NTPC - Surveying and Large-Scale Structure Monitoring

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Drone-Assisted Surveying and Monitoring for NTPC

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), India’s largest power utility, is a pioneer in energy generation with a current installed capacity of 67,907.5 MW. Aspiring to reach 130 GW by 2032, NTPC has a reputation for sustainable, innovative, and eco-friendly power solutions. Alongside its core mission of power generation, NTPC emphasizes worker safety, community engagement, and technological advancements.

The Challenge

Monitoring large-scale infrastructure, such as dams, tunnels, and catchment areas, for cracks, encroachments, or abnormalities.

Ensuring worker safety compliance, including helmet/vest usage and preventing trespassing.

Detecting and addressing hazards like landslides, fallen rocks, and pipeline leaks.

Managing inaccessibility issues for underground structures and hazardous zones.

Integrating data from multiple sites into a unified analysis framework.

The Drone Solution

Deployed two skilled drone pilots.

Began operations on October 5, 2021, utilizing advanced stringing drones.

Conducted asset mapping and hazard detection for underground structures.

Integrated data from four distinct sites into a customized analysis dashboard.

Outcomes

Enhanced monitoring of underground and surface structures, reducing reliance on traditional methods.

Minimized worker exposure to hazardous environments, especially at significant heights.

Enabled NTPC to realize tangible savings in surveillance and monitoring operations.

Created a unified dashboard for in-depth analysis, aiding decision-making and infrastructure planning.

Feedback

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The innovative use of drone technology significantly improved safety, efficiency, and monitoring accuracy, making NTPC’s operations more streamlined and sustainable.

K.C. Sharma

Plant Operations Manager, DCL

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