The Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) at Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, organized an insightful industrial field visit to the 220/110/33 kV Kundara Substation on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Designed for S5 and S7 Electrical Engineering students, the visit offered a practical dive into large-scale electrical infrastructure.
Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom
While academic coursework establishes foundational concepts of power transmission and distribution, observing real-world high-voltage systems provides indispensable perspective. Guided by domain experts and faculty, students examined operational workflows, safety protocols, and key infrastructure supporting the regional power grid.
Key Learning Highlights:
220 kV Substation Architecture: Comprehensive overview of grid operations, busbar arrangements, and voltage stepped-down mechanisms.
Power Transformers & Switchyard Components: Direct observation of core equipment including tap changers, cooling systems, and switchyard bus systems.
Protection Systems: Demonstrations of circuit breakers, isolators, and relay protections designed to isolate grid faults safely.
Control & SCADA Systems: Exposure to modern automated monitoring, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and real-time power flow tracking.
Maintenance & Safety Protocols: Industry-standard safety procedures, grounding practices, and routine maintenance routines necessary for operating high-voltage environments.
Powering Future Engineers
The field visit aligns with Bishop Jerome Institute’s commitment to providing industry-relevant education under the mantra "Learn • Observe • Grow." By connecting classroom power systems theory with live utility operations, students gained real-world exposure essential for their future careers in electrical engineering.