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Industrial Visit to Reliance-Rosa Thermal Power Plant, Shahjahanpur (U.P.)

Organised by: Maharishi School of Engineering and Technology

(in association with IQAC)

Objective: The Maharishi School of Engineering and Technology, MUIT Lucknow Campus, in association with IQAC, organized an industrial visit to Reliance Rosa Thermal Power Plant, Shahjahanpur on 25th August 2025. The visit was organized to provide students with practical exposure to the processes of thermal power generation and distribution, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world industrial practices.

Participants: The visit was conducted for B. Tech and Diploma students from Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering branch of 3^rd and 5^th semester.

Visit Details: The session began with a presentation by the plant engineers, who explained the fundamental working principle of thermal power generation — the conversion of heat energy from coal combustion into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy.

Students then visited the following sections of the plant:

1. Coal Handling Unit: Demonstrated how coal is transported, crushed, and fed into the boiler.
2. Boiler & Furnace Section: Explained the process of coal combustion and the production of high-pressure steam.
3. Turbine & Generator Hall: Students observed how steam drives the turbines, which in turn rotate the alternators to generate electricity.
4. Cooling Towers & Water Treatment Plant: Highlighted the importance of maintaining operational efficiency and reducing thermal pollution.
5. Control Room: Students witnessed how modern SCADA systems monitor and regulate various parameters of the plant in real time.

The engineers also interacted with the students about efficiency improvement measures, safety standards, and environmental sustainability practices, such as ash handling systems and emission control measures.

During the expert interaction and guidance sessions, Mr. Sunil R. Singh (DGM–Training) welcomed the students and shared valuable insights into the overall functioning and training activities of the Rosa Thermal Power Plant. He emphasized the significance of skill development and industry-oriented learning for aspiring engineers. Mr. Om Prakash (DGM–EHS) elaborated on safety protocols, environmental management practices, and the critical role of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) in ensuring sustainable and secure plant operations. He particularly stressed the importance of adhering to safety standards and environmental regulations in thermal power generation.

Mr. Pushpendra Singh (Senior Executive–Training) discussed the technical aspects of plant operations and guided the students through various processes, including boiler systems, turbine functioning, and control mechanisms. He also provided an overview of career opportunities in the power sector and highlighted the essential skills required to excel in this domain.

The visit was successfully coordinated by Dr. Shweta Singh, Mr. Chetan Choudhary and Dr. Adesh Kumar Mishra.

Feedback: The industrial visit to Rosa Thermal Power Plant proved highly beneficial and informative, offering students valuable theoretical and practical exposure to thermal power generation. Through live demonstrations and expert interactions, they gained insights into efficiency improvement, safety standards, environmental sustainability, and modern control systems. The visit helped students connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications, deepened their understanding of multidisciplinary engineering concepts, and enhanced their awareness of career opportunities in the power sector.

Acknowledgement: We express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Sunil R. Singh (DGM–Training), Mr. Om Prakash (DGM–EHS), and Mr. Pushpendra Singh (Senior Executive–Training) for their valuable guidance and interaction during the visit. We also extend our thanks to our respected Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), Dean Academics (Dr. Neeraj Jain, Lucknow Campus), Dean Engineering (Dr. Kalyan Acharjya), and Sr. AO (Dr. Rajesh Singh) for their continuous encouragement and support in organizing this visit.