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2012 Paris Session

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Optimisation of existing right of ways in Transmission Network supplying


city of Mumbai- Challenges and Solutions
P MURUGAN
U K MAHARAJA
S S PATHAK
DESHMUKHeshmukh
Tata Power Company Ltd.
India
pmurugan@tatapower.com

Mega

S V SURANGE

S.V.

Massive all round infrastructure development undertaken, in and around mega city of Mumbai
had led to rapid increase in electricity requirement. This has necessitated augmentation
of
existingof Transmissionexisting networkTransmission network for supplyingfor supplying
electricity to various load centres.
The geography of the island city (three sides-sea and one side-mountain) has further
compounded the challenges faced while augmenting the transmission capacities , due to
restricted land access for developing new transmission line network. The creeks surrounding
the island city and environment environmental regulations pose a great hindrance in establishing
new lines through use of new Right of Ways. Due to heavy congestion within the city , the
lines at the most could be brought and terminated at the periphery of the city , and to transmit
power to load centres through, under ground cables is the obvious choice, but the cost is very
high. It is therefore vitally important to electrically optimise the existing right of ways. TATA
POWER have been exploring various options to optimise existing ROW based on the
technological development . The solution may differ from case to case based on the system
conditions , load growth , environmental constraints and availability of corridors for carrying
out modifications planned, which may offer optimum techno- economic acceptable alternative.
This paper focuses on the challenges faced and the solutions adopted by TATA POWER for
optimizing Right of ways to meet the load growth.
TATA POWER hasPOWER has been operating 1218 circuit-kms km ofof Transmission network
in Mumbai area at various voltage levels , supplying Extra High Voltage substations .
Optimization of existing Right of Ways has been one of the key drivers of transmission
planning process. The The solution approach adopted toadopted to achieve the purposethis
purpose, is based on the following three optionsis of two fold i.e.
(Ref. sketch attached)
a) Enhance the ampacity of line by using higher size of conductor
b) Use of High Ampacity conductor on the same line towers

bc) Upgrade line to next higher voltage level by replacing tower towers, conductorconductors
and insulators . Although
Option - a) , is relatively simpler to implement as compared to option - b), however , it requires
a detailed study of the mechanical strength of existing line towers , and insulator ageing ,
and condition of clamps and hardware is a must before to decideing that the the next higher
size of the conductor , that can be safely used on the line.
Use of High TemperatureHigh lowTemperature saglow sag conductor is another option
(option b)
for up rating up-rating existing linesfeasible alternative . It is very effective in
metropolitan areas where there is little scope of for additional Right of WayWays. This option
can be implemented on parallel lines , when one circuit can be taken out for conductor
replacement , while other line meets the load.
Option c b) involves design of the new line using existing Rights Right of WayWays ,
keeping in view the critical locations where special measures to achieve safe clearances may
be planned. Since mostSince ofmost of the construction activitiesconstruction activities are
carriedare carried out underneathout theunderneath the existing Right of WayWays, frequent
outages of the existing lines should be envisaged during planning. The other challenges faced
include handling of sensitive
environmental issues , protection of Flora and Fauna ,
Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Project affected Persons under Rights Right of Way Ways,
handling of probable litigation during land requisition acquisition by means of up gradation upgradation to next higher voltage with additional circuits, enhancement of capacity increase through
new high ampacity conductor etc, wherever required.
This paperThis highlightspaper highlights
the projectsthe projects undertaken by TATA
POWER forPOWER for Transmission network augmentationnetwork augmentation through
optimization of existing Right of Waysof whereWays differentwhere methodologiesdifferent
methodologies were implemented.
Up ratingUp rating of 110 kV LineskV
Chembur line (106 km)

KhopoliLines Khopoli Mankhurd and Khopoli

This modification facilitated enhancement of line capacity from 105 MVA to 172 MVA by
replacement of existing Panther conductor with Twin wolf conductor , maintaining the same
line towers . This project was based on option (a) , it has facilitated connection of additional
generating capacity of 40 MW at Lodhivali.
Up rating Uprating of 110 kV Borivali- Malad lines (D/C) and 110 kV Salestte Saki lines
(D/C) using High Temperature Low Sag conductor (8 km each)
This case highlights how the use of High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductor
(Aluminium Conductor Core reinforced) in place of the existing conductor has led to
enhancement of line capacity from 150MVA to 315MVA . Although tower design was
retained the same , the stringing of conductor and other installation practices called for
special precautions when compared to conventional conductor replacement. Study of different
High Temperature Low Sag Conductors namely Gap type ( GZTACSR ) , INVAR-STACIR and
ACCR (Aluminium conductor Core Reinforced ) was carried out . Based on the study ,
ACCR conductor was selected for replacing existing ACSR conductor. In addition to
physical properties conforming with the existing tower strength , and electrical clearances ,
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the replacement called for specific considerations during actual installation . A different
set of gadgets including tensioner puller assembly , special rollers , was required to
installation of ACCR conductor. Since the installation practices for ACCR are significantly
different from those for of conventional conductor , training of personnel involved in execution
is utmost important . In sync with up rating up-rating line using ACCR , up rating up-rating
of terminal equipment at both the ends was also carried out successfully .

Construction of 220 kV Trombay -Dharavi Salsette line and Salsette


existing Right of Way of 110 kV line. ( 32(32 km)

Saki line using

This caseThis case


highlights howhighlights how
quantum jumpquantum jump in
transmission capacitytransmission capacity could be achieved using the samethe same Right of
Way .Way. 4 circuits of 220kV lines have been planned using Right of ways of existing 110 kV
double circuit lines , to meet the load growth in Northern Mumbai . The scheme involved up
grading upgrading existing 110 kV Trombay- Dharavi line and Dharavi - Salsette line to 220
kV Trombay- Salsette and Trombay - Salsette Saki lines using existing Right of WayoW and
installing 220 kV Towers . Since line- route traversed through thickly populated areas and
mangroves in creek , during execution of the project, a number of socio -environmental
challenges have been faced. during execution of the project.

In order toorder
furtherto further optimize ,installationoptimize existing Right of Ways,
installation of tubular pole in the existing foundation of the tower is also being explored, where
lattice type four circuits, conventional tower can not be installed. This methodology will enable
installation of 4 circuit lines in place of two circuits. Simultaneously. It permits to in addition to
enhance enhancing the voltage from 110 kV to 220 kV, with reduced footprints..

SKETCH SHOWING OPTIONS ADOPTED FOR OPTIMISATION OF


EXISTING RoW
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OPTION-(a) showing 110kV KHOPOLI-MANKHURD and KHOPOLICHEMBUR line by replacing Panther conductor 0.2 ACSR(200sq. mm Al) to
Twin Wolf conductor 0.15 ACSR(2x150 sq. mm Al) using higher size of the
conductor on existing line towers (106 Km).
OPTION-(b) showing 110kV BORIVALI-MALAD lines and SALSETTE-SAKI
lines using High Temperature Low Sag Conductor (8km each).
OPTION- (c) showing 220kV TROMBAY-DHARAVI-SALSETTE line and
SALSETTE- SAKI line using existing RoW of 110kV line (32Km).

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