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INTRODUCTION
The Load Dispatch Department is the nerve centre
for the operation, planning, monitoring and control of the power system. Electricity
cannot be stored and has to be produced when it is needed. It is therefore
essential that power system is planned and operated optimally &
economically. This is the main objective of Load Dispatch Centre.
The objective of Load Dispatch Department is
1.
Matching
the power demand with system integrity , reliability and security of
generation and transmission facilities
2.
Regulating
the system frequency
3.
Optimum
utilization of resources
4.
Quick
restoration of normalcy after system disturbances
Thus the objectives of Load Dispatch Department
are to co-ordinate generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
from moment to moment to achieve maximum security and efficiency. The
functions of Load Dispatch Department are Dynamic in nature. While performing
the functions the policies laid down by management are strictly followed.
In Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) the
policies that govern the operation of Load Dispatch Department are
·
Economy of generation, transmission and distribution
of supply of electric power to the consumers
·
Continuity and high reliability of power supply
·
Safety of equipment
Responsibilities of
State Load Dispatch CentRE
·
Demand
Estimation for operational purpose
·
Scheduling
for Merit Order Dispatch
·
Regulating
Generation Load Balance
·
Schedule
for Central Sector Drawl & Regulate it
·
Monitor
bilateral power supply agreement
·
Maintain
system frequency in 49.0 Hz to 50.5 Hz range
·
Outage
planning and monitoring
·
Restoration
procedure planning and implementation
·
Reactive
power management and voltage control
·
Load
Shedding Implementation
·
Coordination
with RLDC And other constituents
Functions of the State
Load Dispatch Centre
1. The Regional Load Dispatch Centre shall be the
apex body to ensure integrated operation of the power system in the concerned
region.
2.
The Regional Load Dispatch Centre shall comply
with such principles, guidelines and methodologies in respect of the wheeling
and optimum scheduling and dispatch of electricity as the Central Commission
may specify in the Grid Code.
3.
The Regional Load Dispatch Centre shall -
o be responsible for optimum scheduling and dispatch of electricity
within the region, in accordance with the contracts entered into with the
licensees or the generating companies operating in the region;
o monitor grid operations;
o keep accounts of the quantity of electricity transmitted through the
regional grid; Compliance of directions. Transmission within a State regional
grid;
o exercise supervision and control over the inter-State transmission
system; and
o be responsible for carrying out real time operations for grid control
and dispatch of electricity within the region through secure and economic
operation of the regional grid in accordance with the Grid Standards and the
Grid Code.
4.
The Regional Load Dispatch Centre may levy and collect
such fee and charges from the generating companies or licensees engaged in
inter-State transmission of electricity as may be specified by the Central
Commission.
A similar Area Load Dispatch
Centre was also set up at Ambazari near Nagpur for VKM region.
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