Educational visit to Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant in Rupnagar
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, today organised an educational visit to the Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant (GGSSTPP) in Rupnagar, Punjab. The visit was aimed to provide students with practical insights into large-scale power generation and the critical role of thermal energy in meeting India’s electricity demands.
City Air News
Jan 22, 2025 06:56
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Chandigarh, January 22, 2025: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, today organised an educational visit to the Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant (GGSSTPP) in Rupnagar, Punjab. The visit was aimed to provide students with practical insights into large-scale power generation and the critical role of thermal energy in meeting India’s electricity demands.
A group of 35 Mechanical Engineering students, accompanied by faculty members Prof. Shankar Sehgal, Dr. Parveen Goyal, Dr. Anjali Gupta and Er. Surjeet Singh, explored key facilities of the 840 MW capacity power plant, including the boiler region, turbine hall, power generation facility, control room, and cooling systems. The visit offered a hands-on understanding of the plant’s operations, which feature four units of 210 MW each.
Er. Suminderjit Singh from GGSSTPP guided the team through the technical intricacies of the power plant, covering coal handling, combustion, steam generation, and turbine operations. Students were particularly inspired by the seamless integration of various systems ensuring continuous power generation. During the visit, plant officials emphasised the importance of transitioning to cleaner energy solutions and highlighted the advancements made at GGSSTPP to improve efficiency and sustainability. They encouraged the students to contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering practices in the energy sector.
This visit reflects Director UIET, Prof. Sanjeev Puri’s dedication to enhancing students’ industrial exposure and bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world applications. It also underscored the significance of teamwork, technological innovation, and sustainable practices in engineering.
