MADHIVANAN ANANDHAN
Pondicherry,India
Summary
With an experience in the field of Testing and Commissioning of power system equipment in High Voltage transmission and distribution, Power generation substation, and have concentrated knowledge of the implementation process as well. I have experience in leading teams and working collaboratively with others in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Protection Engineer
GTS High Voltage Solutions Private Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu
04.2023 - Current
- Testing and Commissioning of protection system, GOOSE & SCADA integration of numerical relays with various protection like Generator, Line, Bus-bar, Transformer, Motor, Feeder & Maintenance testing of various protection systems.
- Preparation of inspection and test plans (ITPs) for projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements by reviewing the project documentation, including engineering drawings and specifications.
- Created and managed procurement schedules and inventory systems to track component availability, anticipate demand, and optimize inventory levels
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the received electrical components met specifications and complied with industry standards
- Prepared and maintained documentation related to component procurement, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier contracts
- Performed CT and PT ratio tests, saturation tests, polarity tests, and burden tests using specialized equipment and testing methodologies
- Conducted testing activities, including functional testing, calibration and setting verification to ensure that the protection relays operate correctly and reliably
- Developed and implemented operation and maintenance programs for electrical systems and proficiency in troubleshooting techniques
- Implemented scheme modifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety guidelines
- Validation of modified schemes, including simulation and fault analysis to verify the changes in drawings.
- Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
- Performed calculations and simulations to analyze performance data.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Freelancer
Chennai, Tamilnadu
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Created detailed installation plans and schedules, considering factors like equipment delivery, manpower availability, and site readiness
- Coordinated with vendors and subcontractors to align installation activities with the procurement and delivery of switchgear components
- Configured relay settings based on project specifications and conducted thorough system testing to validate their performance
- Analyzed fault records and event records to identify potential issues
- Simulate GOOSE using IED scout to ensure reliable communication between intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) within the substation
- Provided support to Operation and Maintenance personnel regarding the proper operation
- Risk assessments and safety management
- Developed test plans for equipment installation and commissioning activities.
- Verified that all components are properly installed prior to conducting any tests or simulations.
- Executed the physical installation of retrofit relays, coordinating with technicians and contractors to ensure proper wiring connections as per safety standards
- Executed retrofitting plans, including relay replacement strategies, wiring modifications, configuration adjustments, to ensure a smooth transition.
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Voltech Engineers Private Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed the installation of switchgear panels, ensuring proper alignment, mounting, and interconnection of components
- Provided technical support and guidance to installation teams, resolving any issues or challenges that arose during the installation process
- Monitored progress and tracked the process throughout the installation and identifying and addressing any delays or issues that may arise
- Organized and managed resources for LV/MV panel commissioning projects, ensuring efficient utilization and timely availability
- Developed resources allocation plans, considering project requirements, budget constraints, and timelines
- Prepared comprehensive reports and documentation including test results, relay setting, and as-built drawings
- Maintained records of all testing and commissioning activities
- Commissioning of Protections like REF protection, Bus bar protections, Motor protection, and Synchronizing scheme
- Provided technical support expertise in troubleshooting and resolving installation issues during commissioning
- Implementation of Goose communication protocols using ABB, Siemens, GE, and Schneider software in substation automation systems
- Configured Goose publishers and subscribers, defining data models and message mappings for efficient data exchange.
- Generated standard operating procedures and method of procedures commissioning documentation.
- Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment and reported results.
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
SPK Power Infra Private Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Implemented safety protocols and compliance measures to protect personnel, equipment, and project sites during resource management activities
- Testing and commissioning of electrical equipment's like Circuit breaker, Current transformer, Potential transformers, and LT & HT motors
- Collaborated with engineering teams to provide technical expertise in the selection, installation, and calibration of CTs and PTs in new extension bay projects
- Conducted insulation resistance tests to assess the integrity of insulation systems in the switchgear bus bars and electrical components
- Performed dielectric tests, such as power frequency withstand voltage tests, to evaluate the insulation strength of circuit breakers
- Supervision of cable laying as per cable schedule and handling the duties with safety standards
- Troubleshooting of all electrical equipment, power controls, and protection circuits
- Scheme modifications as per the field requirements
- Ensure that all testing and commissioning activities comply with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and related documents as part of the commissioning process.
