FE/INT/RPRT/2021/08/14

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY–BANGLADESH (AIUB)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

INTERNSHIP AFFILIATION REPORT ON

BANGLADESH RURAL ELECTRIFICATION BOARD

An Internship Report Presented to the

DEPARTMENT OF EEE
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Submitted By
Sourav Das
18-374000-1
Department of EEE

Supervised By
KAWSHIK SHIKDER
Assistant Professor, Department of EEE

Date of Submission: 28, 9, 2021

 LETTER OF SUBMITTAL
14 September 2021

Kawshik Shikder

Lecturer, Department of EEE

American International University-Bangladesh

Subject: Letter of submittal

Dear Sir,

With due respect, I am a student of the EEE department from American International University-
Bangladesh (AIUB) submitting the report “Switchgear and protective relay in BREB” for partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree in B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In this
internship program I have learned about the distribution system and its working principle of BREB. I
would like to express my gratitude towards Faculty of Engineering, AIUB and BREB for giving me
such a learning opportunity.

I hope you would be enough to accept my internship report.

Yours Sincerely,

Sourav Das

ID-18-37400-1

Department of EEE

Signature

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Letter of Endorsement
The Internship Affiliation Report entitled “Electricity supply system in BREB”, has been submitted to
the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and Department of EEE, Faculty of
Engineering (FE) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering by Sourav Das & 18-37400-1. This report is presented to the Internship Committee for
evaluation and has been accepted.

(Any opinions, suggestions made in this report are entirely that of the author of the report. The
University does not condone nor reject any of these opinions or suggestions.)

KAWSHIK SHIKDER Md. Sheikh Farid

Internship Supervisor(academic) Internship Supervisor(industry)
Assistant Professor Assistant General Manager

Dean/Associate Dean/Director
Faculty of Engineering

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 Acknowledgement
First and foremost, I want to express my thankfulness to the almighty God for allowing me to complete
my internship on time.
I'd like to express my gratitude to KAWSHIK SHIKDER, my academics supervisor, for his support
and guidance throughout the internship. I'd also want to thank Shak Farid, (AGM) BREB, my
organization supervisor, for guiding me throughout my internship. I'm also thankful to each of my
coworkers for making me feel at ease throughout the entire thing. Finally, I would like to convey my
gratefulness to the Faculty of Engineering at American International University – Bangladesh, as well
as the internship committee, for their guidance and providing me with chance to participate in this
program.

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Table of Contents
TOPICS Page no.

I. Title Page 1
II. Letter of Submittal 2
III. Letter of Endorsement 3
IV. Acknowledgement 4
V. Table of Content 5
VI. List of Tables &Figures 6

1. Introduction 7
1.1. Organization Profile 7
1.2. Rationale for Internship 9
1.3. Objectives of Report 10
2. Organizational Endeavors 11
2.1. Organization Affiliations 11
2.2. Technical Information of Associated Department 12
2.3. Other Relevant Activities 12
3. Allocated Tasks 14
3.1. Intern’s Assignment 14
3.2. Technological Attributes 14
3.3. Challenges Encountered 22
3.4. Norms of Engineering Practice
4. Acquired Knowledge 25
4.1. Technological Learnings 25
4.2. Professional Skills 26
4.2.1. Maintain hierarchy 26
4.2.2. Intern’s interaction with his reporting manager and co-workers 26
4.2.3. Presentations, Assignments 27
4.2.4. Time management
27
4.3. Recognizing the need for professional skills
4.3.1 Motivation for Professional Development 27
4.3.2 Recognizing the need for professional skills 27
4.4 Participation in Professional societies and meetings 28
4.4.1 Participation in Team Meetings 28
4.4.2 Participation in Professional Societies 29

5 Conclusion 30
5.3 Internship Review 30
5.4 Impact on Career Planning 30

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 5.5 University-Organizational Affiliation 30
5.6 Recommendations for Future strategic actions 30

6 Recommendation Letter 32
7 References 33
8 Appendices 34

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 List of Tables & Figures
TITLES Page no.
Fig 1.1 Chairman and full-time executive members 8
Fig 1.2 Six part-time executive members 9
Fig 2.1 Pia diagram of BREB consumers 12
Fig 3.1 10/14 MVA power transformer 16
Fig 3.2 Conservator tank and external cooling system 16
Fig 3.3 Tap changer connection and Core structure and winding process 16
Fig 3.4 Power transformer of Narayanganj PBS-1 17
Fig 3.5 Bus-bar and Bus coupler 17
Fig 3.6 Current transformer 17
Fig 3.7 Potential transformer 18
Fig 3.8 Air circuit recloser 18
Fig 3.9 Feeders in a switching yard 18
Fig 3.10 LA
20
20
Fig 3.11 220 V battery pack
20
Fig 3.12 Control room of Sonargong Switching Yard
22
Fig 3.14 Short circuit test and open circuit test
22
Fig 3.15 Centrifuge machine and Oli testing machine 23
Fig 3.16 digital and analog energy meter testing 23
Fig 3.17 CT testing 24
Fig 3.18 Heating chamber

