MAHENDERGARH,09.11.25-The Department of Electrical Engineering, Central University of Haryana, organized an industrial visit to the PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), 500 kV, 2500 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Substation at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. The visit was conducted as part of the department’s academic initiative to strengthen students’ understanding of modern power transmission systems through real-world industrial exposure.

The team of students, accompanied by faculty members, explored the technical and operational aspects of India’s advanced HVDC transmission infrastructure. They were addressed by Shri Bhavesh Meena, Manager, and Shri Bajrang, Chief Manager, PowerGrid Corporation of India, who offered comprehensive technical sessions on the design, operation, and maintenance of core HVDC components. The discussion encompassed a detailed study of the 12-Pulse HVDC Converter configuration, Converter Transformers, Switchyard layout, AC Filter Bay design, Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) operations, and protective relay coordination mechanisms.

Students gained practical insights into how HVDC technology enables long-distance, high-efficiency, and low-loss power transmission — particularly in interregional load sharing and renewable energy integration across India’s power grid. The interactive briefing also highlighted the role of real-time control and protection systems that ensure grid stability in high-capacity transmission corridors.

The visit was meticulously coordinated by Dr. Munish Manas, Department of Electrical Engineering, CUH, under the guidance and encouragement of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar. The Head of Department Prof. Akash Saxena and Prof. Rajesh Kumar Dubey acknowledges the cooperation and technical support of PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited for facilitating this valuable learning experience.