Annual Report 2008 2009 English

CPRI ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009
CHAPTER - I
ORGANISATION
INTRODUCTION
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) was established by the Government of India in 1960 with Head
Quarters in Bangalore . The Institute was re-organised into an autonomous Society in the year 1978 under the
aegis of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The main objective of setting up the Institute was to serve
as a National Level Laboratory for undertaking applied research in electrical power engineering besides
functioning as an independent National Testing and Certification Authority for electrical equipment and
components to ensure reliability in power system and to innovate and develop new products.
OBJECTIVES OF CPRI
Function as a National level Power Research Organisation for undertaking and/or sponsoring research and
development projects in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution and operation of electricity supply
systems.
Provide necessary centralised research and testing facilities for evaluation of materials and performance of
power equipment.
Serve as a National level Testing and Certification Authority for the purpose of certification of rating and
performance to ensure availability of quality equipment for use under conditions prevalent in Indian Power
Systems.
Co-ordinate R&D activities in the various State Electricity Boards, Utilities and maintain liason with other
Institutions engaged in research connected with power systems and/or power equipment. Act as an apex body
for initiating and co-ordinating the Research & Development in the field of electric power, the Research
Scheme on Power.
Evolve criteria for standards of various equipment for operation under Indian conditions and effectively
participate in formulation of national standards.
Identify problems in the areas of basic and applied research and arrange such studies in-house and in
academic Institutions.
Collect information and maintain documentation in the field of power engineering and publish papers,
periodicals or reports in furtherance of the objectives of the Institute.
Establish, maintain and manage laboratories, workshops and other facilities for furthering scientific and
technological research and conduct experiments for exploiting the invention or discoveries to the cause of
power development in the country.
Enter into agreement with any enterprise or institution or person or persons and provide funds to them to carry
out research and development programme of the Institute.
Involve in Diagnostic, Renovation & Modernisation, Life evaluation and life extension studies of Thermal
and Hydroelectric Power Plants.
Become an international recognised/accredidated laboratory to cater to electrical equipment manufacturers of

Asia, Europe, Middle East etc.
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MANAGEMENT
The management of the Institute vests in its Governing Council comprising members representing different
Ministries of the Government of India, Central Electricity Authority, State Electricity Boards, Power Supply
utilities, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturer's Association, Academic and R&D Organizations of
national importance in Electrical Power Engineering. The Secretary, Ministry of Power and Chairman, Central
Electricity Authority are the President and Vice-President of the Governing Council respectively. Director
General of the Institute is the Member-Secretary of the Governing Council. Composition of the Governing
Council is given in Appendix - I .
A Standing Committee under the Chairmanship of Member (Power Systems), Central Electricity
Authority, with the Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary (T & R) and Joint Secretary (Financial Advisor)
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from the Ministry of Power as members and the Director General as Member Convener takes decisions
on behalf of the Governing Council from time to time on administrative and financial matters. The
composition of this Committee is at Appendix - II.
Committee on Research and Committee on Testing & Certification are the two Committees constituted by the
Governing council to oversee & guide the respective activities of the Institute. The Member (Planning) & the
Member (Power Systems) of the CEA are the Chairmen of these two Committees respectively. The
composition of these Committees is at Appendix - III & IV.
The Governing Council meets twice a year to deliberate and guide the working of organization on policy matters.
The meetings of other committees are held as and when required.
ORGANISATION
As a premier research organization in the field of power engineering, the Institute has several research
laboratories and testing installations engaged in different specialised fields. The Head Office and its largest
unit - Central Research & Testing Laboratory (CRTL) are located at Bangalore. The other units are Switchgear
Testing & Development Station at Bhopal, Regional Testing Laboratory at Noida, UHV Research Laboratory
at Hyderabad, Thermal Research Centre at Nagpur, Regional Testing Laboratory, Kolkata and Regional Testing
Laboratory at Guwahati. Details of organizational set-up of the Institute are indicated in the Organization Chart.
The units comprise of various laboratories to cater to different fields of specialised activities.
The Central Research & Testing Laboratory, Bangalore
z Centre for Collaborative & Advanced Research
z Diagnostic, Cables, Capacitors Division
z Dielectric Materials Division
z Distribution Systems Division
z Electrical Appliances Technology Division
z Earthquake Engineering & Vibration Research Centre
z Energy Conservation & Development Division
z High Voltage Division
z High Power Laboratory
z Instrumentation Division
z Information Technology & Implementation Division
z Materials Technology Division
z Mechanical Engineering Division
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ORGANIZATION CHART AS ON 31ST MARCH 2009
GOVERNING COUNCIL
PRESIDENT : V.S.SAMPATH
COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH STANDING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON TESTING & CERTIFICATIO1N

21 MEMBERS 4 MEMBERS 1 7 MEMBERS
DIRECTOR GENERAL (I/C)

P.K.KOGNOLKAR
B.H. NARAYANA R.K.HEGDE

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GAUTHAM SENGUPTA ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR

P.MUNIYAPPA ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR V.N.NANDAKUMAR
PLANNING UHV RESEARCH LAB. ADDITIONAL CCAR
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR Dr. S. SEETHARAMU ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR
S. SRIDHAR B.GUNASEKARAN DIRECTOR. Dr. P.V. BALASUBRAMANYAM
JOINT DIRECTOR JOINT DIRECTOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR Dr. SHIVAKUMARA ARADHYA JOINT DIRECTOR JOINT DIRECTOR JOINTDIRECTOR
MECHANICAL ENGG. DIAGNOSTIC CABLES & DIELECTRIC MATERIALS ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR INSTRUMENTATION HIGH POWER LAB. R&D CELL
DIVISION CAPACITORS DIVISION DIVISION POWER SYSTEMS DIVISION MADHUSUDHANA V.K. RAMU Dr. D. DEVENDRANATH
M.N. GUNDU RAO A. SUDHINDRA DR.K.DWARAKANATH KADALUR
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR
JOINT DIRECTOR ENERGY CONSERVATION & JOINT DIRECTOR JOINT DIRECTOR
JOINT DIRECTOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR HRD/TRAINING JOINT DIRECTOR
DEVPT. DIVISION ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES B.R. RAVISHANKAR
CIVIL ENGINEERING DIVISION K.B.MANJUNATH DR. K.R.C. NAIR ONLINE TESTING STATION
CENTRAL WORKSHOP & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION SHORT CIRCUIT LAB
B,N. DINESH KUMAR B.V.RAGHAVAIAH
M. SIDDARTHA BHATT K. MANOHARA
JOINT DIRECTOR
INFORMATION JOINT DIRECTOR
JOINT DIRECTOR REGIONAL TESTING
CPRI
TECHNOLOGY & IMPLEMEN- HIGH VOLTAGE

EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING LABORATORY, KOLKATA JOINT DIRECTOR JOINT DIRECTOR JOINT DIRECTOR
TATION DIVISION DIVISION
& & GUWAHATI MARKETING PURCHASE & STORES REGIONAL TESTING
V. ARUNACHALAM P.V.V. NAMBUDIRI
VIBRATION RESEARCH SUHAS S. BAGALKOTKAR K. RAVIKUMAR LABORATORY, NOIDA
CENTRE Dr. P.V. REDDY
Dr. RAMESH BABU JOINT DIRECTOR
RAJESH RANJAN MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
ANNUAL
UNIT HEAD DIVISION CHIEF ACCOUNTS JOINT DIRECTOR

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
TRC, KORADI RAMAKRISHNA OFFICER (SG) ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORT
OFFICER
B.S.RAMESH
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR I.VENKATESWARA RAO P. BASKARA RAO
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
DIVISION
M.M. BABUNARAYANAN
REPORT
LIBRARY & ASSISTANT PUBLIC INFORMATION LIAISON OFFICER CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OFFICER SC/ST & OBC Dr. K. DWARAKANATH WOMEN WELFARE OFFICER
S.SRIDHAR
IMPLMENTATION SUHAS S. BAGALKOTKAR JANARDHAN S. VIJAYAKUMARI
COMMITTEE
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z Power Systems Division

z Short Circuit Laboratory
Switchgear Testing & Development Station, Bhopal

z Direct Short Circuit Testing Laboratory (1500 MVA )
z On-line Testing Station (100 MVA )
z High Voltage Laboratory
z Temperature Rise Testing Laboratory
z Ingress Protection Testing Laboratory
z Supplementary Test Laboratory
Regional Testing Laboratory, Noida

z Cables and Capacitors Laboratory
z Insulation Laboratory
z Liquid Dielectrics Laboratory
z Energy Meters Testing Laboratory
Thermal Research Centre, Nagpur

z Coal analysis Laboratory
z Metallurgy Laboratory
z Water Chemistry Laboratory
z Non-destructive testing Laboratory
z Condition monitoring Laboratory
z Environmental Monitoring Laboratory
z Mobile environmental monitoring station
UHV Research Laboratory, Hyderabad

z Pollution Laboratory
z Impulse Laboratory
z Power Frequency Laboratory
z Vibration Laboratory
Regional Testing Laboratory, Kolkata

z Transformer Oil Testing Laboratory
Regional Testing Laboratory, Guwahati

z Transformer Oil Testing Laboratory
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UNITS & THEIR ACTIVITIES

CENTRAL RESEARCH & TESTING LABORATORY (CRTL), BANGALORE
CENTRE FOR COLLABORATIVE AND A D VANCED RESEARCH (CCAR)
Centre for Collaborative and advanced research has been established in 2006 with a view to promoting advanced
research which will benefit power sector with advanced technologies.
The main objectives of the centre are:
z to provide infrastructure for professionals to

carry out Research in Power Development
z to create conducive environment for
collaborative research between R&D
Institutions, Industry and Academia.
z to execute projects based on Multi -
disciplinary expertise from different
institutions
z dissemination of expertise through continuing View of CCAR Building
education initiative and advanced degree
programme.
z increase interaction globally among research organizations and groups.
Diagnostics, Cables, & Capacitors Division
This division has facilities for carrying out R&D work and also for testing and evaluation of all types of capacitors,
cables, cable accessories, motor and transformer insulation, partial discharge measurement of HV equipment
as per the relevant N ational and International standards. Expertise is also available for diagnostic, RLA and LE
(life extension) studies on electrical equipment and for detailed investigations of specific research and
developmental problems in these areas. The division
has the following laboratories:
z Cables Laboratory
z Power Capacitors Laboratory
z Diagnostics Laboratory
z Flame Retardant Low Smoke Testing Laboratory
z Heat Run Laboratory
z Insulation Laboratory
View of Power Capacitors Laboratory
Dielectric Materials Division

This division has comprehensive testing and evaluation facilities on insulating materials and systems. Insulating
materials are evaluated and tested for electrical mechanical, physical and electro chemical thermal properties.
This division undertakes consultancy work and sponsored projects for different power utilities & industries. This
division is also involved in R&D of polymeric insulators for electric equipment. The Division has developed several
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Polymeric Materials namely Epoxy Novolok Resin for Insulators and Electrical Grade Laminates, FRLS Cables for
critical safety applications. The Division also developed Dielectric fluids based on Rape seed oil. Polymer laboratory
has well experienced technical personnel to advise polymer industries in setting up plants, process improvement,
etc. This division has transfered technology of transformer oil, reclamation to
Electricity Boards and Manufacturers, enterprenuers. The Liquid Dielectric
lab has developed new techniques for Dissolved Gas Analysis. This division
has the following laboratories:
z Liquid Dielectrics Laboratory
z Polymer Laboratory
z Lubricating Oil Laboratory
Distribution Systems Division (DSD)

With the state of art facilities and software tools, the Distribution System
Division of CPRI has been rendering Consultancy services in finding
solutions to various problems faced by the Electricity Utilities and indus-
tries in the area of Power Distribution.
The Division has been rendering Consultancy to the Electricity Regulatory
Commission in estimation of losses in Distribution to enable them to finalize
tariff structure. Besides, CPRI has been functioning as Advisor Cum Con-
sultant in the states of A P, Karnataka and Kerala under the Accelerated Monitorig of A P D R P Activities
Power Development & Reforms Programme (APDRP) of Govt of India during
the past six years. The activities of A P D R P at CPRI are being coordinated by the Distribution System Division.The
activities of RGGVY at CPRI are being coordinated by the Distribution System Division.
Information Technology & Implementation Division
This division is the backbone of all Information Technology activities at CPRI which caters to both Software and
Hardware needs of the organisation. The division is built with the state of the art dedicated servers which runs on
various platforms like Sun Solaris, SCO Unix, Linux and Windows. The Division also maintains NAS storage
devices. The division also takes care of the LAN built with fiber optic backbone and internet services. This division
has also established a state of the art communication protocol lab which is unique in this part of the world which
has the facility to test the energy meter and substantial communication equipment as per IEC / MODBUS / DNP
protocol standards.
Electrical Appliances Technology Division
The important activities of this division include performance testing and
certification on low voltage equipment like Switches, Bulbs, Heaters etc. The
laboratories operating under this division are:
z Domestic Electrical Appliances Laboratory
z Ingress Protection Laboratory
z Battery Testing Laboratory
z Illumination Laboratory
z Fan Testing Laboratory
z Flame - Proof Testing Laboratory
z Rotating Machine Testing Laboratory
z Refregerator and Airconditioner testing laboratory has been established
under Standards and labelling programme of BEE.
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Earthquake Engineering and Vibration Research Centre
The Earthquake Engineering and Vibration Research Centre is equipped with

necessary facilities for providing testing, research and consultancy services in
the area of seismic and vibration qualification of instruments /equipment for
nuclear power plants and other generating stations as per National & International
Standards. In addition, this centre offers consultancy in checking the design
adequacy of structures/bridges models for seismic qualification.
Energy Conservation & Development Division
Energy Conservation & Development Division is to study & investigate
problems pertaining to Energy Audit, Energy Conservation & Field Engineering
Services of Power plants. This is a virtual division created with experts drawn
from various disciplines within CPRI. This division is also providing
interdisciplinary field study packages to thermal power stations and process
Field vibration measurement on
industries on R emaining Life Estimation, R enovation, M odernisation, control and excitation panel
upgradation and life extension of components, sub-systems and plants.
High Voltage Division
This division has facilities for testing and certification of High Voltage electrical equipment & for performance,
evaluation and investigation of R&D problems in the area of HV & EHV transmission of electric power. The
following laboratories operate under this division:
z Pollution Laboratory
High Power Laboratory
This laboratory provides facilities for development, testing

and certification of EHV circuit breakers, power
transformers, current transformers, isolators, line (wave)
traps, reactors, insulator strings etc., for performance
evaluation under short circuit and other switching conditions.
Facilities available under this laboratory are as follows:
z Direct testing facility upto 2500 MVA, 72.5 kV, 3
phase and 1400 MVA, 245 kV, Single Phase
z Synthetic Testing Facility for Extra High Voltage Aeial view of High Power Laboratory
Circuit Breakers rated upto 400 kV, 63 kA
Instrumentation Division
This division has facilities for research and development of electronic instrumentation for power systems.This
division has the following laboratories:
z Laser and Fibre Optics Laboratory
z Micro Processor based Instrumentation Laboratory
z Calibration Laboratory
z Energy Meter Testing Laboratory
z Uninterrupted Power Supply Laboratory
The division has established a mobile laboratory for calibration of energy meters at site and helping CERC, DERC
etc.
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Materials Technology Division
This division has different laboratories for testing and development of organic and inorganic materials, evaluation
of coal, water, etc. The laboratories operating under this division are:
z Materials Characterization and Engineering

z Corrosion Laboratory.
z Analytical Facilities. Power Station Technology and
Field Engineering Application
z Wear & Erosion and Mechanical Test Facilities.
z Fuel Analysis and Combustion Research Laboratory
such as Coal, sawdust etc.
z Remaining Life Assessment and Renovation &
Modernization.
z Industrial Solid Waste Utilization Centre.
Simulated silt erosion test set up

Mechanical Engineering Division
This division is engaged in the study of Mechanical Engineering problems in the transmission systems so as
to achieve economy & reliability and also to offer solutions to the problems experienced by the Electrical
Utilities. Design and Consultancy services for evolving optimised
tower design are also undertaken by the Design Cell. In addition, this
division has got the following laboratories to conduct R&D work and
also to provide testing facilities to the manufacturers of transmission
towers, line components & accessories, vibration dampers, spacer/
spacer dampers, energy meters, etc. The laboratories operating
under this division are:
z Prototype Tower Testing Station
z Model Tower Testing Laboratory
z Structural Materials Testing Laboratory
z Tower Foundation Testing Centre
z Vibration Laboratory
z Wake Simulation Laboratory 765kV S/C Type ‘D’ Tower Under Test
Power Systems Division
This Division is involved in the study of various problems encountered by manufacturers and utilities in the
design, installation and operation of electric power systems, using both the mathematical and physical models.
The division has the following facilities:
z Power System Simulation centre with High Voltage D irect C urrent (HVDC) simulator and Transient
N etwork Analyser (TNA)
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z Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)

z Power Electronics Laboratory
z Relay Testing Laboratory
Short Circuit Laboratory
This laboratory has facilities to undertake testing, certification and development of LT switchgear, fuse gear and
power system apparatus. Applied research is also undertaken to lend a helping hand in development of
indigenous products.
SWITCHGEAR TESTING & DEVELOPMENT STATION, BHOPAL
The Switchgear Testing & Development Station, Bhopal was set up along
with the Bangalore complex in 1960. The laboratory provides facilities for
testing and certification of EHV circuit breakers, power transformers,
isolators, line (wave) traps, reactors, insulator strings etc., for performance
evaluation under short circuit and other abnormal conditions. 100 MVA
On-line Testing Station is a special facility in the station which enables
testing & certification of LT and HV switchgear, in addition to the 1500

MVA Short Circuit Alternator and Energy Meter Testing Laboratory.
Transformer oil testing laboratory to conduct inservice oil testing.

550kV, Current Transformer
Under Testing
REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY, NOIDA

The Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL), has been functional since 1993 which was originally situated at Muradnagar.
Now the laboratory has been established at NOIDA, UP, for rendering better and effective service to vast clientale
who has problems in reaching Muradnagar with equipments meant for testing and lack of communication. The
important facilities covers under this unit are Cables testing upto 33 kV, High Voltage laboratory for testing insula-
tors & transformers and Transformer Oil testing laboratory.The new facilities for testing of Energy Meter and
diagnostic testing facilities have been created at the new centre.
Test Facility of RTL, Noida
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THERMAL RESEARCH CENTRE, NAGPUR

This centre situated near Koradi Thermal Power Station, Koradi is mainly intended for taking up R&D work
pertaining to Thermal Power Stations. The centre is also equipped to take up consultancy work in the area of
environmental impact assessment, investigations on fuel treatment, ignition studies, coal characteristics, pilot
scale studies for coal gassification, slurry fuels, life estimation of thermal power plant components, Renovation
& M odernisation of Thermal Power Plants etc. Thermal Research Centre mainly undertakes Remaining Life
Assessment and Renovation & Modernization of Thermal Power Stations has given consultancy to more than twenty
thermal power stations.
U LTRA HIGH VOLTAGE RESEARCH LABORATORY (UHVRL), HYDERABAD

The UHV Research Laboratory has the necessary
infrastructure to simulate actual operating voltage
conditions on an experimental line in the range of 220
kV to 1200 kV to evaluate the suitability and adaptability
of UHV systems to Indian power systems taking into
account the climatic, environmental, ecological and
biological conditions prevailing in our country. The
facility can evaluate corona loss, audible noise, radio
& television interference, electric field etc., under
various voltage and climatic conditions. Besides, the Radio Interference (RI) measurement site
laboratory has the capacity to cater to electrical
manufacturers for their investigatory and commercial tests of equipment rated upto 1200 kV class. This is a unique
facility in this part of the world.
REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY, KOLKATA
The Regional Testing Laboratory, Kolkata is setup with a view to cater to the testing, certification and evaluation needs
of electrical power equipment manufacturing industries, utilities and consumers in the eastern region. The laboratory
is equipped with facilities to carry out testing of insulating oils in power transformers as per IS 1866-2000. The
Dissolved Gas Analysis on power transformers, an important diagnostic tool is available at RTL Kolkata for assessing
the internal condition of the transformers. The laboratory has the test facilities like High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) to evaluate Furfural content (Furan Content) which is an important diagnistic tool for
assessing the condition of solid insulation in power transformers. The facility is also being used for assessing the
inhibitor level in the transformer oil.
REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY,GUWAHATI
This laboratory has a transformer oil testing facility with Mobile van to carrying out testing at site for the benefit of
Power Utilities of North Eastern Region .
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CHAPTER - II
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

