Establishment of Power Source for Rural Areas: CE 1 Report

This report is a competency demonstration for an electrical engineering project focused on establishing a power source for rural areas. The project involved using SSVT (Station Service Voltage Transformer) to provide electricity to rural communities, addressing the scarcity of electricity often faced by...Read More

COMPETENCY
DEMONSTRATION REPORT
Career Episode 1
YOSOLA ODUNAYO

CE 1.1 Project Information
Name of the project: Establishment of a Power Source for Rural Areas
Location of the project: [PLEASE FILL]
Project Duration: [PLEASE FILL]
Organization: [PLEASE FILL]
Role and Designation during the time: Electrical Drafter
CE 1.2 Project Background
CE 1.2.1 Characteristics of the project
The developing countries always face the scarcity of the electricity as for the many times
government is not capable of managing all the demands and supplies. It was a great topic for my
concern as, I was involved in this project and I had to analyse the whole scenario for the design
and installation of the system’s component that is capable of fulfilling the needs and
requirements of the rural communities suffering from lack of electricity. The project was a
successful attempt of transferring the electricity to the rural areas using the SSVT Station Service
Voltage Transformer in between the high voltage grids and the rural communities. It was a cost
effective approach towards the establishment of a transformer that can be established within less
area and less budget and serve the same purpose as that of the other transformers.

CE 1.2.2 Objectives developed for the project
The primary objective of the project was to deliver the project within the expected time
and budget and I had to accommodate my objectives with the overall goal and objectives of the
organization in manner to deliver my 100% work. I had developed the following objectives for
the delivery of the project:
 To accomplish all the milestones within the expected time
 To analyse all the factors and relations associated with the type of delivery using
mathematical calculations
 To develop a design for the iins5tallation of the SSVT and lay cabling
 To evaluate all the electrical components and make sure that the project is feasible
and efficient
 Top provide electricity to rural areas with a cost effective solution
CE 1.2.3 My area of work
I was enrolled in the team to accomplish the activities related to the electrical drafter and
I had to accomplish all work of my sector in an efficient manner considering the efficiency of the
project. I had to test the electrical components and systems before and after the installation and
my confirmations were needed for proceeding with next activity of the project. I had to ensure
that all the components and systems are well functioning and capable of delivering the necessary
output. I had to look after the machines functionality and their inspection for the determination of
the factors how effective can be the solution through incorporating them within the project. I was
assigned to communicate with the contractors and suppliers for managing and maintaining the

quality of the resources being supplied them and approve for the incorporation of those resources
within the project.
CE 1.2.4 Project Group
CE 1.2.5 My responsibilities throughout the project
I was responsible for developing the technical designs and drawings related to the
electrical wiring systems through analysing the measurements and calculations gathered for
theoretical knowledge or asked by the architect or manager. I had to develop sophisticated and
simple designs that can be understood by the electrical workers in manner to establish proper and
efficient installation and repairing of the SSVT transformer components. I was also responsible
for the electrical components utilized in the project ass I had evaluated every component and
approved the best ones for the application in the project. I was also responsible for

communication with the managers, contractors, suppliers, and electrical workers. I had to ensure
that there is not any communication gap between these stakeholders and the efficiency of the
project can be managed in a much better way.
CE 1.3 Distinctive Activity
CE 1.3.1 Comprehending the theory of the project
The project was to establish the SSVT in between the high voltage grids and the rural
community for the electric supply and providing the rural communities with a better and cost
effective solution that can fulfil the needs of the electricity. I had done the mathematical
calculations considering every factor of the electric supply including the resistance, wire length,
type of material, transformer’s factors, electric discharge, and different losses for laying out the
cables in between the stations. SSVT was selected in the place of the simple step-down voltage
in manner to ensure that the government at low price can utilize the project and it can be
established in less area.
CE 1.3.2 Engineering knowledge and skills applied in the project
I had done all the calculations necessary in the context of the power supply and made
sure that the losses could be minimized at the extent level and output reaches near to 100%. The
load was rising and sagging was more than expectation however; I managed the supports at
certain distances after calculation for limiting the sag and tension in the cable. I evaluated the
insulator and it was necessary to manage the insulation property and considering the much
efficient insulator that can be utilized for supporting the cables at the poles. I considered the cost

and efficiency of the electric supply and use aluminium cables for the electric transmission that
helped in limiting the budget of the project.
Following formula was used for sag calculation:
L = length of the span, T = tension in the conductor, y = height from point O to point P, and x =
distance of point P from Lowest point O.
CE 1.3.3 Accomplishment and task performed
I had performed active maintenance of equipment and monitor compliance with electrical
codes for safety regulations. I inspected all the electrical components being utilized in the project
and assure that the resources or products being utilized are capable of delivering the necessary
output of the project. There were some malfunctioning in the transformer and I adjusted the
malfunctioning and ensured that the transformed can perform in long running of the electrical
transmission. I managed the activities of the electrical workers assuring that they are effectively
delivering the objectives of the project.
CE 1.3.4 Identified issues and their solutions
1.3.4.1 Issues
I identified two major problems associated in the delivery of the project that includes the
property of the insulator and type of the material being utilized for the electric supply. Using
copper for the transmission was causing a large escalation in the project and insulators were

strong enough to hold the cables but their properties after doing the calculation was not effeicient
enough for the transmission.
1.3.4.2 Solutions
I replaced the copper wires with aluminium wires that helped in limiting the cost of the
project and delivering the project at minimum expanses. I calculated the insulation value and
utilized the insulator made of ceramic and glass for managing the insulation property along with
the strength to mechanically hold the cable strength.
CE 1.3.5 Plan to produce creative and innovative work
I replaced the traditional step – down transformer with the SSVT that was capable of
delivering the same output at low budget and less area consumption for the establishment. I
proposed a design that is sophisticated enough or the effective transmission between the power
grids and rural communities at low cost. I utilized my theoretical knowledge of the power
transmission properties of the cables and transformer for the establishment and successful
delivery of the project. I proposed a replacement that is capable of operating at 25 kVA to
333kVA.
CE 1.3.6 Collaborative work
The project would never be delivered in a worthwhile manner if not every team member
had contributed 100% in the development of the project. I was assigned under the heads, project
manager, and architects and my role was to perform solely for the identification of the quality of
the material and constantly auditing the functionality and performance of the SSVT. Rest of the
team members had to do the mechanical and decision-making actions on the delivery and
milestones of the project. The project was divided in many levels including the transformer,

products purchasing, time management, cost management, communication, and handling of the
stakeholders.
CE 1.4 Project Review
CE .4.1 Project Overview
Traditionally the transformers being utilized were costly and thus, developing countries
are not capable of installing them at every rural area. I proposed a cost effective solution that can
be utilized at minimal budget and capable of delivering the necessary output. This project was
successfully delivered for allowing the transfer of power for high power grids to the rural areas
and lighting the rural communities.
CE 1.4.2 My contribution to work
I evaluated and monitored every component and resource utilized in the project for
assuring the high quality delivery of the project. I installed the SSVT and prepared design for the
cable and poles installation at exact distances for harnessing maximum efficiency and allowing
the project to run for a long time. I managed the electrical workers and provided them simple
design those can show them path for the installation of the electrical components. I proposed
aluminium cable as a solution for limiting or restricting the budget of the project.