ID: 58368
Title: Good screen earthing essential for MV XLPE cables
Author: Ashok Saigal
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 5, Mayl 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: MV XLPE cables
Abstract: Increasing number of field problems with MV XLPE cables during service are being traced back to improper earthing of the screen of cable. This aspect is not receving due consideration specially in distribution systems.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58367
Title: Hydro power scenario in Kerala
Author: M P Singh
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 5, Mayl 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: hydropower plants, hermal/nuclear power plants
Abstract: Power development in Kerala has been based mainly on exploitation of hydropower as Kerala state had been blessed with abundant hydro power potential nad has no deposits of coal, oil and gases. State has to turn increasingly on thermal power and it shares from Central Sector thermal/nuclear power plants for meeting its growing demands.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58366
Title: Synthetic ester transformer fluid to increase safety and reliability in oil filled transformers
Author: Mark Lashbrook, Nitin Satija and Russell Martin
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 5, Mayl 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Transformers
Abstract: The electricity industry in India is fast growing and the demand for power is ever increasing. If is estimated that the demand for electricity will double in the next decade and with this comes some major challenges for transmission and distribution networks. The need for new transformers is obvious, but in addition, there needs to be an increase in efficiency and reliability of the new equipment to ensure that running costs do not spiral out of control. Overloading is common place at present and overloaded transformers represent a major risk, through fires and short lifetime.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58365
Title: New insulation schemes for geriatric (old aged) power transformers optimizing resources
Author: Sailesh Purohit and Thomas Lim
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 5, Mayl 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: power transformer, hybrid insulation system
Abstract: With the changing load pattern from linear to the nonlinear loading, the impact on power transformers to age faster. In addition, these power transformers, installed around 25 years back, are also reaching their end of life. The power transformer design needs a re-look in light of the availability of advanced insulating materials and international standards (IEEE 1276) on such applications. The power transformers use a conventional insulation system based on cellulose solid insulation immersed in mineral oil, which limits the maximum continuous operating temperatures to 1200C for thermally upgraded cellulose and 1050C for the mineral oil. However, by replacing this conventional insulation system wiht a hybrid insulation system composed of high temperature insulation materials and cellulose, the hybrid system allows the power transformer to withstand higher temperatrue without the associated effects of higher degradation.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58364
Title: Effects of high voltage transmission lines on humans and plants
Author: Jignesh Parwar
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 5, Mayl 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: electromagnetic fields, transmission lines
Abstract: By increasing population of the world, towns are expanding, many buildings construct near high voltage overhead power transmission line. The increase of power demand has increased the need for transmitting huge amount of power over long distances. Large transmission lines configurations with high voltage and current levels generate large values of electric and magnetic fields stresses which affect the human being and the nearby objects located at ground surfaces. This needs to be investigating the effects of electromagnetic fields near the transmission lines on human health.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58363
Title: Thermal power is the lifeline of power generation in India
Author: Dr P K Vasudeva
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 5, Mayl 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Thermal power station, Rankine cycle, CO2 emissions
Abstract: A thermal power station is a power plant in which the prime mover is steaming driven. Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam turbine, which drives an electrical generator. After it passes through the turbine, the steam is condensed in a condenser and recycled to where it was heated; this is known as a Rankine cycle. The greatest variation in the design of thermal power stations is due to the different fuel sources. Some prefer to use the term energy centre because such facilities convert forms of heat energy into electricity. Some thermal power plants also deliver heat energy for industrial purposes, for district heating, or for desalination of water as well as delivering electrical power. A large part of human CO2 emissions comes from fossil fuelled thermal power plants; efforts to reduce these outputs are various and widespread.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58362
Title: Safe practices for power cable accessories installation and eliminating related fire hazards
Author: Sanjay Jha
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Power cable systems
Abstract: Power cable systems are very critical part of the power distribution systems in any process industry. Any unforeseen failure of cables or its joints and terminations could be a very serious affair with respect to huge production losses and associated safety hazards. This is all the more true when it comes to oil and gas industry as the environment could possibly be contaminated with explosive gas and air mixtures. Besides, contamination in air, the underground buried cable and cable joints may also be subjected to ingress of hydrocarbons present in the soil leading to deterioration of the materials used in the joint.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58361
Title: MNRE RFIC mandate for solar panels and how to comply with it effectively
Author: S Ujwala
Editor: Mr Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: A Chary Publication, Vol 53, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: National Action Plan, Climate Change,
Abstract: The development of solar energy technology in India is part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change which is identified as a national mission- the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)- and approved by the government. The mission aims to penetrate solar technology in order to contribute to India ' s long-term energy security as well as the country ' s ecological security. JNNSM also aims to establish India as a global leader in the field and to produce 20,000 MW of solar energy by 2020.