Table 1.1 BREB program 10

Table 2.1 Running projects of BREB 12
Table 2.2 Technical information of BREB 13

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 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Organization Profile

This part given a detailed introduction about Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB)

• Mission, Vision:
Mission: To provide quality electricity to all the people of Bangladesh.[1]
Vision: Bringing all the people of the country into electric service by 2021.[1]
• Structure:
The board of directors of BREB consists of a chairman and five full time executive
members are given below:

Major General Moin Uddin (Ret.)

Chairman

Dr. Md. Md. Md. Md. Muhamm

Abul Khayrul Zohirul Amzad ad Motiur
Kalam Hasan Islam Hossain Rahman
Azad Member Member Member Member
Member (Finance) (Distributi (Planning (PBS
(Administr on & & Managem
ation) Operation) Developm ent)
ent)

Fig 1.1: Chairman and full-time executive members [2]

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Six non-executive members representing Bangladesh Power Development Board is given below:

Md. Ziaul Haque

Member Director (Finance)
Bangladesh Agricultural
Development Corporation (BADC)

Swapan Abdur Md. Golam Md.

Kumar Rashid Shamsul Kibria Moniruzzman
Ghosh Director Alam Managing FCA
Director (Field Member Director, Council Mem
(Finance), Service), (Distributio PGCB, ber, ICAB,
BSCIC, BRDB, n), BPDB, Dhaka Dhaka
Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka

Fig 1.2: Six part-time executive members [2]

• Description of Organization/Company
The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) is a government organization which
distributes electricity throughout Bangladesh's rural regions. BREB was established in October
1977 as the country's first electricity distribution company, under the BREB Board and Palli
Bidyut Samity, to improve the quality of electricity distribution systems on the basis of
Bangladesh's most effective power sector's continuous reconstruction. According to the
statistical view almost 77% consumers of Bangladesh are connected with BREB among all the
available distribution companies in Bangladesh [4].

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 At a glance of BREB program:

1 Total PBSs 80 Nos.

2 Approved Projects 81 Nos.

3 District included in RE program 61 Nos.

4 Upazillas included in RE program 462 Nos. (461 On-grid & 01 Off-grid)

5 100% Electrified Upazillas 288 Nos. (Opening Completed)

173 Nos. (Waiting to inaugurate)

6 Villages included in RE program 84,800 Nos.

7 Villages Electrified 84,507 Nos.

8 House Hold in Program Area 2,51,68,763 Nos.

9 Population in Program Area 10,68,93,673 Nos.

10 Line constructed 5,56,663 Km

11 Line energized 5,35,654 Km

12 Number of 33/11KV Sub-station & 1136 Nos. & 14,795 MVA

Capacity

13 System loss (80 PBSs) 10.12% (12 Month Avg)

8.84 (This Month)

14 Monthly Sales Tk 2000 Crore

15 Bill collection 102.44%

16 Peak demand 7100 MW

Table 1.1: BREB program [3]

1.2. Rationale for Internship

Mainly an internship program helps an engineering student to obtain real world experience while also
developing vital skills for the workplace. Also, an internship provides a good opportunity to a fresh
graduate in his future job life and through this intern opportunity he gets a good idea about job life. As

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the hole power system are three divided into three major parts and they are generation, transmission
and distribution. Among all three of them distribution sector is one of important sector for to learn as
an electrical engineer. Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) is the most common distribution
company available in Bangladesh.

Internship program on “Switchgear and Protective Relay” are available in BREB for university’s
undergraduate B.Sc. students. By forming a group of 10-15 student BRED provide this internship
opportunity. As the leading government distribution company, it is a great opportunity for an
undergraduate student to learn about our distribution system. Throughout this intern program student
can learn substation, grid, transformer and different protection system and their maintenance and
repairing procedure.

1.3. Objectives of Report

The main objectives of this report are:

I) Introduction of BREB
II) All the necessary activities of BREB
III) Working principle of different switchgear equipment’s and relays
IV) Details about power and distribution transformers
V) Different kinds of testing and repairing

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 2. ORGANIZATIONAL ENDEAVORS

2.1. Organization Affiliations

BREB has several running projects under construction which are given below:

Sl.
Name of Projects
No.
1.5 million Consumer Connection through Rural Electrification
01 Expansion (2nd
Revision with Provision of 1.95 million Consumer Connection).
Distribution network Expansion for 100% Rural Electrification
02 (Dhaka,
Mymensingh, Chittagong and Sylhet Divisions) (1st Revised).
Distribution network Expansion for 100% Rural Electrification
03
(Rajsahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barisal Divisions) (1st Revised).
Modernization Capacity Enhancement of BREB Network
04
(Khulna Division).
Solar Pump Photovoltaic Agriculture Irrigation Project (1st
05
Revised).
Table 2.1: Running projects of BREB [3]

Target area of consumers:

BREB Consumer
BREB Consumer Domestic Industrical Irrigation Commercial
2% 7%,
1%,

90%

Fig 2.1: Pia diagram of BREB consumers [3]

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2.2. Technical Information of Associated Department
Name Number
Number of PBSs organized 77
Number of PBSs operating commercially 77
Number of districts under the program 61
Number of Up-Zillas under the program 453
Number of Villages electrified 56,302
Total distribution line constructed 2,94,897 Km
Total distribution line energized 2,80,686 Km
Total 33/11KV sub-stations constructed and commissioned 721(548 Constructed by
BREB,85 Constructed by
Private,88 taken over from
PDB/DPDC/OTHERS)
Installed Capacity of Sub-station 7598 MVA
Total number of consumers 1,41,98,117
Total number of irrigation pumps connected 2,37,442
System Loss 12.52%(cumulative). 09.88% (Jan 2016)

Table 2.2: Technical information of BREB [3]

2.3. Other Relevant Activities

In 1972, Rural Electrification Directorate (under The Bangladesh Power Development Board) was
established to gear up efforts towards formation of a separate body responsible for electrifying rural
areas. In 1976 NRECA conducted a feasibility study for reaching electricity to each and every rural
home and other rural establishments. As a result, Rural Electrification Board was formed to take up
efforts at bringing changes in rural living patterns. recent USAID study’s findings and assessments
about impact of the rural electrification program in Bangladesh are the following: -

1. Presently 98% villages are electrified and no. of beneficiaries are 106 million and no. of consumers
are 2.86 crore.
2. 93.7% at the electrified households (HHs) reported decrease in fuel cost. Average electrified HHs
monthly Kerosene savings 1.7 liters in comparison to non-electric HHs, which is 8.6-million-liter
Kerosene, and of value US$ 3.74 million.

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3. Literacy rate in the electrified HHs is 71%, where 54% in the un-electrified HHs.
4. Electrified HHs use daily 50 minutes more than that of non-electrified HHs between sunset and
sleep.
5. In the electrified HHs students’ study 23 minutes more than the non-electrified HHs daily.
6. 78.2% HHs reported an increase on working house.
7. 62.0 % HHs reported an increase in HHs income.
8. 81% HHs reported an increase in reading habits
9. 93.7% reported an increase in children’s study time.
10. 92.0% reported an increase in amusement as well as standard of living.
11. 94.7% reported an improvement in security.
12. Electrified HHs per capita daily food intake 96 gram, 164 Kil. Cal. and per capita protein 46 gram
more than that of non-electrified HHs.
13. The annual infant mortality rate in the electrified HHs is 42.7/1000 live births, in the
nonelectrified HHs 57.8/1000. Thus, annual number of infant deaths that could be saved will be
around 36818, i.e., a saving of 101 infant deaths every day.
14. About 68% of currently married women in the electrified HHs reported of using contraceptive
methods, where in the non-electrified HHs the rate is 63%.
15. 61% electrified HHs use hygiene latrine, where only 29% non-electrified HHs use the same
latrine.
16. Over 50% Electrified HHs possess TV, TV watching was reported by 70% HHs.
17. Women of the electrified HHs watch TV by 65 minutes; use 56 minutes in income generating and
161 minutes in socio-cultural activities at night daily.
18. 64% women of the electrified HHs reported TV as the main source of knowledge.
19. 11% women of the electrified HHs involve in income generating in handicraft/sewing activities.
20. 53% women of the electrified HHs reported allowing young girls/women to work outside the
village [5].

