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ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD.
REGD. OFFICE: JANPATH, BHUBANESWAR – 751 022,
ORISSA



No. TCC/Tech-175/                                                   2706 (5)                                                   /Date 10/12/2009


PUBLIC NOTICE




Sub: Invitation of public views on adoption of a procedure for Communication and Data Transmission from user(s)/industry(s)/CGP(s) to SLDC, Bhubaneswar.


Hon’ble Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) in their order dated 15.07.09 in case No. 2/2009 have directed Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Ltd., the STU to prepare a draft procedure for communication and data transmission in order to implement the Orissa Grid Code Regulations, 2006 in a transparent and nondiscriminatory manner in respect of all user(s) requester(s) / industry(s)/ CGP(s)/ IPP(s) etc. after obtaining consenting/dissenting views from all stake holders.

In view of the above direction of the Hon’ble OERC, all the stake holders are hereby requested to send their views on “Draft procedure for Communication and Data Transmission”(downloadable from www.optcl.co.in) to the General Manager, Telecommunication Circle, OPTCL, Bhubaneswar-751022, so as to reach this office latest by 22nd December, 2009, 4 P.M for consideration. The hard copies of the draft procedure can also be obtained from this office on payment of Rs100/-(Rupees one hundred) only towards cost of the document. Any correspondence received after the due date and time shall not be accepted by this office for consideration.




GENERAL MANAGER
TELECOMMUNICATION
Memo No. 2707                                                                                                                                   /Dated 10/12/2009
Copy to the DGM, (CR), OPTCL, Bhubaneswar for information and necessary action. He is requested to take necessary steps for publication of this notice in one edition of ‘THE SAMAJ’ & one edition of ‘THE INDIAN EXPRESS’ dated 12th December,2009 for wide circulation.


GENERAL MANAGER
TELECOMMUNICATION
Memo No. 2708                                                                                                                                  /Dated 10/12/2009
Copy submitted to the Chief General Manager(IT), OPTCL, Bhubaneswar for his kind information with a request to host this public notice in the official portal of OPTCL early.

GENERAL MANAGER
TELECOMMUNICATION
C.C. to –
1) GM(R&T), OPTCL, Bhubaneswar for information and necessary action.
2) CGM(O&M), OPTCL, Bhubaneswar for favour of kind information.
3) Director(Engg),OPTCL, Bhubaneswar for favour of kind information.
4) P.S. to CMD for kind appraisal of CMD, OPTCL.



Draft Procedure on Communication and Data Transmission



Statement of Object and Reasons:
As per the provisions under Section 32, 33, 39 & 40 of the Electricity Act, 2003, The SLDC & STU respectively have been assigned many statutory function and duties. The SLDC being the apex body shall ensure integrated operation of Power system in the State for achieving the maximum economy and efficiency in operation. Similarly, the State Transmission Utility(STU) is required to ensure development of an efficient, coordinated and economical system Intra State Transmission Lines for smooth flow of electricity from a generating station to the load centre.

In order to achieve the above objectives and to implement the Orissa Grid Code Regulation, 2006 as amended from time to time in a equitable and non-discriminatory manner, the Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Limited in short OPTCL i.e. STU hereby make the following procedure for regulating technical standards for connectivity to the grid and establishment of voice and data transmission to SLDC, Bhubaneswar in line with the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2007 and Orissa Grid Code Regulations, 2006.



1) Short title & commencement :
i) These procedures may be called “ Procedure for Communication and Data Transmission” on operational matters, 2009.
ii) These procedures shall come into force on the date of their publication
in the official gazette.


2) Definititions :
All the words, phrases, abbreviations etc. shall have the same meaning as provided in the Electricity Act, 2003, Orissa Grid Regulations, 2006 and Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2007.


3) Responsibility of STU :

The STU shall provide all necessary infrastructure up to all 220KV grid substations for providing voice and data communication interface points (SCADA interface point). 4) Data Requirement :
All the users/requesters/CGPs who are planning to connect to STS or connected to STS shall have to provide all the data necessary for effective control of the transmission system and operation of Power System by SLDC as prescribed in the Orissa Grid Code Regulation, 2006.


5) Communication System Requirement :
All the users/requesters including CGPs etc. who are connected to or planning to connect to STS shall provide necessary RTU, Communication channels as per the recommendation of the STU i.e. OPTCL. However, the users/requesters/CGPs may use the equipments other than the specified by the STU provided that they (User/Requesters/CGPs) furnish an undertaking to the effect that they (User/Requesters/CGPs) shall be wholly responsible for fast and reliable voice/data communication to SLDC in the format annexed in the Schedule-I to this procedure.


