Thermal Power Station Surveillance and Monitoring at BHEL - Yadadri Thermal Power Station, Nalgonda
objective:
The aim of the project was to implement a CCTV surveillance system that could provide wide-area monitoring across the BHEL Yadadri Thermal Power Station. The organization required a security solution that would help in overseeing key operational zones, staff areas, and access points to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
Challenges :
- 1 Large Site with Critical Infrastructure: The thermal power station covers a vast area, including high-risk zones where safety and oversight are critical.
- 2 Varied Surveillance Needs: Monitoring needs differed between locations like the main entrance, parking lots, control rooms, and staff zones.
- 3 Connectivity Constraints: Given the size of the plant and the distance between key points, setting up a stable and reliable surveillance network posed a logistical challenge.
- 4 Customization Requirement: The solution needed to fit the specific layout and operational patterns of a thermal power station rather than use a standard template.
Solutions :
- 1 Installed a CCTV surveillance system including multiple fixed-position cameras and 1 PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera to allow flexible monitoring in dynamic areas.
- 2 Wireless systems were integrated to overcome the challenge of laying cables across long distances or hard-to-reach areas.
- 3 Surveillance coverage included security gates, parking zones, office premises, staff areas, and the main operational areas of the power plant.
- 4 The system was supplied, installed, and commissioned by Brihaspathi Technologies with follow-up maintenance support included in the plan.
RESULTS:
Security personnel could now monitor different sections of the plant from a centralized location, which improved response time during any unusual activity.
The PTZ camera enabled focused tracking of movement in critical zones, particularly helpful in monitoring equipment and restricted access areas.
The wireless setup made deployment quicker and avoided disruptions to ongoing operations.
