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ENERGY MANAGEMENT CENTRE

KERALA

ANNUAL REPORT

1998 - 99

KARAMANA P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 002

CONTENTS

1. ORGANISATION & FUNCTIONS........................................ 01

2. COMPUTER FACILITY........................................................ 06

3. LABORATORY FACILITIES................................................ 10

4. LIBRARY................................................................................ 13

5. R & D PROGRAMMES......................................................... 15

6. CONSULTANCY PROJECTS.............................................. 19

7. TRAINING, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS................... 21

8. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS 1998....... 27

9. SHP DEVELOPMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES .................. 31

10. RURAL ENERGY PROGRAMMES..................................... 34

11. AWARENESS PROGRAMMES........................................... 36

12. HRD PROGRAMMES FOR STAFF...................................... 41

13. STAFF OF EMC..................................................................... 43

14. AUDITOR’S REPORT…………………................................ 45

1. ORGANISATION & FUNCTIONS 1.1 Introduction

Energy Management Centre, Kerala, an organisation registered under the Travancore-Cochin

Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act of 1955 with Reg.No: 139/96, came into existence

on 07-02-1996. The office of the organisation is at T.C.20/1441, Poojappura-Karamana Road ,

Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, 695 002 .

The Centre is an autonomous body under the Department of Power, Government of Kerala, devoted

to the improvement of energy efficiency in the State, promotion of energy conservation and

encouraging development of technologies related to energy through research, training,

demonstration programmes and awareness creation. The centre is networking with institutions

within and outside the State for research and training.

This report for 1998-99 highlights the various activities of the Energy Management Centre, Kerala

in the areas of energy conservation, workshops/training programmes, demonstration and awareness

programmes in the energy sector. The report also gives a picture of the administrative and financial

activities of the Centre . During the period under report, three meetings of the Executive Committee

(02.07.98, 30.11.98, 29.03.99) and one meeting of the Governing Body (24.09.98) were held.

1.2 Objectives

The objectives of the Centre are to facilitate efficient management of all forms of energy, to

promote energy efficiency and energy conservation and to develop new sources of energy as well

as novel energy technologies with a view to increasing production, improving the quality of life and

facilitating the use of energy on a sustainable basis .

In particular the objects are :

1. To develop innovative methodologies and techniques and devise programmes for efficient

energy management .

2. To identify barriers to improving energy efficiency and propose appropriate remedial

approaches including policy measures and financial incentives .

3. To carry out , support and/or promote research studies on energy management .

4. To advise various sectors of economy like industry, transport and agriculture etc., the agencies

connected with energy production, handling and utilisation and the Government on issues

related to all forms of energy and its efficient management .

5. To monitor and promote energy conservation activities in the State of Kerala .

6. To increase the skill and capability of energy professionals .

7. To act as a nodal agency for generation, collection and dissemination of latest technical

information on energy management and improve the energy information system .

8. To create and maintain a database on supply, demand and prices of energy, energy efficiency,

energy conservation and related technologies .

9. To review laws and regulations that have a bearing on energy efficiency, develop standards and

norms for efficient energy use in the various sectors of economy in the State and propose

modifications .

10. To liaise with national & international organisations, Universities, Research Centres,

Regulatory bodies, funding agencies and such other institutions connected with various aspects

of energy management , including exchange of research results and energy statistics on energy

policy, forecasting and planning techniques .

11. To facilitate exchange of energy experts between the state of Kerala and other regions within

India and abroad .

12. To perform such other functions as desired by the Government and undertake such other

activities as are relevant to fulfil the objects of the Centre .

1.3 GOVERNING BODY

The following members constituted the Governing body of the Centre as on 31..03..1999

Chairman

1. Hon’ble Shri S. Sarma (From 26.10.98)

Minister for Electricity

Government of Kerala

Hon’ble Shri Pinarayi Vijayan (Upto 19.10.98)

Vice-Chairman

2. Dr. M. K. G. Pillai Director General

Central Power Research Institute

P.B. No. 9401

Bangalore - 560 094

Chairman, Executive Committee

3. Shri K. Mohanachandran, IAS Principal Secretary (Power)


Members

4. Shri Vinod Rai, IAS Principal Secretary (Finance)


5. Dr. M. R. Das ( from 5/6/98)

Chairman, State Committee on

Science, Technology and Environment

General Hospital Road

Thiruvananthapuram 695 037

Dr. A. D. Damodaran (upto 6/98)

6. Er. K. Krishnan Kutty (from 27.04.98)

Member (Electrical)

Kerala State Electricity Board

Vidyuthi Bhavanam

Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram 695 004

Er P.A. Sidhartha Menon (upto 27.04.98)

7. Er. P. C. Rajan Babu (from 01.11.98)

Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of Kerala

Housing Board Building


Er. P. V. Varkey (upto 31.10.98)

8. Dr. K. Neelakantan (from 01.06.98)

Director of Technical Education

Fort, Thiruvananthapuram 695 023

Dr. K. Sivaraman (upto 31.5.98)

9. Er K. M. Amanulla Director of Factories & Boilers

Fort, Thiruvananthapuram 695 023

10. Er. K.P.Radhakrishna Panicker Director

ANERT

Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram 695 004

11. Shri. T. K. Manoj Kumar IAS (from 03.09.98)

Director of Industries & Commerce

Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvanthapuram 695 033

Smt. Aruna Sundararajan, IAS (upto 03.09.98)

12. Er. K. G. Chandrasekharan (from 01.10.98)

Chairman

Institution of Engineers(India), Kerala Centre

Observatory Hill, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033

Er. N. T. Nair (upto 30.09.98)

13. Dr. T. V. Babu Rajendran Principal

N.S.S. Engineering College

Palakkad 678 008

14. Director

Energy Management Centre

118, Ashirwad Complex

D-1, Green Park

New Delhi 110 016

15. Mr. S. Raghupathy

Adviser

CII (Southern Region)

13, Harrington Road

Chetpet

Chennai 600 031

16. Er. K. L. Kumar Chairman & Managing Director

Cochin Refineries Ltd.

P.B. No.2, Ambalamugal

Kochi 682 302

17. Er. D. Krishna Wariyar Jt. Direcctor

(nominee of Director)

ER & DC

Vellayambalam


18. Dr. M. R. S. Nair

Director

Autodesk CAD Centre

5th Floor, M.G. Road,

Kochi 682 035

19. Er. P. S. Nair

Managing Director

KMML, Sankaramangalm

Chavara

Kollam 691 583

Member Secretary

20. Prof. V. K. Damodaran

Director & Ex-Officio Secretary to Govt.

Energy Management Centre, Kerala


1.5 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The following members constituted the Executive Committee for the year ended on

31.03.98

Chairman

1 Shri K. Mohanachandran, IAS

Principal Secretary (Power)


Member Secretary

2 Prof. V. K. Damodaran

Director & Ex-Officio Secretary to Govt.

Energy Management Centre, Kerala


Members

3. Shri Vinod Rai, IAS Principal Secretary (Finance)


4. Er. K. Krishnan Kutty (from 27.04.98)

Member (Electrical)

Kerala State Electricity Board

Vidyuthi Bhavanam

Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram 695 004

Er. P. A. Sidhartha Menon (upto 27.04.98)

5. Er. P. C. Rajan Babu (from 01.11.98)

Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of Kerala

Housing Board Building


Er. P. V. Varkey (upto 31.10.98)

6 Er. K. G. Chandrasekharan (from 01.10.98)

Chairman

Institution of Engineers(India), Kerala Centre

Observatory Hill, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033

Er. N. T. Nair (upto 30.09.98)

7 Er. D. Krishna Wariyar Jt. Direcctor

(nominee of Director)

ER & DC

Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 033

2.EMC COMPUTER FACILITY

2.1 Strengthening of the existing Computer Network

The Centre strengthened its computer network during the year 1998-99 by adding latest server with

Pentium II 266 MMX hardware, Windows NT Server 4 operating system, Oracle 8 database Server,

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, MS project 98 etc.

The Internet services like E-mail, WWW Browsing, FTP and Telnet etc. were extended to 5 more

terminals.

2.2 EMC LAN Configuration

File Server : 1. Server with Intel Pentium 100MHz running Novell

Netware 2. Siemens Nixdorf Primergy 060 – Pentium II 266 MHz

running Windows NT Server 4.

Database Server : Oracle 8 Database Server

Internet Proxy Server : Pentium II 350 MHz with MMX running Internet Proxy

Server.

No of client work stations : 12 (Pentium 200MHz,166MHz,133 MHz & 100MHz,

Cyrix MII 233).

Windows 95/98 Clients : 10 Nos.

Windows 3.11/DOS : 2 Nos.

Operating Systems : Windows NT Server 4, Novell Netware 4.1

Windows 95/98, Windows 3.11 and MS DOS

Office Automation

Packages

: MS-Office Professional

(MS Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)

Thoolika (Malayalam DTP)

Internet Software : Netscape Communicator 4

Internet Explorer 4,Telnet, Pegasus Mail (LAN), Eudora, WS-FTP etc.

