TPCODL Takes A Step Towards Distribution Automation For Better Consumer Service

Bhubaneswar: TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd. (TPCODL), a joint venture
between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, since its takeover, has been constantly focusing on providing reliable, affordable and quality power supply for improving customer experience, backed by innovative technology.

Approximately 80% of the network of TPCODL operational area passes through rural areas full of trees causing HT and LT networks susceptible to touching the branches of trees resulting in power interruption. Apart from tree branches coming in contact with the live line, as part of the Reliability Improvement study, TPCODL also observed that many times, the electrical networks also come in contact with birds and other materials for a fraction of a second during normal and as well as a varied climatic condition like wind flow, lightning, rain etc. leading to power interruption, which causes inconvenience to the consumers.

To overcome the existing shortcomings in the system and improve the consumer experience, the company has introduced Auto Re-closures into its distribution networks to arrest the transient fault, automatically switching off and on Circuit Breaker (Closing & Opening Switch) to restore power within a designed time setting in the system without any human interference. This avoids manual intervention and enables quick restoration of power supply. This is also remotely controlled and connected to the TPCODL’s Central Power Supply Control Centre, PSSC located in Bhubaneswar.

Speaking on the developments Mr Shenbagam, CEO TPCODL, said that the company is committed to bring excellence to consumers’ experience through the adoption of technology, and ensure uninterrupted, affordable and quality power to TPCODL’s consumers.