Smitha Karambar

PhD Student in Highvoltage Engineering

• Investigation on innovative cooling ducts for dry type transformers • Study of rigid foam materials as alternative insulators in main duct of dry-type transformers • Electrical field analysis using finite element method • Electrical, mechanical and thermal calculations and simulations • PD tests of various foam insulators using OMICRON MPD 600 to verify its usage

• Buildup, execution and analysis of an experimental investigation of moving particles in gas insulated switchgear • Performing experiments on dielectric breakdown using CO₂ and SF₆ mixtures • Analysis of temperatures using Pyrometers • Electrical field calculations for development and optimization of new devices using ABB finite element program ACE 3.7

• Design of internal layout of transformers based on electrical design calculations and clearances • Cleats and leads design using Pro – E and Auto CAD for transformers from 40MVA to 315MVA and class of 220kV to 415kV • Constant coordination and troubleshooting with Production, Quality, Purchaser and Planning department for smooth manufacturing process • Intensive user of ERP tool SAP for creating Material Masters and Bill Of Materials

Design Engineer Trainee : Distribution Substation • Preparation of a checklist for Interface between IDTO/Vendors with PSDS which avoids bottlenecks at sites Marketing Engineer Trainee: PPHV Export • Responsible for marketing of Power Products for IMEA region which included preparing technical and commercial offers • Responsible for customer discussions, drawing approval and augmentation of reference list for Circuit Breaker, Isolator and Instrument Transformers

Investigation of alternative insulation systems for high voltage equipment

High Voltage Engineering, Power system dynamics, Modelling and Simulation of complex Power system, Measurement techniques and distributed intelligence of Power system, Battery storage systems.

DC Machines and Synchronous machines, Power Electronics, Transformers and Induction machines, High Voltage Engineering, Switch gear and protection, Digital signal processing, Control system engineering, Network analysis, Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution