization of new system hardware and software Full technical support (hardware, software, network) Personalized software training (hands-on group and individual sessions) Reference collection designed to support Center research Advanced documentation services Optical Character Recognition Systems Speech Recognition Software Professional quality graphics and custom technical illustrations 1200 dpi high speed laser printing, Colour Plotter and 720 dpi color printing Power point presentations Complete Communication systems like High Speed Faxing and Multi-link Internet access etc. POP3 and SMTP email services SMTP Gateways Network Firewall Protection Comprehensive Antivirus Protection
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Website of EMC
Systems Division of the center has designed, developed and successfully deployed the web site www.keralaenergy.org. This is in service since June 2000. The website has the latest information on the Centre’s activities and many other resources. The most up-to-date information on projects, training programmes and workshops are available at the site. The website is maintained and regularly updated by the systems division of the Centre.
Project Training.
Centre is providing project facility for B.Tech and MCA students for Information Technology based projects in Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Energy Audits and Energy Database systems.
8 Computer and Information Systems
Email Server File & Print Server Internet Proxy Server & Firewall
Br oadband Link to Internet
SWITCH
HUB HUB
Main Building
9 3. LABORATORY FACILITIES
The Laboratory facilities at the Centre are being gradually built up over the years to make it capable of conducting R&D and testing work related to energy management and conservation. Various instruments currently available and extensively used for its R&D and Consultancy works are:
Sl. Name of the instrument Make & Model No. ELECTRICAL 1 Portable Load Management System Krykard - ALM3 2 Handheld Load Analyser Krykard-Nanovip 3 Datalogger RCC Interlogger 4 Auto LCR-Q Tester Systronics-928 5 Harmonic Analyser Fluke-41B 6 Digital Multimeter Fluke-76 7 Digital Energy Meters Unilec 8 Clamp on Harmonic Analyser AEMC Instruments 9 Oscillosopes Philips – OS 9100 P, 100 MHz Tektronix – TDS 220 10 Multi meter Chauvinarnoux, F11 12 Lux meter Chauvinarnoux ,CA 810 MECHANICAL & THERMAL 10 Heat flux Meter Heat Probe - HB 100 11 Digital Thermometer Fluke 51 12 Non-contact Tachometer Lutron TM 909 13 Bomb Calorimeter Arico-Deluxe 14 Digital Lux Meter Lutron, LX-101 15 Humidity Tester TFA 16 Sound Level Meter Lutron, SL 4001
10 17 Altimeter Barigo 41 18 Pitot Tube IEICOS 19 Pressure Monitor EMCON 20 Infrared Thermometer Lutron TM 909 21 Digital Thermometers K- Type, Chromal -Alumal RTD, PT-100 2 Digital Manometer MAESTER, M3000 3 Prismatic Compass G/H 4 Air velocity Flow meter AIR FLOW, UK, TA4 5 Flow meter (stream discharge) EMCON
EMC has also procured many other misc. instruments like Voltmeters, Ammeters, Watt meters, Multimeters, Auto Transformers, Function Generators, Pressure Gauges, Mercury Thermometers etc. for field work and other experimental purposes.
11 4. LIBRARY
The Centre has enhanced its library with the addition of about 290 books in 2002-2003. As on 31 March 2003 EMC has 1327 books in the following subject categories. No. Subject Category No. of books 1. Energy Management 103 2. Environmental Science & Engineering 176 3. Renewable Energy 114 4. Rural Technology 38 5. Mechanical Engineering 78 6. Electrical & Electronics 107 7. Management 123 8. Economics 56 9. Computer 96 10. General 85 11. Reference 351 TOTAL 1327
A list of 52 journals/newsletters subscribed by EMC follows.
For selection of the books and to ensure proper functioning and development of the library through timely modifications/improvements needed and to streamline the entire process, the Centre has reconstituted its Library Committee with Er. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan Director (i/c), EMC as its Chairman and Er. R. Harikumar, Energy Technologist as the Convener. Apart from this EMC has institutional membership with British Council Library, Thiruvananthapuram, and American Centre Library, Chennai, to enhance the access to latest information required for the Centre’s activities.
LIST OF TECHNICAL JOURNALS
1. Asia Pacific Tech Monitor 2. BCN (British Commercial News) 3. Cascade 4. Chip 5. Cogeneration and onsite power production 6. Computers Today 7. Current Science 8. Dhanam
12 9. Digit 10. Down to Earth 11. Electrical India 12. Electronics for You 13. Energise 14. Energy and Fuel User’s Journal 15. GIS Development 16. Harvard Business review 17. Home Energy 18. Indian Journal of Transport Management 19. Indian Society for Technical Education 20. Industrial Products Finder 21. Information Technology 22. International Journal of Renewable Energy Engineering 23. Invention Intelligence 24. Journal of Environmental Studies and policy 25. Jwaladhwani 26. KRP News 27. Laser Focus World 28. Managers update 29. Mobility 30. National Geographic magazine 31. New Scientist 32. Newsweek 33. Non Conventional Energy Vatis update 34. Nu-Power 35. P.C.Quest 36. P.C.World 37. Pacific and Asian Journal of Energy 38. Power Line 39. Pumps India 40. Reader’s Digest 41. Regulateri ( Quarterly Review of Regulatory Development) 42. Renewable Energy World 43. Repsovision 44. Scientific American 45. Search 46. Span 47. Standards India 48. Team frontliner 49. The Ecologist 50. The Luminaries 51. Tree India Environment 52. Yogana
13 5. R & D PROGRAMS
1. Solar Collector
Concentric Tubular Solar Collector, a novel concept and innovative technology, was designed and fabricated and demonstrated. The collector design is a unique one, in which the heat exchanging fluid tubes (made of Copper) is concentric and collects maximum instantaneous temperature. The collector body is made out from hard plywood with glass wool as insulation. The collector plate is made from galvanised iron plate and painted black. The collector top absorber is of unbreakable toughened glass. Usual plumbing work is done for the fluid flow path. The collector was tested with available infrastructural test facilities, and found to be successful at the initial level. The maximum temperature of circulating water was 85.7 oC. The encouraging results calls for technological improvements and design modifications.
2. Energy Metering, Monitoring and Management System EMC in association with M/s CMS Computers, is developing an Energy Metering, Monitoring and Management System for Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) for their Industrial Units. The system was installed at the KINFRA Video Park at Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Disribution loss reduction in KSEB system.
EMC conducted a very brief and an initial effort, to estimate the unaccounted energy in two distribution transformers in Thiruvananthapuram city at Vazhuthacaud under Electrical Section, Thycaud and Thrikkanapuram under Electrical Major Section, Thirumala. The percentage losses in each transformer stations are 26.67 and 36. This pilot load study reveals the immense scope for improving the distribution network (power factor improvement, voltage regulation, proper neutral joints, etc.) and rectifying faulty meters to improve the energy accounting practice and thereby enhance competitiveness of the KSEB.
For the study, KSEB installed energy meter at transformer secondary and street mains and necessary guidance by way of walking orders (route map) were provided. Around 11 technically qualified volunteers have been identified by EMC, through KSEB, for carrying out the field survey. The volunteers were given an orientation programme.
Electrical energy output from the secondary side of the transformer has been compared with the total energy consumption in the energy end users as measured from their energy meter, for a period of 6-7 days. The data collected through home-to-home meter reading and through power logger (RCC, Canada make) has been recorded and collated in this report along with the observations & inferences. The report has been finalised after presentation & consultation with the expert group.
14 Observation & Inference
Sl. Item Transformer station- 1 : Thrikkanapuram, Elec. Major Section, Thirumala No Transformer station - 2 : Vazhuthacaud under Electrical Section, Thycaud 1 Energy Meter (a) A good number of Meters (25%) placed in individual consumer locations are at an elevation higher than the normal sight level, contributing to error in meter reading (b) About 10% of the meters are mounted in locations which are not easily accessible for reading (c) About 30% of the meters, which are multi dial type have faded dials. Aging leads to error in recording energy consumption. (d) 10 % of energy meters are either not working or the premises are locked. 2 Transformer (a) Neutral earthing to be improved station & distribution (b) Joints of neutral conductor is not properly done leading to network floating of neutral. (c) Distribution voltage during off-peak time is very high (253 V in Station-1 and 273 V in Station-2) leading to excess power consumption (domestic sector being subsidized now, it contributes to heavy financial loss) and also increase the failure rate & shortens the life of electrical gadgets like bulbs, fans, refrigerators etc. (d) About 9-10 V is measured in neutral at fag end in the case of Transformer station-1. (e) Effective earthing of neutral as per the standards at intermediate points for long-length distributing lines is required to avoid the above two problems so as to get better voltage at fag end. (f) The two transformers are under loaded. (g) The average power factor of 0.9 may be improved to 0.98, to reduce the present load current to about 15%. This creates provision for adding more load (consumers) to the transformer station, avoiding the capital cost in adding a new transformer.
4. Development of Urja – 2 the improved Thapabharani
Thaapabharani - the cost effective thermal cooker ideally designed for saving cooking energy while preparing the dietary food of Keralites, which can save upto 75 % of energy while cooking rice, grams, tapioca, etc. has been technologically upgraded. The existing design with its unique features of low cost, easy handling, employment potential etc., has attracted the population of Kerala. However, the technological problems observed in the existing design are decay of the base plate due to frequent usage, short life span, wetting the interior etc. To
15 overcome this problems, the design has been modified with suitable materials. A project proposal has been prepared and submitted to the Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi and the same has been approved. With the support from DST, all the modifications were incorporated.
The first task undertaken in this activity is the study of proper selection of materials. Hard efforts were diverted for identifying suitable materials after travelling a lot to many places. Finally, the cost effective and conforming to all engineering aspects, polypropylene is selected for the cover material which will not subject to wear and tear and also highly durable and resistant to heat and sun. The base plate is selected as cross linked polypropylene which is a tough material with both mechanical and thermal properties.
The assembly procedure is kept as such for easy fabrication. The polypropylene outer cover is unfolded and the cut thermocole sheets are fixed inside. Then with the thin polypropylene inner cover, the thermocole sheets are covered and the edges pasted with suitable adhesive. The assembly procedure is made simple. The materials are made available from a single party after negotiation.
16 6. CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Brief details of the activities undertaken during April 2002 to March 2003 are given below.
1.IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE GLASS INDUSTRY IN INDIA ADDITIONAL CONTRACT FROM UNIDO.
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), as a part of its ongoing project entitled “Integrated energy and environment program for glass industry” in India has awarded a contract (UNIDO Contract No: 2000/268) to Energy Management Centre (EMC) - Kerala, namely “Improving energy efficiency in the Glass Industry in India through Process Control Software”. The project mainly aimed in carrying out feasibility study, analysis, design and development of information technology based system for monitoring, regulating and controlling temperature and fuel consumption of both Pot and Tank furnaces in Firozabad, including Management Information for decision making by management for better results and efficient operation. EMC in association with M/s CMS Computers Ltd, an R&D Centre recognised by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, initiated a comprehensive research and development initiative to improve energy efficiency in this sector by retrofitting the furnaces with intelligent process control systems drawing on the capability of advanced electronic techniques and Information Technology (IT). In this context, EMC and CMS jointly with CDGI, decided to conduct an energy study in a tank furnace and also in a pot furnace in Firozabad. Accordingly, two industries were selected by CDGI namely, M/s Tiger Sons Glass Industries (P) Limited (tank furnace) and M/s Delux Glass Industries (P) Limited (open five pot furnace). Retrofitting the furnace with least or non-invasive type IT based system which requires no shut down, minimal investment but most user friendly especially from the view point of illiterate glass industry workers was chosen as a model project. The studies conducted by EMC-CMS-CDGI combine led to the decision of developing a Temperature Monitoring and Alerting System (TMAS) suitable for retrofitting to the pot and tank furnaces using CNG as the fuel to reduce energy consumption and derive other additional benefits.
Based on the successful completion of the initial contract, UNIDO has approved the second phase of the project of installing TMAS in five more units as a pilot run before finally installing the system in all the furnaces in Firozabad through an amendment made in the Contract (Amendment A for additional services in Contract 2000/268 – Project cost – Rs 8.1 lakhs).
Out of the five industries, CDGI identified four units in Firozabad for this project. One unit in Alappuzha, Kerala, was selected for the ease of trial activities and improvement
17 of the product in the future, as this industry is close to the CMS R&D Centre and EMC, both situated in Kerala.
TMAS was successfully installed and commissioned in the following five units. (a) Saraswati Glass Industries, Firozabad - Commissioned on January 2002 (b) Jain Block Glass Works, Firozabad - Commissioned on January 2002 (c) Excel Glasses Limited, Alappuzha, Kerala - Commissioned on April 2002 (d) Modern Glass Industries, Firozabad - Commissioned on April 2002 (e) Pooja Glass Works Pvt. Ltd, Firozabad - Commissioned on April 2002
One number of TMAS was handed over as spare unit to CDGI to be used in case of major failure of any of the six systems installed at Firozabad (four current installations and two earlier ones in Firozabad). It may be specially mentioned that all the six systems were made identical in the second phase to ensure uniformity from a maintenance point of view even though additional cost was involved for making changes at the two units supplied in the first phase.
The written feed back received from the three units in Firozabad indicate the satisfaction of industry owners in the successful functioning of TMAS and the benefits accrued out of it by maintaining furnace temperature without fluctuations, leading to considerable reduction in pot breakage and reduction in CNG consumption. Excel Glasses Limited after seeing the different features of TMAS, requested EMC to incorporate data logging of fuel oil consumption also. This was also successfully incorporated in the system.
