The Department of Physics organized a field visit to the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) 220/66 KV Receiving Station, Yachenahalli, Channarayapatna on 12.03.2026. The main objective of the visit was to provide students with practical knowledge about electrical power transmission, receiving, and distribution systems. A total of 30 students from First Year and Second Year PCM participated in the field visit.
The students were accompanied by Ms. Arpitha H.J., Head of the Department of Physics, Ms. Sahana H.K., Lecturer in Physics, and Mrs. Kavitha J.N., Librarian. The visit provided an excellent opportunity for the students to observe the functioning of a power receiving station and to understand the technical aspects involved in electricity transmission.
Mr. Nagesh, the assistant engineer, gave a detailed explanation of how the receiving station works during the visit. He informed the students that the station receives electrical power of 220 KV from the 440 KV power grid located at Shantigrama, Hassan. He clearly explained the step-by-step procedure involved in receiving the power from the main grid and how it is regulated and managed at the station.
Mr. Nagesh also explained the important equipment used in the receiving station, such as power transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and transmission lines. He described how the high-voltage electricity received from the grid is converted to a lower voltage level through transformers so that it can be safely transmitted to various substations and distributed to different regions.
We also showed the students the control room, where we monitor and regulate the electricity supply. The engineer explained the safety measures followed in the station and highlighted the importance of maintaining a stable and continuous power supply.
Overall, the field visit was very informative and beneficial for the students. It helped them understand the practical aspects of electricity transmission and distribution and connect their classroom learning with real-world applications.