CPRI has been taking up R&D programs in various areas of electrical power generation, transmission and distribu-
tion in its endeavor to assist utilities to supply reliable and quality power to the consumers. The broad objectives
with which the research projects are taken up in CPRI are:
1. Offering technical advice and trouble shooting
2. Product development and improvement to meet global standards
3. Bridging the gap in testing and developing special testing technologies
4. Large collaborative research projects with utilities and industries.
5. Electrical products and process Improvement
While some are undertaken in collaboration with industries & utilities, others are taken up in-house to develop the
expertise and infrastructure to serve the power sector. The project proposals are planned well in advance
keeping in mind the needs of the industry / utilities and are cleared by the Committee on Research. The project
monitoring committee was constituted for the purpose of periodical review of the progress and to suggest measures
for timely completion of the projects as per the project implementation plan.
During the year under report 5 projects with total outlay of Rs. 171 lakhs were investigated. Among the projects
investigated 4 projects have been completed during the year. Nine new projects were sanctioned with a total outlay
of Rs.161.50 lakhs. The list of ongoing and completed projects is enclosed at Appendix-VI.
Some of the completed projects have resulted in development of products and processes and the end results are
directly available for commercialization, thus benefiting the power industry. List of developments are given below:
1. Development of polymer nano composite for electrical Devices
The objective of the project was to develop polymer-nanocomposites with high dielectric properties for making
polymer components in power system devices interacting with Industries, to establish the relationship between
structure/morphology and electrical properties of polymer-nanocomposites and to equip the polymer-laboratory
facility for undertaking enhanced consultancy and testing services.
Achievements:
Useful data were generated on the curing and glass transition behaviour of polymer nanocomposites based on
epoxy resin matrix. Pultruded fiberglass reinforced epoxy nano composites were made, with the help of Industries,
useful as centre rod for High voltage Insulators. The “International conference on Polymeric Materials in Power
Engineering”, CPRI, October 4-6, 2007, was conducted to interact with experts, discuss the results of the above
work and explore for other topic of emergence in future. The paper entitled, “Characterisation of Epoxy
Nanocomposites in Thermo Mechanical Analyser By Cyclic Run- Rerun Method”, has been presented in this
International conference. The study has a potential scope for giving technology transfer or know-how support for
preparing epoxy composites incorporating nanofillers in electrical and other process industries.
2. Evaluation of shunt reactor current switching capability of Medium Voltage vacuum circuit breaker
IEC Report 1233 requires carrying out tests to establish the capability of circuit breakers to switch shunt reactor
currents. Tests are required to be carried out at currents of 500 A and 1200 A. While switching these currents
overvoltages are generated. It is to be verified if the circuit breakers are designed to withstand these overvoltages.
There has been request from clients to carry out these tests. At present there is no facility at CPRI to carry out
these tests.
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Achievements:
Switching tests conducted on the 36 kV circuit breaker with the reactors procured for the purpose. The facility
created can cater to shunt reactor current switching tests on 36 kV circuit breakers for current of 1600 A, 3
phase & 500 A, 1 phase and 12 kV circuit breaker for current of 500 A 3-phase. Based on the experience
gained in this study, new facility is being created for conducting shunt reactor current switching tests on circuit
breakers of class 66kV upto 245 kV . Procurement of the reactor loads is in progress and the facility is
scheduled to be operational from Feb 2010.
3. Study on enhancement of capability of conducting capacitor current switching tests on 245 kV Cir-
cuit breaker from Voltage factor of 1.2 to 1.4
The test facility at High Power Lab was designed in the year 1980 for conducting short circuit tests & switch-
ing tests on circuit breakers and other power apparatus. Facility was provided for conducting capacitor current
switching tests on 245 kV circuit breakers with voltage factor of 1.2. In the present programme it is aimed to
study the feasibility and quantify the gaps and assessing the precise requirements for enhancing the facility
upto voltage factor of 1.4.
Achievements:
Capacitor current Switching tests was conducted on the 245 kV circuit breaker . The results of the test indicated
that the variation of the supply voltage was around 10 % ,as against maximum variation of 5% as permitted by
IEC-62271-100 ,which puts the test circuit breaker under higher stress . It was concluded that it was not possible
to conduct capacitor current switching tests using the direct test method. The direct test method can cater to
circuit breakers upto 145 kV class. In the light of this other methods were explored. As a further work it is
planned to establish af Synthetic capacitor current switching test facility. On establishment of this facility, we will
be in a position to conduct capacitor current switching tests upto to 245 kV circuit breakers. This facility will be
operational from June 2010.
4. Building up Research Infrastructure
The objective of the project was to build up research infrastructure at the newly established centre, Centre for
Collaborative and Advanced Research(CCAR) facilitating MOU participation from academic organization, visitsof
experts, international seminars, training and a course on Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Equipments.
Achievements:
Networking with academic institutions is established by signing MOU such at IITs Madras and Roorkee, Banaras
Hindu University, Jadavpur University,Bengal Engineering and Science University, NITs- Surathkal and Warangal
and University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Visits of the following experts were arranged: Dr. Rajesh Karki,
Canada, Prof . V.K Sood, Canada, Dr.P.C.S Krishnaiah, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Gupta, Canada, Dr.S.S. Murthy,
IIT, Delhi, Prof.S.P. Gupta, IIT Roorkee, Dr.A.M. Kulkarni, IIT Mumbai, Dr.John Vithayathil, USA, Dr. M.P Pai
USA, Prof. Janak Ekanayaka, Srilanka, Dr. Upul Fernando, UK, and Dr.Vegrinovich, Belarrus.
RSOP PROJECTS
The On-going RSOP projects excuted by various agencies are as given below:
1. Study on performance of reclaimed oil in distribution transformer oil and reclaimed oil in power
system (TNEB)
The objective is to assess the performance of reclaimed oil in distribution transformers including the effect of
ageing and depletion of inhibitor content in service and the usage of reclaimed oil in power transformers.
Reclamation and double reclamation process were undertaken.
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The reclaimed oil samples were tested at CPRI. 25600 liters of reclaimed oil samples were dispatched for
replacement in villupuram circle.
2. Development of an expert system for coupled fields (structural and thermal)Analysis and design
optimization of high speed team turbine rotor shrink fit assemblies (BIT)
The objective is to establish a relationship between amount of interference and geometric parameters of the
turbine rotor assembly under static condition and analysis of stresses for different material.
Structural and couple field analysis at extreme temperatures for various power ranges identifying stress
ranges at various speeds have been undertaken. Effect of blades on the stress development on turbine during
operation has been studied. Stresses developed at the root of the blades for various power ranges have been
recorded at various speeds and length of blades. A detailed modal analysis has been done for various power
ranges estimating the crucial critical speeds and resonant conditions.
3. Study on online condition monitoring of transformer bushings (TNEB)
The objective is to carry out online monitoring of transformer bushings through Tan Delta measurement and
to evolve suitable replacement strategy.
Online tan delta device was installed and data were generated for Power Transformer (50 MVA) in the 110
kV EHV bushings.
4. Study on furanic compounds in transformer oil (CPRI-TNEB)
The objective is to analyze the presence of furanic compounds for in service transformers and study the
relationship between carbon oxides and furan compounds.
The history of the transformers to be selected and included in the study has been received from various
substations in TNEB. 170 oil samples from power transformers were analyzed for the presence of furanic
compounds.
5. Study on cause of failure of S/s batteries and evolving condition monitoring technique (TNEB)
The objective is to study the causes and failure rate of batteries on substation and for evolving a proper
maintenance strategy.
Technical specifications were finalized based on standards and after discussions with battery manufacturers.
Purchase order was released for supply of Battery test equipment. Single cell charge/discharger procured.
Battery testing were carried out in Trichy and Madurai circle
6. To determine the effective life of ground mat by using “ANTIDOTE” Technique/Inhibitors etc
(PSEB)
The objective is to enhance the life of ground mat and ground electrodes by using “ANTIDOTE” technique –
inhibitors
Experimental set up to study the effect of corrosion has been carried out at four numbers of 66kV substations.
7. Condition monitoring of transformer signature UHF sensor and some novel ideas on using fluores-
cent technique for characterizing thermally aged transformer oil (IIT CHENNAI)
The objective is to design and develop a UHF sensor for condition monitoring of high voltage transformers.
Amplitude and Frequency content of UHF signal generator due to partial discharge were analyzed under AC/
DC voltages and Increase in the intensity of corona with increase in applied voltage. Input current ripple is
reduced
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8. Power quality improvement using Active/Quasi-Active Filters. (Banaras Hindu Univerisity,Varanasi)
The objective is to develop laboratory models of various Active Filter and Power Quality Improvement topolo-
gies for different users and develop field trials of the Quasi – Active Filter topology.
A quasiactive filter was developed and tested under different load and harmonic conditions. And found suitable
for adoption with existing SVC installation. This filter is significantly better than a shunt filter.Analysis and
simulation of simplified active power filter for power quality improvement has been carried out. Soft wares for
PI controller of shunt active filter, fuzzy logic controller of shunt active filter and ANN based controller of active
filter were also developed for PQ improvement
9. Total metering Solutions (M/s. Century Controls)
The objective is the field evaluation of total metering solution (TMS) for distribution system to obtained auto-
matic meter reading updated once every 15min, improved billing system etc.
4 numbers of cluster meters were installed at consumer premises and a Pole mounting meter cubicle
(PMMC) was installed at the pole for data validation. Data were collected at the distribution transformers and
transferred to centralized data collection center.The collected data was downloaded from energy meters as
well.
10. Computational Fluid Dynamics and Experimental Studies of the Convective Cooling of Electronic
Packages mounted on Printed Circuit Board stacks (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)
The objective is obtained the flow and temperature distribution in Printed Circuit Breakers stacks mounted
with electronic packages, in natural, forced and mixed convective regimes with air cooling.
Numerical investigations have been conducted. CAD model for the experimental setup has been made in
solid works. Tools and materials required for the fabrication of the experimental setup including epoxy glass
and Perspex sheets have been purchased. Machining sheets to produce groves has been done. Quotation for
the data acquisition system has been invited.
11. Rotating Bending fatigue life characteristics of shafting steels for application in electrical rotating
machines (ERDA)
The objective is to develop a facility for conducting smooth bar rotating bending fatigue tests.
A fatigue testing laboratory was developed by installing four rotating bending fatigue machine. Analytical
formalism using the principle of reliability centered life testing, random variable calculus, and statistical facto-
rial experimental design were developed for analysis and modeling of fatigue data. Chemical composition,
heat treatment cycle, and machining process for Low Cycle, High Cycle and Fatigue strength were optimized.
12 Life enhancement of under water parts of Hydro power station due to silt erosion (Satluj Jal Vdyut
Nigam Ltd., Shimla)
The objective is to evaluate the performance evaluation of various grades of stainless materials used in hydro
turbine components.
New sample holders have been designed and fabricated for pot type slurry erosion tester.Among base mate-
rial, HVOF coating and clad material tested, the clad material has shown superior erosion resistance under all
test conditions.
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13. To determine the feasibility & performance of prototype electronic device to be installed in parallel
with conventional buchholz relay so as make the protection system of transformers more effective
& reliable (Punjb State Electricity Board)
The objective is to study the feasibility of an electronic device suitable for operation in power transformers.
Studies were undertaken vibrations, abnormal noise, and light due to sparking occurring inside the trans-
former. Required gas sensors to be installed in power transformer were identified.
RSOP COMPLETED PROJECTS
1. Load estimation in electric power distribution system
An on-line load estimation scheme for radial power distribution systems has been developed in which the
number of measurements is less than the number of load quantities to be monitored.
The feasibility of the developed Functional Link Network (FLN), scheme has been tested through computer
simulation studies on different balanced distribution systems of various sizes and on one three phase unbal-
anced radial power distribution system. The applicability of both the functional and tensor model of FLN has
been investigated. the developed technique has a potential for providing reasonably accurate on-line estima-
tion of loads with significantly reduced cost.
2. Design & development of a 5 kVA, 3 phase, 415V v/f inverter for AC rail coaches.
Power supply has been designed to meet specifications of an AC rail coach. It involves the development of
gate drive circuits. The filter size is reduced due to high frequency operation. Also the input current ripple is
reduced due to front and boost chopper operating at higher switching frequency.The total harmonic distortion
is low due to SPWM control signal apart from minimized output voltage ripple.
3. Condition monitoring of power transformers in Karnataka Grid by off-line AC dielectric power factor
and capacitance test to create a data base and fix bench mark for safe limits
A database of tandelta and capacitance for 117 power transformers of capacity 50 MVA and above, which are
in service at 400KV & 220KV stations in KPTCL grid. The data base is useful as a reference to monitor the
condition of solid & liquid insulation as continuous process. Based on this study safe limit of change in value
of tandelta has turned out to be 0.000142
4. Development of a economical variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) generation system suit-
able for wind power Generation.
A laboratory prototype of the VSCF generator and wind turbine emulator have been fabricated and tested. A
stator field oriented decoupled control algorithm with superior dynamic performance has been developed. An
algorithm for minimum electrical loss has been optimized. It was experimentally proved that Double Output
Induction Generator based VSCF generator has excellent voltage and frequency regulation properties against
wide fluctuation in the operating speed and load active and reactive power demand.
5. Creation of All India Computerized Database of Power Sector Specialists.
A database has been created to help the power sector utilities for finding real experts to provide competent
solution for a problem which occurs in all fields of power engineering areas.
6. Monitoring of distribution transformers using cellular communication technology.
A cellular communication technology based distribution transformer monitoring has been developed deployed
on Distribution Transformers. The system can be cheaply deployed at various DT sites to monitor and improve
the health of transformer in time to reduce failures and to improve efficiency.
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7. Development of decision support tools for secure energy management
A multi-objective optimal power flow is formulated and solved using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for
small to large power system net works. Generation scheduling to produce power profitably in the ABT regime
has been developed. A new (N-k) contingency algorithm has been proposed with method to identify sequence
of failures useful for adopting preventive measures during operation of power.
8. Development of low cost on line distribution monitoring device with wireless local loop capability.
Development of a distribution monitoring module with wireless sensor network protocol has been carried out.
Multihop technique is used to transmit data from node to node. Real and reactive power have been estimated
in the sensor node. Accuracy of power estimation is studied with respect to magnitude, frequency of the
voltage and varying sampling time and sampling interval. The results show that real and reactive power can be
estimated with good accuracy by a simple technique discussed here. The results show that real and reactive
power can be estimated with good accuracy by a simple technique discussed in this work.
9. Development of a demonstration facility using scaled physical models for training in power system
dynamics.
A laboratory facility has been developed to demonstrate a test system in which upto 4 interconnected
machines can be synchronized to each other via transmission lines along with scaled physical models of
components including HVDC and FACTS. This facility can be used to demonstrate fundamental power sys-
tems concepts as well as advanced control and power electronics concepts.
N ATIONAL PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR R&D IN POWER SECTO R
National Perspective Plan Projects
The National Perspective Plan report was brought out n the year 2001 by the Ministry of Power to identify major
areas of research & development, funding requirement in the power sector up to 2012 and beyond. Subsequently,
several research organizations were pooled together and many R&D projects were formulated & approved for
implementation. Currently, 5 major projects mentioned below with a total out lay of Rs. 11.5 crores out of which
MoP contribution is Rs.5.67 Crores are in various stages of progress at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, CDAC-
Trivendrum, EMCO, National Matelorgical Laboratory, CPRI & Electrical Research & Development Agency.
1. Development of Silt Erosion Resistant Material for Turbines of Hydro generators (NML – Jamshedpur)
Objective
The project is to develop material having the following properties in comparison to 13Cr-4Ni steel
1. Stainless (corrosion) steel with property similar to that of 13 Cr-4Ni steel.
2. Improved abrasion and erosion resistance.
3. Improved impact toughness values for resistance to impingement erosion by silts.
4. Similar damping capacity for frequency tolerance as the 13Cr-4Ni steel.
5. Good cast-ability and Good weldability.
6. Wear evaluation of candidate materials.

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Progress
Samples of under water parts from Salal and NJHPS were received and laboratory evaluation is in progress.
Erosion set-up is made as per ASTM G-32 and Characterization of two samples were made. The activities
concerning (i) Various heat treatment parameters on two samples are under way to optimize erosive wear
property (ii) Slurry erosive wear studies for benchmarking of 13Cr-4Ni steel has been completed with the set-
up of IIT-Roorkee. Flow Modelling through CFD analysis has been initiated.
2. To develop a prototype of 132kV Optical Current Transformer for use in the 132kV system (Electrical
Research & Development Agency,Vadodara)
Objective
The objective of the project is to develop optical current transformer using optical fiber as a sensor medium. It
is a new attempt to develop an optical transformer using Faraday Effect. If an optical fibre carrying a polarized
laser beam is wound over the conductor, then there will be a change in the polarizing angle due to the
presence of the parallel magnetic field. By measuring the change in the angle, the current passing through the
conductor can be obtained. The project is based on this principle.
Progress
The experiments were extended using optical fiber as a sensor instead of a quartz crystal. The results of
Optical Current Transformer with half cycle current & half second current are obtained, thus the principle of the
OCT based on Faraday effect is proved. Half second reading is more reliable. Signal conditioning to convert
detector signal into equivalent current signal is in progress. Results of Optical CT and that of Conventional CT
were compared and agreement between the two was observed to be very good.
Other activities carried out are :
• Application of the polarization principle in the filed of power system is well known, and for better understanding
the principle in presence of magnetic filed number of experiments has been conducted.
• Studies concerning to various optical components, methodologies required is completed.
• Demonstration of the Faraday principle using quartz rod and laser source is completed.
Initial experiments carried out with the laser source and detector and the results are encouraging.
3. National Effort to develop Technology for Custom Power Devices – Development of 4 X 500 kVA R
STATCOM for IT-Park. (C-DAC, Trivandrum)
Objective
This project aims at developing STATCOM solution for IT parks, by compensating for unbalanced loads and
harmonics. Due to single-phase non-linear loading in IT parks, large amount of currents tend to flow in the
neutral, causing transformer heating and low power factor, malfunctioning of protective relays, poor utilization
of the network and poor voltage regulation etc. The proposed STATCOM will have special power circuit con-
figurations and control functions for compensation in the unbalanced conditions as well as harmonic compen-
sation.
Progress
a) Simulation Studies:
Instntaneous current and voltage control method is selected to compensate the neutral current and unbal-
anced current in the site. The control algorithm was developed and validated by simulating in PSIM software.
The control law is validated with different load combinations.
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The priority for compensation also incorporated in this simulation with following order: (i) Neutral current
compensation (ii) Unbalance compensation (iii) Reactive Power Compensation and (iv) Harmonic compen-
sation.
b) Hardware development:
The panel fabrication drawing for all 500kVA units completed, and two converter stacks are fabricated in C-
DAC to evaluate the performance of the chokes.
Design of the 500kVAR converter module is completed. Tested power and control module of the Lab Proto unit
- Inverter mode of operation and STATCOM mode of operation is completed in lab proto model. Final modifica-
tions on controller board have been completed and the controller board is also fabricated.
4. National Effort to develop Technology for Custom Power Devices – Development of 2.5 MVAR STAT C O M
for Steel Plant.(BHEL, Hyderabad )
Objective
The project aimed at design, development and installation of 2.5 MVAR IGBT based STATCOM for compen-
sating voltage flicker caused by arc furnace in Bhilai Steel Plant. High power inverter for multi-mega watt
capacity and DSP based controller for dynamic VAr compensation will be developed. The project envisages
development and deployment of IGBT based ± 2.5 MVAr STATCOM for an electric arc furnace operating at
Forging Shop of Bhilai Steel Plant
Progress
(a) Comparative studies of diode clamped and H-bridge converter cascade for FACTS and custom power
control applications have been completed.
(b) Modeling of arc furnace for flicker generation has been completed using MATLAB & SIMULINK
(c) Design of entire system has been completed.
(d) Entire system comprising of multilevel inverter, control system and dynamically varying load has been
completed.
(e) Simulation studies on 3-level NPC Inverter based STATCOM for power factor controls have been
completed.
(f) Design of power circuits, control circuits and DSP based control S/W is in progress.
5. Development of Superconducting Transformers (EMCO, Mumbai)
Objective
The project is design, development and in field installation of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Trans-
former for distribution system applications.
Progress
The design of 630kVA HTS transformer is completed including optimization and reliability aspects. Calcula-
tions on electromagnetic and heat losses in the transformer have been completed. Experiments were con-
ducted on the conductor for their current carrying capacity. Sub-cooled liquid nitrogen will be used as an
insulation and cooling purpose. Protection related to short circuits, increases in temperature of operation,
reductions of liquid level etc were considered, while designing.
Other activities carried out are :
• Three HV and three LV formers were developed
• Fabrication of HV & LV copper terminations
• Winding of three set of HV coils
• Copper shield heat exchanger developed
• Testing of 3 prototype cryostat with new resin
• Tank fabrication is in progress
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Currently, SFC proposal of 7 schemes is submitted to MOP for approval under the second phase of the
National Perspective Plan programme and the details are as follows :
Sl.No Title of the Project Duration Project Implementing Total Financial Outlay
(in years) Organization (Rs in Lakhs)
1 Development of Silt Erosion Resistant 3 IIT – Roorkee 163.01

Nano-composite Coatings by Physical
Vapour Deposition for Hydro Turbine
Components
2 Tunneling in water charge zones under 2 NHPC 109.03

high hydro static pressure
3 Design and development of HTS fault 2 Crompton Greaves 306.39

current limiter (FCL)
4 Development of DVR based voltage 2 C-DAC 81.90

source stabilizers for process Industry
5 Implementation of Wide Area 2 MSETCL 418.0

Measurement system (WAMS) in
MSETCL grid
6 Improvement in reliability, safety and 1½ CPRI 90.0

long term performance of power and
converter transformers through
improvements in quality of transformer oil.
7 A Study on Stability & Reliability of the

power system with large penetration of
W ind Power. 3 CPRI 171.48
TO TA L 1339.82 908.57
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Dessemination of information relating to R&D work carried out in the Institute through presentation/publication of
technical papers is another important activity of the Institute. 88 technical papers including 35 International techni-
cal papers were presented/published by Engineering/Scientific Officers at various symposia, workshops and semi-
nars and in technical journals (Appendix - IX). For presenting technical papers in International Conferences and for
attending training programs, Some of the officers of the Institute were deputed abroad during the year (Appendix -
VII). All officers who were sent abroad for training/presentation of papers made detailed presentations through
internal seminars/lectures to share their experience and knowledge gained abroad.
PATENTS FILED
Institute has filed the following two new patents applications during the year:
New patent applications:
a) Silica rich soil nutrient support material obtained through dry ash beneficiation
b) Ash micro-spheres based thermal insulation refractory
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BRIEF NOTE ON THE NEW PATENTS APPLIED

1. Silica rich soil nutrient support material obtained through dry ash beneficiation
The invention relates to the development of value added product from coal combustion ash routinely termed as
fly ash. The invention relies mainly upon a method of separating the mineral rich constituents from fly ash.
This is possible due to two aspects one is the occurrence of minerals in fly ash and also the feasibility of dry
beneficiation owing to certain specific and surface properties of the mineral constitutes in ash. The usefulness
of this material in the agricultural application as a nutrient support for the crops like paddy, jowar, sugarcane,
etc., has lead to this invention.
2. Ash micro-spheres based thermal insulation refractory
The invention relates to the development of thermal insulation refractory materials from pulverized coal com-
bustion ash derived micro-spheres namely ‘cenosphere’. The cenosphere is blended with inorganic refractory
material and a binder, followed by dry pressing, controlled drying and high temperature sintering. The present
invention is considered useful for the thermal insulation applications in high temperature boilers, furnaces,
kilns and driers to encounter and minimize energy losses by radiation.
PATENT AW ARDED DURING THE Y E A R
CPRI has been awarded a Patent for new Invention related to method for preparing “STABILIZED ZIRCONIA
PLASMA SPRAYABLE POWDER AND INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE”PATENT NO: 229939
STATUS ON OVERALL PATENT
Following patent applications are under process and pending with patent authorities:
1. Radio based centralized control system for electrical loads
2. A standalone stored time based electrical load controller
3. Time synchronizing unit for substations
4. Formulation of composition for non-halogen flame-retardant low smoke compound for cable application
5. An apparatus and a method for optimum extraction of dissolved gas in mineral & synthetic oil
6. Thermal barrier coatings from naturally occurring zircon sand
7. Large scale preparation method (up to 5000 gms) of lianaline (primary polyamine) conducting polymer
8. Pulverized particle flow simulator testing & method
9. PVC based FRLS material using sulfate glass composition for cable insulation & sheathing
applications
10. Device for measuring internal diameter/dimensions of hollow cylindrical spherical shells
11. Thermal barrier coatings from fly ash derived cenospheres
12. Composition for polymeric high voltage insulators for outdoor applications
13. A device for carrying out inspection inside a shaft rotor bore
14. Nitrogen hetero cycle as an accelerator for curing of epoxy resin system
15. A system for measuring thermal energy gained by a water storage tank
16. Intelligent air conditioner controller
17. Hot blended waste particulate fillers with inorganic catalyzed disperse phase
18. Multilayer nanomullite – alumina coatings for wear and erosion resistance applications
19. Silica rich soil nutrient support material obtained through dry ash beneficiation
20. Ash micro-spheres based thermal insulation refractory
NEW PRODUCT/PROCESS/SOFTWARE DEVELOPED
Forced ventilated psychromotor was developed indigenously to measure dry and wet bulb temperature for cooling
tower thermal performance test.
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CHAPTER - III
TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