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 3. Allocated Tasks
3.1. Intern’s Assignment

Throughout my internship, I was exposed to a variety of equipment and assigned some tasks. This
internship was split into two sections. I have to visit some substations, switching yards, and grid
control rooms under Narayanganj PBS-1 in the first part, and I have to fulfill the following tasks
during those visits:

❖ Working principle of substation

❖ Connection concept of a substation
❖ Difference between substation and switching yard
❖ Working principle of power transformer and distribution transformer
❖ Relay setting
❖ Working principle of CT, PT
❖ Learned about control room
❖ Learned about power factor
❖ Working principle of lightning arrestor
❖ Learned about GIS
❖ Difference indoor and outdoor substation

In the last part of this internship was in BREB Central workshop in Nobinagor. Below topics are
covered in this workshop:

❖ Learned about power transformer repairing and their tap charger making
❖ Observe heat chamber process
❖ Observe oil refining and centrifuge machine
❖ Observe some test (Oil test, CT PT test, short and open circuit test, Insulation test)
❖ Observe megger test
❖ Observe different types of energy meter test

3.2. Technological Attributes (Internship)

Overview of Transformer:

In every substation transformer is a very important item. A 10/14 MVA transformer in

Narayanganj PBS-1 is given below:

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 Conservator

Radiator Breather

Fig 3.1: 10/14 MVA power transformer Fig 3.2: Conservator tank and external cooling system

Different parts of transformer are given below:

Winding: Mainly there are two parts in the winding of transformer and they are primary winding and
another one is secondary winding. They are used for draw power and delivery energy to the load.

Core: it is mainly a structure where all the winding should be placed and mechanically separated from
each other.

Oil: Oil is used transformer for insulation and cooling purpose. The di-electricity of this transformer
oil should be good enough.

Conservator: The main function of conservator is that when transformer is fully loaded and the
ambient temperature risen, it supplies the cooler oil for insulation and Coolen purpose.

Radiator: mainly it is used to accelerate the performance of the transformer by cool down its
temperature.

Buchholz Relay: It indicates different fault like short circuit, occurs in a transformer.

Inside of a power transformer:

Fig 3.3: Tap changer connection and Core structure and winding process

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In fig 3.3 shows the tap changer, core structure and winding process of a power transformer. Mainly
tap changer are used to boost up or down the voltage when needed.

Important equipment’s of a substation:

• Power transformant: These types of transformers are used to transfer electrical energy in any
fragment of the electrical or electronic circuit in the middle of the generator and the distribution
primary circuits. There are two of three phase power transformers in Narayanganj PBS-1 which
are shown in fir 3.4.

Fig 3.4: Power transformer of Narayanganj PBS-1

• Bas-bar & Bas coupler: A bus-bar is a trick slip of copper or aluminum which conducts
electricity surrounded by a switch board, distribution board, sub-station or other electric tools.
Bas coupler is used to divide the incoming voltage in different path so that voltage can be
equally distributed into those divided paths. In fig 3.5 shows the 33KV busbar and bus coupler
in Sonargong Switching yard.

Fig 3.5: Bus-bar and Bus coupler

• Current Transformer: CT is to measure the current that’s why it is connected in series with the
conductor carrying that current. In fig 3.6 shows the current transformer.

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 Fig 3.6: Current transformer
• Potential Transformer: PT is to measure the voltage across an element so it is connected parallel
with that element. they are basically step-down transformers with extremely accurate turns
ratio. In fig 3.7 shows the potential transformer.

Fig 3.7: Potential transformer

• Air circuit reclosers: ACR is a class of switchgear which is designed for use on overhead
electricity distribution networks to detect and interrupt momentary faults.

Fig 3.8: Air circuit recloser

• Feeder: A feeder line is a peripheral route or branch in a network, which connects smaller or
more remote nodes with a route or branch carrying heavier traffic.

Fig 3.9: Feeders in a switching yard

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 • Lightning Arrester: A lightning arrester is a device that’s used on electric power systems and
telecommunication systems to defend the insulation & conductors of the system since the
harmful possessions of lightning.

Fig 3.10: LA
• Battery: In this station there are 92 batteries are connected in series for to operate all control panels. In
the input side there is 220 V is connected and its supply’s 110 V. Each of them is 1.2 v rated. Those are
charged by a DC charger. For monitoring all this battery status there is a control unit in main control
room.

Fig 3.11: 220 V battery pack

• Control Room: In the switching yard of BREB there are 13 feeder unit controlling station are available
in this switching station where 8 of them are in working position and rest 5 of them under upgradation
condition. There is also a bus coupler unit between those 8 running feeder units. Also, there are some
metering sections for those feeders and one ac and dc control unit are available in this station.

