IANS | 04 Apr, 2024
Hydroelectric power major SJVN Limited has signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna
to use advanced geological models in the company’s tunnelling projects
in order to reduce time and cost overruns, according to an official
statement issued on Wednesday.
One of the key outcomes of this partnership will be the
development of predictive analytics algorithms. These algorithms,
leveraging integrated geotechnical data, will forecast potential risks
and provide early warning systems specifically tailored for tunnelling
projects. Such proactive measures are expected to substantially mitigate
time and cost overruns during project execution, the statement
explained.
SJVN Chairperson & Managing Director Geeta Kapur
said that the primary focus of the MoU is to develop cutting-edge
methodologies which integrate diverse geotechnical data sources. These
would include geological surveys, borehole data, geophysical
measurements and monitoring data from projects.
The collaboration
also aims to evaluate the intricate relationship between overburden and
deformation, thereby enhancing the evaluation and design of support
systems crucial for tunnelling projects.
By harnessing integrated
geotechnical data and 3D geological models, SJVN and IIT Patna aim to
identify and analyse potential risks and hazards.
The MoU was
signed in the presence of Director (Finance), SJVN A.K Singh and
Director, IIT Patna, T.N Singh in the national capital on April 2.
