On December 20, 2023, I and my students studying Power System Protection & Switchgear visited the Perlis Power Plant for an industrial tour. The aim was to give students hands-on exposure to a crucial element of the power system—the power plant. Initially, we received a comprehensive briefing on the power plant's operations, covering organizational structures, company management, operational systems, and power generation control. This particular plant employs a combined cycle system, relying on natural gas as its primary fuel source for generating electricity. Within this setup, there exist two main turbines: the primary turbine, fueled by burning natural gas, and the secondary turbine, activated by steam derived from the primary turbine's combustion heat. Following the briefing, participants had the opportunity to witness various parts of the power plant installation, including the turbine room, step-up transformers, grid connections, water storage facilities, and the power generation control room (SCADA).