The performance of the Institute in the field of testing and certification during the year 2008-2009 is very
good as compared to year 2007-2008. A total of 60060 tests on 23383 samples were conducted for
4447 organisations.
The revenue realised from testing, certification and consultancy services rendered during this year increased
to Rs. 7741 lakhs as against Rs. 5216 lakhs during 2007-2008.
SPECIAL TESTS CONDUCTED
Some of the important testing assignments undertaken by the Institute during the year are listed below:
z The study of voltage distribution on disc insulators in the string of 1200 kV AC is taken up and the experiments
are in progress. This work was awarded by M/s. Power grid Corporation of Inia as a part of optimizing 1200
kV line design.
z UHVRL, Hyderabad tested one 1200 kV CVT of M/s. Crompton
greaves limited, Nashik for rated insulation levels.
z UHVRL Hyderabadhad undertaken the measurement of radio
interference (RI) and audible noise for Sipat-Seoni 765 kV AC line
and substation of M/s. Power grid Corporation of India Ltd.
z UHVRL Hyderabadtested 1200 kV CVT, , 800 kV Breaker , 800 kV
post insulators and 800 kV insulator strings for the first time in
the country.
z New towers for testing of strings with an increased height of 18
meters against 15 meters (old) erected. This has created scope for
corona / RIV tests on 500 kV and 800 kV systems
z 25 MVA 400 kV Single Phase Transformer testing for M/s.Crompton
Greaves, Mandideep, carried out for the first time at Hign Power
Laboratory, Bangalore
z Seismic Qualification Test on 245 kV SF6 gas circuit breaker.
z Seismic qualification test on 245 kV 2000 A Double break centre rotating isolator with two earth Switch
z Field vibration measurement on control and excitation panel for
M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, EDN, Bangalore
z Experimental Modal analysis of turbine blades for GE India
Technology centre, Bangalore
z Saudi Cable Company KSA Material composition of conductors.
z Electrode Material analysis for M/s. Paradise cables Ltd. Dhaka,
Bangladesh -
z Mechanical Engineering Division had tested 400 kV D/C Type
“DB” Tower with +9m extension successfully. which is an unique of its kind with unequal cross arm length
(Maximum 8.73m in left aand 7.93m in right)referred by ONGC-TRIPURA Power Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
z Prototype RCC framed structure was tested for static loads for M/s. BARC Mumbai.
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NEW TEST FACILITIES CREATED

During the year under report, to keep abreast with the latest technological developments in the field, the Institute
has added the following testing facilities to cater to the growing demands of the Industry :
z Flame Retardant test on Bunched Cables as per IEC-332-2 at RTL, Noida
z Installation and commissioning of the following measurement systems
- Synchronous Test Processor (stand-by unit) for Generator G2.
- Load cells upto 20 tonne rating with Digital Recording Systems
- LCR meter for inductance Measurement in Transformer testing.
- Noise level measurement in transformer testing.
- Dry type single phase variac with isolation transformer ratio 1/1 for T RV measurement.Vacuum and
pressure test on transformer tanks. This facility added under NABL scope.
- Mechanical Endurance test on isolators of capacity upto 400kV Class.

z Covered conductor deposition test for corrosive sulphur as per CIGRE has been established. Two
customer samples have been evaluated.
z Test facility for potential corrosive sulphur as per IEC 62535 has been established.
z 17.5 MVA 3 single phase master circuit breaker received from M/s.Siemens, Germany which is added as a
back up master circuit breaker which will ease out requirement of the AEG air blast Circuit Breaker and help
us to do more test like Capacitor duty Switch test and other short circuit duties on medium voltage, EHV circuit
breakers
z 10 kA Temperature rise test facility
z An Electro-dynamic vibration test system (2500 kgf) has been successfully installed and is being used to speed
up testing services.
z Load Management System Supervisory Controlled and Data Acquisition Mobile (8 Channel) to carry out
vibration measurement at site. System has been successfully installed and calibrated.
z The illumination test facilities has been upgraded for Tublar Flourocent Lamps & Compact Flourocent Lamps
to meet the requirement of Bureau of Energy Efficiency under Standards & labeling program.
z Balance Ambient Calorymeter (AC test facility) has been satisfactorily commissioned. Trial test on spilt AC
unit has been done.
z Established Grading Device Test facility for testing Polymer Silicon Rubber Insulator assembled with Insulator
with grading ring for the first time in CPRI
z New Conductor Vibration System was commissioned to evaluate the vibration performance of overhead
transmission lines upto 765 kV and above with six, eight & ten bundle conductors at Wake Simulation
Laboratory, CPRI Bangalore
z Automation of tower testing is in the final stage based on the Programable Logic Control/Supervisory
Controlled and Data Acquisition control at Tower Testing Station of Mechanical Engineering Division
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CHAPTER - IV
CONSULTANCY ACTIVITIES
Consultancy is one of the major activities of the Institute. The following are some of the important Consultancy
services rendered by the Institute during the year under report :
SPECIAL CONSULTANCY JOBS R E N D E R E D DURING THE YEAR
A) Power System Studies, such as - Load flow studies, Busbar Protection Relay, Evacuation
System, Shunt reactor and series compensation, System studies were carried out for
z M/s. Jindal Power Ltd., New Delhi
z M/s. Suzlon Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, Pune
z M/s. Sharq Sohar Steel Rolling Mills, LLC, Oman
B) Soil/Earth Resistivity measurements carried out for the following organisations
z Bhiwadi Electrode Station – Bhiwadi, Haryana
z M/s.MRPL, Mangalore
z M/s SGI, Engineers (P) Ltd., Bangalore.
C) Diagnostic, Condition Monitoring tests were carried out on Generators, Sub-station Equipments such
as Transformers, CTs, PTs, Power Cables, Power Capacitors, CVT, Bushings, Circuit Breakers etc.,
at various organisations:
z M/s. Auma India Ltd., Bangalore
z West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (WBSEDCL),
z M/s.Exide batteries, Bangalore
z Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir,
z POWERGRID, Hyderabad
z M/s. Trident Power Craft Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
z M/s W S industries, Bangalore
D) Harmonic and Electric & Magnetic Field Measurements were carried out on various sub-stationsand
transmission lines for the following organisations in India and Abroad.
z 400 kV Double Circuit AC Lines in the Delhi Ring Main System of M/s DELHI TRANSCO LTD, New Delhi.
z M/s. HMR Environment, Sultanate of OMAN
z Proposed Patna - Muzaffarpur and Biswanath Chariyali-Agra 800kV HVDC Lines of Power Grid
Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)
z M/s Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd., Whitefield, Bangalore.
E) Third Party Inspection was carried out on various power equipments at site on request by
manufacturers of power equipments and utilities for Transformers, Cables, Circuit Breakers, Low
Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage Control Panels, Conductors, Energy Meters, Relays etc.,
in India and Abroad.
z Asea Brown Broveri, Sweden
z APGENCO, Damodar Valley Corporation, National Aluminium Co.,Nuclear Power Corporation, West
Bengal State Electricity Board etc.,
z Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bharat Bijlee, EMCO, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd., Panchkula,
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd, PDD J & K Govt. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam
Ltd., Jaipur, Rajasthan transformers and Universal Magnoflux for supply of Electrical equipment.
z M/s Public Power Corporation, Greece.
z M/s ECG Ltd., Ghana.
z M/s. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. South Korea.
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z Intra Vidyuth Limited, Bangalore and Vijay Electricals Limited, Hyderabad

z KEMCO, Qatar
z M/s Malaysia Transformer Manufacturing Sdn, Bhd. Kuala Lumpur .
z Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission Nagpur & Konkan zone
z Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co., Ltd., Satara Circle
z Maharastra State Regulatory Commission (MERC), Mumbai.
z Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd.,stations
z National Hydro Power Corporation, Sikkim.
F) R L A Studies were carried out at the various Thermal Power Stations on Generators, Cooling Tower,
Boilers,Pipe etc.,
z M/s.Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.,, Ramachandrapuram, Hyderabad
z Bokaro Thermal Power Station of Damodar Valley Corporation
z Chandrapura and Bokaro Thermal power stations of Damodar Valley Corporation
z Sigrauli, Talcher,Vindyachal, Rihand and Tanda super thermal power stations of National Thermal Power
Corporation
z Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project, Moozhiyar
G) Design and validation of special tower like 66 kV D/C (Single side 6 Cross arms), 400/220 kV Narrow
based multi circuit towers,400 kV D/C, 220/110 kV Multi circuit towers etc., were carried out for the
following organisations
z M/s. Best & Crompton Engineering Projects Ltd., Chennai
z M/s. ICOMM Tele Ltd., Hyderabad
z M/s. Inel Power Systems Ltd., Bangalore.
z M/s. Kerala State Electricity Board, Kalamassery.
z M/s. Larsen & Toubro ECC, Chennai
z M/s. New Modern Techno Mech Pvt. Ltd., Orissa
z M/s. K. Ramachandra Rao Transmission Projects Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
z M/s. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. Jaipur
z M/s. Unitech Power Transmission Ltd., Gurgaon
z M/s. Wireless TT Info Services Ltd., Hyderabad.
SPONSORED R&D
SEISMIC TESTS
z Seismic tests on piping with internal pressure to evaluate its seismic response in the form of acceleration,
displacement and strain at the identified locations for Baba Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. The scope
of the project has been extended with enhanced budget
sponsored by Baba Atomic Research Centre.
z A representative model of APSARA Reactor building was

constructed and a series of seismic tests were carried out on
the model with and without Elasto-plastic dampers. Compared
experimental results with analytical values. The results will
help to adopt suitable retrofitting method to increase the life
span of APSARA Reactor building. This technology can be
adopted for other civil structures. This project is also extended
with increased scope and enhanced budget.
z In this financial year,three projects have been sponsored by

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
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a) Earth quake response characteristics of masonry infill panels
b) Dynamic soil structure interaction effects in multi storeyed structures on homogeneous and geo synthetic
reinforced soil.
c) Development and evaluation of High performance friction damping materials
Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP)
With the state of art facilities and software tools, the Distribution System Division of CPRI has been rendering
Consultancy services in finding solutions to various problems faced by the Electricity Utilities and industries in the
area of Power Distribution.
The Division has been rendering Consultancy to the Electricity Regulatory Commission in estimation of losses in
Distribution to enable them to finalize tariff structure. Besides, CPRI had been appointed as Advisor Cum Consult-
ant in the states of A P, Karnataka and Kerala under the Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme
(APDRP) of Govt of India during the past six years.
The CPRI has also been functioning as Third Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) in three tier Monitoring of RGGVY
programme for Idukki District in Kerala, Chamrajnagar , Kodagu Mysore,Mandya and Hassan Districts in
Chamundeswari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) , Gulbarga District in Gulbarga Electricity Supply Corpora-
tion (GESCOM) and Belgam and Uttarkannada in Hubli Electricity Supply Corporation (HESCOM).
Monitoring of RGGVY works at site.
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PROMOTION OF CPRI ACTIVITIES

CPRI ON INTERNET
Information on the expertise/ unique facilities available at the Institute for consultancy & quality assurance
testing and certification of power system equipment in units at Bangalore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Noida and
Nagpur, is now accessible for the benefit of power system equipment manufacturersand utilities in India and
abroad at the following home page address:
Bangalore : http://cpri.in Hyderabad : uhvac@cprihyderabad.com

Nagpur : prt@bom4.vsnl.net.in Bhopal : ad_cpri@ dataone.in
ANNUAL CUSTOMER MEET
The 15th Annual Customer Meet was held on 7th November 2008 at STDS, Bhopal. A total of 130 senior representatives
from Industries and utilities attended the Meet. For the first time, the meet witnessed participation by Overseas
customers from Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Shri P.K. Kognolkar, Director General (In-Charge) in his opening
remarks thanked the Customers for the overwhelming response to the Meet. Shri B.H. Narayana, Additional Director,
presented the action taken report and Shri Suhas.S.B. Joint Director -Marketing made a presentation on Customer
Satisfaction Survey on the services offered by the Institute to its Customers.
For rewarding valued and outstanding Customers, the Institute has instituted the “VALUED CUSTOMER AW ARD”
for all the three categories of the activities undertaken by the Institute. The following organizations were conferred
Awards on best customer M/s.Vijai Electricals Limited, Hyderabad, M/s. MP Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd.
Jabalpur and M/s. BHEL, Jhansi were awarded in respect of Testing & Certification. M/s.Satpura Thermal Power
Station, Sarni, M/s. KPTCL, Bangalore and M/s. Satluj Jal Vidyuth Nigam Limited, Jhakri, were awarded for Field
Testing & Consultancy. The special customer award presented to M/s. BHEL, Bhopal,
“VALUED CUSTOMER AW ARD”
WORKSHOP/SEMINARS, TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Institute organised several training programs and workshops during the year to exchange the knowledge to Power
utilities and the power system equipment manufacturers in the area of testing, research and product development etc.,
Following are the Workshops, Seminars, Training Programs organised by the Institute during the year:
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N ATIONAL SEMINAR ON CONDITION MONITORING OF MACHINES THROUGH OIL A N A LYSIS
CPRI Guwahati & Nationl Power Training Institute - North Eeastren Region conducted two day National Seminar
on Condition Monitoring of machines through oil analysis from 4-5 August 2008 at Novelty Conference Hall,
Narengi, Guwahati. Forty delegates from various organisation like North Eastren Electric Power Corporation,
Assam State Electy. Board, North Frontier Railway, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Guwahati Refinery, Hindustan
Paper Mills Ltd. etc. attended the programme. Shri S.C. Nath, Chief General Manager, LAEDCL, ASEB, presided
over the function.Presentations were made by Shri Pattanshetty,Dr. C.J. Naidu and Shri G.R. Viswanath of CPRI
along with speakers from Bharat Petroleum Ltd. Balmer & Lawrie, Towa Optics and CMERI.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CONDITION MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEERING

MANAGEMENT OF POWER STATION/SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT
Diagnostics, Cables & Capacitor Division organized an International Conference on “Condition Monitoring and
Diagnostic Engineering Management of Power Station / Substation Equipment” 22nd & 23rd January 2009,
CPRI, Bangalore. The Conference was attended by about
120 delegates from India and abroad. 38 nos. technical
papers were presented and discussed during the Conference.
The major topics covered during the Conference were i) Life
cycle & asset Management of Power Station / HV Substation
Equipment ii) Diagnostic testing & Condition Assessment of
Power Station / HV Substation Equipment iii) Turbo / Hydro
Generators iv) Transformers v) Instrument Transformers vi)
Lightning Arrestors vii) HV Motors vii) Circuit Breakers viii)
Power Cables ix) Line Insulators x) Condition Based ranking
for Reliability Maintenance
An exhibition was also organized for displaying the latest products by manufactures in the area of Diagnostic
testing and Condition Monitoring techniques.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON TEST FACILITIES
Five day International training program on “Test Facility at CPRI” was organized at the Institute from 21 -25 July
2008. Shri. P.K. Kognolkar, Director General (In-Charge), CPRI Inaugurated the first International training program
on 21 July 2008 at the Auditorium of Centre
for Colloborative & Advanced Research Centre,
CPRI. Thirty five participants from India and
Abroad Participated in the training program
Technical lectures and laboratory visits were
arranged during the course of programme.
Director General Shri. P.K. Kognolkar

awarded certificates to all participants during
the valedictory function which was held on
25 July 2008.
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TRANSFORMER TRAINING PROGRAMME ON “MANAGING RISKS OF THE TRANSFORMER LIFE CYCLE

FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE” IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
The Institute participated in the Transformer Training Programme on “Managing Risks of the Transformer Life Cycle
from cradle to grave” on 17th – 18th November 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The programme was organized by M/
s.Southpoint Chandler Sdn Bhd, Malaysia which involved participation and delivering lectures by CPRI Expert
faculty on Transformers and High Voltage Bushings. The lecture on Transformer was delivered by Shri.S.Sudhakar
Reddy, Engineering Officer Gr IV, High Power Lab and the lecture on HV bushings was delivered by
Shri.Badhrinarayanan, Engineering Officer Gr IV, High Voltage Division. The lectures were well appreciated by the
participants.
TRAINING OF DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERS UNDER THE DRUM PROGRAM
The Distribution Reforms and Upgradation Management (DRUM) under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India &
USAID is aimed at training and capacity building at the management, operational and technical level of State
utilities targetting junior and middle level officials of the distribution utilities. CPRI organised 5 day training programmes
for utility engineers in the areas of :
• Distribution Business Management & IT based solutions
• Distribution Efficiency & Demand Side Management
• Disaster Management, Electrical Safety Procedures and

Accident Prevention.
• Distribution Business Management & IT based solutions
So far total 1046 BESCOM engineers comprising 853 men and

193 women were trained under the program organised at CPRI
INSTITUTE DAY CELEBRATION 2009
The 20th Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial lecture on “Growth, Energy & Technology” was delivered by Shri B.K. Chaturvedi,
Member (Power) Planning Commission, Government of India New Delhi, Shri D.G. Shenoy, Executive Director,
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., Bangalore presided over the function. Shri. P.K. Kognolkar, Director General
(In-Charge), welcomed the gathering. Shri B.H. Narayana, Additional Director, proposed vote of thanks. Large
number of distinguished invitees, officers, staff and retired officials of CPRI attended the program.
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CPRI PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
CPRI PARTICIPATED IN “INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR (IITF) - 2008”
CPRI participated in India International Trade Fair 2008 held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi during 14th to 27th
November 2008. The trade fair was inaugurated by the
Honorable Vice President of India on 14th November

2008.The Institute had setup a stall in the MoP pavilion
along with other CPSU’s of MoP.The Institute had dis-
played in the stall its spheres of activities, facilities, ex-

pertise and showcased its credentials. The theme for the
year was “Energy Equity & Efficiency”.
CPRI PARTICIPATES IN “MIDDLE EAST ELECTRICITY 2009”
The Institute participated in the Middle East Electricity (MEE) Exhibition 2009 held in Dubai International Exhibition
Centre, Dubai from 8th to 10th February 2009. The participation of CPRI was under the aegis of the Indian Pavilion.
CPRI displayed its facilities and expertise in a stall measuring 9 sqm. The Exhibition was open to visitors & Trade
delegations and leading Organisations from all over the world participated in the three day show.The CPRI stall
attracted business visitors in excess of 3,000 over the three days.
Visitors at CPRI Stall
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CHAPTER - VI
MoU's SIGNED BY THE INSTITUTE

The Institute has entered into memoranda of understanding with the following organizations:
1. M/s. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., New Delhi, for long term co-operation in respect of R&D related
to High Voltage Transmission System.
2. Centre for development of Bio-gas technology and other non-conventional energy sources (BIOTECH),
Thiruvananthapuram, relating to waste management and evolution of improved systems to utilize Biogas as
fuel for domestic purposes and in transport vehicles and commercialization of the same.
3. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. with respect to vibration and transmission line conductors and other
aspects of high voltage transmission system
4. Agreements for conducting Third Party Inspection Services with (a) Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.
(b) J&K Board.
5. Joint studies with BHEL in the areas of power systems studies on 765 kV systems, testing of EHV CBs
as per IEC etc.
6. BARC for Seismic tests on piping with internal pressure
7. Centre for Collaborative and Advanced Research (CCAR) of CPRI, Bangalore, signed MOUs with Indian
Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Jadavpur University Kolkatta, Bengal
Engineering & Science University, Kolkatta, National Institute of Technology, Warangal and National
Institute of Technology, Surathkal. The above Institutions intend to carryout collaborative research for
application areas relevant to power sector, conducting short-term courses and enable sponsored candidates
from utilities under MoP at centre and state to acquire higher technical qualifications.
8. KEMA Consulting, United States of America for execution of the BESCOM distribution system upgradation
and automation.
9. CESI, Italy - Consultancy services for the condition assessement of PGCIL HV substation equipment.
10. Mou was signed between CPRI and University of Saskatchewan, Canada covering the work on multi-
disciplinery collaborative research projects, provision for higher studies and exchange of faculty expertise.
11. CPRI is a partner in the MoU of PGCIL with many private industries like, SIEMENS, ABB, CROMPTON
GREAVES etc. with development of 1200 kV Bina test station project.
12. MoU with M/s.GVPR Engineers Limited, Hyderabad for design, engineering, testing of Transmission Line
Towers.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
During 2008- 09 several Capital projects were under implemantation in the institute. A comprehensive list of
these projects with project outlay and the expenditure upto 31st March 2009 is given below
(all figures Rs. In lakhs)
Sl.No Title of the project Project outlay Cumulative

Expenditure
1. Development of a Centre of Simulation of Power
System and Failure Analysis 260.00 260.00
2. Modernisation of short circuit test facilities
and Augmentation of power transformer test facilities 2360.00 357.25
3. Modernisation and augmentation of switchgear
testing facilities at Bangalore 2460.00 443.46
4. Refurbishment of 50 MVA short circuit test station 800.00 96.64
5. Refurbishment of 1500 MVA s/c generator at
STDS, Bhopal 330.00 330.00
6. State of art Moblile field testing laboratory for
onsite accuracy test and condition assessment
of EHV class Instrument transformers facility for CT/PT 465.00 25.15
7. Establishment of mobile diagnostic facility for
power plant specific equipment for improving peformance 410.00 49.56
8. Centre for Advanced Energy Research in the Area
Energy Efficiency & Energy Audit 198.00 61.98
9. Augmentation of test facilities for optimization of
800kV AC /DC transmission system 3060.00 813.64
10. Setting up of test facilities for pre-qualification
test on 400 kV XLPE cable system 1480.00 -
11. Centre of Excellence for Life Cycle Management
and Condition Assessment of High Voltage
Substation and Power Plant Electrical equipment 198.00 -
12. Centre of Excellence for Di-electric Studies 768.00 18.23
13. Mechanical Strength Test Facility 650.00 -
Physical Progress of the Capital Projects:
1. National/International accreditation for CPRI laboratories

Objective
The project was aimed at equipping CPRI with necessary International accreditations and quality services to
enhance brand equity of the Institute. CPRI has obtained accreditation from NABL(INDIA), INTERTEK ASTA BEAB
UK. CPRI laboratories have been accredited by Association of Short-Circuit Testing Authorities (ASTA)- British
Electro technical Approvals Board(BEAB), UK for testing of low Voltage and Medium Voltage (LV & MV) equipment.
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Progress
CPRI is having its own Observers for witnessing the testing under ASTA certification Scheme at CPRI laboratories.
The project is completed.
2. Rotor System with exciter for the motor of 2500 MVA short circuit generator of C.P.R.I., Bangalore
Objective
The 2500 MVA short circuit generator of High power Laboratory, driven by synchronous motor was commissioned
in 1988. In recent past, lot of problems in rotor, exciter , Cracks in the motor shaft, Failure of Exciter of the driving
motor,Abnormal noise, vibration while starting and running of the motor. Hence, it is proposed to procure a new
complete rotor system for the driving motor from the original supplier from France.
Progress
A new complete rotor system for the driving motor from the original supplier from France was procured, project is
completed.
3. Augmentation & Modernization of CPRI Laboratories
Objective
The Testing, Research & Consultancy activities require the laboratories to be accredited and all equipment calibrated
to carryout testing as per National / International standards. Since most of the test equipment is outdated, operation
& maintenance of these equipment calls for very high expenditure. Many of the original manufacturers / suppliers of
the equipment either did not exist or the companies have got merged with other companies, it is generally
observed that spares and services are not available from the equipment suppliers, hence it was proposed to
Augment & modernize CPRI laboratories.
Progress
Several laboratories like, the High Voltage, Short Circuit, High Power Lab, Di-electric Materials, Mechanical
Engineering, Diagnostic Cables & Capacitors Division, Library and Switchgear Testing & Development Station have
been augmented and also the Rejuvenation of physical infrastructure of High Voltage, Short Circuit, High Power
Lab, Di-electric Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Diagnostic Cables & Capacitors Division, Library and Switchgear
Testing & Development Station is also carried out under the scheme. Face lifting work in some of the labs have
been completed. The project is completed.
4. Relocation of Regional Testing Laboratory, RTL Muradnagar, U.P. to Noida