- Developed pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing as part of commissioning process.
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Alpha College of Engineering And Technology
Pondicherry05.2018
12th Grade -
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School
Pondicherry03.2014
10th Grade -
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School
Pondicherry04.2012
Skills
- Schematic Reading
- System Design
- Root Cause Analysis
- System Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Project Planning
- Technical Reporting
Software's / Test equipment's Handled
- PCM600
- CAP505
- Micom S1 Agile
- Digsi4
- Digsi5
- IED Scout
- IEC Browser
- EnerVista
- Easergy Studio
- CMC256, 256+
- CMC 356
- CT Analyzer
- SMRT46
- DELTA 4000
- F6150SV DRTS64
- CPC 100
- Cibano 500
- FREJA300
Major Projects Handled
- 33/11kV Switchgear Extension, M/s CG power & Industrial solutions Limited, Delhi, Conducted quality control checks to verify the installations and construction activities meet the specifications and design standards.
- 400/220/132kV Air Insulated Substation, M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Gaya, Bihar, Installation of the protection relay panel and analyses technical documents, such as electrical schematics, and equipment layouts, to extract relevant information. Testing of CT, CVT, breakers, isolators, and transformers and commissioned the control and relay panel.
- 400kV Air Insulated Substation, M/s SIEMENS Ltd., Bikaner, Rajasthan, Commissioning of line bay protection relays and bay controller units along with Goose configurations and IEC61850 integration.
- Durgapur Thermal Power Plant, M/s Damodar Valley Corporation, Durgapur, West Bengal, Testing and commissioning of Line 7SA522 and REL670 relays and bus bar REB500 Relays.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, M/s L&T Ltd., Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Testing and commissioning of protection relay (ABB) REM615 of LT/HT Motors.
- 132kV GIS- Indoor, Indian Oil Refineries Ltd, M/s SIEMENS Ltd., Haldia, West Bengal, India, Commissioning & testing of control relay panel (SIEMENS) of 2 Lines, 2 Line Reactor, bus coupler and bus bar differential to existing bus & integration of IED with IEC 61850.
- 11.5 MW Captive PP, Nirma Industries, M/s SIEMENS Ltd., Porbandhar, Gujarat, India, Commissioning & Testing of generator control & relay panel (SIEMENS 7UM62), & generator incomer breaker panel, motor feeders SWGR relay panel.
- 100MW Bhadla Solar Park- III, L-2, M/s L&T Solar Ltd, Bap, Bhadla, Rajasthan, India, Scheme modification as per the requirement and tested the circuit breaker, current transformer in extension bay projects.
- 132Kv GIS- Indoor, WBTCL, M/s SIEMENS Ltd., Belmuri, West Bengal, India, Commissioning & testing of control relay panel (SIEMENS) of 2 Lines, 2 transformer, bus coupler and bus bar differential to existing bus & Integration of IED with IEC 61850.
- 132Kv AIS - APDCL, M/s SIEMENS Ltd., North Lakhimpur, Assam, India, Testing & commissioning of control relay panel (SIEMENS) of Line, transformer, bus coupler feeders and GOOSE configuration for communication between IEDs.
- Annual Maintenance, Depends on Project maintenance commitments., Pan India, Retrofitting/ Testing of Protection and control relays (Numerical / Electromechanical / Auxiliary). Collaborated with project teams, including architects, and contractors, to clarify design intent and resolve any discrepancies.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Pondicherry, India
- Passport Number: R9122735
- Father's Name: Anandhan R
- Mother's Name: Rama A
- Date of Birth: 04/11/1996
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
Tamil
Professional
English
Professional
Hindi
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Protection Engineer
GTS High Voltage Solutions Private Limited
04.2023 - Current
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Freelancer
11.2022 - 03.2023
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Voltech Engineers Private Limited
11.2020 - 10.2022
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
SPK Power Infra Private Limited
03.2019 - 10.2020
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Alpha College of Engineering And Technology
12th Grade -
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School
10th Grade -
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School
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