The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Paavai College of Engineering, Namakkal, organized a one-day industrial visit to K.R. Thoppur Substation on 29.10.2025 (Wednesday). The visit aimed to enhance students’ practical understanding of electrical power transmission and distribution systems, as well as the equipment layout and protection mechanisms used in substations. A total of 41 students from the third year of the EEE Department, accompanied by faculty members Mr. P. Gopinathan and Mr. N. Mohanasundaram, participated in the visit.
The visit commenced with an introductory session by the substation officials, who briefed the students on the purpose, operation, and safety measures of the substation. Students were divided into two batches and guided through various functional areas, including the Control Room, Transformer Yard, Switchyard Section, and Protection and Grounding System. Throughout the visit, engineers interacted with the students, addressed their queries, and emphasized the importance of preventive maintenance, system reliability, and energy efficiency in substation operations.
The Department extends its sincere gratitude to the officials of K.R. Thoppur Substation for their cooperation and guidance. The visit was coordinated by Dr. A. Rathinam and Prof. D. Saravanan.
