THIAGARAJAR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

ALAGAPPANAGAR

PROJECT REPORT

ON

KERALA AGRO MACHINERY CORPORATION LIMITED

SUBMITTED BY

EDWIN C T

AUSTIN RODRIX

C U ANANDUKRISHNAN

ARJUN KRISHNA C U

ASWIN A K

DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

2022-2023
1. Introduction

2. Acknowledgement

3. Vision and Mission

4. Single line layout of Electrical installation

5. Organizational structure of industry

6. Process layout of industry

7. Copy of electricity bill

8. Power factor improvement methods

9. Capacitor panel details

10. Earthing details

11. Different types of lamps

12. Fire and safety

 INTRODUCTION

Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Ltd. (KAMCO) was established in

the year 1973 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kerala Agro Industries

Corporation Ltd. (KAIC), Trivandrum, for manufacture of agricultural

machinery specifically Power Tillers and Diesel Engines. Subsequently

KAMCO became a separate Govt. of Kerala undertaking in 1986. Paid up

capital is Rs. 161 lakh Present Net Worth of the Company is Rs.

6014.14 lakh. Total work force at present is 567 Certified for ISO 9001

- 2000 version from September 2002.

At present, KAMCO has four units located at Athani and Kalamassery in

Ernakulam District, at Kanjikode in Palakkad District and at Mala in

Trichur dist. With the present work force KAMCO can produce 8400

Power Tillers & 1200 Power Reapers per annum.

In Athani, the industry working in two shifts. The first shift starts from

7 am to 3 pm and the second shift starts from 2 pm to 10 pm. The

triller unit takes 11KV supply with a 750KVA, 11KV/415V indoor

transformer and contains a diesel generator of capacity 320KVA.

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to express our special gratitude to our principal In-

charge Mr. Tony Paul, our Head of department Mr. Sebi N P and our

faculties who helped us in our industrial visit at Kerala Agro Machinery

Corporation Limited (KAMCO)- Athani in a duration of five days. We are

gladly thankful to Mr. M C Vijayakumar (H R Manager), Mrs. Surabhi M

P (Deputy manager of Electrical maintenance) and the technicians Mr.

Shiju M P, Mr. Rohit K C, Mr. Sanal M P who taught us about the

industrial management and electrical power systems.

 VISION AND MISSION

VISION

The objectives of the Company are to manufacture in India, either in collaboration

with or otherwise or import & trade agricultural machinery like Tractors, Power
Tillers, Power Reapers, combine harvester, Transplanter, Diesel Engines, Pump
sets, Implements, accessories and spares thereto. The objectives also include
establishment of engineering workshops/repair shops to undertake repairs and
servicing of agricultural machinery or other machinery, equipment, implements
and tools.

Assembly Unit was established in 1970 at Athani by M/s. Kerala Agro Industries
Corporation for the assembly of Kubota Power Tillers in technical collaboration
with M/s.Kubota Ltd., Japan, the world's leading manufacturer of Power Tillers
and other agricultural machinery. On expiry of the collaboration, KAMCO
manufactures power tillers with their own facilities.

KAMCO Power Tillers have become the most sought-after Power Tillers in India
because of their quality and reliability.
MISSION

KAMCO's manufacturing facilities include Special Purpose Machines,

specially built General Purpose Machines, and Imported machines. The

inspection facilities include modern inspection & testing equipment.

KAMCO have their own Metrology, Calibration & Engin e Test Lab.

The following are the main Activities of the Company.

a) Manufacturing and marketing of Agriculture machines like Power

Tillers, Tractors, Power Reaper, Diesel Engines etc.

b) Power Tiller produced at Athani & Palakkad units. Major

components for Power Tiller are manufactured at Athani and all other

components bought out from dedicated Venders in India. There are

around 250 vendors now.

c) Kalamassery unit produce Engine for Power Tiller

d) Power Reaper produced at Mala

e) Trading/manufacturing of other farm machines.