Fig 3.12: Control room of Sonargong Switching Yard

Some testing processes are observed throughout this internship:

Transformer testing:

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 • Insulation and Continuity test: With the help of megger, we mainly identify
insulation between HT and LT bushing.
15 KVA distribution transformer insulation test result in megger: 4000Mohm (HT to
LT)

15 KVA distribution transformer insulation test result in megger:

0 ohm (LT to LT)

0 ohm (HT to HT/Ground)

Fig 3.13: Insulation and Continuity test with megger

• Open circuit and short circuit test: Open circuit test result of a 15KVA distribution
transformer is given below:
Input voltage Output

Primary voltage= 240* Core loss = 26.4 W

Secondary side = 240 v
ratio
= 6350 v

Short circuit test of a 15 KVA distribution transformer is given below:

Input current Output

Primary voltage= 62.6 A Cupper loss = 157.7 W

Primary side = 2.36 A

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 Fig 3.14: Short circuit test and open circuit test

Oil centrifuge machine and Oil testing: With the help of oil centrifuge, we can oil the transformer
oil moisture free and after refining we can test its di electricity with the help of oil testing
machine. In fig 3.15 shows the figure of centrifuge machine and oil testing machine in BREB.

Fig 3.15: Centrifuge machine and Oli testing machine

Energy meter testing: With the help of digital and analog meter tester we can easily tested the
accuracy of both three phase and single-phase energy meter. Basically, in digital meter taster we
have to connected the energy according to their port connection. In fig 3.16 both digital and
analog meter testing machine is given below.

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 Fig 3.16: digital and analog energy meter testing

CT testing: With the help of automatic instrument transformer test system CT and PT should be
tested. Mostly high voltage test, stress test with full/half burden, partial discharge tests this type
of testing should be perform by this automatic instrument transformer test system.

Fig 3.17: CT testing

Heating chamber: After transformer repairing, core is set into a heat chamber with a certain
temperature (800) for to ensure a good insulation result in megger testing. Heat chamber is given
below in fig 3.10.

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 Fig 3.14: Heating chamber

3.3. Challenges Encountered (Skilled to be gained)

The most challenging part of this internship is the workshop part in Central workshop of BREB
where I have to perform different tested. Many things were learnt, and technical and soft skills
were gained. All the transformer repairing related was learned throughout this workshop. Also,
by visiting different substation, getting the clear concept of substation designing and
protection system and learn some relay settings. All overall experience is very much enjoyable
and learned so many practical related things.
3.4. Norms of Engineering Practice [For OBE]
3.4.1 Practical Engineering Problem

Without solving any practical engineering problem no engineer cannot learn it properly because
if he can solve that problem, he can easily understand the basic concept of that problem and in
the future, he can easily solve this type of problem even if the scenario become more worsted
because he has a clear basic concept of those types of problem. During this internship my
supervisor told me about some real time problem and show me how to solve them. I observed
all of substation equipment’s. Also, I have practically done different types of testing like short
circuit, open circuit, magger test, transformer oil test and so on with the supervision of some
expert technicians in Narayanganj PBS-1. Also, in central workshop some transformer and CT
related problems are been arrived and also be solved and I observed them carefully.

3.4.2 Individual Responsibilities in Team work

With a group of nine members we have complete this internship. Some individual tasks which
are done by individual are given below:
• Open and short circuit test
• Oil test
• Observing the process of Heat chamber
• Difference between GIS and AIS

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 • Report writing on different substation
• Observe the live line shout down and turn on process in switching yard
3.4.3 Individual Responsibilities based on norms of engineering practice in Team Work

It is a guideline of engineering practice to ensure the safety of individuals and groups. All the
standard which are followed according to norms of individual responsibilities given below:
❖ In central workshop all the repairing of transformer are followed by the standard of
IEEE.
❖ All the testing like transformer testing, oil testing, CT, PT testing are tested by followed
IEEE standard.
❖ All the technician and others always follow the safety procedure for to work in a
substation and always have to wear helmet, gloves, shoes to ensuring safety.
❖ Always have to follow the chain of command and take permission from seniors.

3.5. Etiquettes and Ethics while doing internship

I have learned about etiquette and ethics throughout my academic career, particularly at AIUB. All
of my faculties always encourage me to practice ethics in all aspects of my life and explain how
they relate to my professional life. During my 162-hour internship, I learned about those concepts
that are easily applicable to my faculty's teaching, as well as etiquette and ethics. Besides that, I try
to familiarize myself with those ethics so that I may easily keep them in my future professional life.
I always stick to the reporting time and attempt to look professionally. I follow my supervisor's
instructions to the letter, and he briefed me on all of them on the first day of my internship and
advised me to follow to them strictly. He is extremely nice and always motivates me, which is why
there is no communication breakdown with my supervisor.