3D Design software : Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2

Project Scheduling Software : MS Project 98

Antivirus : McAfee Scan, F-Prot, IAVT

Printers/Plotter : HP Laser Printer (600x600dpi)

Colour Inkjet Printers (3) Colour Plotter–HP Designjet 450C –A1

Epson LQ 1070+ (2)

Scanner/Barcode Reader : 600*600 DPI A4 Colour Scanner

Barcode Reader

Protocols : IPX, TCP/IP, Microsoft Client Services,

Netware Client Services, POP3 Proxy,

SOCKS4 Proxy, FTP Proxy, Telnet Proxy

File and Print Services : All printers are networked and are accessible from any

node. Files are located in a central location and thus

provide better management and control.

The network did not face any major problems during the year under report. By using appropriate

security methods, virus attacks were prevented on the network. EMC never faced a virus attack or

System Crash.

2.3 Services Provided

Provided software and hardware support for all the training programmes of EMC.

Energy Conservation in Buildings

Indo-Japan Co-operation in Energy Conservation

International training program for Energy Managers – second phase

Training program on ‘Power quality improvement’

Seminar on DSM in Lighting

Training for Energy Clinic Women Volunteers – second batch

Driver training programme

Oil conservation in Industries

Energy efficiency in Buildings

Training for Energy Clinic Women Volunteers – third batch

State level quiz competition for school students

Design, layout and publishing support for “Oorja Vartha”.

Downloading of software from internet for applications like Virus Control, Networking, System

utilities and energy conservation.

Locating web sites and downloading latest technology information related to Energy, Environment

and Sustainable development. These informations are found to be very useful for EMC’s activities.

Training to staff members of EMC to use productivity tools like MS-Office, E-mail and World

Wide Web browsers and to collect information from the internet.

2.4 Projects Completed

2.5.4 Document Tracking System

EMC document tracking system is for managing the incomming and outgoing correspondences and

other documents. The system provides inwarding, file movement, despach and searching facilities

and different levels of security. The development is in progress.

2.6 Other Services

2.6.1 Internet on EMC Network

Using the Centre’s existing single dial up TCP/IP connection and a proxy server, internet access is

established throughout the EMC network. Five more terminals were connected in the network

during the year, making it cover all the teminals.

2.6.2 Computer Aided 3D Design.

Centre acquired latest 3D-design software packages and colour plotter for all the CAD purposes.

This facility is presently used by Centre’s engineers for their design and prototype developments.

2.6.3 Project management/Scheduling Software.

Centre has the latest MS-Project project management software. This software is being used by

engineers for better management and scheduling of the ongoing projects.

2.6.4 Oracle 8 database Server and Developer 2000.

These database and software development platforms are used by the Computer systems department

for the development of the energy survey databases, payroll, document tracking and other software

applications of the Centre.

2.7 New Computer hardware added to the Network

Upgraded Pentium 100 MHz machines by adding Hard Disk drives, CD-ROM drives, Memory as

first stage.

16 Port ethernet hub

Upgraded the computer in Library to a full fledged Multimedia PC

Barcode scanner for Library

2.8 New Software added to the network

• Oracle 8 Database Server

• Oracle Developer 2000 tools

• Autodesk Mechanical Desktop Ver 2

• Microsoft Project 98

3.LABORATORY FACILITIES

The Laboratory facilities at the centre are being gradually built up over the years to make it capable

of conducting R&D and Testing work related to energy management and conservation. Various

instruments purchased during the financial year under report are as follows:

1. Clamp on Harmonic Analyser

Make : AEMC Instruments

A compact, handy device for the purpose of measuring various electrical parameters along

with total harmonic distortion.

2. Digital Thermometers

Make & Model : (i) K- Type, Chromal -Alumal

(ii) RTD, PT-100

This instrument is having the facility for accurate measurement of temperature in the range

0 – 600 0C.

3. Infrared Thermometer

Make : Lutron TM 909

Range : -10 to 350 0C

The above instrument is mainly used for non-contact temperature measurement of

inaccessible areas like steam lines, generally used for Energy Audit purposes.

4. Pressure Monitor

Make :EMCON

Along with pressure transducers of range 0-2000 psi, it can be used for high pressure

measurement.

5. Pitot Tube

Make : IEICOS

A versatile device for the measurement of gas velocity and flow measurement.

6. Altimeter

Make & Model : Barigo 41

Range : -500 to +4000 m

A hand held device for the measurement of difference in head. It finds application in the

potential assessment of SHP projects. It can also be used as a barometer.

7. Sound Level Meter

Make & Model : Lutron, SL 4001

Range : 35 to 130 dB

Measures sound intensity levels. Used for the purpose of sound pollution measurement.

8. Oscillosopes

Make & Model : (i) Philips – OS 9100 P, 100 MHz

(ii) Tektronix – TDS 220 (Digital Real Time)

Primarily used for the study of wave forms in connection with our R&D activities.

Various other important instruments currently available and extensively used for its R&D and

consultancy works are:

Sl.

No.

Name of the instrument Make & Model

ELECTRICAL

1 Portable Load Management

System

Krykard - ALM3

2 Handheld Load Analyser Krykard-Nanovip

3 Datalogger RCC Interlogger

4 Auto LCR-Q Tester Systronics-928

5 Harmonic Analyser Fluke-41B

6 Digital Multimeter Fluke-76

7 Digital Energy Meters Unilec

MECHANICAL & THERMAL

8 Heat flux Meter Heat Probe - HB 100

9 Digital Thermometer Fluke 51

10 Non-contact Tachometer Lutron TM 909

11 Bomb Calorimeter Arico-Deluxe

12 Digital Lux Meter Lutron, LX-101

13 Humidity Tester TFA

We have also procured many other misc. instruments like Voltmeters, Ammeters, Watt meters,

Multimeters, Auto Transformers, Function Generators, Pressure Gauges, Mercury Thermometers

etc. for field work and other experimental purposes.

4.LIBRARY

The Centre has enhanced its library with the addition of about 260 books and 14 Technical

journals/newsletters/magazines in 1998-99. As on 31 March’99 EMC has 754 books in the

following subject categories.

No. Subject Category No. of books

1. Energy Management 53

2. Environmental Science & Engineering 118

3. Renewable Energy 57

4. Rural Technology 20

5. Mechanical Engineering 55

6. Electrical & Electronics 45

7. Management 102

8. Economics 50

9. Computer 67

10. General 37

11. Reference 150

TOTAL 754

A list of 36 journals/newsletters subscribed by EMC follows.

For selection of the books and to ensure proper functioning and development of the library

through timely modifications/improvements needed and to streamline the entire process, the Centre

has reconstituted its Library Committee with Prof. V. K. Damodaran, Director, EMC as its

Chairman and Er. R. Harikumar, Energy Technologist as the Convenor. It was in the different

sittings of this committee, decision on purchase of 260 books and 14 journals were taken. In

addition to EMC’s institutional membership in British Council Library, Thiruvananthapuram, in

1998-’99, the Centre joined also the American Centre Library, Chennai, to enhance the access to

latest information required for the Centre’s activities.

The computerisation of Library operations has been further developed to have in built

drawing right verification for each employee based on their respective category, and a bar code

reader.

LIST OF TECHNICAL JOURNALS

Sl.No. Name of the Journal

1.

ASSET (Abstracts of Selected Solar Energy Technology) (Monthly)

2. ACT ( Active Conservation Techniques) (Quarterly)

3. BCN (British Commercial News) (Bimonthly)

4. Bio Energy News (A Quarterly news letter)

5. Business Times (Monthly)

6. Chip (The Best Guide to Computing) (Monthly)

7. Computers Today (Monthly)

8. Current Sciences (Quarterly)

9. Down to Earth (Fortnightly)

10. Hi-Tech-Voice (Journal of the KSEB Post Graduate Engineers Association)

11. Home Energy (Bimonthly)

12. Information Technology (Monthly)

13. Invention Intelligence (Bimonthly)

14. Indian Society for Technical Education (Newsletter)

15. Indian Journal of Transport Management (Monthly)

16. Journal of Indian Water works Association (Bimonthly)

17. Journal of Environmental Studies and Policy (Monthly)

18. Journal of Solar Energy Society of India (Monthly)

19. Managers Update (Monthly)

20. National Geographic Magazine (Monthly)

21. New Scientist (Weekly)

22. Nuclear Power

23. Pacific and Asian Journal of Energy (Monthly)

24. P.C. World (Monthly)

25. P.C.Quest (Monthly)

26. Power Line (Monthly)

27. Popular Science (Monthly)

28. Pumps India (Bimonthly

29. Resonance (Journal of Science Education) - Monthly

30. Scientific American (Monthly)

31 TERI Newswire (Fortnightly)

32. The Ecologist (Bi monthly)

33. TERISCOPE (Quarterly)

34. TIDE (Teri Information Digest)

35. TISGLOW (Teri Information Service on Global Warming) (Bi annually)

36. Wind Power (Monthly)

5. R&D PROGRAMMES

5.1. Development of Cutting Tool for Fabrication of Thapabharani

The important parameter involved in the fabrication of Thapabharani is the cutting of thermocole

sheets to the required dimensions. This process needs great care to maintain the perpendicularity of

the cutting edge in order to achieve perfect seating of the sides. Earlier this was hand made and

there were a lot of difficulties in maintaining the geometry. Hence, a simple tool was developed.