The feedback from the management of Saraswati Glass as well as the data analysis shows that the reduction in direct CNG consumption is around 6% (i.e., 250 cum/day out of 4000 cum/day consumption). Adding other benefits like, • reduction of specific CNG consumption due to lesser pot breakages • minimisation of product rejections • productivity improvement • saving in cost of pots, etc., the total savings would come around 10-12%.
Shri K M D Unnithan and Shri R Harikumar of EMC with Shri N T Nair, Vice President of the R&D division of CMS, Shri P Dhandapani and Shri K Prabhath of CMS formed the team which could manage this successful intervention of a high-tech system into a traditional industrial cluster. Professor V K Damodaran, UNIDO expert and Mr. Alexander Varghese of UNIDO guided this project.
EMC, based on its interaction with CDGI and the Glass units while undertaking the above mentioned project, made a suggestion to UNIDO to implement a project on “Technology Upgradation and Green House Gas (GHG) Emission Abatement in Firozabad Glass Industry Cluster”, to implement demonstration projects in Firozabad.
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2.ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN TILE INDUSTRIES
Realising the need for comprehensive research in Energy Management In Tile (clay roofing & flooring) industries to simultaneously aid entrepreneurs and policy makers, EMC has commenced a research program, entitled ‘EMIT’ aiming at: a) Identifying the optimum mix of technology-management options to reduce the operating energy costs in the traditional tile industry in Kerala and b) Addressing the economics of the energy management policy options.
EMC would be associating with different organisations like Small Industries Service Institute, Small Industries Development Bank of India, National Small Industries Corporation, District Industries Centre, etc., for the successful conduct of this program.
As a part of this program EMC organised a kick-off workshop on 27 March 2003 at Hotel Sidharth Regency, Kokkalai, Thrissur to present the program details to the entrepreneurs and solicit their suggestions in this regard. Department of Industries & Commerce co-sponsored the one-day workshop. EMC is also drawing up a scheme for helping the tile industries to install the indigenously developed IT based Temperature Monitoring and Alerting System (TMAS).
The speakers were representatives from Government agencies such as SISI, DIC, and SIDBI and Technical experts. The representatives from the agencies in the support system concentrated on the different types of assistances available from them. The first technical paper was on ‘Energy efficiency opportunities in tile industry’ presented by Prof. C. P. Sunilkumar, Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam who had conducted several studies connected with energy savings in Tile and Brick Industries. The second paper was on “IT based system for energy conservation and productivity enhancement” by Sri. N.T.Nair, Vice President (R&D), CMS Computers Ltd., Trivandrum. Sri. K.M.Dharesan Unnithan, Director in charge of the Energy Management Centre also spoke on the occasion.
The participants were industrialists from Tile Industry in Trichur and Kozhikode; about 40 people participated in the deliberations. In the Presidential address Mr. Unnithan stressed the need of energy conservation in tile industry. The scarcity of power and increase in cost of power was also emphasized in the speech. There was a change in the pattern of consumption of energy from the 70’s to 2000. In the late 70’s, 63% of the total power available in Kerala was used by industrial sector, which has become 26% in 2000 whereas the 11% consumption by domestic sector has increased to 48%. The shortage of power availability to industry has to be taken with due concern. Energy consumption of a region or country is considered to be the yardstick of its economic growth. He also mentioned that the Tile Industry is even today an important traditional industry in Kerala which is ailing from several problems such as decreasing demand for
19 the traditional products, scarcity of clay and problems related to excavation of clay, increasing cost of firewood, lack of energy conservation, competition from other products for the same end use etc. He concluded saying that it is high time that we have to go for product innovations and methods for energy conservation.
Sri. Harikumar, the Project Manager from EMC, explained the mechanics of the result- oriented workshop and requested active interaction and discussions. He observed that the tile industrialists has made many modifications in their factories by employing earth moving equipment, loaders, computers (for accounting purposes), cellular phones (for effective connectivity), improvements are seldom found in the heart of the plant – the kiln. He requested the participants to take out maximum from the resource persons asking as many questions as possible and come out with suggestions and an action plan for feasibility investigation/ implementation, depending on the proposals.
Prof. George Mathai Tharakan, Managing Director, The Kerala Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Society (CAPEX), Kollam inaugurated the workshop. In his inaugural session he mentioned the importance of Trichur District in the Industrial Map of Kerala and the importance of Tile Industry in the Industrial Economy of the district. He told that the move on energy saving in tile industry is most appropriate and timely. He wished all success for the workshop and its follow-up action later.
Sri. N.T.Nair, former Chairman, The Institution of Engineers, Kerala State Centre and Sri. K.M.George, Director, Kerala State Productivity Council offered felicitations to the workshop. Sri. Nair requested the participants to enlist the problems of the industry in general as well as the energy problem, especially in the context of increasing price for fuel used. He also added that a scientific analysis of fire wood consumption in tile industry is required. Sri. George pointed out that if costs of production of tiles are to be reduced, cost of energy should be contained. The workshop should focus on the energy consumption and conservation issues. He hoped for better ideas to get emerged in the workshop. Both of them wished all success for the workshop. Sri.M.Udayabhanu from EMC proposed vote of thanks.
The interested industrialists drew up a schedule for the visit of the EMC officials, on the following days of the workshop for feasibility investigation of TMAS. Visits were made to about 13 units, which had shown interest for such preliminary study. Proposals would be send and TMAS project implemented in the next financial year, in a few industries.
National Botanic Garden & Research Institute, Lucknow
A preliminary energy audit study was carried out at the National Botanic Garden & Research Institute, Lucknow, against their request, to identify energy saving options in their campus. Shri M Udayabhanu and Shri R Harikumar formed the team, which did the study during July 2002.
20 7. TRAINING, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Major Training Programmes
EMC organized the following two training programmes during the financial year.
(1) Workshop on “Energy conservation Law 2001 & Energy Efficiency Programmes in India; 8-9 August 2002, Taj residency, Kochi
This two-day Workshop attended by over 40 Engineers/Managers from industries in Kerala was jointly held with the Energy & Fuel Users Association (ENFUSE), Chennai. The workshop discussed on various opportunities evolved out of the enactment of Energy Conservation Act and on different ongoing energy efficiency programmes/initiatives in the country.
(2) Training programme for Energy Managers; 14 – 16 November 2002, Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram,
A two-day training programme was organized for Energy Managers in the State, jointly with the Energy Conservation Centre (ECCT) of Thailand, supported by UN-ESCAP, Bangkok. ECCT deputed two experts from Thailand to speak on Energy Management experiences in Thailand and Renewable energy technologies. About 35 energy mangers from the large and medium scale industries participated in this two-day event.