SINGLE LINE LAYOUT OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF INDUSTRY
PROCESS LAYOUT OF INDUSTRY
The above picture shows the layout of the plant where the Power Tiller

KMB200, Power Tiller Super DI SS and Power Tiller Super DI are

manufactured. This plant is also known as Tiller plant. The tiller parts

like handle bars, livers, axels, chains, lights, etc. are imported from

small vendors. The plant contains 20+ lathe machineries which are

used for vertical drilling, horizontal drilling, etc. with single and

multiple bits. After the required drilling and boring processes, the

assembling works of gearbox and engine starts. The nuts and bolts are

tightening using pneumatic screw tightening machine which are

powered by compressor room. Then the engines are subjected to t he

painting process. The paint is sprayed in two steps and dried under a

drying machine. Next, the whole tiller is assembled by two stages and

surrender for the quality checks.

COPY OF DEMAND NOTICE
 POWER FACTOR IMPROVEMENT METHODS

CAPACITOR BANK

A capacitor bank is used for reactive power compensation and power

factor correction in the industry. Capacitor banks are mainly used to

enhance the electrical supply quality and enhance the power systems

efficiency. Capacitor banks reduce the phase dif ference between the

voltage and current.

STATIC CAPACITORS

The capacitor (generally known as static capacitor) drawn a leading

current and partly or completely neutralizes the lagging reactive

component of load current. This raises the power factor of the load.

Static capacitors are invariably used for power factor improvement in

factories. They have very small losses or higher efficiency (about

99.6%). Requires almost no maintenance. Low initial cost. For 3-ø

loads, the capacitors can be connected in delta or star as shown in fig

below.
 FIRE AND SAFETY

Industrial Fire Safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the

destruction caused by fire.

Industrial Fire Safety measures include those that are intended to

prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit

the development and effects of a fire after it starts.

Industrial fire safety is primarily a management activity which is

concerned with Reducing, Controlling and Eliminating fire accident from

the industries or industrial units.

Common Causes For Fire Hazards In

Industries - Electrical systems that are overloaded, resulting in hot

wiring or connections, or failed components

Combustible storage areas with insufficient protection

Combustibles near equipment that generates heat, flame, or sparks

Candles and other open flames

Smoking (Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, etc.)

Equipment that generates heat and utilizes combustible materials.

FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

Fire hydrant installation consists of a system of pipe work connected

directly to the water supply main to provide water to each and every

hydrant outlet and is intended to provide water for the firemen to fight

a fire. Hydrants are devices for extracting water from pipelines and

water distribution systems. In the event of a fire outbreak, a fire

hydrant can assure fast water supply. The connections to the pipes are

tapped with so-called hydrant wrenches and hydrant standpipes and are

further connected to the fire trucks.

DRY CHEMICAL POWDER

Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin

layer of dust, separating the fuel from the oxygen in the air. The

powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire, so these

extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out fire.

Dry chemical extinguishers with powder

designed for Class B and C fires may be located

in places such as commercial kitchens or areas

with flammable liquids.

CLASSES OF FIRE

Class A: solid materials such as wood or paper, fabric, and some

plastics.
Class B: liquids or gas such as alcohol, ether, gasoline, or grease .

Class C: electrical failure from appliances, electronic equipment, and

wiring.

Class D: metallic substances such as sodium, titanium, zirconium, or

magnesium.

Class K: grease or oil fires specifically from cooking.

CARBON DIOXIDE

Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are filled with non -flammable carbon

dioxide gas under extreme pressure. You can recogniz e a CO2

extinguisher by its hard horn and lack of pressure gauge. The pressure

in the cylinder is so great that when you use one of these

extinguishers, bits of dry ice may shoot out the horn. CO2 cylinders are

red and range in size from 5 lbs to 100 lbs o r larger. In the larger

sizes, the hard horn will be located on the end of a long, flexible hose.
CO2s are designed for Class B and C

(flammable liquid and electrical) fires only.

Carbon dioxide extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away

the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very

cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as

well. CO2s may be ineffective at extinguishing Class A fires because

they may not be able to displace enough oxygen to su ccessfully put the

fire out. Class A materials may also smolder and re-ignite. CO2s will

frequently be found in laboratories, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and

flammable liquid storage areas.