The tool consists of two parts. Sliding block and guiding mechanism. The sliding block is a wooden

block upon which cutting blade is fixed using bolt and nuts. This block is free to slide with single

degree of freedom in a channel shaped aluminium rod. The blade projection can be adjusted using

the wing nut and bolt. The guiding mechanism has stops at both the ends ensuring the sliding

movement only within the channel. The cutting blade selected is so sharp that not much force need

to be exerted for cutting. Only a horizontal movement is sufficient. The device can be fabricated

at a cost of around Rs. 100/- a piece.

The features of this cutting tool are:

1. Light weight and handy.

2. No skill is required for using it.

3. Simple

4. Cost effective

5. Enhances productivity

6. Offers safety.

5.2. Efficiency Improvement Studies on “Petti & Para”

The Project funded by DST to the NGO named STARS at Kumarakom, with technical assistance

from the Centre for efficiency improvement of “Petti & Para” are progressing satisfactorily.

“Petti and Para” is a country de-watering system widely used in Kuttanad for several years. The

system uses a big structure called ‘Petti’ made of timber for fluid passage and ‘para’ consists of a

locally made impeller. The impeller is driven by an external electric motor connected by flat belts.

The capacity of the motor ranges from 7 HP to 60 HP for different pumping units. The preliminary

study conducted on ‘Petti & Para’ revealed that a lot of energy is wasted in transmission and other

systems.

A proto model with the electric motor directly coupled with the impeller shaft has been developed.

The results are quite encouraging and promising for further improvements in this direction

For further improvements, field visits to various units with various capacities were conducted. With

the help of instruments various measurements such as electrical parameters, RPM, discharge, head,

physical dimensions etc. were taken. The measurements will help in designing an improved system

with enhanced efficiency. Design activities are under progress.

5.3. Development of Concentric Tubular Solar collector

Concentric tubular solar collector is a new development in solar collectors . Existing collector

designs are having either horizontal or vertical water tubes brazed on the absorber plate. But the

concentric water tubes fitted on the absorber plate can improve the effectiveness and instantaneous

efficiency. Preliminary design of the system is completed. The materials of construction are

identified and specifications generated by considering material properties, solar radiation

characteristics etc.

5.4 Study of PCM Technology

PCM (Phase Change Materials) Technology is an advanced thermal energy storage system suitable

for air-conditioning and chilling unit applications. DSM can best be met with PCM technology.

Detailed literature survey was conducted in this field. A discussion was arranged with an expert

from M/s Crystopia Energy Systems, Chennai

on 22 January 1999. Field visit was conducted for the feasibility study at Poyilakkada Fisheries,

Kollam on 30 Dec.1998; Kripa theatre, Trivandrum on 22 Jan.1999; and the Assembly Hall

Complex, Trivandrum on 23 Jan 1999. The feasibility study revealed that an average of 30 %

energy savings is possible. It is also understood that the system would be more beneficial, if

incorporated at the initial construction phase. Efforts are on to disseminate the technology

throughout the State.

5.5. Student Projects

5.5.1 Development of a Proto Fuel Cell for Domestic Applications

Fuel Cell is the cleanest energy source and is a promise for the future. Fuel Cell generates

electricity by taking in hydrogen and oxygen. The reaction product is pure water. The hydrogen

can be input by catalystic reaction of different hydrogen compounds. Development of a proto fuel

cell for domestic applications is given as a student project to two final year B.Tech (Mechanical

Engg.) students from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum. Preliminary studies were

conducted. Literature survey in this field is being carried out. Preparation of design strategy has

been initiated.

5.5.2 Electricity Generation with lesser quantity of water.

Shri. S. Sajikumar of Nedumangad has developed a model of a small hydraulic generator which

uses gravity of water for generating electricity. After examining his model which was working, it

was decided to check the claim of Shri. Sajikumar that electricity can be generated using lesser

quantity of water by using his device. He was asked to develop a prototype of the equipment under

the guidence of Dr.P.S.Chandramohanan Nair , Assistant Prof. Dept. of Electrical Engineering,

College of Engineering, Trivandrum with financial and technical assistance from EMC. A small

prototype system is being made in the Engineering college and is expected to be ready for testing

by about June 1999.

5.5.3 Bio-medical Waste Management – a model for Kerala

Based on the communication from the Co-ordinator of School of Environmental Studies, M G

University, Kottayam, requesting to accommodate a student of Master of Environmental

Management (MEM) for his final project under the guidance of Energy Management Centre –

Kerala, Mr Abin Philip was permitted to do his project work under the guidance of Er. R.

Harikumar, Energy Technologist. The project commenced in September ’98.

The project was on ‘Bio-medical waste management – a model for Kerala’, based on a case study

in Thiruvananthapuram City. The study identified that the most suitable and appropriate waste

disposal option would be an integrated system with an oil fired incinerator including pollution

control systems and waste heat recovery unit; an autoclave; a defacer to cut disinfected metals and

plastics before sending it to recycling; landfill facility and a biomethanation plant to generate

methane out of the bio-degradable waste generated in the hospital which could also be fed to the

incinerator. Apart from this, the study also developed a norm for estimation of the bio-medical

waste generation with respect to the capacity/size of hospitals expressed as the number of in-patient

beds and did a financial analysis to estimate the disposal cost.

The draft report is ready and the final report would be released during April ’99. EMC has already

released Rs.2500/- as the financial support to this project.

6. CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

The Consultancy division of the Centre accepts consultancy assignments based on the requests

from industries and utilities and these projects could range from Energy efficiency studies to

sophisticated harmonic analysis.

A summary of the status of the consultancy projects already started and about the new projects is

given below.

6.1. Energy efficiency study at Cochin Shipyard Limited

Objective

Identification of energy conservation opportunities in the Shipyard.

Brief outline of the project

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Government of India enterprise engaged in Ship building and

repairing, invited Energy Management Centre-Kerala to undertake an Energy efficiency study in

their facility to identify energy conservation opportunities.

A number of field visits, surveys and measurements were carried out by the Engineers of the EMC

with the assistance of CSL officials. A part of the fieldwork was assigned to one of the Chartered

Engineers M/s Herberts Engineering, Alapuzha, who have wide experience in energy audit.

Engineers of the EMC frequently interacted with the CSL officials to discuss the practical aspects

of the identified Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs) specific to CSL.

The study conducted at Shipyard has identified more than 12 energy conservation opportunities

(ECOs) in the plant, which when implemented is expected to reduce the present energy

consumption by 12%, equivalent to Rs 20.77 lakhs per annum with a one time investment of Rs

21.85 lakhs (economics based on the immediate and medium term measures).

The total consultancy fee was Rs 1.60 lakhs.

Project status:

Detailed report has been submitted and they have responded raising a few doubts on the

implementation aspects of some of the energy saving measures suggested. Based on the

clarifications provided by the Centre, upon satisfactory completion of the project, Shipyard has

released the balance payment (deducting the advance amount received). Though technically this

consultancy assignment came to a close, EMC has assured all its help and co-operation for reducing

their energy bills further.

6.2. System improvement study at Thrissur Municipality Electricity Department

Objective

To identify measures for improving the system power factor and thereby reduce system losses.


Thrissur Municipal Electricity Department is a licensee for the distribution of electricity in Thrissur

Municipal area. They were having plans to modernise the distribution system by reducing the

system losses, improvement of voltage and stabilising the system. It was during that time, EMC

participated in a discussion meet on system improvement at Thrissur Municipal Conference Hall.

Based on a request from the Municipal Electricity Department, EMC commissioned a detailed

investigation in five distribution transformers of the Municipality during November ’98.

As a part of our efforts to improve the quality of service of electricity, and as an advice to one of

the local bodies, EMC carried out this exercise (model project), free of consultancy charge.

Project status:

The study indicated that the transformers are in fairly good condition. A brief recommendation on

the improvements that could be still effected was presented to the authorities along with the

observation charts.

6.3. Energy audit at Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited, Ambalamugal

Objective

Identification of energy conservation opportunities in the petrochemical complex through a detailed

investigation.


Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL), a Government of India petrochemical complex,

invited Energy Management Centre-Kerala during January 1999 to submit proposal for undertaking

an Energy audit in their Ambalamugal facility to identify energy conservation opportunities. Based

on this request, EMC presented a proposal to carry out this activity at a cost of Rs. 2.80 lakhs. To

supplement the resources presently at the Centre in terms of manpower and equipment, the Centre

is contemplating the idea of soliciting the services of a reputed external agency for this joint

exercise. Amidst stiff competition from other national energy consultants, EMC bagged this

assignment.

Project status:

HOCL has issued the work order and the on-site activities are expected to commence during the

end of May ‘99, once the plant operations gets stabilised after its annual maintenance and

subsequent start-up.

7. TRAINING, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

The Centre has designed and organised a number of training programs, seminars, brain storming

sessions, workshops and awareness programs during 1998-’99 to improve skill and capability of

energy professionals in the State and to disseminate information and the need for energy

conservation to common people. External experts were also invited as resource persons in these

programs.

