Industrial Tour to LESCO 132 kV Shadman Grid Station Successfully Conducted by Department of Electrical Engineering, LCWU
The Department of Electrical Engineering, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), successfully conducted an industrial tour to the LESCO 132 kV Shadman Grid Station, Lahore on 5th December, 2025. The visit aimed to enhance students’ practical understanding of power system operations, grid infrastructure, and the functioning of major electrical components used in the national transmission and distribution network.
During the visit, the Grid SDO briefed the students on the complete layout and line diagram of the grid station and demonstrated the operation of all major equipment. Students were introduced to the functioning of power transformers and the 11.5 kV generation termination from Tarbela Dam routed through the Faisalabad Main Grid Station and Bund Road Lahore up to the Shadman Grid Station. They also learned about the connectivity and role of Current Transformers (CTs), the distribution lines supplying electricity to various localities, and the use of surge arresters for protection against high-voltage lightning surges. The session further covered distance, static, and other protection relays, along with the isolation and switching sections essential for safe grid operation. The students also visited the central control room, relay control room, and load management section, where they observed the procedures related to load shedding and planned shutdowns, gaining valuable insight into real-time grid operations.
The tour provided students with valuable hands-on exposure to real-time grid station operations and strengthened their conceptual understanding of transmission and distribution systems.
Faculty members Mr. Sajjad Rabbani, Ms. Fatima Qazi, and Ms. Rimsha Musharraf accompanied the students throughout the tour and actively facilitated the learning experience. The Department extends sincere thanks to the Vice Chancellor and the Head of Department for their continued support and encouragement, which made this industrial visit highly productive and informative for the students.