6) Applicability of the procedure :
This procedure for voice/data communication shall be applicable to all Users/Requesters/CGPs intend to connect with the State Transmission System as detailed under :
i) All generators/CGPs intend to connect/already connected with the State Transmission System (STS) at a voltage level of 132KV or above with capacity of 5MW and above shall provide their real time data to SLDC through SCADA.
ii) All generators/CGPs with a generation capacity of 25MW or above connected with STS at a voltage level of 33 KV through dedicated feeders and all CGPs/generators of capacity 15MW and above up to 25MW connected through non-dedicated feeders shall provide their real time drawal data to SLDC through SCADA until and unless the above generator/CGP capacity relaxation is amended by OERC.
iii) All Users/Requesters/ connected with STS at 33KV voltage level or above and having contract demand of 10MVA or above shall provide dedicated voice communication system with SLDC until and unless the above generator/CGP capacity relaxation is amended by OERC.


7) Authorized person for all official correspondence :
The General Manager, Telecommunication Circle, OPTCL, Bhubaneswar or any authorized officers of the OPTCL shall act as the Nodal Officer for execution and implementation of this procedure.


8) Submission of application for Voice & Data Communication :
The user upon availing permission of its connectivity to the STS by the authorized officer of OPTCL shall write to the G.M. Telecomn. Circle, OPTCL, Bhubaneswar for preparation of communication system diagram as well as bill of quantities for provision of voice & data communication to the SLDC. The user is also required to send single line diagram of their sub-station and generating station well in advance to the G.M. Telecom. Circle, OPTCL.


9) Approval of the Communication System :
All the users including CGPs shall adhere-to the communication scheme as approved by the G.M. Telecom. Circle, OPTCL or any authorized officer of OPTCL on its behalf. If any deviation is noticed, the user have to execute an undertaking as per the provision of the Clause-5 above in the format available in the Schedule-I of this procedure.


10) Availability of Spares & Test instruments:
It shall be the duty of the User including CGPs who are connected to STS to procure & keep sufficient stock of spares and test instruments as per the recommendation of the STU for smooth and un-interrupted operation of voice and data communication system.


11) Periodic Testing of the SCADA system :
All users including CGPs shall co-operate with STU for periodic testing of the voice & data communication system as per the recommendation of STU.


12) Direction of OPTCL to the Users :
Non-withstanding anything in this procedure, the direction of OPTCL as regard to
voice & data communication shall be adhered-to by the respective Users or CGPs in the interest of reliable & fast voice & data communication necessary for power system operation.


13) Nodal Officer for adjudicating the dispute :
Member Secretary, GCC shall be the Nodal Officer for adjudicating any dispute arising in the implementation of this procedure.


14) Penalty for non-compliance of directions :
Each User/CGPs/Requester who are connected to STS shall have to pay penalty as per the decision of OERC.


15) Power to remove difficulties :
Member Secretary, GCC shall act as the Nodal Officer to remove difficulties arising out of implementation of this procedure.


16) Appeal & Limitation :
Any User/CGPs who are connected to STS may appeal before the Hon’ble Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) against any decision of OPTCL/SLDC in the matter of voice & data communication within three months time from the date of communication of such decision.

Schedule - I
UNDERTAKING


(To be executed before a Notary Public on non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.100/-) I,Sri ………………………………………………. S/o………………………………………… Aged about…….. years, permanent resident of village ………………… P.O……………. P.S……………………….., in the Dist of ………………………., State of ……………..,… The authorized representative of M/s …………………………………………………… ..address…………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………… do hereby solemnly undertake that --

1) M/s……………………………... shall be responsible for round the clock maintenance of all PLCC/SCADA equipment from the sub-station of M/s …………………………. to the nearest SCADA interface point of M/s Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Ltd., a State designated STU for its operating period with effect from the date of commissioning for un-interrupted data/voice communication to the SLDC, Bhubaneswar.

2) M/s ………………………………….. shall keep sufficient spares/cards/modules and other required materials as may be required for smooth maintenance of PLCC & SCADA equipment for its operating period.

3) M/s ……………………………... shall maintain the PLCC/SCADA equipment in such a manner so that SLDC will not face any difficulty due to non-availability of data.

4) In the event of failure of Data/Voice communication continuously for a period of fifteen days or more, Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Ltd., shall be at liberty to disconnect the power supply to M/s …………………………... or take any such action as deemed proper and just to safeguard the interest of SLDC.

5) Any dispute arising out of this undertaking during its validity period, the decision of Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Ltd., shall be final and binding on M/s …………………………….


This undertaking is made on…………………… day of ………………..20… in presence of the witness.

Witness                                                                  For M/s …………………………...



1) a) Signature…………                                             a) Signature…………
b) Full name…………                                                 b) Designation…………….
c) Address……………                                                 c) Full name………………
2) a) Signature…………
b) Full name…………
c) Address…………
 
 
 
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