Location: TE12, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58360
Title: Comparison of initial professional training of senior forestry personnal in India
Author: Shashi Paul and Pramod Chand Lakra
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Indian Forest Service (IFS), State Forest Service (SFS), Range officers (ROs)
Abstract: Forest resources of India which are mainly under the control of Government are managed by Forest Department. Indian Forest Service (IFS), State Forest Service (SFS) and Range Officers (ROs) are the three services ment for the management of the forest were constituted by British Government and are more than one hundred years old. For the initial professional training of these three services Union Government is responsible and for this purpose there are specialized institutes established in different parts of country. Entry level requriements for these three services are almost same but there is a difference in the level of competition. Training pattern is different for these three services but otherwise similar in their contents with few differences in details. On the whole, there does not look any co-ordination in development of curriculum of these three trainings. They need a better co-ordination and synchronization, keeping in view the job requiements at three levels. A unified command for three trainings below the level of Ministry of Environment and Forests may prove to be helpful in this direction.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58359
Title: Forestry education and training in Jammu and Kashmir
Author: M A Islam, S A Gangoo and R Bayal
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Forestry education and training, Jammu and Kashmir, Augmentation of infrastructure upgradation, Interinstitutional linkages
Abstract: Foresty education and training in Jammu and Kashmir has a long history of more than 100 years with the advent of scientifica forest management. The forestry education and training in the state may be categorized broadly as training of IFS, SFS and FROs at national level academy, training colleges and schools and training of sub-ordinate personnel viz., Forester, By. Foresters, Forest Protection Guards, Watchers, Class IV Employee, etc. In the state-run training schools, U.G., P. G and Doctoral Programme in SAUs and specific training of in-service officers/officials in the Directorate of Forest Education (DFE) colleges, ICFRE institutes, ICAR institutes, WII, Dehradun, etc. Desppite many major initiatives, the forestry education and training need a shift of paradigm to keep pace with current development and future challenges in the state. The forestry institutes require augmentation of infrastructures, upgradation of the existing system and strengthening the inter-institutional linkages. The career opportunities for forestry professionals required to be created in private, government and non-government organizations in the state.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58358
Title: Challenges of professional forestry eduation - a thought
Author: A K Lahiri
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Ecofriendly livelihood, ecosystem, biodiversity, NWFP
Abstract: Gradually holistic management of forests being aimed to obtain tangilbe and intangible benefits the forest communities and other stakeholders are being involved for sustainable managment of forests. Already the process has been initiated but there are successes and failures and there is need for research inputs. So suggestion has been made to include certain subjects/topics in the curriculum and also need to carryout researches to provide appropriate inputs for training by the various universities, institutes carrying researches and running academic courses and also input s for training by the various universities, institutes carrying researches and running academic courses and also input from the success stories and best practices from the field to carry out the challenging taks of conservation.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58357
Title: Growth and development of training for senior forestry personnel of India
Author: Shashi Paul and T Rabikumar
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Indian Forest College (IFC), Superior Forest Service training (SFS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) training
Abstract: Present Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) was established as Indian Forest College, as a part of Forest Research Institute, in the year 1938, for training of senior most cadre of forest service of the country. This institute started with a small number of trainees for Superior Forest Service (SFS) but soon become the centre for catering the training needs of neighbouring countries also. Syllabus of training and infrastructure supporting training activities underwent many changes, in the journey of 74 years. It became a centre for training of Indian Forest Service (IFS) porbationers when service was reconstituted in 1966. In 1987, it became an institute directly under Ministry of Environment and Forests and was upgraded to the status of academy from college and was renamed as Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. Though it still fulfills the basic mandate of training inital recrutis to IFS, but it has also taken up the responsibility of training of in-service officers of IFS, to keep them updated. In 21st century, its mandate has further been expanded to include the sensitization programmes for other stakeholders like police officers, revenue service officers, administrative service officers and judicial officers, etc.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58356
