Online Monitoring of Electricity Feeders in TGSPDCL: Musharraf Faruqui

Hyderabad: The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) is adopting Feeder Outage Management System (FOMS) technology for its 11 KV feeders to facilitate the prompt identification and resolution of power supply issues, according to Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Faruqui.

Faruqui explained that this system automatically pinpoints the damaged or faulty sections within the feeder. Geographical Information System (GIS) data is transmitted to the relevant Assistant Engineer via the SASA app, accompanied by a buzzer alert to help them easily locate the defect. This innovation will ensure that electrical repair teams can reach the affected sites swiftly to restore power.

Faruqui further mentioned that the duration of the outage can be monitored in real time, with updates available up to the level of the CMD.

As part of the process, this technology will be incorporated in 8,621 (GHMC - 3412 & Rural 5209) 11 KV feeders within the organisation. At present, the technology has been implemented in 4,433 (GHMC - 1353 & Rural 3081) 11 KV feeders. For the remaining feeders, 2,000 feeders will be implemented by the end of March and the remaining feeders by the end of April, Musharraf Faruqui said.

Speaking in a video conference with the Superintending Engineers and Chief Engineers of all circles/zones under the organisation on Monday, the CMD said that the Yasangi agriculture season is currently at its peak in the Telangana State and the demand is close to 17,000 Megawatts.

"The peak demand and highest consumption are also being recorded in the Discom area. The officials and staff should be more vigilant and ensure that no problems arise in terms of power supply," he said.