As EMC officials were invited to make presentations at different programs organised by other

Government/non-Government organisations, the reach of the Centre could be enhanced

considerably.

A summary of these programs conducted during 1998-’99 is given below:

7.01. Energy Conservation in Buildings

Program objective

To evoke response from Engineers and others on energy efficiency measures that could be adopted

in buildings, innovative concepts and practical limitations when trying out in existing buildings

through a brain storming session, so that service providers get to know about their needs and

expectations.

Brief outline of the program

A half-day brain storming session was conducted at Mascot Hotel auditorium, Thiruvanathapuram

on 28 May 1998 and was attended by more than 40 participants including the senior executives of

State and Central Government/quasi-Government organisations in and around Thiruvanathapuram.

Program output

Many interesting and innovative suggestions like reduction of building heat load by simple white

washing, closed loop controls for air-conditioning, double glazed window units, street light

controls, etc. came up during the discussions and participants agreed to try out some of the

suggestions in their offices/works.

7.02. Indo-Japan Co-operation in Energy Conservation

Program objective

To disseminate information on international funding and to formulate strategy for making the best

use of available funds from Japan for implementing model projects in energy efficiency.


This half-day workshop organised at Mascot Hotel Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram on 11 June

’98 FN was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri E K Nayanar, Chief Minister of Kerala. This was

attended by Er Akira Ishiyama, Advisor on Energy Efficiency/Conservation, Environment and

Natural Resources Management Division and Mr. Vudhithep Tanghongse, Programme

Management Division, UN-ESCAP, Bangkok. More than 40 senior executives from industries,

utilities, educational institutions and Government departments attended the program.

Program output

Different Japanese schemes like ‘Joint Implementation for Reduction of Green house Gas

Emission’ and ‘Energy Conservation Model Project’ were presented during this program.

Participants got an opportunity to have detailed discussions with the UN-ESCAP officials on

international funding available for energy efficiency and environmental friendly technologies.

7.03. International training program for Energy Managers – second phase

Program objective

To impart training for the Engineers in industries all over the State in two phases to equip

themselves as Energy Managers of their own industries.


Second phase of this training program was organised jointly with UN-ESCAP for two days from 11

to 12 June 1998 at Mascot Hotel Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram. About 30 Engineers from

industries, utilities, Government departments and research institutions participated in this program.

Energy audit reports submitted by the participants of the first phase program was sent to UN-

ESCAP, Bangkok and to a renowned energy audit expert for evaluation. Participants were asked to

present their findings and the expert panel which included engineers from UNESCAP, MKRC,

Chennai and EMC commented on their work. Based on the evaluation of the expert committee,

prizes were given to the first and second scorers. The trainees could improve their reports as well.

Program output

A number of energy saving possibilities was identified by the participants in different types of

industries. Comments of the experts were helpful for the Engineers to know their strengths and

weaknesses and ultimately to improve their skills.

7.04. Training program on ‘Power quality improvement’

Program objective

To impart training for Engineers from industries on the concepts of power quality, its effects on the

state grid and the industries and also to deal with the different power quality improvement

measures.


Taking into consideration the concentration of industries with arc furnaces and allied equipments

which play a major role on polluting the State grid with harmonics, this one day program was

conducted at Hotel Indraprastha, Palakkad on 28 August ’98. About 30 Engineers participated in

this program. Topics on Power quality monitoring concepts, ill-effects of poor quality power (with

case studies), quality improvement measures like Harmonic filtering, Static VAR compensation,

active filtering and optimisation of plant power factor were discussed.

Program output

This was like an eye opener for many of the participants on power quality issues, a neglected area

so far in the State. A few industries expressed their desire to carry out harmonic analysis in their

facility.

7.05. Energy efficiency in electrical pumping system

Program objective

This discussion meet was aimed at presenting the energy efficiency options in electrical pumping

system with specific reference to the agricultural sector in Kerala.


About 40 Engineers/Agricultural officers from different organisations participated in this half-day

programme conducted at Mascot Hotel Auditorium. Thiruvananthapuram on 10 September '98

jointly with Kirloskar Brothers Limited. Sri. V. Krishnamurthy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary &

Agricultural Production Commissioner inaugurated this discussion meet which was presided over

by Mr. Sanjay C. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Kirioskar Brothers Limited.

Prof. V. K. Damodaran and Er. K. Krishnan Kutty, Member (Electrical), KSEB spoke at the

inagural session.

Er. M. Jayakumar, Director & Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to Govt, S&T and Environmental

Department, Govt. of Kerala; Mr. Arun P. Pantoji, Vice President, Kirioskar Brothers Limited,

Dewas and Mr. N.C, Tiwari, Manager (Product Development), Kirioskar Brother Ltd., presented

technical papers in this meet. Many experts were of the view that the power consumption in the

agricultural sector, estimated as 4% of the total power consumption in Inc State do not take into

account the water pumps used for irrigation purpose in many households. The low cost water

pumps presently available in the market consume more power and are highly inefficient.

Program output

Different energy efficiency options in agricultural pumping were discussed. The need to train

agricultural officers and dealers of water pumps on proper selection and installation was

highlighted by many speakers during me discussions.

7.06. Seminar on DSM in Lighting

Program objective

This seminar was aimed at presenting the DSM options in lighting field with case studies in

different developing nations of the world.


About 30 Engineers from Utilities and Industries participated in this one day programme conducted

at Mascot Hotel Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram on 08 January ‘99. Mr K. Seshadri from Philips,

Singapore presented the main paper in this seminar jointly organised with Philips International.

Energy efficiency improvement in lighting area is one of the most ideal DSM method which will

have a direct impact on peak load reduction in Kerala, which quite contrary to most other States in

the country has the maximum share in domestic power consumption. The present domestic power

consumption rate is alarmingly increasing and is expected to cross the percentage industrial share

when many industries are turning towards captive power plants.

Program output

Different programs in lighting efficiency improvement, Issues on poor power factor for some

ballasts, problems with THD in the case of CFLs, etc were discussed in this programme.

7.07. Training for Energy Clinic Women Volunteers – second batch

Program objective

This training programme was aimed at equipping the selected women volunteers with information

and demonstration methodologies/skills to organise energy clinics with the help of kits supplied by

EMC.


Second batch of volunteers was trained on 10 January 1999 at Samskarika Nilayam, Vallikunnu,

Malappuram district. 22 women volunteers from districts of Palakkad, Malappuram, Thrissur,

Alapuzha, Ernakulam participated in this one-day programme. After necessary training on

domestic energy conservation methods, energy kits were issued to the volunteers.

Program output

Trained Women Volunteers equipped with energy kits for demonstration and information leaflets

on energy conservation in households were ready for induction as the Energy Clinics work force.

7.08. Driver training programme

Program objective

Imparting training to heavy vehicle drivers in better driving habits and maintenance practices.


As a part of the launching of ‘Transport Clinics’, a program designed for the next financial year, by

EMC to improve fuel efficiency in the transport sector in the State, one day driver training

programme was organised in Thiruvananthapuram on 20 January 1999. This programme coincided

with the National Oil Conservation Fortnight ’99. Petroleum Conservation Research Association

(PCRA) supported this programme by way of the services of its senior instructor and Indian Oil

Corporation Limited (IOC) partially funded this exercise. This was flagged-off by Smt. Nalini

Netto, IAS, Secretary-Transport at The Institution of Engineers (India) premises,

Thiruvananthapuram.

A batch of 12 drivers from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram was trained. The

pre-training performance of individual drivers in kilometers per litre of diesel (kmpl) is assessed

through road tests. After the class room session, with the advice/instructions of the trainer, they

were again asked to drive the same route to assess the post-training performance. Necessary reading

material was also distributed.

Program output

The data on improvement in kmpl (increase by 15 to 45%) achieved in road tests after the training

programme was a valuable information to attract more participants for the programme. PCRA has

given a proposal to VSSC to train all the drivers at VSSC in phased manner jointly with EMC.

7.09. Oil conservation in Industries

Program objective

Training for Engineers/Executives from different medium and large scale industries in the State on

latest technologies for fuel oil conservation.


As a part of the National Oil Conservation Fortnight ’99, jointly observed in the State by EMC,

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) and Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA),

a technical seminar was organised at Hotel Renaissance, Palarivattom, Kochi on 22 January ’99.

About 65 Engineers participated in this one day programme, inaugurated by Shri T N

Ananthasayanam, General Manager, BSES Kerala Power Limited. Shri V J Pappoo, Pro-Vice

Chancellor, Cochin University of Science & Technology delivered the keynote address. Papers

were presented on Boiler operations and selection, DG sets, Lubricants and Modern Control

systems. Faculty included Senior Engineers from Central Power Research Institute,

Thiruvananthapuram; Cummins India, Pune; CMS Computers Limited, Thiruvananthapuram, etc.

Program output

Useful discussions on different subjects and the feedback from participants in this programme

stressed the need for more such deliberations. IOC, EMC and PCRA are of the view that we should

organise such training programmes for small and medium scale industries also, particularly on

effective maintenance & operation of DG sets and other fuel fired systems.