Various other training/awareness programmes organized by EMC are listed below
12.04.2002 Training programme on Best Practices in House Wiring & Energy Conservation at Kollam
13.04.2002 Seminar on “Domestic Energy Conservation” at Dhanuvachapuram in connection with Dr. Ambedkar Jayanthy.
22.04.2002 Greens, STEC & EMC observed the Earth Day. A Photo exhibition and Seminar were organized at YMCA hall, Thiruvananthpauram.
23.04.2002 Director (i/c), presented a paper on “Earth Our Home – Problems & Hopes” in connection with the Earth Day, organized by Greens and sponsored Energy Management Centre. Director (i/c) also released their first monthly periodical.
28.04.2002
10.00 AM Director (i/c) made a presentation on Energy Conservation and Future Energy Sources at S. N. College for Women at Kollam in connection with Energy Conservation Week Celebrations organized by ECS and PCRA. The programme was co-sponsored by EMC.
21 1200AM Director (i/c) engaged a class for the Students and Teachers of S. N. College for Women on the energy conservation potential of Thapabharani.
1400 Hrs Director (i/c) attended and felicitated the programme organized by ECS and PCRA at Kollam. The Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan inaugurated the training programme..
29.04.2002 Er. M. Udayabhanu participated and addressed the audience in connection with the State level inauguration of Energy Environment Conservation Clubs at ITI, Chandanathoppe. Hon’ble Minister for Labour Shri. Babu Divakaran inaugurated the function
30.04.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar on Energy Conservation and best Practices in House wiring at Alapuzha in association with International Copper Promotion Council, Mumbai
EMC organized a technical training programme for Engineering College students at the Centre.
10.05.2002 Director (i/c) taken a class on “Energy Conservation” for the students at Institution of Engineers, Vellayambalam.
29.05.2002 Talk by Mr. Harold Wilhites at Institution of Engineer’s Hall, Thiruvananthapuram. The Programme is jointly organized by Institution of Engineers, Kerala Chapter, EMC and Trivandrum Management Association (TMA).
01.06.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar on Energy Conservation and Best practices in House wiring at Chalakudy in association with International Copper Promotion Council, Mumbai
06.07.2002 Energy Conservation awareness programme at Government Secretariat.
12.07.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar on Energy Conservation and Best practices in House wiring at Kannur in association with International Copper Promotion Council, Mumbai
20.07.2002 Energy Conservation awareness programme at Government Secretariat.
23.07.2002 EMC in association with ISIS organized a one-day Domestic Energy Conservation programme for house-wives.
26.07.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar for House-wives at Chalakudy.
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27.07.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar for House-wives and women volunteers at Quilandy.
02.08.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar on Energy Conservation and Best practices in House wiring at Alapuzha in association with International Copper Promotion Council, Mumbai
03.08.2002 Energy Conservation awareness programme at Government Secretariat.
08.08.2002 EMC organized a two day National Seminar on Energy Conservation Act 2001 & at Taj Residency, Ernakulam. Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Shri. Kadavoor 09.08.2002 Sivadasan inaugurated the Seminar. This programme was organized jointly with Energy & Fuel users Association, Chennai.
10.08.2002 Director(i/c) made the key note address and a presentation on Electrical Safety & Energy Conservation in the seminar organized by KEWSA at Thiruvananthapuram
25.08.2002 Shri R Harikumar was deputed to give a brief talk on energy conservation at All India Radio
12.09.2002 EMC in association with Institution of Engineers organized a seminar on Energy Conservation for the students and members of Residents Association at Institution of Engineers Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
19.09.2002 EMC organized a refresher training programme for Energy Clinic volunteers at EMC.
30.09.2002 EMC organized a one day Seminar on Energy Conservation and Best practices in House wiring at Thiruvananthapuram in association with International Copper Promotion Council, Mumbai
04.10.2002 EMC organized a two hour Seminar on Domestic Energy Conservation for the employees of SBT zonal office at Thiruvananthapuram.
05.10.2002 EMC organized a one day training programme on Domestic Energy Conservation for House wives at Athirampuzha, near Kottayam
06.10.2002 ECS in association with EMC organized a one day training programme for the students and public at Kollam on Domestic Energy Conservation
07.10.2002 Director (i/c) made a presentation on Energy Conservation in building materials at Science & Technology museum, Thiruvananthapuram and the programme was organized by M/s Habitat
20.10.2002 EMC organized a half day Seminar on Domestic Energy Conservation for the members of Vinayaka Residents Association, Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram 23
22.10.2002 EMC organized a half day Seminar on Energy Conservation for the general public at Kallara
30.10.2002 Shri R Harikumar was deputed as a resource person for the UGC sponsored refresher program on Environmental Science for College teachers, organised by School of Environmental Science, M G University at Kottayam.
12.11.2002 Energy Conservation awareness programme at Government Secretariat.
14.11.2002 Hon. Minister for Electricity inaugurated a month long Energy Conservation to activities on November 14 at the Mascot Hotel Auditorium. EMC organised a 16.11.2002 Training Programme for Energy Managers from 14 – 16 November 2002. The training programme was supported by UNESCAP –Energy Conservation Center Thailand and ENFUSE, Chennai.
17.11.2002 Hon. Minister for Electricity Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan inaugurated the seminar on “Energy Conservation in Transport Sector” organized jointly with ECS, PCRA, and EMC at Hotel South Park.
19.11.2002 EMC organised a seminar on Domestic Energy Conservation jointly with the ECS and Rotary club at Pathanamthitta. The programme was well attended by about 80 people.
24.11.2002 An awareness class on energy conservation was conducted at the Law College, Ernakulam for the selected audience.
26.11.2002 A seminar was organised by EMC, jointly with International Copper Promotion Council India, Mumbai, on “Energy Efficiency in Building Design”. Hon. Minister for Works, Dr. M K Muneer inaugurated the seminar. The seminar was targeted for the PWD engineers and supervisors and there were nearly 50 participants.
27.11.2002 A one-day seminar on Domestic Energy Conservation was organised by EMC jointly with CHASS, Changanassery at Assumption College Auditorium, Changanassery. Nearly 250 women participants made the function very successful. 30.11.2002 EMC conducted an awareness programme on energy conservation for the officers in the Government Secretariat. 66 persons from the Home Department participated in the programme. 03.12.2002 School level energy conservation awareness was organised in the Govt. Model & High School. Average 250 students and teachers attended each day. 04.12.2002 07.12.2002 Surya TV telecasted a programme, presented by the Director (i/c), EMC on Energy Conservation in the serial “For you Kids” (Part-I) 08.12.2002 State level competitions were held for the students in school and college levels jointly with ECS at Amrita Hotel, Trivandrum.
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Banner Campaign, which highlights a slogan to reduce electricity consumption was organised statewide during the Energy Conservation Month. Banners were displayed in all the districts in front of the EB offices, public places etc.