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 4. ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
4.1 Technological Learnings

This section documents my technical experiences and observations as a BREB intern.

Observations:

This internship period is divided into two parts. In first part is completed by visiting in different
substation, switching yard and grid substation under Narayanganj Palli Biddut Somitee-1. In second
part repairing and testing workshop in BREB Central Workshop.

Mode of Operation:

By visiting different substation, I have learned about substation operations and gather a clear concept
of different types of protection equipment’s. Also, I am learned details operation of power transformer
and distribution transformer and get clear concert to connecting all safety equipment like LA, breakers,
DS etc. In every 33/11kv substation of BREB, incoming 33KV line is first connected in ABS, then
ACR and LA and after that the circuit breaker with CT and PT and lastly in power transformer. Three
LA is connecting with power transformer HT busing for protection purpose. After that LT side of power
transformer is connected with different outgoing feeders. In central workshop learned about power
transformer repairing and different types of equipment testing like transformer short circuit, open
circuit, ratio test, oil test, CT/PT test, Energy meter test.

Hard skills, soft skills development:

In Narayanganj PBS-1 I have learned about distribution transformer repairing and familiar with the
equipment’s which are used for repairing purpose and also learn about how to operate different kinds
of testing equipment’s and those things helps me to improve my had skills.

Also, through this internship I have gather some experience how to maintain professionalism in job
field. Beside those I have improved my communication skills and learn to behave with juniors and
seniors and how to treat with colleagues. This is how I have improved my soft skills.

Operation between departments:

There are two primary departments at PBS-1. One for operational and technical department, another is
for administrative and financial issue. Substations and all challenges they confront while running their
system are maintained by operations and technicians. Administration and financial department are in
charge of calculating revenue, consumer bills, publishing new work, and the legal system, among other
things.

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4.2 Professional Skills

One of the basic aspects which I have improved throughout this intent period is my professional
skills.

4.2.1 Maintain hierarchy

Board of Directors

General Manager

Deputy General Deputy General Manager

Additional General Manager Engineering Consultant Retainer Doctor Legal Advisor
Manager(HQ-Tech) (PBS Zonal Office)

AGM (Operation &

AGM (Administration)
Maintanace)

AGM (Engineering &

AGM (Human Resources)
Construction)

AGM(Finance?Accounting) AGM (Power)

AGM(Finance/Revenue)

AGM (MEnber Service)

AGM (Information
Technology)

Fig 4.1: Hierarchy of Palli Bidyut Samity

4.2.2 Intern’s interaction with his reporting manager and co-workers

Because of my supervisor's and my cooperation and communication, I was able to complete the
internship effectively. I worked as an intern under the supervision of AGM(E&C), MD. SHEIKH
FARID sir. He guides me effectively, and as an intern, I carefully follow his every instruction. He is a
terrific person who cares about me as an intern and maintains a professional attitude with me. His
commitment is something I respect and admire.

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 4.2.3 Presentations, Assignments

After each visit to a substation, my intern supervisor assigns me a required tasks and providing me with
such a comprehensive outline of the task. He always goes over each assignment after it has been
submitted and finds something that needs to be corrected. Before every visit to a substation, he gave a
brief overview of the substation and encouraged me to gather a clear concert on the substation.

4.2.4 Time management

By maintaining a perfect professional life time management is a very essential thing as an intern to
follow. My reporting time is 9 am and I always try to maintain is perfectly. After reaching my supervisor
always taken an attendance of my presentence every day. After that he assignment me a site for visit
according to the schedule and always finish my work within 5pm. I follow this schedule strictly in my
whole intern period.

4.3 Recognizing the need for professional skills

Everyone in the employment area must always maintain professional skills, and an intern should
attempt to stick to this standard as closely as possible because this is the ideal moment for them to
become familiar with those skills and abilities. So that he can easily cope with this professional manure
in the future and it will guide him toward a successful career. There are two parts of this section which
are given below.

4.3.1 Motivation for Professional Development

Everyone aspires to achieve professional achievement in order to live a happy life. Everyone needs to
concentrate on their professional development in order to be successful in life. Professional
development is a continuous process. So, while someone may be professional, he must continually
grow his professionalism with the support of the company's environment. Employers benefit from
professional development, thus the organization benefits as well. When employers conduct themselves
professionally in front of others, their business grows as well. The company will then have faith in the
bosses. Employers can work in a safe environment. Employers must engage with one another and
operate as a team to achieve the greatest results. If someone wants to properly build a career and secure
a position, he must concentrate on professional growth.

