Lingaraj Patnaik

Experience

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  IREL, Dept of Atomic Energy, Gov of India

  Jan 1982 - Jan 2019

  Head, Electrical maintenance, Safety, Energy conservation, etc.

  1. Energy conservation (Saved INR 80 million during 2001-05) [basically starting with understanding the significance of properties of air and water]2. Eight years accident-free period winning six National Safety Awards from President of India for the PSU [basically by applying the physics of fall from height and rigorous training going beyond the Mines Act 1952 and Mines Rules 1955]3. Invented a 'Safe roof access system'4. Presented talks on Helicopter Ambulance Service, Near-miss Accidents, Daily Check list for Contractor Work, Training-a Pillar of Safety at DAE Safety meets organised by AERB5. Preventive maintenance and condition monitoring: (i) kept electrical breakdown below 4% of total plant breakdown in the then largest mineral separation plant in Asia with 400 motors, 16 nos Load and Motor Control Centres, (ii) brought breakdown in instrumentation systems from 10 hrs to ½ hr a month6. Erected and commissioned an electrical plant with 100 motors7. Coordinated overload and earth fault relays from 132 kV to 11 kV distribution system from LCSS (Load Control Sub Stations) to MRSS (Main Receiving Sub Station)8. Invented a 'Centralised control and monitor system for block chain operation in plant drives' Show less

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  Energy Integral

  Feb 2020 - now

  Director and CEO

  Have setup an LLP for offering online courses and consultancy on energy conservation, industrial safety, electrical engineering (preventive maintenance) and R&D.