60 Special Energy Clinics were organised in all over Kerala by EMC with the help of trained women volunteers during the Energy Conservation Month and on an average 60 women from the rural areas participated in each clinic.
EMC organized Public functions in all the districts with the active participation of Electrical Inspectorate, PWD Electrical Wing, KSEB and ECS during the Energy Conservation Month.
14.12.2002 National Energy Conservation Day. Hon’ble Minister for Electricity, Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan, distributed the Energy Conservation Awards to the winners.
14.12.2002 Surya TV telecasted a programme, presented by the Director (i/c), EMC on Energy Conservation in the serial “For you Kids” (Part-II)
17.12.2002 GREENS and EMC organized a seminar on Energy Conservation at YMCA, Thiruvananthapuram
19.12.2002 One-day seminar on Domestic Energy Conservation was organised by EMC jointly with Madapally Block Panchayat at Madapally near Chengannur.
20.12.2002 A seminar was organised by EMC, jointly with International Copper Promotion Council India, Mumbai, on “Energy Efficiency in Building Design” at Palakkad.
21.12.2002 EMC jointly with ECS organised a seminar on “Energy Conservation” at Chalakkudy.
28.12.2002 Talk by the Director (i/c), EMC on Energy Efficiency at Agriculture Engineering College, Thavanoor, near Kuttipuram.
29.12.2002 EMC and ECS conducted an awareness programme on Domestic Energy Conservation for the volunteers of Kudumba Shree at Kollam.
30.12.2002 EMC and ECS organized an awareness programme on energy conservation for the students of T. K. M. College of Engineering, Kollam
31.12.2002 Inauguration of Energy & Environment Club at University College, Kariyavattom by Hon’ ble Minister Dr. M.A. Kuttappan
05.01.2003 Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan inaugurated the one- day seminar on Domestic Energy Conservation organised by EMC at Karunagapally 25
22.01.2002 EMC conducted an awareness programme on energy conservation for the officers in the Government Secretariat. 45 persons from the Industries Department participated in the programme 25.01.03 EMC conducted an awareness programme on Domestic Energy Conservation at Ummannoor, Ayoor
28.01.03 EMC organized an awareness programme for selected women volunteers at Neyyattinkara
02.02.03 Awareness Class on domestic energy conservation at Vishnu Nagar Residents’ Association, Poozhikunnu
10.02.03 Energy Conservation Awareness Class for Hotel Association at Neyyattinkara
18.02.03 Training programme at Hindustan Latex Ltd, Poojappura, in connection with the National Safety Week
24.02.03 & Energy Clinic Volunteer training & Oorja - 2 for Thriruvananthapuram, 25.02.03 Kottayam Kollam district organised at EMC
28.02.03 Domestic Energy Conservation Awareness Class at Kottayam under the joint auspices of Morarji Desai Club, Kottayam
02.03.03 Shri M Udayabhanu and Shri R Harikumar were deputed to deliver talks on energy conservation and safety at Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited, Chavara.
04.03.03 & Training programme for Energy Clinic Volunteer at Chalakkudy 05.03.03 06.03.03 Shri M Udayabhanu and Shri R Harikumar were deputed to deliver talks on energy conservation and safety at Hindustan Latex Limited, Peroorkada.
07.03.03 Energy Conservation awareness class at Adhyapaka Bhavan for VHSS teachers & Oorja Quiz for the students of ITC in connection with the all Kerala ITC(SC/ST Development Dept.) competition.
14.03.03 & Shri R Harikumar was deputed to Co-chair a session on Biomass Energy and 15.03.03 also present a paper on “Prospects of Renewable Energy projects” at the Seminar on Renewable Energy, organised by the Rural Energy Centre at the Gandhigram Rural Institute, Deemed University, Gandhigram.
18.03.03 & Energy Clinic Volunteer training programme & Oorja - 2 at Quilandy 19.03.03 20.03.03 Talk on Energy Conservation at Vyloppilly Smaraka Bhavan, Calicut
27.03.03 Organized a workshop on Energy Management in Tile Industries at Thrissur.
26 8. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS 2002
In its efforts to encourage energy conservation activities in the State, applications for Energy Conservation awards instituted by Government of Kerala are invited every year by the Energy Management Centre. The Government decided to give awards for the financial year 2001-‘02 in 5 different categories, viz., • Large scale enterprises • Medium scale enterprises • Small scale enterprises • Non profit organisation • Individuals
A judging committee consisting of Er M Udayabhanu, Head – Energy Efficiency Division, EMC, Prof. P O J Lebba, President, Energy Conservation Society, Er M G Rajagopal, Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt., Prof K B Sarma, Head of Mechanical Engineering, TKM Engineering College, Kollam, Er R Ramachandran Pillai, Additional Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt., Dr K V Valsarajan, Chairman, Institution of Engineers (India), Kerala State Centre and Er C Jayaraman, Manager, PCRA and the State Level Monitoring Committee with Er K M D Unnithan, Director (i/c), EMC as the Convenor and chaired by the Principal Secretary (Power), Smt Lizzie Jacob, IAS assisted the Government in assessing the achievements of the various contestants. Er R Harikumar from EMC rendered technical and logistics support for the Committee.
The State Level Monitoring Committee for Energy Conservation in Kerala, on evaluating the various entries for State level awards and ascertaining the facts through discussions and field visits by a Judging Committee, selected the following organisations/individuals for conferring the Government of Kerala Energy Conservation Awards and Commendation Certificates 2002 for their achievements in energy conservation during the year 2001-‘02.
Category I: - Large scale enterprises: NO AWARDS
Commendation Certificates for –
Indian Aluminium Company Limited, Alupuram Smelter, Kalamassery (INDAL) & Hindustan Lever Limited, Kochi (Lever)
27 INDAL : Commendation Certificate to INDAL, based on the percentage reduction in specific energy consumption consistently for last 3 years through • continual improvements in operating parameters with the help of innovations in existing process control system harnessing IT resources • improvement in Bath Chemistry in the entire pot line, which resulted in reduction of specific DC energy from 15351 kWh/ton of Aluminium in 1999 to 14937 kWh/ton in 2002 and • energy efficiency improvements in the auxiliaries
HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED : C ommendation Certificate to Lever based on the percentage reduction in specific energy consumption consistently for last 3 years through • process improvements like using processed oil and noodles • maximising usage of pitch (about 60%) instead of fuel oil in boilers, etc.
Activities resulted in reducing their specific power consumption from 156 kWh/ton in 2000-01 to 147 kWh/ton in 2001-02 and similarly specific fuel consumption from 95 to 77 kg/ton of product.
Category II: - Medium scale enterprises
AWARD for Hindustan Latex Ltd., Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram.
