ABC Of Electricity- Use & Safety

 

ABC- Of ELECTRICITY:

 Digitization , e-commerce and e-governance to all the villages of India has become the top priority subject. Communication & Electricity infrastructure need to be strengthened to remote areas.    24*7 hour quality power supply has become absolute need and is drawing attention of State & Central Ministry of Power & Energy & Central Electricity Authority.

As per policy of Government of India every   dwelling unit need to be provided with Electricity under National Electricity schemes. Energy efficient bulbs are provided at subsidized rates for  replacing the conventional incandescent, fluorescent, CFL, MV & SV fixtures.

In Metropolitan Cities Distribution systems are upgraded. Over head lines are   replaced by underground cable in phased manner. To facilitate Fault isolation, control & change over 11 KV Ring Main Units are provided. These breakers need to be provided with provision to send message to concerned area distribution Engineer / Service station when these OD/ VL’s trip. Smart metering with scada control are provided for Energy management. 

A B C- Always Be careful with the use of this essential abstract friendly commodity. Check before use. Follow safety precautions recommended by the supplier/ equipment manufacturer & State Electrical Inspectorate. Like KYC in financial & Service organizations for an Electricity user “K Y D” has become most essential. Know Your Distribution.  The feeder or RMU- Number / Distribution Transformer from which power supply is given to our house or commercial installation to report to central service station for any complaints. As per present amended Electricity & distribution Code by KERC (Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission) after providing new service connection with an R R Number (Revenue Register Number) Service Certificate with a copy of the agreement is provided to the representative of registered consumer present at the time of service.

Use of alternate sources of supply like DG set, Solar/ wind Power & UPS to be got executed by licensed authorised Electrical agencies and made known to all the users in home. Earth connection and controls like MCB, RCCB ELCB plays a main role in providing safety to electrical installation & users.