Title: Forestry education at the state agricultural universities; Opportunities and future perspective
Author: M N Ramesha, H V Srinidhi, S K Dubey and N K Janoo
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Forestry education, opportunities and future prospective, forest resources, reorientation
Abstract: Amid contemporary global issues, education system particularly requires paradigm shift in its approach and contents. Considering this teh article intended to highlights required outlook of forestry education at state agricultural universities in terms of engagement of trained professionals for treading through new frontier areas, creation of new positions to expand and enhance their services, curriculum reorientation according to changes in society, economy and climate, and exploration of opportunities to train future human-ware required for teaching as well as for sustainable management of forest resource by taking into account gren economy concept and future investment pattern. Current trend of system based research also calls for network and consortium research project among universities, research institutes, forest departments and industries which provides opportunity for students and facultry test realty and abridge gap between professional demand and skill and leaning attained.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58355
Title: Applications of geospatial technology in forestry research and education: An overview
Author: Jawaid Ashraf
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Forest, Remote sensing, GIS, Forest management, biomass, climate change
Abstract: Forest and trees provide various goods and services to mankind for livelihood purposes since time immemorial. Remote sensing is a way of acquiring information about the surface of the earth without actually being in contact with it. Remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) has wide application in forestry as well as other sectors like agriculture, infrastructural (urban ) development, etc. Satellite remote sensing technologies can also be used as a tool for monitoring, assessment, reporting and verification of carbon credits and co-benefits under an eventual REDD mechanism. Remote sensing has facilitated extraordinary advances in the modeling, mapping, and understanding of forestry and ecosystems. For carrying out the quality research and education, there is a need for highly motivated and committed teachers, researchers and scientists starving for excellence. Therefore, effective human resource development efforts are vital for ensuring productive output as subject experts of remote sensing and GIS by carrying out the proper planning and its implementation particularly in the field of forestry education and research. These efforts have to be systematiclly planned and implemented. Scientists from different disciplines of forestry have joined the hands with geographers in geospatial satelitte technology for a variety of forest -related issues and its applications which is reviewed in this paper.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 58354
Title: Physical fitness: An essential component of forestry training and profession
Author: Mohit Gera
Editor: Dr P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 4, April 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: The Forestry
Keywords: Physical fitness, strength, cardiovascular endurance, agility, speed, power
Abstract: Physical fitness has long been accepted as one of the vital requirements of forestry profession at all levels. Higher levels of physical fitness ensures that a person taking up forestry profession is able to endure the unique and tough conditions of the service wherein one may have to walk miles in remote areas, climb mountains and face harships of rigorous life while serving in remote areas with limited resources. The article tracks the roots of physical fitness from the ancient times and discusses the physical training needs at the entry level as well as during the service period of a forester. Physical training needs for women foresters have also been highlighted. The article concludes that the benefits of physical activity have been shown to be effective across the gender and lifespan, which must motivate the young forestry trainees to take up physical training more seriously and make it a regular habit in order to ensure higher levels of performance and enjoy the sustained health benefits.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None