ID ASSIGNMENT

ORGRANISATION : POWERGRID
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(Answer to question 2 is based on a report by IFC )

1. (How is it related to physics)

The Power grid corporation of India transmits power across the
nation. We as physicists deal with energy production and
transmission and losses during transmission throughout our field.

2. (Environmental policy)
a.
POWERGRID undertakes an analysis of alternative route options (at
least 3 alternate alignments) for Transmission Lines and locations
for sub stations during screening and scoping, in consultation with
relevant environmental and social staff in POWERGRID.
b.
POWERGRID ensures that diesel generator set emissions (though
these are for standby operation only) meets WBG (world bank
group)/IFC(international finance corp) norms.
c.
On account of POWERGRIDs operations no material long term
increment in ground level concentration of suspended particulate
matter (SPM), respirable particulate matter (RPM), Sulphur di-oxide
(SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) as also noise levels is expected
d.
The Company ensures that any cleaning chemicals and refrigerant
used in air conditioning system as also the fire extinguishers gases,
comply with the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules set by the
Government of India.
e.
None of POWERGRIDs power transformers use oils containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). POWERGRID has procedures in place

to test and monitor PCB presence in transformer oils and ensures

that these remain within accepted limits.
f.
Hazardous wastes generated on the Companys sub-station
premises include spent transformer oil, lubricants, dielectric
containing waste equipment, oils from DG set & breakers, batteries,
gaskets/other maintenance wastes, oil filter and used oil & chemical
drums. The Companys practices relating to handling and disposal of
hazardous wastes are consistent with applicable laws.
g.
To prevent loss of top soil during construction as also to prevent
sedimentation of surface water bodies, POWERGRID, where
required, implements erosion control measures including among
other measures: slope stabilization, avoidance of excavation during
monsoon/rainy season; pit water discharge in a manner to avoid
sedimentation of water bodies and wetlands; segregation and
separate stockpiling of top soil; and spreading back of the topsoil
after completion of work.
h.
POWERGRID believes in transparency. It is the first PSU in India to
have brought about its own Sustainability Report which highlights
the measures undertaken to ensure sustainable development based
on the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) guidelines.

3. (Courses which involve this )

a. ID1200 : Physics of environment, techniques of monitoring
pollution.
b. PH5040: Electronics. Efficient transfer of electricity in analog
electronics may help to improve transmission loss.
c. PH5020 Electromagnetic theory: Transmission of current, power
dissipation. Provides a theoretical base for the above.
d. PH2070: Biological physics: A better understanding of biological
processes will lead to an understanding of what disturbs the
processes.

4. (Critique)
a.
The criteria used to compare alternative Transmission Line routes
and substation sites mainly include avoidance of wildlife
sanctuaries, national parks, reserved forests, and high tree areas.
The criteria are detailed and cover most of the environmental

impacts associated with the projects. (This point is based on our

reading of the policy as citizens.)
b.
The criteria in point a question 2 also include things like economic
feasibility, capital, etc. These are valid criteria for a corporation but
there is a possibility of a bias towards these over the ecological
criteria in choosing transmission routes.

ASSIGNMENT GROUP NUMBER : 269

PH14B009 (TANAY KIBE)
PH14B007 (SHASWATA ROY)
PH14B008 (SUDHA RAM PURANDHAR REDDY)
PH14B010 (YASH TAMRAKAR)