Objective
To cater to the northern Indian utilities, the Regional Testing Laboratory was started in 1992 at Muradnagar (near
Ghaziabad) of UP with the co-operation of NTPC. The inaccessibility of the testing Lab and worsening power
situation has necessitated the shifting of the RTL Unit to NOIDA.
Progress
At Sector-62, NOIDA civil works for laboratory and office building are completed and All Laboratories were shifted to
Noida premises from Muradnagar, and equipments are under commissioning.
5. Development of a Centre of Excellence for simulation of power system and failure analysis
Objective
The limitations existing in the present Real Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) is being overcome by enhancing
capabilities in terms of no of 3 phase buses, single phase switches, protection schemes, High Voltage Direct
Current (HVDC) bipolar lines, interfacing cards etc,.
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Progress
RTDS racks and associated components are procured and commissioned. Project is completed by January 2009.
Advanced training for CPRI Officers at M/s Winnipeg, Canada is also completed.
6. Refurbishment of 1500 MVA Short Circuit Generator
Objective
One of the two 1500 MVA SC generator at STDS, CPRI, Bhopal encountered with problems in the rotor winding and
other associated problems recently. The generator is playing important role in testing activities and major chunk of
revenue to Institute, and was drawn to refurbish all the components of the generator under this project.
Progress
The rotor has been rewound with new insulation and all the slot wedges/packers of stator of the Short Circuit
Generator are replaced. The project is completed.
7. Refurbishment of 50 MVA Short-Circuit Test Station
Objective
Short-circuit laboratory is one of the busiest laboratory in CPRI earning a revenue of 400 lakh a year. Many
electrical industries in India and southern partinparticular, depend on the laboratory for their product development
and certification needs. The main equipment in the station are now reaching their end of life. In case of any
eventuality, the station has to be shut and this will affect a large number of manufacturers who depend on the
laboratory besides causing loss of revenue to the institute. Therefore it was proposed to refurbish the facility as a
preemptive strategy under this capital scheme.
The existing main equipment in the testing laboratory is almost reaching end of life. Therefore it is proposed to
refurbish the facility as a pre-emptive strategy under this capital scheme.
Progress
Purchase orders for Short Circuit Generator have been placed with M/s Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd., Civil works
to house the Generator has also comenced. The project is under progress.
8. State of Art Mobile Field Testing Laboratory for On-Site Accuracy Testing and Condition Assessment
of EHV Class Instrument Transformers
Objective
Many times catastrophic failure of Instrument Transformers involves violent explosions causing extensive damage
to the neighboring equipment. This leads to the outage of power and also leads to the costly reconditioning/repair/
replacement of the damaged equipment. In the majority of the cases the damaged equipment have to be sent to the
manufacturers works causing a lot of delay in restoring power.A State of Art Mobile Diagnostic Field Testing
Laboratory for on-site accuracy testing, performance evaluation and dielectric diagnosis of EHV instrument
transformers capable of meeting the field testing requirements would be very essential and heavily in demand at
such Instances.
Progress
The project with this objective is under implementation and Procurement of mobile van with various test facility is
in progress.
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9. Establishment of Mobile Diagnostic Facility for Power Plant Specific Equipment for Improving
Performance
Objective
To make relevant measurements and evaluate the performance at pre-combustion and combustion stages it is
proposed establish a mobile diagnostic facility at cost of Rs.410 lakhs. This facility will be similar to the experience
of GTZ, Germany, in China and will help support constructively and logically all the steps towards improving the
plant load factor.
Progress
Procurement of some of equipments like corrosion Mapping, NDT((Non destructive Testing) identified under the
project is in progress.
10. Centre for Advanced Energy Research in the area Energy Efficiency & Energy Audit
Objective
The project aims at creation of Advanced Energy Research Centre for energy efficiency and energy audit services
at CPRI.
z Bench mark establishment for energy efficiency evaluation of cooling towers.
z Optimization through automation of data acquisition for energy efficiency evaluation of the composite thermal
power plants (boilers, turbines, heat exchangers, auxiliaries, etc.)
z Optimization through automation of data acquisition and energy efficiency evaluation of electrical networks in
large industries
Progress
Procurement of some of instruments and equipments like Multi Function Dataloger,Digital Oscilloscope, Power
Analyser is completed. Purchase orders also been placed for DC Power Supply, Current Clamps, flow meters etc.
Progress is as per schedule.
11. Modernization of Short Circuit Facilities and Augmentation of Power Transformer Test Facilities at
Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore
Objective
The scheme is taken up with the aim of modernizing the high power laboratory by setting up following facilities:
- Facility for Loss measurement of Power Transformers upto 50 MVA rating
- Instrument transformer calibration laboratory
- Facility for Type Tests on On Load Tap Changers(OLTC)
- Modernisation of Short circuit test Facility
Progress
Procurement of identified equipments like Current Transformers, Potential Transformers, Data Acquaisation System
is completed. Purchase orders have been placed for drive motor controls, HV buchings, Master circuit breakers
etc.
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12. Modernisation and Augmentation of Switchgear Test Facilities at Central Power Research Institute,
Bangalore
Objective
The scheme is taken up with the aim of modernizing the high power laboratory by setting up following facilities:
- Facility to conduct inductive load switching tests on High Voltage circuit breakers
- Facility to conduct Capacitor current switching tests on 245 kV circuit breaker
Instruments and Equipments such as
Progress
Multi Channel Transient Recorder, Power Analyser, CT/PT etc. are already procured. Procurement of Load Loss
Facility,Transformer Winding Meter, Drive Motor, Electrically operated Crane is in progress.
13. Augmentation of Test Facilities for Optimization of 800 kV AC and 800 kV DC Transmission System
Objective
POWERGRID has already constructed 800 kV AC lines between Kishenpur- Moga, Anapara- Unnao, which are
being operated at 400 kV. Many more 800 kV lines are under construction and proposed. POWERGRID proposes
to introduce +800 kV DC to evacuate huge blocks of power from the North Eastern region. The studies proposed in
the project are important for improving the reliability of the power system and development and evaluation of
equipment.
Progress
Purchase order for 1200 kV indoor AC test set up, Aerial platform, Mobile Crane have been placed. Architects have
been appointed for design and construction of indoor laboratory. Due to variation in Foreign Exchange a revised
proposal of Rs.38 crore has been submitted to MoP,
14. Setting up of test facilities for pre-qualification test on 400 kV XLPE cable system.
Objective
Aim of the project is to set up test facility for testing for pre-qualification test on 400kV XLPE cable system. The
pre-qualification test comprises of electrical tets like heating cycle voltage test, lightning impulse voltage test
etc. on the complete cable system with approximately 100 mtr of full sized cable including atleast one of each
type of accessory.
Progress
Purchase order is placed for 600 kV AC test system, 2.4 MV impulse generator. Procurement of loading coil
PD measuring system, capacitance and tan delta measuring system are in advanced stage. Progress is as per
schedule.
15. Centre of excellence for life cycle management and condition assessment of high voltage substation
& power plant electrical equipment
Objective
The objective of the project is to create adequate R&D infrastructure for functional evaluation, simulation, ageing
studies & diagnostic monitoring of specimens/models of power apparatus insulation.
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Progress
Purchase orders have been placed for current transformers/potential transformer test kit, High voltage source,
Insulation resistance/polarisation index meter, winding resistance meter, infrared thermo camera, Dielectric
spectroscope. Procurement initiated for PD detector, coupling capacitor, PD free transformer etc. Progress is as
per schedule.
16) Mechanical strength test facility
Objective
The aim of the project is to automate tower erection facility & also to augment vibration test facility with higher
capability.
Progress
Techno commercial bid evaluation for procurement of tower erection crane and vibration analyser is completed.
Orders will be placed shortly. Progress is as per schedule.
17) Centre of Excellence for Dielectric Studies
Objective
The project aims to set up centre of excellence for di-electric studies wherein several laboratories will come up
under one roof with additional testing & research facilities in the areas of di-electric materials and material technologies.
Progress
Purchase orders are placed for Wave length Dispersive X-ray Flourescece Spectrophotometer (WDXRF), Fourier
transform Infra-red spectrophotometer (FTIR), Pour point aparatus, spectrometer, Carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen-
sulphur(CHNS) analyser, Mercury analyser, Proximate analyser etc. Progress is as per schedule.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Governance
The following Officers became the Members of the CPRI Governing Council and the Society during the year under
report:
Shri V.S. Sampath, Secretary, Ministry of Power vice Shri Anil Razdan, became the President of the CPRI Govern-
ing Council and the Society.
The following officers became the Members of the CPRI Governing Council and the Society during the year under
report:
Shri S.M. Dhiman, Member (Planning) vice Shri V.S. Verma, Smt. Ananya Ray, Joint Secretary & FA, Ministry of
Power vice Shri Rajesh Verma, Shri Vijay V. Paranjape, President - IEEMA vice Shri S.C. Bhargava and Shri P.K.
Kognolkar, Director General (I/C) vice Shri A.K. Tripathy became the Member Secretary of the CPRI Governing
Council and the Society.
During the year, the Governing Council met twice on 21st October 2008 and 10th December 2008. The Society
heldits Annual General Body meeting on 21st October 2008.
Vigilance
The vigilance activities of the Institute are looked after by a part time Chief Vigilance Officer Dr. Dwarakanath,
Additional Director, who is appointed on the approval by the Chief Vigilance Commission. The Chief Vigilance
Officer reports to the Director General and is assisted by the Administration Section.
As per the directions of the Central Vigilance Commission, Boards have been displayed prominently at all the
Units/Divisions of the Institute for wide publicity among Public, Contractors and Clients about the availability of
Chief Vigilance Officer / Head of the Organisation. It is facilitated such that instances and information on corruption
in the Institute by affected parties can be brought to the notice of Head of the Organisation or to the Chief Vigilance
Officer at the addresses mentioned in the Boards. Timely Returns of vigilance activities containing the requisite
informations are filed with the appropriate authorities bringing out the latest position in this regard.
Welfare Activities
The Women Employees Cell is operative for over a decade, for the welfare of female employees and to meet their
grievances. Creche for the employees children is operational successfully over the last ten years for the benefit of
working couples in the Institute.Smt. S. Vijaya Kumari, Joint Director, is the Women Welfare Officer who takes care
of the welfare of women employees of the Institute.
Liaison Officer SC/ST & OBC
Shri M. Janardhana, Engineering Officer Gr.4, was appointed as Liaison Officer SC/ST & OBC during the year to
meet the grievences and welfare of all SC/ST and OBC employees of the Institute. During the year 117th Birth
Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was celebrated on 6th August 2008. For the second time this office liaison with
management of CPRI to institute Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Merit Awards for children of CPRI employees who topped in tenth
standard exam under different schemes. Fourteen students received the merit award on 6th August 2008.
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Employment situation of Women Employees in various post(s) in CPRI as on 31.03.2009 is as follows.
STAFF POSITION OF CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
SI Post(s) No. of No of Women %age of women

No. Employees Employees Emps to total No
01 Director General - - -
02 Director 01 - -
03 Additional Director/Engineering Officer Gr.6 14 01 -
04 Joint Director/Scientific/Engg Officer Gr.5 63 06 9.52
05 Scientific/ Engineering Officers 156 23 14.64
06 Scientific/ Engineering Assistants 16 01 6.25
07 Non- Technical Officers 16 03 23.52
08 Office Staff/Stenographers 114 39 34.21
09 Library Staff 03 03 100
10 Technicians 75 01 1.33
11 Technical Attendants/ Attendants 137 05 2.87
12 Drivers/Cook-cum-Caretaker 19 - -
13 Watchmen 50 - -
14 Safaiwala 20 03 15.00
Total 684 84 12.28
No. of Physically Challenged employees in the Institute as on 31-03-09
Sl. Post (s) No. of employees No. of physically

No. challenged employees
01 Director General - -
02 Director 01 -
03 Additional Director/Engineering Officer Gr.6 14 -
04 Joint Director/Scientific/Engg Officer Gr.5 63 02
05 Scientific/ Engineering Officers 156 02
06 Scientific/Engineering Assistants 16 03
07 Technicians 75 -
08 Technical Attendants/ Attendants 137 06
09 Non-Technical Officers 16 -
10 Office Staff/Stenographers 114 03
11 Library Staff 03 -
12 Drivers/ Cook-cum-Caretaker 19 -
13 Security Staff 50 -
14 Safaiwala 20 -
Total 684 16
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Staff Strength
The staff strength at the end of the financial year 2008 -09 was as under:
Director General : -
Director/Engineering Officer Gr.7 : 01
Additional Director/Engineering Officer Gr.6 : 14
Joint Director/Scientific/Engg Officer Gr.5 : 63
Chief Administrative Officer : 01
Chief Accounts Officer : 01
Scientific/Engineering category : 172
Technical : 75
Administrative & other Supporting Staff : 220
Supporting Technical Staff : 137
Total 684
Representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Details of employees belonging to scheduled caste/tribe & others on the rolls of CPRI as on 31.3.2009 are
summarised below:
Category Total No. of No. of SC No. of ST Others

employees employees employees (including OBC)
Group A 232 36 12 184

Group B 113 26 12 75
Group C 299 92 42 165
Group D 20 - 05 15
Safaiwalas 20 16 02 02
Total 684 170 73 441
% - 24.85 10.67 64.47
Library & Information Services
The Institute has well established Libraries at Bangalore and Bhopal to provide adequate library and
information services for the research work and for updating employees' knowledge in Scientific advancement.
Several books and periodicals are added to the library at Bangalore and Bhopal During the year 2008-2009 The
expenditure incurred on books and periodicals during the year at both Bangalore and Bhopal was Rs.22.89 lakhs.
Computerisation of Library facility at Bangalore unit was taken up. All the books and publications were coded
for creating a data base which would be accessible to all users over the LAN.
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CHAPTER - IX
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

The Institute has done well in its financial performance during the year 2008-2009 and earned an all time high
revenue of Rs.7740.58 lakhs.
Revenue earnings during the past five years:
Year Revenue Percentage increase

(Rs. Crores) (Base year 2004-2005)
2008-2009 77.41 112.02

2007-2008 52.16 42.86
2006-2007 42.73 17.04
2005-2006 41.46 13.56
2004-2005 36.51 -
Increased services rendered to the utilities and Industries are well reflected in the financial performance raising
the revenue earnings from Rs.3651 lakhs in 2004-05 to Rs.7741 lakhs during the current year. During the year
under report, as against the revenue realisation of Rs.7741 lakhs, the expenditure on non-plan activities stood
at Rs.7634.22 lakhs only and thereby it has been possible to generate a surplus of Rs.106.36 lakhs. For the
21st year in succession, the Institute has not drawn any non-plan grant-in-aid from the Government.
During the year, the expenditure under various heads has been as follows:
Non-plan Expenditure : Rs. 7634.22 lakhs
Plan R&D Expenditure : Rs. 26.58 lakhs

Plan Capital Expenditure : Rs. 2762.67 lakhs
RSOP : Rs. 30.50 lakhs
The Institute received grants-in-aid (Plan) of Rs.2910.54 lakhs from the Government of India during the year.
The details along with the Auditors Report are furnished in Appendix - X
With many new laboratories commissioned and opened for commercial testing, it is expected that the trend
of increased earnings of revenue will continue. As at the end of March 2009, the capital investment by the
Government of India on the Institute has been Rs. 45143.46 lakhs.
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USE OF HINDI AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

Requirement under section 3/3 of the Official Language Act were fully complied with. Alloffice orders, circulars,
reports etc., were issued in bilingual.
Institute bags Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Award
The Institute was awarded Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha shield for the year 2006-07 for outstanding work done in the
field of Official Language Implementation on 14th Sept.2008, Sunday at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi by the H’ble
President Smt. Pratibha Patil. Present on the occasion were H’ble Home Minister Shri Shivraj V. Patil and
Minister of State Shakeel Ahmed.
Hindi Publication
Hindi version of the Technical Articles Published in ‘CPRI Journal’ and ‘CPRI News’ 2008 was brought out as
‘Vigyan Deepti’. Eighteenth edition of ‘Kaveri’ , journal of Town Official Language Implementation Committee was
published.
Technical Article Competition
Annual Technical article Competition under the auspices of TOIC sponsored by CPRI was Organized and the best
three articles were awarded prizes on Hindi Divas Celebration in the institute.
Health Seminar
.
i ‘Life Style modification to prevent Heart diseases’
A brainstorming session on ‘ Life style modification to prevent Heart diseases’ in Hindi was organised on 09
September 2008 led by Dr. N. Narayan Murthy, Consultant Cardiologist, Wokhardts so as to popularize the
usage of Hindi. Nearly 65 officers & employees participated in the seminar.
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ii. ‘Back pain and joint problems’

A health Seminar on “Back pain and joint problems’ was organised on 25th February 2008 for the benefit of the
employees led by Dr.Aasheesh Anand, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & American Board Certified Sports
Medicines Specialist, Wokhardts. More than 110 Officers and employees participated in the Health Seminar.
Tender in Hindi on web site
Tender in Hindi were posted on the website along with English ones. The website of the Institute is available in
Hindi.
Hindi Month
Hindi Month was organised in the Institute from 25th August 2008, and 10 Competitions were conducted separately
for employees with proficiency and working knowledge of Hindi.
Hindi Divas
Hindi Divas was celebrated on Thursday, 18th September 2008. Shri. P.K.Kognolkar, Director General chaired the
function.The Chief Guest of the occasion was Shri A.K.Agarwal, Commissioner of Income Tax. Prizes for various
competitions, Incentive Schemes, training were distributed. A cultural programme was also organised.
Activities of town Official Language Implementation Committee
The Director General, CPRI continued to be the chairman of TOLIC and the Senior Hindi Officer the Member
Secretary.Two meetings of the Official Language Staff of the member Offices were called for addressing the
problems faced during O.L.Implementation.
‘Kaveri’ Publication
Eighteenth edition of “Kaveri”, journal of Town Official Language Implementation Committee was published.
Official Language Offices Conference
Two meetings of the Official Language staffof
the members offices were called for addressing
the problems faced during O.L.Implementation
Hindi Software Seminar
A Hindi software seminar was organised on 25th
June 2008 at Direct Taxes Regional Training
Institute, where a demo of all the packages
developed by O.L. Deptt. and hands on practice
was given. The seminar was inaugurated by
Smt.Valsala Kutty, Joint Secretary, Deptt. of
Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs
Interorganisational Competitions
14 Interorganisational Competitions were held for
the member offices from 17th Nov. to 04th December 2008 and 6 prizes were awarded for each competition.
Joint Hindi Divas Celebrations
Joint Hindi Divas was Celebrated on Wednesday, 10th December 2008, Chief Guest being Dr. Vimala Naidu,
Professor, Deptt. of Hindi, Bangalore University
Joint Hindi Workshop
Tenth Joint Hindi Workshop was organised from 16 - 20th March’09 with active co-operation from Hindi Teaching
Scheme.
Publication of TOLIC Directory
Town Official Language Implementation Committee Directory with all details of the member offices was published.
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APPENDIX - I
THE GOVERNING COUNCIL AS ON 31 MARCH 2009

PRESIDENT
Shri V.S.Sampath
Secretary
Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
New Delhi
VICE-PRESIDENT
Shri Rakesh Nath
Chairman
Central Electricity Authority
New Delhi
M E M B E R S
Shri Ajit K. Gupta Shri Anil Kumar

Advisor & Head(Power Group) Additional Secretary (T&R)
Ministry of Non-Conventional Ministry of Power, New Delhi.
Renewable Energy Sources, New Delhi.
Shri K. Ravikumar Shri Vijay V.Paranjape

Director (Power) President - IEEMA
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. Mumbai
New Delhi.
Shri V. Ramakrishna Smt. Ananya Ray

Member (Power Systems) Joint Secretary & FA
Central Electy. Authority Ministry of Power
New Delhi New Delhi.
Shri Chandan Roy Shri V. K. Kanjlia

Director (Operation) Secretary
NTPC Ltd. Central Board of Irrigation & Power
New Delhi. New Delhi
Shri S.M.Dhiman Shri. Dr. A. S. Rao

Member (Planning) Scientist, ‘G’
Central Electy. Authority Ministry of Science & Technology
New Delhi Technology Bhavan
New Delhi.
S. Majumdar Shri Rajib Ranjan

Director (Projects) Chairman
Power Grid Corpn. of India Ltd. Chattisgarh State Electy. Board
New Delhi Raipur
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Shri H.B. Lal Dr. V.K. Aatre

Chairman Emeritus Professor-ECE Deptt.
Jharkand State Electy. Board Indian Institute of Science
Ranchi Bangalore
Dr. S.C. Srivastava

Dean R&D
Deptt. Indl. Policy & Promotion Indian Institute of Technology
Ministry of Industry Kanpur.
New Delhi.
Prof J. Nanda Shri Ajay Mathur

Emeritus Professor - Deptt. of Electrical Engg. Director General
Indian Institute of Technology Bureau of Energy Efficiency
New Delhi. New Delhi.
Shri P.K. Kognolkar-Member Secretary

Director General (I/C)
Central Power Research Institute
Bangalore.
APPENDIX - II
THE STANDING COMMITTEE AS ON 31 MARCH 2009
CHAIRMAN
Shri V. Ramakrishna
Member (Power Systems)
Central Electricity Authority
New Delhi
M E M B E R S
Shri Anil Kumar Shri Rajesh Verma Shri P.K. Kognolkar- Member Convenor
Additional Secretary (T&R) Joint Secretary & FA Director General (I/C)
Ministry of PowerNew Ministry of Power Central Power Research Institute
New Delhi New Delhi Bangalore
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APPENDIX - III
THE COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AS ON 31 MARCH 2009

CHAIRMAN
Shri S.M.Dhiman
Member (Planning)
Central Electy. Authority
New Delhi
M E M B E R S
Shri Phebe Beryl Shri V.K. Kanjlia
Chief Engineer (R&D)/NCES Secretary
Tamil Nadu Electy. Board Central Board of Irrigation &
Chennai Power New Delhi
Shri A.K. Mahendru

Director (Technology) N.T.P.C. Ltd - R&D Centre
G.E. Power Controls (I) Pvt. Ltd. Noida
Bangalore
Shri Narayan Misal Shri Vijay K. Shah

Chief Engineer (TRD) Head (R&D)
Mahadiscom Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.
EKLAHARE Baroda
Shri P.R. Raghuram Shri D.J. Ramesh

General Manager Chairman
Power Grid Corpn. of India Ltd. M/s. Vijaya Electricals
Bangalore Hyderabad
Shri V.V. Paranjape Dr. H.S. Jain

President General Manager (MTI)
IEEMA Corporate R&D, BHEL
Mumbai Hyderabad
Smt. S.N. Muni Narayana Shri S.K. Dey

Suptd. Engineer (Elec./R&D Centre) Chief Engineer
KPTCL West Bengal State Electy. Board
Bangalore Kolkata
Dr. A. S.Rao
Scientist-G, DSIR Executive Engineer(Elec.)
Min. of Science & Technology R&D centre
New Delhi Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd.
Bangalore
Shri P.K.Kognolkar - Member Convenor

Bangalore
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APPENDIX - IV
THE COMMITTEE ON TESTING & CERTIFICATION