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7.10. Energy efficiency in Buildings

Program objective

Seminar on Energy efficiency in Buildings was intended for the Architects’ Community and aimed

at presenting the latest trends in electrification and energy conservation measures getting

implemented in different places in the country and abroad.


This half-day seminar organised by EMC on 24 February ’99 at Mascot Hotel Auditorium,

Thiruvananthapuram for members of the Trivandrum Chapter of Architects Association was

attended by about 35 practicing Architects and students of the Department of Architecture, Govt.

College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram. Prof. V K Damodaran, Director, EMC inaugurated

the programme. Papers on Standard Electrification Practices, Energy efficient Air-conditioning

system and Energy conservation in Refrigeration & Air-conditioning through PCM (Phase Change

Material) Technology were presented by Senior Engineers of Electrical Inspectorate Department,

Govt. of Kerala; Johnson Controls, Bangalore and EMC.

Program output

A grey area for many practicing architects – Energy efficient building designs – was in fact an eye

opening for some of the participants. Based on the feedback of this seminar, EMC plans to contact

the other chapters of Architects Association to replicate such an exercise in the Central and

Northern regions of the State.

7.11. Training for Energy Clinic Women Volunteers – third batch

Program objective

This training programme was aimed at equipping the selected women volunteers with information

and demonstration methodologies/skills to organise energy clinics with the help of kits supplied by

EMC.


Third batch of volunteers was trained on 26 February 1999 at the Panchayat Community Hall,

Peralassery, Kannur district. 27 women volunteers from districts of Kannur, Waynadu, Kasargode,

Kozhikode and Malappuram participated in this one-day programme. After necessary training on

domestic energy conservation methods, energy kits were issued to the volunteers.

Program output

Trained Women Volunteers equipped with energy kits for demonstration and information leaflets

on energy conservation in households were ready for induction as the Energy Clinics work force in

Northern region.

8. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS 1998

During 1998, the State Level Monitoring Committee for Energy Conservation in Kerala, in its first

meeting expanded the award structure by adding a separate category for commercial establishments

and the following is the revised structure.

No. Category (revised in 1998) Award 1 Major Industries Rs 10000 +Plaque

2 Medium Scale Industries Rs 7500 + Plaque

3 Small Scale Industries Rs 5000 + Plaque

4 Transport organisations Rs 7500 + Plaque

5 Commercial establishments (Hotels, Hospitals, etc.) Rs 5000 + Plaque

6 Local Bodies Plaque only

7 Research & Development Centres Rs 7500 + Plaque

8 Manufacturers of Energy equipments/ Traders &

Dealers

Rs 5000 + Plaque

9 NGOs & Individuals Rs 5000 + Plaque

10 Journalists/Electronic media

persons/Publishers/Writers

Rs 5000 + Plaque

Criteria

The awards for industries, commercial establishments and transport organisations are based on their

achievements in energy conservation, while the local bodies would be evaluated based on the

formulation of policies & schemes and implementation of them. R&D Centres,

Manufacturers/Traders are assessed on their contribution to energy conservation and the criteria for

NGOs/Individuals and Journalists/Electronic media persons/Publishers/ Writers are based on their

achievements in awareness creation related to energy conservation.

Awards for 1998

The announcements inviting applications and nominations for the Awards in the above 10

categories were widely publicised through both electronic and print media and through direct letters

to many institutions, individuals and agencies during July ‘98. 20 August 1998 was set as the last

date for receiving such entries and it was further extended to 31 August 1998.

The applications were processed by the Energy Management Centre and the State Level Committee

met thrice to assess the entries. A judging committee consisting of Prof. V. K. Damodaran,

Director, Energy Management Centre & Secretary to Govt. (Ex-officio); Dr. R. V. G Menon,

Director, Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Palakkad; Er. P. C. Rajan Babu, Chief Electrical

Inspector to Govt. and Er. M. Udayabhanu, Head-Consultancy, Energy Management Centre was

constituted to visit the shortlisted industries/organisations to evaluate their performance. The

applications in other categories were examined direct by the State Level Committee in its sittings.

Based on the above exercise, the Committee recommended to Government of Kerala to decide

upon the Awards for 1998.

Selection

The State Level Monitoring Committee for Energy Conservation in Kerala, after evaluating the

various entries for State level awards and ascertaining the facts through discussions and field visits

by a Judging Committee, selected the following organisations/individuals for conferring the Kerala

State Energy Conservation Awards for their achievements in energy conservation during the year

1997-’98.

Award Winners

The State Level Monitoring Committee for Energy Conservation in Kerala, after evaluating the

various entries for State level awards and ascertaining the facts through discussions and field visits

by a Judging Committee, selected the following organisations/individuals for conferring the Kerala

State Energy Conservation Awards for their achievements in energy conservation during the Year

1997–’98.

Major Industries

Considering the percentage reduction in energy compared to the previous year, implementation of

innovative ideas, adoption of latest environmental friendly energy efficient technologies, conduct of

regular training programs for workers & supervisory staff and extent of worker participation in

energy conservation efforts, the efforts of Malabar Cements Limited, Walayar; The

Travancore-Cochin Chemicals Limited, Udyogamandal and Hindustan Newsprint Limited,

Kottayam in energy conservation activities during the year ’97-’98 were seen to be almost at par

with each other and all the three were bracketed for the Award in the category of Major Industries.

The performance of the following industries in their energy conservation efforts found to be notable

were rewarded by issuing them with Commendation Certificates in appreciation of their efforts.

� Carborandum Universal Ltd, Kalamassery

� Hindustan Lever Ltd, Kochi

� The Kerala Minerals & Metals Ltd, Chavara

� The Western India Plywoods, Valapatnam

Medium scale industries

On similar criteria as employed for major industries, the Cannanore Spinning & Weaving Mills

Limited, Kannur was ranked first in energy conservation activities in the category of Medium

scale industries for the year ’97-’98.

The performance of Hindustan Lever Limited, Kozhikode in energy conservation is notable

with their continuing efforts in reducing the energy consumption per unit of production. Though

their efforts are really commendable, since they have received the Award last year (’97) in this

category, they were issued with only a Commendation Certificate.

Small scale industries

On similar criteria as employed for other industries, M/s. Raja Tile & Match Works,

Karuvannur, Thrissur was ranked First in energy conservation activities in the category of Small

scale industries for the year ’97-’98.

Transport Organisations: No applicants

Commercial establishments: No applicants

Local Bodies

In view of the energy conservation efforts of the Vallikunnu Grama Panchayat in Malappuram

district, in designing and implementing domestic energy conservation measures like improved

smokeless chulahs, CFLs, Solar lanterns, etc., under the decentralised planning programme with

people’s participation, the Panchayat was conferred with the award in the category of Local bodies.

Research & Development Centre

The achievements of Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Thrissur in developing

ceramic hearth/shell components for biomass gasifier and successfully coupling it with a DG set to

save about 50%-60% diesel is commendable and was conferred with the award in the category of

R&D Centres.

Manufacturers/Traders/Dealers of energy equipments

The contribution of M/s Poornima Energy Consultants, Koyilandy run by an enterprising lady

engineer, in energy conservation by way of assembling and trading Solar photovoltaic power

systems and water pumping equipments though not in very big volumes, according to the

Committee deserved appreciation as an enterprising effort for bringing the technologies for energy

savings, especially in rural areas, closer to the people and was conferred with a Commendation

Certificate.

NGOs and Individuals

The contribution of Mr. P. M. Balan of Maniyoor, Kozhikode Dt. in energy conservation by way

of installing improved energy efficient community chulahs in big volumes, training a large number

of volunteers in construction of energy efficient fire wood chulahs and his active role in

popularising the concept of improved smokeless chulahs, deserves appreciation and he was

conferred with the award in the category of NGOs/Individuals for the year 1997-98.

The NGO, Kollam Chapter of Energy Conservation Society (ECS), also deserve appreciation

for their meritorious service in piloting the School Energy Conservation Club programme during

1997-’98. The ECS-Kollam was awarded in recognition of this good work a plaque and certificate.

The full amount of award was given to Mr. P. M. Balan.

Journalists/Electronic media persons/Publishers/Writers

The contributions of Shri. Cherukara Sunny Lukose, a Correspondent of Kerala Shabdam

Weekly and that of Shri. Vasu K K, who has utilised the electronic media successfully for

promoting energy conservation, were honoured through sharing of the award (amount equally

divided) with plaque and certificate for each, in appreciation of their work.

The awards were conferred to the recommended industries, organisations and individuals at a

colourful function held at Mascot Hotel Conference Hall, Thiruvananthapuram on 14 December

1998, the National Energy Conservation Day. The awards were presented by the Hon’ble Minister

for Electricity & Cooperation at the programme presided over by the Director, Energy Management

Centre-Kerala. Member (Electrical), KSEB, Chief Electrical Inspector to the Govt. and Chief

Regional Coordinator, Petroleum Conservation Research Association, Chennai addressed the

gathering. As a part of the National Energy Conservation Day celebrations, an ‘Energy Seminar’

was also organised after the award conferring ceremony. The award winning

industries/organisations and individuals presented their achievements to the Engineers/Executives

from different industries, KSEB, Electrical Inspectorate, CPRI, Govt. Engineering College. etc.