4.3.2 Recognizing the need for professional skills

Professional qualities are required in the workplace. Without professional abilities, no one can maintain
a stable position within the organization. Soft skills are more crucial in the workplace. Communicating
skills are important key in the workplace. Engineers must have excellent interpersonal skills in order to

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establish a better network with other engineers and a strong relationship with their clients and other
companies in their working career. As a result, the employer will be satisfied with his work. Another
important skill for an engineer is the capacity to lead teams. An engineer definitely needs to collaborate
with others. When working in a group, communication is essential. Communication, as well as
leadership abilities, both are essential in teamwork. Engineer must have the guts to lead the team in a
positive manner so that everyone follows his instructions, which is beneficial to all engineers and
businesses. Another skill is the capacity to keep track of time. In engineering, there are numerous
projects that must be completed by a certain date. Every project will be completed on time. When
everything is completed on time, the company will obtain more and more projects, which is beneficial
to both engineers and businesses. The ability to make good decisions is also a professional skill. In
some of the worst scenario, anyone must take massive steps to complete the task. So those skills are
must needed to maintain proper professionalism.

4.4 Participation in Professional societies and meetings

Participating in professional societies and meetings is necessary for maintaining proper professionalism
in the workplace.

4.4.1 Participation in Team Meetings

We completed our internship as a group of nine people. We started our internship at Bangladesh Rural
Electrification Board (BREB) at Narayanganj PBS-1 on June 12th, 2021. The first day began with an
introductory meeting, which was led by esteemed supervisor MD. SHEIKH FARID, AGM,
Narayanganj PBS-1. He gave us a quick overview of the BREB organization. He instructed us all at the
end of the meeting that we should perform our internship at PBS-1 in Narayanganj. We stayed for more
than 7 weeks, touring numerous substations under the Narayanganj PBS-1. After visiting a substation,
we must submit an assignment. Every substation was overseen by a different AGM, who provided us
with a comprehensive overview of their facility. We visited a switching yard in Sonargong, which was
supervised by Porimol Bissash, Junior Engineer, and a grid substation in Horipur, which was overseen
by Utpol Bissash, Junior Engineer.

4.4.2Participation in Professional Societies

• “Dr. Anwarul Abedin Lecture Series” was held on online at titled: “Breaking the Mold: Using
SiGe Technology in ways that were Never Envisioned”, Which was organized by Faculty of
Engineering, AIUB at 04 August,2021. Speaker was John D. Cressler, Schlumberger Chair
Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA.

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 • Faculty of Engineering, AIUB was organized a webinar titled “Let there be IoT”, supported by
AIUB Community of Engineering Students, (ACES) which will help the students to develop
their innovative knowledge, problem solving skills and creativity. Title: Title: Let there be IoT

Speakers:

1. Zafir Shafiee Chowdhury, Director & CIO, BondsteinTechnologies

2. T M Moniruzzaman Sunny, Director, Bondstein Technologies

• One of the most difficult tasks facing an electrical engineer nowadays is planning for the
commissioning of an industrial substation. Faculty of Engineering, AIUB was organized a
webinar titled “Electrical Substation Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance”, supported by
AIUB Community of Engineering Students, (ACES) at 5th August, 2021 via zoom platform.
Speaker was Abu Bakar Shiddik, Deputy Managing Director, Reverie Power & Automation
Engineering Ltd.

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 5. CONCLUSION

5.1. Internship Review

The experience I gained throughout this seven-week internship at BREB was essential in my academic
career. After understanding about certain clear practical concepts in the distribution sector at BREB, I
am now able to quickly connect this to academic learning at AIUB. This internship is expanding my
practical knowledge of the power sector, which is essential for any engineering undergraduate student.
This program, in my opinion, had the most significant impact on my future career.
5.2. Impact on Career Planning
My career strategy has been greatly influenced by the internship program. This program provided me
with the opportunity to learn about many engineering fields and careers. It was a fantastic opportunity
for me. In terms of practical knowledge, I've learned a great deal. All of these things, I believe, will
greatly assist me in furthering my profession in the near future. I've developed a few specific areas,
such as good communication, maintaining the chain of command, junior-senior contact, teamwork, and
so on. BREB's management structure was excellent, and they coached me properly so that I could excel
at my next level.
5.3. University-Organizational Affiliation
I am grateful to AIUB and the Faculty of Engineering for permitting me to enroll in an internship
program outside of campus. This program has given the opportunity to learn about what I will do when
I begin my professional career. The curriculum has significantly assisted in having the skills required
in the power sector. Without the enthusiasm of the university and the organization, a relationship will
never be good. An internship benefits both the university and the organization. The university can
theoretical and practical prepare students. However, there are a few things that are impossible to
perform in practice, and organizations can assist them in doing so. I am grateful to American
International University-Faculty Bangladesh's of Engineering and BREB for giving me with such a
wonderful learning experience
5.4. Recommendations for Future strategic actions
During my internship with BREB, I gained a lot of knowledge about Bangladesh's distribution sector
as well as practical experience. It will be advantageous to me if I learn a few more things. Despite the
fact that such products were accessible at BREB, I was unable to attend due to a variety of reasons.
Power transformer testing, CT PT testing, Energy meter testing, oil testing, and other testing by hand,
making a presentation of the job, megger testing, short circuit testing, open circuit testing, and so on