AS ON 31 MARCH 2009
CHAIRMAN
Shri V. Ramakrishna
Member (Power Systems)
Central Electy. Authority
New Delhi
M E M B E R S
Prof. G.R. Nagabhushana Shri S.V. Murthy
Dept. of High Voltage Engg. Executive Director (SR)
Indian Institute of Science NTPC Ltd.
Bangalore Secunderabad
Shri S.M. Zafrulla Shri A.R. Rao
Director General Manager (E.P. Dvn.)
Karnataka Power Corpn. Ltd Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
Bangalore Bangalore
Shri V.K. Kulkarni Shri P. Narasimha Murthy
Head (Product Development) Retd. Chairman - KEB
Siemens India Ltd. Bangalore
Thane
Shri Sunil More
Executive Director (SRTS II) Secretary General- IEEMA, Worli
Power Grid Corpn. of India Ltd. Mumbai
Bangalore
Shri Anil Pandit Shri P.K.Kognolkar-Member Convenor
Business Technology Leader Director General (I/C)
GE PCTDC, John F. Welch Technology Centre Pvt Ltd. Central Power Research Institute.
Whitefield, Bangalore Bangalore
Shri P. Sengupta
Director
Bureau of Indian Standard
Bangalore
Dr.S.Gopal
Vice President
MWB (India)Ltd.,
Bangalore
Shri Samba Murthy
General Manager
Vijay Electricals Ltd.
Hyderabad
Shri Mrinal Kanti Ray
Member (Commercial & HRD)
West Bengal State Electy. Board
Kolkata
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APPENDIX - V
RSOP EXPERT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Shri P.K. Kognolkar
Bangalore
M E M B E R S
Dr. Naresh Kumar Sahajpal Smt. Sarala Vichur

Head R&D Planning Division Superintending Engineer (Elec.)R&D
Dept. of Electrical Engineering K.P.T.C.L
Council of Industrial Research Cauvery Bhavan
New Delhi
Bangalore
Shri Gajendra Behari
Director (R&D) Shri Virender Singh
Central Electricity Authority Chief Engineer/HRD
R.K. Puram Punjab State Elecricity Board
New Delhi Patiala
Punjab
Dr.Thukaram. D
Professor Dr. K. Dwarakanath
Deptt. of Electrical Engineering
Additional Director, DMD
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore
Bangalore
Dr.V. Rao Aiyagiri,
Head SERC Division & Scientist G Dr. R.S. Shivakumara Aradhya
Deptt. of Science & Technology Additional Director, Power Systems Dvn.
Technology Bhavan, New Delhi Central Power Research Institute
Bangalore
Shri M.C. Bhatnagar
AGM, (R&D) Dr. D. Devendranath
PGCIL, Corporate R&D
Convenor
New Delhi
Joint Director, R&D Co-ordination Division
Dr.Y.V.L. Narasimha Murthy Central Power Research Institute
General Manager, Corporate R&D Bangalore
BHEL, Corporate R&D Division
Hyderabad
Shri V.K. Kanjlia

Secretary
Central Board of Irrigation & Power
New Delhi
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APPENDIX - VI
RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR 2008-2009
Proj. Title of the Project Start Close Outlay Remarks

Idn. mm/yy mm/yy (Rs.in
No. lakhs)
CENTRAL RESEARCH & TESTING LABORATO RY, BANGALORE
5.4.49 Polymer Ceramic composites with 11/05 05/08 25.00 Ongoing

high dielectric constant for
Electrical applications
5.4.50 Development of polymer nano 11/05 06/08 20.00 Completed

composite for electrical applications
HIGH POWER LABORATO RY
13.2.09 Evaluation of shunt reactor current 01/04 05/08 28.00 Completed

switching capability of MV
vacuum circuit breaker
13.2.11 Study on enhancement of capability 11/05 06/08 48.00 Completed

of conducting capacitor current
switching test on 240kV circuit breaker
from voltage factor of 1.2 to 1.4
CENTRE FOR COLLABORATIVE A N D A D VANCED RESEARCH
18.1.1 Building up Research 04/06 09/07 50.00 Completed

Infrastructure
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APPENDIX - VII
PERSONNEL DEPUTED ABROAD FOR TRAINING/PRESENTING

TECHNICAL PAPERS, ETC. DURING THE YEAR 2008-2009
Sl.No. N a m e Country visited period & sponsoring authority
1. K. Mallikarjunappa Boston, USA For Attending International

Conference of Doble Clients Tutorial &
Training Programme. 6-10 April 2009
2. M.M. Babunarayanan Ontario, Canada For delivering lecture at Universities of

Western Ontrio, London & Monitoba
Winnipeg also at Hydro One , Totronto
15-23 May 2008
3. B. Nageswara Rao Dubai, UAE For testing of 132 kV/11 kV Transformers

at DEWA, Dubai Substations for
M/s. AYT International, LLC, Dubai
21 April 2008 to 6th June 2008
. Boston,U S A for attending International Conference

of Doble Clients Tutorial & Training
Programme. 29 March 2009 to
3 April 2009
4. Sujatha Subhash Paris, France For attending CIGRE Session 2008

24-29 August 2008
5. S. Ramprasath Paris, France For attending CIGRE Session 2008

24-29 August 2008
6. S. Vijayakumari Paris, France For attending CIGRE Session 2008

24-29 August 2008
7. G.R. Sathyanandam Malaysia STL inspection of 90 MVA 132/33kV

Transformer for Malaysia Transformer
Manufacturing Co. Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia
18-28 August 2008
8. Gautam Sengupta Canada For On-line test Centre of IREQ

Canada, 18-19 September 2008
Italy For On-line test Centre of CESI

Italy, 22-23 September 2008
Italy For On-line test Centre of CESI

Italy, 24-25 November 2008
Canada For On-line test Centre of IREQ

Canada 27-28 November 2008
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9. A. Amruthakala Winipeg,Canada for attending Advanced Training on RTDS

at the works of RTDS Technologies
Winpeg, Canada. 22 September 2008
to 3 October 2008
10. K.S. Meera Winipeg,Canada for attending Advanced Training on RTDS

to 3 October 2008
11. J. Sreedevi Winipeg,Canada for attending Advanced Training on RTDS

to 3 October 2008
12. C. Prabhakar Winipeg,Canada for attending Advanced Training on RTDS

to 3 October 2008
13. V.S. Nandakumar Milan,Italy to attend 56th Short Circuit Liason (STL)
Technical Committee Meeting
23-24 October 2008
Ulsan, South Korea for witnessing the third party inspection

test on 145 kV, 40 kA GIS as STL
Member at M/s. Hyundai Heavy
Industries Co. Ltd. Ulsan, South Korea
22 February 2009 to 14 Mach 2009
14. B.M. Mehra Rome,Italy for attending IEC/TC 38/2G AHG 41

Power Quality Measurement Meeting
15-16 October 2008
15. S. Sudhakar Reddy Kualalumpur,Malaysia for delivering lectures on Transformers &

Bushings at Sdn. Bhd. Kaulalumpur,
Malaysia, 17-18 November 2008
Ulsan, South Korea for witnessing the third party inspection

test on 145 kV, 40 kA GIS as STL
Member at M/s. Hyundai Heavy
Industries Co. Ltd. Ulsan, South Korea
2-20 February 2009
16. K. Badhrinarayanan Kualalumpur,Malaysia for delivering lectures on Transformers &

Bushings at Sdn. Bhd. Kaulalumpur,
Malaysia, 17-18 November 2008
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17. A. Sudhindra Kualalumpur,Malaysia for detailed discussion with cable

Manufacturing Industry Personnel
at M/s. Southpoint Chandler, Sdn.
Bhd. Kualalumpur, Malaysia
1-5 December 2008
18. Suhas S. Bagalkotkar Kualalumpur,Malaysia for detailed discussion with cable

Manufacturing Industry Personnel
at M/s. Southpoint Chandler, Sdn.
Bhd. Kualalumpur, Malaysia
1-5 December 2008
Dubai, UAE forparticipationinMiddleEastElectricity

Exhibition 7-10 Febuary 2009
19. B.H. Narayana Dubai, UAE forparticipationinMiddleEastElectricity

Exhibition 7-10 Febuary 2009
20. M.D. Anantha Babu Michigan, USA for pre-dispatch, & inspection
training of conductor vibration test
system at Dynamic Testing &
Equipment Inc., Michigan, USA
18-24 February 2009
21. M. Selvaraj Michigan, USA for pre-dispatch, & inspection

training of conductor vibration test
system at Dynamic Testing &
Equipment Inc., Michigan, U S A
18-24 February 2009
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APPENDIX - VIII
MEMBERSHIP OF CPRI OFFICERS IN INTERNATIONAL/

N ATIONAL COMMITTEES
Sl.No. NAME NAME OF THE COMMITTEE
1. P.K.Kognolkar Principal - ET0-8 High Voltage Switchgear &

Director General I/C Member Controlgear Sectional Committee
-do- - ET-16, Transformers
-do- - ET-39, Fuses
Member - Institution of Engineers
Member - CIGRE technical committee on High
VoltageSwitchgear & Controlgear
Sectional Committee, ET 08
Member - Expert Committee constituted by
BHEL for vetting of the Design/
Development of
500 MVA, 765kV Single Phase Auto
transformer in the specific field of High Voltge
Engineering/Short Circuit stress.
2. R.K.Hegde Member - BIS ET13- Equipment for Electrical
Additional Director Energy measurement & control
Principal Member - BIS Wind EnergySub-committee ME04-
Principal Member - ET-28 Committee on "Solar PV
Energy System of BIS
Member - Project review committee of DSIR
3. B.H. Narayana Invited Member - To take part in the meeting of

Additional Director "CREEP PANEL" an devisat
committee to Central Boiler Board
Member - Task force on Thermal Generation
(including Gas & NuclearStanding
Committee on R&D MOP.)
Life Member - Indian Society of non destructive
testing
4. V.N. Nandakumar Member - CIGRE NationalStudyCommittee- D2
Additional Director onInformationSystems &
Telecommunication System
Member - BISET13 Section Committee ofEquipment
forelectrical measurements &
Load Control
5. Dr. Sujatha Subash Member - ET 40 - HVDC power system
Additional Director BIS sectional committee.
Alternate - ET 01 - Basic electro technical
Member Standard of sectional committee
-do- - ET 40/P3- Dynamic performance of
HVDC Systems.
-do- - ET 40/P2 - DC measuring devices
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Member - Engineering committee of National

FACTS Project
Member - Executive Committee of ECON
Electricity consumers
organisation formed by KERC
Member - Technical advisory group of ECON
Member - Task Force on R&D in Grid Management
formed by POWER GRID
Member - Task force on Transmission set up
by the Standing Committee on
R&D, Ministry of Power.
6. Dr. S. Seetharamu Member - Expert Committee KPCL for

Additional Director procurement of proprietary items
under the KTPP Act 1999
Member - Indian Society of non Destructive
testing
Member - Tribological Society of India
Member - Expert member capital projects,
technology for engineering
assessment, CSIR
Vice Chairman - Indian Institute of Plant Engineers,
Member - Working committee on R&D, Siddaganga
Institute of technology Tumkur & SJCIT,
Chikkaballapur
Member - Indian Society of Analytical
Scientists,Mumbai
Member - Committee of Judges in the final round of
Student Contact Programme “SPECTRA-
2008” (Student Programme for Education,
Chemistry, Technology, Research &
Application) organized by Indian
Society of Analytical Scientists Bangalore
Chapter
7. P. Muniyappa Member - Technical committee16, relating to
Additional Dirctor Standing Committee of Experts to
investigate the failure of transmission towers
Member - Sub-committee CED 7:1of BIS New Delhi
Use of Structural steel in overhead
tansmissionline towers and
switchyard structures
Member - Conductor & accessories for overhead lines,
Section Committee ETD - 37 of BIS
New Delhi
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8. Gautham Sengupta Chairman - Low voltage Switchgear & Controlgear

Additional Director Sectional Comittee, ET 07
Member - BIS ET 39- Fuses Sectional Committee
-do- - CIGRE, India National Study Committee
on Transformers
Alternate - ETD08, High Voltage Switchgear\
9. S.Sridhar Chairman - ET-03,Committee on Electrotechnical fluids
Additional Director Principal member - ET 02, Bureau of Indian Standards
Life Member - Indian Society for AnalyticalScientists
Lead Assessor - NABL
Member - IEEE
10. M.M.Babunarayanan Member - ETD 40/P3 -Dynamic performance of
Additional Director HVDC transmission systems.
-do- - ETD 40/P2 - AC/DC Harmonics & fractions.
-do- - ETD 40/P14
- HVDC ground electrodes.
Member - CBIP National sub-committee of
CIGRE study committee NSC-38 on
Power System Analysis and Techniques.
-do- - Technical Advisory Panel(TAP)
on Computers, Govt.of Karnataka
Alternate - ETD 40/P5
Member - DC measuring devices.
Member - FACTS devices committee of
PGCIL, New Delhi
Member - Committee for finalize software
for distribution system studies
under APDRP constituted by MOP
11. Dr. R.S.Shivakumara Alternate member - BIS Committee, Surge Arrester
Aradhya Sectional Committee ET 30
Additional Director Alternate member - BIS Committee, Circuit Breakers
Alternate Member - CIGRE - India working group
for surge arresters
Member - IERE TC Member on Network
Alternate Member - BIS Sectional Committee on HVDC
System ETD-40
12. B. Gunasekaran Chairman - High Voltage Engineering Sectional
Additional Director Committee, ET-19, BIS
Member - 1200kV test station project steering
Chairman - committee of Kendriya Vidyalaya, NFC
Nagar, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad
13. K. Manohara Member - BIS Sectional Committee ETD-05 fan
Joint Director - BIS Sectional Committee ETD-22
for flame proof
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14. S.Vijaya Kumari Principle Member - ETD 03, Committee on

JointDiretor Electrotechnical fluids of the
Bureau of Indian Standards
Member - Indian Society for Analytical
Scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research
Centre,Mumbai
15. A.Sudhindra Alternate - State level Committee for Standard-
Joint Director Member disation & Quality systems.
Lead - NABL
Assessor
Assessor - NVTquality certification Pvt. Ltd.
(KEEMA registered quality India)
16. B. V. Ragavaiah Alternate Member - ET 07 BIS Technical committee
Joint Director - Low Voltage Switchgear and
controlgear Sectional committee
Alternate Member - BIS Electro Technical Sectional Committee
on Transformers ET - 16
Alternate Member - ‘STL’ Technical Group of CPRI.
Co-opted Member
- On Load Tap Changer BIS Technical
Committee, ET-16/P7
Expert Member - Heavy Electrical & Allied Industrial
Devpt. Council
17. V. Arunachalam Principal Member - ET 35 committee on powersystem
Joint Director relays
Principal Member - BIS LTD 25 committee on power system
control and associated communications
Member - UCAIUG (Utility Communication Architecture
International Users Group)
18. P.V.V. Nambudiri Principal - Surge Arrester Sectional
Joint Director Member Committee, BIS ET - 30
19. K.B.Manjunath Member - Studying IEC Document ETD 37/p.1
Joint Director relating to overhead conductors and
accessories in BIS-ET Sectional Committee
20. Dr. Ramesh Babu Member - CIGRE National Study Committee
Joint Director Working group B2.4 overhead lines
21. P.V.Balasubramanyam Member - Power System Transmission
Additional Director Planning Committee of PGCIL, New Delhi,
Hyderabad.
22. Ramakrishna Associate Member - Institute of Chemists, Kolkata;
Joint Director Life Member - Society of Analytical Scientists, Mumbai;
Donor Member - KarnatakaRajya Vijnana Parishath,
Bangalore;
Life Member - Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore;
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23. R.A. Deshpande Alternate - Transformer Sectional Committee

Engg. Officer Gr.5 Member BIS ET14
24. M. Siddhartha Bhatt Member - Generation Technical Committee of
Additional Director IERE, Japan
Member - State Level Energy Conservation A
ward Scheme Committee Dept of Energy,
Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore
Member - Task Force on Conservation &
Efficiency under NPP, Govt of
India, Ministry of Power, New Delhi
Member - Waste to energy gasification and
power generation, KUIDFC, Karnataka
Member - Draft energy conservation building code
Member - Think Tank for DSM Centre, BESCOM,
Bangalore
Member - Sustainable Living-ecology literacyforall,
Centre for Green Building materials
& Technology, Bangalore
Member - State level committee on implementing
energy conservation in Municipalities,
Directorate of Municipal Administration,
Govt. of Karnataka
Member- - Project Review Committee
Technopreneur Promotion Programme
of DSTR, Ministry of Scientific
& Industrial Research, Govt.of India
Life Member - Solar Energy society of India,Newdelhi
Life Member - Energy Conversion society , Trivendrum
Life Member - Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta
Member - State level committee for Biofuel Policy for
Karnataka, MGRID
25. B.R. Ravishankar Alternate Member - BIS Sectional Committee on LV Switchgear
Joint Director & Controlgear
Member - IEEE
26. Suhas Bagalkotkar Member - IEEE
Joint Director
27. Dr. N. Vasudev Member - Technical advisory committee of KPTCL
Engg. Officer Gr.5 Member - IEEE
Member - Insulation requirement of EHV Transmission
voltage levels
28. C.P. Jairam Lead Assessor - NABL New Delhi
Engg. Officer Gr.5 Member - NABL Accreditation Committee
Sr. Member - IEEE
Principal Member - ET-34, BIS Sectional Committee
on Instrument Transformer
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29. S.Ramprasath Chairman - ET 09 Power Cables Sectional

Engg. Officer Gr.5 Committee of BIS, New Delhi
Observer Member - Study Committee B-1 Insulated Cables of
CIGRE Paris
Voting Member - IEC/TC-20 Power Cables Sectional
Committee
Member - Technical Evaluation Committee
of JICABLE 07 International
Scientific & Technical Committee
30. Dr. D. Devendranath Member - External Board of Studies Electronics &
Joint Director Electrical Engg. Deptt. Usmania University,
31. B.M. Mehra Alternate Member - BIS Technical Committee Instrument
Engg. Officer Gr.5 Transformer, ETD-34
Principal Member - Standing Committee of Experts to
investigate failure of equipments
220kV & above substations
32. M.K. Wadhwani Member - Institution of Engineers
Engg. Officer Gr.5 Nominated member - committee for setting up testing facilities for
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) at Testing
Centre i.e. MSM E-TC, New Delhi.
33. P. Sampathkumaran Life time Member - Combustion Institute Pittsburg, USA.
Scientific Officer Gr.5 Member - Tribological Society of India;
Member - ASM International
34. B.S. Ramesh Member - CBIP Experts Committee
Joint Director
35 K. Mallikarjunappa Member - CIGRE - India National Sub-Committee
Engg. Officer Gr.5 A1(NSC A1) on Rotating Machine
36. B. Nageswara Rao Member - CIGRE - India National Study Committee
Engg. Officer Gr.5 on Rotating Machine
37. Dr. H.N. Nagamani Member - IEEE,
Engg. Officer Gr.5 Principal Member - Power Capacitors Sectional
Committee ET29, BIS, India
Member - Working Group 14 of IEC TC 42
Measurement of PD by Electromagnetic and
Acoustic Methods
Chairperson - WIE, IEEE, Bangalore Section for the year
08-09
Member - Technical Committee of CAPACIT 2010
38. K.S.Meera Member - CIGRE NSC-B5- Power System Protection
Engg. Officer Gr.5 and local controls
Member - EMTP users Group, New Delhi
Corresponding - WG B5. 17 - Relay Software models
Member for use with EMTP
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39. T. Raghunatha Alternate Member - Studying IEC Document ETD 37/p.1

Joint Director relating to overhead conductors
and accessories in BIS-ET
SectionalCommittee
40. Dr. M. Shekhar Kumar, Member - Task Force (Power Environment : Interface)
Scientific Officer Gr.V under National Perspective Plant
for R&D in Indian Power Sector.
Member - DSIR Screening Cum Technical Evaluation
Committee for National Awards for R & D
efforts in Industry.
41. J. Sundara Rajan Member - CIGRE(India)NationalSub- committee on
Scientific Officer Gr.5 Materials for Electro Technology
42. A. Amruthakala Alternate - ET 35 Committee on Power System Relay
Engg. Officer Gr.5 Member
43. S. Ganga Member - Technical Adviser Panel (TAP) on
Scientific Officer Gr.5 Computers Govt. of Karnataka
44. K.S. Madhusudan Member - BIS ET 13 Sectional Committee of
Joint Director Equipment of Electrical Measurement &
Load Control
45. Dr.P.V.Reddy Member - Expert group for Specification of enclosures
Joint Director for energy meters” Constituted by CBI&P
Member - BIS ET 02 Technical Committee
Member - Institution of Chemists
46. V.S. Nandakumar Life time member - ET08 Electro technical sectional committee
Engg. Officer Gr.5 of HV Switchgear & Control gear
47. J. Santhosh Member - Technical Committee for
Engg. Officer Gr.5 SWICON 2008, International
Conference on Electrical Switchgear
48. V.V.Pattana Shetty Alternate member - ETD 03, Committee on
Scientific Officer Gr.5 Electrotechnical fluids of the
49. R.S. Kamalakar Member - IEEE
Engg. Officer Gr.5
50 Prabhakar Hegde Member - IEEE
Engg. Officer Gr.5
51 A.Yellaiah, Member - working group-disconnectors & Buspost
Scientific Officer Gr.5 insulators for 1200kV test station project
committee of POWERGRID
52. B.A. Sawale Member - Expert committee of CBIP on Energy meters

Engg. Officer Gr.5 Member - BIS Technical Committee ET-13
Assessor. - NABL
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53. B.M.Mehra Expert member - IEC: TC 38 for Instrument Transformer

Engg. Officer Gr.5 Member - Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi in
their two Sub Committees.
Member - IEC TC 38/MT 40: Maintenance Team for
transient performance
- IEC TC 38/WG AHG41: Working Group for
Power Quality Measurement.
Alternate member - Technical Committee-Instrument transformer,
ET-34, Bureau of Indian Standard,
New Delhi.
Principal member - Standing committee of experts to investigate
the failure of equipments at 220kV and
above Substations.
Member - IEEE
54. D. Revanna Member - Technical Committee16, relating to

Engg. Officer Gr.5 Standing Committee of Experts to
investigate the failure of transmission towers
Alternate Member - Sub-committee CED 7:1of BIS New Delhi
Use of Structural steel in overhead
tansmissionline towers and
switchyard structures
Member - Panel of experts on manual on transmission
lines, CBI&P
55. D. Ravindra Alternate Member - ETD 03, Committee on

Scientific Officer Gr.5 Electrotechnical fluids of the
56. M.D. Anantha Babu AlternateMember - Conductor & accessories for overhead lines,
Engg. Officer Gr.4 Section Committee ETD - 37 of BIS,
New Delhi
57. Dr. Pradeep M.Nirgude Member - Working group-power transformers for
Engg. Officer Gr.4 - 1200kV test station project committee of
POWERGRID
58. K.P. Meena Alternate Member - BIS ET-09 Power Cables Section Committee
Engg. Officer Gr.4
59. V. Saravanan Life time Member - Combustion Institute Pittsburg, USA
Engg. Officer Gr.4
60. M. Janardhana Member - Indian Society of Non-Destructive Testing
Engg. Officer Gr.4
61. M. Venakteswara Rao, Member - Indian Society of Non-Destructive Testing
Engg. Officer Gr.4
62. K.Karunakara Principal member - Current Harmonic Committee
Engg. Officer Gr.4 formulated by CBIP, New Delhi
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63 R.Sudhir Kumar Alternate Member - ET-28 Committee on "Solar PV

