The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Paavai Engineering College organized a virtual faculty development program on “Emerging Trends in Advanced Power Engineering Applications” from 22.07.2024 to 26.07.2024. Dr. S. Suganya, AP/EEE, and R. Muthukumar, AP/EEE, delivered the welcome address, while R. Satheeshkumar, AP/EEE, and Dr. C. Arulkumar, ASP/EEE, introduced the chief guest over the five-day program.
Mr. S. Selvakumar, M.E., Power Projects, Chennai, served as the resource person on day one, discussing “IoT Devices and Data Monitoring: Protecting & Maintaining IoT Devices” in the power sector. He highlighted India’s power capacity and analyzed data from the Central Electricity Authority on renewable and non-renewable sources. Selvakumar emphasized IoT’s role in enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and economic benefits, covering control, monitoring, protection, and communication functions. He also explored advanced topics such as digital substations and the use of intelligent electronic devices for improved power infrastructure performance.
Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, MBA, M.E., Ph.D., from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mount Road, Chennai, was the resource person on day two, focusing on “Role of AI and IoT in Smart Grid Technologies.” He elaborated on smart grid characteristics, key components, IoT’s role in grid operations, challenges, smart meter systems, and scalability of AMI systems. His session included practical examples such as the RDSS project, smart meter installations, and predictive analytics for renewable energy assets.
A.M. Chitralegha, M.E., Engineering Manager (MEP) at Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Chennai, took charge on day three, discussing AI & IoT’s impact on optimizing renewable energy systems. She provided insights into Larsen & Toubro’s projects, types of renewable energy, challenges, and practical applications of AI in the sector, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability improvements.
Dr. S. Uma, Associate Professor/EEE, Anna University, CEG, Chennai, addressed IoT and cybersecurity for electrical power systems on day four. She discussed IoT’s growth drivers, applications in power systems, energy optimization, smart grids, EV integration, and cybersecurity challenges. Dr. Uma also explored blockchain’s potential in enhancing data integrity and system resilience.
Dr. V. Royna Daisy, Assistant Engineer, Lines, TNEB, Mettur, concluded the program on day five, focusing on AI & ML techniques in the power system. She covered demand response optimization, fault detection, renewable energy forecasting, predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, and energy trading. Dr. Daisy highlighted current challenges and future research opportunities in AI and ML within the power sector.
Overall, the program was attended by the Head of the Department and 120 faculty members from various engineering colleges, concluding with a vote of thanks from Dr. S. Siddik, M.E., Ph.D., AP/EEE. Coordination for the program was handled by Dr. G. Balaji, Prof and Head/EEE, Dr. A. Rathinam, Prof/EEE, and Dr. S. Siddik, M.E., Ph.D., AP/EEE.