The discussions, were moderated by Shri. U. V. Krishna Mohan Rao, Executive Director, M K

Raju Consultants Private Limited, Chennai. The session was concluded with a presentation by Dr.

UVK Rao on how to identify savings in energy in industries, citing several case studies by his

organisation.

9. SMALL HYDRO POWER DEVELOPMENT

RELATED ACTIVITIES

The Energy Management Centre, Kerala, had during the previous year taken initiatives in speedier

development of Small Hydro Power (SHP) in Kerala, with people’s participation. The Participative

Chinese model for SHP was exposed to the Indian Engineers by EMC through a workshop on SHP

with faculty from HIC, China. EMC has also become a member of the International Network on

Small Hydro Power ( IN-SHP). These efforts were followed up further during the year under report,

with the following activities:

I. CHINESE CO-OPERATION IN SHP DEVELOPMENT

1. At the invitation from the IN-SHP, a delegation led by Hon’ble Minister for Electricity and

Co-operation, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan comprising of Shri. K. Mohanachandran, Principal

Secretary (Power), Govt. of Kerala; Shri. P. A. Sidhartha Menon, Chairman, KSEB and

Prof. V. K. Damodaran, Director, Energy Management Centre & Secretary to Govt.(Ex-officio)

visited China during April–May 1998. The Delegation conducted visits to some project sites

and held extensive discussions at Hangzhou and Beijing and signed two Memoranda of

Understanding between HIC and KSEB for implementation of four Pilot projects on fast track

and another 14 projects in Kerala, to be coordinated by the EMC.

2. EMC could arrange to bring a technical team from HIC/IN-SHP led by Er. Kong Changcai to

visit six SHP sites out of the suggested 18 sites for collection of data for design consultancy,

within 4 months of signing the MOU.

3. A Chinese delegation led by Prof. Tong Jiandong visited Kerala in November 1998 for signing

an Agreement with KSEB and the same was signed after detailed negotiations between two

sides in which Energy Management Centre played an active role in evolving the terms of

Agreement. The Agreement was signed in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Shri.

Pinarayi Vijayan in his Chamber between Shri. M. E. Ebenezer, Chief Engineer, SHP on behalf

of KSEB and Prof. Tong Jiandong on behalf of IN-SHP.

4. Prof. V. K. Damodaran, Director, EMC and Shri K. G. Rajasekharan Nair, Member (Accounts),

KSEB visited China in December 1998 for drafting the financial details of the agreement

regarding equipment supply on export credit from China. This visit was supplemented by visits

of 2 engineers from KSEB for tender evaluation and joint design. The Chief Accounts Officer

from KSEB was also present for bid evaluation in HIC.

5. With constant co-ordinating efforts from the EMC, the drawings required for the first Chinese

co-operation project Chembukkadavu stage I for which land acquisition is completed, could be

got delivered in January 99. The KSEB is at present undergoing tendering process for the civil

works of the pilot projects.

6. Two engineers from Kerala, one each from Energy Management Centre and KSEB were sent

for training at HIC/IN-SHP, China, during March-April 98.

II SHP MASTER PLAN PROJECT

1. The Energy Management Centre has envisaged a Project for preparing a Master Plan for

Kerala for developing the vast Small Hydro Potential, after survey of all possibile sites and

collating available data on some of the envisaged sites. The Centre could organise 3 brain

storming sessions with senior engineers for evolving a possible methodology for the

preparation of Master Plan for SHP in the State.

2. The Secretary of Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources visited the Centre in

December 1998 and discussed the possibility of making the Master Plan Project as a model

project for the country with partial financial and technical assistance from MNES.

3. The project proposal prepared in this connection was sent to MNES for 50% financial

support from Govt. of India, after the Hon’ble Minister for Electricity, Sri. S. Sarma

launched the Master Plan Project on 13 January 1999. The project is estimated to cost

Rupees 120 lakhs out of which KSEB & EMC will give in kind, Rs 40 lakhs and 20 lakhs

respectively through their infrastructure and services. The Project commenced in January

1999 is envisaged for completion after 18 months.

III PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN SHP DEVELOPMENT

1. The Centre as a part of its efforts to promote small hydel projects in the State had been

interacting with the local bodies, NGOs and experts to identify strategies for the

participation of the people, similar to the experience of China. The District Panchayats were

identified as the focal points for such participating intervention in SHP. Accordingly, a

preliminary meeting of Presidents of District Panchayats was called by the then Minister

for Electricity in August 98. Later, EMC organised a seminar cum discussion meet on small

hydro power at Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), Athani, Thrissur, in which

Presidents of District Panchayaths, NGO representatives, Govt. officials of all concerned

departments and subject experts were present. The one-day workshop was inaugurated by

Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Shri. S. Sarma and was presided over by Shri. P. A.

Sidhartha Menon, Chairman, KSEB. The Secretary, Local Administration Shri. S. M.

Vijayanand and Director of EMC, Prof. V. K. Damodaran addressed the gathering. In the

ensuing discussions the Presidents of various District Panchayaths expressed their

willingness to involve in SHP development process. The District Panchayath Presidents,

during the discussions stressed the need for a consultancy mechanism and the requirement

of a Single window clearance system for SHP. They also suggested that suitable

amendments to the relevant Acts and Rules be made to see that the energy developed

through District Panchayats’ effort be made available locally for fueling development in the

locality. The recommendations of the meetings are presented to the Govt. of Kerala for

suitable action.

2. The Director made a presentation on SHP development initiatives in Kerala before the

Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Small Hydro Power during their sitting in Kerala at Kochi

on 10 February 1999. In the discussions that ensued, the need for SHP development was

stressed by Chairman of the Parliamentary committee and the suggestions for speedier

development as envisaged by Energy Management Centre through interaction with various

section of the society was presented by the Director and was well appreciated by the

Committee.

IV PREPARATION OF DPRs FOR SHP PROJECTS

The Energy Management Centre was entrusted with the preparation of 10 numbers of Detailed

Project Reports for SHP projects. 16 project sites were suggested by KSEB. The engineers of EMC

visited the sites and made preliminary study on 10 most feasible sites and 10 feasibility reports

were submitted to MNES in February 1999. The 10 projects for which feasibility reports are

submitted to MNES are

1. Pottenthodu I ( Valapattanam / Kannur)

2. Pottenthodu II ( Valapattanam / Kannur)

3. Murikkadavu ( Kuppam / Kannur)

4. Cherupuzha ( Karingode / Kannur)

5. Kalakkayam ( Vamanapuram / Thiruvananthapuram)

6. Pulayanparathodu ( Pamba / Pathanamthitta)

7. Padivadil ( Pamba / Pathanamthitta)

8. Panamkudantha ( Pamba / Pathanamthitta)

9. Mampilavu ( Pamba / Pathanamthitta)

10. Pallikuzhithodu ( Pamba / Pathanamthitta)

V INTEGRATED GENERATION FOR VILLAGE ELECTRIFICATION

The Energy Management Centre is actively involved in finding a solution to the problem of non-

availability of electricity to the residents of Kokkathodu, a small rural village near Konni, in

Pathanamthitta district. The village is surrounded by forests on all the four sides and is inhabited for

more than 50 years. On receiving request form the local authorities, the Director and engineers

from the Centre visited the village and found that there is a possibility for a small hydro scheme of

capacity 700kW, which will get water required, for nearly 8 months in a year. Kerala State

Electricity Board is preparing a detailed project report for the Kokkathodu small hydel scheme.

Energy Management Centre in the meanwhile has been looking for alternative sources and has

found that solar power is also a possible alternative. The rates for different options are being

circulated in the village for getting demand feedback from the villagers. Around 250 households

have shown interest in this venture. MNES is being contacted for the usual subsidy given by Govt.

of India.

10. RURAL ENERGY PROGRAMMES

10.1.Energy Efficient Village Programme:

The Centre had initiated a demonstration project in 3 Panchayats in Kerala during the previous year

and the project is continuing. Based on the survey conducted in the project area in July-August

1997, all the equipments were supplied. The equipments supplied are as follows:

1) CFL : 2 no.s

2) Electronic Ballast : 1 no.

3) Thapabharani : 1 no.

4) Pressure Cooker : 1 no.

5) Nutan Stove : 1 no.

6) Smokeless Chulha : 1 no.

In this the, thapabharani was fabricated by the volunteers. The volunteers were given sufficient

technical training in this regard.

The details of the houses in the project area are given below:

Nagaroor Panchayat:

Total no. of houses : 690

No. of electrified houses : 447

No. of houses not electrified : 243

No. of houses in the low income group : 436

No. of houses in the high income group : 254

Methala Panchayat:






Peralassery Panchayat:






Based on the choice of the households, Parishad Chulahs and Portable Chulahs were supplied at

Methala and Peralassery. At Nagaroor all the chulahs supplied were of portable type, depending

upon the likings of the families. Public utility buildings in the Project area were supplied with CFL

lamps.

Training and demonstation were conducted in the Project area for the volunteers as well as for the

target group in using the energy efficient equipments.

The feed back indicating the improvements in the energy use and consequent savings is being

received.