Engg.Officer Gr.3 Energy System of BIS
64. S.Bhavani Shankar Alternate Member - BIS ET-29 Sectional Committee on Power
Engg. Officer Gr.3 Capacitors
65. Rajshekar P. Mandi Associate Member - Institution of Engineers (I), Kolkata
Engg. Officer Gr.3 Chairman - Working group to - workout the role &
responsibilities of CEM/CEA in Karnataka
formed by KREDL, Bangalore
Life Member - Indian Science Congress, Kolkatta
President - Society of Energy Engineers & Managers
(SEEM)
66. M.G.Anandkumar Life Member - Indian Ceramic Society
Engg. Officer Gr.3
67. S. Vynatheya Member - Indian Society of Analytical Scientists
Engg. Officer Gr.3
68. M. Selvaraj Alternate Member - Panel of experts on manual on transmission
Engg. Officer Gr.3 lines, CBI&P
Life Member - Institution of Engineers (I) Kolkatta
69. Yugal Agarwal Member - Institution of Engineers
Engg. Officer Gr.3
70 A.K.Khanra Member - The Institution of Engineers(I), Kolkat
Engg.Officer Gr.3 Member - Solar Energy Society of India (SESI),
New Delhi
Life Member - Society of Energy Engineers and Managers
(SEEM), Trivandrum.
71. S. Jothi Basu Alternate Member - Society of Energy Engineers and Managers
Engg. Officer Gr.2 (SEEM)
Member - BIS - Wind energy sub-Committee (ME-04:4)
72. N. Rajkumar Life Member Solar Energy Society of India
Engg. Officer Gr.2 Life Member - Society of Energy Engineers and Managers
(SEEM)
73. M.Pradish Member - UCAIUG (Utility Communication Architecture
Engg. Officer Gr.2 International Users Group)
74. K. Suryanarayana Member - Institution of Engineers (India)
Engg. Officer Gr.1
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APPENDIX -IX
PAPERS PRESENTED/PUBLISHED IN SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIA/JOURNALS
BY THE ENGINEERING/SCIENTIFIC OFFICERS OF CPRI DURING THE YEAR 2008-2009
Sl.N o Title of the Paper Authors Presented/Published in Journal
1 “Switching Duty test on ‘On Load B.V.Raghavaiah TRAFOSEM 2008

Tap Changer’ A.Awasthi held at New Delhi
Sarita Dongre 11th & 12th November 2008
Himanshu Roy
P.K.Kognolkar
2 Nitrogen heterocycle 2,3-bis P.V.Reddy, Published in the Journal of Applied
(benzimidazolyl) pyridine-crystal SakuntalaSamuelson Polymer Science
structure and its cure properties N.M. Nanje Gowda Vol.108, 2101-2106 (2008)
for an epoxy system D.N.Satyanarayana
3 “Laboratory Analysis on short T.Gurudev Bombay – SWICON 2008
performance of MV Switchgear J.Santhosh January -2008
& new trends in encapsulated MV B.V.Govindappa
Vacuum Circuit Breaker”
4. Frequency response analysis of Dr.Pradeep M. Nirgude International conference on “Condition
power transformers for detecting Mr. B. Gunasekaran Monitoring & Diagnostic Engineering
winding displacement and Management of Power Station/
deformations Substation equipment held during
22nd&23rdJan.2009atCPRI,
Bangalore.
5 Application of numerical evaluation Dr.Pradeep.M.Nirgude IET- Science, Measurement and
techniques for interpreting frequency Ashokraju Techonology 2008, Vol 2,
response measurements in power Prof.A.D. Rajakumar No.5, pp 275-285,published by
transformers Dr. B.P.Singh “The Institution of engineering &
Techonology “ SEPT 2008”
6 Remaining life assessment of S.Vijaya Kumari CIGRE SESSION 2008,
power transformers G.R.Viswanath 24 – 29th Aug. 2008, Paris
Dheepa Lakshmi
K.Dwarakanath
A.K.Tripathy
7 Remaining life assessment of S.Vijaya Kumari International Conference on
power transformers by furan survey G.R.Viswanath ConditionMonitoring &
Dheepa Lakhmi Diagnostic Engineering
K.Dwarakanath Management of Power
Station / Substation 2009,
22nd-23rdJanuary 2009, CPRI,
Bangalore
8 Condition assessment of onload G.R.Viswanath International Conference on
tapchangers by dissolved gas S.Vijaya Kumari ConditionMonitoring &
analysis technique K.Dwarakanath Management of Power
Station / Substation 2009,22nd-23rd
January 2009, CPRI,Bangalore
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Sl.No Title of the Paper Authors Presented/Published in Journal
9 DGA – A Diagnostic approach for D.Ravindra International Conference on

transformer condition assessment G.Kishore Kumar Condition Monitoring &
K.Dwarakanath Diagnostic Engineering
Management of Power
Station / Substation 2009,
22nd -23rd January 2009,
CPRI, Bangalore
10 Condition assessment of solid V.V.Pattanshetti International Conference on
insulation in power transformers S.Vijaya Kumari transformers organized by Indian
by oil analysis K.Dwarakanath transformer manufacturers
association at India Habitat
Center, New Delhi,11th & 12th
November 2008
11 Synthesis of nanoparticles of the P.Thomas Journal of Thermal Analysis and
giant dielectric material, CaCu3Ti4O 12 K.Dwarakanath Calorimetry, Vol.95(2009)
from a precursor route K.B.R.Verma 1,267-272
T.R.N.Kutty
12 Synthesis of nanoparticles of the P.Thomas Journal of Physics & Chemistry
giant dielectric material, CaCu3Ti4O 12 K.Dwarakanath of solids 69 (2008) 2594-2604
from a precursor route K.B.R.Verma
T.R.N.Kutty
13 Enhancing energy efficiency of Induced draft Rajashekar P. Mandi Eighth IASTED International
fans in Thermal Power Plants Udaykumar R Yaragatti Conference on Power & Energy
System (Euro PES 2008), during23-25 June2008 at Greece,
14 Effect of APH & ESP performance Rajashekar P. Mandi International Conference on
on auxiliary equipments in coal fired Udaykumar R power stations organized by
Thermal Power Stations Yaragatti, G.K. NTPC during Feb. 13 – 15,
Mishra & K.C. Jain 2009 at PMC, Noida
15 Overview of Indian Power sector and Rajashekar P. Mandi Training programme on Emerging
energy conservation Trends in Energy Technologies
and Management (TEaM), Aug
11 – 22, 2008 at NITK, Surathkal
16 Renewable energy system and Rajashekar P. Mandi Training programme on Emerging
integration of wind-diesel energy Trends in Energy Technologies
systems for rural applications. and Management (TEaM), Aug
11 – 22, 2008 at NITK, Surathkal
17 Performance analysis of solar lanterns K.Pradeep Scientific conference on Energy-
yesterday, today and tomorrow present and future at Bangalore,
Atomic Energy Dept., March 5-6, 2009
18 Solar PV based stand-by power for Rajashekar P. Mandi Scientific conference on Energy-
computer loads for Rural Banks and Udaykumar R yesterday, today and tomorrow
Yaragatti present and future at Bangalore,
Atomic Energy Dept., March 5-6, 2009
19 Comparative analysis of USCPC M.Siddhartha Bhatt & Energy-The International Journal ,
and IGHCC for power generation N.Rajkumar USA
from sub-bituminous coals and lignites
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20 Performance enhancement of natural M.Siddhartha Bhatt Journal of Scientific & Industrial

circulation storage type solar water heaters Research
21 Performance deterioration analysis of M.Siddhartha Bhatt, SESI Journal
solar flat plate water collectors in scaling Dr.L.K.Sreepathy &
environments U.C.Arunachala
22 Scaling problems in flat plate collectors M.Siddhartha Bhatt, MGRDA Journal
forruralareas Dr.L.K.Sreepathy &
U.C.Arunachala
23 Testing Energy Meter Compliance for Madhusudan Kadloor Metering, Billing & CRM,
protocol and performance as per M. Pradeesh India - 2008
standards
24 Polymers as Core Materials in Power K.T.Verughese Journal of CPRI (India) 4(2)
Engineering (2008) 155-164
25 Effect of cross linking systems on the Cibi Komalan Journal of CPRI (India) 4(2)
thermal behaviour of Nylon copolymer K.E. George (2008) 175-178
(PA6,66) and Ethylene propylene diene S. Thomas
(EPDM) rubber Blends and their kinetic K.T.Verughese
analysis
26 Green composites from Natural Fibers and Maya Jacob Journal of Natural Fibers (Haworth
Natural Rubber: Effect of Fiber Ratio K.T.Verughese Press, Poland) 5,1, (2008) 47-60
Mechanical and Swelling Characteristics Sabu Thomas
27 Effect of chemical modification Maya Jacob Composites Part A Applied Science
on properties of hybrid biocomposites K.T.Verughese and manufacturing (Elseveir, UK) 39
Sabu Thomas (2008)352-363
28 Thermo gravimetric and wide angle X-ray Cibi Komalan Polymer degradation and Stability
diffraction studies of Blends of Nylon K.E. George (Elseveir UK) 93, 12, (2008)2104 -
copolymer with EPDM rubber K.T.Verughese 2112
S. Thomas
29 Preparation & characterization of Lead V. Harish Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Monoxide Filled Unsaturated Polyster N.Nagaish (Wiley Interscience, USA)
based polymer composites for Gamma T. Niranjana Prabhu Vol. 112, (2009) 1503 - 1508
Radiation Applications K.T.Verughese
30 Mechanical Properties of Ceramic - R. Abraham eXPRESS Polymer Letters 3(3),
Polymer nanocomposites S. P. Thomas (2009) 177- 189
S. Kuryan
J. Isac
K.T.Verughese
S. Thomas
31 Performance Evaluation of Composite Sachin Srivastava NPSC 2008 at IIT, Mumbai during
Testing and Condition Assessment of K.S.Meera 16-18 December 2008.
using Real Time Digital Simulation R.S.Shivakumara Aradhya
Sunil Verma
32 Power Systems Related Studies Shivakumara Aradhya National Interactive Meet CPRI &
V.Arunachalam CRIEPE Japan at Bangalore
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33 A Novel method for estimation of HT & P.Chandrasekhar NPSC 2008 at IIT, Mumbai during
LT Feeder losses in Distribution System Shivakumara Aradhya 16-18 December 2008.
M.M. Babunarayana
34 Reliability & Stability of Wind Generation K.S.Meera IEEE Workshop “Large Scale
Systems integrated with Grid-Results of J.Sreedevi Integration of Wind Energy
Preliminary Studies. Shivakumara Aradhya into the Grid” during 20-21
February 2009 at CPRI, Bangalore.
35 RTDS Simulation studies on the upcoming Dipti Khare CIGRE 2008, Paris
multi-infeed HVDC systems in India C.Prabhakar ,
K.S.Meera,
P.V.Balasubramanyam,
Sujath Subhash
A.K.Tripathy
36 Experience of CPRI in Very Low Frequency K.Mallikarjunappa CIGRE 2008, Paris
Tan delta testing and condition monitoring S.Ramaprasath
of MV Polymeric Cables C D Keri
37 Condition Monitoring of in-service HV P.K.Poovamma Electrical Insulation Association
Power Cable System employing Dielectric T.R.Afzal Ahmed International Conference -
Spectroscopy & VLF Technique C.Viswanatha INSUCON – 2009, U.K.
K.Mallikarjunappa
A.Sudhindra
38 Diagnostic Field Testing and Condition K.Mallikarjunappa International Conference on
Assessment of Power Transformers in-service B.Nageshwar Rao Condition monitoring & diagnostic
C D Keri engineering management of power
Thirumuthy station / substation equipment -
V.Vaidhyanathan 22 – 23 Jan 2009, CPRI, Bangalore
P.K.Poovamma
T.R.Afzal Ahmed
A.Sudhindra
39 CPRI Experience – Evaluation of Power P.K.Poovamma International Conference on
Transformer Insulation by Dielectric T.R.Afzal Ahmed Condition monitoring & diagnostic
Spectroscopy Technique C.Viswanatha engineering management of power
K.Mallikarjunappa station / substation equipment -
A.Sudhindra 22 – 23 Jan 2009, CPRI, Bangalore
40 Life Extension Study on Insulation System B.Nageshwar Rao International Conference on
of Hydro Generators – Case Studies K.Mallikarjunnpa Condition monitoring & diagnostic
C D Keri engineering management of power
T R Afzal Ahmed station / substation equipment -
A.Sudhindra 22 – 23 Jan 2009, CPRI, Bangalore
B.Ramachandra
41 Very Low Frequency Tan Delta Testing K.Mallikarjunappa International Conference on
and Condition Assessment of Medium S.Ramaprasath Condition monitoring & diagnostic
Voltage Polymeric Cables C D Keri engineering management of power
A.Sudhindra station / substation equipment -
22 – 23 Jan 2009, CPRI, Bangalore
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42 On-line Acoustic Emission Testing to Detect, H.N.Nagamani International Conference on

Locate and Assess Faults in Oil Filled T.Bhavani Shanker Condition monitoring & diagnostic
Power Transformers and Reactors A.Sudhindra engineering management of power
station / substation equipment -
22 – 23 Jan 2009, CPRI, Bangalore
43 Field Failure of Power A.Sudhindra “ELECTRICAL INDIA” Magazine,
Cables & Accessories S.Ramaprasath Septmber 2008 special issue on
“Cables & Wires”
44 Some of the Critical Tests for Series and H N Nagamani “ELECTRICAL INDIA”
Shunt Capacitors employed in in T.Bhavani Shanker Magazine, April 2008 issue
HV Systems S.Neelakantan
V.Vaidhyanathan
A.Sudhindra
45 Fire Safety Assessment of Polymeric B.Nageshwar Rao CPRI Journal, Septmber 2008 issue
Cables & Materials based on Hest release R.Arunjothi
rate, combustion smoke and toxicity A.R.Srinivasan
A.R.Srinivasan
P.Rajasekaran
A.Sudhindra
46 Evaluation of EPDM Silicone Composites S.Ganga 8th International Seminar on Electrical
for Outdoor Insulation A.Sudhindra & Electronic Insulation Materials
V.Asai Thambi & Systems, INSULEC 2009 –
P.Sadashiva Murhty 19-20 Feb. 2009, Bangalore.
S.Vynatheya
47 Study on quality assessment of insulators V Muralidhara Journal of H V Engineering,
subjected to DC voltages. B Ramachandra Vol-34, No. 12, sec 1 93,
Dr. N Vasudev Dec 2008 China
P V Vasudevan Nambudiri
Sriramulu
Dr. K N Ravi
48 Seismic Behaviour of RC frame with R.Ramesh Babu et al ICI – Innovative world of
un-reinforced Masonry infill panels concrete 2008” Bangalore –
December 2008
49 Seismic response of 2D RC R.Ramesh Babu et al National seminar on Recent
framed structures developments in Design and
Construction Technology
Bangalore , August 2008
50 Analysis of Piping system under seismic R.Ramesh Babu et al structural Engineers convention
Load using incremental Hinge Technique”, Chennai, December 2008
51 Experimental and Analytical Investigations R.Ramesh Babu et a structural Engineers convention
on Dynamic Behaviour of Pressurized Chennai, December 2008
elbow and Tee under seismic Load
52 Dynamic Characteristics of RC frames R.Ramesh Babu et al workshop on concrete for coastal
environment, Surathkal, October
2008
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53 Design Optimization of Wind Masts N.V.Ramesh “4th International AW AS-08

for Wind and Ice Loading Conference” held in Korea from
29 -31 May 2008
54 Design & optimization of wind masts N.V. Ramesh, AWAS 08, The fourth International
for wind and Ice loading K. Suryanarayana, conference on advances in wind
R.K. Hegde, and structures, organized by
S. Yogisha Korea Advanced Institute of
Pradeep H Science, & Technology, Jeju, Korea
29 to 31 May, 2008
55 In-situ TiC precipitation in molten K. I. Parashivamurthy, Cryst. Res. Technol., 43 – 6, 2008,
Fe-C and their characterization, P Sampathkumaran, 674 – 678 June 2008
S. Seetharamu
56 Mechanical and three-body abrasive Suresha, Polymer Composites Journal, 29
wear behaviour of SiC filled glass-epoxy G. Chandramohan, 1020 – 1025.September 2008
composites,B. Kishore,
P. Sampathkumaran,
S. Seetharamu
57 Effect of Bio contamination on Polymer M.M. Dinesh Journal of CPRI, Volume-4, No.2
Insulators V. Krishnan, September 2008
N. Vasudev,
K.N. Ravi,
P.V.Vasudevan Nambudri,
K. Suryanarayana
58 Corrosion mapping of water wall tubes in S. Seetharamu, 5th International conference on creep
thermal power plants: Case studies M. Venateswara Rao, fatigue and creep fatigue interactions
R.K. Kumar, organized by IGCAR, Kalpakkam
M. Janardhana 24 – 26 Sept.. 2008
59 Optimization of a coal fired furnace for V.Saravanan, ASME International Mechancial
oxy fuel combustion Sreenivas Jayanti (IITM) Engineering Congress, Boston, USA
S.Seetharamu, Oct. 31 – Nov.6, 2008
60 Burning Profile of High Ash Indian Coals V. Saravanan ASME International Mechanical
in Oxy-Fuel Environment Arun Aravind (SIT) Engineering Congress, Boston
Sreenivas Jayanti (IIT-M) Oct 31-Nov 6, 2008
61 Effect of increased manganese addition and P Sampathkumaran, Bulletin of Materials Science, Springer
mould type on the slurry erosion characteri- C Ranganathaiah, Publications, 31-71 – 6 Dec 2008,
stics of Cr-Mn Iron systems S Seetharamu,
Kishore
62 Mechanical and Three-body Abrasive Wear B. Suresha, Presented at the 17th International
Behavior of Graphite Filled Carbon-Epoxy G. Chandramohan, conference on Processing and
Composite Systems, Sampathkumaran, Fabrication of Advanced Materials,
V. V. Pattanashetti, New Delhi, 15 – 17 Dec. 2008
Seetharamu,
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63 Advantageous of PortalStructure Design B.N. Dinesh Kumar, 6th Structural Engg. Convention,
using Square and Rectangular Hollow N.V. Ramesh, organized by Structural Engineering
Sections K. Suryanarayana, Research Centre & IIT Madras &
S. Vinay Kumar Anna University, Chennai in
association with Indian Association
of Structural Engineers, at Vigyan
Auditorium, SERC, CSIR Campus,
Chennai. 18 – 20 December 2008
64 Study of NOx formation during oxy fuel V.Saravanan 2nd National conference on CFD
combustion in a typical test furnace R.Suprabha (SIT) applications in Power and Industry
Sreenivas Jayanti (IIT-M) Sectors BHEL, Hyderabad
R.K.Kumar Jan 28-29, 2009
S. Seetharamu
65 Crack growth module and life assessment of M.V.Rao International O&M Conference on
high temperature components through finite S.Seetharamu “Indian Power Stations - 2009”
element analysis” S.Shyamsunder organized by NTPC, Noida
13th – 15th February 2009
66 Processes Induced Structural Transformations P Sampathkumaran, Materials and Manufacturing
and the Impact Properties of Cr-Mn Iron C Ranganathaiah, Processes, Tayler & Fancis
Systems S Seetharamu, Publications, 23-3, 200, 320 - 325
Kishore
67 Computer Aided Analysis and Structural M.Selvaraj. National Seminar – REDCON 2008,
optimization of transmission line tower T.Raghavendra Bangalore
Dr. M.U.Aswath
68 Concept of tower design and testing M. Selvaraj, PSTI, Bangalore.on 15.04.2008.
69 Vibration aspects of conductors, M.D. Anantha Babu PSTI, Bangalore on 15.04.2008
insulators & line components.
70 Tower design and testing & Quality M. Selvaraj, PSTI, Bangalore on 12.01.2009.
aspect
71 Vibration aspects of conductors, M.D.Anantha Babu PSTI, Bangalore on 07.01.2009
insulators & line components
72 Tower design, specifications, type of M. Selvaraj, PSTI, Bangalore on 12.03.2009.
tower &proto type testing of towers
73 Vibration aspects of conductors, M.D.Anantha Babu PSTI, Bangalore on 16.03.2009
insulators & line components
74 Mobile robot motion planning using J. C. Mohanta Dayal National Institute of Technology,
mproved artificial potential field method Ramakrushna Parhi Rourkela. November 13 –14, 2008
Intelligence Method S K. Patel
K. Pradhan
75 Development of an ultrosonic time of flight S.K. Nath International Journal of American
difraction (TOFD) based inspection method K. Balasubramaniam Society for non destructive Testing
for characterization of surface breaking C.V. Krishnamurthy (ASNT)Feb-09, Vol-67 No.2
inclined cracks B.H. Narayana pp 141-148
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76 Reliability analysis of manual ultrosonic S.K. Nath International Journal of American

time of flight difraction (TOFD) based K. Balasubramaniam Society for non destructive Testing
inspection methodfor characterization of C.V. Krishnamurthy (ASNT)March 2009
surface breaking inclined cracks B.H. Narayana
77 AMR and Relevance of Introperability V. Shivakumar Seminar on India Core (CPU)
at AMR/AMI at New Delhi, 25 April 2008
78 Correlation of a Pulsating sensor based B. Saha INSULEC 2009 organised by
method with standard techniques for P. Sahoo IEEMA, 19-20 February 2009
assessing the deterioration of mineral N. Malathi IGCAR, Kalpakkam
insulating oil N. Djearadjane
L. Subramanyam
A. Jothishkumar
N.S. Srinivasan
Y.C. Manjunatha
S. Viyjayakumari
G. Kishorekumar
R. Panneerselvam
K. Dwarakanath
S. Sridhar
79 Study of thermal runway tests on V. Muralidhara International Conference on High
Insulators subjected to DC voltages B. Ramachandra Voltage Engineering and Application
Dr. N. Vasudev (ICHVE2008) at China, July 2008
P.V.V. Nambudiri
80 Performance of composite insulators M.N. Dinesh International Conference on High
with and without Bio-contamination Dr. N. Vasudev Voltage Engineering and Application
P.V.V. Nambudiri (ICHVE2008) at China, July 2008
Dr. K.N. Ravi
Sriramulu
81 Pollution level measurements and high P.V.V. Nambudiri High voltage Division, Bangalore
voltage testing technique Dr. N. Vasudev 21-22 August 2009
K. Badrinarayana
82 Study on quality assessment of Insulators V. Muralidhara High voltage Division, Bangalore
Subjected to DC Voltages B. Ramachandra 21-22 August 2009
Dr. N. Vasudev
P.V.V. Nambudiri
Sriramulu
83 Standardisation of Energy Meter tenders B.A. Sawale Electrical India, October 2008
84 Effect on Influence quantities on B.A. Sawale Metering India, orgnised by IEEMA
energy meter Priyamvada December 2008
Chandel
85 Study on behaviour of Medium voltage B.V.Raghavaiah 7th International Conference on
Vacuum Circuit Breaker during Capacitor M.K. Wadhwani Switching & Controlgear - SWICON
Current switching tests - A CRI experience Manohar Singh 2008 at Mumbai 21-27 January 2008
Yugal Agarwal
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86 Monitoring of total and mercaptan sulphur J. Sunder Rajan International Conference on

under combined thermal electrical ageing of C. Jairam Naidu Liquid Dielectrics ICDL-2008
paper oil insulation system K. Dwarakanath June-July 2008, at Poitiers, France
A.K. Tripathy
Srilatha
87 Influence of metal passivator on the corrosion J. Sunder Rajan International Symposium on Electrical
of copper conductors due to sulphur in oil C. Jairam Naidu Insulating materials,2008 (ISEIM 2008)
K. Dwarakanath September 2008
88 Dielectric properties of carbon black : SRR N.M. Renukappa Interntional Journal of Material Science
Composites Siddaramaian
R.D. Sudhaker Samuel
Joong Hee Lee
J. Sunder Rajan
89 A Laboratory simulated study on copper J. Sunder Rajan CBIP - Omicron Seminar on Fault-
corrosion and its impact on insulation finding and life-assessment of power
of power transformers Transformers, April 2008 , New Delhi
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a) In the case of Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Institute as at March 31, 2009;
b) In the case of Income and Expenditure Account, of the excess of Income over Expenditure of Institute for the
the year ended on that date. and
c) In the case of Receipts and Payments Statement, of the cash flows for the year ended on that date
Annexture to the Auditor's Report
Re: Central Power Research Institute
(Referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date)
1. The estimated liability for gratuity, pension and leave encashment, as per the actuarial valuation as on March
31, 2009 is Rs.269.78 Crores. The value of these funds created by the institute as on March 31, 2009 is 95.23
Crores. As explained to us there has been considerable increase in the valuation due to pay revision, the
balance of Rs.174.55 Crores will be provided based on the availability of surplus.
2. Refer note no.5 and 6 of Schedule 19 relating to provision of fringe benefit tax and income tax, wherein the
Institute has not provided towards these taxes.
For SUNDARARAJAN & HARISH

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Sd/
Place : Bangalore (S. Sundararajan)
Date : 21 August 2009 PARTNER
MM No: 200.24360
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CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE BANGALORE

BALANCE SHEET A
ASS AT 31st MARCH 2009
AT (Amount in Rupees)
Capital Fund and Liabilities
Fund Schedule Revised figures Previous Year
Capital Reserve representing Assets acquired
from Grant-in-Aid from Government of India and Others 1 494,35,07,728 467,08,99,666
Reserves and Surplus 2 26,53,96,324 23,17,91,622

Earmarked and Endowment Funds 3 113,93,07,795 84,75,59,400
Grants from Government of India 4 69,12,55,240 68,17,16,442
Unsecured Loans & Borrowings 5 1,56,00,000 2,36,00,000
Current Liabilities and Provisions 6 33,32,17,243 21,98,34,883
Total 738,82,84,330 667,54,02,013

Assets
Fixed Assets 7 496,78,92,593 468,75,73,557

Investments from Earmarked & Endowment Funds 8 87,93,07,795 72,75,59,399
Current Assets, Loans and Advances 9 154,10,83,942 126,02,69,057
Total 738,82,84,330 667,54,02,013

Significant Accounting Policies 18
Notes on Accounts & Contingent Liability 19
Schedules 1 to 9 and 18 & 19 form part of Balance Sheet
CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BANGALORE

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2009
INCOME Schedule Current Year Previous Year
Income from Test Fee & Consultancy 10 73,27,34,254 47,92,07,899

Fees 11 61,31,802 95,20,662
Income from Royalty & Technology Transfer 12 1,80,000 1,25,000
Interest Earned 13 2,98,53,680 2,75,30,029
Other Income 14 51,58,513 51,69,298
Total (A) 77,40,58,249 52,15,52,888
Expenditure
Establishment Expenses 15 57,90,69,786 30,06,52,533
Other Administrative Expenses 16 17,24,55,015 21,11,94,114
Depreciation 17 1,18,97,502 37,87,732
Total (B) 76,34,22,304 51,56,34,379
Balance being excess of Income over Expenditure (A-B) 1,06,35,945 59,18,509
Balance being surplus carried to General Reser ve 1,06,35,945 59,18,509
Significant Accounting Policies 18
Notes on Accounts & Contingent Liability 19
Schedules 10 to 17 and 18 & 19 form part of Income & Expenditure Account
As per Our Report of Even Date
for Sundararajan & Harish
Chartered Accountants
Sd/ Sd/ Sd/
Bangalore (I. Venkateswara Rao) (P. K. Kognolkar)
Chief Accounts Officer (SG) (S. Sundararajan)
Date: 21 August 2009 Director General
Partner
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SCHEDULES FORMING PAR
PART OF BALANCE SHEET A
ART ASS AT 31ST MARCH 2009
AT
(Amount in Rupees)
SCHEDULE -1 Current Year Previous Year
Capital Reser ve rrepr
epr esenting
epresenting
Assets acquired from
Grant-in-Aid from
Government of India and Others
a) Under Plan Capital (Grant) 425,37,63,342 410,12,33,128
Addition during the year 27,62,67,546 15,25,30,214 425,37,63,342
Less depreciation on GIA Assets 1,56,85,234 451,43,45,654
b) Under R&D Plan 18,60,49,231 18,43,37,781
Addition during the year 5,22,541 18,65,71,772 17,11,450 18,60,49,231
c) Under Non-Plan 7,29,08,150 7,27,08,525
d) Assets acquired out of General Reserve 5,55,97,539 5,55,97,539
Addition during the year - 5,55,97,539 0 5,55,97,539
e) Assets acquired out of
Sponsored Schemes 7,54,48,643 7,39,84,943
f) Assets acquired out of RSoP
Management Fund 12,32,761 11,79,201
Addition during the year - 12,32,761 53,560 12,32,761
g) Capitalisation of Assets acquired 2,59,00,000 3,39,00,000 1,79,00,000
out of Loan
Addition during the year 80,00,000 3,39,00,000 80,00,000 2,59,,00,000
Total 494,35,07,728 - 467,08,99,666
Reser ves and Su rplus

Surplus
A) General Reser ve
As per last Account 14,30,71,645 14,53,52,761 -
Add surplus during the year 1,06,35,945 59,18,509 -
Add Description on GIA Assets 1,56,85,234 - -
Less:- Assets acquired transferred
ti capital Reserve 1,21,754 1,99,625 -
Less:- ICICI Loan Repayment 80,00,000 80,00,000 -
Net Balance - I 16,12,71,071 - 14,30,71,645
B ) Maintenance, Renewal &
Obsolescence Reser ve
Opening Balance 8,49,32,245 8,06,43,137 -
Add:- Intrest earned & accrued duing the
year 67,76,625 40,19,270
Add:- Provision & others during the year - 3,55,00,000 -
Less:- Amount spent from MRO Fund 32,68,851 3,52,30,162 -
Net Balance - II 8,84,40,019 - 8,49,32,245
C) Depreciation Reserve Fund
Opening Balance 37,87,732 - -
Add: Provisions during the year 1,18,97,502 37,87,732 -
Net Balance 1,56,85,234 37,87,732
Total 26,53,96,324 - 23,17,91,622
Bangalore
Date: 21 August 2009
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AT
(Amount in Rupees)
SCHEDULE - 3 Current Year Previous Year
Earmark ed & Endowment F

Earmarked unds
Funds
A ) Superannuation F und
Fund
Opening Balance 68,92,19,263 56,27,40,912
Add:- Receipts from other organisations 40,611 95,297 -
Add:- Contribution during the year 28,19,88,103 12,00,00,000 -
Add:- Interest received and accrued 5,60,26,521 4,27,50,121 -
Add:- Retension Money received 2,71,859 2,29,195 -
Un disbursed pension etc.,
Less:- Utilisation for pension payments 7,80,14,624 3,65,96,262
Net Balance - I 94,95,31,733 - 68,92,19,263
B) Pr ovident F und
Fund
Opening Balance 15,35,80,900 15,24,75,596
Add:- Subscriptions & Repayments 4,96,71,945 3,25,33,065 -
Add:- Interest credited to PF members 1,26,55,449 1,11,49,768 -
Less:- Withdrawals 3,37,28,304 4,25,77,529 -
Total 18,21,79,990 - 15,35,80,900
Opening Balance (Additional Interest) 34,56,377 21,06,680 -
Add- Additional Interest earned
(Excess of Interest earned over Interest
credited to PF Accounts
Rs.1,40,13,459 - 1,26,55,449) 13,58,010 13,49,697
Total 48,14,387 34,56,377

Net Balance - II 18,69,94,377 - 15,70,37,277
C) New P ension Scheme F

Pension und
Fund
(i) Opening Balance(employees contribution) 6,51,430 3,03,680
Add:- Subscriptions / Employees’
Contribution 6,62,854 - 2,93,403 -
Add:- Interest on Employees’ Contribution 76,559 54,347 -
(Cumulative)
(ii) Opening Balance(employees contribution) 6,51,430 3,03,680
Add:- Employers
Contribution 6,62,854 - 2,93,403 -
Add:- Interest on Employees’ Contribution 76,559 54,347 -
(Cumulative)
Net Balance - III - 27,81,685 13,02,860
Total (I+II+III) - 113,93,07,795 - 84,75,59,400
Bangalore
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AT
(Amount in Rupees)
Grants from Government of India & others

a) Under Plan Capital
Opening Balance 64,67,77,102 15,42,82,316 -
Add:- Grant received during the year 24,46,00,000 64,50,25,000 -
Add:- Interest received during the year 1,61,86,313
Less:- Grant utilised during the year 27,62,67,546 15,25,30,214 -
Grant Balance 63,12,95,869 - 64,67,77,102
b) Under R&D Plan
Opening Balance 0 20,80,247 -
Add:- Grant received during the year 3,00,00,000 0 -
Less:- Grant utilised during the year 26,58,553 20,80,247 -
Grant Balance 27,341,447 0
c) Under RSoP Scheme
Opening Balance 94,94,340 1,06,79,366 -
Add:- Grant received during the year - 0 -
Less:- Grant utilised during the year 30,50,416 11,85,026 -
Grant Balance 64,43,924 - 94,94,340
d) Under NPP Scheme
Opening Balance 2,31,25,000 -
i) Add: Grant received during the year 1,64,54,000 3,30,75,000
less: Grant utilised during the year 1,93,25,000 99,50,000
Grant Balance - 2,02,54,000 - 2,31,25,000
ii) Opening Balance 23,20,000 36,20,000
Add : Grants received from Sponsors 36,00,000 -
Less : Grant utilised during the year - 13,00,000
grant Balance 59,20,000 23,20,000
Total 69,12,55,240 68,17,16,442

Unsecured Loans & Borrowings
Unsecured Loan:-
Loan from ICICI Bank Ltd.
Opening Balance 2,36,00.000 - 3,16,00,000
Add:- Additional Fresh Loan drawn - - -
during the year - - -
Less:- Repayment of Loan
during the year 80,00,000 80,00,000 -
Loan Balance 1,56,00,000 2,36,00,000
Total - 1,56,00,000 - 2,36,00,000
Bangalore
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AT
(Amount in Rupees)
Curr ent Liabilities and P

Current Prr ovisions
A . Current Liabilities
1) Sundry Creditors
a) For Supplies & Services 1,28,13,880 43,28,285 -
b) For Expenses 2,40,57,238 2,21,16,088 -
c) For Salaries 2,31,62,026 1,49,81,743 -
d) For Others 3,04,03,792 30,67,345
9,04,36,936 4,44,93,461
2) Deposits Received 18,78,27,363 18,78,27,363 3,76,32,887 14,76,28,019
3) Statutory Liabilities 1,81,86,510 1,81,86,510 - 81,33,283
4) EMD, Security Deposits & Others 3,44,63,182 3,44,63,182 - 1,91,04,830
5) Sponsored Scheme Deposits 23,03,252 - 4,75,290
Total - 33,32,17,243 - 21,98,34,883
SCHEDULE - 7 Gross Block

Cost/valuation Additions Transfer As at the As at the
A . Fixed Assets As at during the from WIP Current year Previous year
beginning year end end
of the year
1) Land
Freehold 6,96,84,860 - - 6,96,84,860 6,96,84,860
2) Buildings
On Freehold Land 54,25,78,487 - 10,58,01,786 64,83,80,273 54,25,78,487
3) Plant, Machinery &
Equipment 381,99,19,845 183 23,40,03,892 405,39,23,920 381,99,19,845
4) Vehicles 57,90,991 - - 57,90,991 57,90,991
5) Furniture & Fixtures 1,26,47,854 5,22,628 47,82,291 1,79,52,773 1,26,47,854
6) Library Books & Film 1,25,63,151 1,21,484 - 1,26,84,635 1,25,63,151
7) Machinery & Equipments -
(Sponsored Projects) 7,77,56,265 33,81,455 - 8,11,37,720 7,77,56,265
8) Buildings on Freehold Land
(ICICI) 22,73,651 - - 22,73,651 22,73,651
Equipment (ICICI) 4,03,00,240 - - 4,03,00,240 4,03,00,240
Total 458,35,15,344 40,25,750 34,45,87,969 493,21,29,063 458,35,15,344
B . Capital Work-in-P
ork-in-Prr ogr
Work-in-P ess
ogress 10,40,58,213 27,62,67,546 34,45,87,969 3,57,37,790 10,40,58,213
C . Capital W ork-in-P
ork-in-Prr ogr
Work-in-P ess
ogress
(ICICI) - 25,740 - 25,740 -
Grand Total
Total 468,75,73,557 28,03,19,036 68,91,75,938 496,78,92,593 468,75,73,557
Bangalore
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(Amount in Rupees)
Investments from Earmarked/Endowment Funds

A. Superannuation Fund Investment Account
1) In Government Securities 3,10,58,749 3,10,58,749
2) Bonds 23,00,00,000 24,00,00,000
3) Term Deposits with Banks & Financial Institutions 131,99,25,740 19,92,00,000
4) Post office Time Deposits 6,39,05,000 7,51,85,000
5) Interest Accrued on Superannuation Fund Investments 3,39,01,703 2,01,57,410
6) Receivables 52,24,390 35,49,660
7) Cash at Bank (S.B Account No.10356553751) 55,16,151 68,443
Total - 1 68,95,31,733 56,92,19,262
B. Provident Fund Investment Account

1) In Government Securities 54,34,189 54,34,189
2) Bonds 50,00,000 50,00,000
3) Term Deposits with Banks & Financial Institutions 13,25,,00,000 8,50,00,000
4) Post office Time Deposits 3,77,90,000 4,76,75,000
5) Interest Accrued on PF Investments 43,89,244 42,06,528
6) Receivables 16,62,658 4,85,308
7) Cash at Bank (S.B Account No.10356553740) 2,18,286 92,36,252
Total - 2 18,69,94,377 15,70,37,277
C. New Pension Scheme Fund Investment Account

1) Cash at Bank (S.B Account No.30019323462) 27,81,685 13,02,860
Total - 3 27,81,685 13,02,860
Total Investments (1+2+3) 87,93,07,795 72,75,59,399
Bangalore
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PART OF BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR 31ST MARCH 2009
ART
(Amount in Rupees)

Current Assets, Loans & Advances
A Current Assets
1 Inventories
a) Stores and Spares 93,260 93,260 93,260 93,260
2 Sundry Debtors
a) Debts Outstanding for a period
exceeding six months 9,21,51,776 3,45,83,228 -
b) Debts Outstanding for a period
not exceeding six months 7,76,20,909 16,97,72,685 7,25,39,285 10,71,22,513
3 Cash balances in hand
(including cheques/drafts and imprest) 2,51,553 2,53,697
4
Deposits & Bank Balances
a) Deposits with Scheduled Banks
(includes margin money) 65,96,33,953 33,20,38,970 -
b) Savings Accounts 49,91,96,268 10,82,09,353
c) Funds in Transit - 115,88,30,221 59,87,25,000 103,89,73,323
d) Deposits of Maintenance,
Renewal & Obsolescence Reserve 7,52,00,000 4,73,00,000 -
e) Savings Bank Account of Maintenance,
Renewal & Obsolescence Reserve 73,48,697 2,07,054 -
f) Accrued Interest on MRO Fund 58,91,322 8,84,40,019 24,25,191 4,99,32,245
B Loans, Advances & Other Assets
a) Deposits with Government
Departments & Others 3,31,26,278 - 1,87,63,486 -
b) Advances to Employees 2,14,42,997 - 2,11,04,594 -
c) Prepaid Expenses 9,71,689 - 9,27,087 -
d) Accrued interest 4,41,93,939 - 1,81,34,442 -
e) Claims Receivable 1,42,93,729 - 39,40,314 -
f) Other Advances 96,67,572 12,36,96,204 10,24,096 6,38,94,019
Total - 154,10,83,942 - 126,02,69,057

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2009
Income from Test Fee & Consultancy

a) Test Fee 59,70,87,893 36,84,17,180
b) Consultancy Service Charges 13,56,46,361 11,07,90,719
Total 73,27,34,254 47,92,07,899
Bangalore
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PAR T OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2009
ART
(Amount in Rupees)

Fees
1) Training Fee 38,92,536 22,02,744
2) Seminar Fee 22,39,266 73,17,918
Total 61,31,802 95,20,662
Income from Royalty & Technology Transfer

1) Income from Technology Transfer 1,80,000 1,25,000
Total 1,80000 1,25,000
Scheduled 13 Current Year Previous Year
Interest Earned
1) Interest on Term Deposits with Banks & Financial Institutions 2,84,63,436 2,60,69,210
2) Interest on Loans & Advances to Employees 13,90,244 14,60,819
Total 2,98,53,680 2,75,30,029
Other Income
1) Fees for Miscellaneous Services
a) Sale of Publications 30,700 17,035
b) Library Receipts 9,178 4210
2) Miscellaneous Income
a) Application fee on recruitment 4,300 3,300
b) Private use of vehicles 12,971 21,452
c) Sale of Tender forms 3,25,052 2,38,800
d) Rent Receipts 24,09,090 22,66,516
e) Sale of Scrap 2,02,204 4,76,072
f) Others 21,65,018 21,41,919
Total 51,58,513 51,69,298

Establishment Expenses
a) Salaries and Wages including Bonus 27,87,76,306 16,60,62,363
b) Staff Welfare Expenses 71,77,737 62,14,059
c) Expenses on Employees’ Retirement and Terminal Benefits 28,25,85,404 12,01,27,228
d) Expenses on Medical Facilities 1,05,30,339 82,48,883
Total 57,90,69,786 30,06,52,533
Bangalore
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SCHEDULES FORMING P AR
PAR
ARTT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH
2009
(Amount in Rupees)
Other Administrative Expenses
a) Electricity and Power 4,71,09,018 4,65,62,847
b) Water Charges 7,33,578 14,90,481
c) Office Expenses 1,29,24,544 1,03,79,642
d) Repairs and Maintenance 8,56,21,440 7,21,76,672
e) Rent, Rates and Taxes 4,40,065 5,12,084
f) Vehicles Running and Maintenance Expenses 28,26,171 24,72,812
g) Postage, Telephone and Communication Charges 44,67,240 49,88,955
h) Printing and Stationery 9,72,442 13,55,793
i) Travelling and Conveyance Expenses 1,13,30,330 1,11,17,831
j) Expenses on Seminar & Workshops 18,79,554 41,17,099
k) Subscription Expenses 23,461 70,000
l) Expenses on Fees 89,854 32,296
m) Auditor’s Remuneration 1,25,000 1,00,000
n) Professional Charges 10,35,533 4,59,874
o) Library Expenses 13,52,613 12,67,005
p) Training Expenses 5,48,409 6,09,498
q) Publication Expenses 4,38,744 4,53,186
r) Advertisement and Publicity 5,37,019 7,20,529
s) Provision for MRO Fund - 3,50,00,000
t) Research & Development Expenses - 1,73,07,510
Total 17,24,55,015 21,11,94,114
Bangalore
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Schedules forming part of Income & Expenditure for the year ended 31st
ANNUAL
March 2009
REPORT
SCHEDULE 17
Depreciation
2008-2009
Gross Block Depreciation Net Block

Fixed Assets Additions during
Opening Balance the year Closing Balance Progressive upto For the year Closing balance
% Upto 31.03.2009 Upto 31.3.2009
as on 1.4.2008 2008-09 as on 31.03.2009 1.4.2008 2008-09 as on 31.03.2009
(2+3) (9+3)x5 (6+7) (4-8)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Plant & Machinery 2,47,75,947 5,78,52,865 8,26,28,812 * 0.15 37,16,392 118,36,863 155,53,255 2,10,59,555 6,70,75,557
2 Vehicles 4,75,603 4,75,603 * 0.15 71,340 60,639 1,31,979.45 4,04,263 3,43,624
Total 2,52,51,550 5,78,52,865 8,31,04,415 37,87,732 118,97,502 156,85,234 214,63,818 6,74,19,181
* The Rate of Depreciation on Plant and Machinery is revised from 25% to 15% and on Vehicles from 20% to 15% w.e.f. 2005-06.
Project: 506 FES Aug.ofEngg.Services forPlant
Place : Bangalore,
D ate :21stAugust 2009.
Schedule – 18
Significant Accounting Policies attached to and forming part of Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2009, AND Income
Policies
& Expenditure Account AND Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended on that date.
Background
ound:- The Institute, an autonomous body under Govt. of India, Ministry of Power incorporated through a
Background
resolution vide No.33(14)/74-Policy, dated 21/10/1974 is totally focused on Power Research. The Institute has been
recognized by Ministry of Science & Technology as a S&T Institution. The Institute has been further recognized as
Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology vide their
letter No.11/68/88-TU-V, dated 26/8/2008 and valid upto 31.03.2011. The Institute as a legal entity is registered with the
Registrar of Societies. The basic objectives of the Institute is to serve as a National Testing & Certification Authority and
act as an apex body for initiating and coordinating Research and Development in the field of electric power. The
Government of India is supporting the activities through grants. Additionally, the Institute is generating funds through
other sources and throrough test fees and professional services rendered to Government organizations/Electricity Boards/
Commercial organizations etc.
1. Method of Accounting
Accounting:- The financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on an
accrual basis. The accounting policy have been consistently applied by the Institute & except for the changes in
accounting of policy discussed more fully below, are consistent with those used in the previous year.
2. F ixed Assets:
Fixed
Fixed assets ar
aree s tated at cost. Cost comprises the pur chase price and any attributable cost of
purchase
bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. F inancing costs rrelating
Financing elating to
acquisition of fixed assets are also included to the extent they relate to the period till such
assets are ready to be put to use.
Fixed Assets acquir ed under Capital P

acquired Prr ojects, R&D Plan, Sponsor ed Schemes and loans ar
Sponsored aree
stated at their original cost of acquisition. The funds pr ovided for acquisition of these F
provided ixed
Fixed
Assets under Grant-in-Aid from Government of India/other Agencies are reflected as Capital
Reser ve. Fixed Assets acquir
Fixed ed other than rreferr
acquired eferr ed to above ar
eferred aree char ged off as rrevenue
charged evenue expnditur
expndituree
w.e.f. 2002-03.
The Institute is a non-profit organisation and therefore depreciation on assets capatilized was
not provided in the accounts up to 2006-07. The Governing Council, expressly instructed by the
Ministr y, has decided to pr ovide Depr
provide eciation on the new Schemes fr
Depreciation om 2007-08. The Institute
from
has adopted the rates as mentioned in the Income T ax R
Tax ules, 1962.
Rules,
Capital work-in-pr ogr

work-in-progr ess includes expenditur
ogress expendituree on Civil Works of pr
Works ojects, which have not been
projects,
completed as at the end of the year .
year.
3. Investments:
Investments are valued at cost

4. Inventories:
Inventories of stores and spares are valued at cost and cost includes expenses incurred for procuring the same.
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5. Research & Development :
Revenue expenditure on Research and Development is adjusted against the receipt of research grants. Capital
expenditure on Research & Development is treated in the same manner as expenditure on other fixed assets.
6. For
For eign Curr
oreign ency T
Currency ransaction :
Transaction
Transactions in Foreign Currency are recorded at a notional the rate of exchange.
Realized gains and losses on Foreign Currency transactions are recognized in the Income and Expenditure
Account.
7. Revenue Recognition :
The revenue in respect of Test Fees and Consultancy changes are accounted on completion of work/report.
Interest income on deposits with banks is recognised on time proportionate basis.
8. Retirement Benefits. :
The liability on towards retirement benefits like Pension, Gratuity & Leave Encashment are ascertained on the
basis of actuarial valuation.