AWARD conferred based on their sincere attempts to reduce energy consumption by • optimising the electrical drying operation • installing energy savers in lighting circuit & improving fixtures • better housekeeping • effective worker participation in energy management programs and • reducing the transportation energy and cost of HSD earlier transported in barrels from the Peroorkada plant by installing diesel pump in the factory The activities resulted in reducing their specific power consumption from 92,782 kWh/lakh pieces of blood bag in 2000-01 to 56,830 kWh in 2001-02 and similarly specific fuel consumption from 5957 litres/lakh pieces to 4549.
Category III: - Small scale enterprises
AWARD for Solar Technologies & Services India Pvt. Limited, Kochi
AWARD conferred taking into account their sincere attempts in • promoting and installing different renewable energy systems, like solar lanterns (2600 nos. sold and serviced in 2001-02), solar domestic lighting system (300 nos.), solar water heating system (843 nos.)
28 • handing over of Mundanmudy Village Solar Electrification project after 5 year of operation and maintenance by (398 houses electrified), and • commissioning 250 kW biomass gasifier in Synthite Industrial Chemicals, replacing 3000 litres of diesel per day
Category IV: - Non Profit Organisations
AWARD for Energy Conservation Society, Kollam
AWARD conferred to them in appreciation of their continued efforts in popularisation of energy conservation concepts among the housewives, students and public by way of organising mass awareness campaigns in all the districts of Kerala. The Committee noted that they have organised 33 Workshops for women & 44 youth programmes on Energy Conservation in the qualifying year. They will also get a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-
Commendation Certificate for
BIOTECH, Centre for Development of Non Conventional Energy Sources, Trivandrum and Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE), Thrissur
BIOTECH : Commendation Certificate given to BIOTECH (along with TIDE) considering their sustained efforts in the area of energy conservation, particularly promotion and installation of Domestic waste treatment (biogas) plants (350 Nos), Institutional waste treatment (biogas) plants (11 Nos), Improved Choolah (500 Nos.), etc.
TIDE : In appreciation of their efforts in promotion of energy efficient bio fuel utilization technologies such as stoves, dryers and kilns in non-formal industries in Kerala (Hotels, Ayurvedic units, Rubber sheet smoking units, Arecanut working units, etc.) at a total project cost of Rs. 13.38 lakhs in 2001 – ’02 which has resulted in a saving of about 5000 tonnes of fuel, the Commendation Certificate in this category was given to them along with BIOTECH.
Category V: - Individuals
AWARD for K. Soman, Thrissur
Award given based on his voluntary contribution in creating mass awareness in energy conservation by way of domestic energy workshops for women (22 nos.), energy awareness workshops for youth (20 nos.), propagating thermal cooker (250 nos.), promoting (through rally) usage of cycles, etc. A cash prize of Rs. 5000/- was also given.
Commendation Certificate for Babu Kammath, Kochi
Commendation Certificate given to him in appreciation of his voluntary work, as a Sub- divisional Engineer in BSNL, in undertaking an elaborate energy efficiency improvement study
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Energy Conservation Month Celebrations
EMC successfully organized and conducted the Energy Conservation Month Celebrations from 15 November 2002 to 14 December 2002, with different programmes spread throughout the 14 districts in the State. The participants of the programmes were House-wives, School Children, College Students, Engineers and Supervisors of Industries, Residents’ Association Members, Electrical Supervisors, Contractors, PWD Electrical Engineers,
30 9. SHP DEVELOPMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES
1. OVERVIEW
The Energy Management Centre, Kerala, had since 1997, taken initiatives for speedier development of Small Hydro Power (SHP) in Kerala, with people’s participation. Altogether, the projects division dealt with environment friendly systems of development of power especially, Small Hydro Power with a sustainable development initiative. Small and mini hydel potential can provide a solution for the energy problems in remote and hilly areas where extension of grid system is comparatively uneconomical. One of the main activities of Energy Management Centre is therefore to develop, introduce and promote electricity generation techniques and programmes through SHP.
2. CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT REPORT PREPARATION FOR LOCAL BODIES.
EMC has actively participated in the development of SHP in villages giving co- operation and guidance for implementation. Mallappally Block Panchayath had come forward for implementation of Parathodu Mini hydel Project. The consultancy assignment for DPR preparation of the 300kW Parathodu project was awarded to EMC. The Preliminary and detailed topographical survey, design and drawing for the project was carried out successfully. The draft final DPR is prepared and submitted to the Panchayath for allocation of funds.
3. FIELD VISITS AND AWARENESS CREATION IN SHP DEVELOPMENT FOR TRIBAL POPULATION
EMC Small hydro Projects Division team undertook field visits to various project sites like Karuvarai, Siruvani, Jallippara, Puliyara, Dhonikundu etc for Attappady Hills Area Development Society (AHADS) and a pre-feasibility study report was submitted. Based on the pre-feasibility report Attappady Hills Area Development Society had entrusted the Total consultancy assignments of the following mini/micro hydel projects to EMC. Karuvarai Mini Hydel (2000kW) Siruvani Mini Hydel (2000kW) Jallippara Micro Hydel (50 kW)
4. TOTAL CONSULTANCY FOR SHP DEVELOPMENT
a. Barapole Small Hydel Project (21 MW) for Travancore Cochin Chemicals Limited.
21 MW Barapole Small Hydel Scheme in Kannur District was allotted to Travancore Cochin Chemicals Limited (TCC) for captive generation of Power by the State Govt. to partially tide over the current problem of lower margin of the end product on account of
31 higher electricity charges. EMC was awarded the consultancy work of by the company through open bidding. In the current financial year EMC SHP team had completed the Topographical surveys, Detailed Engineering Design and Drawings and submitted the DPR for Barapole SHP and the scheme was approved by State Govt and KSEB for Implementation. Subsequently EMC was awarded the consultancy assignment of preparation of tender documents, evaluation and short-listing of E&M contractors for the implementation of 21 MW Barapole SHP. EMC prepared the pre-qualification documents and through competitive selection process and has short-listed 14 E&M and civil contractors for the project. The work of draft Detailed Tender Document Preparation of the project was completed by EMC and submitted to TCC for further processing. The land acquisition survey work was also carried out by EMC and the State Revenue Department had accepted the survey drawings/schemes and the same was published in the Kerala Govt Gazette for acquisition of land. Over and above the consultancy assignment, EMC is also helping TCC to tide over the interstate water utilisation issue raised by the Karnataka State (even though the riparian rights are with Kerala State being situated in the downstream stretch of the river and due to already commissioned Pazhassi irrigation project) thereby safeguarding the interest of our State.
b. Karuvarai Mini Hydel Project (2 MW) for Attappady Hills Area Development Society (AHADS).
