Manoj Gnanasekharan

-Working as a lead engineer for the Auxiliary Electrical System of HVDC Projects at GE Vernova

Green Hydrogen Project at Vernon, South California, USA

Acting as the Electrical Lead Engineer for the 10MW Green Hydrogen Project in Vernon, South California, USA, I oversee a team of three members. My responsibilities align with US (NEC Standard) guidelines and include:

• Developing the One-Line Diagram.
• Designing MV and LV Cables.
• Creating Lighting Designs.
• Developing Earthing and Lightning Protection Plans.
• Drafting Specifications for Electrical Equipment.
• Directly liaising with the client.
• Planning project schedules.

Pre-Bid Engineering Services for 2x800 MW KODERMA Thermal Power Station

Responsible for the Electrical design of Coal Handling Plant and Ash Handling Plant. Executed the following activities:

Preparation of MV Switchgear Feeder Lists.

Preparation of 415V Switchgear Feeder Lists

Preparation of MV Auxiliary Transformer Sizing document

Preparation of LT Aux Transformer Sizing document

Preparation of LT Cable BOQ

Preparation of HT Cable BOQ

Preparation of UPS Sizing document and Datasheets.

Electrical power distribution design inside ITER TOKAMAK Complex

During my tenure at ITER, I was involved in a wide range of key activities and responsibilities, contributing significantly to the Electrical Power Distribution design within the ITER TOKAMAK Complex in France. Here is a breakdown of my major contributions and achievements:

• Main Design Developer and Coordinator: I was primarily responsible for serving as Main Design Developer and Coordinator for MV/LV Load centers, specifically LC01, LC02, LC07, and LC08. These load centers were critical for supplying low voltage power to TOKAMAK Complex.
• Electrical Load List Preparation: Contributed significantly to the preparation of Electrical Load list, a crucial step in understanding and managing power requirements.
• Equipment Sizing: Conducted sizing calculations for various electrical equipment, including MV/LV Transformers, UPSes, Diesel Generators, Main distribution boards, Sub-distribution boards, Sub-distribution panels, LV Cables, and LV Bus bars. This involved complex engineering calculations.
• Software Utilization: Used Caneco-BT Software to perform cable, bus bar, and breaker sizing, ensuring compliance with NFC 15-100 regulations. Additionally, I conducted discrimination studies for breakers and configured protection settings (LSI) using this software.
• Technical Documentation: Prepared Typical Schematic drawings for LV MDBs (Main Distribution Boards) and SDBs (Sub-Distribution Boards) and created Technical Specifications and Datasheets for various equipment such as MV/LV transformers, MDBs, LV non-segregated phase bus bars, LV Reactive power compensation systems, 48V DC Systems, SDBs, and SDPs.
• Process Improvement: Provided valuable input to the Section Leader, identifying areas for process and procedural improvements. This input likely helped streamline project operations and enhance efficiency.
• Workflow Design: Played pivotal role in designing the workflow for the Electrical Power distribution design within ITER, ensuring a structured and organized approach to the project.
• Customized Catalogue Development: Developed a customized Schneider catalogue that included more than 250 Schneider components (ACB's, MCCB's, MCB's, MPCB's, RCD's) tailored specifically for ITER Project.
• MV Cable Sizing: Reviewed and assessed sizing document for MV Cables, which were essential for high-voltage power distribution (22kV and 6.6kV).
• CAD Collaboration: Collaborated closely with the CAD team to create Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and Circuit Block Diagrams (CBDs), ensuring accurate representation of the electrical systems.
• Layout Planning: Actively involved in the preparation of layouts for Load Centers and Electrical Rooms, contributing to the efficient spatial organization of electrical components.
• Technical Review: Conducted a review of technical specification for the 22kV LC MV Switchgear, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Coordination and Leadership: Organized meetings and effectively coordinated with various sub-systems and teams to fulfill their specific requirements, promoting smooth project execution.
• Workforce Development: Played a crucial role in developing work plans tailored to personnel roles based on their strengths and talents. Additionally, I provided training and mentoring to foster a competent and adaptable workforce, contributing to a positive work environment.

MV & LV Relay Setting Calculation and Overall Relay Co-ordination of Harduaganj Thermal Power Station Extension- II (1x660 MW), India

• Conducted power system studies utilizing ETAP software, including load flow studies, short circuit studies, and relay co-ordination.
• Calculated relay settings for 415V switchboard incomers, bus coupler, and outgoing feeders.
• Determined motor protection relay settings for 415V motors.
• Calculated relay settings for MV switchboard incomers, bus coupler, and outgoing feeders.
• Calculated motor protection relay settings for MV motors.

Pre-Bid Engineering Services for Dung Quat II 750MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Quang Ngai, Vietnam

Prepared technical specifications for various types of equipment such as:

- Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSUT)

- Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT)

- Generator Circuit Breakers

- Control & Protection Panel.

• Created Metering & Protection SLD for Generator, GSUT & UAT.
• Performed various power system studies using ETAP software, such as Load flow, short circuit, and motor starting studies.
• Reviewed bids and prepared Technical Bid Evaluation sheets for the received bids from different manufacturers for the GSUT, UAT, GCB, and Control & Protection Panel.

