The industrial visit to K.R. Thoppur 400 kV Substation was conducted on 18th March 2026 with the participation of second-year students accompanied by faculty members. The main objective of the visit was to provide practical exposure to the operation and maintenance of high-voltage substations and to enhance students’ understanding of power transmission systems, substation components, and real-time electrical engineering applications.
During the visit, students were taken on a guided tour of the substation premises, where they observed various equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, bus bars, current transformers (CT), and potential transformers (PT). The engineers explained the working principles and functions of each component in detail, helping students gain a clear understanding of their practical applications.
The students were also introduced to the control room, where they learned about monitoring systems, protection schemes, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems used for efficient operation and control of the substation. The visit provided students with a clear understanding of the layout and components of high-voltage substations, along with knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, and protection systems. It also created awareness about SCADA systems and control room operations, familiarized them with safety practices in high-voltage environments, and gave valuable insight into power transmission and grid management.
Overall, the industrial visit was highly informative and beneficial, as it helped bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical exposure in the field of electrical engineering.