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are some of the things I can recommend or advise future students on. It will have a beneficial impact
on intern students' future if they can achieve these objectives.

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 6. RECOMMENDATION LETTER

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 7. REFERENCES
1. B.R.E.B. (2016, November 14). বাাংলাদেশ পল্লী ববেযুতায়ন ববার্ড.

http://Www.Reb.Gov.Bd/. http://www.reb.gov.bd/site/page/cc5bcd9a-8664-4ef3-

a9c1-6ad6f43f42c5/-

2. বাাংলাদেশ পল্লী ববেযুতায়ন ববার্ড. (2021). www.Reb.Gov.Bd.

http://www.reb.gov.bd/site/page/bdc3319b-5578-4e8f-9fb3-9afefd48e15e/-

3. বাাংলাদেশ পল্লী ববেযুতায়ন ববার্ড. (2021b). Www.Reb.Gov.Bd.

http://www.reb.gov.bd/site/page/c08b56bd-c300-4d08-8ea2-c25eedffbfdb/At-a-

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4. Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board: Policy and Planning. (2021). ADB

Knowledge Event Repository.

https://events.development.asia/materials/20190423/bangladesh-rural-electrification-

board-policy-and-planning

5. বাাংলাদেশ পল্লী ববেযুতায়ন ববার্ড. (2020, April 30). Www.Reb.Gov.Bd.

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 APPENDICES

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CV:

Name: Sourav Das

B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineer (EEE)
Phone No: 01773464883
Mail: sdhriday77@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/sourav-das-1398a5176/
GitHub: www.github.com/SouravDasHriday

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Object A fresh EEE graduate looking for an opportunity to utilize technical skill
along with intensive expertise in power sector. I am very much
passionate and dedicated to work.

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Education
American International University, Bangladesh
408/1, Kuratoli, Khilkhet, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
Degree: B.sc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
CGPA:3.73

Ulipur Govt. Degree College

Ulipur, Kurigram
Degree: H.S.C
GPA:4.25

Ulipur M.S. School and College

Ulipur, Kurigram
Degree: S.S.C
GPA: 5.00

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Software • MATLAB
• Autocad
• Sketch up
• Proteus
• VS Code
• Multisim
• Packet tracer
• MS Office
• Photoshop

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Technical Skill • Expert in Computer Aided Designer (CAD)
• Expert in CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• Expert in MS Office
• Good command over Programming Language (Python, Golang,
C++)
• Simulation Expert
• Web Designer

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Title: Blind Point Detection Digital Safety and Entertainment Helmet
Project
based IOT with Isolated Solar Charging Station
Duration: 8 months

Supervisor: Rethwan Faiz (Assistant Professor, AIUB)

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Swithgear and Protective Relay
Internship
Duration : 2 month
Supervisor: Shak Farid (AGM, Narayanganj PBS-1)

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Language • Bangla
• English

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Soft Skill • Active
• Hard working and goal oriented
• Fully dedicated to work

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Personal Information Name: Sourav Das
Father’s Name: Krishna Das
Mother’s Name: Shantona Das

Permanent Address: VILL+P.O: KARTIKPUR, P.S: BHADAR GONJ,

DIST: SHARIATPUR, POSTCODE: 8024

NID Number:9155604912

Date of birth :4 November, 1998

Blood group: O +

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Interested • Travling
• Gamming
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Reference Name: Rethwan Faiz Name: Md. Shamim Akanda
Assistant Professor Deputy Director (DD)
AIUB BREB Central Workshop, Savar
Contact Number: 01670975005 Contact Number: 01720191713
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Confirmation:

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