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Saravanan Thavasu

Abudhabi,UAE

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven engineer with over 21 years of experience in Protection Engineering and Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems. Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining protection schemes, ensuring system reliability and safety. Extensive experience in performing detailed testing, analysis, and commissioning of power systems and equipment. Skilled in utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and software for simulation, relay settings, and fault analysis. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and staying abreast of the latest industry developments.

Overview

2009
2009
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Experience

Power System Design and Commissioning Services
05.2002 - 05.2008
  • Testing of Overall Protection Scheme of Overhead Lines (up to 400kV)
  • Testing of Protection Scheme of Transformer Feeders (up to 500MVA)
  • Overall Functional Checks of Local Control Cubicle
  • Testing of AVR Relay & Overall Scheme.
  • Integrated Trip logic Test for all Line and Cable Transformer feeders.
  • Interlocks and Interface Circuits checks for 400kV and below Level Feeders.
  • Bus bar Protection Stability and Sensitivity Checks.
  • Breaker Failure Protection Scheme checks.
  • All Components like Transformer, CT, and VT Switchgear Equipment Testing.
  • LVAC and DCDB Commissioning.
  • Transformer & REF Stability Test with Various Possible Conditions.
  • Coordination with SCMS & LDC Integration.
  • Remote End works For Feeder Protection.

PROTECTION ENGINEER

FROM OCT 2008- JAN 2024
  • Main and Backup Protection Numerical Relay Testing and Final Setting.
  • Testing of AVR Relay & Overall Scheme.
  • Bus bar Protection Stability and Sensitivity Checks.
  • Breaker Failure Protection Scheme checks.
  • Transformer & REF Stability Test with Various Possible Conditions.
  • Coordination with SCMS & LDC Integration.
  • Testing & Commissioning of Siprotec-4 Relays 7SA, 7SD, 7UT, 7SJ, 7VK, 7SV,7SS .
  • Testing & Commissioning of Siprotec-5 Relay 7SL8,7SA8,7UT8,7SJ8,7SD8 ,7VK8 & 7SS8 .
  • Remote End works For Feeder Protection.

2017- 2023

PROJECTS
  • Project Name: 400KV PV2 SWITCHING STATION (PVDF). Testing and Commissioning Siprotec 5 Relays. Testing and Commissioning of 7 SA87,7SD5321,7SJ85, 7SJ85 POW RELAY & Remote End Relay Test and Commissioning Activity.
  • Project Name: 400/132/11KV Hamudhia SS, IRAQ FAT . Testing and Commissioning Siprotec 5 Relays. Testing and Commissioning of one and a half CB and Double BB Systems 7SS85, 7SA87, 7UT86, 7SJ82, and 7VK87.
  • Project Name: 132/33/11KV AL JADA SS, SEWA. Testing and Commissioning of 7SD610,7SJ81,7SJ82, DAD N 7SR23 BBP,7UT61.
  • Project Names: 132/11KV UMM QASR SS, 132/11KV BASRAH E HOUSE, IFAT For IRAQ. Testing & Commissioning of BBP 7SS5221 Relay.
  • Project Names: WORKING IN DEWA SUBSTATIONS, DUBAI, AS A MANUFACTURER PROTECTION RELAY TESTING ENGG. TESTING 7SA, 7SJ, 7UT & 7SD RELAYS .
  • Project Names: POWER NETWORK UPGRADE AT ALL ADCO FIELD, ASAB, BAB, BHUHASA. TESTING OF 7SS BBP RELAY / 7SD / 7UT Relays.
  • Project Name: Testing & commissioning 7SA of 7SD, Relays for Three Terminal transmission Lines between New Rumaitha –New Dabbiya- ICAD SS, TRANSCO, Abu Dhabi.
  • Project Name: 132/22 KV NARP SS, ABUDHABI, TRANSCO. Testing and commissioning of All Siemens Protection Relays & Protection Related Activities.
  • Project Name: 400 KV BNPB SS, TRANSCO, ABUDHABI. Testing and commissioning Protection Relays with one-and-half CB System- 7SA, 7SD, 7VK relays.

2015-2017

PROJECTS

Project Names: 400KV/220/33KV GRID STATION AT MIRFA (TRANSCO), UAE.

  • Testing of Main Relay 7SD, 7UT, 7VK.
  • Testing of Backup Protection Relay ( 7SJ61)
  • 400 KV / 220KV / 33KV BCU Synch Check & HMI Synch Check.
  • Coordination with SCMS & Signal Simulation from all Protection Devices.
  • Scheme & Functional Check for OHL & Transformer Feeder.
  • 33KV BBP Stability Test.
  • 33KV BCU interlock Test.
  • 33KV Local & BCU Synch Check.
  • 33 KV Trip Test.
  • 33KV Final Setting Test.
  • 500MVA & 100MVA Transformer Diff & REF Stability Test.
  • Energisation of the Substation & On load Measurement.
  • Remote End Modification Work & Relay Testing.

2013-2015

PROJECTS

Project Name: 400KV/132/33KV GRID STATION AT MAHAWI (TRANSCO), UAE.

Project Name: 400KV/132/33KV GRID STATION AT SHAMKHA (TRANSCO), UAE.

Project Name: 132/33/11 kV MUWELEAH SUBSTATION (SEWA), UAE.

  • Testing of Main Relay 7SD, 7UT, 7VK.
  • Testing of Backup Protection Relay ( 7SJ61)
  • 400 KV / 132KV / 33KV BCU Synch Check & HMI Synch Check.
  • Coordination with SCMS & Signal Simulation from all Protection Devices.
  • 132 KV / 400 KV / 33KV BBP Stability / Sensitivity Coordination.
  • 120 MVA TXR, 500 MVA TXR AVR Scheme & Functional Check.
  • 400KV & 132 KV Local & BCU Interlock Test.
  • Primary Injection 400KV & 132KV System.
  • 400KV Cable Stability Test & End to End Test for Line Diff Protection.
  • Energisation of the Substation & On load Measurement.

2012-2013

PROJECTS

Project Names: 400KV SHUWEIHAT S3 IPP (TRANSCO), UAE.

  • Testing of Main Relay 7SA, 7SD, 7VK.
  • Testing of Backup Protection Relay (7SJ61).
  • 400 KV Switch Gear Primary Injection.
  • 400KV BBP Stability Test Coordination.
  • 400KV BCU Synch Check Testing / BCU Interlocking
  • Testing 400KV Local Synch Check Scheme & Relay Test
  • Coordination with SCMS & Signal Simulation from all Protection Devices.
  • Remote End activity in Shuweihat S2 & Silla SS.

2011-2012

PROJECTS

Project Names: DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (DEWA), UAE.

  • Testing the Main Relays – Line Diff (7SD), Transformer & Reactor Diff (7UT).
  • Testing the Main Relays – Distance (7SA).
  • Testing the Backup Relays – (7SJ).
  • Working as a Manufacturer Engineer for Protection Relay Tests in Various Substations.

2010-2011

PROJECTS

Project Names: Elixier 2 Project. 220 KV SS at Mirfa. (TRNASCO)

Project Names: 132/11kV & 132/33/11kV SUBSTATION WORKS IN NORTHERN EMIRATES (FEWA) at 132KV RAK MS SS.

Project Names: 132/11kV & 132/33/11kV SUBSTATION WORKS IN NORTHERN EMIRATES (FEWA) at 132KV Ajman Power Station.

  • Testing the 7SD & 7SR Backup Over Current Relays (Siemens Reyrolle).
  • Protection Panel Feeder Modification work.
  • Synchro Check Scheme Modification & Testing.
  • Interlock Modification Work in Local LCC Panel.

2009-2010

PROJECTS

Project Name: Extension of 400 KV GIS at Shuweihat for S2 IWPP Integration. (TRANSCO), UAE.

Project Name: 132/22 KV S/S KHALIFA 2A. (TRANSCO), UAE.

