Bangkok, MEA opens an electrical system control operations center. The 74th General Meeting of the International Football Federation (FIFA CONGRESS 2024) integrates relevant agencies. Use various innovative technologies to prepare and enhance the stability of the electrical system in emergency situations at the highest level, 24 hours a day.
Mr. Wilas Chalaysat, Governor of MEA or Metropolitan Electricity Authority Chaired the opening of the Electrical System Control Operations Center. The 74th General Meeting of the International Football Federation (FIFA CONGRESS 2024) between 13 – 18 May 2024, along with integrating departments both inside and outside the organization to achieve the highest level of electrical system stability at Watthanavipas Building. Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Head Office, Khlong Toei
by this operation center It is responsible for coordinating between the electrical system control centers. which consists of a system Both SCADA/EMS/DMS, 23 power stations, including all 18 Met
ropolitan Electricity Authority districts, support more than 10 important locations used for organizing events and accommodating attendees from 211 member countries, totaling more than 3,000 people. It is linked with the Field Force Management or FFM operating system and the GIS mapping system for use in situations of inspecting incident sites. To be able to solve problems quickly and accurately. Ready to support emergency situations in various forms 24 hours a day according to MEA’s crisis response plan in order to achieve maximum electrical system stability at this FIFA CONGRESS 2024 event.
MEA has also used various innovative technologies to help prepare for the electrical system, including the use of Acoustic Camera and Thermovision technology. Scan to detect sound in high frequency waves and detecting the heat of electrical equipment by using drones to inspect electrical transmission systems Use technology to detect abnormalities in the electrical system, such as Partial Discharge Power Transformers, in
cluding inspecting 230 kV underground electrical tunnels, installing batteries, UPS and generators, as well as mobilizing more than 200 MEA personnel at every relevant power station. Arrange staff for the electrical room of every hotel, along with more than 25 work vehicles, along with a fast-moving team that performs missions to urgently fix electrical outages. All of this will be distributed in care positions at various points to be able to support every situation 24 hours a day.
MEA also participated in integrating preparation for organizing the meeting. with those involved in important locations used to support the event. In addition, there is cooperation with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. (EGAT) in increasing the security from the source electricity supply to the highest level. for the image of Thailand Honored to be the host of this event.
Source: Thai News Agency