Deepak Phenolics's 30MW Captive Power Plant for Phenol Plant in Dahej, India

• Conducted power system studies such as Load flow and short circuit analysis using ETAP software. Additionally, I prepared comprehensive reports based on in-depth system studies.
• Assessed the adequacy of transformers and compiled a report on their performance.
• Created key Single Line Diagrams to provide a clear overview of the power system layout.
• Developed Switchgear Layouts for efficient placement and organization of electrical equipment.
• Prepared detailed specifications and datasheets for Generator and Boiler Packages.
• Reviewed bids from various manufacturers and created Technical Bid Evaluation sheets specifically for the Steam Turbine Generator (STG) Package.

2x132MW 9E Power Plant Project, Aden, Yemen

• Conducted load flow studies utilizing ETAP to assess the active and reactive power flow within circuits, determine power factors, analyze bus voltages, evaluate transformer tap settings, and calculate system losses. These studies were conducted for different operational scenarios.
• Performed short circuit studies utilizing ETAP to determine the maximum short circuit currents at various equipment points in the system.
• Conducted motor starting studies utilizing ETAP to evaluate the impact of starting large motors on the system.

Electrical System Studies for Entire LV AC systems of Margam D, Phase -3 Power Plant Life Extension Project (PPLEP) at Port Talbot Works, Tata Steel Strip Products UK.

• Executed load flow analyses within the ETAP software to assess active and reactive power distribution in circuits, evaluate power factor, analyze bus voltages, optimize transformer tap settings, and assess system losses.
• Conducted short circuit studies utilizing ETAP to determine the maximum short circuit currents at critical equipment points, crucial for verifying the designed electrical system's resilience under fault conditions.
• Created comprehensive analysis reports that encapsulated my observations and further provided client recommendations. These reports offered a top-level overview of the power system's performance.

Pre-Bid Engineering Services for the 1000 MW (2X500 MW) PULVERISED COAL FIRED POWER PLANT in Pangasinan, Philippines

Prepared technical specifications for various types of equipment such as:

-Generator Step-Up Transformer

(GSUT)

-Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT)

-Generator Circuit Breakers

-Control & Protection Panel.

• Created Metering & Protection SLD for Generator, GSUT & UAT.
• Performed various power system studies using ETAP software, such as Load flow, short circuit, and motor starting studies.

MASINLOC POWER PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT, Barangay Bani,

Philippines.

• Prepared Main SLD, which included a Generator (21kV, 351.8 MW), Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT, 40/53MVA, 21kV/7.2kV), and Generator Step Up Transformer (324/430MVA, 21kV/230kV) complete with protection and metering functions.
• Prepared Hardwired Electrical IO List and reviewed MV (7.2kV) and LV (460V) Switchgear Typical schematics prepared by the vendors.
• Prepared Control Cable Schedule for:

-230kV Gas Insulated Substations

(Control and Protection)

-Generator Step Up Transformer

-Unit Auxiliary Transformer

-Generator Circuit Breaker Cubicle

-Generator Protection Panel

-7.2kV switchgear

-Auxiliary LV Switchgear

-Motor Control Centers.

• Prepared logic diagrams for various systems such as:

-230kV GIS Circuit Breakers,

-230kV Disconnecting Switches,

-230kV Earthing Switches

-GSUT Protection Panel

-UAT Protection Panel

-Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB

-GCB Disconnecting and Earthing Switches,

-7.2kV MV Switchgear (Two Incomer and Bus coupler

Configuration), and LV Switchgear (Two Incomer and

Bus coupler Configuration) from Transformer

Development of Wipro IT Park at Gopanpally, India

• Prepared Electrical Load lists including sizing circuit breakers.
• Developed detailed single-line diagrams for Medium Voltage (33kV and 11kV) and Low Voltage (415V) systems, incorporating necessary protections.
• Created Bus bar Riser diagrams to support the efficient distribution of electrical power within the facility, maximizing reliability and minimizing downtime.
• Involved in the preparation of technical specifications.
  
  

Sulaibiya 600 MLD Wastewater Treatment & Reclamation Plant

(UF & RO Technology) – Expansion, Kuwait

• Prepared single line diagrams
• Reviewed electrical load lists
• Conducted cable sizing
• Prepared earthing layouts and cable tray layouts
• Creating cable installation schedules
• Prepared Bill of Quantities for cable trays, cables, cable glands, and lugs.
• Reviewed MCC vendor drawing and control wiring diagram documents
  
  

Post Graduate Engineering Trainee at TATA Consulting Engineers Limited

• Received induction training at TCE related to the Electrical discipline, covering the following topics:
• Electrical load lists
• Electrical equipment sizing, including transformers, MV and LV distribution boards, and cables.
• Electrical single-line diagrams
• Electrical room layouts, earthing layouts, and cable tray layouts.
• Datasheets for LV and MV switchgear, transformers, motors, and cables
• Acted as a project engineer for a model project and gained exposure to real project scenarios.
• In addition, I underwent a one-month site visit to construction sites of TCS IT Campus as a part of my training.