10.2.Energy Clinic

Energy Clinic is an awareness programme on energy conservation activities in domestic sector

through women change agents. For this purpose, volunteers are selected from various organisations

from all the 14 districts. The selected volunteers are given one day extensive training for the

successful conduct of the Energy Clinic. Each volunteer has to conduct 10 clinics in 5 panchayats.

All the panchayats concerned are given information with regard to the cooperation for conducting

clinics. The selected volunteers were supplied with identity cards, list of panchayats selected,

procedures for conducting clinics with last date for completing it, energy kits, pamphlets etc. The

energy kit contains the following energy efficient equipments:

CFL 1 No.

Electronic Ballast 1No.

Pressure Cooker 1No.

Nutan Stove 1No.

Thapabharani 1 No.

During 1998-99 , volunteers were given training in three batches. The programme was launched on

19 Aug.1998, with the formal inauguration by Prof. VK Damodaran, Director, EMC at the office.

11 volunteers from the districts Trivandrum, Kollam, Alapuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam,

participated in the first batch. Total 77 clinics were conducted by these volunteers till date.

In the second batch 22 volunteers from the districts Palakkad, Malappuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam

were trained at Vallikunnu, Malappuram dist. on 10 Jan 99. 51 clinics were conducted so far by

these volunteers.

The third batch training held at Peralassery, Kannur Dist. on 26 Feb 99. 27 volunteers from the

districts Kannur, Wyanadu, Kasaragode, Malappuram participated.

Reports of the clinics conducted by these volunteers as well as by the volunteers from earlier

batches are awaited.

Consolidation of the report on Energy Clinic is as follows:

No. of volunteers as per the programme plan : 120

No. of clinics to be conducted : 1200

No. of volunteers trained during 1998-99 in 3 batches : 60

No. of clinics conducted so far : 128

No. of clinics expected to be completed before 15 Jun 99 : 600

11.AWARENESS PROGRAMS

The Centre has organised and/or supported many awareness programmes for general public and

Engineers & their family members in different places, as summarised below, category-wise. Talk

on energy conservation methods in the domestic sector and demonstration of some of the measures;

quiz for housewives, form the normal agenda for such programmes.

For general public, at:

• Priyadarshini Mahila Samajam, Chembur, Thiruvananthapuram, on 30 May ’98

• Ottasekharamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 June ’98

• Poovanvila Colony, Thiruvananthapuram, on 01 August ’98

For Engineers & their family members, at:

• Veli Youth Hostel, Thiruvananthapuram, for the Senior Engineers Forum of Trivandrum, on 21

June ’98

• Hindustan Newsprint Limited, Vellore on 06 January 1999.

11.1.State level quiz competition for school students

Apart from these, in connection with the National Energy Conservation Day 1998, EMC along with

the Energy Conservation Society (ECS) and Energy Conservation Club (ECC) has observed this,

with a month-long programme in the State with many different programmes. An Energy Quiz was

organised for School students in three levels – School level, District level and finally the State level

competition (held on 09 December 1998). The final competition inviting the first prize winners

from the district level, was held at Mascot Hotel Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram and the same

was telecast by Doordarshan. Prizes were given away at the National Energy Conservation Day, 14

December 1998, by Hon’ble Shri S Sarma, Minister for Electricity and Co-operation, at

Thiruvananthapuram.

11.2.‘Janakiya Orja Quiz’ for the Public

As a part of the awareness programmes organised during the Energy Conservation Month (Nov-

Dec’98), EMC designed a ‘Janakiya Orja Quiz’ for the Public in the State. Some energy

conservation ideas and a few multiple choice questions on house-hold energy usage in the form of

an advertisement was published in some of the editions of the leading newspapers in the State,

covering all the districts. The participant will have to suggest a slogan on energy conservation. The

best entries were judged based on the slogan. These advertisements were released with the

sponsorship of some of the industries in the State. Rs.10000/- was fixed as the first prize and Rs.

5000/- as the second prize. Also it was decided to give consolation prizes for 99 entries drawn for

the correct answers’ lot.

Nearly 5000 people responded to this competition. An internal committee was formed to have a

preliminary screening and select a few entries with attractive slogans to be placed before an expert

committee for evaluation. An expert committee consisting of poet, Prof. V. Madhusoodanan Nair

and Dr C P Aravindakshan, Director, Sramik Vidya Peeth, Thiruvananthapuram under the

Chairmanship of Prof. V K Damodaran, found that there is no entry worth the first prize of

Rs.10000/-. They selected the winner for second prize (Rs.5000/-) and decided to give consolation

prizes (Rs.1000/- each) for four other attractive slogans. These prizes were given away at the

National Energy Conservation Day, 14 December 1998, by Shri S Sarma, Hon’ble Minister for

Electricity and Co-operation at Thiruvananthapuram.

Ninety nine winners for correct entry were selected based on lots taken by the judging committee

and were given 15W CFL each as prize.

11.3.Exhibitions

EMC has actively participated in various exhibitions in the state of Kerala to create awareness on

energy conservation among the common people and the mission of Energy Management Centre in

achieving this objective. EMC stalls at All India Exhibition at Vadakara and Science Fest 99 at

Kannur in the respective months of February and March 1999 could create awareness in the

common people on the importance of energy conservation and ways and means to achieve it.

Various energy conservation equipments were at display; they along with pamphlets could amply

convey the message of energy conservation.

11.4. State Level Oil Conservation Fortnight 1999

During the year under report, the Oil Conservation Fortnight (OCF) was observed in the State from

16-31 Jan’99 and various programmes were organised in almost all the districts in Kerala jointly by

Energy Management Centre-Kerala (EMC), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC), Petroleum

Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and Energy Conservation Society (ECS) with the main

objective of creating awareness on fuel oil conservation. A brief report on the programmes is given

below:

11.4.1. Inauguration of OCF followed by Energy Parliament

The formal inauguration was held at the Pattathuvila Karunakaran Memorial Auditorium,

Kadappakkada, Kollam on 18 January 1999 by Shri. N.K.Premachandran, M P of Kollam at a

colourful but brief function held in the afternoon. In his presidential address, Prof. V.K.

Damodaran, Director, EMC & Secretary to Government (Ex-officio) dwelt upon the ten different

activities planned during the fortnight. Er. T. Kesavan, Chief Regional Co-ordinator, PCRA,

Chennai; Prof. P.O.J. Lebba, President, ECS; Er. Jose George, IOC and Er. M.L. Anidharan, Chief

Engineer (Retd.), KSEB spoke on that occasion. Shri. S. Ratnakumar, Secretary, ECS - Kollam

Chapter proposed vote of thanks.

An ‘Energy Parliament’ followed the inaugural ceremony in which experts from EMC, IOC and

PCRA answered queries from the participants. The best question from those asked was selected

and the questioner was awarded a prize - a CFL, an energy efficient device.

11.4.2. Awareness classes on better driving habits.

An awareness class on better driving habits was held by the instructor from PCRA after the Energy

Parliament at Kollam on 18 Jan.’99, in which several drivers and owners of automobiles

participated. To create awareness among the public and enthuse them towards spreading the idea of

energy conservation and participate in this cause, an exhibition was organised on that day and this

evoked good response from the public. Exhibits included modern energy efficient cars, motor

cycles, tyres, batteries, lubricants, etc. which was supplemented by display of energy efficient

gadgets and booklets on energy conservation by EMC and PCRA.

A free emission check-up for vehicles was also organised for the public.

11.4.3. Cartoon competition for members of ECCs

A cartoon competition (theme - No oil, What ?) for school students who are members of the Energy

Conservation Clubs (ECCs) was held at the school level (completed before 20 Jan 1999), then the

first and second prize winning cartoons were sent for District level selection (completed before 28

January 1999) and the first and second prize winning cartoons sent for the State level screening at

EMC.

On 30 January 1999, the State Level Judging Committee for the Cartoon Competition (members-

Cartoonist Hari, Karakkamandapam Vijayakumar, Dr. C.P.Aravindakshan, Er. Seetharaman &

Prof. V.K. Damodaran), after screening the District level winners came to the conclusion that no

entries could be selected for the first prize of Rs. 5000/- and the cartoon of Master Jinu Chandran,

Std. VI, Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan, Angamaly, Ernakulam District was selected for the second

prize of Rs. 3000/- and that of Master Dawn Paul, Std. VIII, Fr. G.K.M. High School,

Mananthavady, Waynad was selected for the consolation prize of Rs. 1000/-.

State level I & II prizes were given away during the valedictory function held on 01 Feb.’99 and

district level I & II prizes (a CFL plus a certificate and an electronic choke plus a certificate) were

given away during the public function organised in each districts. School level I & II ranked entries

would be conferred with certificates.

11.4.4. Banner campaign

With the objective of spreading the message of depleting fuel oil resources and exhorting public for

oil conservation through curtailing wastage, banners were designed and 600 numbers printed and

circulated through ECS (300 nos.), IOC, Thiruvananthapuram division (250 nos.), and the rest

through PCRA and EMC for display at important locations and all the fuel outlets of IOC.