Based on the pre-feasibility report, Attappady Hills Area Development Society had entrusted the Total consultancy assignments of Karuvarai mini hydel project to EMC. The following works were carried out by the EMC SHP team during this year. 1. PPR preparation for Karuvarai Mini Hydel Project 2. Preliminary and detailed survey of the Karuvarai Mini Hydel project. 3. Detailed Engineering Design, drawing and DPR preparation for Karuvarai Mini Hydel Project
5. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDIES
The Environmental Impact Assessment studies of the 21MW Barapole SHP project was awarded to EMC by Travancore Cochin Chemicals Limited (TCC) after competitive bidding. We had completed the assignment and the Preliminary EIA report was submitted.
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6. UNIDO REGIONAL CENTRE AT EMC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL HYDRO POWER IN SOUTH ASIAN REGION
As a recognition of the technical competence of the Centre and considering the potential in the small hydro field, UNIDO has agreed to have a Regional Centre for the South Asia region in the EMC. A proposal for making EMC as a Regional Centre of UNIDO for the South Asian region was prepared and send to UNIDO and was approved. It was proposed to inaugurate the Centre on April 2003 by the Director General UNIDO.
7. ASSISTING THE SHP CELL FOR PROMOTION OF SHP THROUGH PRIVATE INITIATIVE
The SHP Cell that was operational from October 2002 in EMC for promotion of SHP through private initiative was assisted by SHP division of EMC in the following arena Deliberation on drafting of RFQ Documents for inviting prequalification bids Technical analysis of the prequalification bids Deliberation on drafting of RFP Documents for inviting competitive bids
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SMALL HYDRO PROMOTION CELL AT EMC (UNDER DEPARTMENT OF POWER GOVT. OF KERALA)
In order to give an impetus to the development of Small Hydro Projects in the Kerala State, Government of Kerala has constituted a Small Hydro Promotion Cell under the direct control of Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Kerala. The Small Hydro Promotion Cell is headed by the Director, EMC with Sri G.Anil (EMC), Sri.S.Padmakumar, Sri.D.S Suresh Kumar and R. Ramesh ( AEEs of KSEB) as its members.
The Cell was started functioning from Energy Management Centre from October 2002. The first assignment of the cell was to address the hurdles in the promotion of small hydro in the State. Accordingly, a meeting was arranged with representatives from various stakeholders including HT & EHT association. Honourable Minister for Electricity chaired the meeting conducted at Trivandrum on 4th December 2002. Based on the suggestions made by various stakeholders, the guidelines for the allotment of Small Hydro Projects to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) / Captive Power producers (CPPs) have been revised and new guideline was issued vide GO (MS) 2/2003/PD dated 16-01-2003.
Sixty-one Small hydro Projects identified by KSEB with an installed capacity of 161MW and average annual generation of 436 Mu are given for allotment. As Detailed Project Report and Detailed Investigation Report were available for 30 Projects, it was decided to invite tenders for 30 projects as a first stage.
List of 30 SHP schemes now opened up for bidding for CPP/IPP (Stage I)
Installe Annual d energy Sl.No. Name of the Scheme District Basin capacit Generation y (MW) (Mu) Projects for which DPR is available 1 Parakkadavu Kottayam Pamba 10.00 21.58 2 Palchuram Wynadu Valapattanam 3.50 8.66 3 Kalladathani Kollam Ithikkara 3.50 9.50 4 Adakkathode Kannur Valapattanam 2.50 7.70 5 Kokkamullu Kannur Valapattanam 2.00 4.80 6 Onipuzha Kozhikkode Onipuzha 1.50 3.16 7 Mundakayam Kottayam /Idukki Manimala Ar 1.25 3.08 8 Chathamala Kannur Valapattanam 1.00 2.08 9 Palakuzhi Palakkad Bharathapuzha 1.00 2.14
34 10 Alamparathode Kozhikkode Alamparathode 3.00 6.46 11 Peruva Kannur Peruva 2.00 5.00 12 Thuvallar Idukki Thuvallar 4.00 11.24 13 Attle Palakkad Kanjirapuzha 6.00 11.45 14 Upper Vattapara Palakkad Pampar 3.00 11.70 15 Thirunelli Wynad Bharathapuzha 1.20 2.60 16 Madatharuvi Pathanamthitta Madatharuvi 1.00 2.00 17 Malothi II Kasargod Malothi puzha 0.80 1.50 Projects for which Detailed investigations are done 18 Upper Poringal Thrissur Chalakudi 7.00 19.73 19 Lower Vattapara Palakkad Kanjirapuzha 5.50 16.26 20 Kurumpetty Pathanamthitta Pamba 3.50 17.48 21 Iruttukkanam Idukki Periyar 3.00 11.00 22 Kishumam Pathanamthitta Pamba basin 3.00 7.78 23 Mukkuttathode Kannur Kuppam 3.00 7.00 24 Malothi I Kasargod Malothi puzha 2.00 4.70 25 Perimpala Kannur Perumpuzha 0.80 1.94 26 Kurishadi Thiruvananthapuram Vamanapuram 0.75 3.70 27 Malothy III Kasargod Malothi puzha 0.45 0.92 28 Fulongkara Kannur Kilikattthode 0.35 1.04 29 Pilachikkara Kasargod Pilachikkara 0.35 1.00 30 Odanpuzha Kannur Bharathapuzha 0.30 0.98
These Small Hydel Schemes were also showcased at the Global Investor Meet (GIM) held at Kochi during 18th & 19th January 2003.
Subsequently, RFQ document was prepared with the assistance of Infrastructure Development Finance Company Ltd (IDFC). Main criteria for qualification for IPPs are Financial and Technical Criteria. For CPPs, the allotment criteria are financial strength of applicant and contract demand of the consumer. RFQ documents were issued w.e.f February 2003. RFQ document was also published in the EMC web site for enabling the investors from outside the state to get a first hand information about the selection procedure.
A Pre-Bid meeting with the prospective investors was conducted at Trivandrum on 18th March 2003 and the various answers to the investor’s queries were given prior to the submission of pre-qualification bids. As on this date, there is overwhelming response from investors to participate in the bid. The last date for submission of application for qualification is 10-04-2003.
35 10. AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Energy Conservation awareness programme at Govt. Secretariat
The Government accorded permission to conduct regular awareness programme on “Domestic Energy Conservation” for the Officers and Staff members of Government Secretariat. The first programme was inaugurated on 06/07/2002 by Smt. Lizzie Jacob IAS, Principal Secretary (GAD & Power) and Chairman, EC, EMC. Till date about 300 participants attended and the programme was well accepted.
Energy Clinics
Energy Clinics were organised by the selected volunteers. Each volunteer conducted one clinic per month in her respective panchayts. Energy Clinic is a unique programme of EMC in energy conservation activities in domestic sectors through women change agents. Earlier study reports show that by mere awareness of energy efficiency and wastage, 10-15 % of total energy can be saved. The energy clinic is supposed to provide valuable information to the rural population on energy conservation, energy efficient equipments, right methods of energy use to reduce wastage etc. All the volunteers (60 nos.) conducted energy clinics with good participation. The reports were called for and strictly evaluated. In connection with the Energy Conservation Month activities, special energy clinics were also organised. Each volunteer conducted one such clinic in her respective panchayats with high public participation.