  • Testing the Synchro Scheme & Synch Relay & Involved in the modification work.
  • Involved in LCC interlock Modification Work during BB Shutdown.
  • Addition of bay-related work in LCC and Protection Panel.
  • Involved in Testing & Commissioning activity in Remote End UNPS.
  • LDC Integration.
  • Remove the Old Protection Panel & Install the New Panel.
  • Cable Stability.
  • Testing the Main Relay 7SD52.
  • Testing of Auxiliary Relay.

2007-2008

PROJECTS

Project Names: 132/11 KV S/S KHIRAN PEARL F. (MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER) KUWAIT.

Project Names: 132/11 KV S/S SHARQ B. (MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER) KUWAIT.

  • Testing of Distance Protection relay (7SD522, 7UT612, 7SJ62, 7SV600).
  • Testing of Cable differential protection relay (Solker – R/Rf ).
  • 132kV protection panels Overall Scheme checks.
  • Testing of Aux Relay.
  • Testing of AVR Relay TAPCON 230 & Overall Functional Checks of RTCC Panel.
  • Common Alarm Panel Circuit checks for the all systems
  • Calibration of Ammeter, Voltmeter, MW & Mvar Meter.
  • Testing of DCDB Panel.

2005-2007

PROJECTS

Project Names: 66 / 11 KV S/S, MAITHUR. KAHRA MAA, QATAR.

Project Names: 66 / 11 KV S/S, Al DUHAIL. KAHRA MAA, QATAR.

Project Names: 66/11 KV S/S ABUHAMOUR. KAHRA MAA, QATAR.

Project Names: 220 / 66 / 11 KV S/S, WEST BAY SUPPER 1 & WEST BAY SUPPER 2. KAHRA MAA, QATAR.

  • Testing of Back up Protection 7SJ61.
  • Testing of 40 MVA Transformers and Scheme Check.
  • Testing of 160 MVA Transformers and Scheme Check.Testing of Transformer Diff & REF Stability.
  • Testing of AVR Panel & Scheme Check.
  • Testing of AVR Relay TAPCON 230, TAPCON 240.
  • Testing of 220 KV & 66 KV Bus bar Stability.
  • Testing of 132 KV Switch Gear CT & VT.
  • Testing of 66 KV LCC Scheme Check.
  • Testing of Auxiliary relays.
  • Testing of LVAC & DCDB.
  • Checking Synchro Check Scheme

2002-2005

PROJECTS

Project Names: 400KV Power Grid Corporation of India, Madurai , India

Project Names: 400KV Power Grid Corporation of India , Thiruvananthapuram, India

Project Names: 400KV Power Grid Corporation of India , Visakhapatnam, India

Project Names: 400KV Power Grid Corporation of India, Faridabad , India

  • Site testing of Transformers, CT, VT, and Isolator & Breaker.
  • Interlocks and Interface Circuits checks for 400kV Feeders.
  • Protection Scheme Check.
  • Auxiliary Relay Testing.
  • Testing of Backup Relays.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering -

Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu
1998 - 2002

Skills

  • SIEMENS RELAY SOFTWARE-DIGSI 4
  • SIEMENS RELAY SOFTWARE-DIGSI 5
  • SIEMENS RELAY SOFTWARE-REYDISP
  • ABB RELAY SOFTWARE-PCM600
  • GE RELAY SOFTWARE- MICOM S1 AGILE
  • SEL RELAY SOFTWARE- acSELerator QuickSet
  • TOSHIBA RELAY SOFTWARE- GR TIEMS, RSM100
  • OMICRON SOFTWARE - TEST UNIVERSE
  • ETAP
  • ASPEN ONELINER
  • ASPEN RDB

Timeline

Professional Experience

Power System Design and Commissioning Services
05.2002 - 05.2008

PROTECTION ENGINEER

FROM OCT 2008- JAN 2024

2017- 2023

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2015-2017

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2013-2015

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2012-2013

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2011-2012

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2010-2011

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2009-2010

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2007-2008

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2005-2007

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2002-2005

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Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering -

Annamalai University
1998 - 2002
Saravanan Thavasu