11.4.5. Sticker Campaign

Transport sector being one of the major sectors of fuel oil usage and a neglected area in the State so

far, in terms of fuel efficiency, in this OCF, specially designed stickers were printed (20000 nos.)

and through the ECCs, ECS, IOC, PCRA and EMC, arrangements were made to paste the same on

LCVs & two wheelers. Large size stickers (10000 nos.) made available by PCRA were utilised for

the heavy vehicles.

11.4.6. Special Energy Clinics for house-wives

Utilising the services of the already trained women volunteers in the field with the kit provided by

EMC (kit contains CFL, Electronic Choke, Nutan Stove, Pressure Cooker and a low-cost thermal

cooker named ‘Thapabharani’ developed by EMC), special energy clinics were conducted in

selected locations. These clinics were aimed at spreading the message of energy conservation in

domestic sector and inculcating the habit of energy conservation among housewives by way of

demonstrations using the different items of the kit.

11.4.7. Energy Quiz

Energy Quiz is one of the best methods of driving in the tips of energy conservation and knowledge

enrichment in a jovial/lighter atmosphere. Energy quiz were organised for women (housewives &

employed) and school & college students (23 nos.) in different locations like recreation clubs of

Central government & State Government departments, Residents’ Associations, Poura Samithi,

Tutorial Colleges, etc. Minimum 20 participants were ensured in each gathering and an energy

efficient gadget - a CFL - was given away as the prize for the highest scorer. A few photographs

are enclosed in the OCF album. As partners in this move, IOC, Thiruvananthapuram division

(more than 10 nos.) and PCRA at Kochi (10 nos.) have also organised quiz programmes.

11.4.8. Public Functions

In connection with the OCF, public functions were organised in each district with the active co-

operation of ECC and ECS. District level first and second prize for the cartoon competition

conducted (refer item no. 3) were given away during these programmes.

11.4.9. Valedictory meeting

Valedictory meeting of the OCF was held on 01 Feb ‘99 at the Mascot Hotel Auditorium,

Thiruvananthapuram. Hon’ble (Dr.) A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar, Minister for Forests & Transport

delivered the valedictory address and gave away the certificates for the drivers trained on 20 Jan

‘99 and the first & second prizes of the State level cartoon competition for school students. The

meeting held at 4 PM was presided over by Smt. Nalini Netto, IAS, Secretary - Transport. Shri. M.

Tomy Kuriackose, DGM, IOC Ltd., Kochi welcomed the gathering and the report on OCF

programmes were presented by Prof. V.K.Damodaran, Director, EMC. Shri. M.N.

Krishnamoorthy, IPS, Chairman & Managing Director, KSRTC; Er. T. Kesavan, PCRA and Er. P.

Sivasankaran, General Secretary, ECS spoke on the occasion.

Selected cartoons from those received as the prize-winning items from district level were exhibited

during this function alongwith a few selected items from the painting competition organised by

PCRA at Kochi.

12. HRD PROGRAMMES FOR STAFF

During the period under report EMC has arranged different programmes for its staff like

participation in International, National and State level Seminars, Workshops and Training

programs. Experts from different walks of life were invited to the Centre to interact with the

Officers. Technical Officers were given chances to take lectures and Classes on Energy related

topics for all the groups of society. The following list gives a picture of various programmes that

were attended by the Officers.

International

1. Er. K. M. Dharesan Unnithan, Registrar participated in the one month long International

training workshop on Small Hydro Power Equipment at Hangzhou, P.R.China from 20.03.98 to

18.04.98.

2. Energy Technologists participated in the Second Phase Programme of ‘Energy Managers’

Training workshop jointly organised by UNESCAP and EMC on 11-12 June 98. Also attended

the half day Workshop on ‘Indo-Japan Collaboration in Energy Conservation’, which was

presided over by the Minister for Electricity and inagurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri.

E. K. Nayanar on 11.06.98.

3. Er. M. Udayabhanu, ET, participated in the International Seminar on ‘Power Quality”

organised by the IEEE at Hydrabad from 18 to 20 June 98.

4. Er. Harikumar, ET, attended the 1998 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings from

22-28 August 1998 at California, organised by the American Council for Energy Efficient

Economy (ACEEE), Washington.

5. Er. M. Udayabhanu, ET, Er.K.M.Dharesan Unnithan, Registrar and Er. Mohan attended the

International Conference on Natural Resource Management and Conservation during 19-21

November 1998 at Thiruvananthapuram organised by the Deptartment of Environment

Sciences, University of Kerala.

3. Er. C. Mohan, ET participated in the International Conference on Energy Storage Technologies

& Systems organised by National Institute - Industry Forum for Energy and School of Energy

& Environment, Indore during 1-4 February 1999.

1. National

1. Er. C. Mohan, ET, participated in the Seminar on Industrial Automation Testing and Power

Quality on 25th October 1998 at Ernakulam.

2. Director, Er.Ajit Prabhu, ET and Er. Harikumar, ET, participated in the “Energy Summit” in

Chennai, Organised by CII from 11 to 12 November 98 at Chennai.

3. Er. M. Udayabhanu, ET, participated in the Two day national seminar on “Power Quality - The

problems & Solutions” conducted on 19-20 November 1998 by Institute for Design of

Electrical Measuring Instruments at Mumbai.

4. Er. C. Suresh, ET, participated in the two days conference on “Enterprise Resource Planning:

Applications, Opportunities and Trends” on 21-22 November 1998 at Thiruvananthapuram

organised by CSI Trivandrum Chapter and IEEE Kerala Section.

5. Er. V. Ajit Prabhu, ET, participated in the National Seminar on “Health, Safety and

Environment - Emerging Challenges in Indian Industry” at Kochi on 4- 5 December 1998

organised by The FACT Technical Society.

6. Sri. S. Sathichandran, Accountant, participated in the Training Programme on Stores Purchase

& Inventory Management from 27.4.98 to 02.05.98 at IMG, Thiruvananthapuram.

7. Er. C. Suresh, ET and Sri. Suwilkumar W.S., Junior Systems Analyst participated in the

Seminar on Oracle and Developer 2000 organised by Tata Consultancy Services and KRAN

software on 30th June and 1st July 98 at Thiruvananthapuram.

8. Er. K.M.Dharesan Unnithan, Registrar and Sri. V. Ramalekshmanan Chettiar, Finance Manager

attended the training programme about purchase procedures laid down in the Stores Purchase

Manual on 7th August 1998 at Thiruvananthapuram.

9. Er. C. Suresh, ET, Sri V. Ramalekshmanan Chettiar, Finance Manager and Sathi Chandran.S,

Accountant participated in the one day seminar on “Emerging Challenges to Professional

Managers of the Millennium” on 2nd February 1999 at Thiruvananthapuram.

10. Sri. Suwilkumar W.S., Junior Systems Analyst attended ‘Microsoft Profossional Developers

Conference 99’ at Taj Residency, Bangalore, on 1-2 February 1999.

11. Er. V. Ajit Prabhu participated in the Two day programme on ‘Competencies for Creative

Transformation’ organised by the Trivandrum Management Association on 25-26 February

1999 at Thiruvananthapuram.

12. Er. C. Suresh and Sri Suwilkumar. W.S attended the Two day National Seminar on Distributed

Computing Emerging Technologies and Applications, “DISCOM” organised by CSI

Trivandrum Chapter and IEEE Kerala Section on 26 - 27 February 1999 at

Thiruvananthapuram.

Courses attended

1. Er. V. Ajit Prabhu completed a course on Autocad Rel. 14 from 10.8.98 to 25.9.98 at ER &

DC, Thiruvananthapuram.

2. Sri. Suwilkumar W.S., Junior Systems Analyst completed a course on Oracle 7.1 from 9.7.98

to 24.8.98 at ER & DC.

13. STAFF OF EMC

(as on 31-3-99)

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Sl.No. Name Designation Date of joining

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1. Prof. V.K. Damodaran Director 03.07.1996

2. Shri. C. Ramakrishnan PRO & Scy to Director 11.10.1996

3. Shri. V.Ramalekshmanan Chettiar Finance Manager 14.10.1996

4. Er. K.M.Dharesan Unnithan Registrar 12.12.1996

5. Er. M. Udayabhanu Energy Technologist E-II 04.01.1997

6. Er. C. Suresh Energy Technologist E-I 07.01.1997

7. Shri. Suwilkumar W.S. Junior Systems Analyst 01.04.1997

8. Smt. Sindhu.S.Kumar Librarian Gr-IV 22.08.1997

9. Er.R. Harikumar Energy Technologist C 04.09.1997

10. Er.V. Ajit Prabhu Energy Technologist E-II 27.11.1997

11. Shri. S. Sathichandran Cashier cum Accountant 01.01.1998

12. Smt. Kshema Rajeev Accountant* 26.06.1998

13. Smt. Sheeja Venugopal. P. C Receptionist 01.07.1998

14. Shri. M. R. Arun Word Processing Asst. 06.07.1998

15. Smt. Beena. T. A Word Processing Asst. 06.07.1998

16. Er. Mohan. G Energy Technologist B 31.08.1998

17. Smt. Lathakumari. J. G Documentation Assistant 05.10.1998

18. Er. Anil. G Energy Technologist E-I 09.12.1998

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* temporary post on project for one year

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