Refresher Cum Retraining Programme for Energy Clinic Volunteers.
The Energy Clinic is getting wide acceptance among the rural population and great impact in creating awareness about energy conservation to the rural folks. The success of the programme lies with the quality of the volunteers who are the change agents. In order to enhance the quality of the volunteers periodic retraining and evaluation is essential. With that objective, a refresher cum retraining programme was organised for the volunteers. The training programme was organised in 3 phases in three regions in Kerala, viz. Alleppey, Chalakkudy, and Quilandy. The retraining programme was well attended by the volunteers and expert faculty from EMC took the classes on electrical energy conservation and thermal energy conservation. Subsequently, a test paper was arranged to screen in the best capable volunteers and 60 % of the volunteers screened in. They were shortlisted and approved as volunteers for future and asked to arrange Energy Clinics.
Training for Energy Clinic Volunteers .
In order to select few more volunteers to enhance the domain of the Energy Clinic programme in the whole state of Kerala, training programmes were organised. Applications were called for the interested candidate to do volunteer work for Energy Clinic and the training programme was organised in three phases. Phase I in Trivandrum on 24-02-03; Phase II at Chalakkudy on 04- 03-03; Phase III at Quilandy on 18-03-03. Volunteers from the districts Trivandrum, Kollam,
36 Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, were trained in the Phase and from Alleppey, Idukki, Ernakulam, Trissur, Palakkad, in the Phase II and volunteers from Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wynadu and Kasaragode. All the volunteers who attended the one day training programme were given expert lectures on domestic energy conservation with demonstrations and calculations. After the lectures, a test was conducted and based on the performance in the test and also based on requirement, nearly 40 volunteers were selected and they were issued Energy Kits. Now there are totally more than 100 volunteers under the energy clinic programme. The ID cards and allotment of panchayats, issuing of orders etc. are under process.
Urja-2 Training Programme .
With support from the DST, New Delhi, the thaapabharani has been modified with better durability, protection and service and named as Urja-2. 100 volunteers from all districts and all over the state were given training for fabrication. The training empowers the rural women volunteers with employment opportunity along with energy conservation technology propagation. The training programme was organised in II phases covering the nearby districts as for the energy clinic training. Phase I was organised in Trivandrum on 25-02-03, Phase II at Chalakkudy on 05-03-03 and Phase III at Quilandy on 19-03-03.
Energy Conservation Clubs in Schools and Colleges The Centre, through the efforts Energy Conservation Club Project (ECCP) of the Energy Conservation Society (ECS), sets up energy Conservation Clubs in Schools and Colleges all over the State. Clubs now exist in about 435 schools and 20 Colleges/ITCs in the State.
Different activities are conducted in these clubs to create awareness among school/ college students. The Centre provides necessary technical and partial financial support to the ECCP for conducting different activities like Energy Quiz, Elocution, Project Preparation, Domestic energy surveys, etc., aimed at creating awareness among the public utilising the services of its members and also educating the members on the need and techniques of energy conservation.
A publication of the Centre titled ‘Oorja Samrakshanam - Ippol Thudangaam, Ivide Thudangaam’ (Energy conservation - start now, start here) is made available free of cost to all the club members by the Centre.
Awareness Programme through Visual Media Doordarshan Kendra, Thiruvanthapuram telecasted various Energy Conservation awareness programme. Awareness Programme through All India Radio All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram broadcasted various Energy Conservation Awareness programmes during this year also.
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PROGRAMMES FOR STAFF
This year also EMC has arranged different programmes for its staff like participation in National and State level Seminars, Workshops and Training programs. Experts from different fields were invited to the Centre to interact with the Officers. Technical Officers were given chances to take lectures and Classes on Energy related topics for all the groups of society.
Staff Welfare Activities at EMC
Staff Welfare Committee is looking after the welfare activities of the Centre. Committee constituted by the Director from time to time. During the reporting period, A Staff Welfare Fund Scheme was implemented. This Scheme envisages several welfare cum benefit scheme to employees such as Death Benefit, Marriage benefit, Retirement benefit, Accident benefit, Award for proficiency in examinations etc. Staff Welfare Committee is conducting several capacity enhancement programmes to staff. On 18.05.2002, a Seminar on ‘Vedic Stress Management was conducted. On 01.07.02, Mr. G. Ramachandran Nair, (Retd.Addl. Director, Economics & Statistics Department, Govt. of Kerala delivered a lecture on Modern Techniques in Data Analysis.
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STAFF OF EMC
(as on 31-3-2003)
------Sl.No. Name Designation Date of joining ------1. Er. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan Director (i/c) 12.12.1996 2. Er. M. Udayabhanu Energy Technologist E-II 04.01.1997 3. Shri. W.S. Suwil Kumar Systems Manager 01.04.1997 4. Smt. Sindhu.S.Kumar Librarian Gr-IV 22.08.1997 5. Er.R. Harikumar Energy Technologist C 04.09.1997 6. Er.V. Ajit Prabhu Energy Technologist E-II 27.11.1997 7. Shri. S. Sathichandran Finance Manager 01.01.1998 8. Shri. M. R. Arun Word Processing Asst. 06.07.1998 9. Smt. Beena. T. A Word Processing Asst. 06.07.1998 10. Smt. Lathakumari. J. G Documentation Assistant 05.10.1998 11. Er. Anil. G Energy Technologist E-I 09.12.1998 12. Shri. C. Sivan Nair Driver 30.09.1999 13. Er.Dinesh Kumar. A. N Energy Technologist B 22.12.1999 14. Er.B.Seshan Head (Projects) 01.01.2001 15. Sri. K. S. Sivarajan PRO 03.08.2002 16. Sri. K. Surendra Babu Energy Technologist 01.11.2002 17. Er. B. S. Jyothi Kumar Energy Technologist 19.02.2003 18. Smt. S. Laji Receptionist 06.03.2003 ------
39 12. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT CENTRE KERALA
ANNUAL REPORT 2002-2003
KARAMANA P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 002
41 CONTENTS
1. ORGANISATION & FUNCTIONS...... 01
2. COMPUTER FACILITY...... 06
3. LABORATORY FACILITIES...... 09
4. LIBRARY...... 11
5. R & D PROGRAMMES...... 13
6. CONSULTANCY PROJECTS...... 16
7. TRAINING, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS...... 20
8. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS ……...... 26
9. SHP DEVELOPMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES ...... 30
10. AWARENESS PROGRAMMES...... 35
11. HRD PROGRAMMES FOR STAFF...... 37
12. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT...... 39
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