Sd/ Sd/ Sd/
Chief Accounts Officer (SG) (S. Sundararajan)
Date : 21 August 2009 Director General
Partner
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Schedule -19
Notes on Accounts & Contingent Liability attached to and forming part of Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2009 AND
Income & Expenditure Account AND Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended on the date.
1. Fixed assets and Depreciation:- Hitherto, the Institute capitalized all costs relating to the acquisition and
installation of assets fixed assets. From the year 2002-03 onwards, the Institute has changed its policy for
accounting capital assets as under.
• All assets acquired under Capital Projects, R&D Plan, Sponsored Schemes, RSOP Schemes are capitalized
with all costs relating to their acquisition.
• All assets acquired-out of Non-Plan (Revenue) expenditure of the Institute are charged off to the Income &
Expenditure account during the year. The value of such assets is Rs. 105.57 lakhs for 2008-09 (Rs.170.10
lakhs for the year 2007-08). Total value of assets charged off from 2002-03 till now, is Rs. 794.19 lakhs.
Since the infrastructure is created by drawal of grants from Government of India, depreciation is not provided
in the books of Accounts. Depreciation not provided as per the rates prescribed under the Income Tax act
under the written down value method till the period ended 31/03/2009 is Rs. 3,92,51,72,910 (Depreciation up to
31/03/2008 was Rs. 3,79,36,49,732) and Depreciation for the year is Rs. 13,15,23,178 (Depreciation for 2007-08
was Rs. 10,85,49,667). The fixed assets are stated at cost only.
However, as per the decision of the Governing Council, the Depreciation has to be provided for the new schemes
from 2007-08. Further, in respect of one Capital Project, since the Government of India insisted upon provision
of Depreciation while sanctioning the project, the Depreciation has been provided only on this project also from
the Accounting year 2007-08 as per Sch.17.
2. Government Grant: - Grant received from the Government of India and other organizations towards specific
project are shown as capital/sponsored grants. The Institute confirms compliance of all the conditions of the
grant. The institute consistently has followed the procedure of showing the assets procured from such grants
under the Fixed Assets.
3. Retirement Benefits:-The liability on account of Pension, Gratuity etc., was evaluated as on 31/01/2009 through
actuarial evaluators M/s .India Life Hewitt and the liability has been estimated at Rs. 26978.63 lakhs. In
response to a proposal for no-plan grant support from Govt. earlier, the Governing Council at its meeting held on
17/10/2007, directed for meeting the liability from internal resource/charging to income & Expenditure Account.
Accordingly, a sum of Rs. 2600.00 lakhs has been charged to I&E account during the current year.
4. The Institute has created and operating Maintenance, Renewal & Obsolescence (MRO) Fund from 2004-05.
During the current year, Rs.32.69 lakhs has been utilized from MRO Fund towards major repairs/procurement
of Spares, etc.
5. Fiancé Act 2005 has introduced Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) with effect from 01/04/2005. The Institute is recognized
as “S&T Institute” by Department of Science & Technology, and is also recognized as “ Scientific & Industrial
Research Organization” by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research.
The rules and regulations regarding service matters of employees of the Institute are in accordance with the
CCS Rules as an extended arm of Government Department. The Institute is receiving complete support for
infrastructure facilities, Research & Development and other Projects through Plan Grants. The Institute had
been notified as a Research & Development organization and had been approved by Central Government for the
purpose of Section 35 (1) (ii). A letter was also addressed to Ministry of Power for seeking exemption from
Ministry of Finance, from payment o FBT. In view of the above, FBT is not paid nor provided. However, the
FBT is proposed for withdrawal as per draft Finance Act, 2009.
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6. Institute is notified by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue vide Notification
NO. 178/2007 (F.No.203/38/2006/ITA-II), dated 24/05/2007 in the category of ‘other institution’ partly engaged in
research activities for the purpose of Clause (ii) of Sub Section (1) of section 35 of the Income Tax Act 1961 read
with rules 5C & 5D of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 effective from 01/04/2005. The Income of the Institute was
exempted form Income Tax under section 10 (21) of the IT Act 1961 up to the Assessment year 2005-06.
However, the Income Tax Department has re-opened the Assessment for the assessment year 2001-02 to 2006-
07 (Financial years (2000-01 to 2005-06) under section 143 & Sec 263 on the grounds that the exemption under
Sec.10 (21) is available to Scientific Research Association recognized as such under section 35 (1) (ii) of the IT
Act and not to “Institution”/” other institution”. A demand has also been made on the Institute for the Assessment
Year 2005-06 for payment of Income Tax of Rs. 93.47 lakhs. Since the Institute appealed before the Commissioner
of Income tax (Appeals) (CIT-A) against the impugned order, the IT Dept. Insisted on payment of 50% pending
the disposal of the appeal. And the payment of Rs. 46.73 lakhs being 50% was effected under protest by payment
of Rs. 23.68 lakhs since the IT Dept. itself adjusted the TDS refund for the financial year 2005-06 amounting to
Rs. 23.05 lakhs as per letter date 19th March 2008. The appeal before CIT-A was decided in favour of the
Institute and the Department filed appeal. In the Tribunal against the Orders of CIT-A. The appeal was dismissed
by the Honorable IT Tribunal on the grounds of non-obtaining of Committee on Disputes (COD) clearance
subject to approaching the Tribunal whenever the same is obtained.
Similarly, in respect of Assessment Years 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2006-07, the Department had served the
Demand Notices for payment of Rs. 2100.29 lakhs including interest of Rs. 1412.27 lakhs upto the date of issue
of notices. Viz., 12/12/2008. In respect of these demands also the Institute filed an appeal and obtained favorable
Orders from CIT-A and the Department had also refunded Rs. One Crore paid as deposit on insistence against
the pending demands. The Department subsequently filed appeal in the Tribunal which was also dismissed by
the honorable Tribunal on similar grounds of non obtaining of COD clearance. Since the matter is sub-judice,
no income tax liability has been provided for the above mentioned years.
Considering the above and as the Institute is notified under Section 35 (1) (ii), of the Income Tax Act, no
provision for income tax has been made for the financial year 2008-09.
7. Contingent Liabilities:-
a) On account of Letter of Credit opened and remaining to be honored-NIL

(excepting Letter of credits with 100% margin) (NIL for 2007-08).
b) Estimated amount of liability on account of capital contracts- Rs. 4848.68 lakhs (Rs. 2624.89 lakhs for 2007-
08).
c) Claims not acknowledged as debts by the Institute- NIL
d) Bank Grantees furnished to various clients by the Institute is of the value of Rs. 125.83 lakhs for 2008-09
(Rs.83.28 lakhs for 2007-08).
f) There is a dispute between the Institute and M/s. A.S.Iyer &Co., Nagpur regarding
construction of quarters at CPRI, Nagpur. As per the arbitration award made by the Arbitrator, CPRI is liable
to pay Rs. 17.80 lakhs to M/s.A.S.Iyear & Co., Nagpur along with Interest of 18% P.A. to the point of judgment
which works out to Rs. 40.25 lakhs. The Institute filed an appeal before High Court of Karnataka who have
granted Interim Order staying the execution of the decree passed against CPRI subject to CPRI depositing Rs.
20 lakhs in the court. Accordingly, deposit was made in the High Court of Karnataka during 2004-05.
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8. The Institute has a system of Internal Audit conduct ed by a firm of Chartered Accountants.
9. The Grant balances shown at Schedule-4 are exclusive of margin money utilized for LC establishment towards
the committed Liability for import of equipments and advance paid for capital works. The margin money
deposits as on 31/03/2009 are Rs. 1773.09 lakhs (Rs.778.57 lakhs at the end of 2007-08) and advance of Rs. 93.30
lakhs.
10. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped wherever necessary to conform to the presentation of the
current year.

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Director General
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RECEIPTS AND P
PAAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
RECEIPTS Curr ent Y

Current ear
Year Pr evious Year
Year
I Opening Balances
a. Cash in Hand 2,53,697 2,08,594
b. Bank Balances
i) Savings accounts 11,88,82,336 28,30,37,098
ii) In Short-term deposits 19,30,14,000 9,46,16,646.
iii) In Long-term deposits 13,90,24,970 10,23,22,300
iv) PF Investments 14,31,09,189 13,90,06,189
v) SAF Investments 54,54,43,749 44,97,11,749
vi) MRO Fund Investments 4,73,00,000 4,00,00,000
II Grants Received
a. Capital Grants from GOI 84,33,25,000 5,86,00,000
b. R&D Grants from GOI 3,00,00,000 0
c. RSoP Grants from GOI 0.00 0
d. NPP Grants from GOI 1,64,54,000 2,07,75,000
e. NPP Sponsor Projects 36,00,000 39,68,0.50
f. Deposits from Sponsored Projects 55,16,636 0
III Receipts on Endowment Funds

Funds
a. Receipts on SA Funds 10,32,98,123 95,297
b. Interest received in PF 1,26,51,907 1,32,12,593
c. Interest received in SAF 4,06,07,498 3,70,40,108
d. Receipts on PF account 2,89,24,736 3,32,69,785
e. Receipts on NPS account 14,26,092 5,94,038
f. Interest received SB a/c NPS 52,733 73,322
IV Interest Received
a. On Bank deposits 4,58,48,216 1,70,22,578
b. On Loans & Advances to employees 4,84,651 6,83,089
V Revenue Receipts
a. Receipts from Clients 75,72,11,595 58,55,97,477
b. Royalty & Technology Transfer 1,80,000 1,25,000
c. Publication Sales 30,700 21,245
d. Seminars & Conferences Fees 61,31,802 9,520,662
e. Rent Receipts 14,90,090 9,88,513
g. Sale of Tender Forms 3,25,052 2,38,800
h. Miscellaneous Receipts 25,43,405 24,28,620
i. Sale of Scraps 2,00,000
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INSTITUTE,
1ST APRIL 2008 TO 31ST MARCH 2009 (Amount in Rupees)
PAYMENTS Current Year Previous Year
I Expenses
a. Establishment Expenses
19,61,20,276 11,04,90,359
b. Administrative Expenses
13,66,02,267 16,53,97,148
II Payments made against funds for various P Prr ojects
a. Plan Capital Expenditure
i) Machinery & Equipments under Erection 13,78,65,149 11,59,59,832
ii) Civil works, Erection & Commissioning 9,12,11,402 2,72,48,656
v) Miscellaneous Expenses 14,18,216 59,07,664
b. R&D Expenditure
i) Fixed Assets 4,96,414 17,11,450
ii) Research Activity Expenses 20,54,032 3,68,797
c. Sponsored Project Expenditure
i) Fixed Assets 33,33,345 14,25,750
ii) otherExpenses 22,20,589 28,70,759
d. RSoP Schemes
i) Fixed Assets 0 53,560
ii) Management Expenditure 1,700 1,26,284
iii) Disbursements 30,48,716 10,05,182
e. NPP Schemes
i) NPP Grants disbursement/payments 1,82,60,374 99,50,000
i i ) NPP Grants disbursement (Sponsorers) 0 13,00,000
f. ICICI
i) Fixed Assets 25,666 -
ii) Civil Works 0 -
III Payments on Endowment F unds
Funds
a. GPF Advances/ Withdrawals/Settlements 2,89,20,578 4,25,77,529
b. SAF Payments 8,11,76,626 3,73,66,522
IV Acquired
Assets Acquir ed out of General Reser ve
a. Library Books, etc. 1,21,484 1,99,378
b. Assets acquired 270 247
c. Repayment of ICICI loan 80,00,000 80,00,000
V Payments on MRO F und
Fund
i) Fixed Assets 0 1,82,36,640
ii) Misc. Expenses 7,03,822 1,65,82,204
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PAAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
RECEIPTS Current Year Previous Year
VI Advances Refund & Deposits

a. Loans & Advances to employees 32,62,598 21,43,477
b. EMD & Security Deposits 8.18,18,115 1,14,20,556
c. Contengency Advances 18,18,180 14,42,174
VII Receipts for Remittances

a. Statutory Receipts 3,48,697 1,83,239
b. Group Savings Linked Insurance Scheme 9,87,775 11,49,178
c. Accident Insurance Scheme 1,28,625 2,53,200
Total 317,56,94,166 190,97,48,577

Sd/ Sd/ Sd/
Date::21 August 2009 Chief Accounts Officer (S/G) (S. Sundararajan)
Director General
Partner
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INSTI TUTE, BANGALORE

INSTITUTE,
1ST APRIL 2008 TO 31ST MARCH 2009 (Amount in Rupees)
PA YMENTS Curr ent Y

Current ear
Year Pr evious Year
Year
VI Other Payments
Payments
a. Advances to Suppliers 1,08,86,998
a. Advances to Employees 28,85,670 1,03,96,960
b. EMD/SD/MMD 18,07,32,783 1,26,73,896
c. Refund to clients etc. 2,68,82,582 1,33,48,403
d. Deposits for Telephones & Electricity, etc. 5,160 28,73,979
V I I Remittances of Recoveries
a. Remittances of Statutory Recoveries 9,75,25,857 5,18,53,035
b. Remittances of Salary Recoveries 6,71,80,187 6,26,49,814
c. Group Savings Linked Insurance Scheme 18,53,135 16,94,388
d. Accident Insurance claims & payments 4,00,598 4,52,200
V I I I Closing balances
a. Cash on Hand 2,51,553 2,53,697
b. Bank Balances
i) Savings accounts 51,50,61,087 11,88,82,336
ii) In Short-term deposits 39,86,33,953 19,30,14,000
iii) In Long-term deposits 26,10,00,000 13,90,24,970
iv) PF Investments 18,07,24,189 14,31,09,189
v) SA Investments 64,48,89,488 54,54,43,749
vi) MRO Fund Investment 7,52,00,000 4,73,00,000
Total 317,56,94,166 190,97,48,577

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Date::21 August 2009 Chief Accounts Officer (S/G) (S. Sundararajan)
Director General
Partner
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CPRI
Power
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ower Resear Bangaloree
ch Institute, Bangalor
Fixed
Schedule of F Depreciation
ixed Assets and Depr Fixed
eciation on Fixed Assets as at 31.3.2009
ANNUAL
(Amount in Rupees)
Gross Block Depreciation Net Block

Fixed Assets Opening Additions Closing Balance Progressive For the year Clsoing upto upto 31.3.2009
REPORT
Balance as on during the as on % 2008-09 Balance 31.3.2008

upto
1.4.2008 year 2008-09 31.3.2009 1. 4. 2008 (9+3)x5 as on 31.3.2009 (4-8)
(2+3) (6+7)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1) Land 6,96,84,860 0 6,96,84,860 0..00% 0 0 0 6,96,84,860 6,96,84,860

2008-2009
2) Buildings on
Freehold Land 54,25,78,487 10,58,01,786 64,83,80,273 0.10% 33,36,40,423 31,473,985 36,51,14,408 20,89,38,064 28,32,65,865
3) Plant & Machinery 379,51,43,898 17,61,51,210 397,12,95,108 * 0. 15% 335,14,74,051 92,973,159 344,44,47,210 44,36,69,847 52,68,47,898
4) Vehicles 53,15,388 0 53,15,388 * 0. 15% 35,04,953 2,71,565 37,76,518 18,10,435 15,38,870
5) Furniture & Fixtures 1,26,47,854 53,04,919 1,79,52,773 0.10% 58,84,858 1,206,792 70,91,650 67,62,996 108,61,124
6) Library Books 1,23,37,998 1,21,484 1,24,59,482 0..33% 1,19,90,085 1,56,450 1,21,46,535 3,47,913 3,12,947
7) Films (Documentary) 2,25,153 0 2,25,153 0.10% 2,02,070 2,308 2,04,378 23,083 20,275
8) Machinery & Equipments

(Sponsored) 7,77,56,265 33,81,455 8,11,37,720 * 0. 15% 6,80,11,627 1,968,914 6,99,80,541 97,44,638.00 111,57,179
9) Buildings on
Freehold Land (ICICI) 22,73,651 0 22,73,651 0.10% 7,77,073 1,49,658 9,26,731 14,96,578 13,46,920

Equipment (ICICI) 4,03,00,240 0 4,03,00,240 * 0. 15% 1,81,64,592 3,320,347 2,14,84,939 2,21,35,648 1,88,15,301
Total 455,82,63,794 290,760,854 484,90,24,648 379,36,49,732 13,15,23,178 392,51,72,910 76,46,14,062 92,38,51,738
* The Rate of Depreciation on Plant and Machinery is revised from 25% % to 15% % and on Vehicles from 20% % to 15% % w.e.f. 2005-06.
Bangalore
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FOREWORD
I am extremely happy to present the notable achievements of Central Power Research
Institute for the year 2008-09:
Testing & Certification and Consultancy have observed notable increment wherein 23383
samples were tested with 60060 tests performed as against 20242 samples and 49922 tests
performed during the year 2007-08. This has resulted in reaching a record revenue of Rs.77.41
crores during 2008-09 as compared to Rs.52.16 crores during 2007-08. The officers and staff
P.K. Kognolkar of CPRI are to be complimented for their sincere efforts in achieving the set target. The
Director General (I/C) Institute has rendered 76 valued consultancy services to Power Utilities & Industry.
Most of the CPRI laboratories have been accredited and reassessed as per NABL 17025 norms, during the year
to help clientele in export of their equipment overseas. CPRI added its credentials with Accreditations from ASTA,
Intertek Asta and ISO 9001:2000 Certification. Some of the Officers of the Institute have also been appointed as
ASTA Observers for witnessing tests under ASTA Certification Scheme. CPRI is continued to be the Member of
Short Circuit Testing Liaison (STL).
On the Research front, 4 projects were successfully completed during the year. viz. (A) Development of polymer
nano composite for electrical Device (B) Evaluation of shunt reactor current switching capability of MV vacuum
circuit breaker (C) Study on enhancement of capability of conducting capacitor current switching tests on 245 kV
circuit breaker from voltage factor of 1.2 to 1.4 (D) Building up Research Infrastructure projects.
CPRI had established Centre for Collaborative & Advanced Research in the year 2006 and during the year, CPRI
entered into MoUs with 6 Institutes of technology to carry out research in the areas relevant to power system and
also to conduct short term course for Power Utilities of the country. Scientists and Engineers of the Institute
have published 88 technical papers for various National & International forums.
During the year six capital schemes were completed as scheduled. The important amongst them are:
i) National/International accreditation for CPRI laboratories ii) Rotor System with exciter for the motor of 2500
M VA short circuit generator of C.P.R.I., Bangalore iii) Augmentation & Modernization of CPRI Laboratories iv)
Relocation of Regional Testing Laboratory,RTL Muradnagar, U.P. to Noida v) Development of a Centre of Excellence
for simulation of power system and failure analysis vi) Refurbishment of 1500 MVA Short Circuit Generator
The Institute is also rendering Consultancy to the Electricity Regulatory Commission in estimation of losses in
Distribution to enable them to finalize tariff structure. CPRI successfully completed the consultancy project
regarding “Augmentation of Power System Network” for SAIL – Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela.
The CPRI has also been functioning as Third Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) in three tier Monitoring of RGGVY
programme for Idukki District in Kerala, Chamrajnagar , Kodagu, Mysore, Mandya and Hassan Districts in
Chamundeswari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) , Gulbarga District in Gulbarga Electricity. Supply Corporation
(GESCOM) and Belgam and Uttarkannada in Hubli Electricity Supply Corporation (HESCOM).
The Institute has also been offering Third Party Inspection services for power equipment procured by Haryana
Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd., Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Nigam Ltd., and J & K Electricity Board. The Institute has
also undertaken overseas inspections in Malaysia and Korea.
I look forward for improved performance of CPRI in coming years.
P.K. Kognolkar
CONTENTS
Chapter Page
1. Organisation 1
2. Research & Development 11
3. Testing & Certification 21
4. System Studies 23 19
5. Promotion of CPRI Activities 26
6. MOUs Signed By the Institute 30 29
7. Capital Projects 31 31
8. Administrative Matters 37 34
9. Finance & Accounts 40 3
10. Use of Hindi as Official Language 44 42
Appendices
Appendix I The Governing Council 46
Appendix II The Standing Committee 47
Appendix III The Working Committee on Research 48
Appendix IV The Working Committee on Testing & Certification 49
Appendix V RSOP Expert Committee 50
Appendix VI Research Projects Undertaken 51
Appendix VII Personnel Deputed Abroad for Training / Presenting

Technical Papers, etc, during the year 2008-2009 52
Appendix VIII Membership of CPRI Officers in International/ 55

National Committees 55
Appendix IX Technical Papers Presented / Published by

Scientific / Engineering Officers 64
Appendix X Auditors Report 73 74

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CPRI ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009

Become an international recognised/accredidated laboratory to cater to electrical equipment manufacturers of

COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH STANDING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON TESTING & CERTIFICATIO1N

DIRECTOR GENERAL (I/C)

B.H. NARAYANA R.K.HEGDE

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GAUTHAM SENGUPTA ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR

TECHNOLOGY & IMPLEMEN- HIGH VOLTAGE

UNIT HEAD DIVISION CHIEF ACCOUNTS JOINT DIRECTOR

z Power Systems Division

Switchgear Testing & Development Station, Bhopal

z On-line Testing Station (100 MVA )

z High Voltage Laboratory

z Temperature Rise Testing Laboratory

z Ingress Protection Testing Laboratory

z Supplementary Test Laboratory

Regional Testing Laboratory, Noida

z High Voltage Laboratory

z Liquid Dielectrics Laboratory

z Energy Meters Testing Laboratory

Thermal Research Centre, Nagpur

z Water Chemistry Laboratory

z Non-destructive testing Laboratory

z Condition monitoring Laboratory

z Environmental Monitoring Laboratory

z Mobile environmental monitoring station

UHV Research Laboratory, Hyderabad

z Power Frequency Laboratory

Regional Testing Laboratory, Kolkata

Regional Testing Laboratory, Guwahati

UNITS & THEIR ACTIVITIES

The main objectives of the centre are:

z to provide infrastructure for professionals to

z Power Capacitors Laboratory

z Flame Retardant Low Smoke Testing Laboratory

z Heat Run Laboratory

Dielectric Materials Division

Distribution Systems Division (DSD)

Earthquake Engineering and Vibration Research Centre

The Earthquake Engineering and Vibration Research Centre is equipped with

High Power Laboratory

This laboratory provides facilities for development, testing

Materials Technology Division

z Materials Characterization and Engineering

z Industrial Solid Waste Utilization Centre.

Simulated silt erosion test set up

z Prototype Tower Testing Station

z Model Tower Testing Laboratory

z Structural Materials Testing Laboratory

z Tower Foundation Testing Centre

Power Systems Division

z Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)

z Relay Testing Laboratory

Short Circuit Laboratory

SWITCHGEAR TESTING & DEVELOPMENT STATION, BHOPAL

testing and certification of EHV circuit breakers, power transformers,

On-line Testing Station is a special facility in the station which enables

testing & certification of LT and HV switchgear, in addition to the 1500

Transformer oil testing laboratory to conduct inservice oil testing.

REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY, NOIDA

Test Facility of RTL, Noida

THERMAL RESEARCH CENTRE, NAGPUR

U LTRA HIGH VOLTAGE RESEARCH LABORATORY (UHVRL), HYDERABAD

REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY, KOLKATA