Visit to "ELECRAMA EXPO-2023"
21st February, 2023
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Ministry of Education (MoE), Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida organized a visit to the "ELECRAMA Expo-2023" on 21st February, 2023 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Shri, RK Singh, Minister of Power, Govt. of India, officially inaugurated the 15th edition of ELECRAMA 2023 on 18th February, 2023. This was the largest solo electrical exhibition in the world. 43 students of B.Tech 3rd year from ECE, EEE, and ECS Department along with faculty member Dr. Hari Mohan Rai, went to the Elecrama Expo 2023 to witness the recent advancements that were on display.
The main objective behind the visit was to acquaint the students with the latest and most cutting-edge technologies in the field of “Electronics and Electricals.”
Over 1500 exhibitors displayed their products and technologies. ELECRAMA is the premier exhibition of the Indian Electrical Industry ecosystem. It is the largest stand-alone show in the electrical and allied equipment industry. In addition, it is the largest transmission and distribution show in the world. It serves as a connection point between India and the rest of the world for the industry. ELECRAMA brings together the full spectrum of solutions that are used to power the planet, from the source all the way to the sockets and everything in between. Featuring not only equipment and technology, but also thought leadership platforms for everything to do with electricity, ranging from technical conclaves to industry summits.
Students were exposed to latest technologies that are being used in the Electrical Industry. Students gained an understanding of the advancements that have been made in Transformers, Transmission Line Towers, Power Electronics, Motors, Lifts & Escalators, Insulators, Industrial Control & Automation Systems, Generators, Cable Accessories, Energy Meter, etc.
Visitors came from all over India and other parts of the world to visit the Hitachi Hi-Rel Booth, which was truly showcasing a "Powerhouse" with its range of power electronic products display, including UPS, VDD and Solar Inverter, amongst others. Key product attractions include the Industrial UPS System – 160 KVA – i4eti Model, the Stallion Battery Charger – 24 VDC, the Low voltage Drives – HIVECTOL HVI E & E2 Series (Prototypes), and the Grid Tied Solar String Inverters – 250 kW, 50 kW, 20 kW, and 3 kW – HIVERTER Si Series.
Students not only gained knowledge about electrical and electronic components, features, products, and services, but also had the opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of companies. In general, the trip exceeded everyone's expectations, and especially for the students, it proved to be an incredible learning opportunity.